50 Best Italian Restaurants near Newark

“the best chicken Caesar salad and garlic toast - love this Newark location and vibe!“

“While basking under the golden glow of the twin arches I started to ponder on what my 1st and last meal of the day would be. In a final act of desperation to avoid a maybe it's made of a pink paste meat meal I threw my lot in with a rando food near me search. Lo and behold Simply pasta pops up. And it was super close. As I walked in, I was greeted promptly, the lady was very courteous and helpful. My expectations were not high, but WoW, I was pleasantly surprised. My pasta was cooked perfectly. The spinach in my pasta wasn't just an afterthought. The garlic bread was done right. The soup of the day was like a corn chicken Chowder. Something I was shocked to know that I liked. My green apple drink might be my new addiction. Overall this place is a definite 4.7- 4.8. The meatballs in the pasta were so-so. Other than that I enjoyed my meal.“

“Good food and great customer service. Do recommend“

“I had an amazing experience at Italico Restaurant! The food was fresh and flavorful, especially the truffle pasta and wood-fired pizza. The service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was cozy yet modern. I’ll definitely be back to enjoy more of their delicious dishes. Highly recommend!“

“Todo delicioso y preparado al instante me fascino!!!“

“The Doppio Zero Pizza will change your life!“

“We came for the food, we stayed for the experience. Sylvio brought elegance and ambiance back to the dining experience. Brooklyn turned our Tuesday after work dinner into a time to recharge and refuel for the week ahead. From the candid wine feedback and hearty antipasto suggestions, to the camaraderie and balance of engagement and space, we left Il Fornaio with full bellies and hearts. Thank you Sylvio and Brooklyn. We will be back!“

“Everything on the menu is delicious. The lasagne is my favorite.“

“Always a pleasure! Food never disappoints.“

“This is the best food I've had on the Peninsula, hands down. Besides SF, you will struggle to find better pasta in the area. Staff are lovely, menu is seasonal, atmosphere is classy. The pricing is reasonable, and is cheaper or comparable to many worse restaurants. Please make sure to give this place a try!“

“Great service. Great food“

“I visited this Olive Garden a while back with a friend. The first thing that hit me was the strong smell of cheese—it reminded me of the scent you get upon entering, which isn't necessarily the most inviting. We were starving, so we quickly ordered a glass of red blend wine each, along with minestrone soup, Caesar salad, and chicken pasta.
Our server was fantastic and very attentive. However, the food was just okay. We both agreed that it used to be better in the past. We were too full for dessert, so we ended up chatting for a while before heading out.
I'm not sure I'd rush back, but it's not a bad option if you're craving pasta and happen to be in the area.“

“We had the most amazing dinner at the restaurant. We were there all weekend. The staff is amazing. The food is out of this world. If you are in the area, you must stop there thank you. I’ve never eaten such an amazing pasta dish and I love Italian food and you guys nailed it and let’s not even start with the lamb chops. Omg. I need to come back again soon.“

“Had a lovely dinner at this beautiful Italian restaurant. We went on a rainy evening and we're seated inside. We had the tomato mozzarella, which wasn't very fresh for me. The eggplant appetizer was yum with ricotta cheese slices.
I had the shrimp scampi special which was a bit lemony. Husband has the chicken marsala which was delicious with a glass of red.
It was a nice place, good service and next time I would probably do an afternoon visit as I would love to set in their beautiful patio area.“

“Fantastic service and Delicious food. Our server ( didn’t catch her name ) was awesome. I do remember she had a beautiful accent. I believe when asked she said she was originally from Kenya! Kudos to her for taking such good care of us! We live in San Joaquin Valley but we will definitely make the trip back for dinner!“

“Had a team dinner here and they were able to accommodate a same day reservation for a group of 9 people. We weren’t able to get a table inside since they had another big party but the weather was so nice out that we all enjoyed eating outside on the patio. We ordered a few apps to share. My favorite was the calamari. Their focaccia bread was soft and delicious. I got the chicken parm which was pretty mediocre but coworker seemed to enjoy their pasta dishes.“

“Classic Stanford spot, I’ve been going here for a long time. I think it is only open for breakfast and lunch, but I’ve only gone for lunch. The food is good, with a variety of offerings; I get the sandwiches/paninis. The best part is the sitting outside, where they offer umbrellas. The service is super friendly. There is a lot of parking too which is great!

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access“

“Good atmosphere. There was a nice choice of luncheon specials service was nice. There were several birthday parties going on and everyone was very happy we will definitely go again

Wheelchair accessibility: We had excellent parking Ada access was right in front of the entrance“

“Eat outside if you can -- we were seated in the back, where things were a little claustrophobic. The service was good but not great, but heads-up: you are going to be paying a 20% tip whether you want to or not, no matter the quality of your waiter!“

“In truth, I recommend Jessica --the front desk-- who makes sure that I receive extra marinara as well as extra sauce Anglaise... for takeout. Until, we talked, I stopped ordering from Terun on principle. I was a frequent client. Takeout customers must be honored for requests that are gladly honored when in the dining room. Takeout customers should be thanked for not causing dirty tablecloths and dishes -- and LOYALTY. Jessica reinstated that loyalty. I truly hope that the owners appreciate her. Without extra sauces the food is too dry. With it, delicious. The prices honor extra sauces and more!“

“Love this place soooo good“

“My friends and I go out to eat together once a week. This was the second time we've been to Strizzi's, and we've loved it every time. Amazing service, delicious food with large portions, and very tasty drinks. Highly recommend! Though I'll add that it's best to not have plans that involve brains afterwards; we were all in a happy food coma after our meal.“

“Deliciosos platillos y pizzas en horno de barro bon apetit 👌“

“I discovered the place by accident. I was next door inside Michaels having some art pieces custom framed when I decided to look for a place to stop by to eat. I was starving. I was craving for pasta. And thats how I got to discover this place. I ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo. Love the dish with its chunky chicken pieces and al dente pasta. The complimentary cheese sticks with that cheese pimiento cheese spread was a delightful surprise. Next time Ill check their lasagna and clam chowder. I heard their clam chowder is as good as Boulins in San Francisco. I dont have to make a drive to the city to enjoy a good bowl of chowder. The lasagna looks so rich as well as their chopino. Im definitely comjng back.“

“One of the best pastas in the bay area the staff is incredible capable very clean and professional the environment is friendly ever there is very proactive i was in shock to see the work team vibe is way better than the one in santa maria c.a . I highly recommend this place for your future celebrations“

“Great place for a nice dinner with your love. Patio & service is excellent 🎉“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“Nice place in Fremont, across from the courthouse, for good Italian food. Family owned small business and they treat you right. I've tried the shrimp fettuccine and the spaghetti and meatballs. Both were good, a little bit pricey, but everything is these days.“

“Have not been here since it was straw hat pizza. What an awesome change. Food and beer are very good. The service was impeccable thank you Ian and Collin for such a fun experience🍕“

“I ordered an 18" Hawaiian pizza online, so I would have leftovers. It said the pizza would be delivered in about an hour and a half. Ok they are busy. Nope! I got a phone call asking if I wanted it now or later. Now! So it was delivered pretty quickly. The pizza was delicious, and I had pizza for breakfast all weekend 🍕“

“No extra fees or surcharges. Thank you Slice House for the honest, inclusive menu pricing and please stay fee-free.

One novelty of this place is having multiple pizza styles under one roof. I ordered two slices. I enjoyed my NY-style BBQ chicken slice. I wanted to like my Detroit-style Little Italy pizza slice, but the tomato sauce and cheese used on it was too sour and salty for my taste. However, judging from the selection I saw at the counter, I’m optimistic that they have many more pizzas that I would enjoy, so I’ll be back.

Outdoor seating: There are some red tables with patio umbrellas outside the storefront and they are often shaded by the tall building as well. They can fill up quickly, so if no red tables are available, get your order to-go and walk across the street to the extensive outdoor common area with many picnic tables, patio umbrellas, lounge seating, and benches.“

“Good place for casual italian dining or indian pizzas“

“The food was incredible. I wanted to order almost everything on the menu. So will have to come back at least couple more times to try everything to look good and we couldn’t order in one night. Our old fashion cocktail and blackberry Mojito were perfect. And I can’t say enough about considerate, professional service.“

“Love the pizza there, we ordered white pie and red pie. Both are great taste“

“Staff was very friendly and I enjoyed the format for a simple and fast ordering.
Prices were reasonable with proper sized portions and the bread bar was simple option if you need a little more food with a simple meal.
The meat ravioli was amazing and the best I have had in Hayward and was perfectly complemented by the Cesar salad.“

“Hands down, absolutely incredibly delicious!“

“Even though they only had 1 cook the food came out fast.“

“I wish you would open another location outside downtown Palo Alto. Your food is fabulous but too hard for parking!“

“I had the chicken parmesan. Sauce was a little thin but tasted pretty good. It was served with some penne pasta and vegetables that were both cooked just right. It seemed a little overpriced, but what isn't these days? Dinner and a glass of wine were just under 40 per person.“

“Great atmosphere and family friendly with a nice outdoor patio. First of all, the service here is always amazing. We had two servers today Mike and, I didn't catch the girls name but she was super nice and both made dining in even better. Best pizza I've ever had! Other pizza places I've been to never fill me up but with just 2 slices here I'm satisfied! You never have to worry about not getting enough cheese on your pizza and the taste is super good! I'll be going here for pizza often! Tried their Arancini and bucatini too and both were also great!“

“This place is under new ownership and reopened today so we went to check it out!

Being from the bay, the pizza reminded me of Bronco Billy’s pizza in Union City. So fresh, not greasy and worth the money!

I was concerned reading about the pricing but I didn’t see this as an issue as the quality and number of people a pizza can feed matter! I’ve easily spent $50-60 on a round table pizza when you get an L specialty. Here a family size runs at a similar price and feeds more people (5-7). I think it’s a great option for parties and team events. I also went to breakfast at a local brunch spot and paid $50 for 2 people so I guess it’s all relative!

Definitely check it out! Everything inside is brand new, that’s a perk! Inviting interior and not cheesy looking

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian and vegan options!

Dietary restrictions: They had a gluten free crust which was huge for me! I have an allergy

Parking: There’s lots of parking and some are shaded

Kid-friendliness: Lots of games for kids to play including a racing game, slot machines, etc. Great kids food options too!

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of open areas and not only booth seating! There’s tables inside and outside“

“Great place and good food for watching Sporting events, UFC, and Boxing 👍🏿“

“My partner and I were out on a bicycle ride on the bay trail and in search of a good lunch spot where we could sit outside. We came across this place and decided to give it a go. We were very pleased all around! We chose the “Veggie Gourmet pizza” and it was just what we’d were looking for! It was made with tons of fresh cut veggies (saw them cut fresh for our pizza) and a delicious mix of cheeses cooked just right. The pizza was super delicious!! Best pizza I’ve had in a while. The 14” was more than enough for the two of us and it’s very affordable. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our pizza and a couple cold Modelos at a cute little table outside beneath the shade of a large umbrella. We loved this place!

Parking: We were on bicycles but there was a parking lot with plenty of spaces.“

“The best deep dish ever! This restaurant has moved around in recent years, and its current iteration concentrates on the pizza: excellent pizza. There are a total of 4-5 tables (including the two outside). Takeout is the way to go. Our favorite flavor: Sears Tower.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free crusts available.“

“Pizza calzone was amazing! The desserts were so delicious 😋.“

“You know normally I'd see this and say, "Big deal...". It actually was pretty good from maybe 20 years ago or so I last tried this. The two guys working were very cool. I could tell doing a good job meant alot to them. Instead of a $2 tip I gave $2.25. Totally joking. Tip these workers kids!

Vegetarian options: Veterinarian options?.“

“Very good! Thank you! 😊👍👍👍“

“Came in today with the fam bam and the lady that helped us out her name is Linda.She had show us our seats and took our order, made sure we were well taken care of while dinning in. I recommend this place to anyone“

“This is a great place to hava an event“