Not sure which specialty pizza to order? Naples Pizza in Barnegat offers several clear directions: a thin square Grandma Pizza, a thicker Sicilian or pan pizza, a chicken pizza, a white or vegetable-forward pie, or a hearty combination such as Naples Special or Meat Lovers. The easiest way to choose is to start with the crust and format you want, then narrow the options by craving.
This guide focuses on the specialty pizzas currently shown on the Naples Pizza menu. It is designed to help you choose—not turn dinner into a study of every pizza style. For the most current selection, check the full Naples Pizza menu before ordering.
What Counts as a Specialty Pizza at Naples?
A specialty pizza starts with more direction than a plain cheese pizza with one added topping. It may use a planned combination of toppings, a different sauce profile, or a particular format such as Grandma, Sicilian or pan pizza.
That still leaves plenty of variety. Someone craving Buffalo Chicken is looking for a different dinner from someone choosing White with Garlic or Margherita. A customer who wants a thin square slice may prefer Grandma Pizza, while someone looking for a thicker, more substantial square pie may be happier with Sicilian or one of the pan options.
Naples has served Barnegat since 1984. Its specialty-pizza selection is part of a broader takeout and dine-in menu at the Naples pizza restaurant in Barnegat.
Start by Choosing the Pizza Style
Before comparing toppings, decide what kind of pizza experience you want.
Grandma Pizza
Grandma Pizza is a square pizza known for a thinner profile than Sicilian. It is a strong choice when you want a square pie but do not want the thicker structure of a Sicilian pizza. Grandma Pizza is also one of Naples’ popular square-pizza styles.
Naples currently lists Grandma Pizza and Grandma’s White Veggie on its menu. If the square format is what interests you, read what makes Grandma Pizza different before ordering.
Sicilian Pizza
Sicilian is the thicker square direction. The current menu lists both Sicilian and Sicilian Special. Choose this style when the thicker base is part of what you are craving rather than simply a way to hold more toppings.
If you are deciding between Naples’ two square styles, the guide to Grandma Pizza vs Sicilian Pizza explains the practical differences.
Pan Pizza
Pan pizza offers another substantial format. The current menu lists Pan Cheese, Pan Fresh Tomato & Garlic, Pan Chicken, Pan Ziti and Pan Steak. These choices make the pan section useful when you want a heartier pizza and already have a preferred flavor direction.
Pan Ziti, for example, belongs in this group.
Round Specialty Pizza
If crust format is not the deciding factor, start with the round specialty choices. The current menu includes chicken pizzas, vegetable-forward options, white pizza, meat-focused combinations, Margherita, Hawaiian, Shrimp Scampi and several other distinct choices.
Choose a Specialty Pizza by Craving
When You Want a Hearty, Savory Pizza
Start with Naples Special or Meat Lovers when you want a fuller combination rather than a restrained pizza. Both are current menu items, but the menu should be treated as the authority for their current preparation and price.
Stuffed Pizza is another substantial option. The menu identifies it as a meat-and-cheese pizza, which makes it a clear choice for someone who wants something more filling than a standard round pie.
Cheesesteak provides a different savory direction. If you prefer the pan format, Pan Steak gives you a related option in a thicker style.
For a group, avoid assuming that the pizza with the most toppings is automatically the safest crowd choice. A useful order might combine one hearty specialty pizza with a cheese, Margherita or vegetable-forward pizza so guests have contrasting options.
When You Want Chicken Pizza
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza: Crispy fried chicken, bacon, cheddar, and ranch with cheese and pizza sauce
The current menu confirms four straightforward chicken choices:
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- Chicken Bacon Ranch
- BBQ Chicken
- Buffalo Chicken
- Chicken Parmigiana
The names provide the clearest way to choose. Buffalo Chicken is the direction for a more assertive Buffalo-style flavor, while BBQ Chicken moves toward a sweeter barbecue profile. Chicken Bacon Ranch is suited to someone specifically craving that familiar combination. Chicken Parmigiana keeps the choice connected to a classic Italian-American entrée.
Pan Chicken is also available for customers who prefer a thicker pan base.
If you are ordering for several people, ask the group which sauce direction they prefer before choosing. “Chicken pizza” is not one flavor, and the difference between Buffalo, barbecue, ranch and Parmigiana can matter more than the choice of meat itself.
When You Want White, Fresh or Vegetable-Forward Flavors
White Garlic Pizza: A creamy, garlicky option with ricotta and cheese
White with Garlic is the most direct choice when you want a pizza that does not center the usual red-sauce profile. It also gives you a clean starting point if your group prefers a simpler specialty pizza.
For more vegetables, the current menu lists Veggie and Grandma’s White Veggie. The second option combines a vegetable-forward direction with the square Grandma format.
Fresh Tomatoes & Garlic offers another focused combination. Margherita is listed with fresh mozzarella and basil, making it a useful choice when you want recognizable ingredients and a less crowded pizza.
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage combines a vegetable with sausage and therefore should not be treated as a vegetarian choice. Eggplant Parmigiana is another Italian-American flavor direction, but customers with dietary restrictions should confirm current ingredients when ordering.
When You Want Something Distinct
Can’t decide? Get the best of both worlds with half Hawaiian and half BBQ Chicken Pizza—two bold favorites on one pie.
Hawaiian is listed with ham and pineapple. It is the clearest sweet-and-savory option on the current menu.
Shrimp Scampi provides a seafood direction that is different from the meat, chicken and vegetable combinations. Because seafood pizza can be a more specific preference, it is usually best selected when the people sharing it already know they enjoy that style.
The goal is not to find one specialty pizza that is objectively better than every other choice. It is to match the pizza to the people eating it.
Quick Specialty-Pizza Selection Guide
Salad Pizza: A light and fresh pizza topped with a mix of salad greens
| If you are craving… | Start with… | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| A thinner square pizza | Grandma Pizza | Square format with a thinner profile than Sicilian |
| A thicker square pizza | Sicilian or Sicilian Special | Built around a thicker square base |
| A hearty pan pizza | Pan Ziti, Pan Chicken or Pan Steak | Substantial pan format with a clear flavor direction |
| A chicken pizza | Chicken Bacon Ranch, BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken or Chicken Parmigiana | Four distinct chicken flavor profiles |
| A white pizza | White with Garlic | A direct alternative to a red-sauce-centered pie |
| A vegetable-forward pizza | Veggie or Grandma’s White Veggie | Current menu choices for customers prioritizing vegetables |
| Fresh tomato and garlic | Fresh Tomatoes & Garlic or Pan Fresh Tomato & Garlic | Available in round or pan directions |
| A simple Italian combination | Margherita | Listed with fresh mozzarella and basil |
| A meat-focused choice | Naples Special, Meat Lovers or Stuffed Pizza | Better suited to a hearty craving |
| Sweet and savory | Hawaiian | The menu identifies ham and pineapple |
| Seafood | Shrimp Scampi | A distinct seafood specialty option |
This table is a starting point rather than a substitute for the current menu. If a pizza is not shown when you order online, call Naples before assuming it is available.
What Gives Naples Pizza Its Character?
The specialty combinations matter, but the pizza-making process underneath them matters too.
Naples prepares its pizza dough fresh daily. The dough is mixed and divided into balls, then refrigerated for approximately 24 to 48 hours. Before use, it is brought toward room temperature for roughly one to two hours. Each pizza is hand-stretched rather than treated as a preformed shell.
The dough starts with All Trumps flour. Naples’ documented ingredients also include Italian and California tomatoes and Wisconsin cheese. The restaurant uses family-recipe sauces, while some produce comes from local vendors and, during the summer, a home garden.
For a standard pizza, the kitchen generally uses approximately eight ounces of sauce and about one pound of cheese. These are approximate figures for a standard pizza, and individual specialty pies may vary.
Pizzas bake in a Bakers Pride gas deck oven with brick stones at approximately 550 degrees. The typical documented bake is about 10 minutes, although the actual bake can depend on the pizza.
You can read more about how Naples makes its pizza.
How to Order for Different Preferences
Whole Grandma Pizzas: Tomato Garlic and White Veggie
For a group, begin with the least flexible preference.
If someone strongly wants a square pizza, decide between Grandma and Sicilian first. If someone wants chicken, choose the sauce direction. If part of the group wants vegetables, include Veggie, Grandma’s White Veggie or another suitable current-menu choice. Then add a broadly familiar pizza such as cheese or Margherita.
The current menu lists half toppings. More complex half-and-half specialty requests may depend on the combination, so call Naples to confirm what the kitchen can accommodate rather than assuming every pair of specialty pizzas can be combined.
First-time customers who are choosing across pizza and the larger Italian menu can also use the guide to what to order at Naples Pizza.
A Note About Gluten-Free Pizza
Naples offers personal gluten-free pizzas. That does not establish a dedicated allergen-free kitchen or freedom from cross-contact.
If you have celiac disease, a food allergy or a strict medical need to avoid gluten, call Naples before ordering and ask about current ingredients and preparation. Do not rely on the phrase “gluten-free” alone as a safety guarantee.
Specialty Pizza for Pickup or Dine-In in Barnegat
Naples Pizza is located at 550 North Main Street, Suite D, in Barnegat. Customers can dine in or order pizza for pickup. Naples does not offer delivery.
Naples serves customers in Barnegat and welcomes pizza lovers from nearby Ocean County communities. Customers traveling from nearby parts of Ocean County can use more specific planning pages when relevant, including the guide to a family pizza night near Toms River and the Tuckerton takeout-pizza guide.
Ready to choose? Review the current menu, select your pizza and order online for pickup from Naples Pizza. For questions about a menu item, customization or dietary concern, call Naples at (609) 698-3830 before placing the order.
