41 Best Italian Restaurants near Lakehurst

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“Eaten here a number of times and pizza is just outstanding!! Delicious and fresh! Nice thin crust but done to perfection. Highly recommend!“

“Loved the food and the atmosphere here. A beautiful place to bring your family for a nice meal. The staff was so nice and took care of all of our needs. Highly recommended!!!!“

“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.“

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

“love the food!! will eat here any time!!“

“Ordered for pick up and when I received the order two of the items I got had barely any sauce in them. I felt bad calling to complain but I did and the manager Scotty was very helpful and understanding and replaced the items with extra sauce on the side and gave 2 free deserts. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, best experience I’ve had with a restaurant.“

“Thank you to Ellen and her associates for making our vow renewal amazing. Food was amazing and wonderful to work with!“

“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!“

“We just tried Giddy’s Toms River last night and to quote my son the pizza was “NEXT LEVEL”. Couldn’t have said it better! These guys know what they are doing and don’t play games! Pizza was incredible! Just had to share so others can be in the know! Enjoy!“

“Delicious Pizza, calzones and everything. Large seating area and great prices. Staff is extraordinarily friendly and fast, especially Levi, who rocks !! And Hemy greets everyone with a smile. Also, new Simcha room upstairs !! Perfect for ur Bris, Sheva Brochos or whatever !!“

“Out meal was more expensive than it should have been. When we reserved, we were told there was a $45 per adult minimum. We had 7 adults and 5 kids 12 and under who ordered pizza fries and pasta. The adults ordered some starters, salads and about half ordered fish. After starters and main dishes and sides were finished, the waiter informed one of the adults in the party (not the host) that people needed to order dessert because we were under the minimum, so the kids and a cpuple of adults ordered dessert although we were full, hadnt planned on it and left much of it on the table. When the bill came it was $707.00. Even taking away the 20% obligatory large party service fee, the $590 or $84 per adult is way above the $45 per adult minimum and the dessert cannot account for that, so the waiter misinformed the party and jacked up the bill. Even $45 per person for all.12 people is $540 which is $50 less than we were charged before the 20% service. If you have a large party, beware of this upsell and the mandatory 20% service fee. Great food, good service. The decor in the back room where they put us because of the kids is plain, not like the front of the restautant which is elegant, festive and lovely. If not for the jacking up the price experience, I would rate the restaurant 5 stars. The food was great and one can order a very healthy meal.as well as an indulgent one. Plenty of kid friendly food and options too. The service was also excellent as it should be for 20%.“

“There are a few good pizzerias around the Freehold area. But this is our favorite place! Great tasting pizza and subs. They always get my order done quickly and correctly. Very good selection of food. They are professional and it is always perfect!“

“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“

“We order from your restaurant often. The food and service has always been top notch. When 2 slices of pizza for my picky eater child didn’t come with our order, your staff handled the call nicely and the driver brought it right back out to her, hot and fresh with no issues. Thank you very much!!! Much appreciated!“

“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 ???“

“In the area for a dance competition and this was a must stop. We were here a year ago and had to return! This upside down square pie is delicious! The sauce is something really special!! It’s a good thing, for my purse, that we live two plus hours away!“

“Everyone is so nice and friendly in here. Love their pizza, penne vodka, chicken parm roll and chicken parm dinners have all been great!!“

“mangias Jackson is the very best in food!!! Great service on top of their delicious food . Our families #1 stop when we don’t want to cook . Their buffalo chicken pie is the best , and the wraps are always fresh so stop in or call you will not be disappointed !!“

“I have been using Inzillo's to cater my parties for several years. They never disappoint - food is always delicious & their delivery is always on time. Besides all that - their pricing is outstanding - Try them you will be impressed“

“Met some friends and we all chose pasta dishes. I never got to ask but the pasta sure seemed homemade to me!“

“Great food and service. 5🌟“

“16 of us for a moms night out. They set us up in the private room so our cackling wouldn’t disturb the other nice folks LOL. Our server was so nice and attentive and the food was delicious. For appetizers we had focaccia, stuffed mushrooms, antipasto, rice balls with side of sauce. For dinner we had sausage and peppers, chicken francese, penne vodka, cavatelli with broccoli, roasted potatoes with balsamic drizzle. Would definitely recommend Capricci for a private party.“

“If you are in the Toms River area this is a hidden gem. Real NYC style pie! Food is great and very authentic Italian feel especially the dinners. Pictures of Venice posted all over which is a nice touch. The dinning area has arches and beautiful photos of famous actors and famous Italian stars. In fact the owner is Italian and born in Italy. Apparently the owner Vinnie was the original owner of Cafe' Napoli in Shoprite Plaza in Manchester & La Gondola in Lakehurst making pies for over 20 years! In fusing years of experience "That's Amore'' is his best version of a Pizza Trattoria Italiana. Every time, you come in the owner Vinnie is so welcoming and such a nice guy! Always asking you how you are? Or how's the family? Did I mention Vennie is straight Italy? You can always here Italian spoken here. My Phil brother worked as a delivery driver a few years ago during college and said its like a family when working there. Your always welcomed back. All the staff is super nice never had a problem in the going there for more then a 2 and a half years now. Not an overly expensive place and not cheap food at all. Great to book for the holidays like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, or a personal occasion you wont be disappointed. Even if they make a mistake, they are always pretty good & willing to make it correct for you. Usually giving you a free pie or order, if they mess it up. Great Quality pies! Give them try!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great pizza. I love the $11 cheese pie special on Mondays. I thought economical pizza prices had disappeared forever after the pandemic. Good to know this pizza still values their customers enough to add an affordable pizza special for us people that are struggling to make ends meet in this economy. The lady who works the counter on Mondays is always so polite and friendly too!“

“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“

“Absolutely the BEST penne vodka sauce in NJ. fantastic food, service and entertainment in Toms River!“

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

“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.“

“I purchased trays of food for a party. They were delivered hot and on time. The food was absolutely delicious and there was plenty of it! The owner was great to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend. I will definitely use them again!“

“Only with new ownership, best pizza spot on this side of TR. Literally everything is amazing from this place.“

“I just received a big ordered catered for my very sick mom and our family from my great friend Carly and it was so delicious. From calamari, eggplant, penne with vodka sauce, chicken franchise, to big fresh salad and bread. Thank you so much“

“We had our annual Christmas gathering catered by pop pops for second year in a row. The food once again was incredible and as usual Jessica’s home made cheese cakes a were awesome. Can’t beat them they are first class!“

“Great Food Great prices Great Great Drink Selection Great Customer service from everyone. As Always Treat others how you want to be treated and Customer service will always be great anywhere you go.

Parking: Plenty of parking upfront and in the parking lot in the back.“

“Love the gf pizza!

Dietary restrictions: I've had their gf pizza a couple times, and it's one of the better kinds I've found. Plus I've never gotten sick from it, so they must be careful about cross contamination over there.“