Cifelli’s Pizza

I used to go here often since it was the only place in the area that had the original Tarantini Panzarotti (being a Camden native, only the original will do). But since more places now have it instead of the fake stuff, I hadn’t been here in a few years. I stopped in for a cheesesteak. The place is much cleaner now. The sandwich was good, not overly greasy and salty. The service on a Sunday late afternoon was fast and friendly. I would go back again.

I was really looking forward to eating wings tonight but disappointed in their wings when I started to eat them. We ordered 18 mild wings in which they mix mild sauce with spaghetti sauce, are you kidding me? Gross, who does that? I thought for a second that maybe my taste buds were off but the small piece of mushroom confirmed my theory. Does anyone actually like this idea? I’d love to hear your thoughts…

I’ve had Cifelli’s several times in the past and the food has always been delicious, but I’ve always had them deliver. Recently I decided to stop by and pick up the food myself. I placed my order and the staff was polite. I noticed a can of WD40 sitting on top of the soda fridge before I ventured into the dim seating area. There were 3 booths, and I sat in the only one that was unoccupied while I waited. The table was sticky, dirty, had a burnt out cigarette in an ashtray on it. There’s a wall of pizza boxes next to the front window, which is in the same room they’re apparently smoking in often enough to have an ashtray at the ready. There were ashes on the floor, the windowsill was dirty, the counter in front of the display case was dirty, the glass of the display case was dirty. The place obviously hasn’t been cleaned in a long time. I looked up and found that the ceiling was disgusting. I don’t know if it was mold, smoke, or both, but I definitely did not want to eat any more. When the staff let me know my food was ready, I paid and got out as fast as possible.
The food was great as usual, though I cringed while I ate it. I get that the place is intended for takeout and delivery, but if I don’t feel comfortable sitting in their restaurant, I probably shouldn’t eat their food at all.

Cifelli’s is about 50 yards from my apartment. I started going there due to convenience but I’ve continued going there because their pizza is really, really good. Their sandwiches are good too but their pizza is really terrific. Plenty of sauce, not too much cheese and the crust is thin but not cracker-​like, which is perfect for me.
I haven’t tried any of their dinners but their fried tomato appetizer is not only delicious but large enough to be a meal unto itself.
It’s definitely a take-​out kinda place. Only a few booths inside and not the most spotless of environments but all in all a great place for good Italian take-​out.

I work a few miles from this place and we have ordered pizza for delivery. The pizza comes promptly, it is priced fairly, and it is really delicious. It is that thin and juicy type, not the thick and chewy type. I know all pizza is delicious when fresh, but this is especially good with a nice sauce. Everyone in our group seemed to enjoy.
I’ve picked up the chicken parm sandwich a few times and I agree with the other reviewer that it is top-​notch.
Not a big place by any means and while you can eat there, it’s probably more of a take out. I would not hesitate to order anything from this place and feel the food is made with a bit more love and tastes better than pizza from the chains. After all, this is New Jersey and when ordering pizza or any Italian, it seems like a sin to order from a chain where the food is probably made by a high school student looking at a computer-​generated formula recipe as opposed to being cooked by someone with connections to Italy who is incorporating old family traditions.

I am in the area often. Sweet, darling owners. In the past, food was decent… salad, hoagies, french fries, homemade cole slaw — excellent cole slaw. However, recently I have noticed a decline… a significant decline in the quality. I always get a salad — and the last three salads have included very rotten lettuce. The last one put me over the edge. I actually got the fries, too… and they were all saturated with oil and so greasy that they could not be eaten. So sad because I love this place and like to support businesses that are not chains. Maybe I’ll be back after a while.

When I used to live in the area I used to stop in for a chicken parm sandwich. The 4 stars are kind of really only for their chicken parm sandwich. Its the best I tasted in very very long time. It even had fresh basil leaves in it. I can honestly say their pizza is ok. Nothing really to crave or drive long distances for. So that’s in itself is 3 star worthy. so with a 4 and a 3 i guess the actual rating is 3 ½ stars