50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hightstown

“Hands down, one of the best pizza shops in central Jersey 🙌🏽 If you’re looking for a fresh tomato pie or a plain slice, this is a must.“

“I've been a few times and the food & drinks were both excellent. On March 29th they had Kym D & DJ Moe Green preforming and let me tell you, The house was rocking, after eating we moved to the bar area and danced and got more drinks. The crowd was a wonderful friendly mix. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Vegetarian options: All the waiters are great. However, Sal is my favorite his knowledge of everything from sauces to wine pairing is amazing.“

“We love the food here at Mercato. Always fresh and hot. The portions are big. Plan on having the leftovers for lunch. The flounder francaise is amazing. The fish is so fresh.
They have a selection of deserts. A must go to. This is a hidden gem!!“

“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 .“

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent service by Jason and awesome food“

“We had a Birthday party here oct 5, 2024 in a private room and we were very pleased with everything from the food to the service. Our servers were fabulous!!!! would definitely recommend to everyone.“

“Great food & atmosphere. Love the spaghetti and crabs“

“Smaller local Italian restaurant. The service was excellent considering how short handed they appeared to be. The garlic knots were unique and very good. Not an over powering of garlic. The pizza was great. Crust was light and airy. Loved the little air bubbles on it. Slight garlic taste in the sauce. Definitely recommended trying this spot.“

“Visited here for lunch with my children as we were passing through NJ on our way home from a holiday visit with family. Saw the great reviews and decided to try it out. We got Italian subs and pizza. The subs were absolutely delicious. Crisp, toasted bread, fresh meat and veggies, yummy sauce. We all loved them. And the pizzas were great too! We will make this a regular stop whenever passing through NJ again.“

“This little restaurant has delicious Italian cuisine, and at reasonable price given the location. This place is the opposite of many venues in Princeton, where the emphasis is on atmosphere and exclusivity. The emphasis here is wonderful food and great service and it won’t break your bank account.“

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

“Homey restaurant with fresh handmade pasta, you can choose the type of pasta and then the sauce, they have good desserts and a good cappuccino, the atmosphere is very nice and the service is very good, it is a good place to go with your family and partner“

“Delicious food and nice atmosphere.“

“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!“

“5 Star all around, food, service, atmosphere and decor. Food is definitely fresh, light and filling. Delicious dessert too. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Nunzio’s is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was impeccable—warm, inviting, and full of charm. The customer service was in a league of its own; “amazing” doesn’t even begin to cover it. The staff was incredibly attentive, and their genuine kindness made me feel so welcome.

The owner himself, is the heart and soul of this place. He’s so humble, down-to-earth, and clearly pours love into every dish he prepares. You can truly taste the passion and care in the food—it was absolutely fantastic. Every bite left me wanting more, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

The prices are unbelievably reasonable for the quality of the food and the experience. Every dish I tried was worth every single penny, and I can only imagine the rest of the menu is just as outstanding.

This was the most amazing experience I’ve had in a long time, and I can’t recommend Nunzio’s enough to anyone in the area. Do yourself a favor and make this your next stop—you won’t regret it!“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“Celebrated my wife's birthday last weekend. Food was delicious, service was excellent...we will be back!!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“We catered from Lucy’s for fifteen guests. Not only did we receive support regarding quantity, they guided me through GF options. The communication and delivery were both smooth. Last but not the least, the food was incredible. Every last dish was visually appealing and pleasing to the tummy. Thank you.“

“Delicious every time we've ordered. The pizza dough is fresh and the salads are beautiful. Attention to detail is rare these days and is greatly appreciated! Would recommend. (We order thru "Slice" and they've been good too)“

“Friendly fast service and best pizza in Jersey!!!“

“Great service, amazing cuisine!“

“Great food! Excellent service.“

“Such a nice little restaurant. We were looking for somewhere to eat while heading out for the night and google had this place on the list. Italian food with amazing flavor!! Staff was wonderful, friendly, and helpful! Prices were mid range and great for two, but a large family might be a bit out of range. Portions size made up for the extra cost in my mind. Will go back next time we are in the area.“

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

“Servicio profesional, buen sabor, muy atentos, ambiente de lo mejor, personal de trabajo se merecen 100 puntos“

“Great food and great staff“

“Enzo , his wife, Anna and their sister-in-law are the nicest people you would want to meet along with some really delicious pizzas. The pizza, as my cousin from South Carolina would say "is blazin' cuz" with a crispy thin crust, a delicious homemade sauce along with generous toppings. With each bite, you can taste every ingredient in and on the pizza. Nothing gets left on the plate with the crust being just as good. Also, try their meatball sandwiches which will surely fill you up and have you coming back week after week. Nothing says "New Jersey" like "Bella Napoli"! Try getting a taste of that in other states. HA!“

“Great food and excellent service“

“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.“

“It’s a beautiful restaurant. Extremely affordable and the food was outstanding!!“

“Excellent, food , Leonardo was great, thank you .“

“The Pink Panther with hot cherry peppers was insane!!! Can’t get better service from nicer people anywhere.“

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

“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“

“One of my favorite places to eat!!“

“It was Saturday evening the 11 of March . We ordered on line and went to pick it and they didn't get the order right away. They took care of the problem right away, got right on it and delivered it to our Condo. The food was hot and excellent. We will be back. I Highly Recommend Villa Borghese ll.“

“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!!“

“I have been a customer for over a decade. Maybe even two. Unpretentious place with outstanding food. They sneak in some great individual twists on various dishes while serving the usual hits.
I mostly get take out but have eaten in as well with great enjoyment.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options“

“The best pizza place local to me. When you walk in it smells of as a traditional Italian grandmas kitchen. My boyfriend was craving pizza so I brought him here. He got the meatball pie. The face he made after eating the first bite was him falling in love with me all over again ?. This place also has amazing gluten free and vegetarian options. I recommend this place to all my friends. Tight indoor dining but they have a cute patio outback that’s much more spacious. I personally always do take out.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten free options“

“OMG. I tried Phil’s MULTIPLE times over the years and was so disappointed. My BF stopped on Thursday and brought me the most AMAZING PUPUSAS 🤤. And MAGICAL PLANTAIN EMPANADAS. I would have never tried it because I really didn’t like one thing any of the times I went before. I will DEFINITELY be going back. A LOT. This is a good and bad thing. Did I mention PUPUSAS??????!“

“Hello again Princeton, NJ. We love the BBQ chicken pizza and the other spicy buffalo chicken pizza, we had ours to go headed back on road trip....next stop Boston, MA! Sorry no pics, I didn't pick up pizza, another in my group went in. It was 98' HOT!!

Parking: Lots of free parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level but beware of new apartment construction next door“

“Jimmy out did himself tonight. A large pepperoni, mushroom, and onion pizza was what was for dinner. The crust was absolutely delicious-crispy yet fluffy. One of the best pizza’s I’ve had in a long time!“

“We finally got around to trying this local eatery and were not disappointed. The service and the pizza were excellent. We chose outside seating, so unfortunately we had to endure a couple of noisy begging dogs someone chose to bring to dinner on the sidewalk. 😩 They were not service dogs and they were not particularly well behaved, constantly whining for food and blocking the sidewalk so people had to trip over them or step into the middle of the street to walk around them. But the establishment, the food, service and employees were great. Next time we will go inside if the outside is overrun with inconsiderate dog owners.“