48 Best Italian Restaurants in Jersey City

“Let me be blunt. This Italian restaurant is not a typical one that blue collared people visit. It's for the sophisticated ones. The food is served in small bowls that you can share. It's a different experience that you can try. Interesting is what I can say! By the way, this is a BYOB place.“

“Stellar service! Will definitely be back.“

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

“I love coming here whenever I’m in the Heights because there’s always something new on the menu. If you’re grabbing a bite around lunchtime, you cant beat the focaccia and sandwiches– but the rotating soups/stews on the menu are like a hidden gem. If you come earlier, get one of their delicious cappuccinos and a sampling of pastries. Pictured is a brioche filled with fresh ricotta and lemon curd. Just perfect!“

“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!“

“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!“

“oh my god, thank you for abi’s pasta. i sometimes can’t believe my life. what an experience. so much care in something so decadent. unbelievable notes in sauce—also, pasta just so dainty that they’ll pile on itself and snatch up that sauce hEANEYYYYYYY“

“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!!“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“To the whole team at 15 Fox Place, thank you so much for an unforgettable experience! ​The moment we got the call, we were thrilled and so grateful for the opportunity. Family truly is everything, and we absolutely loved sharing the evening with yours. ​The food was spectacular—truly next level—and the ambiance was exactly what made the night special. It was so homey and comforting, making it feel like an amazing, intimate dinner with friends right at home. ​We all left happy and completely filled. My friends and I are already looking forward to our next chance to experience this magic again! Thank you for sharing your gifts and your family with us.“

“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!!“

“Great mom and pop shop that makes you feel like you're part of the neighborhood. Reasonable prices for food. I ordered French toast ($5.99) with bananas and blueberries ($2 all together) and a side of chips. I paid less than $11 for all of it. You hardly find those prices anywhere now. Plus the owner is so kind and service oriented! I recommend coming for a quick bite to eat or a coffee :)“

“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 food and service with specials to pick from.“

“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. ?“

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

“Beautiful interior and cool ambiance, at times might be a bit noisy
Great service ,the staff are super nice
Recommend to make reservations just in case

I drank a few cocktails ( mainly the gin /tequila based)- all were nice,fresh and alcohol forward which was appreciated .

The food was 10/10 for me , we got
Beef tartar with burrata
Octopus carpaccio
Scallions pancake
Chicken sliders
Beef yakitori
Chicken yaketori
Olive cake for dessert

Everything was delicious,fresh and well seasoned.
The olive cacke is highly recommended for dessert.“

“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!“

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

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

“Had an amazing experience at Chickie’s! The service was outstanding from start to finish. Huge shoutout to our server, Dayna, who was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. The food was absolutely excellent. The vibe is the perfect balance of fun but still chill, making it a great spot to relax, enjoy yourself or a nice date night. And a big thank you to Natalie for making the best martini I’ve ever had. Everything was top notch, and we’ll definitely be back when we visit again! Highly recommend!!!“

“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“

“Cangiano’s was our Christmas miracle this year. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, shrimp scampi, meatballs, meat lasagna and a tiramisu. Every dish was as if my mother-in-law was in the kitchen, rest her soul. Excellent quality, spot on flavor and generous portions with enough to both feed an army and send people home with extras. All the stars in the heavens ‘cuz Cangiano’s wrapped our holiday table in the tastiest of bows!!!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“I went with my wife and daughter for a few days. We ended up at the Grove every day for brunch and dinner. Staff was over the top amazing! Not to mention the food was fantastic! Now to the atmosphere…we are normally early in people but this place was so much fun with the karaoke and back to the staff, that one night we didn’t leave until midnight! So so much fun and gave us great memories! Added bonus, it snowed!!!“

“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! ❤️“

“Delyne is at the lunchtime counter. She split the huge cheese steak sandwich in half and split the fries so we could eat on separate plates. We did not even ask her. She is a nice friendly person. Even gave me water with ice. We sat outside and she also took our plates in for us. Food is excellent pizza pasta soup sandwiches beer and wine salads, etc excellent!!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“We stayed at the Holland Hotel in Jersey City. We found a Helen’s menu in the desk drawer, so we called for delivery. We ordered meatball sliders, chicken tender dinner and a bowl of broccoli soup. When we called, they warned us it could be an hour for delivery. We thought that was reasonable for a Saturday night at 6pm. Food arrived hot in 45 minutes. Delicious and plentiful. The soup was homemade with chunks of broccoli. The tenders came with honey mustard and fries. The meatball sliders were large and came with a side of yummy sauce. Highly recommend! A lot of delicious food for $26.“