Portnoy Rates Francesca’s Pizza | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Dave Portnoy’s latest pizza pilgrimage lands in Elmwood Park, where Francesca Pizza & Pasta snagged a solid 7.7 out of 10 — a rare high score from the Barstool boss, who called it New Haven-style with a smoky kick. With his “one bite” reviews sparking viral frenzy — dubbed the Portnoy Effect — locals are bracing for a rush of attention. This isn’t his first stop in NJ: just last week he gave Englewood’s Crispy Crust a 6.8, continuing his relentless Garden State pizza tour that’s already covered spots like Little Falls Tavern and Bucky’s. All scores are live on his YouTube channel — and for…