50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hopewell

“Outstanding food, great atmosphere and attentive staff.“

“Excellent“

“This place is such a hidden gem! The food is exceptional and has such authentic Italian flavors. The menu offers such extraordinary and unusual combinations not found at other Italian restaurants. The service is beyond wonderful—- so friendly and welcoming! You can’t miss this AMAZING experience! I highly recommend it! I would rate it with 20 stars if I could!“

“Excellent food served with gracious hospitality. Definitely a night to be remembered!“

“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.“

“Our food was delicious! Stuffed shrimp and veal with mushrooms in a frangelica cream sauce.“

“Great local spot that consistently delivers. Their vodka rigatoni is a standout & is rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The seasonal specials are always worth trying as well. The location is convenient, the service is genuinely friendly, and everything feels welcoming and well run. An added bonus is the small market on site, which makes it easy to grab take-home items and enjoy their food later. A great place for both a quick bite and stocking up on quality prepared foods.“

“After many friends telling how good AMA is I decided to grab a pie and meatball parm sub to give them a go. My words will not give their food justice but it is delicious. Napoletan done the right way. Not to mention the owner is beyond good people. Greeted me outside while I was waiting for them to open and then offered me an espresso while my food was being prepared. We will most certainly be back.“

“Delicious food, great service and nice ambience!“

“This place is a hidden gem . We were there the other night with 5 people and everyone loved the food they ordered. We have been there a couple of times since it changed ownership and it’s great. It seems to be empty except on the weekends and I have no idea why. Maybe because it’s a few miles out of town. It’s more than worth the drive in my opinion !“

“Robert and his staff made my son's 35th Birthday Celebration very special. We had 30 people for dinner at Leonardo's on October 24, 2025, all of them were very pleased with the food, service and atmosphere for my sons 35th Birthday Celebration. Our menu consisted of Penne Marinara, Farfalle Vodka, Chicken Parmesan and a Caesar Salad. All would recommend Leonardo's when dining due to the taste and the service of the staff at Leonardo's. The pasta just melted in mouth and could taste the chesses, or the sauces on the pasta. There was more than enough food for all. The Caesar Salad was a blend of crisp, creamy, tangy and savory favors working together to achieve a satisfying balance. All in All the evening was perfect, and I will be coming back to Leonardo's for future celebrations.“

“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“

“Wow! What a perfect meal for my Italian friend and I. Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious! We got the Broccoli Rabe Sausage app and the Mussels and Clams Fra Diablo. She got a pan fried Soft Crab special and I got my favorite Eggplant Parmesan. We took dessert home but are too full to eat it. Highly recommend! Great vibes inside and BYOB.“

“Call ahead or dine in. Either is preferred.“

“If I could leave a 10 start review, I would! Definitely exceeded my expectations in customer, food quality and taste, it will definitely beat your mom’s cooking! I also recommend anyone to try out their “tres leches” dessert.“

“A true gem in Lawrenceville. I highly recommend this place to those who enjoy good food.“

“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“

“Last night was our first time at Pastiamo's and our experience was fantastic from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious -- Burrata, Gnocchi Pesto, Penne with Walnut Sauce and Rigatoni Ragu were especially everyone's favorites. The staff was polite, attentive, and so patient, even when we stayed past closing time. Thank you, Francesca and team for making our night so special. I highly recommend this restaurant, and our family will definitely be back!“

“Food and service was great .“

“Really good food and service. We really miss going but moved to Pennsylvania. However this spring we will be in more frequently.“

“Everything is so GOOD! I'll be back!“

“Always great food and excellent service highly recommended! Never a bad meal love the sweet and sour calamari !!!“

“excellent food, service and a beautiful restaurant.“

“All .. salad pizza is my favorite“

“Excellent food and service. My new favorite restaurant.“

“August 3, 2024....Just had the most delicious meal in recent memory, the Stuffed Chicken Breast over Spaghetti Puttanesca at Amalfi's in Lawrenceville!!! Outstanding! MUST TRY!!!! If you are fortunate enough to get ANDRES as your server as well, you will have a PERFECT dining experience.“

“Came in for the penne vodka and it did not disappoint. Flavor was delicious, maybe a little thinner than other vodka sauces I've had, but they give you bread to soak it up. My husband had a some of their Sicilian slices and their grandma pie. They offer a good variety of toppings and the crust was nice and crisp. Will definitely be back!“

“BEST pizza in town! Friendly staff, great prices, amazing menu!“

“Amazing Italian food! Reminds me of when I visited Italy. High recommend.“

“Visiting from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to me. I ordered the chicken francese with linguine. It was divine. The chicken was so good it felt like it was melting in my mouth. I highly recommend this place to eat. Especially this dish.“

“First time there with my sister and my wife... I will DEFINITELY return to sample something else on the menu... The mussels and linguini in white sauce was PERFECT!!“

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

“One of Pennington’s hidden gems! This adorable place may be located in a shopping center but don’t worry about that! The atmosphere is just perfect inside! The staff is friendly and inviting! Jen is amazing! The food is delicious and the drinks are just perfect! The spritzes are my favorite but there is something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the meat and cheese boards! They are a must try! Perfect for a date, girls outing or just an afternoon out! Can’t wait to go back!!!“

“Last week, we ordered 200 boxed lunches during the Staff Appreciation Week for High school North. Carlos delivered it personally and paid attention to details. Everyone enjoyed the lunch thoroughly.“

“Thanks for the great dinners. This is definitely my goto Italian take out or dine-in. BYOB is perfect too as I can bring exactly what I want to drink. Capisci! 😎“

“Great food! Excellent service.“

“Absolutely wonderful! I ordered Mamma’s Tomato Sauce with pasta and it hit the spot! Tasty and amazing!! Couldn’t recommend more and I will definitely order again or stop in next time!“

“Friendly service and fantastic pizza. What a variety to pick from! I highly recommend this place. I was in town visiting family and came at my sister's recommendation.“

“Had dinner here tonight. My husband and I agree that it was one of the best dinners we have had in a very long time. Service was amazing. Even the hostess was walking around helping! Also the banana cream pie was unbelievable!!!“

“Rose and Joe run a top notch bakery. All of their stuff is fresh and delicious. If you want bread get there early though! It sells out quick! ❤️“

“Angelo’s never disappoints food fresh & yummy.“

“comimos una pizza de clens espinacas y ajos estaban 🤤 😋 👌 exquisita reconmedadicimo“

“These guys are the absolute best“

“They are the very best around! Never miss. Great for catering too. Get a slice, get a sandwich, a pie or a dinner, it's always great. I love the owners!“

“Amazing Pizza and Pasta. I took my family there a while back and we've been going there ever since. Service is great and dessert is fabulous. Great for a gals night! Wine selection is top tier as well. Congrats to Mr.Procaccini and his team! Open a restaurant up near spring lake!“

“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!“

“Love their food one problem they always deliver to my house on a Sunday I called up ordering for delivery the guy told me that they don’t deliver to my area Told him your boss told me you do he asked his boss he then said oh well we’re backed up so why don’t you order from the Hillsboro one the Hillsboro one is further away from me then Flemington location I will give them another shot because I like their food but I’m making it clear I’m unhappy with their staff and the way I was treated when all I wanted was a pizza Sunday night“

“This is our go to pizza place. Friendly and great service.“

“Just tried Marco's pizza for the first time and it was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfect, not too salty like some we've had in the area. The cheese was just right and I appreciated the sliced, rather than chopped, onions. We'll definitely be ordering from Marco's again! Thank you!“

“We eat there often and are never disappointed. The food is delicious and the service is very professional. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Additionally, I had a catered affair there for Chrismas Eve and it was wonderful. There were 19 people who are still raving about the food and service...which is so rewarding on a night that the restaurant was crowded with many groups celebrating.“