50 Best Italian Restaurants near Kearny

“Been going here since I was a kid and the restaurant was a small spot. Their food progressively gets better as time goes on. I love stopping in to visit, but I mostly order delivery. Their staff are kind and on point.“

“Great food, atmosphere is great with the new lay out of restaurant. Convenient to sit and eat.“

“Recently gave this place a try via Uber eats. The pizza was bomb. I’m pretty particular when it comes to pizza, not a fan of those hand made thick breaded pizzas from the big franchises or even the frozen ones you throw in the oven. But their pizza was really good. I actually ordered again for my fam a few days later after the restaurant sent me a coupon code after my first purchase. Win win.“

“Can I please give it 6 stars? I recently went there with a group of five family members while visiting New Jersey and we had a truly extraordinary night! As an investor in restaurants I'm very critical when visiting any restaurant and not often impressed even with well known critically acclaimed restaurants. It's very rare when a place has truly incredible food with every appetizer and entree as well as first class VIP vibes for service. You could literally taste the passion and care put into every plate with beautifully prepared flavorful abundant meals. In fact, it was the first time in almost a decade I brought home leftovers as the meal was delicious and easily sufficient for two people. Our entire table raved about their meals and the attentive but not obtrusive service was always there to refill our wine and assist without any of us having to look up for service. The food alone would have made for a great night but what truly made it memorable besides the great waitstaff was the manager, Eli. When was the last time a manager, GM or owner greated you at your table to share a polite, interesting and passionate conversation about the food and why they love sharing this experience with their valued customers? He made our entire table feel like VIPs and made perfect recommendations for wine and dessert. It felt more like we were in someone's home as we were there for close to 3-1/2 hours talking, eating, drinking and laughing. The ambiance is warm and unpretentious and the memories of a great experience will certainly bring us back again.“

“My boyfriend and I dined at the bar here on November 2. Food was great and the vibes were great. Alessandro, the owner, is very welcoming. However they didn’t serve us our bread and were going to serve it after the last course but I told them not to bother. They also were very slow to refill our waters. Other than that, it was great.“

“Chef Waxman and his exceptional team gave my wife a birthday experience she will never forget. Not only did you provide exceptional service and amazing food but went above and beyond in every conceivable way to make her birthday the best one she has ever had. Best experience, food and service we have ever had. Thank you so very much.“

“This place is a treat! We got a recommendation to try out Corto by a Jono Pandolfi Ceramics staff and it was worth it!!

Hands down the best Rigatoni I’ve ever had. It always hits the spot for me. We tried almost all items on their menu, but there is always new dish to try since their menu changes based on the season. The whole sea bream and pork shoulder are delightful as well.

Being so popular, you have to make a reservation in advance. Again, it’s worth it!!
Corto is byob, so you can pick up a bottle of wine at a cute wineshop around the corner.

Dietary restrictions: They take note of any allergy or dietary restriction

Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure“

“Everything was beautiful , service food & decor !“

“Great food and service. .we went with a group of 10 people and everyone enjoyed their food .we been back many times and even had them do a party for us :)“

“Stellar service! Will definitely be back.“

“Good food good service recommend you get a good pizza margarita“

“Fantastic!! So glad we came, by far the best Italian we’ve had….ever! Service from the outset was 1st class, very attentive team, could not do enough for you. Food quality was outstanding. Definitely worth the price tag.“

“Don’t let the appearance fool you. This place blew me away. Insanely friendly staff. Best fresh mozz I have ever had. Giant sandwiches. For the cost of one sandwich you get 4 meals. Homemade bread. Homemade mozz. Fresh chicken cutlets to order. Fresh sliced top of the line cold cuts to order. 10/10. We will go here every time I am around.“

“A fast food that's perfect for the fast-paced life in New York.“

“We recently took my wife to celebrate her birthday here. We absolutely loved the environment, the staff, the food, the drinks, etc. They make my favorite Carbonara out of any other restaurant in this area. The owners and the GM are all wonderful people. I’d recommend it!!!“

“It is a wonderful experience. Most restaurants you go for the food. Here they come for the food an experience of meeting Grandmother's and their cooking from around the world.“

“Highly recommend supporting our local dinning. In fact, a party of seven was just booked after sharing a night of Fundraising at Giorgio's.“

“I had the Tagliatelle Ragu, and it was the 2nd best Ragu I've ever had. The best was in Florence, Italy.
It was a little closely packed inside making it difficult to hear my dinner companion over one particularly loud individual a few tables over.“

“Always a delicious meal and great service at Matthew’s.“

“I love food. I love to eat it. I love to cook it. But food to me has always been more than just something to eat. I like to study process. Fun to me is to be able to be in a restaurant kitchen and talk to the chef while he’s making a dish. I want to be able to see what he’s doing and ask about it. Why are you taking the dish off the fire so quickly? Why are you using canned peeled tomatoes rather than fresh? I want to know everything. To me, process can be just as exciting as being presented with the beautiful and delicious final product. This evening, I stopped at an unusual pasta restaurant - All' Assassina. https://www.allassassina.com/ They call themselves the killer pasta project. It’s different. It has an open kitchen. The small dining room is colorful – eye catching. You go up to the front and order your pasta. You decide what will be added in – mushrooms, capers, tomatoes, chicken, olives and more. And then the chef makes it right in front of you. The owner told me that not everybody watches. They’re missing out. This restaurant is offering dinner and a show. And the cooking here is a performance. You get to see what goes into your food and how it is made. It gives you an additional appreciation for what you are about to savor. All the senses go on alert. You could see it. You could hear it in the pan and you could smell it. If you are anywhere near Union, New Jersey, check out All' Assassina. But do not just order and walk away. Look. Listen. And learn. Not everybody likes to cook. But everyone should like to learn. The more you know about what’s in your food and how it is prepared, the more you’ll appreciate good food. The tastes, the textures. Wow. There was an avalanche of different flavors hitting my mouth all at once. It’s worth a trip. Go for the meal. Stay for the show.“

“Place is a hidden treasure. Food is outstanding! The waiters were very welcoming, funny and very attentive without rushing us before we could ask for anything they were right there. The owner is super sweet with a beautiful personality. He makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. The food was phenomenal every dish was seasoned perfectly and portions were plentiful. The prices very reasonable for the service and food quality they provide. This is so far our favorite Italian cuisine restaurant I'm so glad we live close by we will be back. If I could give a 10 star I would!“

“Lovely place, wonderful service“

“Vinnie’s Mootz are the best food for authentic Italian food. Their food are amazing. if you are looking for Authentic Italian food for day to day and catering Vinnie’s Mootz the place you need to visit. Great job as always 5 stars 🌟 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Great food and wine! variety of cocktails, appetizers and entrées. Spacious place with chic decor.“

“Una excelente atención, bien acogedor, ricos los platillos de comida, grande el lugar de estacionamiento con personal de seguridad y una amabilidad tanto al ingresar como al salir, me llevó una buena impresión lo voy a recomendar. Gracias por todo“

“I absolutely love this spot. We go every so often and grab 2 macchiatos and some snacks, the staff is super nice and food is authentic. They actually care about their food and customers which is rare too come by these days 10/10 always a good vibe going there!“

“Got together with Friends on a Thursday night. It was pretty packed but we were able to snag some seats at the bar. Owners and bartenders super friendly.

We ordered the following:
- branzino: ok. flaky and tender but nothing super special
- linguine vongole: slightly bitter
- sauté di cozze: well seasoned mussels in tomato broth. nice soft bread, not too fishy
- seared tuna and avocado salad: honestly the star of the show. perfectly balanced flavors. fresh fish and just ripenen avocado with fresh greens.

topped off with some red wine. it was a nice night.“

“The atmosphere and food is always 5 ⭐️. Met Mario the chef fantastic !“

“I recommend everything! This place is a much needed gem to the neighborhood! Friendly and sincere owners, great service, amazing cuisine, pleasant and inviting atmosphere and chic decor. It really has it all!!!“

“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!“

“We love this place and have eaten several times for lunch. Food is consistently good and inventive.

My only warning is - if you come for dinner, especially on a weekend, be ready to wait. It's free seating so there's lots of groups standing around waiting for a table to open up. The real bottleneck seems to be their pizza oven. We got our meal almost immediately except for the pizza - had to awkwardly wait for 20 additional minutes as people eyed our table.“

“We have been coming to Piccolinos Restaurtant in Bayonne for years. My father loved the veal and the great service our family received from the staff. It would only be fitting to host his repass there and when we called Byron to let him know he passed, he quickly helped my family with arrangements to host our family and friends in their private room. The food was cooked to order, absolutely delicious and the service our family and friends received from the staff was impeccable! Mostly everyone had to try the his favorite dish, the" veal martini" and loved it. The Wanko family would like to take this opportunity to send our sincere thanks to Byron, Jackie, Angelo, Juan Carlos, David, Yahir for their outstanding service to attention and delicious menu cooked to order on such a sad occassion. They truly made our friends and family know why we "love" Piccolino's and why this is surely the best Italian Restaruant and staff in Bayonne.“

“Food is very delicious! Friendly staff!! Large Portions!! Excellent Atmosphere! I highly recommend to go eat at Brooklyn Roots. You won’t be disappointed!“

“As always, dining at DB is a wonderful experience. Seasoned wait staff, considerate service and excellent cuisine is the cornerstone of this restaurant. It is nice to see that their famous Berkshire pork chop is now on the regular menu. We no longer have to wait to enjoy this fabulous entree.“

“excellent, outstanding food and very nice atmosphere.“

“Seasonal dishes fresh and beautifully presented! Friendly and helpful team with excellent dish recommendations :)“

“We had an amazing time with you and your awesome Restaurant the pasta dinners were just Amazing and the best Homemade dessert's we ever had thank you so much for taking care of us we will be back next time we are in town may God bless you and your family and Business..“

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

“Restaurante maravilhoso e muito acolhedor. Comida muito saborosa de extrema qualidade!“

“First time having dinner tonight. Absolutely fantastic. service, food and atmosphere. cant wait to go back.“

“Very fun social vibe, special Birthday ritual, food was excellent, I practically licked my plate, service was attentive and the manager very active.“

“Consistently delicious EVERY SINGLE TIME 👏👏👏 so grateful for great food, great service, and great ambiance. Our server tonight, Ron, was exceptional! His recommendations were spot on and he was so incredibly personable. We absolutely will be back, again and again and again.“

“The best Italian restaurant in Rutherford. Huge portions and the fish dinners are incredible. If you see mahi mahi, snapper, cod or salmon on the menu, order it! You will not be disappointed! Friendliest service around!“

“Always A+++! Best Vodka sauce! Best staff!“

“Bistro107 is always amazing. The staff is friendly and the food is always great. They work to provide a great dining experience.“

“I just celebrated a birthday and the food was delicious and bon appetit. We were delighted with sautéed spinach, salmon; Pork chop dinner and black spaghetti dinner. The waiter was superb along with his sense of humor.“

“Excellent service and food. Accommodating for dietary needs. They even took our group earlier than our reservation which was much appreciated as we were all from out of town and heading home immediately following lunch. Roasted potatoes, chicken francese, eggplant parm and sausage with peppers all got rave reviews.“

“I am from Maryland, was passing thru on the way home. The food was excellent. The Tony salad was so good, got a meatball pizza that was delicious also. Got two pasta entrees, chicken Marsala and one other I can’t remember the name of. Both were delicious. Price was good especially for the area.“

“Delicious food with great service!!“

“Muy rica su comida y el gordito que cocina tiene buena sazón en todo sus platos“