50 Best Italian Restaurants near Helmetta

“The only place to ever go to for Italian food. The best Italian food around. Clean and roomy indoor dining, outdoor dining when the weather is nice and staff are super nice. If you have never tried Villa Borghese you have to give them a try 🇮🇹🍝🍕“

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

“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!“

“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 .“

“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.“

“My granddaughter had her graduation dinner here. It was absolutely fabulous. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic service & the food was amazing. Can’t say enough how great this restaurant is. I would highly recommend this restaurant to family & friends.“

“Went with 5 couples…party of 10! All the appetizers, meals and drinks were great. Very good service…would definitely go back!“

“Never had a meal I didn’t love“

“Been there for lunchs dinners and just drinks. great family place. friendly staff. amazing food. ordered a few trays for christmas eve. was like made at home.“

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

“La Cucina is absolutely delicious. Always fresh and VERY consistent. I have never ordered something that wasn’t superb! They have the best halibut over risotto I have ever had. If you have never dine here before then you are certainly missing out. Cucina is our go to! Best food in town by a long shot 🙌🏼“

“Had a Family Birthday Celebration Awesome definitely go back!!“

“They are truly a tribute to a neighborhood business. Outstanding food, and customer comes first atitude. Congratulations !!!“

“Food is excellent, amazing selection of specials and all that we had was so delicious! Pizza is by far the best pizza around! It’s cooked perfectly and flavors are just amazing! Staff were all terrific and make you feel like part of their family. Definitely returning and brining family and friends and letting everyone know about it!“

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

“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 ❤️“

“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 !“

“Last weekend we had my baby shower here & the staff, service & food was just exceptional. I will always recommend this place to anyone looking to have dinner OR a party. The staff was on top of everything. I did not have to worry about a thing they took care of everything. It was just a beautiful shower. Thank you aunt butchies we will be back for our next event!“

“Always great food and staff. I love the menu and can’t wait to go back again.“

“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.“

“Place is very welcoming. Always has great music. Very friendly girls behind the counter and the boss is always extremely kind to every single person. Pizza is out of this world and the food never disappoints. La dona just gained a loyal customer !!“

“Great food and great staff“

“Amazing food and staff. Always a great experience!“

“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“

“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.“

“This was our first time dining at Bello's and the place was clean and family friendly. We ordered fried mushrooms which were previously frozen and not very good and I had the buffalo wings which were average with little flavor. We both had a salad which was good and then a bar pie and eggplant parmesan which was good.“

“Emilio’s new Bar Pie is hands down the best Bar Pie that I’ve ever eaten. It’s handcrafted and the crust is perfection. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!!“

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

“This past Saturday, 5.21.22, my family and I ventured out to Cucina Mandreucci, for the first time since covid, for my niece's college graduation celebratory dinner. We have been here before for other special family occasions, as well as for everyday family dinners. No matter whether you are a party of 20 or an intimate party of two, Cucina Mandreucci will treat you like family. They handled our rowdy bunch with ease. Jill, our server, and our busser (I apologize, but I forget his name) treated us like family. They remembered us from our last large family gathering three years ago, as well as from the last time I was there with my fiance and our four children. They remembered where we sat and what we ate; simply put, they (but especially Jill) made us feel at home, and welcomed us back with open arms. As if that were not enough, the food was, once again, outstanding! I am a picky eater, and that puts it mildly. Jill was ready for my crazy requests and substitutions. She, and the kitchen, handled it all like pros. As if our large, rambunctious party were not enough to handle, we actually forgot a to-go meal for a family member who was unable to attend; we put that request in as we were paying the bill. Not four minutes later did that food come out of the kitchen ready to go. When I tell you this place has their stuff together, that is the truth. This is my favorite restaurant in Middlesex County for sure, and of course we'll be returning!“

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

“Ordered one large pizza half pepperoni and half chicken and paid $27 that’s ludicrous! Definitely not ordering from there again. Pizza was average at best! Gotta do better Bonettis!!“

“My server, I believe his name was David, gave us the best restaurant experience we could ask for. Consistently coming back making sure we had drinks and the amazing breadsticks. He talked us through the menu and gave good suggestions that we ended up loving! Very good experience overall a little pricey but will come back in the future.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Most amazing subs I’ve ever had, treated with complete respect. I had wings, fries, pickles, Philly steak, and Philly chicken. Taking the first bite it was mouth watering. Thank you!“

“Great place, BYOB“

“Since moving to New Jersey, Mezza Luna is the only Pizza that my youngest son will eat. Not only is their pizza amazing but their dinner dishes and everything else on the menu is just as tasty. I look forward to when I order from Mezza Luna because I know we will be having a delicious dinner. They are generous size portions, and the quality and taste are excellent. The customer service is amazing. And the delivery is always faster than what they tell you which is so nice. the owners are wonderful and generous people. They are active in the community. I recommend that everyone eat here or order from here with their really fast delivery, the food always comes hot. I love Mezza Luna and I will continue to be a loyal customer.“

“Very good food. God service .“

“I had lunch here at Delios in 2014. Here i revisit 2024 and I must say 10 years later and Katerina & Pete still serving the best Pizza. Godbless !!! Quality , Service and consistency is still the same! If you haven't tried it You must.

Love
Chef D“

“Have not been in a long time !! Everything was great!! The service was awesome. We sat in the bar area and the bartender took care of us. I believe his name was Ian; He was so nice, accommodating and hilarious. I did notice he was able to answer every question asked. He should be moved into management. Definitely will be back.“

“Usually pick up pizza to go never disappointed in the quality and service.“

“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“

“First visit and we loved everything! Best bolognaise I've ever had; meatballs and spaghetti with meat sauce so good. May daughter had the artichoke app with foccacia bread on the side. She said it was fabulous...almost licked the plate.
My picky granddaughter w gave a thumbs up to the penne vodka and we all loved the bread. Service was excellent with Madeline being so helpful and kind. A great experiences. We will be back!“

“The most delicious food you can eat with a very good atmosphere, reasonable prices and a friendly staff specially the owner is so helpful if you want to make an event don’t hesitate to make it there , I’ve made my sister’s birthday there and we were so satisfied with this decision TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!Thank you La Rosetta and to all the staff there♥️“