31 Best Italian Restaurants near Avalon

“Service was poor . Food was good was over priced they changed 3% for using a card“

“food was absolutely amazing, staff was kind, and attentive but not annoyingly over. Definitely will be back when we come back to avalon“

“Nts why this place has a meh rating because it was delicious. We got 2 pies (Marinara & pepperoni)- both packed with flavor and crispy. Reminded me of our neighborhood pizza shop in NYC. Service was excellent, food came fast even though they were getting busy with orders- thank you Marco! This is for the parents- bathroom is clean and sizable enough for a stroller. No changing table but lots of room for stroller or standing diaper changes.“

“Simply amazing! Perfect food, service and view. The best restaurant at the Jersey shore.“

“The meal was incredible! Appetizers were arugula salad and eggplant rollatini . Dinner was the salmon and the chicken francaise was phenomenal! The server was kind, personal and attentive. Best meal we’ve had down here in a while!“

“My family had an amazing experience and dinner on Mothers Day! Our appetizers came out perfect timing. The calamari& bruschetta are our favs. Dinner was exceptional and very good“

“Great find on 97th Street in Stone Harbor, NJ“

“It was New Year's Eve and we were unaware there was a special menu for the day. Although a prefix menu, the choices were plentiful. The lobster bisque was a little fishy, but had good flavor. The pappardelle was very tasty. We would like to return to enjoy some of the foods on the regular menu.“

“Took my mom here as part of her surprise 60th birthday trip. The Taste of Italy was so good that she cried! Everyone was friendly, the atmosphere was very cozy, and the food couldn’t have been better. Can’t wait to come back next time we’re in town!“

“Very disappointed. Roll ends were burnt and broccoli rab had too many hard stems.“

“Excellent food, family sized meals, great hospitality.“

“Hidden Gem in Wildwood Creat. Fantastic food and great service. The prices are not high for the quality food and the amount of food you get. 👍“

“best italian joint in town highly recommended“

“Andrea Trattoria catered our wedding in Sea Isle on 9/24/2022. The food was absolutely amazing! It was without a doubt the best buffet we've ever experienced. Tino worked with us to make sure we had a wide variety of apps, salads, and entrees. We requested Gulf shrimp and he was able to make that happen for us! Thank you, Tino and team at Andrea Trattoria!“

“One of our favorite restaurants [Original] One of our favorite restaurants“

“Went Friday night of Labor Day weekend which was our first time. We did not have reservations but were able to get a table for 3 right away! It was somewhat early which was a good thing because the joint got packed after time! Mario but with a D was our server and did a great job!! The food…Amazing!! Not sure about the reviews that say small portions, I was plenty full when we left! If you’re looking for a ton of cheap food go to Golden Corral!! I had the chicken parm with rigatoni which was excellent! My daughter and wife loved their dinner as well! Great French fries!!! My only complaint was the wood chairs!! Slightly uncomfortable after some time and I was afraid that if I ripped one the picture on the wall may have fallen!! The chair being uncomfortable could be just me due to pulling a hammie in a dance off at Aston Barnaby’s back in the day!! Thanks for the memories!!“

“best subs and homemade Italian sides. second to none. If you’ve never tried it, you have no idea what you are missing. Customer friendly service ❤️“

“Grandma’s pizza is delicious“

“Hey Joe, a ship is only as good as it’s Captain,, and you are one fine Captain. The Bayville Long Island Senior group visited your restaurant on Monday December 1,2025. The Christmas decor was festive and put us all in the holiday spirit. The food was delicious and the wait service was courteous and very efficient. But the highlight of our visit was the entertainment you shared with us. Singing Christmas carols, old time favorites and of course the very funny jokes you told. All made for a memorable night of Christmas joy, good food and fabulous hospitality. I will be sharing our experience with all my friends. The next time we are in the vicinity, you can count on a visit. Sincerely Bob G, Vice President of the Bayville L.I. Senior Center ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We just Love us some Panzini’s pizza, cheesesteaks, and chicken cheesesteaks! Honestly anything I’ve ever had there is excellent! The owner is one of the nicest guys! He is friendly and a real down to earth guy! We won’t go anywhere else in Sea Isle. Give them a try, you won’t regret it! 5 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“We had an amazing experience on our wedding day last weekend at Duffinetti’s. The owner was extremely accommodating and dedicated to making our day extra special. She allowed us to drop our wedding cake off prior to opening for storing, served an amazing meal for our large party, served our wedding cake and even arranged the performer to play our wedding song for our first dance. We couldn’t thank her and the staff enough for making our day amazing.“

“We stopped in this afternoon for our usual, Roast pork sandwiches. My husband orders his with long hots and provolone and mine just provolone. Either way you choose they are always delicious, seasoned perfectly, and cooked with high quality ingredients. I am very fussy about roast pork. Their’s is done right! The owner and staff make you feel welcome each time you enter their establishment. Such a treat to enjoy all year but especially in the off season!! Thanks!“

“My family and I had frequented La Fontana (Strathmere) for over 20 years. What drew us back for some time was the humbleness of fine Italian food mixed with genuinely kind and low keyed charismatic servers. There was unfortunately a shift in management. Our relationship with La Fontana changed. Our final dinner at La Fontana (Strathmere) ended with the general restaurant manager having an explosive fit directed toward two life long friends in their mid-80s.“

“I chose this restaurant for my husband’s birthday dinner. We had an amazing meal in a pretty setting. Aside from being extremely impressed with all of the flavors, from appetizer to dessert, our server, Ari (not sure I’m spelling it correctly) was just the sweetest, knowledgeable and kind young woman. She was very attentive but not annoyingly. There were other servers walking around making sure tables were cleared of finished apps, salads and such. They work as a team and made the experience so enjoyable. Everything flowed so smoothly. We enjoyed delicious cocktails and the food was so on point. We’re giving Santorini ALL the stars! We will most definitely be back, again and again!“

“I chose this restaurant for my husband’s birthday dinner. We had an amazing meal in a pretty setting. Aside from being extremely impressed with all of the flavors, from appetizer to dessert, our server, Ari (not sure I’m spelling it correctly) was just the sweetest, knowledgeable and kind young woman. She was very attentive but not annoyingly. There were other servers walking around making sure tables were cleared of finished apps, salads and such. They work as a team and made the experience so enjoyable. Everything flowed so smoothly. We enjoyed delicious cocktails and the food was so on point. We’re giving Santorini ALL the stars! We will most definitely be back, again and again!“

“5 stars!! Amazing hoagies and salads. Fast friendly service. Highly recommended!!“

“The Meatball & Eggplant Grinders were delicious, absolutely will be back to try pizzas and other appetizers.French Fries were crispy and seasoned well.Definitely, looking forward to dining in person.Delivery was quick and easy!10/10“

“We always order our hoagies from the crest location. Fresh rolls and great hoagies but today was the first time my tuna was not up to par. Me and my husband share the tuna and cheese hoagie on the beach and today we both said we ate a bread Sandwich!😳😩😬“

“5 Stars - Unbelievable Food! I was on the hunt for a great cheesesteak and stumbled upon this spot—wow, am I glad I did! Their food is even better than Gino’s, which is saying a lot. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can tell they use top-quality ingredients. If you’re looking for the best cheesesteak around, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!“

“Great food great people!!!“

“Great family restaurant. Found the sausage sandwich I was searching for here. Outstanding.“