50 Best Italian Restaurants near Newark

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Been going here my whole life. We know the family and are very close. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere.“

“I have been visiting this place for over a decade and it's consistently a great place to have dinner with family, friends, or co-workers. The food is good. They have lots of vegetarian and vegan options and they are clearly marked on the menu card which makes it so much easier.

The service is friendly and prompt and the best part is they sing a birthday song for you in opera style if you're celebrating a birthday.“

“Great service. Great food“

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

“Listen if you’re looking for a place that is packed full of flavor with none of that extra show frill. This is the place! Super quick and every meal is packed to the brim. I always end up with half the box for dinner later. The owners are super friendly and gave some suggestions to try over the basic Alfredo sauce. Very much a lunch staple or a I don’t want to cook on the way home grab type of meal.“

“Always a pleasure! Food never disappoints.“

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Ristorante Il Porcino is a wonderful place for a fantastic Italian dining experience! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic flavors. The presentation was beautiful, the service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Every part of the meal was enjoyable. I’d definitely come back again and highly recommend Ristorante Il Porcino!“

“Amazing Sicilian food, cozy patio and dining experience. Wait staff are welcoming❤️“

“The Doppio Zero Pizza will change your life!“

“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 wonderful dining experience at Bistro Elan. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, making the meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. A great place for a casual dinner or a special occasion. Looking forward to visiting again.“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“Good place for casual italian dining or indian pizzas“

“I tried the breakfast sandwich and it's on focaccia bread! Its soooo good it changed my idea of a sandwich. The staff is so helpful and kind and really pushed to make me feel welcomed which was great since I was dizzy from a blood draw. Being there definitely felt like a nice break in the day.“

“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.“

“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🍕“

“very good service, fast and delicious.“

“Good daily special. Friendly staff good food.“

“Il Fornaio as a chain is a favoured venue for casual family dinners and for special occasions. The Mountain View location especially is a frequent haunt for us since we live in the same neighbourhood. The restaurant is always busy and yet service is always prompt. We've come to know servers like Sanjeev and managers like Maninder personally and always feel very welcome. While we wish there were more veggie pasta options, their soups, salads, pizza and appetisers have become familiar and comfort food for us over the years. I have been dining at the Il Fornaio chain of restaurants for over a decade and I've always had a great experience.“

“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.“

“Tried Olive Garden’s Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini through curbside To Go and overall I really enjoyed it. The pasta has a creamy Calabrian sauce with a nice little kick of spice, and the combination of steak and shrimp makes it a pretty filling dish. The bucatini holds onto the sauce really well, and I liked the spinach and tomatoes mixed in too.

Every To Go order also comes with two breadsticks and your choice of their salad or one of their soups. I went with the salad, which was neatly packaged and actually a pretty good-sized portion.

The curbside To Go process was super easy and convenient. I just pulled up, checked in, and they brought everything right out to me. My only downside was that it was a Saturday, so the food took longer than normal to come out.

Overall, a solid takeout experience. The Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini was flavorful, filling, and I’d definitely order it again.“

“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.“

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

“You guys are great. You have so many varieties of toppings that you can put on our pizzas. Thank you for such great service and such a happy attitude. You’re the best and I’m always pleased every time I get a pizza from you. And trust me, I’ve gotten lots of them“

“Hands down, absolutely incredibly delicious!“

“Excellent pizza and service is great!“

“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.“

“We were here a few days ago for a birthday lunch and our server, I think her name is Arie, was the best! She was very sweet and accommodating. I had the chicken alfredo, house salad, calamari appetizer, and tiramisu. Every dish was so good and I would definitely eat here again!“

“Darin was absolutely outstanding! From the warm welcome to the exceptional service, he made our dining experience truly enjoyable. He was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The food was great, but Darin’s hospitality made the visit even more memorable. He deserves more than five stars. Highly recommended!“

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

“So good i couldn’t even wait to take a picture of the full pizza! Look at the cheese. Very nice people work here, and I always have an experience, I’ve ordered on DoorDash and picked it up and it’s always the same great quality. I’ve recommended this spot to my mom and she loved it; and my mom is a picky lady when it comes to pizza. Definitely come here, they have more than just pizza“

“We came for our 30th anniversary while Strizzi's is celebrating it's 40th, so we got soup and salad gratis. Not just a cup or a small salad but full blown servings. My clam chowder was among the best I ever had. The food was great - we had the lasagna and spaghetti with (3 big) meatballs. Our server, Jawad, was among the friendliest ever, and took the time to chat and take our picture. A lot of servers do that, but he was just a wonderfully friendly guy. Get there and see if he will serve you before he gets through college! We had not heard of this place before and took a flyer. Big score!“

“Quattro Restaurant and Bar was a fantastic place to enjoy a meal! The food was flavorful and satisfying, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Everything came together for a really enjoyable experience, and I’d definitely be happy to return again!“

“Had their pizza today at work - tasted like it just came out of the oven-delicious, super fresh ingredients on 3 different pizzas. Especially loved the fresh tasting crust and sauce-my new go to pizza in Pleasanton❤️I am looking forward to a “custom” pie.“

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

“This is a great place to hava an event“

“Was excited to try Tony Gemignani’s “Apricot Fields” slice (exclusive to Mountain View), and he did not disappoint. Chalk up another winner that went great with our Cal-Italia, and the Wise Guy. A little Hot Honey and extra fig preserve allowed us to add a custom touch as each desired. Can’t even complain about the wait for a closer Slice House, because I know Tony Respects the Craft too much to rush any location before they are up to the highest standards. Bravo!“

“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?.“

“I will be there tonight for the comedy show. I grew up in Hayward since the 70s.“

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

“definitely a top pizza in the bay“

“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“