49 Best Italian Restaurants near Bay Head

“Hard to beat these Eats Beautiful restaurant“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“Our friend highly recommended Spanos Restutant , our first time, Was absolutely outstanding, The nicest customer service was the owner introduced himself to us with three special appetizers he made and greeted us with a Bon appétit Everything is made special to order,go go go and order there homemade bread pudding with chocolate in middle & there vanilla ice cream Thank you Mr Spano , for a special evening ??“

“Wow The best Italian restaurant at the jersey shore if you go Friday or Saturday you better get a reservation I would suggest you get one during the week also to be safe. Byob food and atmosphere are outstanding and the hostess waitresses and owner are so nice they make you feel like you were invited to their home for Sunday dinner with the family.“

“The food is outstanding!, service is awesome!. My wife and I have been coming here for years and every time is better than the last. Keep up the good work Lubranos your establishment is amazing!“

“Another fabulous meal! Food is prepared expertly and the portions are very generous. The staff is attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is calming and inviting. Pasta is always cooked to perfection imagine Al dente pasta in a restaurant! Chicken francese was delightful. Steak giambotta was tender and huge! Perfect family destination“

“Excellent food, service and ambiance. Kristin was amazing!“

“I haven't left a review in while. I have been to F&R for many different occasions. My Brother in law and my wife's mile stone birthday. My own birthday 🎂 and every chance we can stop by. Love the family owned restaurant and all the people running it, front and back. Thanks to Michelle and Danielle Tonight was amazing the Tuna appetizer was tremendous and our favorite dinners were spot on. ( Chicken Papa) And filet mignon. If you have never been there it's a Must. Upscale Italian restaurant. Byo. Love it and Thank you ladies“

“Amazingly delicious food. Friendly service“

“The food was so so delicious highly recommended. You will not be disappointed the people there were very friendly. I will definitely return.“

“Fabulous calamari appetizer, the tenderest calamari we’ve ever had! Can’t wait for the entree to arrive! With Anthony Capozio“

“What a great time! I'm not sure why some reviews say ride staff. I didn't see that at all. Tables are a little toght but not that bad. Service was exceptional and they have a TON of gluten free food. Save room for dessert. Only thing is go early or you'll be waiting even though you have reservations and BYOB. Can't wait to go back!“

“The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We will be going back. Plus a byob is always nice.“

“Wonderful staff. Great atmosphere and DELICIOUS FOOD!“

“This restaurant was delicious!!! Everything was wonderful from the waiters to the food that was amazing. The owner Ken went around to all tables and made us feel like family. thank You Saltimbocca I will absolutely be back.“

“Went there for the first time ever. Had to bring our phone to be fixed in the same plaza. So we stopped in for a bite to eat. Nick had a meatball empanada which was absolutely delicious. I had “the tower” two pieces of fried eggplant with layered fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers topped with a balsamic reduction glaze. OMG it was so very light and refreshing. After the phone was fixed several hours later we went back and got more to have for dinner.“

“I took my friend out to dinner for her birthday. We had the most amazing experience at Tardis! The food was absolutely incredible and the service was wonderful! This is most definitely a 5 star restaurant in every way! Highly recommended!“

“Love it! The best! Feels like family. We send all our guests here. Walkable from the house!“

“Loved the food and the atmosphere here. A beautiful place to bring your family for a nice meal. The staff was so nice and took care of all of our needs. Highly recommended!!!!“

“Always accommodating! Very close to work and convenient.“

“The chef knows flavor! I had a personal, white pizza with broccoli which had a wonderful hint of garlic!

I can often tell if a new place will offer good food as the yummy aroma was met when I walked in!

I'll return for sure!!
Oh, I was charged for side pasta sauce which was left out. ??‍♀️
I would've liked to taste that!“

“atmosphere was phenomenal staff was great food was spectacular highly recommend“

“We just had my daughter’s bridal shower there and everything was perfect. We chose the lunch buffet and the food was delicious. There was so much included and it was priced very reasonably. The room upstairs was very spacious for our group of 40 people. It was nice to have our own bathroom and bar. The servers were friendly and attentive and also very helpful. Thank you for making the day run so smoothly. It was perfect!!“

“Awesome food and service by Justin! Thank you!“

“I have to give a huge thank you to Brooklyn Bistro for the amazing job they did for my daughters graduation dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was absolutely amazing. Thank you Brooklyn Bistro <3“

“My husband and I went to Patricia’s and we were overly happy with everything. The food was awesome. the service was awesome. Everyone there was so friendly. I would highly recommend ❤️“

“Tonight was my second time doing happy hour at JoeBellas. The Fig and Pear martini is straight up divine. The happy hour menu is fun. I had no problem eating Parmesan Truffle Fries for dinner LOL so so yummy. My husband and I brought his cousins last Saturday for a beautiful sit down dinner and as we were being seated we saw our neighbor's from two houses over! Bought them a round of course. Everyone was very happy with their meal. What a fun local restaurant. You'll wait in the summer time of course, totally worth the wait but now that we locals have it back I'll be frequenting more often. I happen to bring a friend tonight who is now a loyal fan. #lovejoebellas“

“Great restaurant. Beautiful setting and the staff was so pleasant and accommodating.“

“Thank you to Ellen and her associates for making our vow renewal amazing. Food was amazing and wonderful to work with!“

“Great food and friendly service. Local family atmosphere. Highly recommended 👌“

“Everything in the store that’s offered“

“Love this place!! Always an excellent meal. Last night my boyfriend had a blackened pork chop with Murphy sauce and I had Monk fish Francaise. Both absolutely delish!!“

“i was treated to a great Birthday dinner on Saturday evening. Our waitress was amazing and never stopped running. Very crowded. the shrimp scampi was delicious.“

“Great friendly good food stuff“

“Ordered for pick up and when I received the order two of the items I got had barely any sauce in them. I felt bad calling to complain but I did and the manager Scotty was very helpful and understanding and replaced the items with extra sauce on the side and gave 2 free deserts. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, best experience I’ve had with a restaurant.“

“Best Restaurant in New Jersey.“

“Johnny G’s just catered our sons birthday party and it was AMAZING. Definitely recommend to anyone. Mike was awesome and very helpful. 11 out of 10 for sure!!!“

“Just a great dining experience….exceptional food, courteous service, friendly atmosphere Will definitely be back“

“Aside from the individual pizzas which are delicious. The steak salad is very good. Might be a little pricey but when you want quality great tasting food Nino's is a hit!“

“I ordered a large catering order and when I went to go pay for it, sitting by the register was spinach Stromboli's... It looked so good, I had to order one for lunch. Well, it had to be the BEST Stromboli I have ever had. If you have never tried Della Cucina, you need to because you do not know what you are missing. A BIG 5 star for this establishment and also very clean and friendly service.“

“I erroneously left a negative review for Attilios Pizza in Wall. Since I don't know how to delete the review, I wanted to take this opportunity to apologize to Attilios and let customers know, I didn't intend for that review to be on the Attillios website. PLEASE disregard my review ----- ATILLIOS is AWESOME!“

“This is our go to place when down the shore! I’ve tried so many dishes here but my favorite meal by far is the Chicken Marcello. Chicken strips with Vinegar Peppers & Potatoes. Outstanding! My wife got the Eggplant Rollatini, but like me has tried numerous others! Kudos to the kitchen staff! The staff is always so friendly. Highly recommend to all.“

“Just had dinner here with my husband and son. We enjoyed everything. The service was great. Everyone very friendly, welcoming, and professional. I highly recommend the Apple salad with grilled chicken! My son LOVES Benny's pepperoni pizza....We had a great time and will return again❤❤“

“Literally the best homemade bread. The subs are to die for.“

“had ANOTHER delicious dinner from Pondrelli’s tonight! Penne Vodka, Chix Murphy, & a plain pie. The owner’s Anthony & Luigi just don’t miss! You are always greeted with a smile & welcomed back! Food is always hot, fresh, & made with the best ingredients! 10000/10🤌🏼 Thanks guys! See ya soon! 🙂“

“We’ve been going to Mossuto’s before it was a restaurant and it never disappoints. Great for the whole family. I love the pizzas and pastas if we eating there and the roasted tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are not to be missed! My daughter loves the meatballs and spaghetti. And of course the bread. Very kid-friendly as I’ve been taking my daughter there since she was very small.“

“Excellent service by Don. We were fortunate to be seated in front corner window which gave us privacy. Every dish ordered was excellent, including dessert. The back room includes a brick oven. Worth the 5 stars I posted!“

“A must when in Monmouth County. Thin, pastry like crust that has the perfect crisp, antipasta chopped or not, New England clam chowder to rival Boston. It is always busy and filled with both regulars and Bennies, anyone who manages to find this hidden gem along the Route 35 bridge by Belmar, will keep coming back. If you're bold, take their t-shirt challenge and eat an XL Pie to go home with pride.“

“Great food and excellent service!“