48 Best Italian Restaurants near Hightstown

“Mannino’s is the best, My family is so thrilled we came across them. They have the best Grandma pie. Yesterday we ordered a sausage , onion and roasted pepper pie, it was amazing. This is the best pizzeria in the area. I didn’t think anyone here could make a fantastic pie, but they did. This will definitely be our go to place, no others in the area come close. Keep maki g your delicious food“

“Beautiful restaurant. Everything we've eaten has been delicious. Menu has great options. It's a little on the expensive side but makes up for it by being BYOB. The wait staff is very attentive and you never feel like it's too short or too long for you food. It was our second time there and won't be our last!“

“Starting with the name Italian Touch you can feel the reminisce of Italy throughout this establishment although not too flashy this location makes you want to dress business casual. The service is Unexpectedly 5 star and the energy is stupendous.Ok on to the food.My wife and I had the pleasure to getting to know one of the cooks trying out their personal favorites and I can easily see what the hype is about.Each slice bring farm to table flavors with a brick oven crust.I must say the flavor is what you expect when you desire that flavor.Food is an art and a science and they nailed both.Excellent experience here. Will be back.Sorry no pictures this time.“

“This is one of the best places that I have eaten at. Truly a gem. The owner Enzo and his wife Rosaria are the kindest people that I have encountered. We come back for the Pizza Fantasia every time we visit the area. They make excellent food, give excellent service, and are excellent people! A must visit.“

“I was visiting the area and decided to stop here based on the reviews that I read. It did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We ordered the calamari and a meatlover's pizza. There was also complimentary bread and dipping oil. The atmosphere was really nice; however, the tables are really close together. I“

“We were greeted quickly, they had our rez listed, so we were escorted to our table right away. There were several tables with guests, but our waiter came over right away with water & menus. The service was great, the food was delicious (especially the short ribs and the Josh wine) and by the time we were ready to go, we were the only ones left. Definitely will return for another memorable dinner.“

“Featured on Diners ,DriveIns, and Dives with Guy Fieri, and for good reason. Prepared foods, or sandwiches absolutely phenomenal. Not a bad thing served, from the deserts, to the breads, to the sandwiches, and of course the Italian hot foods. Definitely a destination place.“

“The staff were almost too attentive! Such personal service, with plenty of choices. There's a grocery deli area and a sit down part. Portions are great, food tastes great. The space is simultaneously cozy and modern. Might be considered a little tight for some.Wheelchair accessibility: Might be tight but all furniture moves easily. Patio space as well.“

“This was my first time eating at this restaurant. The food was very good. The waiters were attentive and the atmosphere was very nice. The menu had many great selections. I ordered a chicken with white wine and artichoke hearts . That was very good.“

“Tomato Pies Italian Kitchen offers a decent dining experience with its cozy ambiance and Italian-inspired dishes. The menu selection is varied, but some dishes fell short of expectations in terms of flavor and execution. While the service was friendly.Additionally, the portion sizes seemed inconsistent, with some dishes being overly generous while others felt lacking. Overall, Tomato Pies has potential, but there are areas that could be improved to elevate the dining experience.“

“For a mom n pop pizzeria, Carmela's sure is one of the best NY style pizzas that I've had. We ordered a large size cheese pizza, along with some garlic knots/bread. The pizza came out hot n ready from the oven. The cheese was just stretching away and the sauce was robust. The dough itself tasted very good. We sprinkled some red crush peppers and garlic seasoning/powder. Mmmmm more and more garlic. And more garlic. And wait....even more garlic. The garlic knots were delicious. They were heated warmAnd I asked them to lace it with extra garlic oil. A perfect combination of both items. There's a few tables inside and it's a simple looking pizzeria. They do offer pizza by the slices also.“

“Wonderful food, love the vodka sauce ?. Love the murals and architecture inside! Parking is a bit difficult but you can park behind the church which is 2 doors down not a far walk at all!Parking: There is parking behind the churchKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly if you have well-behaved kidsWheelchair accessibility: A bit tight but it is accessible“

“A 30 year, small family owned business, that's a mixture of pizzeria and Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Tonight, I stopped in for the first time and was cheerfully welcomed and felt right at home. The menu had a wonderful assortment of great looking entries. But I decided to try one of the specials, the very flavorful and savory Chicken with portobello mushrooms sun-dried, tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce over penne ($23.95). Service was great with friendly and attentive staff. If you're in the Hillsboro, Princeton area, this is a must try. Dine in or takeout, I think you'll be impressed too. Follow me on yelp or on Insta @noodlesoupr. As I travel the world and search up the perfect bowl of noodle soup.“

“Was traveling home from Virginia to Maine and happened to stay at a hotel right down the street. So glad we chose this place . The owner and his wife were amazing people and made us feel like we had been going there for years . We will be stopping here every time we are in the area . For the experience alone . Thanks guys appreciate great food and amazing service“

“If you've ever seen the movie BIG NIGHT, this place has the same vibe. Part of me wants to not even review it because I don't want it to get crowded and ruined, but the food is so incredible and the people that work there are the nicest people on earth, so I have to do it. We went there about a month ago and then brought back four friends last night. (Our waitress was, I think, one of the owners--she was so happy and kind.) They all told me that they feared I was overselling it, but once they got there and ate, they were believers! If I could afford it, I'd eat here once a week. The food is--literally--inspiring. It makes me want to learn how to cook. How can people make stuff this good?“

“I usually go to tomato pies every 2 months. The store is all the way from 1912! More than a century ago! Which makes me feel like i'm in a vintage store. Outside, there is a 2 doors in the front. There is a door for dine-in and another door for order to go or pick up. I personally haven't done dine-in but I always go for to go or pick up. Whenever I go, the staff is always so sweet and are always accurate for the time left. The only thing I dislikd is the time if takes to make the pizza. The pizza was delicious and stayed pretty warm when handed to me.“

“Tony's Open Kitchen is a great Italian addition to the neighborhood. I recently went to dinner her with a group of 10. Everyone enjoyed their food. The pasta entrees were a hit and the Regolare Pizza was great (ohh.. that sauce). The service was fast and efficient. I ordered then eggplant parmigiana, which was awesome and a plentiful portion size. I liked the fact that it was not deep fried, but instead lightly battered and baked. The accompanying vegetables were all so flavorful and delicious. The complimentary bread was hot, fresh and tasty out of the oven. It's a BYOB, so that's a plus. I look forward to going back and trying some of the other entrees. Note: They charge 3% for using a credit card and will only do up to 3 credit cards per table. That created a bit of an issue with 10 people, since not everyone had cash on hand.“

“The food was very good and we had a toddler with us and the staff was very good with her.l and couldn't be nicer. The atmosphere is happy and not too loud but enough noise that the baby did not bother anybody. It is a go-to place for us and it is a byob (bonus).“

“This place has really stepped up their seating arrangements and the patio was warm, beautifully decorated and enclosed. My only issue was that it was hard to hear one another inside the enclosure with a lot of people talking. It might be helpful to have some sort of sound-reduction put in place in the future.“

“Service was very good. Staff very friendly. All Food courses were delicious and came out hot, fresh and was delicious! I had the Bianca ? chicken with cavatappi special. Amazingly tender chicken and the sauce was exquisite! Atmosphere was OK but bathroom was neglected and needs a lot of work cosmetically.“

“Went last night and everything we order was amazing. I got a sandwich and the chicken was freshly fried. Also got what looked like a fried calzone filled with chicken and mozzarella then topped with vodka sauce, it was on another level. We also shared the special which was chicken leg that fell off the bone and was season perfectly. Everyone there was super nice, great atmosphere and people! Definitely will be going back.“

“I have been to Eno Terra many times and as always the food was excellent. In contrast to previous visits, the service was awful-slow to take our order slow to bring our food and slow to bring our check.Overall, the server was inattentive. Not ready to give up on one of our favorite restaurants but will if service remains poor.“

“I’m so happy we finally made it here! After months of reading the positive reviews, my son recommended that we come for dinner! Everything was prepared fresh, portions were plentiful, service was attentive and presentation was appealing. We will definitely be back!! Highly recommend!“

“The pizza was amazing, along with the staff. They were all so friendly when I came in for a pickup. They all greeted me, and I felt bad for leaving them after that, with now wanting to stay, eat, and hang out some. The food was killer like I said, and I'll come back for that, but it's great when you meet people that make you want to stay.“

“I’ve tried most of the highest reviewed pizza spots in Jersey (besides Deluca’s) and Dilorenzos is still at the top of my list. Their regular pie is phenomenal but if you like sausage & peppers on your pie, you’re in for a treat. Every so often, we’ll drive over an hour just to go here, well worth the trip!“

“I went in today for lunch with a good friend who is fighting cancer and haven't seen in a long time. Her stomache is very fickle and she did amazingly well with the food. It's definitely leaning towards fine dining. Linen table cloths, linen knapkins, polished silverware, white glove service without the gloves. Our sever observed us without being intrusive. He only served the next dished when we stopped eating the first one. If you're accustomed to being entertained by your server, this is not for you. If you value uninterrupted time spent with your guest while still not being neglected, this is for you. I actually like it when the server is vigilant but not overbearing. I want to enjoy the food, take in the atmosphere and speak with my friend, and our server allowed us to just be present. We never had to ask for anything. It was brought out at the right time, our needs were anticipated and we were greeted by Chef Jason, who greeted every table. I recommend the truffle oil fries, beet salad and hand held chicken pesto. The presentation of all three dishes was beautiful. Thank you so much. It was a really good experience.“

“Lobster Ravioli with Scallops in Vodka Sauce was delicious! Scallops were cooked to perfection. Sauce wasn't too salty. I didn't see much lobster in the ravioli, but they were so good. Parpadelle bolognese with ricotta also perfect. Took some home for the next day but a family member scooped it up for lunch ?. Definitely going back.“

“So I just moved to the area. For the most part pizza is awesome. They just have to let it actually cook. I don’t like non- crispy pizza. Other than that pizza is A1.When we first went for take out. I didn’t have such a great experience. However this last time for delivery changed that.“

“Quite possibly the best pizza place in Jersey. Great nuanced taste – for example, the crust has this perfect texture – made extremely fresh with obviously quality ingredients. AND the people who work there are really cool and friendly. AND the prices are reasonable. It's a treat that I'm happy to go out of my way for (I don't live close by).“

“The very best in pizza, subs, the only place i trust to make me a good meatball without that nasty under taste you get from most restaurant meatballs.Family owned and operated, been coming here since I was a kid. I moved away some 10 years ago and somehow the brothers remember me when I stop by which is whenever i'm in town. I love th“

“As many have said, the appearance of the restaurant does not reflect the quality of the food. I ordered the "True Italian" sub and was not disappointed. The (unexpected) mild toasting of the roll gave a little crunch that really added to the sandwich. Owner is nice and a good conversationalist. Will visit again for sure if I get back to the area.“

“Although we have never dined in the restaurant, we have been to several private parties and just love the way they do things. Family style appetizers, pasta, salad and great choices. This last time we had steak, which we were apprehensive about but even that was tender and cooked perfectly.Parking: Plenty and easily accessible“

“I love the pizza from Cranbury Pizza. Moved to Jersey from Chicago over a decade ago. Pizza has always been my favorite. I loved Chicago pizza. Have tried many a pizza on the East Coast since then. It was not until I found Cranbury Pizza that I said, “Ahh….I think I can do this”. I would go for a slice of pizza and a salad, after taking singing lessons across the street, and then when dating my (now) husband, Mike. I don’t take the lessons anymore, and we’ve moved about thirty to forty minutes from the restaurant. After two years of being disappointed the pizza places around where we are, I asked my husband (on my birthday) to get me a cheese pizza from Cranbury Pizza. When he went to pick it up, the guy was so nice, he offered my husband an additional pizza, no charge! It was later in the evening, and the person who ordered it didn’t pick it up. When he got home with it, I was delighted to find that it was a second cheese pizza (my favorite). YUM. Let me tell you, I was HAPPY and thankful. It’s the only pizza I eat now. Even Michael believes it’s worth the commute.When I did eat at the restaurant, the staff was always amiable. Never had anything but great food and a great time. Love Cranbury Pizza!“

“Best Italian restaurant I’ve ever had and immaculate service! I called ahead as they were getting close to closing time and they said come on in with no hesitation. They were beyond accommodating and the service was insanely fast. The bread and homemade tomato sauce that’s brought out is delicious and set the tone. I ordered the pasta alla vodka and my son ordered the gnocchi with Alfredo. Both came with a choice of soup or salad and the soup of the day was potato and bacon… to die for! The puffy garlic bread was also great! Both main dishes were fantastic and massive portion sizes. For dessert, the tiramisu and the lava cake were (again) amazing. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We were visiting from New Hampshire and I wish I could transplant this place to my town! Thank you for an amazing experience“

“Always great, fresh dinner (or lunch) options for the family or guests when you don't have time for a lot of dinner prep! Love their sauces, soups and my kids won't eat any other brand of raviolis having grown up eating Lucy's for 10+ years. Salads are fresh, sandwiches - and they do a great job catering large and small orders as well.“

“Cafe Amici is always my go to for my office and their service is amazing! Food is always solid, I love their penne vodka and all of their chicken options are great, super tender. They are an amazing option for catering and are always on time.“

“1st time ordering a pizza from here and I could kiss the chef. I ordered the special, a large pie with one free topping and you can pay for more toppings if you want and I got pepperoni and fresh garlic, it also came with a 2 litter bottle of soda, I got Barqs root beer which happens to be my favorite root beer. This pizza was so freaking good. They managed to keep the crust crunchy and airy and the bottom firm while having more sauce then most pizzas and the cheese and toppings nicely baked. My friend told me the pepperoni is all beef, and it was DELICIOUS! The pizza had substance while not being sloppy where everything slides off and that takes talent. Washing it down with cold Barqs rootbeer was an added bonus. Just look at the pictures, it's a beautiful pie!“

“I was born in Genoa and I miss my land every day. As well I miss the real Italian food. Thanks God Francesca and Le Kyosk exist!! Truly amazing Focaccia and all the sandwiches I’ve tried so far (I guess 5 different ones). The quality along with the kindness made me really feel at home.Thanks Le Kyosk Team!Vegetarian options: You can personalize your sandwich the way you want“

“We had a beautiful and delicious night here! Our waitress Erin was so sweet and attentive. We really enjoyed every aspect of our meal, from the drinks to the appetizers to the meal and dessert. Nice atmosphere, great service and all around a nice night.“

“I ordered from here for the first time & the food was delicious… I ordered the chicken parmigiana.. it was enough food to feed my husband & myself… I had the food delivered & was told 45 mins.. the food was here before that.. the delivery guy was nice.. I will order from them again“

“You know the deal… Daddy David Portnoy told the public this place was AN 8.9. So you know me and Rj had to spin the block to Princeton. We got a large pie and devoured it like frickin animals. Unfortunately because of the crispness of the slice, Rj’s sperm count became a little too low and he died. Rip Rj. 5 Stars!“

“Nicely decorated, good service and delicious food. Decent size portions as well. I enjoyed a chicken and sausage risotto and also tasted the chicken marsalla. Both were very good, but there wasn't much marsalla flavor in the sauce. The prices were slightly on the high side, but not awful. I would have felt better about that if they included a house Salad with the entrée instead of everything Ala carte. BYOB also. Overall, I recommend this restaurant.“

“Fresco is a solid take out or sit in Pizzeria with a dining room. Fresco offers excellent service and some inexpensive early bird and dinner for 2 specials. Very casual byob with plenty of free parking. Red sauce Italian, I enjoyed their eggplant rolatini. The chicken parm was average which was fine. There is an up charge to substitute a vegetable instead of pasta. The portion of sautéed spinach was huge, fresh and delicious. I noticed quite a bit of pizza pickup and delivery. I wouldn't hesitate to return for a quick meal. Our server was friendly and attentive.“

“I love the food at this restaurant! Its Always fresh ! They have the best tender salmon ! Their sauce is delicious - everything is!!! In my opinion no other Italian restaurant in this area compares to this restaurant - and I’m Italian !! And cook Italian most of the time ??“

“THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD ? I catered for my sons first birthday, dined there for his christening and are regulars here. The food and service outstanding! Everything from the moment you sit down to eat to the dessert is delicious - the catering did not disappoint, our family & friends still talk about the food served at the party. The owner & his wife make everyone feel welcome & have the best customer service that is refreshing to feel like family when coming here. I highly recommend coming for a dinner, take out, catering or hosting an event here, you will not be disappointed!“

“Whenever I go to my mom's this is my go to pizza place! Their eggplant side dish and meatballs are my favorite! My 2 year old loves the meatballs so much!!! Their wings are also very reasonably priced and I love that they put the hot sauce on the side as we have a few kids in the family so they can eat them as well!Kid-friendliness: My 2 year old loves their meatballs. My niece and nephew are up their wings!“

“We love Gloria at the bar, she is so personable and sweet!We love the wings & steak & pizza here. The food is amazing! We go often on weekdays and even weekends. The service is great, the inside has wine barrels that are such a neat feature to the looks.“

“This place has really good pizza. On my way back to Boston I was craving pizza and say this spot in the map and decided to try it. The customer service was really good, I got one plain cheese slice and one bacon ranch and man oh man were they delicious. Thanks guys.“