Federici's in Freehold, NJ
The big divide in Jodi’s family is not about politics or sports, but about Federici’s aka Fed’s, an Italian restaurant in Freehold that celebrated its 100 years in 2021. Longevity might mean something, but I admit that I am on the side of those who think this all cash joint should be picked as the last resort. The first time I went there was 13 years ago and I still remember that I had their signature thin crust pizza that unfortunately was missing salt. And don’t tell me that I could have added some on top: it only works when you can mix ingredients and if you try with pizza, I am not sure what you would end up with. But I was ready to give it another shot, also considering that my niece Rayna was very excited to go there…and be part of this post! She and I got a root beer to start: I love root beer and still remember my discussion with French tourists one time who thought that it was an actual beer.
Root beer at Federici's in Freehold, NJ
I started with a cup of clam chowder: too salty. Then, I made the mistake to order their linguine with clams in white sauce, a sort of test dish when I eat in an Italian restaurant. Big mistake! Salty, garlicky and with clams from a can. I should have opted for the vodka sauce that is less risky, even from a jar. No, really, a stupid mistake.
Clam chowder at Federici's in Freehold, NJ
Linguine with clams in white sauce at Federici's in Freehold, NJ
Fortunately, I was able to get a bit if the house salad and eggplant Parm pizza jodi ordered (I should have asked Rayna to give me some of her plain pizza that looked good). The house salad has nothing special besides their secret sauce. The pizza though was good and I rarely had a good eggplant Parm pizza. The thin crust was crispy and not missing salt this time! The sauce was good and they put a nice amount of the delicious eggplant Parm. So at least I had that…
House salad at Federici's in Freehold, NJ
Eggplant parm pizza at Federici's in Freehold, NJ
But it did not change my mind of Federici’s: overrated. Rayna liked it though if it can be of any indication for you!
Enjoy (I did not)!
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Federici’s - 14 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
