Dave Portnoy Reviews Francesca's Pizza in Elmwood Park, NJ

Dave Portnoy, "El Presidente" of Barstool Sports, is no stranger to New Jersey pizzerias; we’ve been the backdrop of many of his One Bite Reviews.

He’s made a name for himself rating slices of pizza across the nation on a scale of one to 10.

He claims that “everybody knows the rules” and that he’ll only take one bite, but that’s rarely the case.

The pizza connoisseur returned to New Jersey this week to try out an establishment in Elmwood Park.

Dave Portnoy reviews Francesca Brick Oven & Pasta in Elmwood, NJ

Serving pizza since 2008, Francesca’s is run by brothers, Salvatore and Gino Reina, who are dedicated to serving high-quality pizza, pasta, and other Italian meals.

Portnoy describes the pizza as “interesting.”

Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Review for Francesca Pizza & Pasta: 7.7

Francesca Pizza & Pasta is located at 246 Market St. in Elmwood, NJ.

You can check them out during the following hours:

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Dave Portnoy, commonly known as El Presidente, is the founder of Barstool Sports. Somewhere along the way, he decided to start reviewing local pizzerias, and the concept took off. This isn't the entire list, but it's a small sample to get you started.

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.

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