30 Best Italian Restaurants near Deep River

“This deli is fabulous! We have had five different kinds of sandwiches from their menu, and they are spectacular! The pastrami on rye is to die for. I believe that is called the Manhattan. All of the Italian themed sandwiches are spectacular. Once we ordered the eggplant Parmesan special, which was a hot meal. It was enough for three meals! they do a terrific job and are such pleasant people. I would like to see them stay in business. If the weather is warm, they provide outdoor seating. They have recently added some breakfast items and are open from 7 AM to 3 PM.“

“We visited Al Forno for Dinner and were Pleasantly Impressed by the Food, Service, Desserts right down to the Cappachinos !!Ben and his staff were Outstanding and we really enjoyed our evening, it was a very nice Food Experience and we will return with Friends and Family to share the same Nicely Done Ben !!!??“

“Newly found gem! Great pizza! Highly recommend!“

“Ordered a LG. meatball pizza. The under carriage was cooked to perfection. It had a nice combination of cheese and meatballs and charred just right. The owners were cordial and pleasant. Highly recommended!“

“I go here almost every Sunday and no matter what time it is the staff is always happy to serve you. They are so kind and always want to start a conversation even after two or three times go in they recognize you. and the food is absolutely to die for.“

“I’d driven my 1M times and finally stopped. So glad I did…they serve an absolutely perfect Italian Grinder. The toasted sandwich was flavorful, crunchy and the know to add the lettuce after it comes out of the oven so it is not a soggy mess.I’m looking forward to going back.“

“Love their food! Been going there for about a year now, and everyone is very accommodating. Entree portions are huge and the price is excellent. Pizza is awesome too. Stopped going to Petrillo's and forget about Grand in town-BIG RIP OFF! with crappy service. Go to Amato's. You won't be disappointed.“

“Well I went here initially because of reviews about the pizza, which panned out fantastically. It turns out the rest of the menu is amazing as well. Oki and his staff are fabulous, great chefs, and excellent hosts. Take a couple slices to go, or dine in for an amazing Italian seafood pasta. They've got tons of other dishes. Their garlic bread knots are also way way above average. Homemade Italian desserts, too.“

“Enjoyed a dinner out a week or so ago - having never been to Sammy's and hearing mixed reviews. We started with the fried calamari and it was excellent! Very crisp, including fried hot peppers mixed in and marinara dipping sauce and a terrific creamy concoction that were both very good. I had ordered the meatballs but they did not come and belief there was a misunderstanding as the service was excellent and the meatballs were not on my bill at the end.My Truffle Risotto was prepared beautifully with three juicy jumbo scallops half-submerged in the risotto - cooked perfectly. There were four shrimp, I think, and they seemed to be the 21-25 count size, also dunked in the risotto. These were not bad but were definitely overcooked. While I enjoyed my meal, I would not reorder it as the risotto was just too rich for my tastes but others might disagree. My wife enjoyed her grilled salmon and veggies very much and my son enjoyed is NY Strip which was cooked as ordered. He can be picky about his steaks and often when we order medium rare it is very rare but this was cooked perfectly.A nice touch, which seems to be disappearing from restaurants, was the salad that came with the entree. Mind you, this was a very small salad but it was just right and not expected. All in, including one drink and a couple of coffees at the end - the bill was about $120 - which we felt was very reasonable as compared with other area restaurants for similar orders. Again, the service was terrific from start to finish. We will definitely return.“

“My family and I had a fantastic dinner. We enjoyed our appetizer and pizza. Our pizza was hot and fresh. My martini was delicious, I would definitely order it again. We ordered dessert and coffee(best dessert ever) . Our waitress was friendly and helpful. I will totally visit again soon.“

“This place is overall FABULOUS. I decided to grab a bite on a recent Thursday night around 7 pm bc I had read all the wonderful reviews. When I walked into the ristorante, there was a bevy of ppl throughout the establishment which was very encouraging. I asked the hostess if I could grab a seat at the bar & she quickly ushered me over. The bartender came over within a few mins & handed me a menu, poured me a glass of water & inquired about a drink order. I settled on a nice CA cab sauv which he poured immediately. The wine was delicious. It was Jam Cellars which I am not familiar with. I inquired with the bartender about items that people consistently love. He told me everything was great but the pizzas were fabulous. I ordered the Arugula & Proscuitto pizza. I was tempted to order an appetizer but I had a feeling the pizza would be plenty. As I was studying the decor is definitely modern with fantastic design & lighting. It used to be a casual soup, salad & sandwich place prior to this (a bit like Panera). It was busy & the dining room was bustling with staff & diners happily chatting away & enjoying their drinks & meals. Overall fabulous vibe & atmosphere. The music was low to medium & the conversation was the same. (I did not find it loud at all. It was a normal background noise). About 12-15 mins later, the pizza arrived hot from the oven. The presentation was fantastic. The fresh baby arugula was wilted over the hot cheese & the prosciutto was then layered on top of that & they used a really lovely flaked Parmesan over all of it. The dough WAS DIVINE. Freshly made, slightly airy with a slightly dense chew. I put a little cracked black pepper on top & YUM! DELISH!“

“The service was excellent. Cocktails were elevated, unique, and presented beautifully. 3 of our 4 meals were excellent and priced fairly. The steak dinner was the only disappointment. The cut of meat for a Prime Cut NY Strip Steak was too marbled and fatty. It felt more like a Ribeye Cut than a Strip and for $60 was a disappointment. The pasta dishes surpassed any past dish of any restaurant along the shoreline and the Roast Pork dinner from the trattoria menu was cooked to perfection. We will definitely visit again and won't order steak where the pasta is hand made.“

“A little pricey , but you get what you pay for. The food is absolutely excellent!“

“We have visited Rustica many times in the past and the food and service are consistently superb. Chelsea was our server at this visit and she was extremely efficient and affable. Although we were not going to a show at Goodspeed the night we dined here, this is undoubtedly the closest best restaurant near the opera house. We will continue to return to this little gem in the future!“

“My wife & I have been enjoying MANY weekday meals at TJ'S for more than several years. And I can honestly say that we have, not only enjoyed the food we ordered, but, more importantly, the caring and attentive staff that we have dealt with over those years. We could more highly recommend this restaurant as a place for you to enjoy a good meal!!“

“Held a birthday party here recently. Edisa, the owner was a pleasure to work with. She and wait staff were very professional. Food was excellent! Would highly recommend!“

“Excellent meal , perfect flavor and presentation, and generous portions“

“Five professional motor cycle riders who eat in a lot of food at different stops were very satisfied. Great prices/ great quality/ good quantity/fast service/ great waitress/ clean modern seating and restrooms/ ample free parking. Its now on our favorite list. Thank you for serving us so well!!“

“Stopped by on a roadtrip from PA to RI for a smoothie bowl & was captured by the "Apizza" sign. Went in, got a slice of cheese, fresh out the oven. Great slice, interior was beautiful, has a really great tradition of pizza making, counter lady was really nice. Absolutely would recommend if you're looking for a nice slice of pie in a beach town.“

“Have been going to Pasta Vita for approx.20 years! I've never purchased a meal I didn't truly enjoy! Very consistent food quality...You can't replicate the salmon meals at home for what you pay! Fav's: Any salmon, shrimp, chicken, sides or beef prepared meals! Stromboli's (huge) for price point! Hi Rich, Lou and staff!!“

“Excellent service, the atmosphere so beautiful.Our calzone was more than enough for two(we brought home half of it).The soups were delicious, perfect for a cold winter day, 1) spinach and 2)lentil-barley.Definitely we'll go back one day!“

“I dont know why but this is the first time ive ordered here, it wont be the last. Food was excellent. Really impressed.“

“Was in the area, and I'm kinda hard-wired to stop in at almost any Italian deli. So I stopped. And I ordered. Sausage and pepper sub w provy (amazing how we called them "wedges" where I grew up, "heroes" in the Bronx, and "grinders" where I currently live in northern CT).The sausage and peppers were very good, the bread not so much. Maybe it was the tomatoey/olive oil base, but the sub almost fell apart while I was eating it. Am used to the more substantial italian bread that really great Italian delis feature. Maybe a cold sub would've held up better. There is a wide assortment of hot foods (meatballs, chicken cutlets, eggplant, etc), and cold cuts. Prices reasonable. Bonus for featuring Foxon sodas.3.5 stars“

“A decadent restaurant that does not fall short in any of the categories. The food stimulates the palet and transcends you to another world. The sauce reminded me of being back in grandma's kitchen, who was born and raised in Italy. The atmosphere and price point deserves higher admiration then a mere 5 stars. I have never recommended a restaurant as highly as I do for Cafe Allegre, but don't just take my word for it, prove me wrong.“

“Stopped by on our way through CT from Long Island. Was pleasantly surprised with how great this pizza was! A little on the greasy side but nothing you couldn’t pick up with a napkin. The only “negative” was the inside is very plain. Not a ton a decor, but that’s not really important. Would deff come “

“We are so lucky to live near Dino's! The food is great, and Dino even makes carbonara for my husband even though it is not on the menu.“

“Great pizza, awesome bar with plenty of local beers to choose from. Don't expect a quiet sit-down though, the tables are right next to the pickleball court.Parking: Big lotKid-friendliness: Yeah it's a bar, but it's very chill, and most people are cool with kids being there.“

“Awesome Wooster Street style apizza! The legendary style continues!! For those of you who don't know...THE STYLE IS: very thin, slightly burned crust, and lots of oregano…no matter what the amateur critics say). The rest is the creativity of the chef. We shared a simple pepperoni and onion apizza, which met my critical expectations and then some! We also had the traditional buffalo wings…extra hot! Nice and crispy (again, like they’re supposed to be) with lots of sauce. Let’s face it, traditional customs and tradition are disappearing quickly in this country (FJB)…but TTG keeps Wooster Street Style apizza alive and prospering!“

“The pizza was hot and fresh when we picked it up. Nice crunch and a good balance of cheese and sauce. Sauce could have used a little seasoning in our opinion, but otherwise, it was very good.Parking: The parking lot is shared with another building. With it being busy, we were lucky enough to find one spot open in front of the building without having to park in front of the other building they are sharing with.“

“The food selection and quality is absolutely fantastic! The staff is second to none! We had a post funeral gathering for 50+. The owner was so easy to deal with and made, what could have been complicated, get easy. Wine selection is full range for every price range. I cannot say enough good about La Foresta!“