Italian Restaurants near Barnegat

“Great food - both the pizza and dinners. Salads are great too - a lot in them including hard boil eggs, roasted peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, green & black olives, onions, and of course lettuce - delicious! We highly recommend it!“

“The best decision we have ever made was to have Joe and his staff at Touch of Elegance cater our wedding! Joe was totally hands on from day 1. Our tasting was a phenomenal experience! Joe answered every one of our questions and even gave us information we didn’t even think to ask. When the wedding got closer he was so amazing with working with me to help me chose everything for our wedding. And the food- AMAZING! It was so amazing that we used him for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. I cannot say enough about our experience with Touch of Elegance, Joe, and the rest of his staff. We had the wedding of our dreams because of him and the Brant Beach Yacht Club! Our guests can’t stop talking about the food! And the amount of food we were sent home with?? Insane! Thank you Joe for EVERYTHING!“

“loyal customer for years but the order takers need to pay more attention to the orders over the phone.“

“Awesome food and friendly staff!“

“Absolutely love the owners dearly J and Danielle are two of the sweetest people. Food is top-notch and atmosphere is excellent for dinner with the family.

Kid-friendliness: The owner Jay is super cool with the kids. Gave coloring book and crayons and actually sat and talked with them. It was awesome.“

“We love this place! The employees are so appreciative, the food has been consistently deliciously, the prices are great and the delivery is quick. What more can you ask for?“

“As new Barnegat residents, we stumbled upon this gem while exploring our local businesses. The mussels marinar did not disappoint! My fiancé ordered the soft shell crab franchese, and was also very pleased. The bartender, Trish, was friendly, attentive, and made an amazing espresso martini. We will definitely be East Bay Italian Grille regulars.“

“I had such an amazing experience yesterday with Emilio from Luigi’s. I came in to order a pizza and fries. We were down for the day and wanted some food to take to the beach! I forgot my card in the terminal and Emilio brought it out to me!!! Then he came back again to bring me the stack of napkins I collected! I don’t know where my brain was but thank god he helped me out, as I was an hour from home! Also the pizza and fries soooo goood! Best fries I’ve had in awhile!“

“I was there on Thursday the food was great! Only problem was I wasn't aware of the gratuity that was put on for six or more people. So we ended up spending much more money than we excepted“

“We recently celebrated our son's first birthday with catering services provided by Zanos, and the food was exceptional. However, it was devoured all too quickly. Note to self: increase the order quantity next time. Thank you, Zanos!“

“The best restaurant in the area the guys go every Tuesday nite u won't be disappointed. 5 stars.“

“Love their food and friendly staff. One of our go to places on the Island!“

“Generous, kind family owned businesses. Fabulous food. Imbedded within our community, year after year. To which, you will feel part of OUR COMMUNITY…. Most of all their family love..“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 epic. That meal was to die for. Staff is perfectly trained and managed. Nothing but joy. Take my money please! The holiday decor was just lovely. I’m not easy to impress. There is some magic being done in that kitchen.“

“We stopped in here after our last evening of training at OCBJJ and the staff was super friendly. The owner made our pizza and was very hospitable. I would rank the pizza we had in my top 5 pizzas of my life. Was huge, and very delicious. If local or visiting you need to do yourself a favor and stop in for the best pizza in Jersey!“

“excellent service and value.“

“Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. The food came quickly and was hot and delicious.
The amount of food with each meal was generous. One member of our party ordered soup and salad. They were able to try multiple soups. Great experience all around.“

“Linguine and clam sauce is amazing! Owner is such a pleasure and nice to talk to you. Went there on Christmas Eve cause I needed garlic and he did not disappoint.❤️💚❤️“

“I think there is no better place than this!! I love food! 😍💯“

“Cannot rave about Giardino Sul Mare enough! Excellent service all around from the staff members. If you want delicious Italian food in the area, 100% check them out!“

“The food and service is excellent. IT DEFINITLY IS MY FAVORITE.“

“Kept driving by this place and finally got to try it out last week. As a Chicago native, I can tell you this is what I've been looking for the past 3 years of living here. The crust does not explode in your mouth like a bunch of tiny little splinters, it's softer and doughy. The ingredients and cheese are not skimped out on either, they are fresh ingredients and plentiful at that. The only thing I would change is more sauce, but I can do that myself next order on my own. Leftovers microwaved is a no go but air fried it's just like it came out of the oven all over again. In a Jersey full of Luigi's, pick Marios, you won't be disappointed. I suggest adding the wings into your order as well, best take out wings I've had from a pizza shop, super crispy breading and juicy interior.“

“The Chicken Scarpiello and Chicken Giovanni pasta dishes are absolutely amazing! Today was our first visit. We will be back. Our son recommended this place. We see why. Friendly staff and excellent service.“

“Great thin crust pie & amazing cheese calzone. I asked for extra mozzarella in calzone & it was perfect! Sauce very good. Our first time & will now try their famous Grandma Pie. Definitely our new go to! Thanks guys!“

“We had Kate & Ally’s cater a party at our local community center for 100 people. Everything from securing the date, choosing the menu, the food, and the service was top notch! I am so happy we were able to provide such high quality and creative food, but also, to have had the opportunity to just enjoy the party while the Kate and Ally staff handled it all from set up to clean up! Huge thank yous to Dianne, Lindsay, Janet, and Rich for all their hard work to help make my event special!“

“This place is second to none! Leah was our server and she was so helpful and had such a great attitude. The owner personally came out and spoke with us and had a few minute conversation, also watching him interact with the locals was amazing! My GF was stationed in Italy for 3 years and this is the closest she has had to authentic Italian food. Enjoy your trip back home to the owner and we will be back as soon as we can (Nebraska visitors)“

“My worker reconnected this place to me today, he knows the owner well... was my first time there. Food was absolutely amazing, and the owner was a sweetheart, such a doll.... 😊“

“We ordered dinner last night, and it was great as usual!! Our food arrived quickly, and it was hot and delicious! We love Ray’s wings (hot and honey are our favorite) and pizza! My family has been ordering from Ray’s for over 5 years, and I don’t think we have ever had a bad meal… everything is consistently good! Ordering is easy and delivery is fast!!“

“Great pizza and nice staff 🥰“

“My 3 year old is autistic and will only eat certain foods which are usually chicken fingers and fries, I recently ordered myself penne in vodka sauce with chicken and to my absolute surprise my son tried a piece of the pasta and ate a whole bowl!! The food is always so flavorful and delicious! Our favorite pizza so far is the Lucy Special! The bread is so light and soft and the meatballs are to die for!! I’ve lived in manahawkin for 3 years and you guys are always our first place to recommend and order from! Their desserts always taste so fresh and those cannolis and cheesecake are to die for!!!! Sincerely, Tackle Ave!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are beyond grateful to Pies on Nine South for their incredible generosity and quick response during our Staff Appreciation Week luncheon. After unexpectedly running out of food, they stepped up without hesitation—donating enough delicious food to feed the rest of our staff and having it ready in just 30 minutes! The service was fast, friendly, and truly above and beyond. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us celebrate the amazing teachers and staff who give so much every day. We’ll absolutely be ordering from you again! Highly recommend this place—not just for the great food, but for the amazing people behind it! 💚“

“I got to say for sorrows is good real good quick delivery times they're honest if they say a certain time they're there but you got to be careful because when it shows up it is real hot real hot and really good food excellent“

“Everything was delicious. Priced great. Nice atmosphere. Great waitress“

“The worst pizza ? ever had!!!“

“Anthony’s pizza has been a blessing. Tonight, they delivered a Christmas blessing to myself and many of my neighbors. Delivering delicious pizza and pasta to people in need.
It’s truly amazing what they have done. The food is delicious! The pizza is perfect. And the kindness is truly appreciated.
Every experience I have had with Anthony’s has been top notch. Thank you for all you do in our Lacey community, providing pizza to the people for Christmas, donating towards fundraisers, and getting involved with events like Lacey in Lights.
It’s a true joy and honor to have such wonderful staff and restaurant that helps our community. Thank you for everything!“

“It’s not New York City Pizza, but it’s one of the better ones in the area, and they do a pretty consistent job. Pretty smooth run place. I need to commend them.
Always there when ya need a decent slice/pie or meal. Well priced as well.“

“This Giant Zeppole filled with Cannoli cream and topped with Nutella was Absolutely Amazing! I shed a tear of Happiness after taking my first bite.“

“Our waitress Kristen was AMAZING! So sweet and prompt! The food is always off the charts delicious! But the hostess, Wilma, was awful! She was Rude from the moment we walked in! Claimed she didn’t have our reservation (which we made 3 days in advance) they DID make room for us, but she didn’t treat her staff well, and we witnessed her putting them down and arguing with them! Not a good roll model at all! All in all good Italian food though!“