50 Best Italian Restaurants near Boonton

“I highly recommend this restaurant. Service and food are excellent.“

“Delicious pizza and entrees! Great dining room service I highly recommend I live in NY“

“Excellent restaurant serving everything from gourmet Northern Italian cuisine to specialty Pizzas in a elegant, yet casual setting. They also have a fun and lively bar scene and very efficient and friendly service. I would certainly recommend Matta Donna.“

“Another new place tonight. Got delivery from grub hub. Got a Spinach & Cheese Roll which was filled with spinach and cheese made fresh. Some pepperoni chips which was pretty interesting. Beef, Chicken & Bacon Empanada which to me was a plain chicken empanada but was still good. Got a Vegetable Stromboli as well. Was packed with vegetables. Stromboli was a bit soggy but still was pretty good. Would definitely go again.“

“I ordered from my job once in a while and don't have time to call. Their online ordering system is amazing and you can write any note and they will actually read it and do what you need. I had a problem months ago and the owner actually called me and spoke with me. She was a very nice lady and the reason I haven't nixed the place. Food is delicious 😊 5 stars always!“

“Been a while since we went to Axton’s, but my wife and I will be celebrating 30 years this week, we thought we’d start with a fine dinner WTH Chef Anton. Early on a Sunday during the summer was far from their busy time, so we had a chance to chat. For starters, we shared an apple mango salad. Shame on me for not reading the menu. The dressing is apple mango. Home made! I was looking for mango in the salad. Apple, craisins, two kinds of cheese…. Perfect for a hot July day. My wife ordered the shrimp marinara over spinach instead of pasta. Delicious and even more impressive was that the shrimp had their tails removed. A great touch. The piece de resistance was my scallop special. Scallops topped with Crabcake coating topped with bacon. Served over a bed of spinach with cherry tomatoes and more. My wife called it spectacular. I thought it was a taste of heaven. Couldn’t figure out one taste in the sauce. Originally thought mango, but there was none in the salad. Had to ask if it was peach? Mango was the winner. The dish was a bigger winner!“

“Wonderful food. Nice attentive service!“

“This is an AMAZING restaurant with such wonderful ambience. We celebrated our marriage blessing there because the food is exceptional and the service is fantastic.“

“Close to NYC level of fine dining... service and food both are excellent! Very reasonable prices, I'll be back.“

“Service and food were fantastic…we will be back again. Recommend to everyone I know“

“The best pizza in NJ“

“Oh man… where to start. The service was phenomenal, great recommendations, great atmosphere, the owner, Ms. Dana greeted us with a smile, Nikki the manager was great to deal with. Now the food… I had the special, “The Gobbler” and it was unbelievably tasty. The crunch from the toasted bread, the flavors all together were a symphony on my taste palette. My gf got the “Toni Ann” and she couldn’t talk while we were eating together because she wouldn’t stop stuffing her face. After she said the chicken cutlet was cooked perfect, mozzarella was fresh, peppers were exquisite. Overall experience was just mind-blowing. I’d recommend Ferraro’s to any person, local or travelers, you NEED to stop and eat here.“

“This is our favorite place… This is the side of meatballs and Ziti Norcina with homemade sausage. I have tried many different pasta dishes and love them all. It’s hard to choose when I get there. The service and staff are great. But the person that stands out to us, every time we go is Roy. He appreciates our business and is very friendly and outgoing. Every restaurant needs a Roy. Thanks, keep it up…“

“We ate dinner for the first time at Enzo’s last weekend ! The food was delicious ! Def recommend reservations . We had the pleasure to meet Frank he was so enjoyable to chat too as well as shared his k owledge on a few dishes . Made us feel welcome ! We will be back“

“Wow was it busy at lunch. Long line and I thought it would move quicker so make sure you aren’t in a rush. I went with the italian tuna special sandwich. It was good but found it a little dry. It also needed more acidity. The staff works clean which is always good to see. I would come back to try another sandwich. The antipasto salad was good. Nice balance of acidity and saltiness. There is street parking and I didn’t have a hard time getting a spot. Not dying to come back but if I was in the area I would. 3.5 stars is about right.“

“Monica‘s restaurant is a great place to eat delicious food. Very friendly professional, hard-working staff.“

“If I could give it six stars I would. I judge all others based on this restaurant. It’s a well oiled machine that never disappoints. Only bring your best clients here, and those that you truly love.“

“Just delicious and the service for our large group was fantastic“

“The best in the county! Great service!! A must!!“

“Excellent food, excellent service and reasonably priced!“

“Excellent food and service always an enjoyable evening at Michael Angelo’s in Fairfield“

“Back in October, we had a surprise 30th birthday dinner for my daughter with a party of 22 people. The waitress was spectacular. The staff and owners were veryaccommodating and the food was delicious. They allowed us to come ahead of time to decorate. The event turned out wonderful!!!“

“One of the best Italian dinners I've ever enjoyed! Silvio is a great owner, host, chef. The food, including the appetizers were spot-on delicious. The bread was spectacular. We celebrated our daughter's engagement and my 74th birthday and it was excellent. Silvio, Mateo will definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This was our favorite restaurant for years when we lived in NJ. We were in area last week (after 15 years). WOW - the menu, the food, the cocktails, the service and effort put into everything is still FABULOUS! Our dinner on Friday was so good, we ate there again on Saturday night. Thank you Dan and your entire team.“

“The food is always great. Fresh and diverse and the specials are always interesting The brick oven pizzas are just the right size and are always piping hot. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Very well priced for the sized meals that you receive. Very ie atmosphere. And it’s B.Y.O.B. CANT MISS PLACE TO DINE“

“Best Italian restaurant in motown! very classy and relaxing atmosphere. love dining outside during the summer. Food and service are always great!“

“Went for the first time over the weekend, food was incredible, will not disappoint !!
It's a BYOB.
Definitely make a reservation there's only about eight tables. Owners are wonderful

Parking: After 6:00 street parking is free“

“Great birthday celebration Food was delicious Service was fabulous Definitely recommend“

“Such a great place, from the food to the staff there is no where else I go to enjoy quality time with friends and family. love it here and thank you Ilpanino for always going above and beyond.“

“I would put this restaurant above just about any restaurant in the state of New Jersey and maybe all restaurants in Jersey as far as freshness Taste price and service. Everyone I ever brought here was amazed at how good the food is.As I’m reading all these reviews, there’s always that one who will find something wrong so they can sound like they know more than everybody else. this restaurant is in a class all its own trust me. The owner Rosario, who is the chef is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and his food is truly amazing. The best experience I ever had and every time I come the experience is absolutely amazing. By the way, I’ve been in just about every restaurant around. I’m in the restaurant business. I should know. if I could give this Restaurant 10 stars I would.“

“wonderful ambience ! wonderful food ♡ service!“

“Divina’s Restaurant hits the “bullseye” I. A wide variety of categories.
Great food, amazing attentive service, and the chef/owner is really Italian.
Price wise is another bull’s eye.
The management/owner Mario has an astute sense of knowing what the clients want, resulting in the restaurant being always packed.
Kudos to Mario, the waiter, and kitchen staff!!“

“During current lock-down - Benvenuti offers a great "Meal for 4" which could easily be called "Meal for 6". More importantly - tastes great. And brought out to my car - not necessarily because of the crisis - but because the trays were too hot ! Great experience and highly recommend.“

“Todo excelente, lo recomiendo“

“Tony the manager went out of his way to drive to the bakery (where I was) and drop off cheesecake from the restaurant right at closing time! It was so nice of him to go to all that trouble for me and the cheesecake was delicious!! Thank you!!“

“All the different meals I’ve had at Columbia Inn have been amazing! I’m never disappointed. Their pizza is amazing too!!!“

“It was a pleasant experience for me to be there today with a party of nine. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. Thanks.“

“Well worth the visit, the food and service were excellent. Visiting from out of town I quite admired our attentive head waiter with the Latin accent, who at the same time had also an unmistakable Jersey accent. Being from Philly I wonder how they felt when I asked for another glass of 'wooder'. 🤣

Wheelchair accessibility: Seemed easy enough for ADA citizens.“

“Flew in for a work trip this week and we decided to order Gencarelli's Pine Brook last minute through UberEats. I took these photos midway through the meal. Being a vegetarian, and without seeing clear labeling on their menu, I called the restaurant ahead of time to find out what was safe to order. The guy I chatted with (possibly the Manager, Walter?) was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure he got me the right info for dishes, and communicated with the cook after we ordered to avoid any mix-ups. All of the food (cheese ravioli with parmesan, garlic sauteed spinach, beet salad, plain rolls) was fresh and the quality was exceptional. Portions were large and I was able to eat on them for a couple days. The plain cheesecake was literally the best I've ever had in my life. 🙌 I'm still dreaming about it and wish I could have it shipped to TX. I definitely recommend Gencarelli's Pine Brook for a delicious night out or even a relaxing night in. Can't wait for my next visit to NJ!“

“We had a wonderful Dinner at Novelli Restaurant in Wayne NJ yesterday celebrating my amazing Wife Karen's birthday. Food,service and ambiance was outstanding !“

“Beautiful place, great food, great service and they don't rush customers out. The lemon butter fillet of sole was absolutely delicious! I will definitely go back. 👍💯“

“The best thin Sicilian pizza I have ever had in my 56 years of life. Recommended 100%.“

“I went to Calandra’s Italian Village and had one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was amazing! fresh bread, perfectly cooked pasta, and everything just tasted like it was made with love.

Our server Jayson was awesome. Super friendly, really attentive, and made some great recommendations from the menu. He made the whole night feel easy and fun, like we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

If you’re looking for a place with great Italian food and even better service, definitely check this place out, and if you can, ask for Jayson. He made the experience next level“

“My family and I had the best time at the Bambini storytime. It was a wonderful way to keep my toddler entertained and engaged while enjoying a delicious meal. The owner was so kind and had a lovely conversation with us. We would love to attend more of these toddler friendly lunches at Calandra’s Cucina.“

“Had my surprise 60th birthday party at Arca. It is beautiful restaurant the choir loft is a great place for a small gathering and the food was amazing. The staff was so attentive to my guest and their service was amazing! Can't wait to go back for dinner.“

“I highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you are in Roseland. The food is amazing. Great variety, fresh ingredients, delicious food, friendly and welcoming staff. I felt very at home and comfortable and Will definitely be back!“

“Buena atención, buen ambiente,comida deliciosa“

“I ordered the lamb skewer platter. And it was good. They even have bougatsa and spanakopita. It really took me back when I visited Greece. They do not disappoint. Definitely coming back here and would recommend to friends.
Service was very good. She was friendly and very helpful.“

“Lovely establishment with delicious food and top notch service“

“After my mother's funeral service last week, we hosted a lunch for family and friends at Osteria Trevi. Enzo and his team provided impeccable service. They were kind, attentive and accommodating. Our guests could not stop talking about how delicious the food was! What's more, Enzo made the planning so easy, which we really appreciated especially under the circumstances. Thank you for a wonderful gathering, Enzo, my mom would have loved it!“