Crafted with Passion & Fire
From a humble family kitchen to Fair Lawn's most beloved pizzeria — discover the story behind every slice we serve.
Where Every Pizza Tells a Story
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza was born in 1999 when Anthony Russo — a second-generation Italian-American from New Jersey — decided the world needed a real pizza. Not a fast-food imitation. Not a chain formula. A genuine, hand-crafted, coal-fired masterpiece made with love, technique, and premium ingredients.
— Anthony Russo, Founder
Starting with a single 900°F coal-burning oven imported from Naples, Italy, Anthony developed his signature dough — a slow-fermented, hand-stretched recipe that remains unchanged to this day. The result is a crust that is perfectly charred on the outside, airy and chewy within, with a depth of flavor that no conventional oven can replicate.
Today, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza is a Fair Lawn institution — a gathering place for families, friends, and anyone who believes that great food is worth waiting for. We remain proudly independent, family-owned, and fiercely committed to the craft that started it all.
Mission & Values
Everything we do is guided by a simple belief: great food made with honest ingredients and genuine care makes the world a better place.
Authentic Craft
We use a 900°F coal-fired oven imported from Naples and slow-fermented dough recipes unchanged since 1999. No shortcuts, ever.
Premium Ingredients
We source San Marzano tomatoes, fresh-pulled mozzarella, and local produce because quality ingredients make quality pizza.
Community First
We are proud members of the Fair Lawn community. We support local suppliers, schools, and events because our neighbors matter.
Family Tradition
Family-owned and operated from day one. Every team member is treated like family, and every guest is welcomed like one too.
Meet Our Team
Our passionate team brings decades of culinary expertise, warmth, and dedication to every single shift. They are the soul of Anthony's.
A second-generation Italian-American with 30 years of pizza-making experience, Anthony's vision and technique are the heartbeat of every pie we make.
Maria is the organizational force behind the restaurant. She ensures every guest experience is seamless, warm, and memorable from the moment you walk in.
Trained in Naples and Brooklyn, Marco brings classical Italian culinary training to our kitchen. He oversees all menu development and ingredient sourcing.
Sofia trains and leads our front-of-house team, ensuring every table feels the genuine warmth and hospitality that Anthony's has been known for since day one.
25 Years of Milestones
From one coal oven to a Fair Lawn institution — every year has added a new chapter to our story.
Anthony Russo opens the doors of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza on Promenade Blvd with a single imported Neapolitan oven and a dream to bring authentic pizza to New Jersey.
Named "Best Pizza in Bergen County" by NJ Monthly Magazine. The honor brought new guests from across the state and cemented our reputation for uncompromising quality.
Growing demand led us to expand the kitchen and add a second coal-fired oven. We also launched our signature catering service, bringing Anthony's flavors to weddings and corporate events.
Anthony's son Michael joins the team as sous chef after completing culinary training in Florence, Italy. The next generation brings fresh ideas while preserving founding traditions.
A complete dining room redesign doubles seating capacity and creates the warm, rustic ambiance our guests enjoy today. Private event space opens for parties of up to 50 guests.
We launched online ordering and contactless delivery, ensuring our community could enjoy Anthony's pizza safely during challenging times. Our loyal guests showed incredible support.
Celebrating 25 incredible years with new seasonal menu additions, a community celebration weekend, and a heartfelt thank-you to every guest who has made us a part of their story.
