50 Best Italian Restaurants near Kinnelon

“I would put this restaurant above just about any restaurant in the state of New Jersey and maybe all restaurants in Jersey as far as freshness Taste price and service. Everyone I ever brought here was amazed at how good the food is.As I’m reading all these reviews, there’s always that one who will find something wrong so they can sound like they know more than everybody else. this restaurant is in a class all its own trust me. The owner Rosario, who is the chef is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and his food is truly amazing. The best experience I ever had and every time I come the experience is absolutely amazing. By the way, I’ve been in just about every restaurant around. I’m in the restaurant business. I should know. if I could give this Restaurant 10 stars I would.“

“Great food! Great atmosphere! All of the food is good. But one of my favorite dishes there is the Calamari. Whether it's Asian, grilled, or on top of Pizza, it's Phenomenal! Brought in fresh, and cut there it's the best hands down. I recommend everyone must try it. I personally get the Asian Calamari. Try it!“

“Wonderful food! Fine dining in a beautiful, elegant atmosphere. We had a special evening with out of town guests; petite filet was perfection! Will definitely dine here again in the future. Perfect for a special occasion with attentive wait staff, well executed cuisine and well appointed decor. Awesome cocktails, extensive wine selection and lovely decor. Thank you for a great experience! Can't say enough good things about this local gem.“

“Amazing amazing food. The arancini balls were out of this world!! The linguini pasta and house garlic bread made the decision to dine in absolutely worth it. And not to forget, the staff here is very friendly and courteous. Will be back again soon. And yes Highly recommend coming here if you are looking for a fantastic dining experience.“

“We were attending the Chiller Theater Friday night and knew it would be late when we would be leaving. We prefer local restaurants over chains when traveling so we googled "Pizza near us" and your ad came up. Ordering online was easy! Estimated delivery time of 45 min was acceptable. We met the driver in the lobby of our hotel and enjoyed a delicious hot meal at 9pm! We will definitely call again when in Parsippany!!“

“Excellent place that has been around for a while. They know good food, and have a great atmosphere. Personally, I think they have the best pizza in town. They have consistently good service that never disappoints, and everything on their menu is delicious and well worth the trip here.Parking: The parking could be better, but they do have a valet on site that takes care of all of that.“

“OUTSTANDING!!! 10 STARS!!! Michael was amazing from the minute we walked in the door. I had my daughters bridal shower here and could not brag enough. The decor was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the venue is immaculate. Michael was very professional and helpful. He guided us, gave great recommendations and his communication was above and beyond!!! The accommodations were incredible, the chef was fabulous and the staff was terrific! I definitely recommend this venue! *****“

“Amazing pizzas! The dough is so good; it's well seasoned, thin and has the appropriate amount of char. The toppings are great too. We tried 4 pizzas there and all of them were great! The only issue is they only take cash and there are only a couple tables.“

“Great experience and food at That's Amore Trattoria! I had the linguine with clams (white sauce) and was not disappointed. Nice fresh bread with olive oil. Service was very good and attentive. Simple menu with some good specials. Would go back to try more. It's BYOB/W so bring a bottle or two!“

“Had a wonderful dining experience and can't wait for my rehearsal dinner here! Stopped in the other day with my mom to try the food out. Was very pleased with the service and the food. The owner was a delight to speak to and his staff was very kind and attentive. They were able to make accommodation for me (dairy free) and provided recommendations. The table came with bread and a spread. It was fantastic! We ordered pappardelle bolognese - wow so good! The pasta tasted so fresh! You can tell it was house made. We also ordered a sandwich to split. We packed half of it up, as we were so full. The portions are huge. Very happy with this place and very excited for my rehearsal dinner in November, but I'll be back sooner for sure. My mother in law wants to try it with how highly we spoke about it!“

“This place is always my first stop when flying back home. It’s so easy to place an order online, and if I time it once we hit 78, it’s ready to be picked up on the way home from EWR. The sandwiches are always fresh, delicious, and they live up to every memory of growing up in NJ. Trust me when I tell you that these sandwiches are the stuff dreams are made of. Absolute Core Memory stuff. Make sure to grab a few arancini, with some sauce to dip with and complete the flavor profile. And of course a cannoli or two.“

“I really really really like this place. I ordered penne (a form of pasta) with butter alongside my family, and I love this place very much. The penne is beyond the term exquisite and the butter with it was amazing. I can only say the downside is the physical appearance and even then I like it. It's a little cramped and it's relatively hard to navigate when with a group even though the place is small, but I genuinely love this place very much. Overall on a scale of 1-10, I'm giving this a 9.7 due to the small inconvenience of small size it that's what happens when your located in a strip-mall. Thank you for your service and food!!“

“I took my 90-year-old godmother out for dinner. There was an issue with the check, I want to give a shout out to Jeff, in management for handling our situation with professionalism, in a timely fashion and a smile.The Chicken Parm was great!!“

“So glad there is a Singa's near us - pizza is always great. They are generous with toppings and even offer a "half cooked" option so you can finish cooking at home for a fresh pizza experience later. Owner/Staff are always pleasant too.“

“Order their drunken grandma with garlic knots tonight for dinner. When my husband brought it home it smelled amazing! The vodka sauce had a nice flavor to it. Not too acidic. Crust was nice and thin. The garlic knots where so light and fluffy as well as loaded with garlic and Parmesan cheese. I would definitely order it again!“

“Visiting from Chicago and I have to say this was the best Italian sandwich I’ve ever had. I got the chicken milanese which was perfect because I love fried cutlets. It had the perfect balance of flavors with the roasted red peppers and other toppings. It was a big enough portion to satiate my appetite and gave me energy for the rest of the day. I’m sure any of the other sandwiches are also the best in their category. And you can see behind the retail front where they make everything in house. I’ll be back next time I’m in the area.“

“Trina greeted with a smile us as soon as we walked in the door. The service was outstanding; special kudos to Paula!! She was wonderful! A true asset to your restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our courses from appetizers through desserts. All around wonderful evening. We've recommended it to everyone we've spoken to since our meal and will definitely be back“

“Really cute café. The service was excellent and the food was really delicious. They have a really good variety and it is extremely clean and inviting with very convenient parking . My son and I shared garlic knots come and he had a delicious Stromboli and I had a wonderful chicken cranberry wrap.. he is very excited to go back with his friends.“

“IL Palazzo Catered our PTO Luncheon for Teacher Appreciation Week, and it was such an incredible day! The food was amazing, and they were so gracious to deliver the food to us, and even assist us with setup. Nicole was wonderful in the process of planning, delivery, and considering all of the paper goods we would need to feed 120 staff members on site. THANK YOU SO MUCH!“

“I'm new to Riverdale since I just opened an acupuncture practice in town and I gotta say every single time I order from Danny's I'm elated. My mom is from Italy and I know GOooooood Italian food and Danny's is just the absolute best in this area. I've ordered incredible Pizza, Chicken Francese, and today I had a calamari salad and it was delicious. This is my new favorite place and I'm telling everyone about it.“

“I ordered the chicken parm dinner and it was fantastic. This is one of the best chicken parm’s I think I’ve ever had. Thin chicken cutlets that are pan fried and crispy with the perfect amount of cheese melted on top. The sauce was great and the garlic bread was like nothing I’ve ever had before but it was very good. The best part was they delivered it to an address I’m parked at for the night with my tractor trailer.“

“This place is new. If you live in the area you should make your way to Arca for dinner. It was super busy however, they were able to handle the crowd. We were seated in just a few minutes, Our waiter came with the drinks right away. The selection of wine is impressive. The food was good service was good atmosphere was very good. Definitely worth the dining experience.“

“The cafe owner, Sondra, and staff did such an amazing job for our daughter’s baby shower! It could not have turned out any better. They were so accommodating for allergies, even adding new dishes at the last minute as well as vegetarian options. We were not rushed and were treated as family. The food was so delicious and everyone mentioned they wish to return for dinner again. The food was abundant and the chef even treated us to a show as he prepared fresh mozzarella, plating it for a delicious caprese. The fish, chicken, meat dishes and vegetables were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! What a perfect shower. Thanks to all at Cafe Chameleon and special shout out to Trey as the perfect bartender as well as all the attentive wait staff ❤️“

“We had our daughters communion party at Axton’s and what a great overall experience!! Food was amazing! Chef Anton never fails to deliver and present the most delicious and beautiful apps and entrees ! Fran and Hope are great waitresses. The service is always top notch ! The atmosphere is so beautiful. They had everything exactly what I envisioned for my daughters beautiful day and so much more! We had the best day ! Highly recommend for parties, intimate date nights with hubby or a family night out! Love this restaurant!!!!“

“We had my daughters baby shower here yesterday. The food was absolutely amazing! The manager Sam was extremely easy to work with long distance (I live in Pennsylvania). The wait staff were very friendly and attentive . I would highly recommend this place for a private party.“

“Went for my husband’s birthday. Table got the mussels for appetizer. Fusilli arrabiata, chicken parm, and two seafood dishes- Risco con Pesce (shrimp and scallops is pesto cream sauce and rice) and Mare Misto (shrimp scallops and lobster tail in garlic sauce)- all were delicious! Family style salad and cheese and bread were served, too. Finished off the meal with lemoncello, tiramisu, and the tartufo. Also delicious. Definitely recommend- but make reservations!“

“We licked our knives! Need we say more?! (We didn’t eat everything so we asked them to use a spatula to be sure to get all the sauce!) LOL! But seriously, we just found our new favorite restaurant! Everything is exceptional from the moment you walk in! Excellent service, excellent atmosphere, PHENOMENAL FOOD! Can’t wait to come back! Eric was the most excellent waiter!“

“Who knew that one of New Jersey's best Italian restaurants would be in a Hampton Inn on Route 46 in Fairfield? Well it is. Just all around great food and service. I would appreciate of the staff hovered a little less looking to take away finished meals!!!“

“Came here on a Friday night to meet up with a bunch of ladies. There were 15 of us. Had a great experience. We sat upstairs which was perfect because it was quiet and we were able to talk while enjoying our meals. The pizza was excellent! Very thin crust and crunchy. I loved it! Service was fast! Our waiter was Lav and he was amazing! He was able to accommodate us all and give us separate checks. Very cozy atmosphere. Will be back!“

“The wife and I had a busy day and we were hungry. Fast food seemed to be the choice until we passed by this place by chance on Stevens Avenue. We stopped in, looked at the choices and decided to give them a try with their special and an eggplant Parm that looked real good. When we sat down at home to a glass of wine and this food, we were floored. Real food, absolutely delicious and healthy. And the price was an incredible value for what we got. We will be regularly returning. It's obvious the nice people there genuinely care about their craft. What a find!!!!So here is an update. My wife and I tried this place again. This time we brought a nice bottle of Chianti and sat down in a very, very simple decor. Forget the decor. We split the appetizer, crescentina (Bolognese) with arugula, burrata mozzarella (he made it) and San Danielle prosciutto. They are starting to make pizza so we decided to split a Margerita. WOW! We walked out not bloated, satisfied and pining to come back next week. We spent about $35 ( not including tip). Again. An value unheard of in the city. As a newbee from the city to Little Falls, I can not believe the quality of the food these two put out. It is on par with the city and way, way, way better priced. This is a place to go to every other week, if not more. WE WILL BE BACK!!!Vegetarian options: The owner told us to just tell him we wanted and they will make itKid-friendliness: What kid does not like meatballs?“

“Let's rally around the Paradise Restaurant! Remember Tuscany? Several former staff are there, and a fantastic new chef! They're planning on expanding the bar into the large dining room! Great atmosphere, staff, and food! We had the eggplant parm and chicken franchaise and it was top notch! Calamari was tender and crispy! Beer and wine selection was very good as well!“

“This is a great place to grab a slice or two: the food is good, the eating area is clean and brightly lit, the people are nice.The pizza has the usual selection of toppings including buffalo, chicken bacon ranch, chicken parm, etc. But the best part is the crust. It's thinner and crispier than other places, and that's what will keep me going back when I'm in town.“

“Great food and strong drinks! Calamari was cooked well, and the garlic bread that came with it as an appetizer was cooked perfectly crispy. The pizza was dense and filling. I could see the rest of their food being great and would definitely go back. Overall, I give Reservoir Tavern a 4.5 out 5.“

“A Chicken Veggie Slice For Me ($4.50)... Specialty SLices Might Seem Small But Hearty... A FIRST Ive Ever Came Across Was Thier Beef Chicken Stock Herb Compilation As I Was Told It Is,, Which Seems to Consist of Garlic,, Onion,, Salt,, Parsley and Red Pepper FLakes and I Think Dried Pieces Of Chicken N Beef... Someone Tell Me What This Is Called If Uuu Run Across This Review... Very Tasty It Is and I Dont Eat Beef Anymore But I Made an Exception to Try... Pretty Decent Place...“

“I found my new favorite bakery! I was in the area craving a pastry and found this on google, did not disappoint! I tried a few things like a chocolate croissant, powdered donut, tiramisu, cheesecake and a strawberry creme puff. Every single one was delicious, fresh and light. I'm upset I didn't leave with more, a hidden gem and a must try!“

“We have been regulars at La Cucina for over 6 years now. They're our go-to for catering as well as family dinners when we don't have energy to cook and over the weekend when we entertain. Fresh and delicious every time! Catering is timely and we've always gotten compliments on where we ordered from. Such friendly staff and so attentive! Highly recommend.“

“I love this pizzeria! I come here once a week literally. The best pizzeria I’ve been to hands down. Everything on their menu is delicious my favorite is the penne vodka pasta with grilled shrimp. I had Nicole as a waitress she was phenomenal! Also, theyre very affordable“

“Stopped by Palermo's with the family for the first time. We wanted to grab a regular pie, but ended up trying out a Fat Sandwich, a large pie, a few other slices, and a Caesar salad. The pizza was fantastic and their cheese is delicious. The sandwich was very good and the salad was one of the best I've ever had.We dined in and the staff was very accommodating. We also spoke with the owner who was very helpful and friendly.We thank you again for a wonderful experience from the food to the service. We can't wait to order from Palermo's again!“

“I had my daughters 1st birthday party there last Saturday and it was fantastic. The wood was prepared fresh and delicious. They also let me decorate beautifully. Would definitely recommended Stefanos to anyone. I will certainly have my next party there.“

“The food here is DELICIOUS! We didn't have a reservation (this place books fast apparently, so make one!) but were kindly seated in between reservations. The bread in the beginning with olive oil was perfect, drinks were delicious and the main event was amazinggggg. Get the chicken parm!! This is the Italian restaurant you go to when you want a filling and flavorful Italian meal. The decor inside was lackluster but am looking forward to dining outside when it gets warmer out under the pretty lights.“

“My niece's baby shower was at Buona Sera and it was awesome. The food was delicious! Service was exceptional. Neb, Linda and staff went above and beyond. From the planning, to the day of the event - they were superb. Highly recommend having any event here. Large or small - this place is the BEST.We had 85 people and they were amazing! Can't wait to go back! Thank you.“

“We always get delivery. They are honest when you order regarding wait time. The food is always good. I enjoy the salads, pizzas and subs and appetizers.Dietary restrictions: They don’t have a large variety for gluten-free but the cauliflower pizzas are pretty good. The gluten free crust is ok but I prefer the cauliflower crust. The salads are great as well.“

“One of New Jersey’s great delicatessens with many Italian delicacy’s and classic favorites . The food is always fresh and top quality. The staff is friendly polite and helpful . They keep the environment spotless clean and the smell when you walk in is like walking into your house for Sunday dinner. The meals are prepared to perfection and of course they can claim serving the best sandwiches because they use calandras bread, let’s face facts you really can’t be the best if you’re not using calandras bread. ( of course that’s my opinion) but I believe most will agree. I love Il Paninos you will to . One last very important fact, they’re prices are very fair but when you actually bite into your food you’re immediate response will be are you kiddin me these prices are cheap how do they keep the prices so low . I say don’t worry about it just eat.“

“TJ's is underrated and should be congratulated for their customer service and attention to detail. Made an order the other day and the manager/owner called back to confirm a part of the order that was a specific request. Food came on time and was hot and delicious. I've ordered from multiple pizza restaurants in the West Milford area and have been disappointed with the lack of service, forgetting a topping, missing part of an order. TJ's just confirmed my feelings and are my go to pizza place in town. Friendly, great service, great food at a great price. Bon appetit!“

“I aint eva had angel hair pasta like this with marinara and the delectable choice of herbs they use and garlic and cheeses. The side salads are bangin and come with garlic knots I honestly think this is the best angel hair I've ever had in my entire life! The garlic cheesy bread is sooooo good! That angel hair ? sent me to heaven.“

“The food was excellent. We were a party of 8 celebrating my daughter's college graduation and all 8 of us felt the food was delicious. Portions were large enough where we had food to take home. Even the bread was exceptional. We were treated like we were special despite the fact that it was crowded. Our waiter and staff were excellent and very friendly. Will definitely go back!“

“Stopped by here with some friends after a hike and the service was amazing and with funny people. On top of all this the menu selection is good and the pizza was amazing. The Carne Asada pizza pie was amazing and i've never had anything like it before. The ambiance is really clean and modern, it's really welcoming and comfortable.“

“Just passing through on a road trip. As a former Jersey resident, the slices were perfect— crisp on the bottom, slightly chewy, cheese stretchy but not falling off the slice. Far better than any slice we could get in PA. A solid choice, served with a smile and for fair prices.“

“Incredible food, service and ambiance. Highly recommended to everyone in the same way it was recommended to me by a dear friend. Whether it's a special occasion, family event or a date night, this is the place to be! Thank you to Mrs Stavroula for her warm welcome and hospitality! We will be back!“

“Excellent service, very polite; , appetizers and entrees delicious, request for slight change w/entree and not a problem. Definitely on my itinerary. And the pizza, one of The Best around! Thank you for a pleasant evening!Vegetarian options: Ask for your specifics!Dietary restrictions: Let the waiter know specifics and they shall accommodate you“