50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lacey

“We had Kate & Ally’s cater a party at our local community center for 100 people. Everything from securing the date, choosing the menu, the food, and the service was top notch! I am so happy we were able to provide such high quality and creative food, but also, to have had the opportunity to just enjoy the party while the Kate and Ally staff handled it all from set up to clean up! Huge thank yous to Dianne, Lindsay, Janet, and Rich for all their hard work to help make my event special!“

“We stopped in here after our last evening of training at OCBJJ and the staff was super friendly. The owner made our pizza and was very hospitable. I would rank the pizza we had in my top 5 pizzas of my life. Was huge, and very delicious. If local or visiting you need to do yourself a favor and stop in for the best pizza in Jersey!“

“The food is always amazing here. The portion sizes are gigantic and the service is always very friendly and prompt. The only reason I gave atmosphere 4 stars instead of five it's because it can get really loud in there. However, that's a small price to pay for such amazing food and service. I will absolutely keep going back there again and again.“

“This Giant Zeppole filled with Cannoli cream and topped with Nutella was Absolutely Amazing! I shed a tear of Happiness after taking my first bite.“

“First time eating here. I ordered an Italiano slice and a white slice. The Italiano was very good, loved it. And the white slice, it was among the best I'd ever had and by far the best I've had in decades. It was done right, fresh garlic in there and everything.

The art of the white slice seemed lost long ago. Most places these days seem to think a white slice is nothing more than a regular without red sauce or something, and it turns out almost inedible because of that. Well this place knows what they're doing, keep it up, great stuff!“

“Generous, kind family owned businesses. Fabulous food. Imbedded within our community, year after year. To which, you will feel part of OUR COMMUNITY…. Most of all their family love..“

“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…“

“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!“

“Wife and I went tonight for the first time. the food and service were both amazing. we highly recommend and we will be back“

“Great food - both the pizza and dinners. Salads are great too - a lot in them including hard boil eggs, roasted peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, green & black olives, onions, and of course lettuce - delicious! We highly recommend it!“

“Della Cucina in Toms River is an amazing restaurant. Not only is the food amazing, the bread fresh, and the staff kind - the entire organization is supportive of the community. Della Cucina donated to my nonprofit event, and everyone loved the food. We are so grateful for community supports like Della Cucina. Thank you for your generosity and kindness!“

“We have never been disappointed with a meal at IL Giardinello's. Always excellent food & excellent service.“

“The best restaurant in the area the guys go every Tuesday nite u won't be disappointed. 5 stars.“

“THANK YOU CASTERANOS 🤩🤩🤩 We had our 4th of July outdoor party catered. Food was phenomenal!!! I want to thank Casteranos for making our gathering extra special. I’m sure everyone would agree that food is a very important part of a party. Also, we had a strawberry shortcake made special for a 70th surprise birthday on the same day. Delicious, one of the best I’ve ever tasted. We received nothing but compliments from all of our guests. Will definitely recommend and be returning for future events👌👏👌.“

“Outstanding service, dinner. Everything we ate was fresh, and tasty. What makes this place special is the owner's convivial nature. He has an approachable charm that makes every guest feel like the guest of honor.“

“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 would 100% absolutely recommend both eating at The Olive Garden in Toms River, NJ, and also celebrating special occasion parties there too !! I Couldn't be happier with the Outstanding Service we received !! It completely exceeded my expectations !! The food was fresh & absolutely deliscious.. the atmosphere was very warm, welcoming, and beautiful.. and the Service was Excellent from beginning to end !! I've had 3 Successful & Amazing parties in their private room within the last 2 months !! A huge THANK YOU to Kevin & Tim for helping us to book it.. to Scott for helping with the menu.. to Sherry for the party assistance... and a HUGE SHOUT OUT.. THANK YOU to our ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE & AWESOME WAITRESS.. JACQUIE... who came in on her days off for All 3 of my parties.. 🙏.. I can't thank her enough for her Outstanding & Wonderful Service !! She really went Above & Beyond to make sure all of our guests had a great & memorable experience !! Jacquie was super attentive.. always making sure everyone's glasses, bread sticks, soup and salad bowls were full.. knowledgeable about the menu, calm, friendly, polite, courteous, fast & efficient with bringing entrees out yet keeping the tables so clean and cleared off at the same time !! I Couldn't be any happier & satisfied with All of our experiences, which is why I would absolutely recommend The Olive Garden to Everyone !!!! THANK YOU JACQUIE !!!!“

“Awesome food. Real deal North Jersey pizza. Great subs as well. I highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Pies Place is the best!!! My friends and I just discovered this place about two weeks ago. We have been at least 6 times & they have always been great to us! My friend just moved to Bayville and they were so welcoming. They wrote welcome to Bayville on the pizza box and also gave us extra desserts! They truly are so kind there and I would recommend them to everyone I know! Not only are they great people but the food is so so good. I have been struggling to find a good pizza spot in the area and now this will be my go-to every time. Delish foods and desserts. Amazing staff!!“

“The best decision we have ever made was to have Joe and his staff at Touch of Elegance cater our wedding! Joe was totally hands on from day 1. Our tasting was a phenomenal experience! Joe answered every one of our questions and even gave us information we didn’t even think to ask. When the wedding got closer he was so amazing with working with me to help me chose everything for our wedding. And the food- AMAZING! It was so amazing that we used him for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. I cannot say enough about our experience with Touch of Elegance, Joe, and the rest of his staff. We had the wedding of our dreams because of him and the Brant Beach Yacht Club! Our guests can’t stop talking about the food! And the amount of food we were sent home with?? Insane! Thank you Joe for EVERYTHING!“

“Today was Our first time at Pondrelli’s … honestly from the second we walked in Luigi was so warm and welcoming he even went over every slice and sandwich with my daughter and I. Which was amazing because I didn’t feel forced to choose something quickly like you do at most places. While we waited Luigi and Anthony both hung out and talked to my daughter and I. (We frequent pizzerias often and NO ONE does that.) They are very down to earth and nice people. Lol Even as we walked out my 10 year old was like that was super cool of them. Another plus all of the food we order was amazing!! We will definitely be back and recommending!“

“The food is amazing and Chris and his staff are attentive and friendly. This is our go to place for delivery!!“

“My wife and I took my sister-in-law and niece out for lunch today to 3 Flags Grill & Restaurant because it is one of their favorite restaurants. We reside in Montclair and always felt that we are surrounded by some very good restaurants. We were in for a pleasant surprise, our meals at 3 flags were EXCELLENT, this will be our favorite dining spot when we visit our south Jersey relatives. Jerry and Arlene Zecker“

“Had lots of friends over last night, ordered several meals and all of them were fantastic...
SCARPARIELLO WINGS, PASTA & MEATBALLS, CHICKEN FRANCESE, HAM & CHEESE CALZONE, SIDES OF CHEESEY GARLIC BERAD & SAUTEED SPINACH...
Everything was absolutely incredible 👍“

“excellent service and value.“

“This place has THE BEST PIZZA in Jersey. It reminds me of the great pizza I used to eat growing up in Brooklyn. If you want great pizza this is the place to get it!“

“The atmosphere Is Beautiful and the food was amazing I got the special which was ribs with mac & cheese and they were so tender, and the mac & cheese was delicious our waiter was friendly (young man with curly hair) and it felt very homey in there on a rainy day drinks were very good too“

“I got to say for sorrows is good real good quick delivery times they're honest if they say a certain time they're there but you got to be careful because when it shows up it is real hot real hot and really good food excellent“

“Great thin crust pie & amazing cheese calzone. I asked for extra mozzarella in calzone & it was perfect! Sauce very good. Our first time & will now try their famous Grandma Pie. Definitely our new go to! Thanks guys!“

“Pies on 9 South catered our wedding this past weekend…. 10/10 recommend! The food was absolutely amazing! Almost a week later, we’re still hearing from guests about how delicious everything was. Brandi was so easy to work with—kind, attentive, and her portion recommendations were spot on. The entire experience was smooth from start to finish. We’ll definitely be ordering from them again for any occasion we cater in the future!“

“These guys are hands down the best Pizzeria in the area. Our go to spot for pizza, subs and authentic Italian dishes. Very friendly group of guys, with fast delivery and they stay open late. Don’t bother with anywhere else in town.“

“Z Marie’s …the best Chef /great guy / Umberto …The atmosphere is so beautiful & quaint…The entertainment is the best and the food is amazing.!!! 👍“

“Always Great Service, and the food is always incredible“

“As new Barnegat residents, we stumbled upon this gem while exploring our local businesses. The mussels marinar did not disappoint! My fiancé ordered the soft shell crab franchese, and was also very pleased. The bartender, Trish, was friendly, attentive, and made an amazing espresso martini. We will definitely be East Bay Italian Grille regulars.“

“Wow! What a nice surprise! Great food and hospitality that's rare today. Authentic delicious made-to-order food and exceptional service. As first-timers, we were treated to a taste of their outstanding penne vodka and a creme-filled zepole. Wowee! We'll be back for sure. BYOB ???“

“We catered @ hangar 21 Tavern on July 4th weekend. The food was amazing! Very delicious. Definitely recommend this place to visit. Five stars“

“I ordered a sandwich and wings yesterday and unfortunately by a pure accident my sandwich had the wrong peppers on it. I called just to let them know and with no hesitation they offered to make me a new sandwich. I wasn’t able to go back yesterday because of the time but they honored it today. I am so grateful and my sandwich is delicious. Friendly staff and great food. Definitely recommend!“

“We love this place! The employees are so appreciative, the food has been consistently deliciously, the prices are great and the delivery is quick. What more can you ask for?“

“Capones definitely family friendly!! Top tier White Pizza anything on the menu is the best at the shore“

“Everything was delicious. Priced great. Nice atmosphere. Great waitress“

“loyal customer for years but the order takers need to pay more attention to the orders over the phone.“

“Have had pizza here several times while visiting family. Always consist and very good. Varieties are great and the toppings on pies and slices are generous.“

“We have ordered some del6food for dinner, chk marsala, chk parm hero/sub, balsamic chk salad. We lived in ny until recently & we have tried other pizzeria/ italian cooking here we never had a bad meal or service. I highly recommend Schianos.“

“Hidden gem! 💎 great food !! Must try the Brooklyn square with vodka sauce Everything I have ordered from here has been absolutely fresh and delicious“

“Great food, creative dining, simply delicious!!“

“Best pizza i’ve had in a long time. Cooked exactly as we asked . Mellissa our server was wonderful .“

“We’ve been coming to Tony’s well over 10 years. Never ever a bad meal, the portions are perfect and the service impeccable. Grandmas cheesecakes are the best!!!!!“

“Amazing food! Very authentic and delicious“

“Food is always delicious and recipes are authentic. Portions are large (always end up taking some home). The Staff is always courteous and friendly. Would highly recommend“