50 Best Italian Restaurants near Montclair

“I visited this Montclair location in the early afternoon right before dinnertime.
The atmosphere was calm and quiet since the dinnertime crowds had not yet begun.
The Zuppa Toscana was fresh, tasty and hot and it always delivers in taste.
The Spinach and Artichoke dip with the fried pita chips was also a good accompaniment to the soup.
The servers were very friendly and came by often to make sure all was well, the service was excellent.“

“Even though it's a small shop, the service and food are excellent“

“The food was delicious, service was outstanding. Will definitely be back!!!“

“Food here is phenomenal. Owner is actually from Italy. Service always friendly. It’s a small bistro with 3 tables inside and 2 in front, plus some general seating for the Shoppes out front. They also do catering; my group thoroughly enjoyed the food.“

“Delicious food, good atmosphere“

“I've been a Vince's customer all my 70 years. Not your typical Italian restaurant, just a spaghetti house, although the menu has been expanded recently to include lasagna. Always good, family friendly, just don't get hungry for spaghetti on Wednesday. To my knowledge they've never been open on Wednesday.“

“Food and Sevice was good!!“

“Thank you CCCV lion tamers and NY pizzeria for accommodating us delicious hot cheesy pizza 🍕“

“Excellent customer service! And, best Detroit-style pizza 🍕 for 1500 miles 😋“

“their hot subs are great... my wife loves the French bread they are made with. you can't get any fresher pasta...love watching it as it is being made. my go to sandwich 🥪 is the meatball with provolone. it's worth the drive from Rancho Cucamonga when you are looking for a quality product using fresh ingredients“

“Good service and good food“

“Best appetizers in town! Food was amazing“

“I've been eating at rizza pizza since I was 10 I'm 35 and the chubby stick will never get old to me I love this place and I always will they still recognize me anytime I come no matter how much time I'm away since 10 years old.“

“Super friendly owner and chef Great Italian Food Give it a try this holiday season (take a break from cooking) 🤗“

“Hey guys i forget say, we never no waiting for long time, we when and get in, seat and our server was there ready for all, I order, calamari, (entrées) garlic bread, salad, soup, I order salmon was perfect size with vegetables, my favorite eat a soup, my husband order shrimp pasta, Mouhamed S, was great and give us good attention.. Thank You“

“Disappointed in salmon pesto linguine. No pine nuts. Not nearly as good as in past. My 100 year old friend asked for small dish of gnocchi and we were told it was impossible. Both food and service have gone downhill“

“We Loved everything we tried - such Wonderful organic food, prepared to perfection! We also enjoyed the unique old world atmosphere, and the service was excellent ! Thank you John, for a night we will never forget, and food we will have a hard time ever matching anywhere else !“

“Everything was fabulous atmosphere, service food was amazing great drinks“

“The mushroom pasta dish is delicious!!! I wish it was always on the menu!!!! Love the fresh made pasta!!!!! Best pasta place in Rancho Cucamonga!!“

“Thanks Guys for the food it is a fun time I will come back on next Friday to get the chicken n fries and mushroom pizza when I’ll see you guys soon.“

“Best pizza in town! Excellent service and the place is really well run. Very reasonable prices too. Keep it up guys.“

“I am so happy to have a Claro in my neighborhood! I was so lucky at my last visit to get canolni freshly assembled! My sandwich was yummy enough, but something was off? The bread is not the same! Oh, please bring back the good stuff!!! PlEASE!!!“

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The service was excellent, and they made accommodations to my liking, which I really appreciated. The food was incredibly authentic, definitely different from the last place I visited, which felt more Americanized. I watched them make my order as well, they move fast and make sure their area is clean.“

“This is an italian, european style restaurant that is easy to access from the free-parking lot across the street. It is small so if you're sitting for more than 4 people I would recommend making a reservation.

Starting with service, the waitress was quite attentive to our table. Her timing every check up was decent, not over-asking how we're doing.

I actually liked their menus which were clean, easy to read, though felt like holding a book lol.

When it comes to the food, it was somewhat difficult deciding what my final thoughts were. We ordered calamari, flat bread, meatballs, and charcuterie board. The flat bread was the best thing there. The tomatoes is what really gives it a nice flavor. The charcuterie board of course is just a small selection of cheese, deli meat, and fruit. The calamari was not that great. The squid was a thin cut and overwhelmed by the crust. Additionally, the meatballs were quite bland by not being seasoned enough.

On to the entrees. My sister ordered their tortellini pasta with scallops which was really great. The pesto tasted quite nice and stuck to the pasta really well. I ordered their lasagna with bolognese. The bolognese has a umami taste which would pair well with red wines. The lasagna was coated in a lot of cheese which I loved. Can never have too much cheese. I regret not having any dessert as my impression might have changed a little more.

Looking at the pricing and quality of our food, I can say that I've had better for less. I would consider returning here only if I wanted to impress a girl“

“We came to the shopping center to try a Soup and Salad joint but apparently it’s a fad right now with a ridiculous wait so we pivoted and took a look to see what else was in the parking lot. We decided on Cara Mia. All I can say is “wow!” The food here is fantastic. Warm ambiance. Friendly staff. Delicious food. The Fried Calamari is fried just right, a generous appetizer portion lightly breaded that doesn’t skimp on the actual calamari. We had angel hair pasta and the meat lasagna and both were fantastic! And the prices are incredibly reasonable, especially considering the size of the portions. We have a new Italian place on our list.“

“The food taste bland, needs seasoning. The pomodoro tastes metallic, like it was made with cheap canned tomatoes. And for those high prices, not acceptable. The back patio was infested with flies, we couldn't eat trying to swat them off our dishes. It's gone downbin quality andvup in prices. 1 star rating, the health department needs to be called for indpection.“

“We always order Olive Garden to go. It saves us a lot of money, and we don't have to deal with restaurant wait times, tipping, or waiting for drink refills. Our orders are consistently ready on time for pickup, and they never have a problem including extra breadsticks, salad dressing, or other condiments when we ask. The food is hot, accurate, and convenient every time. For our family, takeout is the best way to enjoy Olive Garden.“

“Mizithra cheese my favorite“

“The service was really good, with our waitress Vanessa who was very attentive. There was a mixup at the hostess stand, causing a brief delay in seating. But, that was sorted out soon enough. The bathrooms were a hot mess, with only one operating sink and toilet paper all over the floor.“

“The best italian restaurant“

“What !!!!!! All the way around excellent ? Bartender Nelson was the greatest., super great service, drinks delicious, pizza delicious ? we just loved it, we do not need to go all the way to LA to be in a trendy beautiful looking place like this. Thank you guys we will be back .“

“Great dining experience. We ordered the Lasagna and Pizza. The food excellent and came out hot. The owner and staff are very friendly. The restaurant is comfortable and every time my family eats here, we have a great dining experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“every time I've gone there I've never been unsatisfied great atmosphere Top notch service very pleasant experience“

“Stop on by and see why this location has been a hit for over 20 years!“

“best wings so far, and we had the potatoes wedges they were good. and their Ranch is very creamy and good“

“Just want to say shout out to the 2 lovely ladies working the bar today I wasn't even drinking just eating the soup and salad and they were both fast with the service and great to talk to you by far the best olive garden I've been too will be returning thank you guys !!“

“Spicy Red Pesto Vodka Linguine with shrimp 🤤“

“Great I liked that the waitress was nice and gave us our food fast 👍🏼“

“First time. It was a full house at 4:30 pm. Picked up my order. Had to wait in “OrderHere” line for my pick up. That was the only prob. Should have a line just for pick ups. Came home and food was quite tastey. Ordered the xl supreme pizza and garlic knots. We will be back 👍🏽“

“My boy & i who moved to so. Cal. From new jersey go here with both our families, cz it reminds us of bk home so much, the sandwiches 🥪 the homemade pasta, & pizza pie 🥧 very authentic, & definatly remind us of new jersey philly area where we miss home 🏡“

“This was an incredible authentic Italian food find! Angela introduced herself and her team. They are a delight. And the food was incredible! She has perfected her sauce, and the meatballs were perfect! Sorry I forgot to take the picture before we started eating, lol.“

“Good food and exceptional service.“

“The pizza is delicious and you can taste the fresh ingredients 💯“

“great place to eat. Place been there for 30 years. a must go!!“

“Best Pizza ANYWHERE!! And the bread sticks with cheese and Roland sauce are a major plus!!! We make a stop in to see if the mistro of pies Joey is in, whenever we are in town, and are never disappointed!! The imported sausage and perfectly cooked crust are amazing!“

“We finally checked out Slice House tonight for the first time, and it did not disappoint! It lives up to the hype—absolutely excellent pizza with high-quality ingredients. They also have a really nice, clean outdoor patio setup to sit and enjoy your meal. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back for more!🍕😊🍻“

“The pizza is really good and it is a nice affordable price!
You can get a personal pizza lunch special for 6.99$ that is filling and comes with a drink. Also they have a walk in deal for a large one topping pizza. I suggest walking in to order :) 10/10 my new favorite pizza spot!“

“First time. It was a full house at 4:30 pm. Picked up my order. Had to wait in “OrderHere” line for my pick up. That was the only prob. Should have a line just for pick ups. Came home and food was quite tastey. Ordered the xl supreme pizza and garlic knots. We will be back 👍🏽“

“Love the family style dining ❤️Great spot for celebrations“

“Palermo Bakery has everything you need to feel like you are in Italy! From the welcoming staff the moment you walk through the door, to the decor, to the EXTENSIVE bakery items (that are beyond delicious!), to the pizza, to the coffee, there is truly not a bad choice on the menu! They even have a window to the kitchen so you (or your kids) can watch the magic happen in the kitchen. The first time I went there I was reminded of my Dad and my time in Palermo. They are also very COVID safe in case you are worried about venturing out and about. I would recommend the bakery to anyone needing a slice of Italy in Southern California! ❤️🇮🇹💚“