50 Best Italian Restaurants near Franklin Park

“This deli is almost hidden in a big plaza. It is a small spot but the food is delicious. The chicken parm with vodka sauce was good. The true test of a sandwich is the bread and the bread is the star of the show here. The pasta salad with grilled chicken was delicious as well. It had a vinegary dressing that worked. I would recommend you try if you are in the area.“

“Great place to have delicious food at good prices . The waitstaff was sooo friendly“

“daFilippo's is a hidden gem of a restaurant that has been my family's special occasion standard for many year's. The Northern Italian menu which changes to focus on only the freshest ingredients has a little Swiss influence and is presented with an artistic touch and personal care. Last evening I hosted sixteen business associates in the back room which has an iron gate for privacy. Filippo presented a five course meal which blew everyone away followed by him playing a few songs on the Piano. The Chicken or Cod dishes were pan seared to perfection. daFilippo's is a BYOB restaurant which I Love. My wife remarked how clean the restrooms are kept. Plenty of parking in the rear of the building. In closing, if you are looking for a family owned, unique restaurant where the owner chef touches every plate to ensure perfection then this is the place to make a reservation.“

“Moved to the neighbourhood a couple of weeks back and were looking for a nice place to eat... we found Girasole within walking distance and it exceeded our expectations. The staff were attentive yet not overebearing and the food was delicious. Pointing out that I do cook... and well... so it is nice to find a place that I can enjoy without thinking "I could have made this better at home". Definitely be coming back and soon!“

“everything was amazing!!! we will be back“

“We had an amazing meal a few weeks ago at Luca’s! We were greeted and seated and waited on promptly. We brought our own wine in which they had no problem opening for us. The food was out of this world. Their meatball appetizer is everything you’ve heard and then some. Incredible sauce, bread service, and our meals were excellent. My partner had the octopus for an appetizer and said it was incredible. Both of our meals were amazing and served timely and piping hot. I had the chicken marsala with mushroom risotto, delicious! And he had the veal saltimbocca. The service was prompt, pleasant and just perfect, and the atmosphere is lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“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!“

“I was visiting New Jersey from Miami Florida and I’m so glad i found this little Italian spot. The quality of food is incredible and worth the drive and price. Big portions and packed with flavor. It’s a hidden gem that only locals know about but I did some digging and I’m so glad i found it. The server was funny and down to earth her name was 10/10“

“I have been eating here for years. It’s one of the best Italian restaurants in New Jersey. I have been lucky enough to take customers to many restaurants in NY and NJ and Vincenzo’s is one of the best around. The food and service is awesome. I recommend you going there.“

“What a truly spectacular evening from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, everything felt special. The portions were absolutely perfect — generous without being overwhelming — and every single dish was unforgettable. We’re still talking about the food today. It’s so special to see a place run with so much heart, passion, and care. We are so grateful for such an incredible experience. Can’t wait for our next visit.“

“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.“

“Consistently great food with weekly specials Tuesday - Thursday and Friday - Sunday. Very friendly staff. The owner Nick stops by the tables to ensure everything is to your satisfaction. He builds the menu himself - a graduate of Johnson & Wales.“

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

“I write reviews when it matters and only to help others. This place stands out on so many levels, but for me, service is everything and thanks to Gina it was beyond exceptional. The food, amazing and authentic. Can't wait to make this place a regular spot.“

“That restaurant's amazing, you gotta try it! A real find in Raritan. The wood-fired pizza is next level — crispy, flavorful, and made fresh with every order. The Italian calamari? Perfectly golden and seasoned just right. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff treat you like family. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal, Il Forno a Legna hits the spot every time. Definitely one of Raritan’s hidden gems!“

“My new favorite place to eat! I almost don't want to review because I don't want to let the secret out and not be able to get a table. Don't sleep on this place, besides the amazing food the family that owns and runs it are so so so nice. Can't say enough good things. Get your butt there!“

“My third time here , tonight I had the lamb shank fantastic service is top notch it’s a small place so kind of tight but I’m planning on being a regular“

“So grateful to Café Picasso for making my birthday dinner last Friday night a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was above and beyond! It's dimly lit inside which made reading the menu a bit challenging. However, everything we did order made up for it! I highly recommend the Frittura di Calamari for an appetizer. The following dishes we ordered were spectacular! Rigatoni alla Vodka, Penne alla Grotta, Gnocchi Alessandra, Norwegian Salmon (special), Penne al Forno, Spaghetti alla Carbonara and the Pollo alla Francese! It is a BYOB establishment, luckily there is a wine and spirits store next door. My family will definitely be returning to this beautiful gem in the heart of Somerville!“

“Excellent food, the owner and staff are extremely friendly! Dusal's is my favorite Italian restaurant!“

“We had a group of 8 and we all had some really nice meals. We were in Princeton area for a horse show and we really enjoyed our time here. We will be back“

“Good food in a friendly atmosphere!“

“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 ❤️“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“Every year we take a trip or two to come to this restaurant from Rochester NY ! One year we brought friends of 12 people and went to make reservations and they were full ! Once I told them who we were and we come every year they went above and beyond and got us a private table in the back by the street and accommodated all of us no problem ! Everyone loved it there AND one of their waiters is from where we are in NY it was great to have conversations with him ! Can’t wait to go back again . The mixed drinks as in the mojitos are my favorite! The oil for dipping is perfect !“

“Great restaurant. The food is unbelievable and the people are super nice“

“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!!!“

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

“We recently hosted a Sweet 16 party here, and it couldn’t have been a better experience! From the very beginning, Francesca (the owner and chef) made everything so easy. She personally helped us plan the menu and was so accommodating with all of our requests — it really took the stress out of planning.

The food was absolutely delicious! Every dish was fresh and full of flavor, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing everything was.

The staff was just as wonderful. Everyone was polite, attentive, and genuinely kind. Our party ended up going past the restaurant’s closing time, but the team was so patient and gracious, never making us feel rushed.

We’re so grateful to Francesca and her staff for helping make this celebration so special. I’d highly recommend this restaurant to anyone — whether you’re planning an event or just going out for a great meal. Our family will definitely be back soon!“

“Was craving some yummy halal Italian in the area and came across this gem of a place. The moment you open your door the delicious smell of the food fills the air. Felt for some spaghetti 🍝 and meatballs. The food was fresh and amazing every bite of perfection alhamdulilah loved it! Glad I found it will be back again to try the pizza next! So many choices to choose from. I highly recommend this spot :) thank you“

“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“

“Good job! It really tastes good, and the service attitude is also very good.“

“Great place! We come back to NJ from Arkansas and love getting a meal in here!“

“Drove from Cleveland to a meeting in NYC, specifically had a layover in New Brunswick, just to have dinner. This was my second trip for dinner in two months and it exceeded all expecations, the hoilday decor transformed the second floor. The service (Regan) was on point, pleasant and efficient with out being over bearing. The meal was the single greatest pasta dish I have had in the U.S. (wild boar ravioli) Already making plans to return, if you are with in a days drive, you really have no excuse not to enjoy a meal with them.“

“Great food and excellent service“

“Thank you so much for making my daughters Sweet 16 so beautiful!! Everything was perfect! The staff was wonderful and very attentive. I highly recommend them if you need a place to have a party! Great food and service! Again, thank you for everything!!“

“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.“

“Whenever my family and I are in the mood for ravioli, Sapore is our go-to spot! We'typically get their meat, cheese, mushroom, and roasted garlic ravioli, along with some cookies to go. We also love their meat and vodka sauce. To the gentleman who was there on New Year's Day when the store was closed, thank you so much for letting us in to buy food for our family. You were one of the nicest guy we've ever met, and we truly appreciate you! :)“

“I haven’t had Olive Garden in a minute but my mom kept seeing these Olive Garden commercials and she was craving it. Tonight we finally made our way to Olive Garden! My sister and I decided to get the never ending soup and salad and breadsticks. You can never go wrong with Olive Garden’s salad and breadsticks. We also got the spinach artichoke dip and the lasagna fritta appetizers. Our food came out nice and hot. One thing I love about Olive Garden is that it is reasonably priced and the service was amazing at this location. Our waiter was Daniel and he was so sweet! We loved his energy and how he served our table. He was very attentive and I can see why he would get selected to train a new waiter. He was training Sofia who was also very sweet. Having great service definitely makes the dinner experience. I can see why this location is still up and running.“

“The establishment was quite pleasant. The cashier provided friendly service, and the premises were clean. The cheese tater tots were delicious. My visit extended beyond my initial expectations due to the quiet atmosphere; I was permitted to wait for my wife without interruption. I would certainly return again“

“Foods was good but obviously not true authentic Italian cooking.
Got endless pasta which comes with soup & salad. Serve was super pleasant and helpful with order and service. She even suggested getting another order of endless pasta, even though we were done, and we took it home as left over. She was great about keeping the bread and salad coming. You can usually eat for a reasonable price if you take advantage of the specials or are a member of their website and get emails about specials. Especially at lunch which is less expensive.“

“Great food! Excellent service.“

“Great place, BYOB“

“Love this place! Fast delivery always, and everything is delicious!“

“hi everyone yes I stopped by Kings Pizza many of times they have a good service they're super clean friendly people they always ready to figure out what exactly you wanted to order very good place I completely recommend it“

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

“Excellent food great service never disappoints highly recommend“

“Great service, amazing cuisine!“

“The food is exceptional, and the service is equally as impressive. I love the generous portion sizes at reasonable prices. I usually get the chicken Alfredo pasta or strombolis, both of which never disappoint. The pizza is consistently delicious, with a perfect balance of crunch and softness. Highly recommend!“

“This was my first time here and everything was great! Sandwiches, stuffed peppers, potato salad and the sausage wheel with provolone.“

“delicious pizza was delivered perfectly on time. thanks for making our mothers day stress free!“