The Sopranos in New Jersey: A Fan’s Filming Location Guide

Visit the Real Places Behind Tony Soprano’s World

De: Hendry Kessler

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Step inside Tony Soprano’s New Jersey with the most complete Sopranos filming-location guide ever written.

The Sopranos in New Jersey: A Fan’s Filming Location Guide is the essential companion for anyone who wants to explore the real places where HBO’s groundbreaking series was filmed—or relive the show’s unforgettable moments from home. With exact addresses, scene-by-scene breakdowns, behind-the-scenes production notes, and travel-ready itineraries, this book is both a practical travel guide and a cultural deep dive into how ordinary Jersey streets became legendary.

From the very first episode, The Sopranos was different. David Chase insisted on filming in real locations across North Jersey instead of relying on Hollywood sets. That decision gave the series its gritty authenticity—and gave fans a map they could follow long after the finale’s infamous cut to black. This guidebook captures that map in full.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Holsten’s Diner in Bloomfield – where the last onion rings were shared and television history was made.

• Satriale’s Pork Store in Kearny – the demolished building that still draws fans to its empty lot.

• Tony’s House in North Caldwell – the suburban fortress where ducks in the pool sparked panic and where family life collided with mob business.

• Bada Bing (Satin Dolls) in Lodi – the strip club that doubled as Tony’s nighttime office and a hub of crew politics.

• Green Grove (Green Hill) in West Orange – the retirement community that fueled Livia’s guilt trips and conspiracies.

• Junior’s House in Belleville – where Uncle Junior plotted betrayals, fought dementia, and clung to old-school pride.

• Route 21 and the Pulaski Skyway – highways immortalized in the opening credits and Tony’s final drives.

• Pizzaland in North Arlington – a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pizza joint turned global landmark thanks to the credits.

• Hollywood Memorial Park in Union – final resting place for Jackie Aprile Sr. and the backdrop for some of the show’s most powerful funerals.

• The Stugots in Atlantic Highlands – Tony’s boat, a floating symbol of bravado, escape, and menace.

• Newark’s Ironbound District – the city streets where deals, drug trades, and shakedowns kept Tony’s empire alive.

Each chapter follows a structured format—Scene Connection, Behind the Scenes, Location Deep Dive, Travel Notes, and Closing Reflection—so whether you’re standing in Bloomfield or reading from your couch, you’ll understand exactly how each site fits into the show’s geography and legacy.