50 Best Italian Restaurants near Howell

“Held my daughter’s Bridal Shower here today and I can’t say enough wonderful things about it. The service and food was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful and accommodating. We were so pleased and I would highly recommend hosting your event here.“

“The food is outstanding! The owners are the warmest and kindest people! The restaurant is professional, serving high quality food and reasonably priced! Love me some Pat d’s! Shout out to the exceptional counter help!“

“This place is amazing. great food- very friendly staff! Some of the best Italian food in NJ“

“Out meal was more expensive than it should have been. When we reserved, we were told there was a $45 per adult minimum. We had 7 adults and 5 kids 12 and under who ordered pizza fries and pasta. The adults ordered some starters, salads and about half ordered fish. After starters and main dishes and sides were finished, the waiter informed one of the adults in the party (not the host) that people needed to order dessert because we were under the minimum, so the kids and a cpuple of adults ordered dessert although we were full, hadnt planned on it and left much of it on the table. When the bill came it was $707.00. Even taking away the 20% obligatory large party service fee, the $590 or $84 per adult is way above the $45 per adult minimum and the dessert cannot account for that, so the waiter misinformed the party and jacked up the bill. Even $45 per person for all.12 people is $540 which is $50 less than we were charged before the 20% service. If you have a large party, beware of this upsell and the mandatory 20% service fee. Great food, good service. The decor in the back room where they put us because of the kids is plain, not like the front of the restautant which is elegant, festive and lovely. If not for the jacking up the price experience, I would rate the restaurant 5 stars. The food was great and one can order a very healthy meal.as well as an indulgent one. Plenty of kid friendly food and options too. The service was also excellent as it should be for 20%.“

“Everyone is so nice and friendly in here. Love their pizza, penne vodka, chicken parm roll and chicken parm dinners have all been great!!“

“16 of us for a moms night out. They set us up in the private room so our cackling wouldn’t disturb the other nice folks LOL. Our server was so nice and attentive and the food was delicious. For appetizers we had focaccia, stuffed mushrooms, antipasto, rice balls with side of sauce. For dinner we had sausage and peppers, chicken francese, penne vodka, cavatelli with broccoli, roasted potatoes with balsamic drizzle. Would definitely recommend Capricci for a private party.“

“There are a few good pizzerias around the Freehold area. But this is our favorite place! Great tasting pizza and subs. They always get my order done quickly and correctly. Very good selection of food. They are professional and it is always perfect!“

“We've been getting the zucchini sticks and they are best ever! And a nice big portion. The sauce with it is also outstanding! Please don't change a thing about them!!!“

“Owner should learn how to treat customers We were a party of four and we arrived on time for a 7:45 reservation. When we arrived there were many people waiting to be seated. We were told that the wait would only be 10 - 15 minutes. Fifteen minutes later we were told that the wait would be an additional 10 - 15 minutes. A half hour later my wife was told that the wait would only be another 10 - 15 minutes. After 45 minutes I requested to speak with the owner and I was told that I was speaking with the owner (at that point there was only one other group waiting to be seated). They informed me that a group of six with an 8:00 reservation was just seated. I said that it was not fair to make us wait 45 minutes since we did have a reservation and the people with a later reservation were just seated. I said that I may have something to say about it after the meal. The reply was "if you have something to say, say it now"! I replied that I would reserve my thoughts until after the meal. How insulting, imagine waiting over 45 minutes and then being told if I had anything to say I shouldn't wait till after my dinner, that I should say it now. I replied that I would wait till after the meal before I had any additional comments. With that we were refused service and we were told to leave. I am a 75 year old retired veteran and in my life I was never treated in this manner. When we grew up we had more respect for others. This is not how customers should be treated.“

“Wow The best Italian restaurant at the jersey shore if you go Friday or Saturday you better get a reservation I would suggest you get one during the week also to be safe. Byob food and atmosphere are outstanding and the hostess waitresses and owner are so nice they make you feel like you were invited to their home for Sunday dinner with the family.“

“We had such a great dinner with friends. The food was outstanding and so was the service. We have never been disappointed when eating at this restaurant. I highly recommend for any occasion or no occasion.“

“La pizza increíble es lo más rico que he probado excelente servicio y los dinners están súper riquísimos“

“Exceptional service! Bobby reopened his restaurant upon my son and I arriving there after a late basketball practice. Instead of turning us away, he made us a personal pizza. The food was outstanding and moreover his kindness will make us future loyal customers.“

“Never had a meal I didn’t love“

“From the minute that we got there until we left very friendly.Great service!! It was our first time there.They gave us this beautiful salad on the house! Our food was delicious! GOOD bread,Eggplant parmesan,lasagna, cavitelli and broccoli rob. The meatballs are possibly the best i've ever had out, not even kidding. The red sauce was delicious, teeny bit salty for me but by far better than what I have experienced in the recent times I have been out to eat. Can't wait to go back. Very friendly atmosphere!“

“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.“

“We went on Saturday for dinner...My wife had Eggplant Rollatini for an appy and Chicken Francese for dinner...I had the Sauteed Clams for an appy and the Seafood Fra Diavolo for dinner....Everything was Excellent....Next we will try the pizza...“

“I have been eating here for a while now. i think it is the best place in the area. food is always fresh and hot whenever I get delivery, and the atmosphere when dining in is wonderful!“

“Always accommodating! Very close to work and convenient.“

“Loved the food and the atmosphere here. A beautiful place to bring your family for a nice meal. The staff was so nice and took care of all of our needs. Highly recommended!!!!“

“Our family had dinner there this evening. our waiter Austin was absolutely phenomenal and the food was delicious“

“Delicious food, wonderful staff and great music.“

“love the food!! will eat here any time!!“

“Amazing food, great portions and quality for price, friendly and personal able staff, quick service, clean and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend. Definitely make reservations“

“Had an amazing dinner with my family for my brother birthday everyone enjoyed their dinner and service was amazing. It’s great to have such a great restaurant close by and not have to travel far…“

“Last night we came in before a show we were seeing! Our waiter Collin was fantastic he was nice and attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed. The pasta with the spicy sauce was amazing. Collin suggested the meatballs and they were honestly the best meatballs I ever had at a restaurant. We will be back for sure!“

“We had a wedding shower today. To say we were beyond thrilled is an understatement. Everything was absolutely perfect from the staff to the food. I could not have asked for a better day and I cannot recommend them more. I will definitely do future events with you. Thank you guys so very much for absolutely everything!!!!!!“

“Review from carmine the cheesesteak guy I'd give it a solid 9.5 out of 10 one of the best cheese steaks I have had in NJ also one of the biggest cheesesteaks you go to any other pizza place and order one this is gonna be double the size of that it's as big as your whole arm from the top of your shoulder down to the tips of your fingers stacked with meat and cheese it is the best cheese steak in the Howell/Jackson area“

“Yesterday we had a Luau/Pool party at our new Toll RegencyFreehold Community .. we explained to Frank we had a very bad experience with a previous caterer and he promised us we would be pleased and not to worry. Well, we weren’t just pleased, we were excited and we all felt DAngelos far exceeded our expectations. The compliments kept flowing during the party… the service, setup and food was AMAZING!! Thank you Frank for an awesome job! We can’t wait to call you for our next event!!“

“A friend gifted a $100 gift card that we first used $70.01 on 7/01/2023. Went back today, 12/22/2024, and attempted to use the remaining $29.99 on part of our bill, but were advised that the card was declined. Service was good and food was good but was alarmed that $100 was paid but only $70.01 was honored. I advise beware of gift card purchases. We will not be going back.“

“I have to give a huge thank you to Brooklyn Bistro for the amazing job they did for my daughters graduation dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was absolutely amazing. Thank you Brooklyn Bistro <3“

“My mother and law happen to come across this family owned establishment when we came into town for a doctors appointment. The food was AMAZING. We literally ate every piece of the delectable meal that was cooked for us. Our waitress was a family member who was the kindest person. If we are ever in town again we will definitely be stopping in!“

“We just had my daughter’s first birthday here and it was absolutely perfect! The pricing was very reasonable, especially for everything that was included. The salad, pizza, and appetizers were delicious—all of our guests kept complimenting the food. Jackie truly took care of everything from start to finish, which made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. The space was also beautifully decorated for Christmas, adding such a cozy and festive touch to the celebration. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special milestone. Highly recommend!“

“service food treated like family!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++“

“Delicious pizza, crisp salad, great service, and friendly staff--all we expect. The restaurant was bustling on a Saturday night, but the vibe was lively and friendly. Warnings: 1) The two of us ordered a "small" pizza; it was huge and could easily have fed six people. 2) It was very noisy so conversation was difficult.“

“We had 2 delicious salads ..so fresh ..!! And one eggplant parm .. unbelievably good .. it was so good I HAD to call and tell them myself how much we enjoyed it ‼️“

“Great food and excellent service!“

“Exceptionally good food and service“

“We had visited Lemon for a special family celebration. Steve, Chef Ash and the entire team were absolutely amazing and hospitable. Service was great; food was delicious. A good times had by everyone. Thank you, Lemon!“

“Besides the awesome food they have the best service of anywhere. We often travel over an hour to go there.“

“Always good! Always fast.“

“Have been dying to try this restaurant out since they opened! They did not disappoint! The food is so fresh! no premade heated up restaurant food here! Every single thing we have tried was a taste sensation! Pizza homemade sauce and cheese to broc rabe so tender and mild, salmon to die for. We have been there 4 times liked it so much after the first time had them cater a party at our home. Every single person asked where the food came from. Joe the owner delivered the catering himself. Speaking of….Joe and Rosana the owners make you feel like family from our first visit. Not only have we found our go to weekly place to eat out we have found friends that we enjoy visiting and trust to cater our family events! Thanks Joe and Ro! Did I mention the homemade rice pudding they gave us? Wife was never a fan of rice pudding but so good she goes back for more even made a special trip to pick some up for our Easter guests. Thank you Joe and Ro!“

“Met some friends and we all chose pasta dishes. I never got to ask but the pasta sure seemed homemade to me!“

“Food very good, best grandma pizza“

“Everything we order from Romeo’s is top shelf! Sunday we ordered the new items copper sharp cheesesteak and hot roast beef sandwiches…and can’t forget the disco fries! Delicious as usual! P.S. the large tray of cavatelli with sausage and broccoli rabe that we ordered last week to bring to my brother in laws was a big hit too!“

“Aside from the individual pizzas which are delicious. The steak salad is very good. Might be a little pricey but when you want quality great tasting food Nino's is a hit!“

“We had our graduation dinner catered from Claudios on 6/16/23. IT WAS PHENOMINAL! Penne Vodka, Orichetti w broccoli rabe and sausage, chicken francaise, chicken parmesan, meatballs, stuffed eggplant,eggplant parm, roasted potatoes and meat lasagna were all fantastic. I was asked so many times where we got the food from so be prepared for a whole lot more business! You are now oficially my go to for catering!!! Also, the prices were very reasonable. You knocked our party out of the park with your food! THANK YOU!“

“Delicious Pizza, calzones and everything. Large seating area and great prices. Staff is extraordinarily friendly and fast, especially Levi, who rocks !! And Hemy greets everyone with a smile. Also, new Simcha room upstairs !! Perfect for ur Bris, Sheva Brochos or whatever !!“

“Great food and nice people“