12 Best Italian Restaurants in Elizabeth

“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.“

“Amazing authentic NY pizza. The owner Edgar is super nice and I really enjoyed talking with him. After trying several pizza places over the years when in town, this place has been the best. Taking pizza back home to everyone, they are going to love it!“

“Great place for luch“

“excellent food and hospitality“

“Food was amazing and service was great!“

“Ratings were spot on, which is why I wanted to try this pizzeria. 5 stars in my book!“

“Unfortunately I didn't dine in, but I had the pleasure of enjoying their large slices. Although they were not sauced as much as I typically like, they were tasty and when a small miscommunication happened, they quickly rectified the issue.“

“Best Pizza... ever 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍔🍔🍔🍔 sandwiches ,Pasta all you want is there.!!!Service the best Neat and clean“

“place was closed but the manager personally let my friend and i into the store and made us sandwiches. arguably the best deli sandwich i’ve ever had too. even let me use the employee restroom. great price for everything, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for lunch“

“Dolce is a truly exceptional spot that easily earns a five-star review! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by an elegant and inviting atmosphere that feels both stylish and comfortable.

The food is outstanding—beautifully presented, fresh, and full of rich, balanced flavors. Every dish reflects careful preparation and attention to detail, making the dining experience genuinely memorable. The dessert selection, as you might expect from the name, is especially impressive and a perfect way to finish the meal.

The drinks are equally refined, with a great selection of cocktails that are both creative and perfectly crafted.

Service is top-notch, with friendly, attentive staff who make sure every guest feels well taken care of from start to finish.

Whether you’re visiting for a casual night out or a special occasion, Dolce delivers a consistently high-quality experience. Highly recommended!“

“Bruno's Pizzeria is one of the best pizzeria I ever had. Once you walk in the restaurant you smell all the good food. The restaurant was clean and is not too pricey. I forgot to take a picture but I sure enjoyed my slice of Hawaiian pizza, cheese and pepperoni plus some plain wings. Everything was delicious.“

“Pizza was amazing. We visited that last year. And will visit again next month. We order veggie pizza. Price is also decent. At that time the google rating for this was more than what it is now. Not sure what happened. But we will visit ad see if it has same quality and aroma.“