50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Hiawatha

1 Lazy Caffè

4.9 Superb 76 Reviews

84B North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha

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“Absolutely love this quaint cafe that recently opened up in Lake Hiawatha. My go tos are the double espresso, you can tell they use quality coffee beans, and their prosciutto Asiago croissant. It comes with a health serving of prosciutto which can taste in every bite unlike other places that give you the bare minimum. The customer service is also something to highlight because you can tell that the employees enjoy serving you and will answer any and all questions with a smile. I highly recommend if you are in the area and looking for real flavorful coffee.”

2 Axton's By Chef Anton Testino

4.7 Superb 550 Reviews

437 Ringwood Avenue, Pompton Lakes · 9.58 miles

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“Yes..Staff, Service and Food always great! Have been dining here since they opened. We enjoy the Jekyll and Hyde calamari and the spiedini appetizers. Anton makes a great rack of pork and filet mignon. We ended with cappuccinos which hit the spot. 👍👍👍👍👍”

3 The Pasta Shop

4.8 Superb 487 Reviews

13 1st Avenue, Denville · 5.14 miles

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“This is our favorite place… This is the side of meatballs and Ziti Norcina with homemade sausage. I have tried many different pasta dishes and love them all. It’s hard to choose when I get there. The service and staff are great. But the person that stands out to us, every time we go is Roy. He appreciates our business and is very friendly and outgoing. Every restaurant needs a Roy. Thanks, keep it up…”

4 That's Amore Trattoria

4.9 Superb 195 Reviews

366 East Main Street, Denville · 5.24 miles

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“Outstanding, authentic Italian cuisine. Pete and staff are amazing. The food is always prepared perfectly 👌🏻 Also, the BYOB makes this restaurant very appealing. The pricing is very reasonable for the quality and quantity you're receiving. I've been a regular here for years and plan on being one for many years to come. FYI... homemade cannoli cake is insanely delicious! The Arancini, Fried Calamri etc... the best around... and do not skip the Broccoli Rabe'”

5 Pasta flavio

4.9 Superb 188 Reviews

55 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston · 6.79 miles

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“Wonderful food. Nice attentive service!”

6 Scalini Fedeli Montville

4.9 Superb 89 Reviews

167 Main Road, Montville · 2.28 miles

“We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Scalini Fedeli and the entire staff. We hosted our wedding dinner here this past Sunday with about 80 of our closest family and friends, booking out the restaurant for the evening, and they completely surpassed our expectations from start to finish. First and foremost, the food was absolutely incredible. The chef crushed it! Every course was delicious, beautifully prepared, and one of the biggest compliments we received throughout the night was how amazing the food was. Thank you to the chef and kitchen staff for putting together such a memorable meal for everyone. A huge shoutout to Jeffrey for his constant communication and support throughout the months leading up to our dinner. He worked closely with my wife to help bring everything together and was always accommodating and helpful. We also want to recognize the incredible staff who took care of us throughout the evening — Alex, Beth, Amanda, Esther, and Oscar, as well as Chris and Rich behind the bar. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, professional, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure our guests were taken care of all night. The restaurant itself was elegant and beautiful and provided the perfect atmosphere for such a special occasion. They allowed us to play our own music playlist, worked with us on all the little details, kept the drinks flowing, and made our family and friends feel completely at home. Even at the end of the night, the staff helped us clean up, pack everything, and make sure we had everything we needed before leaving. There honestly isn’t a negative thing we could say about our experience. From the food, service, hospitality, communication, and atmosphere to all the small details behind the scenes, everything was exceptional. Thank you again to Jeffrey, the chef, and the entire Scalini Fedeli team for helping make our wedding dinner such a beautiful and memorable night. We will always be grateful for the hospitality you showed us and our families. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. ❤️ With love - Kendall & Jon !”

7 Il Capriccio Ristorante

4.7 Superb 407 Reviews

633 NJ-10 East, Whippany · 4.51 miles

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“If I could give it six stars I would. I judge all others based on this restaurant. It’s a well oiled machine that never disappoints. Only bring your best clients here, and those that you truly love.”

8 Ferraro's Italian Food Specialties

4.9 Superb 149 Reviews

166 Halsey Road, Parsippany · 3.88 miles

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“Oh man… where to start. The service was phenomenal, great recommendations, great atmosphere, the owner, Ms. Dana greeted us with a smile, Nikki the manager was great to deal with. Now the food… I had the special, “The Gobbler” and it was unbelievably tasty. The crunch from the toasted bread, the flavors all together were a symphony on my taste palette. My gf got the “Toni Ann” and she couldn’t talk while we were eating together because she wouldn’t stop stuffing her face. After she said the chicken cutlet was cooked perfect, mozzarella was fresh, peppers were exquisite. Overall experience was just mind-blowing. I’d recommend Ferraro’s to any person, local or travelers, you NEED to stop and eat here.”

9 Enzo Restaurant + Pizzeria

4.7 Superb 368 Reviews

5 Elm Street, Morristown · 7.99 miles

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“We ate dinner for the first time at Enzo’s last weekend ! The food was delicious ! Def recommend reservations . We had the pleasure to meet Frank he was so enjoyable to chat too as well as shared his k owledge on a few dishes . Made us feel welcome ! We will be back”

10 Caffè NaVona

4.7 Superb 332 Reviews

147 US-46, Rockaway · 6.8 miles

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“Service and food were fantastic…we will be back again. Recommend to everyone I know”

11 il Tulipano

4.8 Superb 187 Reviews

1131 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove · 7.49 miles

“Had my daughters wedding tonight at Il tulipano I give it a 5 stars Mario helped us so much Cocktail hour was absolutely outstanding our dinners was amazing the workers took such good care of us Thank you so much Mario and staff the Capozzi family”

12 Double Zero Pizza

4.8 Superb 178 Reviews

103 US-46, Fairfield · 3.73 miles

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“The best pizza in NJ”

13 Bruno's Italian Bistro

4.5 Superb 253 Reviews

Pelican Plaza, 2900 NJ-10, Morris Plains · 6.08 miles

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“It's always a delight to eat at Bruno's Bistro. The atmosphere is so warm and friendly. We're visiting family and getting to eat delicious, freshly prepared food. Some of our favorites are the cheese gnocchi with crabmeat in vodka sauce, short ribs, and the paroadelle bolognese. The pistachio dessert is to die for. Their whipped cream is homemade and to perfection. Mangia and enjoy!”

14 Giorgio's

4.7 Superb 286 Reviews

52 Vose Ave, South Orange · 11.29 miles

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“Had the pleasure of eating at Giorgio"s last night before a show at SPAC. Service was outstanding, menu explained and food was excellent. From our salad, entree and desert everything was outstanding. I highly recommend it but please not before a show I may now get a reservation again.”

15 Sergio & Co Italian Specialties

4.7 Superb 216 Reviews

28 Broadway, Denville · 5.16 miles

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“I'd like to call your attention to what many regard as the finest culinary breakthrough since the chipwich, which was conceived and perfected at Sergios. The chicken parm sub on garlic bread. To die for. If you plan on sharing this huge sub with anyone else, please make sure that neither of you are armed, prior to sharing.”

16 La Cucina Piccola

4.7 Superb 213 Reviews

178 Eagle Rock Avenue Suite 1341, Roseland · 6.11 miles

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“Excellent food, excellent service and reasonably priced!”

17 Viaggio

4.4 Superb 337 Reviews

1055 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne · 9.13 miles

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“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.”

18 Monica's Restaurant

4.7 Superb 194 Reviews

1 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes · 9.74 miles

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“Monica‘s restaurant is a great place to eat delicious food. Very friendly professional, hard-working staff.”

19 The Appian Way - Caterer - Event Venue - Fine Dining

4.7 Superb 172 Reviews

619 Langdon Street, City of Orange · 10.74 miles

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“We had our daughters 18th Birthday Bash here at the Appian Way on: February 5th, 2022. We dealt with Bob throughout the whole process. And he was just great! Alot is included in the price you receive. And many other venues don't compare when it comes to price. Helping to save you some money along the way. The rooms are beautiful and my guest were amazed. The workers were accommodating and helped get our room together way before time. This helped us tremendously with getting most of the setup being done the night before. The lighting is awesome. The food was absolutely delicious. My guests are still raving about the food. It really was better than I expected. I will definitely be back to celebrate more gatherings. Thank you Bob and your staff for your get service.”

20 Michael Angelo's

4.7 Superb 164 Reviews

286 US-46, Fairfield · 4.31 miles

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“Excellent food and service always an enjoyable evening at Michael Angelo’s in Fairfield”

21 Il Goccino Ristorante

4.7 Superb 162 Reviews

33 Main Street, Madison · 8.71 miles

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“When we decided to make a reservation here I was concerned because the parking situation in Madison is difficult. IlGoccino has parking in the rear of the restaurant so it was fine. The staff were warm and welcoming and they honored our reservation on arrival. The food was excellent - the salmon cooked to perfection and the chicken was tender and delicious as well. We certainly will return.”

22 Teresa's Italian Kitchen

4.8 Superb 106 Reviews

90 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover · 4.64 miles

“Teresa is lovely & welcoming & did a fabulous job with this Italian deli/restaurant! Delicious meatballs, great salads, spotless & cozy dining space along with pretty outdoor seating. I definitely recommend this restaurant.”

23 Lucco Cucina + Bar

4.4 Superb 233 Reviews

207 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park · 6.43 miles

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“Todo excelente, lo recomiendo”

24 La Cucina

4.6 Superb 244 Reviews

278 Diamond Spring Road, Denville · 4.7 miles

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“Great birthday celebration Food was delicious Service was fabulous Definitely recommend”

25 Pucciarello's Italian Kitchen

4.7 Superb 130 Reviews

34 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover · 4.72 miles

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“Back in October, we had a surprise 30th birthday dinner for my daughter with a party of 22 people. The waitress was spectacular. The staff and owners were veryaccommodating and the food was delicious. They allowed us to come ahead of time to decorate. The event turned out wonderful!!!”

26 Primavera Ristorante

4.7 Superb 130 Reviews

500 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange · 8.01 miles

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“My husband and I love Primavera. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner of 65 people here in June 2025 and the owner/chef, along with all the staff were so friendly & accommodating. Guests from our rehearsal dinner still talk about the meals they had that night and the amazing atmosphere of the restaurant. My husband and I now try to go to Primavera at least once a month as a date night and the staff still remember us and are so attentive. The food is very delicious and the different specials each night you can tell are thought of with intention and care. We highly recommend if you want a date night there or a private party!”

27 Boccone South

4.6 Superb 214 Reviews

471 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston · 6.2 miles

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“A true gem of restaurants in Livingston, NJ. The delicious food reminds me of the fantastic food we tasted in Italy. This is very different from most Italian restaurants in America. The presentation of the food is superb and the food is amazing. Be prepared for an epicurean feast followed by delectable dessert. Prices are very reasonable, in addition.”

28 Gourmet Cafe

4.8 Superb 85 Reviews

136 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany · 1.47 miles

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“Great food, excellent service!”

29 Tony D's

4.6 Superb 182 Reviews

3 Hanford Place, Caldwell · 5.99 miles

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“The best thin Sicilian pizza I have ever had in my 56 years of life. Recommended 100%.”

30 Scalini Fedeli

4.5 Superb 507 Reviews

63 Main Street, Chatham · 9.9 miles

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“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.”

31 Stephanie's Italian Restaurant

4.6 Superb 167 Reviews

283 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell · 6.24 miles

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“been coming here since 2008. great food and atmosphere.”

32 Divina Ristorante

4.6 Superb 161 Reviews

461 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell · 5.8 miles

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“First time at Divina yesterday…definitely not my last. It was a bridal shower event.. and it was more than perfect…Divina served a delicious meal, desserts and wine, at least three appetizers…and the service..spot on..waiter always ready to assist…highly recommend. 10⭐s”

33 Osteria Trevi

4.6 Superb 161 Reviews

4 Park Avenue, Madison · 8.64 miles

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“Highly recommend this restaurant. It is BYOB and the chef is excellent! We have never been disappointed! Love this place, one of Madison’s gems. Just missing Marco their waiter!”

34 Portofino's Restaurant

4.3 Superb 312 Reviews

29 Mills Street, Morristown · 8 miles

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“Close to NYC level of fine dining... service and food both are excellent! Very reasonable prices, I'll be back.”

35 Benvenuti Ristorante

4.6 Superb 145 Reviews

460 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover · 3.93 miles

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“During current lock-down - Benvenuti offers a great "Meal for 4" which could easily be called "Meal for 6". More importantly - tastes great. And brought out to my car - not necessarily because of the crisis - but because the trays were too hot ! Great experience and highly recommend.”

36 Mozzarella

4.5 Superb 314 Reviews

396 Valley Street, South Orange Village · 11.57 miles

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“I love this place! The food is so fresh; and the service is always great!”

37 Puleo's Brick Oven

4.6 Superb 132 Reviews

162 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park · 6.5 miles

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“The food is always great. Fresh and diverse and the specials are always interesting The brick oven pizzas are just the right size and are always piping hot. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Very well priced for the sized meals that you receive. Very ie atmosphere. And it’s B.Y.O.B. CANT MISS PLACE TO DINE”

38 L'Allegria Restaurant

4.3 Superb 254 Reviews

11 Prospect Street, Madison · 8.84 miles

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“My team had a lunch booked today and stepping into L’Allegria was a beautiful surprise. I booked the restaurant based on the menu and ratings, plus parking looked easy. Without planning it we had a private room where we could celebrate the departure of one of our colleagues. Alana took great care of us and the food was delicious and well executed. Temperatures were perfect on the food too. The zucchini blossoms and homemade gnocchi were the best I’ve had in YEARS. The chef and restaurant team are to be commended. I look forward to returning with my husband for dinner. Thank you!”

39 Grato

4.3 Superb 224 Reviews

2230 NJ-10 Suite 3, Morris Plains · 5.33 miles

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“This is an AMAZING restaurant with such wonderful ambience. We celebrated our marriage blessing there because the food is exceptional and the service is fantastic.”

40 Bella Italia Restaurant & Elegant Banquets

4.6 Superb 105 Reviews

535 Central Ave, City of Orange · 10.59 miles

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“Hosted my 30th high school class reunion and it was a blast! Great food & staff. Many thanks to Sal for accommodating all our needs.”

41 Reservoir

4.5 Superb 208 Reviews

106 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange Village · 11.18 miles

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“i had the penne a la Barbara and antipasto aka the tony salad. both very delicious! arugula on top of my pasta looked like a salad. so much food its awesome! had to take most of it home lol. the antipasto was a good amount of food as well. they have good hot bread with butter. i've been going for years. we get the classic pie, margarita pie, tony salad, marinara pasta, vodka pasta, still have to try more. i love them! i always get my pizza cooked well done and makes it crispy. i love that!”

42 Suppa's Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.6 Superb 97 Reviews

490 E Main St, Denville · 5.43 miles

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“We had a party of 12 for Christmas lunch today. The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal. We stayed for over 3 hours and never felt rushed. Wish I could remember our server’s name she was unbelievable tending to this motley crew. I will definitely be back if they let me in the door. Great place check it out you won’t be sorry.”

43 Luigi's Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.5 Superb 182 Reviews

434 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover · 3.96 miles

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“Beautiful place, great food, great service and they don't rush customers out. The lemon butter fillet of sole was absolutely delicious! I will definitely go back. 👍💯”

44 Reservoir Tavern

4.5 Superb 169 Reviews

92 Parsippany Blvd, Boonton · 1.8 miles

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“I highly recommend this restaurant. Service and food are excellent.”

45 The Hibernia Inn

4.5 Superb 134 Reviews

439 Green Pond Road, Rockaway · 7.55 miles

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“This was our favorite restaurant for years when we lived in NJ. We were in area last week (after 15 years). WOW - the menu, the food, the cocktails, the service and effort put into everything is still FABULOUS! Our dinner on Friday was so good, we ate there again on Saturday night. Thank you Dan and your entire team.”

46 Vette Ristorante

4.8 Superb 37 Reviews

588 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston · 8.01 miles

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“Must try ! Food is always fresh and absolutely delicious!”

47 Eccola

4.5 Superb 129 Reviews

1082 US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills · 1.34 miles

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“Amazing food every time. I went last night with friends for dinner and had, what may just be the best pasta dish, I ever had... but you'll have to see for yourself. And the Eccola Martini is another fave. Cheers!”

48 Casa Nostra Italian Bistro

4.7 Superb 47 Reviews

455 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell · 5.84 miles

“Casa Nostra in Caldwell is our new go-to Italian spot. Kelly and I had dinner there last weekend and everything was outstanding — the food, the service, the whole vibe. The best part was meeting Nicola, the owner/chef, and his wife Rosa. Nicola's Sicilian and came out to chat once he heard I'm Sicilian too (on my grandmother's side) — he got a kick out of it since I don't look it at all. Super warm, genuine people. We just moved to the area and this is exactly the kind of neighborhood staple we were hoping to find. We'll be back regularly.”

49 San Giorgio's Italian Bistro

4.5 Superb 126 Reviews

86 Boonton Avenue Suite 86, Kinnelon · 6.68 miles

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“Came here for the first time and enjoyed the double veal chop special - cooked perfectly in a demi glace sauce . Service was great - quickly took our order and served in a reasonable amount of time. It was BYOB so we were able to pair our meal with our favorite red wine”

50 Casa Bella

4.4 Superb 512 Reviews

300 US-46, Denville · 4.65 miles

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“wonderful ambience ! wonderful food ♡ service!”