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Diners' Choice: Contemporary Italian restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary 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 La Campagnola restaurant
4.9
4.9 (679)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Medford
About the restaurant
La Campagnola Restaurant & Bar serves the finest Certified Angus Beef Steaks, Freshest Seafood, & Italian Specialty Dishes. Chef Michael offers weekly specials in addition to our regular menu. Our atmosphere is casual with top shelf service. We have a fine wine list as well as 20 draft and 20 bottled beers. Our liquor assortment is broad and features all the popular brands.
We have live entertainment every Thur, Fri & Sat night.
We offer Jumbo Crab Legs on Mon & Tues, Prime Rib Specials (the best you"ll ever eat) on Thurs & Sun, and HAPPY HOUR Mon through Fri from 4 to 7:00pm.
We do Serviced or Take Out Catering.
We have a private area for Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby or Bridal Showers.
We can accommodate Funerals up to 100 people.
Our Pork Chop was #1 in S.J!

Top review
Nancy
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Food was delicious. Service by our waiter Patrick was amazing as always.
A photo of Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford restaurant
4.9
4.9 (817)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Cranford
About the restaurant
A Garlic Lovers Paradise
Established In 1996
A unique casual bistro featuring an eclectic menu that is complimented by the wonderful herb - GARLIC.
From the moment your seated you'll enjoy fresh rustic italian bread, served with our garlic rose dip and fresh warm garlic bulbs.
A relaxed casual atmosphere, paired with delicious food made from the finest, freshest, quality ingredients and attentive service makes for a great dining experience.
A full bar is available featuring the best sangria and martinis.
Garlic Rose is available for lunch, dinner, catering & private parties.
We are even VAMPIRE FRIENDLY for non garlic lovers. Items can be prepared with no garlic.
Come visit the Garlic Rose and enjoy yourself.


“Follow your nose to the Garlic Rose.”

Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Recommend the rack of lamb grilled medium-rare. It was perfect. Also the arugula salad with apples and walnuts is excellent.
A photo of Angelo's Trattoria restaurant
4.9
4.9 (672)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Bordentown
About the restaurant
Trattoria
A trattoria is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an osteria.

Seasonal
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why our high-quality ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced.

Top review
ChristineVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Went a day early to celebrate Valentine’s Day- the food was excellent, from appetizer to dessert. The wait staff was knowledgeable and attentive.
A photo of La Finestra restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2352)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Sea Isle City
About the restaurant
An unforgettable fine dining experience with favor-filled dishes and unobstructed ocean views.
Top review
Tony
Dined 4 days ago
Great service they hooked me up with the window seat I wanted for Valentine’s Day, food is always phenomenal so many choices that’s a good problem to have. This is our favorite place in SIC because they are so consistent. Even through the pandemic, the food quality the service has been rockstar quality keep up the great work. I went and bought a gift card right after dinner for my son
A photo of Piccola Italia restaurant
4.7
4.7 (687)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Asbury Park
About the restaurant
At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.

ALL MENUS AT WWW.PICCOLAITALIANJ.COM

Top review
JeanVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Chose to try Piccola for something new. Made a reservation but some confusion and we wound up in the bar seating area, okay but a little noisy. Service was pleasant but slow. Food was very good - if a touch expensive. Overall very nice, would try again and be more specific about seating.
A photo of Caffe Aldo Lamberti restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3169)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Cherry Hill
About the restaurant
You can expect the very best in contemporary Italian cuisine & seafood at Caffe Aldo Lamberti. A South Jersey Landmark for over 30 years and just minutes from Philadelphia, you will find modern decor, exceptional service and mouthwatering menu selections. Enjoy our numerous seafood dishes, including our house specialties - whole fresh fish and bountiful raw bars that feature fresh oysters, clams, seafood salad, jumbo shrimp and lobster. Other guest favorites are our zucchini crabcake, seafood cioppino, pappardelle bolognese, and our selection of flame-grilled meats, including the 16 oz New York strip or ribeye, veal rib chop and our pan-seared Berkshire porkchop. Pair your menu selections with the perfect bottle of wine from our award winning wine list. Outdoor dining is available during warmer weather in both our open-air lounge are and outdoor patios.
Top review
AmyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Another wonderful night with good friends. The service was exemplary and the food was superb. Stone crab claws should not be missed. Three pasta dishes and a grouper, all exceptionally prepared. A special night or just a great meal on a Monday…run don’t walk to Lamberti’s
A photo of Il Villaggio Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2971)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Cherry Hill
About the restaurant
Open lunch-dinner everyday
Cozy Indoor-Outdoor dining
IL Villaggio Family-owned Restaurant for over 10 years serves fresh Seafood appetizers: Crabcake, grilled Calamari, Oyster selections, Shrimp, and other shellfish options.
Fresh daily specials include seasonal/local Atlantic Tuna, Golden Tile and Sword fish, Diver Scallops...Mediterranean Bronzino and Holland Dover sole filet table side.
-Our meat selections include all Domestic cut: Veal chop, Pork chop, Tomahawk ribeye steak, Filet mignon and other daily dry aged cuts.
-Our homemade pasta includes: Gnocchi, and various signature raviolis: Lobster, Villaggio and Bolognese.
- IL Villaggio has customized menu options for Private Events up to 200 guests: Business Meetings, Birthdays, Weddings, Bar Mitzvah, Showers, etc

ESTABLISHED 2013

Top review
Ryan
Dined 4 days ago
The restaurant was perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner. The ambience was romantic, the menu had a very nice variety for the select Valentine’s Day three course meal, and the signature drinks were delicious. One of the best espresso martinis we’ve ever had at a restaurant. My girlfriend was given a rose with the bill, which was a great final touch. Highly recommend!
A photo of Ponte Vecchio restaurant
4.7
4.7 (687)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Old Bridge
About the restaurant
Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille specializes in serving the finest seafood, along with the best traditional Italian Cuisine. The Decor of this 180 seat restaurant is based upon the famous "Ponte Vecchio" bridge in Florence, Italy.
Top review
Charles
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was great. The food was delicious. Can’t wait to go back.
A photo of LaScala's Fire - Marlton restaurant
4.6
4.6 (795)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Marlton
About the restaurant
Welcome to LaScala's Fire, located in the Promenade at Sagemore. Since 2016, LaScala's has been serving a modern blend of Italian and American dishes to the local community. We offer Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm that includes discounted prices on our most popular food items, as well as our 16 rotating tap beers, house wines, and cocktails. We also have multiple private dining rooms that are perfect for business meetings, baby/bridal showers, birthdays, holiday parties and so much more. Book your next event with LaScala's Fire in Marlton.

From our family to yours.

Let's Eat!!

Top review
Robert
Dined 4 days ago
We were greeted very nicely and were treated amazingly. Also on the way out they gave us flowers to give to our valentines.
A photo of Felina - Ridgewood restaurant
4.6
4.6 (868)
$50 and over
Contemporary Italian
Ridgewood, New Jersey
About the restaurant
Inspired by the rich culinary tradition and culture of Italy, while be sensitive to locally grown and foraged ingredients, Felina’s culinary ethos translates to menus highlighting seasonality & sustainability, while focusing on technique to curate a memorable visit. Sit and enjoy the open kitchen bringing the culinary experience table-side, as you’ll also be witness to the culinary team of Felina - led by Executive Chef Joe Tartamella - and their orchestrated movements as they cook and present the many dishes they offer, with focus and precision.

Choices abound when it comes to selecting a libation at Felina's bar, or tableside in our dining room. Our sommelier can guide your choice of wine, or one of our talented mixologists can customize a drink to your liking.

Be sure to check out our rooftop bar, La Terrazza, after dinner! Our rooftop bar is first come first serve.

Top review
Bill
Dined 4 days ago
Cocktails before dinner, Manhattan and Old Fashion were great. Server was attentive, friendly and engaging. Food arrived promptly and was delicious. Went early on a holiday evening and atmosphere was upbeat and over dinner grew to modestly noisy though it never impacted conversation at the table. Holiday Pre-fixe menu was a bit on the pricey side but good value for a special event. Look forward to going again.
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