March 22 marks a milestone for Fusaro’s Pizza and Pasta—17 years of serving the Manahawkin community. Seventeen years of hand-crafted pizzas, comforting pasta dishes, and the kind of hospitality that keeps families coming back. To every customer who has walked through our doors, ordered online, or trusted us to cater a special event: this anniversary belongs to you as much as it does to us.
How It All Started
Fusaro’s didn’t open its doors by accident. It was built on a foundation of family tradition and a genuine love for authentic Italian food. Our owner grew up in the Manahawkin area, shaped by his father’s deep roots in Fusaro (a small town in the Phlegraean Fields outside of Naples) and a passion for pizza that crossed the Atlantic with their family in the 1980s.
That passion grew into Naples Pizzeria in Barnegat, and eventually into Fusaro’s Pizza and Pasta, right here at 31 N Main St, Manahawkin. From day one, the goal was simple: serve honest, fresh Italian food made with care, and treat every customer like a neighbor.
What 17 Years Really Means
A restaurant doesn’t last 17 years by luck. It lasts because the community chooses it, again and again.
For Fusaro’s, these 17 years represent:
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- Generations of families who’ve made us part of their weekly routine
- Birthdays, graduations, and celebrations hosted with our catering trays and platters
- Repeat customers who know our menu by heart and still find something new to love
- A local tradition that has become part of the fabric of Manahawkin
That kind of loyalty isn’t something you take for granted. It’s something you earn, one meal at a time.
Menu Favorites That Built Our Reputation
Ask any regular what keeps them coming back, and the answers tend to cluster around a few fan favorites. The Sicilian pizza consistently earns praise—crispy, thick, and loaded with flavor. The buffalo chicken pizza has its own dedicated following. Cheesesteaks draw customers in from across the area. When it comes to catering, our pizza trays, sub platters, and wrap platters have become a go-to for everything from office lunches to graduation parties.
These aren’t just popular dishes. They’re the items that helped establish Fusaro’s as a trusted name for Italian comfort food in Manahawkin. Every recipe reflects the same commitment to quality that started 17 years ago.
Thank You to Our Customers and Team
None of this happens without the people behind it. Our staff shows up every day with the same dedication to quality and service and it shows. Customers consistently mention our friendly counter staff, the clean environment, and the consistency of the food.
As one customer put it: “Andy runs a very tight ship and the food is always incredible, whether it’s catering, dine in, or takeout or delivery. It’s always perfect.”
That kind of feedback is what drives us. To our entire team, past and present—thank you. And to our Manahawkin community who has supported our family-owned restaurant for 17 years, we are genuinely grateful.
What’s Next for Fusaro’s
The next chapter is already taking shape. We’re continuing to refine our catering options as spring events and celebrations ramp up, and we remain focused on the same quality that got us here. New menu items, expanded catering packages, and more ways to connect with local families—that’s where we’re headed.
Seventeen years in, the commitment to Manahawkin hasn’t wavered. It’s only grown stronger.
Celebrating 17 Years of Fusaro’s in Manahawkin
Stop in for a slice, place a takeout order, or let us handle the food at your next event. Dine in at 31 N Main St, order online, or call us at (609) 978-3888 to discuss catering for your upcoming spring celebration.
Here’s to 17 years and many more!
