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Friday, June 28, 2013

Columbia Inn Pizza









Columbia Inn Restaurant in Montville, NJ 
The absolute thinnest crust pizza you will ever have.

We have been going to the Columbia Inn in Montville, NJ for many years for their outstanding thin crust pizza. I typically avoid carbs and rarely eat pizza, but the carb count of these pizzas is minimal. The crust acts a conduit for the fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella and spices. I usually eat it with a knife and fork as they do in Italy, but you can fold it and eat it Jersey Style if you like. Another great selection is Pizza Amatricianna, which has Pancetta, onions, tomato sauce and mozzarella.They are small pies and make a nice appetizer for two people, or a whole one for an individual entree.
The restaurant is smart and has a nice printed daily special sheet with excellent choices. They post the daily special menu on their web site each day, so you can check it out prior to deciding on where to go for dinner. Some appetizer specials repeat often due to their popularity, and I recommend the Scallops sauteed with ginger cream sauce, and the broccoli rapa with sausage in olive oil and garlic.
The popular large circular bar offers comfortable seating and well crafted cocktails. I can attest to their: Maritnis, Manhattans, Old Fashions, and their reasonably priced wine list.  Most people at the bar will eat there as well.  Columbia Inn, 29 Main Road, Montville, NJ  web site  http://www.thecolumbiainn.com/