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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Artemio’s Prime & Proper restaurant
5.0
5 (693)
$31 to $50
Italian
Ringwood
About the restaurant
Artemio’s Prime & Proper is a fine dinning restaurant located in Ringwood, New Jersey. Artemio’s is recognized for its dedication to maintaining the highest international standards for culinary excellence.
The seasonal menu inspired by the finest USDA Prime & Dry Aged meats, fresh seafood, Organic fruits and vegetables and finished with daily Chef’s specials .
The wine collection includes a range of both boutique and familiar food-friendly wines from around the world.
The comfortably elegant dining room provides a warm and relaxing setting, fitting for both a neighborhood favorite and a connoisseur’ s destination.
Artemio’s Restaurant will make your experience
one to remember.

Top review
Edward
Dined 4 days ago
We had an excellent experience coming here for the first time. We were blown away by the food and the cocktails were amazing, will definitely be coming back!
A photo of Caffe Piazza restaurant
4.8
4.8 (373)
$30 and under
Italian
Hillsborough
About the restaurant
We are open for outdoor seating & curbside pickup!
Caffe Piazza is an Italian Restaurant located in downtown Hillsborough. This Italian bistro has existed since 1995. Chef/Proprietor delivers authentic delightful Italian dishes from his region of Calabria to the rest of the country and Mediterranean regions and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You"ll find a friendly, cozy atmosphere. The long-time and devoted staff, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Come to Caffe Piazza Restaurant, and whether you are just having dinner or a romantic night or simply celebrating with friends, and we'll be sure to serve you with professionalism and attentive service. Also everyone who works at Caffe Piazza is considered family, so you will find the home style spirit helpful and dedicated to make sure your visit is not your last. At Caffe Piazza, only the freshest ingredients available are used to prepare orders.

Top review
Brad
Dined 2 days ago
Antonio and the staff make an absolutely fantastic family atmosphere. Everyone feels at home here and the food is top notch. It’ll always be one of our favorite places to be.
A photo of Dolce Bene restaurant
4.9
4.9 (178)
$30 and under
Italian
Bridgewater
About the restaurant
Parking is Available On-Site: Located in the back of the restaurant.

Party sizes over 8 people must reach out to the restaurant directly for a reservation.

Top review
DebbieVIP
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Well I returned after my first visit. Again- THE BEST! This time I say if I could give 20 stars I would! The food is phenomenal. The servers are just.... special. Can't wait to go back.
A photo of Trama's Trattoria restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2433)
$31 to $50
Italian
Long Branch
About the restaurant
Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.
Top review
MikeVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Always a perfect experience thanks to the terrific staff and excellent food.
A photo of LuNello Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1157)
$31 to $50
Italian
Cedar Grove
About the restaurant
Since 1990, Chef Seger's use of unique ingredients, homemade pastas, and innovative specials has created a loyal following. His modern flair mixed with traditional culinary skills has created a whirlwind of praise. You will not see seafood options on the regular menu for one reason; All our Seafood is wild not farm raised and we carry ONLY what is available and offer them as our daily specials.
General Manager Stephanie Voulgaris
Floor Manager Henry Calderon
Sommelier Stephanie Voulgaris
LuNello has gone right to the source when purchasing ingredients and each dish reflects the attention placed into its preparation. All our meats in our menu have grown and purchased from meat purveyors that there is no use of antibiotics or hormones. Enticing presentation and courteous and professional staff are integral to LuNello's success. We are also excited to offer Wine Dinners and special events hosted in our private event spaces. We look forward to making your experience with us a special one!

Top review
JosephVIP
Dined on Feb 3, 2025
Went to celebrate my Brother-in-Law’s 60th birthday and couldn’t be more satisfied. Everything from the food to the wait staff was exemplary. Would DEFINITELY recommend to anyone looking for a scrumptious meal and a gratifying experience.
A photo of BV Tuscany Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1402)
$31 to $50
Italian
Teaneck
About the restaurant
BV Tuscany Italian Restaurant owned by Benny and Vicky Balidemaj brings the tastes of Tuscany to Cedar Lane in Teaneck. Providing high quality food and service, combined with the reasonable prices and the homey ambiance that we provide to our quests. The menu features daily homemade pastas and bread sticks, table side specialties,Fish,Veal chops, baby rack of lamb, chicken, homemade desserts, full bar and an extensive wine list.So come and join us at BV Tuscany and you will be happy that you came. Thank you and we appreciate the business.
Top review
Elizabeth
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was perfect and food was good. I have no complaints! I really liked my dish, the stuff chicken Marsala.
A photo of Taormina Ristorante restaurant
4.9
4.9 (79)
$31 to $50
Italian
Union
About the restaurant
Since opening in 1998 by chef Salvatore Taormina, from Palermo, this cozy and unique Italian restaurant has been a gathering spot for many of friends and family. Chef Sal's Sicilian roots stand out in a variety of his dishes, some including; stuffed Artichoke, roasted Branzino and our famous Hotsy Totsy Shrimp. Complemented with a private room for large groups of up to 30. Bar and patio seating also available!
Top review
VanessaVIP
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
Love it here. Always a good meal. Very comforting place.
A photo of Il Villaggio restaurant
5.0
5 (679)
$31 to $50
Italian
Carlstadt
About the restaurant
Welcome to Il Villaggio. For more than 34 years, as one of the most authentic restaurants in Bergen County NJ, Il Villaggio has been perfecting our traditional cuisine and service. With the freshest ingredients, we are certain to deliver one of the best meals around. Every day we offer a variety of specials, prepared perfectly by our chefs, consistent with one of the top Italian restaurants in Bergen County. With our intimate yet spacious dining area that is capable of seating 95 guests, Il Villaggio offers an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other. Dine at one of the most New Jersey Italian restaurants tonight. Dine at Il Villaggio.
Top review
Kathy
Dined 3 days ago
4of us went to celebrate Valentines Day. They did have a special menu, not the regular one. It was a 3 course meal. Had a choice of multiple appetizers dinner and dessert. All were outstanding! Food is absolutely delicious! Service was excellent. Always a great choice to go out to dinner here
A photo of La Griglia restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2146)
$50 and over
Italian
Kenilworth
About the restaurant
With a unique combination of sophisticated atmosphere, an extensive wine list, and contemporary cuisine with a focus on seafood, La Griglia offers a taste of Italy far from the ordinary.
Top review
James
Dined 1 day ago
Serbia was great food and drinks were phenomenal just a great experience 
A photo of Anthony's Creative Italian Cuisine restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1884)
$30 and under
Italian
Haddon Heights
About the restaurant
One visit to Anthony’s creative Italian cuisine & you will be hooked. As you walk into one of three beautifully redesigned dinning rooms, in a building that dates back to the 1930’s, you will smell the aromas of the freshest ingredients and spices, which are used to create the unique menu. This coupled with the warm earth tones & natural lighting from the oversized windows makes dining here a truly special experience. Outdoor café dinning when weather permits adds to the romantic ambience.
As you are escorted to your table you can’t help but notice the beautifully crafted temperature controlled oak wine cabinet which houses up to 200 bottles of wine. Since the restaurant is a BYOB, the owners wanted to provide customers with a place to store their favorite wines so they are readily available each time they visit. Anthony’s also offers the use of any of their dinning rooms for private events.

Top review
Donald
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I have not been here in over a year, we will not wait that long for our next visit. Everything, and I mean everything was outstanding. From the food to the wait staff and cleanliness. Highly recommend going here for a wonderful evening.
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