14 Best Italian Restaurants in Clifton

“Matthew 's Restaurant is 1 of the best restaurants in North NJ if NOT The Best. The food is always Delicious & Service is excellent. Beyond that, the atmosphere or aviance is excellent. The vibe & energy is first rate positive fun & culinary enjoyment. I believe that this fine dining experience is also driven by the owner Matthew who is usually in the restaurant greeting guests & helping out. When you visit Matthew's you'll have a great time and it'll feel like you're on mini-vacation from the stress of every day life while seemingly enjoying the warmth of family. It may be a cliche but it's definitely true. 10 stars ⭐ out of 10.“

“Dante’s has truly transformed the old Alexis Steakhouse space with a modern, refreshing facelift and a fantastic menu to match. It’s the perfect spot for happy hour, a night out with family or friends, or even a business lunch. One of the standout features is their exclusive upstairs party room, which accommodates 75+ guests—ideal for baby showers, bridal showers, or business meetings. The space includes a flat-screen TV for presentations or party highlights, plus its own private bathroom and bar. Convenience is another plus: Dante’s offers plenty of parking and is located near all major highways (Rt. 46, Rt. 3, Parkway, Turnpike, and Rt. 80). The cozy bar area is great for catching a game, and their intimate lounge space comfortably seats up to 10 people with private wait service—perfect for small gatherings. I’ve enjoyed Dante’s for everything from meeting friends and business lunches to happy hours and private lounge get-togethers. The food never disappoints: the prime burger is massive and made with quality prime rib, the tuna tartare is fresh and loaded with avocado, and their homemade chips are addictive. The clams casino are packed with flavor, the steak sandwich features premium cuts, and the pear salad with grilled chicken is a delicious option if you’re looking for something lighter. Check it out—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Excellent meal, generous portions, prompt service, clean place, easy parking, delicious food !\nThis is not a fancy or romantic restaurant, but if you're looking for a delicious meal, this is a definite must try !\nI look forward to returning . . . .l\nWe ordered the pasta fagioii soup, the huge salad, and the rigatoni Compagnola with broccoli rabe, garlic, & sausage !“

“Best margarita pie in town meatball parmigiana sandwich not bad either“

“The taste profile is spot on. One of the better Italian Deli in the vicinity. High food quality. The place is clean and the staff and owner are very down to earth and humble.“

“My Dad was originally from that area and was going there since it opened. He started taking us as a family and we lost him in 1989 at the age of 49. Mario’s is like hollowed ground for us and is the place we drive almost 4 hours to come to to be together as a family twice a year ❤️“

“The fig and prosciutto pizza was so delicious! This is a must try 🤌🏽“

“Extraordinary food at affordable prices. Great speedy deliveries.
Even with inflation, the owner still gives you a large portion for the right price. The daily lunch specials are phenomenal. Hot food delivered fast.
The employees at Villa Roma are skillfully trained, courteous and friendly. Dining room atmosphere is very cozy and comfortable.
Great place for the whole entire family. ??. Not only pizza, the menu is huge. All Italian meals are made from scratch. A very wide variety of home-cooked family style Italian food.
I strongly recommend this restaurant.“

“I loooooove Tony’s! It’s my favorite thing to get when I’m in town. The small cheese pizza and an order of chicken strips, the seasoning of the strips is AMAZING and the honey mustard it comes with is out of this world good!!!! The pizza has a sweet and salty ness to it that keeps me coming back for more. You guys rock!“

“I would like to send a big THANK YOU to Ameti’s Pizza in Clifton for delivering an amazing family dinner to our house last night! Like many out there, we’ve been feeling the stress of life in isolation, and having a delicious fresh made meal from one of our favorite restaurants was the little slice of normalcy that we desperately needed. Not only did it lift the spirits of everyone in this house, but we have enough leftovers for several more meals. Thank you Ameti’s for serving our area through all of this madness! We love you for it!“

“Very good chicken parm, prompt service and clean tables. Only downside is that because the place is small, conversations becomes noisy/loud quickly. Not the restaurant's fault, but diners should be mindful to other customers as we are all sharing the space. Other than that, I would come back.“

“Just moved to the area and ordered spontaneously thru grubhub. I ordered pene vodka with chicken. Honestly it was amazing! Price was great compared to other places I’ve ordered from. Portion was on point. I was only able to eat less than half and saved the rest for leftovers. They even included a bread that was so soft and seemed freshly baked. Can’t wait to go back and try other dishes.“

“Everything is so good and everyone is fantastic!“

“The pizza here is pretty good, but the service is average at best. There really isn't much of an atmosphere at all, though. So I'd recommend take out. They do have a 2 plain pie special for $25 including tax which is a good deal, but when I ordered it he wanted to charge me $36 because I didn't mention that I was calling for the special over the phone. He claims you have to say you want the special, which makes me wonder if he makes it different. This makes no sense to me. A plain pie is a plain pie.“