Bruni’s Pizzeria

A family favorite! Bruni’s pizza is different than what I think of when I think of a traditional Italian pizza, but it always hits the spot. It is similar to a Mac and Manco’s pizza– cheese and sauce are swirled on top rather than layered, it is not very oily, and the crust and dough are powdery. It has a bit of a sweeter flavor. The smell of Bruni’s alone deserves 5 stars– it is one of my favorite childhood smells!
I really only prefer the cheese pizza. The sausage is sub par. The pepperoni pizza is good, but again I prefer the cheese.
I rarely ever eat at Bruni’s. It is small inside, less than ten tables and no table service. It is not the most comfortable seating either. I don’t believe they have any booths. It is definitely a takeout spot.

Their Florentine Style pizza was fresh and crispy and delicious! My son gave it three thumbs up and boy does he know his pizza. I only got two larges for 4 of us and it wasn’t enough! This place has the freshest homemade dough around. Great job!!!

There was once a day when my family would take a forty minute drive every Friday night just for this pizza. Those days are long gone. Yes this new crew is getting better but still not even close to the Bruni’s of the 80’s and 90’s. The original owners, the Bruni family, are rumored to have been related to the Pasquinis of Pleasantville. As legend goes, the two families made a deal with the devil for the best pizza recipe in the world. The only thing they overlooked was leaving their legacy behind because when they left the business no one would ever be able to duplicate there pizza ever again… so the story goes.

I seriously love this pizza… I live in the city and always try to stop here coming home from the shore. thin crust and tasty. i wish they had a place in philly.

This is the best pizza… thin crust, tasty… always delicious! Salads are good too. Large clean New location in Buena.

It’s thin, but not cracker thin. I prefer this crust over the doughy type.
But what makes this pizza great is tasty cheese and tangy sauce. And the cheese goes on first!
Some prefer a gloppy pizza. Or a sloppy one that you need to fold. Or one loaded with toppings. I’ll take the plain Bruni’s fresh from the oven over any of them.

Bruni’s is known for it’s pizza– because that’s literally all they make. The staff was super friendly and efficient. I thought the pizza was ok. That’s about it. It was crispy and satisfying, but I don’t think I’d go out of my way for it. And the price is a little steep. $ 13 for a large pie seems outrageous for South Jersey. If I’m around this area again (visiting the local vineyards) I’d possibly swing by.

Came with kids in between AAU basketball tournament games. Pizza is thin and crispy. Sauce just has right amount of seasoning. The cheese is just right in terms of grease.
Very good and true to most of the reviews.
Nice TV in dining hall so i can watch games and eat.

Best thin crust pizza I’ve had in a long time, even after my wife and I just completed a 12 day trip to Italy, and stopped in NJ. The 3 «best pizzas» we had in Italy had NOTHING on Bruni’s.
Ordered the hand patted ½ mushroom, ½ sausage/​pepperoni. The sauce was tangy and there was plenty of it as I like. Although the pie was well covered by pepperoni, the sausage was finely ground, like a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, «dusted.»
The mushroom had the appearance of being the canned variety. I didn’t eat any, but I was told that they did indeed seemed to taste like canned. This is puzzling.
Still, an excellent pizza. Also, be aware that this is a small place that is geared for take out business. Be prepared for paper plates, and only soda/​water to drink (no alcohol).

Love Bruni’s Pizza. Thin crust and excellent cheese and sauce

When pizza is all you do, you better do it well. Bruni’s does it better than well, and it can be attributed to the combination of a unique «family secret» sauce, and a flaky thin crust. Some of the other reviewers describe the crust as «crispy», but that definition is a little misleading. It’s closer to flat bread and has a delicate flakiness to it that compliments the bold and slightly sweet sauce. Because the sauce and crust are the stars of the show, less cheese is needed which, as an added bonus results in a lighter, fresher, pizza devoid of the oily pools you sometimes get on an over-​cheesed pizza. The sausage they use is the «crumpled» type, which I prefer over the shaved or chopped. I had slices of both plain and sausage and for the first time ever, I admitted to my wife that I preferred the plain over the sausage because the sausage detracted from the greatness of the sauce!
The premises is as close to a typical generic pizza place as I can describe. They only have about 7 or 8 tables of varying sizes, but it seemed that most people were stopping in for take-​out so seating wasn’t a problem. It was a little warm in there, probably due to a lack of air conditioning or the large hot ovens in a relatively small place. But they did have a strong rotating fan setup that made us forget about the heat after a while. They are cash only and don’t accept credit/​debit cards so be sure to plan accordingly. The service was fast and friendly. The bathroom was clean. Several of the tables were a bit messy when we first stopped in, but by the time we ordered and found a clean seat someone was out in the dining room wiping down and busing tables so it didn’t appear that they were dirty that long.
I hope I haven’t oversold my appreciation of this place or it’s pizza. There really isn’t anything special about it… but I think it’s this simplicity that, as Da Vinci once said, «is the ultimate sophistication».

Disappointing!
Thin crispy pizza. Perfection. Old school. Real deal.
Humphf. Sorry, but I found non of these to be true. The cheese and sauce were very good but that’s like building the Taj Mahal on a sink hole. I can’t imagine there was any yeast added to the crust… no beautiful air pockets no crispy goodness. Um, I could make this dough in my own oven.
Bummer, because I’m finding it hard to find a superior pizza joint in an all Italian town. I’m no slouch when it comes to pizza. Isn’t it the 6^th food group? I’ve lived in NYC and went to North Jersey often. Come on guys give me your grandma’s authentic handmade pizza… plllleeeeaazzze!
Argh!

When I moved to Hammonton 2.5 years ago I would have rated it 4 stars but it is going downhill I’m afraid. It used to be thin crust pizza that didn’t bend when you held it up and had just enough crunch in each delicious bite just the way I like it. Unfortunately that haven’t been the case the last few times. Add to that the $ 13 per pie price tag, no delivery, no credit cards, no parmesan cheese and generic toppings and thus you get my point… hopefully!

I grew up on this pizza and it’s still the best around. Its similar to Mac and Manco’s for all the locals out there. It’s thin crust and a little crispy with a generous amount of sauce. In my opinion the sauce is the best part. I highly recommend this little gem if you’re looking for one of the best thin crust pizza you’ve ever had.

That’s some good pizza. Perfectly done thin crispy crust. Delicious sauce, just the right amount of cheese. Perhaps Bruni’s is so good at pizza because that’s all they do. That’s all that’s on the menu. Thin, thick, medium, large, and an assortment of toppings. No delivery, cash only. This old-​school pizza place is a definite must-​try.
The service was quick and friendly, too!

Delicious pizza.
You might not like it if you prefer a lot of cheese and thick crust, but even if you do you would still probably think it’s delicious. Their sauce is one of a kind and is what makes the pizza so damn delicious. Since it’s thin (and really delicious) I end up eating half of the pizza. Ok, more than half.
I noticed someone said that when they went there the place was empty. Yes, it usually is pretty empty. The reason for that is most of their customers order for pick up. Bruni’s is actually very busy. (and delicious).

I’m really sorry to deliver a bad review for Bruni’s since I’ve heard and read so much hype from so many people that seem to love it.
I went with a friend to Bruni’s on Saturday evening. We walked into an empty pizza shop with four guys working behind the country. We both contemplated what we wanted before ordering a thick pepperoni and sausage with extra cheese and a thin white pizza with tomato, basil, and mozzarella. For those of you who don’t know about Bruni’s, their «thick» crust is not like a Sicilian pizza, but just a slightly thicker crust than their thin crust.
We grabbed a table and sat down with some beverages. I was pleasantly surprised to find Birch Beer on tap even if it was Fanta brand. After about 20 – 25 minutes our pizzas came. Right away I could tell that the pizza was different because it didn’t have the traditional risen crust around the edge. I grabbed a slice of the tomato and basil pizza and dug in. The pizza crust was a lot denser than I was used to for a thin crust. This didn’t make the pizza harder to chew per se, but it wasn’t what I really was looking for (this may be something that locals love and that’s fine, but I’m speaking here from my opinion.) The pizza crust was also missing salt and had that «flat» taste that you taste in any baked goods that have salt omitted or when not enough is added. Another thing that kind of turned me off was the lack of a charred crust. To me this is a must-​have for a good pizza (and most others will agree.) It doesn’t take a brick oven to deliver a charred crust, so there’s no excuse here. The thick crust was pretty much all that I’ve mentioned above only a thicker crust. Perhaps the yeast was inactive in this batch of dough? Perhaps my friend and I are two of the only people who aren’t into this sort of crust.
Regardless of my thoughts on any restaurant (so far) I will always try a second time in case of an inconsistency. Overall, the ambiance was like any other pizza shop and the staff was pleasant and kind. Unfortunately, I’m not big on Bruni’s.

What I would do for a Bruni’s pizza… oye.
I don’t know whether it’s because I’ve been programmed to love Bruni’s or if it is actually THAT good but holy crap… such.good.pizza.
My Mom grew up in Hammonton and worked at Bruni’s in high school, so of course whenever we would go visit my grandmom, Bruni’s was the only thing we were allowed to eat… except for Royal Crown ice cream.
Now that I live in North Jersey I make it absolutely mandatory that I get down to Bruni’s at least once a year… which is NO WHERE near often enough but hey, it’s a far drive.
Everything about their pizza is perfect, I literally can think of no complaint… it’s just plain delicious. I can’t wait to head down there as soon as the weather gets warm so I can get a large pie and then a large blueberry milkshake from RC… now that is my perfect meal.

Damn, it’s been a while. I think either it’s gotten better or I just missed it so.
Got two pies, sausage crispy and plain cheese. The three of us ate all of it (and my wife is a stringbean; no big hitter). Brought some brews with us. Life is good.
Go. Great pies!

This pizza is the real deal. Everyone has their «best pizza ever» place, but nothing tops Bruni’s. If there is a pizza joint out there that does it better, I’d like to know about it. This place is like the Whitehouse Subs, Geno’s Steaks, or Pat’s Steaks of pizza.
Growing up on Bruni’s absolutely spoiled me. I’ve lived in NYC and had some delicious pizza, but none took the top stop away from Bruni’s. I’ve also lived in Maryland and nothing there comes remotely close to what I would consider pizza. What makes this place so great is the small time pizza shop that they really are.
In a small farming town in NJ, known for great Italian food and Blueberries, this pizza shop has been doing it the same way for the 27 years I’ve been alive. Mr. and Mrs. Bruni were the original proprietors when the parlor opened. The Lionnetti family took over somewhere around the late 80’s and carried on a great tradition and a great pizza pie. A family from Vineland recently purchased Bruni’s in the last 5 years and although it is not 100% the same, it is still damnnnn good. These pizza’s are so good that I bring one back to MD with me anytime I leave town. They tried expanding to Ocean City, NJ in the early 90s but the store never made it against the rough and tough competition of Mack and Manco’s. I would eat Bruni’s over Mack and Manco any day… although both are delicious.
Bruni’s would be on my list of «Best Things I Ever Ate.» Words cannot describe, but Jill A does a great job of it. Best. Pizza. Ever.