50 Best Italian Restaurants near Closter

“Amazing food nice service beautiful place love it“

“One of The best Italian Restaurants in the Bergen County NJ region and the Hudson Valley NY area! Well done! Cheers!🍺“

“I have to admit, I cheated on you guys and wondered off to Rudy’s… I’m sorry but their sauce tastes like they just dumped it out of a store brand jar …biggest regret EVER!! I’m here at Carmine And Rays for the Margherita pies any and every time! The sauce is the most authentic flavorful taste and closest to my Italian grandmas I can get in the area. Welcoming staff and great food, highly recommended 🙌🏽“

“That day we were in the mood for Margarita Pizza and Rudy's salad, but there were other choices. Amazing as always. Closter landmark and we are so proud.“

“I’ve lived in the area my whole life and never had a bad experience here. While they maybe be understaffed at the moment, the staff still manages to make you feel like you’re at Nonna’s house when you’re there. I suggest getting a #18 with pickled peppers!Maybe they should have some grab and go sandwich options!“

“It’s a restaurant that’s reminds me of my childhood and my early Twenties that was my go to Italian restaurant. I loved everything about this place and enjoyed the great food. I took my wife to celebrate our birthday together and talked about how amazing it was growing up in this neighborhood.“

“the food is phenomenal and the decor transports you out of the Bronx“

“Place is a hidden treasure. Food is outstanding! The waiters were very welcoming, funny and very attentive without rushing us before we could ask for anything they were right there. The owner is super sweet with a beautiful personality. He makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. The food was phenomenal every dish was seasoned perfectly and portions were plentiful. The prices very reasonable for the service and food quality they provide. This is so far our favorite Italian cuisine restaurant I'm so glad we live close by we will be back. If I could give a 10 star I would!“

“I will recommend to all Friends and Family“

“Had a fabulous dining experience. The music was very quiet .. the food was outstanding.. the dessert n drinks topped it off! Extremely nice waiter! Very generous n kind. The ambience is so relaxing! Definitely a place we will come back to.“

“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“

“Recommend you make reservations. The appetizers and drinks were very good. My 10oz filet was cooked perfectly. The waiter was attentive and friendly. The chef personally checked to see if we were satisfied with our food. I would highly recommend this location to our family and friends. There is valet parking available.“

“The place is absolutely beautiful, with exceptional warmth and elegance. The staff's service is among the best I've ever experienced, and as for the food, I'm simply speechless. Without a doubt, this is a magical and incredible place!“

“10/10!!! We had such an amazing experience here ! We were visiting the area and were recommended this restaurant by our hotel attendant. I have to start off by saying our waitress, Monica, was wonderful ! She had such an amazing personality, was super friendly and helpful. She gave so many great suggestions of other places to try during our stay which was SO appreciated and helpful. Also, the food by Chef Ian was absolutely wonderful! I had the pan seared chicken which was to die for and the meatball appetizer tasted wonderful. Thank you for the wonderful experience and if we’re in the area again sometime, we will be sure to come here again!“

“Phenomenal from start to finish!! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves for an early dinner. Dani, co-owner & chef, greeted us with a warm welcome. You could tell right away she had a genuine interest in making our experience special. We started out with a creamy, simple burrata that came with homemade focaccia. The bread was SO perfect. We each had salmon with Israeli couscous and broccolini. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the wine suggested by Dani. Then dessert…it was so difficult to pick just one!!! So we got three! Ana, the other owner, is the evil genius behind the to die for desserts!! Tiramisu, mascarpone cheesecake (we took it to go) and an apple cider donut with vanilla ice cream. (The donut was so absolutely divine that my boyfriend ordered a second serving!!) And can I just say the cappuccinos were on point! My mouth is watering just thinking about it all again! I hope others visit and enjoy the fabulous food, service and atmosphere at Mambo. We don’t live around the corner, but will definitely make the drive back because the whole experience was just that good. I wish Dani and Ana much success. You can tell it is a true labor of love for them. Cin-cin ladies!“

“Amazing food and service. Our family has enjoyed every meal at Franco’s. Great prices, atmosphere and the staff is amazing!“

“Vegan Friendly ❤️🩷 Great place.“

“Please delete this lunatic“

“Excellent place to have a party! Eddie and his staff were amazing!! Can't wait to have another celebration there again 😊“

“Second time within a week returning this evening for a birthday celebration. Not disappointed and highly recommend. First time our server Sydney was stellar.“

“Chef Sergio and his staff are warm and welcoming! The food reflects his love of serving authentic dishes. The ingredients were top quality and the taste was flavorful. Every dish at this tasting was perfect and represented the menu perfectly. The artichoke was pure bliss, hand made parpadelle magic, branding delicious and so much more! Chef visited every table which is key! Service was very friendly and attentive. The interior space was beautiful and inviting. It's a must go to, thanks Chef and Westchester Foodies!“

“First time here and the food was delicious. The service was wonderful the people are all very nice.“

“Was in the Bronx for a funeral. Looking for a comfort meal. Our Waitress Maria was amazing. Such a kind loving lady. The food was Great quality and good portions. I’m going to try to go any chance I get.“

“Saggio is a far and away a main staple of the neighborhood and has been for years. I've been here many times and have never left unsatisfied.

Is it the best Italian you've ever had, especially in a city like New York? Probably not. But they're insanely consistent and the service is warm and friendly--especially their bar staff. They have a lot of employees that have been there for years and very much care for the clientele they serve and they make an effort to actually remember you.

I'm a fan of their frequent rotating dinner specials that change from season-to-season. They rarely miss. I've also never had something off of their main menu that I've ever disliked, and I love to try new things, so it's nice to have a wide spread to let you adventure out, but you can always find the regular go-tos as well.

It's a relief to have somewhere that you can trust like them in Hudson Heights.

The wife and I are a big fan of their bottomless brunch on the weekends. Their back patio is a gorgeous little cozy nook in the middle of the city that blocks out all of the noise from the busy street in front of it.

Since they changed out the old tables to booths, the ambiance has felt very cozy. Vibes are on-point.

If you come back frequently, you'll see a lot of regulars at the bar during happy hour, and people aren't afraid to engage in conversation, which is abnormal (and welcome) in recent times. I've randomly met some pretty cool people.“

“riquísima la comida,excelente atención!“

“Consistently delicious EVERY SINGLE TIME 👏👏👏 so grateful for great food, great service, and great ambiance. Our server tonight, Ron, was exceptional! His recommendations were spot on and he was so incredibly personable. We absolutely will be back, again and again and again.“

“My favorite dish is Chicken martini. My wife loves the Pesto Ravioli and Risotto. Super clean place. Will eat here again and bring family.“

“Was there last night. Vlad is awesome. His Martinis are excellent and his service is top notch. Had the ravioli which was amazing. Will definitely be back.“

“Fabulous! Never disappoints.“

“Great food ,great service.Been going to Tombolinos for many years, had been getting take out last 6 months ,first time eating in restaurant in awhile ,always good to sit down in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the outstanding food and the always attentive and friendly staff.Looking forward next time.“

“hands down the best place! beyond 5 stars from food to staff.....Francesca and Junior were beyond exceptional bartenders! Food was excellent.....Absolutely love everything about this place“

“Simply Great“

“Friendly owner/manager and great service“

“Beautiful restaurant! Food very good except for one time. Service also usually good except for one time. Reasonably priced as well. I've been there 4 times & plan to be going back soon!“

“Great service and incredibly tasty food !!!!! If you haven’t been you’re missing out!!!!💯 Food and service was outstanding, thank you for an enjoyable afternoon 😊“

“Good Pizza Great service Good Beer“

“We went there as a last min for a friend's Bday b/c Con Sofrito cancled our reservation the day before. Thank you for accommodating are group. We were all happy with the food and service.“

“Wife and I flew into JFK late one Friday. We were famished , it was 1030 by the time we got to Arthur Ave.. We parked and walked , came upon people eating alfresco. We asked if any place was still serving. The "MAN" Vic asked what we would like, from one of the tables. In no time we had a bottle of Vino Tinto in front of us and people were making us try food they were dining on. I felt like I was at my friends ,' THE PIAZZAS " house. The food was excellent and the people better. Can not wait to go back !“

“food was good and so was service. very accommodating“

“I have patronized Angelina's for many years. We have had luncheons and retirement dinners over the years. The food and service is outstanding! Louis and his staff are a pleasure to work with! Thanks!“

“Great food and service was excellent“

“BEEN COMING HERE FOR 25-30 YRS, NEVER A BAD MEAL, BAD SERVICE, EXCEL IN EVERYTHING !!“

“The Pine never disappoints! Thank you Kelly & Aldi are amazing and always extremely accommodating - never had a bad party at The Pine 🤩“

“Love their food and excellent service. Waiters are very attentive. ❤️“

“Perfect! The food is very delicious. Everbody is very kind“

“staff is very friendly and accommodating and the additional food we had in addition to the delicious pizza was excellent and plentiful“

“Food and Service was outstanding as always. Our waiter Carlos was very accommodating and Joann the owner came to our table several times to make sure all was ok. We will definitely go back,especially for the delicious bracciole.“

“The #1 and the Chicken, Eggplant, or Meatball Parmigiana Sandwiches are literally perfect on every level. Expertly sliced, sized and also very fairly priced. The Daily Homemade soups are great as are the Daily Specials. If I lived closer I'd eat lunch here daily. Cash $$ only.“

“My wife and I were there for a political function combo meeting and Christmas luncheon. This establishment is super clean, bright, and cozy. The food and wine were delicious. I had chicken parm. Was fantastic. Was batted down thin and breaded and seasoned to perfection. VERY tender, I only had to use my folk to cut. The marinara was fresh semi chunky lite delicious and perfect. The fresh bread came in handy to clean up my plate. My wife has a fresh pasta marinara dish and NO complaints there. The waiter and waitress were professional, non obtrusive, thoughtful and caring about their service to us. Thank you iL Portico for having us and making us feel welcomed! Merry Christmas! Don Minichino chairman Dutchess County NY Conservative Party“

“Had a pre-birthday celebration dinner at Bo-No and I must say the picky eater that I am, I WAS NOT disappointed! From the hospitality, to the service, and OMG the FOOD - it was ALL SUPERB!!! Started off with their Fried Calamari and instantly knew I was in for a treat. It was soooooo good - light, fresh and tasty! Next was the Arugula Pear salad with lemon dressing. The lemon dressing was well balanced and made this salad stand out perfectly. We had their Meat lovers brick oven pizza that had a light drizzle of hot honey! At first I was skeptical, as I’m not a spicy food person, but one bite and all my doubts vanished. My taste buds was in heaven. It was that good and a must try! My sister urged me to try their Chicken Milanese so we decided to split that order. Mid way through all I was thinking is WOW this is so good how can I pick a favorite from what we already ate since all was done to perfection! We finished our dinner with a cappuccino and a piece of tiramisu that had a raspberry drizzle. What a beautiful combination. I couldn’t stop eating it. So light, tasty, not too sweet but just enough to go perfectly well with the cappuccino! The highlight of the dinner was the hospitality! Instantly noticeable! Giuseppe (the kids call him “Pepe”) and Graziella not only showed their passion through the food made at this restaurant, but their hearts shined so bright when they greeted the patrons and enjoyed small talk with them. They truly connected with those dining in their establishment. What a wonderful sight to witness! This is the type of restaurant that stands out from all the rest. This type of hospitality is truly the heart of NYC, where restaurants specifically this one, engage with the patrons, show their appreciation and ensure your experience with them is nothing less than pleasing! I enjoyed my experience at Bo-No and if you are ever around the vicinity of 3658 Broadway between West 151 & West 152 street in NYC, have dinner there, you will NOT be disappointed!!!!! Thank you so much for making our pre-birthday celebration memorable and most definitely enjoyable! Giuseppe and Graziella you have an amazing establishment and I definitely will be going back often! Bravo you two - you won this picky eater’s heart!!! Ps: I started eating and forgot to take pics of some of the food we ate 😂“