48 Best Italian Restaurants in Jersey City

“The service and the food were absolutely amazing. I ordered the ricotta toast and the melon salad. Both were exquisite full of flavor. Then we ordered two pasta dishes that were magnificent. We were fortunate enough to be seated in front of the chefs. The head Chef was so kind and making jokes all night which made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. Thank you! We will certainly be back.“

“Stellar service! Will definitely be back.“

“The best in the business. The attention to detail is extraordinary. They bring in the top ingredients and a staff to match. There can be a line but well worth it. Good things come
To those who wait. Thanks to Nick, Alberto, Paul, Rick and anyone I missed“

“I've never tasted anything more disgusting in my life. My salad had so much dirt on it, I had to send it back. They offered to wash it and bring it back. 🤣 No! How about follow basic kitchen prep guidelines with like water and such. Place should be shut down for healthcode violations.“

“Just ate there for dinner. Was packed but they were so accommodating for us four, and I was dying for my favorites. I have been going there since 1984 and sorry to say, 90% of the time I get the same thing! And still always delish. The service is great, servers are great, I have bought many people there and no one has ever complained, always loved the food! And I will continue to be a customer for as long as they will be there!“

“Great food and service with specials to pick from.“

“The food is delicious and Mihai is the best waiter!“

“Always amazing no need to fly to Napoli! The team there is incredible thank you!“

“We were going to a show at White Eagle Eagle Hall. It is literally two doors away and was fabulous. The cocktails were delicious, the food was amazing and the ambience was fun and inviting. We would definitely recommend Jane Doe and hope to come back again soon.“

“Great atmosphere! Cute little spot! The stracciatella appetizer was SOOO good! We also tried the spicy vodka fried burrata 10/10. The Caesar salad was a little fishy but that means it’s fresh! We also tried the chicken Parmesan with spicy vodka rigatoni 10/10! The cacio e pepe was okay in my opinion but my boyfriend loved it! Tiramisu was good too. Our server was really nice, I didn’t get her name unfortunately. All of the staff were very sweet. It might not be a super authentic Italian spot, but there’s tons of other places for that ;)“

“🇮🇹Lovely place, delicious food, good prices, great customer service!💚❤️“

“My bro brought me the Spicy Italian home. This was the best sandwich I have had in years. Authentic tasting. The bread was on point. And that cherry pepper spread was perfetto! Fantastic work!“

“They are rescuing Newark Ave. Absolutely the finast dinner. Those in the CourtHouse neighborhood should make Yub's 78 a regular stop.“

“I’m not from JC. My boyfriend is a firefighter @ Rescue 1. For various reasons I won’t bore y’all with details, I had to call back multiple times to change delivery time as well as add on to order. Everyone I spoke w were absolutely amazing! They are an extremely accommodating business. Everyone who I spoke with is a class act. Thx y’all!!!!“

“Have enjoyed two fantastic meals at Ita. A perfect atmosphere for any intimate or casual gathering. The food is so fresh and the people are warm and welcoming. I will be back!!“

“Amazing food and amazing staff.

My kids and I were returning to Iowa from a trip to Montreal, when we found this place. Parking is a little challenging but I promise it is worth the effort. This is where the locals go, not the tourists.“

“I ordered their sausage, pepper, and onion calzone and it was the best calzone I have ever had. The crust was perfectly baked and the amount of cheeses and ingredients inside was so balanced that the mouthfeel of biting into it was heavenly. I ordered take out, but the atmosphere of the restaurant while I was waiting had a dimly lit, almost romantic feel. It would be perfect for a date night or a solo sit down to relax. I absolutely recommend this restaurant. The chef is a professional and the staff is friendly!“

“The food drinks and views are excellent… can’t wait to go back and bring friends!!“

“Cozy deli with a large menu and fairly priced bites. Service was top notch and food was ready quickly after our order was placed.
Whether you need a quick bite on the go or want to sit down and enjoy your meal at the table, Terranova Deli is worth a look!“

“Best Italian American restaurant in Jersey City hands down. Old school cooking in a warm friendly cozy dining room. It's like a trip to grandma's.“

“Everything on the menu is delish! Great presentation, amazing desserts, impeccable service.“

“Travels great for any tailgate!! 10/10“

“Great atmosphere. Delicious drinks. Amazing food. Friendly and welcoming service. 10/10“

“I LOVE THIS PIZZERIA! Jimmy is the man behind the oven. He puts his life into his business and it shows. He always has a smile, is always willing to make the customer happy, and he makes every morsel of food with love. Please stop by and give it a shot for yourself. ?“

“I was staying with my family at the doubletree and we were looking for some good pizza...this place hands down was delicious! My kids devoured both pizzas we got and the garlic knots..I got the caprese salad, which was delicious! They were super polite on the phone and delivered within 20 mins when they said 45 Mims to an hour. This was the hotels #1 recommendation and they nailed it. Looked thru the reviews and the people that gave negative reviews have no taste or class. We recommend this place 100%...you won't be disappointed! Thank you for your great service and food!“

“After over 1000 views I wonder how many of those views have turned into orders.

It's is a lot of food for the $12 price.

It became two meals, lunch and dinner.

This is primarily the reason I posted the pic without commenting.

I thought the food pic spoke volumes!!!

Curious as to how many of those 1000 ordered take out or delivery.

Any respondents????“

“I live in South Jersey went to Jersey City with my wife and daughter. Saw posting about Carmine’s had to give it a try. The food was outstanding 3 sandwiches and the eggplant rollotnie. The flavor , sauce chicken cutlets , Prosciutto was the best. It’s a 2 hour drive but worth it!!!“

“It's the first time I was there, because it was the restaurant with the best rating, in the area, I really recommend it, in 23 years in this country, I ate the best green noodles with steak, 😋 💯
And a parihuela, seafood soup, its delicious chicha morada, its portions are well served, I loved it“

“I really like this place but the deli counter is disorganized and lends itself to incivility. Cangiano’s needs a ticketing system so that that everyone, especially their servers, do not have to rely on the honor system. I had an incident this past weekend which could have been avoided by this tried and true method.“

“Best Pizzeria By Far. The Owners are AWESOME!!! Everything I Tried Was Great. I Was Looking For A Loophole, And Say That There Has To Be Something That Is Just Halfway Decent ??? NOPE I COULDN'T FIND IT. Hands Down EVERYTHING WAS AN ABSOLUTE 10!!!!!!“

“Thanks for the excellent and professional service the food was amazing a new stop in jersey city whenever I go try it if you haven’t won’t be disappointed again thanks“

“Great pizza. Definitely pure Italian. Love the staff there. Try a slice with sausage and it's wonderfully delicious. The bread is perfect.“

“Authentic Italian deli with wonderful and kind owners who have operated for 40 years in this location. When you walk in, you will literally feel like you are in Italy. 🇮🇹
So cool. Excellent quality in cheese and meats and all the essential Italian ingredients.“

“Decided to come around noon to try their 8.95 breakfast special and was helped by Allen. He was pleasant and respectful. The store is clean, bright and breezy during the day and makes you forget about how dirty grove street area is! The burrito was filling and came with crispy home fries AND they offered free coffee which was decent! They even had oat milk. You really can’t beat the price especially in this area“

“Service was impeccable-always had someone nearby if we needed something but not hovering. Food was delicious. We had the duck croquettes, Brussels sprouts, and bolognese pasta. The croquettes were our favorite but the sprouts and pasta were amazing too. Excited to go back for brunch sometime!“

“Food was delicious & waitress was great“

“Love Larry & Joe’s Pizzeria! They have delicious food & enjoy every single time we visit. Best Pizzeria! Thank you! ❤️“

“Okay no joke, this pizza SLAPS. The crust is so good—like not too thick, not too thin, just right. The cheese is mad stretchy and the sauce hits different fr. I had the pepperoni and it was chef’s kiss. Honestly, it’s way better than a lot of those chain places. The vibes in there are chill too, and the people working there are super nice.“

“Group of 10 adults last evening, awesome pizza and service!“

“I always thought of this place primarily in terms of takeout but I had my daughter's first birthday there a couple of weeks ago and would be remiss not to share what a wonderful experience it was on all fronts. First of all, as other reviewers have noted the food is incredible. Every single person in our party raved about their meals--mostly pizza orders, but I had a hot sub and I could not devour it fast enough, it was so delicious. Quality ingredients and really authentic preparation. Beyond the great food though I want to highlight what a lovely experience we had at the establishment. The restaurant was so accommodating to our needs--they let us bring in our own decorations and cake, even let me come in early to set up, and it really made the day feel special and personal. Unlike most other places, they also let us relax and enjoy ourselves. We lingered for a while and at no point did they make us feel like we needed to wrap it up and leave. As the mother of the birthday girl it really meant a lot to me, and I don't think I would have gotten that experience anywhere else. Finally, I'd like to compliment the staff who took such good care of us--they were professional and friendly and continuously offered to help with whatever we needed. We were a party of 21 including four little kids so I'm sure at points we were a lot to take! But all we received from the staff were pleasantries and smiles. I'd recommend to anyone not just making this your go-to pizza place for takeout, but thinking of them for your next gathering as well. Or a meal out, it's not a frilly sceney place but it's got a cozy, homey feel that's perfect for intimate conversation and catching up. Thank you Rustique for making my daughter's birthday so special.“

“very friendly pizza is really 👍 good. great place and great people“

“I had eaten food from Stella's before and was please with the food I purchased. However I was extremely impressed withy current order. I ordered a slice of pizza and fettuccini Alfredo. YUM I KNOW!
The pizza was typical yet the taste was amazing. I am not sure if the shell is made fresh or frozen, but when fresh or frozen, they have made a good choice.

The fettuccini Alfredo was just as good!

The only issue I have is that when you call there to ask to see if they a certain item the woman who answers the calls does not answer kindly but gets annoyed and hands up.

Otherwise, good job Stells and the chefs that make this place wonderful.“

“The pasta was excellent tonight. Great service as well.“

“I've gone here since I was a child :) The quality has never slacked, and everything is quick and easy- I'd argue sometimes faster than some pizza chains. The food has never let me down, and the employees are always quick to answer when asked anything. The atmosphere doesn't really give restaurant, as it is a to-go kind of spot, but their counter service is super efficient!“

“Great food!Fast, tasteful & cheap!Great for dining in, taking out & delivering!

Vegetarian options: they also had some veggie options for my gf!

Kid-friendliness: They have kids chairs

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy ramp“

“Food was really good just ordered a large pie today and it was extra cheesy and the garlic park wings are also good i am sastfied with my order from today keep up the good work . And the food was also still warm to eat when it arrived thank you“

“Placed a last minute order for a team meeting yesterday. Maria was super helpful and patient with me as she walked me through my order for my group. I needed things to be packed properly due to food allergies. She was accommodating and made sure my order would arrive on time. Shout out to the chefs who also did an amazing job, everyone was raving about the food!! Many people asked me where I ordered from?! Thank you Maria, you saved the day!! ;)“