50 Best Italian Restaurants near Absecon

“Great spot, good food and great service. The staff is friendly and the crowd is great too.“

“OMG there is nothing I have tried that I do not like. Last night I got a basic chicken sandwich I substituted the roll for a giant garlic knot because of my severe dairy intolerance and it was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had...EVER! My son had the vegan cheese steak stromboli and he loved it. I have tried some of the vegan things he has gotten and they are fantastic, you would never know your eating vegan! They are clean and friendly, food is great and they are great with all my questions about ingredients and substitutions due to my dietary issues.“

“Love Black Kat, the food and the service. The pizza is the best.“

“The food and Service are top notch. I had stopped going years ago but am so glad we had our family Christmas celebration here and it was fantastic. They went above and beyond. We've been numerous times since and each time is better than before. Portions are insane!“

“First time there. Friendly staff and excellent food and service. Nice portions, great taste. Will be back.“

“We had dinner at Chef Vola’s on 9/17/25 to celebrate my Birthday. What an excellent dinner and experience. The service is wonderful and our head waiter Anthony is a great guy who provides the best service. The food is beyond comparing it to another restaurant. My wife had the salmon with special sauces that she said was the best she ever had. The bone in veal parmigiana was the best I have ever had by far and there is no comparison. We had the blush pasta which also was outstanding. Our sincere gratitude to the Chef Vola staff for making my birthday extra special.“

“National Pizza Night! Andrea pizza was awesome as was the Tricolre Salad as a starter. Last visit @ Pulia the Frito Misto and Carbonara were delicious. Hidden gem in Ventnor, NJ.“

“You have to try this restaurant! Absolutely best in area. Everything we had was outstanding . I have some food allergy issues that other places will it accommodate , Mike went out of his way to take care of me and the dinner was best we have had in a long time. You have to try this you will not be disappointed“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“The Branzino, melt in your mouth explosion of well balanced culinary experience. The wait teams are very well coordinated and genuine which enhances the ambiance. You will miss something special should you not experience this at least once.“

“The food was delicious! Outstanding service as well! Large portions and the desert was exceptional! Would definitely go back!“

“Food was amazing! We had the chicken veggie soup , black bean soup, guacamole, spinach salad with sautéed peppers an onions& provolone, buffalo chicken wrap... all amazing“

“My wife and I’s favorite Italian restaurant in the entire country. Closest dish you will get to dining in Italy. 🇮🇹 Food is so authentic ! We go every year for our anniversary. Atmosphere is amazing and staff so accommodating with their table side made dishes. I recommend any of the bone in veal dishes. Make sure you make reservations but once you eat here you will understand why as it’s a one of a kind experience ! Five stars all around !“

“last Saturday night we had another delicious meal with friends, Cordivaris never disappoints!“

“Booked from the casino floor of Tropicana and had a table in 15 minutes. Nice table with ocean view. Our waiter “William” was spot on! Took time to introduce himself and make a connection with us as individuals, not just another table on a night that appeared to be short staffed, covering many tables. He was attentive to maintaining a comfortable table to clear plates and refresh our drinks.“

“Best vegetable pizza ever!“

“Just ate here Friday the 11th, service was excellent from the young gentleman who greeted us and seated us to Abby our server and the food was top notch-carmines salad- chicken parm, eggplant parm and rigatoni with meatballs— 5 stars“

“The food!!!!! Great bartenders and did I say, the food? Sooooooo delish!“

“Excellent in every way!!“

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“This Place was the best place I ever went to in Atlantic City outside the casino areas. What a vibe. It makes you not want to get out of your seat. Reminds you of your Sunday family dinners with an explanation point. So much fun and attention to making sure you come back. New owners are from South Philly and are a blast to be around. The food, well is probably the best i ever had with my party of 6. Great place for food, entertainment and cocktails. You can stay and have a blast all night. They are expanding into a bigger area right next door!! Up and coming this is a must go to“

“The restaurant is located insideThe Claridge Hotel, the services is excellent, the manger Mrs.Irene is very nice also attentive as well all the waitress, my husband and I went today to get a breakfast. we are atended by Adelaide, excelente servicios plus is very sweet and polity, we love the place fancy and elegant, the music perfect atmosphere sound, we choose the Special Breakfast the Western Omelette which included coffee, very affordable, it was just perfect and delicious taste, we love it, we will be back went ever we go to Atlantic City again, Thanks you for your service.“

“Spent a week in the area. This is the only place that had decent food at a fair price. Keep up the great work!“

“My sister made a reservation for my wife and I and let me tell you,I don't regret it at all!! Chef did a bang up job on both of our dishes!!! Management you could tell had his stuff in order with his staff,and our server,SIERRA,or CIERA not sure of the spelling was in the top 3 of the best waiters or waitresses I've ever dealt with very attentive,VERY ATTRACTIVE actually gorgeous ND very friendly made my wife even feel comfortable!!Anyway if ur gonna go out to eat,go to........ LA CUCINA RISTORANTE. Northfield NJ,ask for Ellis the manger if you have any problems and he will help I saw him talking to every table to make sure everything was okay!!!!! Him and that server SIERRA/ciera looked like they worked great together“

“Our food was wonderful Authentic Italian .The server was also great. Will def go back“

“The food 🥘 was excellent including Ben and Jerry’s ice cream you ordered breakfast from 7:00am through 12:00pm Monday through Sunday.“

“Let me tell you... we go all the time. Tonight was a special occasion. It was my boyfriend's birthday. We were with the kids. He had a diabetic incident and was critically low. Sunday gravy 100% acted quick and indiscreetly and I couldn't be more grateful. They brought a wet rag with ice, Coca-Cola to bring up his blood sugar instantly. Top notch. No one else even knew and we were able to carry on with our celebratory dinner. I am forever grateful. Thank you all!!!! Class act!“

“Great food & great service“

“Great place to eat the best Italian food in Sommer point, I love it!“

“Best subs in Galloway, no contest. Prices for subs are very reasonable. My favorite is the honey turkey with provolone (Bonus: it's usually sharp provolone.) My husband and I love that their lettuce, tomato, and onion is sliced super thin. Their lunchmeat is always yummy, and cut just the way we like it. I have never had anything from their deli that I didn't like.“

“The place is under new ownership!!!!“

“Great location for a private party!! We had the best time celebrating my son and niece’s first holy communion!! Thank you so much!! Delicious food and wonderful service!“

“Lovely atmosphere, amazing food. Servers were very friendly and acknowledgable. Definitely a must try when in Atlantic City“

“It's like going home on Christmas Day. While George is no longer there to greet you with a friendly smile and a warm hug, his counterparts are, and they do a fine job. The room is exceptional, the menu has been a bit disappointing of late, so we make many more trips to the Steak House right next door, and the Sunday brunch was not very good the last time we dined there on Mother's Day. All and all, we know everything changes, we have been going to the establishment well over 30 years and it is not the same as it was in the beginning, but still way above many others. If you are old enough and lucky enough to remember the days when we would sing to a strolling guitar and accordion, then you know how magical and special it really was in the past. It is too bad they cannot recreate those times, they were a dining experience like no other.“

“best food in town“

“I work at Absecon Family Dental and I had to run to the UPS store to return something and I decided to pick up something for myself and my son. Didn't want to cook, I drove around and spotted Napoli Pizza Grill. I walked in and it smelled amazing. I ordered a Sicilian Margherita Pizza. It was the longest 55 minute drive, especially on an empty stomach. I love this gem of a place, it took me back to my hometown NYC. I love this place, they were welcoming and the place is so clean. I'm going to let my coworkers know about you guys. Again thank you guys for the great Pizza. Customer for life, many blessings to you all“

“Highly recommend the gnocchi, pizza, and figtini! We ate dinner here with 5 people. Service was slower but I expect that at a good restaurant where everything is made to order. It is worth the wait! We loved it so much we came back 2 nights later and sat at the bar for pizza and drinks.“

“Bocca is really one of the best shore restaurants in NJ. Sure, it looks like a typical pub/tavern, but the quality of the food, at family friendly prices cannot be beat. Highly recommended.“

“Decided to try it, in spite of some mixed reviews. We are so glad we did! The service was excellent, and the food was way better than we had hoped for! Appetizers, to main course, cocktails and dessert, were all fabulous. The ambience was quirky, and interesting, lots of things to grab your attention. So, do yourself a favor, and give it a try. We did, and we will be going back!!“

“Ah, first time here tonight. Incredible service, literally insane food, booming with flavor. Our server Nora was the sweetest. If you’re in town you won’t have regrets! 12/10!“

“Great food & service! I got the bow tie pasta and it was incredible and my fiancé got the steak and said it was great. Staff was super friendly, however, there were these older drunk men at the bar (about 5 or 6 of them) and they were being so loud, cursing, and just carrying on and making a huge scene. I literally had to yell at my fiancé who was sitting RIGHT next to me. They ruined the whole vibe and experience. The staff did nothing to quiet them and they were just so freaking obnoxious!!“

“The pizza is the best anywhere in NJ. The dough is perfectly made. At 10:45 I called and ordered an extra large pie for delivery. It came exactly the time the guy said! Amazing pizza amazing workers! Thank you mystic pizza“

“The best chicken cheesesteak I have ever had in my life. Will never order elsewhere. Two words - twist bread!!!“

“Barrels needs more reviews!! We love ordering from Barrels! We have never dined in, we always order out and usually on a Sunday. For this order, we got the wrong meal and boy was I bummed out!! We were clear with our direction and even repeated the order but somehow the order was incorrect. Aside from this snafu, I would 100% recommend eating the food from Barrels. The portions are large, the quality & flavor delicious and consistent.“

“Great food , best pizza around with fresh ingredients and high quality pizza sauce ! Rocco (owner ) is genuinely a great person !“

“Another delicious meal at this excellent Italian eatery. Yes, it's expensive, but we are at an AC casino, so, we expect the prices. Our server, Jose, was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. This Restautant is responsive and accommodating to individual food requests. This certainly is not the way it was with the previous Italian eatery here. Definitely a step above.“

“Delicious food is served at Cousin's Restaurant in Ocean City, NJ.“

“Not sure why the reviews are lower because everything we had was delicious! My husband got the Branzino and the presentation was amazing and it tasted divine! Go Monday-Wednesday for the Prix Fixe menu for $69.99 for 3 courses. Great deal for AC prices!“

“Fantastic quality pizza that’s starts with perfect dough. I learned tonight that they even maintain their quality through their delivery service. Highly recommend!“

“Our party of three had delicious cheeseburgers 🍔 and fries for lunch watching the Eagles beat Detroit!! We’ve been here many times and always a good time.“