{"id":180776,"date":"2025-08-21T21:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=180776"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:59:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T22:59:30","slug":"casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Casano\u2019s Pizza Parlor in Rutherford: Where It Feels Like Nonna\u2019s Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"casanos pizza parlor rutherford nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">eats<\/div><p>New Jersey&#8217;s connection to Italian cuisine is undeniable \u2014 pizza parlors have long stood as iconic staples across the state. In <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/rutherford-east-rutherford-things-to-do-new-jersey\/\">the small borough of Rutherford<\/a>, which spans just 2.78 square miles, that tradition of classic Italian cooking is alive and thriving. Rutherford packs a lot of flavor, and one standout spot is Casano\u2019s Pizza Parlor, located at 8 Highland Cross. Owned and operated by Dave Liga, the restaurant channels the warmth and comfort of a Sunday dinner at Nonna\u2019s house. <strong>Read on for more about Casano\u2019s, where heritage, hospitality, and timeless Italian flavors come together in Rutherford.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-180783\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"casanos pizza parlor rutherford nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Meet Dave Liga: The Heart of Casano\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dave Liga\u2019s journey into the world of pizza began, like many culinary paths, with small beginnings. As a delivery boy for Tavolino Pizzeria + Trattoria in Wallington, he quickly became more than just the kid dropping off pies. The owners trusted and believed in him. When they eventually stepped away from the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/oldest-businesses-bergen-county-nj\/\">business<\/a>, Dave took over marking the true start of his career in pizza.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-180785\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"casanos pizza parlor rutherford nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fall 2023, Dave announced plans for Casano\u2019s Pizza Parlor to come to Rutherford. Taking over the former Top That Donuts space, Dave transformed the shop into a cozy, welcoming spot that feels more like Nonna\u2019s kitchen than a typical pizzeria. With a new name, a refreshed atmosphere, and a clear sense of purpose, Casano\u2019s Pizza Parlor became the embodiment of a dream Dave had carried for years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/mitsuwa-edgewater-new-jersey\/\">Exploring Mitsuwa in Edgewater: A Japanese Foodie Paradise + Grocery Store<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Inside the Pizza Parlor: Inspired by Nonna\u2019s Kitchen<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dave\u2019s love for tradition is the thread that runs through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/toughest-restaurant-reservations-bergen-county-nj\/\">restaurant<\/a>, from the physical space to the menu offerings to the way things are cooked. Think Nonna\u2019s house, with old-school furniture and the smell of red sauce (or gravy) simmering for hours in a pot that\u2019s probably older than The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn + Tavern. Casano\u2019s is more than just a pizza shop; it\u2019s a tribute to owner Dave Liga\u2019s grandmother. The entire space was designed to reflect her home, her warmth, and the kind of love that came out of her kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-180786\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"casanos pizza parlor rutherford nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a refrigerator that dates back to the 1970s to vintage couches + retro TVs, every detail adds to the nostalgic charm. This isn\u2019t a themed setup or a gimmick. It\u2019s the real deal. The team behind Casano\u2019s takes pride in creating a space that feels lived-in, authentic, and filled with the flavors and comfort of old-school Italian traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a chat with <em>The Bergen Girl<\/em>, the crew at Casano\u2019s Pizza Parlor shared that &#8220;Casano\u2019s was built on being real.&#8221; There are no slices, and every pizza is made fresh, not something sitting in a display case. At Casano\u2019s, there\u2019s no cutting corners or playing it safe, simply because, as they put it, \u201cthat\u2019s not how Nonna would have done it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-180787\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"casanos pizza parlor rutherford nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menu is filled with full pies only, and no alterations can be made. Options include the Round Vodka Stracciatella, New Haven Tomato Pie, Casano\u2019s Burrata Pizza, and more. While pizza takes center stage, the rest of the menu delivers just as much Italian comfort + character. Appetizers, sandwiches, + <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-greek-food-bergen-county-nj\/\">salads<\/a> round it out with just as much flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-180784\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"casanos pizza parlor rutherford nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/casanos-pizza-parlor-rutherford-nj-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-italian-restaurants-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to the Best Italian Restaurants at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When faced with the menu, Team <em>BG<\/em> had a tough time deciding where to start \u2014 ordering everything was not exactly an option. Fortunately, the staff at Casano\u2019s helped narrow it down by sharing a few customer favorites. The New Haven-style pie + the chicken parm came highly recommended as fan favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thebergencountygirl on\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehobokengirl\/?hl=en\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest Bergen County updates,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/62f92877e5ea6b3d8aea50ad\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">sign up for our email list here<\/a>\u00a0that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/events\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/food-drink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120173\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/17-e1657897614512-800x249.jpg\" alt=\"read more food button\" width=\"300\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eatsNew Jersey&#8217;s connection to Italian cuisine is undeniable \u2014 pizza parlors have long stood as iconic staples across the state. 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