50 Best Italian Restaurants near City Of Orange

“We had our daughters 18th Birthday Bash here at the Appian Way on: February 5th, 2022. We dealt with Bob throughout the whole process. And he was just great! Alot is included in the price you receive. And many other venues don't compare when it comes to price. Helping to save you some money along the way. The rooms are beautiful and my guest were amazed. The workers were accommodating and helped get our room together way before time. This helped us tremendously with getting most of the setup being done the night before. The lighting is awesome. The food was absolutely delicious. My guests are still raving about the food. It really was better than I expected. I will definitely be back to celebrate more gatherings. Thank you Bob and your staff for your get service.“

“Hosted my 30th high school class reunion and it was a blast! Great food & staff. Many thanks to Sal for accommodating all our needs.“

“My favorite cousins took me to Libretti's in Orange, NJ for my birthday. The ambiance was very nice. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating (mostly). We had lunch in the afternoon so it wasn't crowded but people started to arrive as we were eating our delicious food. We had appetizers such as calamari, soup and clams. For our entree I had shrimp scampi and my cousins had filet mignon and pork chops. The only issue was my cousin wanted spinach instead of the broccoli that came with the filet mignon and the chef flat out refused to substitute. The waiter said my cousin would have to pay extra for the spinach as opposed to substituting. That made no sense and it sounded ridiculous. My cousin was annoyed since she was paying $50 for her meal. I thought that was strange that the chef refused to accommodate the customer with such a small request. The restaurant has their own parking lot located across the street from the restaurant. The restaurant is located in the cut but its easy to find. Because of the situation with the chef i would probably not go back but I would definitely recommend for the experience. Enjoy bon apetit!!

Parking: The restaurant has their own parking lot located across from the restaurant.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp.“

“I was working in the area and googled Italian deli near me and John's market came up I met the owner great guy he said I have nice chicken cutlets I just made with hot fryers and onions GREAT SANDWICH I'll be back Thursday see you soon“

“Great on delivery like they said 30-45 but came in 25mins with a hot pie. Based on the picture of the pizza I chose light sauce, even though I did the sauce doesn’t seem to have much flavor. Like oregano can but put on top but yea! 5 stars other than that. The picture just look too saucy next time will order regular! Order fm here!“

“Fast, friendly, delicious, and fast! Can’t beat it.“

“The pizza was amazing nice fresh crispy and hot... The service was friendly and quick..
However, the dining hall is a little dated but clean.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's all on one flat level there's no wheelchair accessible door but a person in a wheelchair can fit comfortably“

“Can I please give it 6 stars? I recently went there with a group of five family members while visiting New Jersey and we had a truly extraordinary night! As an investor in restaurants I'm very critical when visiting any restaurant and not often impressed even with well known critically acclaimed restaurants. It's very rare when a place has truly incredible food with every appetizer and entree as well as first class VIP vibes for service. You could literally taste the passion and care put into every plate with beautifully prepared flavorful abundant meals. In fact, it was the first time in almost a decade I brought home leftovers as the meal was delicious and easily sufficient for two people. Our entire table raved about their meals and the attentive but not obtrusive service was always there to refill our wine and assist without any of us having to look up for service. The food alone would have made for a great night but what truly made it memorable besides the great waitstaff was the manager, Eli. When was the last time a manager, GM or owner greated you at your table to share a polite, interesting and passionate conversation about the food and why they love sharing this experience with their valued customers? He made our entire table feel like VIPs and made perfect recommendations for wine and dessert. It felt more like we were in someone's home as we were there for close to 3-1/2 hours talking, eating, drinking and laughing. The ambiance is warm and unpretentious and the memories of a great experience will certainly bring us back again.“

“Great food and service. .we went with a group of 10 people and everyone enjoyed their food .we been back many times and even had them do a party for us :)“

“The food is great! So are the reviews Design your own pasta dish -- sauce, pasta, protein, vegetable Home made ingredients, well-flavored, excellent chef from Naples. Very nice deserts too Don't be fooled by strip mall location. Just go!“

“very attentive service without being intrusive. Our meals were absolutely delicious, so fresh and hot. Dessert was heavenly. Thank you for making our wedding anniversary perfect“

“We recently took my wife to celebrate her birthday here. We absolutely loved the environment, the staff, the food, the drinks, etc. They make my favorite Carbonara out of any other restaurant in this area. The owners and the GM are all wonderful people. I’d recommend it!!!“

“Highly recommend supporting our local dinning. In fact, a party of seven was just booked after sharing a night of Fundraising at Giorgio's.“

“In town for a Driscoll Food Show. As restaurant owners ourselves we take notice of so many attributes. The ambiance, attention to detail, service and especially the food. Our meals were absolutely delicious. I had the Butternut Squash Soup and King Salmon with Beurre Blanc with Sundried Tomatoes and my husband had the Scallops with Angel Hair. Nice experience and highly recommend!“

“Don’t let the appearance fool you. This place blew me away. Insanely friendly staff. Best fresh mozz I have ever had. Giant sandwiches. For the cost of one sandwich you get 4 meals. Homemade bread. Homemade mozz. Fresh chicken cutlets to order. Fresh sliced top of the line cold cuts to order. 10/10. We will go here every time I am around.“

“I love food. I love to eat it. I love to cook it. But food to me has always been more than just something to eat. I like to study process. Fun to me is to be able to be in a restaurant kitchen and talk to the chef while he’s making a dish. I want to be able to see what he’s doing and ask about it. Why are you taking the dish off the fire so quickly? Why are you using canned peeled tomatoes rather than fresh? I want to know everything. To me, process can be just as exciting as being presented with the beautiful and delicious final product. This evening, I stopped at an unusual pasta restaurant - All' Assassina. https://www.allassassina.com/ They call themselves the killer pasta project. It’s different. It has an open kitchen. The small dining room is colorful – eye catching. You go up to the front and order your pasta. You decide what will be added in – mushrooms, capers, tomatoes, chicken, olives and more. And then the chef makes it right in front of you. The owner told me that not everybody watches. They’re missing out. This restaurant is offering dinner and a show. And the cooking here is a performance. You get to see what goes into your food and how it is made. It gives you an additional appreciation for what you are about to savor. All the senses go on alert. You could see it. You could hear it in the pan and you could smell it. If you are anywhere near Union, New Jersey, check out All' Assassina. But do not just order and walk away. Look. Listen. And learn. Not everybody likes to cook. But everyone should like to learn. The more you know about what’s in your food and how it is prepared, the more you’ll appreciate good food. The tastes, the textures. Wow. There was an avalanche of different flavors hitting my mouth all at once. It’s worth a trip. Go for the meal. Stay for the show.“

“The BEST mozzarella around. I now compare every mozzarella to Vinnie Mootz! Their pizza is to die for. They sandwiches are delectable! He does mozzarella making classes that are not just informative but fun. Vinnie has a great spirit and sense of humor along with the passion he has for making the best product he can. I recommend Vinnie Mootz for all your party needs, and just stop in and pick up some Mozzarella, you will not be disappointed. Love You Vinnie's Mootz! From: The Bike Girl“

“Una excelente atención, bien acogedor, ricos los platillos de comida, grande el lugar de estacionamiento con personal de seguridad y una amabilidad tanto al ingresar como al salir, me llevó una buena impresión lo voy a recomendar. Gracias por todo“

“Ive been there about 8 times and its AWESOME! Service is good, the food is fabulous, I've never had a bad meal yet. I also find the manager to be very charming. Its somewhat more expensive than our locals, but if you dont overdo it on the alcohol its still reasonable for an upscale place-which is what we need here. There is not a bad thing to say about this place and I am happy that Bayonne finally has a restaurant with some sophistication. I'll continue to go just to support them if you haven't gone, go and give it a try.“

“The atmosphere and food is always 5 ⭐️. Met Mario the chef fantastic !“

“Another great meal at da Benito's. Always great food, attentive service and friendly atmosphere. We have been going to da Benito's for over 30 years and never been disappointed. Whether itis family gatherings, birthday surprises, Mother's day etc. you know you will always come away knowing you had a great meal and over the top service.“

“We love this place and have eaten several times for lunch. Food is consistently good and inventive.

My only warning is - if you come for dinner, especially on a weekend, be ready to wait. It's free seating so there's lots of groups standing around waiting for a table to open up. The real bottleneck seems to be their pizza oven. We got our meal almost immediately except for the pizza - had to awkwardly wait for 20 additional minutes as people eyed our table.“

“excellent, outstanding food and very nice atmosphere.“

“Always A+++! Best Vodka sauce! Best staff!“

“The best pizza in NJ“

“I can't say enough about Jimmy's Family Kitchen! Since they opened, we've hosted multiple family events here—a bridal shower, a rehearsal dinner, and two family repasts—and every single time, they have delivered above and beyond our expectations. Brian and his team consistently hit it out of the park with their outstanding food and top-notch service. They are incredibly accommodating, taking the time to understand our needs, including navigating food allergies and diverse preferences.

For each event, they worked with us to create special, unique menus that impressed all of our guests. Even when we requested custom dishes and cocktails that weren’t on the menu, they went out of their way to make it happen. They provided ample time for us to set up and personalize each event, and the staff was always helpful, ensuring that every detail was just right. Jimmy’s has become our go-to place for family gatherings, and we enthusiastically recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic local spot with food and service that’s second to none. 10/10!

Dietary restrictions: They are well versed in catering to gluten-free diets.

Kid-friendliness: They were sure to provide plenty of chicken tenders and fries for our younger guests!“

“Amazing food and the service is top notch the best around 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We always goes here with muchi to celebrate our wins“

“Mike & Gary are the best to work with - so kind, personal and accommodating! Finally after a few times postponed, I was able to have my engagement party and the food was amazing! Everyone loved it! Thank you Mazzella’s!!!“

“My Step Dad Recently had went for his birthday dinner, with my mom and my step family and wanted to share they recommend this place(they don’t have social media). They had a big party of like 20 people. Food was delicious, servers and service were amazing. Everyone got their food at the same time. They were extremely happy with the restaurant.“

“The BEST Italian food I have ever had. Truly indescribable“

“Our family had the special cajun shrimp last night and found them to be excellant. our meals were the skillet steak, spinach salad with steak, nicholas anthony pasta and shrimp scampi. all of them were excellent. we will be back again!“

“Our organization hosted 2 networking events at this location and it was great. The staff was friendly and service was A1. Our guests also, commented on the atmosphere and the service. We highly recommend everyone to visit this restaurant.“

“Seasonal dishes fresh and beautifully presented! Friendly and helpful team with excellent dish recommendations :)“

“We have been coming to Piccolinos Restaurtant in Bayonne for years. My father loved the veal and the great service our family received from the staff. It would only be fitting to host his repass there and when we called Byron to let him know he passed, he quickly helped my family with arrangements to host our family and friends in their private room. The food was cooked to order, absolutely delicious and the service our family and friends received from the staff was impeccable! Mostly everyone had to try the his favorite dish, the" veal martini" and loved it. The Wanko family would like to take this opportunity to send our sincere thanks to Byron, Jackie, Angelo, Juan Carlos, David, Yahir for their outstanding service to attention and delicious menu cooked to order on such a sad occassion. They truly made our friends and family know why we "love" Piccolino's and why this is surely the best Italian Restaruant and staff in Bayonne.“

“Excellent food, excellent service and reasonably priced!“

“Had a fabulous dinner on a recent Sunday evening. Several specials offered in addition to the regular menu. Eggplant rollatini and pasta with vodka sauce are always delicious, and seafood entrees are especially good (always fresh and portions are generous). Our server, Edward, was attentive, friendly, and helpful. One of our favorite casual neighborhood restaurants. Highly recommend.“

“Fabulous food, excellent service, wonderful restaurant !!!“

“Best pizza in town. Nope, it is not wood fired but they have their own style that is quite good - and it is not a NYC style . The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is, what I would like to think, very old time Jersey. This could be a place where Tony Soprano would grab his pie .
Also, if you are there for a sit-down dinner it is byob.“

“Great little family owned and operated restaurant in Bayonne. I think it’s a diamond in the rough! Whether you’re with your family or just going out for lunch this place has amazing pizza, the vodka rigatoni was on point and the salads were so refreshing on these hot summer days we’ve been having! I’ll be back“

“A wonderful Meal and great service every time. BYOB is an added plus“

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

“Good cuisine, excellent service. Very attentive and helpful.“

“Very fun social vibe, special Birthday ritual, food was excellent, I practically licked my plate, service was attentive and the manager very active.“

“Food is excellent along with service Highly recommend.“

“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable“

“Love the food, love the place, very attentive, don't walk run here, great!“

“I work locally and went to Tino's for the first time and I know it will not be my last time. The Balsamico sandwich was delicious. Bread was crispy and perfect and the roasted peppers were amazing. Kaya who took my order was friendly and welcoming. A wonderful experience as you walk in. I hope Tino's becomes a Montclair staple for the community. Kevin Lester. ?“

“Delicious food. Great birthday celebration.“