When David Portnoy is not running Bar Stool Sports, which he founded on creating controversial content, he's reviewing pizza. A good review from "El Presidente" can send crowds so big that the line goes out the door and down the block, as they did at DeLuca's Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan Borough.

The place was so crowded that they ended up selling out several times in a single week. What can you expect when your pizza is so good that it rates a 9.4?

DeLuca's is just one of many Central Jersey pizza joints that received a top rating from Portnoy. There are so many great places that, for your convenience, I categorized them for you. Having already done David Portnoy's best NJ Shore Pizza reviews, here are his best reviews in Central Jersey, which covers Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. Mangia!

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza (Raritan, NJ)/One Bite PIzza Reviews/YouTube)
DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza (Raritan, NJ)/One Bite PIzza Reviews/YouTube)
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DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza, Raritan, NJ
Score: 9.4

Watch the review here.

DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies in Robbinsville (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies (Robbinsville, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies in Robbinsville (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies (Robbinsville, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies: Robbinsville, NJ
Score: 9.1

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Brooklyn Square Pizza in Jackson (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Brooklyn Square Pizza (Jackson, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Brooklyn Square Pizza in Jackson (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Brooklyn Square Pizza (Jackson, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Brooklyn Square Pizza: Jackson, NJ
Score: 8.9

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Conte's Pizza in Princeton (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Conte's Pizza (Princeton, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Conte's Pizza in Princeton (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Conte's Pizza (Princeton, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Conte's Pizza: Princeton, NJ
Score: 8.9

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Federici's in Freehold (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Federici's (Freehold, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Federici's in Freehold (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Federici's (Freehold, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Federici's Family Restaurant: Freehold, NJ
Score: 8.8

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Nancy's Townehouse in Rahway (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Nancy's Townehouse (Rahway, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Nancy's Townehouse in Rahway (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Nancy's Townehouse (Rahway, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Nancy's Townehouse: Rahway, NJ
Score: 8.8

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Nunzio's Pizza in Long Branch (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Nunzio's Pizzeria (Long Branch, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Nunzio's Pizza in Long Branch (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Nunzio's Pizzeria (Long Branch, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Nunzio's Pizzeria: Long Branch
Score: 8.6

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Papa's Tomato Pies in Robbinsville (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Papa's Tomato Pies (Robbinsville, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Papa's Tomato Pies in Robbinsville (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Papa's Tomato Pies (Robbinsville, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Papa's Tomato Pies: Robbinsville, NJ
Score: 8.6

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Rosie's Pizza in Point Pleasant Beach (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Rosie's PIzza (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Rosie's Pizza in Point Pleasant Beach (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Rosie's PIzza (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Rosie's Pizza: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Score: 8.5

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Santillo's Pizza in Elizabeth (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Santillo's Pizza (Elizabeth, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Santillo's Pizza in Elizabeth (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Santillo's Pizza (Elizabeth, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza: Elizabeth, NJ
Score: 8.3

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Vic's Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Vic's Italian Restaurant (Bradley Beach, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Vic's Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Vic's Italian Restaurant (Bradley Beach, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Vic's Italian Restaurant: Bradley Beach, NJ
Score: 8.3

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Linwood Inn Tap House in Linden (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Linwood Inn Tap House (Linden, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Linwood Inn Tap House in Linden (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Linwood Inn Tap House (Linden, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Linwood Inn Taphouse and Pizza, Linden, NJ
Score: 8.2

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Luigi's Famous Pizza in Lincroft (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Luigi's Famous Pizza (Lincroft, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Luigi's Famous Pizza in Lincroft (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Luigi's Famous Pizza (Lincroft, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Luigi's Famous Pizza and Ristorante: Lincroft, NJ
Score: 8.1

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Pete & Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria in Neptune City (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Pete & Elda's Bar / Carmen's Pizzeria (Neptune City, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Pete & Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria in Neptune City (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Pete & Elda's Bar / Carmen's Pizzeria (Neptune City, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Pete & Elda's & Carmen's Pizzeria: Neptune, NJ
Score: 8.1

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Jersey Pizza Boys in Avenel (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Jersey Pizza Boys (Avenel, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Jersey Pizza Boys in Avenel (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Jersey Pizza Boys (Avenel, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Jersey Pizza Boys, Avenel, NJ
Score: 8.1

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Mancini Pizza in East Brunswick (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Mancini Pizza (East Brunswick, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Mancini Pizza in East Brunswick (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Mancini Pizza (East Brunswick, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Mancini Pizza: East Brunswick, NJ
Score: 7.9

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The Galley Pizza & Eatery in Asbury Park (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - The Galley Pizza & Eatery (Asbury Park, NJ)/One Bite PIzza Reviews/YouTube)
The Galley Pizza & Eatery in Asbury Park (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - The Galley Pizza & Eatery (Asbury Park, NJ)/One Bite PIzza Reviews/YouTube)
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The Galley Pizza & Eatery: Asbury Park, NJ
Score: 7.9

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Pete's Pizza in Columbus (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Pete's Pizza (Columbus, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Pete's Pizza in Columbus (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Pete's Pizza (Columbus, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Pete's Pizza Columbus Market Columbus Nj
Score 7.8

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Urban CoalHouse in Red Bank (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Urban CoalHouse (Red Bank, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Urban CoalHouse in Red Bank (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Urban CoalHouse (Red Bank, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Urban Coalhouse Pizza & Bar: Red Bank, NJ
Score: 7.7

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Grana Pizza Cafe in Matawan (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Grana Pizza Cafe (Matawan, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Grana Pizza Cafe in Matawan (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Grana Pizza Cafe (Matawan, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Grana Pizza Cafe: Matawan, NJ
Score: 7.7

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Ava's Kitchen & Bar in Kenilworth (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Ava's Kitchen & Bar (Kenilworth, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
Ava's Kitchen & Bar in Kenilworth (Photo: Barstool Pizza Review - Ava's Kitchen & Bar (Kenilworth, NJ)/One Bite Pizza Reviews/YouTube)
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Ava's Kitchen and Bar, Kenilworth, NJ
Score: 7.7

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