50 Best Italian Restaurants near Cranbury

“food was outstanding! Service was impeccable! Everyone on out party had to taste each other's food because we all raved about how delicious it was! Can't wait to go back!“

“The food and atmosphere are AMAZING!!! Everything is so fresh and you can tell it is all made with the best ingredients. A great place to go for authentic Italian food and a plus is it's a BYOB!!!“

“Thank you Zinna ‘S stuff & owners. I had my daughter’s Bridal Shower on 8/17?/2025 . I received many wonderful compliments on your food & the beautiful environment. Also your staff were excellent. My daughter told me she had the perfect Bridal Shower that she will always remember ❤️ Thank you Maryanne Dunlap Spece ❤️“

“Super friendly staff. I loved my egg and cheese on a Keizer role sandwich, they serve breakfast all day long. Good trendy place to sit. Would recommend to others.“

“Cranbury Pizza always has great food, and their garlic knots are seriously delicious!“

“Nothing but the best food ever. Finger licking good!“

“The owner Sal very pleasant , the food is great , I recommend it to anyone who enjoy good food , the service is great , no matter what time is , lunch or dinner .“

“great family owned business with good food and interesting weekend specials“

“Had family birthday dinner and as usual a world class meal. Fabulous veal dish, penne vodka among other dishes! Calamari appetizer and meatball appetizer! I highly recommend Albivi!! World class food and matching service!!“

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.“

“We had our Thanksgiving dinner and everything was great. I look forward to additional gatherings in the future.“

“Food and service is great! Nice atmosphere and plenty of parking.“

“Stopped for lunch with hubs and friends. We we're looking to share a pizza, this is NOT that place. Yes, personal size for dine in. We opted for sandwiches. 2 ordered the roast pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone and both finished and raved how delicious 😋 Other 2 of us ordered the cheesesteak with LTO, red wine vinegar and olive oil, I added light mayo. The rolls these sandwiches were served were fantastic 😋 The sammies were NOT "packed" with fillings like a cheesesteak joint. Nicely presented with homemade potato chips. Quality of ingredients is huge because I can't eat a lot. The red wine vinegar and olive oil was top notch. I use red wine vinegar almost daily 😋 I would definitely go back for the same meal, about 1hr from my home and worth the trip 😋“

“Nothing but the best food ever. Finger licking good!“

“The food is incredible - highly recommend“

“We ordered a tray of Chicken Parmigiana with vodka sauce for Christmas Eve dinner. It was absolutely amazing. We finished off with cannolis which were huge and so delicious! Romeo is the best, whatever you want, he will do!“

“Best food I've ever eaten. The atmosphere is wonderful.“

“30 yrs of consistency ?! Cmon. Cannoli donuts. Homemade. Cheesacake cones, great. Every sandwich. Great. Shrimp diavolo, amazing.
And of course the workers and the family are top notch.
If you haven’t gone, go
If you already go , go more 😂

Thanks guys as always. See ya soon !“

“Last night was our first time at Pastiamo's and our experience was fantastic from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious -- Burrata, Gnocchi Pesto, Penne with Walnut Sauce and Rigatoni Ragu were especially everyone's favorites. The staff was polite, attentive, and so patient, even when we stayed past closing time. Thank you, Francesca and team for making our night so special. I highly recommend this restaurant, and our family will definitely be back!“

“Stopped by with my teen son for a quick bite because he said the place was good. Nice and clean, clear menu, friendly workers, and most importantly, their sub was quite good. I had the Italian and enjoyed the meat-to-sandwich ratio. They had hot pepper relish too which is always a plus for a sub shop. They understood the assignment! Will be back again.“

“Excellent pizza 🍕 and a abundance of choices to select from - new to the neighborhood and I think we found our new pizzeria“

“Food was so absolutely incredible it might have ruined all other Italian food for me. Great customer service, staff were very friendly. The bread was an incredible base for the butter along with the marinara dip. Then there was the spaghetti with meatballs that came with a salad. The salad was great on its own. The pasta was incredible, and the meatballs balls were so tender that they just crumbled in your mouth. Overall the place was great. 10/10 would come again.“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“Good food in a friendly atmosphere!“

“I was up by Trenton for a dentist appt and went to get my lab work up there instead of by my house as I had time. I stopped by D&C as it looked interesting and I was hungry af. I drooled over much of the store (and enjoyed a sample!) before I settled on a peanut butter bomb. It took me 2 weeks to finish it, it was that rich. But OMG was it delicious. I somehow didn't lick the wrapper it was in, but it was by far the best dessert I have had in many years. I am sad this isn't close to me, but then again, probably for the best as everything there looked amazing! The line was long and everyone anxious to have lunch. I would definitely recommend! Part of the reason for my review is that I can search back and recall the name...if I am ever in the area...or in the mood for a road trip!❤️“

“I had my first ever visit to Olive Garden and it was so delicious and lovely! Amazing kind attentive staff, quick service, wonderful food and atmosphere! I can’t wait to go back! The ravioli was amazing and so was the Alfredo dipping sauce!“

“One of the best halal pizzerias in NJ! The food is amazing, especially the wings and the blackened chicken — full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I love supporting this place because it’s family owned, and you can really tell they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Great service, great atmosphere, and definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!“

“Jaspers was the best food I have ever eaten. The steaks,gf pasta,veggies and potatoes were to die for. The atmosphere is just beautiful. The trees they have in there are gorgeous. The waitress was incredible and so sweet they work as a team. I wouldn't highly recommend 10 out of 10. Thank you for a wonderful night last night“

“Food is always good, people are friendly the only problem I had is outside of this. Today when I paid I used my debit card instead of paying cash like I have every other time this was around 12:15pm today. The employee made a big deal about it being a NASA Card (my mom worked at Nasa & I have had an account there since 10th grade) By 1:30pm someone had attempted to use my card for a $1,339 AT&T purchase that was declined three times then used some Delta D account to charge $799.60 and unfortunately the second attempt work. I just came from the location and and all I had was smoke blown up my but. Either an employee or patron did something and they have a camera inside the store but was told the owner has the key. If the owner would just let me know when he will be there I will show up and we can handle this like gentlemen. I have been going to this place for over 5 years and work near by. For the record the card has been cancelled and NASA is tracking where charges are being attempted from. Paul“

“The food here never fails to impress. It’s fresh, tasty, and expertly made. The staff are friendly, attentive, and work really hard to make your dining experience ( inside or takeout/delivery) an enjoyable one. We visit a couple of times a week!!“

“Food is amazing! Great staff, great service, and prices inline. Highly recommend“

“Amazing Italian food! Reminds me of when I visited Italy. High recommend.“

“amazing service food honestly like top notch italian restaurant and its a pizzeria. would rather eat here then 5 star restaurant. food never disappoints“

“Fantastic pizza and VERY friendly staff. Definitely recommend trying their pizza! You will not be disappointed !!!!!“

“Great food and great staff“

“I love the food at Lola's its fantastic! The service is great! I highly recommend ?“

“The best tomato pie ever.“

“Last week, we ordered 200 boxed lunches during the Staff Appreciation Week for High school North. Carlos delivered it personally and paid attention to details. Everyone enjoyed the lunch thoroughly.“

“Thanks for the great dinners. This is definitely my goto Italian take out or dine-in. BYOB is perfect too as I can bring exactly what I want to drink. Capisci! 😎“

“I was searching online for good Italian to send to my family who were gathering for lunch before my favorite Aunt Harriets funeral. Trying to do this as a surprise for my family, I was calling from Colorado not knowing true reputations. I not only found good Italian, I found fantastic and authentic! Sal's genuine care for my phone order was beyond words. I ordered trays of eggplant rollatini, chicken parmesan, lasagna, fresh vegetables and garlic knots which was fresh, hot and delivered on time. Can't say THANK YOU enough for helping me feel present with my family when I couldn't actually be present. Someday during my travels back east, I'll find my way there and experience your cooking first hand. Thanks again Sal and keep doing (ministering in a way) what your doing. Diann R. Longmont, CO“

“Brought my girls soccer team in this afternoon to celebrate our 1st place soccer season. Great service, pizza was good and John was very helpful.“

“Thank you for hosting an amazing After Pass for my family and friends! The tables were set up beautifully as we arrived. The food came out in courses, hot and fresh. We are traditional Italian cooks by heritage, and we could not get over the incredible meatballs! They made the chicken piccata with just the right amount of lemon and capers. The last course was an assortment of Italian mini desserts that were scooped up in a matter of minutes!! The only complaint we had was the chef would not part with the meatball recipe. Thank you again JoAnne and Frank for a memorable ending to my mom's end of life celebration.“

“Best 2 guys around❤️❤️ Antonio and Alex treat you like family. They are friendly and aim to please. Best 🍕 pizza around.“

“Wonderful, Wonderful & Wonderful!“

“My daughter and I were in the area for an appt. and we came across Tino’s and I have to admit this is by far THE BEST Pizza we have ever tasted in our life!!!!! If you have not gone there- please do!!! They have excellent food and will not disappoint. Cheers!!!!“

“Excelente Restaurante con un excelente servicio 😋“

“What an amazing restaurant and owners they are! We have ordered twice from the restaurant and our second order was incorrect but we gladly ate it since everything we’ve had is delicious! We didn’t even voice our concerns because it was so good and to our surprise we get a delivery with the correct salad! Top notch service and quality!“

“The owners and staff there always make us feel at home. We recently had a gathering there, the food was plentiful, and delicious. They were so accommodating to our time and request.“

“They are the very best around! Never miss. Great for catering too. Get a slice, get a sandwich, a pie or a dinner, it's always great. I love the owners!“

“Great place, BYOB“