Star Tavern

City of Orange, NJ · Pizza restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in City of Orange
#17
of 116 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Star Tavern, 400 High St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Phone
(973) 675-3336
Website
www.startavern.net
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Star Tavern is a restaurant located in City of Orange, NJ. It is one of 116 restaurants listed in City of Orange. Its 4.5-star rating is above the City of Orange city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #17 of 116 restaurants in City of Orange. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Star Tavern

Established in 1945, Star Tavern has been a traditional family favorite for generations. Known for classic thin-crust bar pizza served hot and lively in an atmosphere humming with 80 years of neighborhood character. Owner Gary Vayianos will tell you... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jon Athan · Mar 2026

Excellent pizza restaurant with delicious food and many options. Pizza is very good. Fresh and packs flavor in each bite. They do have a little grease, so be ready with napkins on standby. However, the flavor and texture is excellent and I highly recommend checking this place out. 8.1 on my personal pizza scale and definitely a place worth getting to if you are nearby.

★★★★★ 5.0 Miss Brightandwell · Mar 2026

Best pizza I’ve ever had hands down! New Jersey has a lot of good pizza but this one takes the cake. The flavor really comes out at this place. You can tell they take pride in making good pizza.

★★★★★ 5.0 Craig Rudzenski · Dec 2025

Took a ride from South Jersey for a pizza adventure. This was our 2nd time here. The first time, we went on a Friday Night in Lent and holy smokes.... . Today, we just grabbed two seats at the bar. Arrived about 1pm on a Saturday afternoon. It didn't look like any tables were available, and we weren't sure if friends were going to join us. . There were only two guys at the bar when we arrived. When we left around 2:30/3pm, the bar was about 90% full. . We went with an extra cheese pie and a pepperoni pie. Both were delicious. Our friend told us to ask for it well done, but we totally forgot (and WISH we rememberd). The only crispy thing on the pie was the absolute edge of the crust. We didn't knock down any points for it, but we wished it would've been a little crispier. There's

★★★★★ 5.0 William Hicks · Mar 2026

I’m officially obsessed with this NY-style pizza spot. The crust is thin with a slight crunch, and the toppings are just right—super flavorful and satisfying. We tried the white, pepperoni, and everything pizzas, and all of them were fantastic. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made the experience feel easy and fun, while the atmosphere is casual and inviting. It’s one of those places where you don’t just enjoy the pizza—you enjoy the whole experience. Whether you’re coming for a quick slice or a full meal, it’s a winner. I left feeling full and happy, and I can’t wait to go back and try even more options. Perfect pizza, great service, and a comfy environment—what more could you want?

★★★★★ 5.0 Russell Siminoff · Jan 2026

Terrific old-school restaurant/bar. Our favorite pizza in NJ. I like to order them well-done to get a good crisp.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Pizza restaurantBarFamily restaurantItalian restaurantPizza TakeoutRestaurant

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