50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lawrenceville

“A true gem in Lawrenceville. I highly recommend this place to those who enjoy good food.“

“August 3, 2024....Just had the most delicious meal in recent memory, the Stuffed Chicken Breast over Spaghetti Puttanesca at Amalfi's in Lawrenceville!!! Outstanding! MUST TRY!!!! If you are fortunate enough to get ANDRES as your server as well, you will have a PERFECT dining experience.“

“Great food, friendly service! Highly recommend!“

“Excellent“

“Came here starving for lunch in the middle of the day. When we walked in the door a suited up waiter was standing, waiting and prepared to seat us immedietely. We had a group of six and a group of three professionally trained waiters gave us some serious service.
Food was fantastic, served quickly and very reasonably priced. I was very impressed.“

“If you are looking for a family based excellent restaurant this is your place. Iccara has been in business for as long as I can remember. Their food is outstanding, the atmosphere on point. Most importantly the family are awesome! If you've never been you are missing out on a true gem! Now I'm hungry lol!!“

“Nothing but the best food ever. Finger licking good!“

“Stopped for lunch with hubs and friends. We we're looking to share a pizza, this is NOT that place. Yes, personal size for dine in. We opted for sandwiches. 2 ordered the roast pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone and both finished and raved how delicious 😋 Other 2 of us ordered the cheesesteak with LTO, red wine vinegar and olive oil, I added light mayo. The rolls these sandwiches were served were fantastic 😋 The sammies were NOT "packed" with fillings like a cheesesteak joint. Nicely presented with homemade potato chips. Quality of ingredients is huge because I can't eat a lot. The red wine vinegar and olive oil was top notch. I use red wine vinegar almost daily 😋 I would definitely go back for the same meal, about 1hr from my home and worth the trip 😋“

“excellent menu. food is soooo good! atmosphere awesome, staff excellent. our favorite local spot for almost 30 years!!!“

“Excellent food served with gracious hospitality. Definitely a night to be remembered!“

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.“

“First time here and was very pleased with all the amazing food, awesome atmosphere, and incredible waiter Reggie! The interior was beautifully decorated and very comfortable! Can’t wait to go back for their Sunday Brunch, and outdoor seating when it gets warmer! This is my new go-to place for fine dining ❤️“

“We had our Thanksgiving dinner and everything was great. I look forward to additional gatherings in the future.“

“Our food was delicious! Stuffed shrimp and veal with mushrooms in a frangelica cream sauce.“

“Great local spot that consistently delivers. Their vodka rigatoni is a standout & is rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The seasonal specials are always worth trying as well. The location is convenient, the service is genuinely friendly, and everything feels welcoming and well run. An added bonus is the small market on site, which makes it easy to grab take-home items and enjoy their food later. A great place for both a quick bite and stocking up on quality prepared foods.“

“First time dining at diamonds. Everything was absolutely delicious. The fried calamari had some spicy hot peppers in it with a marinara sauce. It was so good my husband had his favorite chicken Parmesan with Bolognese sauce super scrumptious, and I had the beef Wellington with pasta. it was absolutely outstanding. We will definitely be back . Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.“

“Nothing but the best food ever. Finger licking good!“

“Wow! What a perfect meal for my Italian friend and I. Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious! We got the Broccoli Rabe Sausage app and the Mussels and Clams Fra Diablo. She got a pan fried Soft Crab special and I got my favorite Eggplant Parmesan. We took dessert home but are too full to eat it. Highly recommend! Great vibes inside and BYOB.“

“Call ahead or dine in. Either is preferred.“

“Don't let this place fool you. It may not look like much from the outside. The pizza is excellent. Have even had a number of family events there over the years and it was great every time. Was there tonight and will certainly be back. They put their $ into the quality of the food rather than the ambiance. Place is clean and the owner and staff are friendly. Rates 10 Stars if possible. Reminds me of Pizza places I would frequent with my friends back in the early 70s“

“You will always see this place full of happy returning patrons and we are two of them. Food quality is fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. You have to try their Brick Oven pizzas. If you crave an American cheese hoagie, that is prepared on the best tasting roll in New Jersey, delicious cheese, and crisp lettuce and onions, try one of theirs. The very best that we have ever judged.“

“Robert and his staff made my son's 35th Birthday Celebration very special. We had 30 people for dinner at Leonardo's on October 24, 2025, all of them were very pleased with the food, service and atmosphere for my sons 35th Birthday Celebration. Our menu consisted of Penne Marinara, Farfalle Vodka, Chicken Parmesan and a Caesar Salad. All would recommend Leonardo's when dining due to the taste and the service of the staff at Leonardo's. The pasta just melted in mouth and could taste the chesses, or the sauces on the pasta. There was more than enough food for all. The Caesar Salad was a blend of crisp, creamy, tangy and savory favors working together to achieve a satisfying balance. All in All the evening was perfect, and I will be coming back to Leonardo's for future celebrations.“

“We ordered a tray of Chicken Parmigiana with vodka sauce for Christmas Eve dinner. It was absolutely amazing. We finished off with cannolis which were huge and so delicious! Romeo is the best, whatever you want, he will do!“

“Excellent food and service. My new favorite restaurant.“

“Great pizza and fast delivery! Shout out to Brodie.“

“Had our reunion dinner there last night. The food was outstanding and our waitress was tremendous. She did a fantastic job.“

“Outstanding food, great atmosphere and attentive staff.“

“Very authentic Italian food with good quality of ingredients and a nice departure from the typical Italian-American options that are more prevalent around this area. They have delicious focaccia and a liguria sandwich that is fantastic. Try the tagliatelli combined with mussels and peccorino.“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“Celebrated my wife's birthday last weekend. Food was delicious, service was excellent...we will be back!!“

“Food is delicious and we had the best service ever there!!“

“excellent food, service and a beautiful restaurant.“

“Good job! It really tastes good, and the service attitude is also very good.“

“Pepperoni pizza was delicious. First time stopping in, the slices weren’t selling me but I ordered a plain & a pepperoni and my first bite I was sold I didn’t even have to add garlic!! Will be back“

“Best Pizza in The Area!! 🙌“

“BEST pizza in town! Friendly staff, great prices, amazing menu!“

“Visiting from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to me. I ordered the chicken francese with linguine. It was divine. The chicken was so good it felt like it was melting in my mouth. I highly recommend this place to eat. Especially this dish.“

“Fantastic pizza and VERY friendly staff. Definitely recommend trying their pizza! You will not be disappointed !!!!!“

“I normally order from DeLorenzo’s “The Burg” location because it’s very close to me, but since they are closed on Mondays, I decided to try this DeLorenzo’s instead—and I’m so happy I did!!
Before placing my order, I called to ask whether they offered a chicken parm pizza. The person I spoke with explained that they don’t make that; however, he went above and beyond by offering to make it for me anyway. That level of customer service immediately stood out.
When we picked up the pizza, it exceeded all expectations. It was absolutely delicious—perfectly made, filled with chicken, flavorful, and truly a 10/10. You could tell care and pride went into making it.
Between the exceptional customer service and the incredible food, this experience was fantastic. I’m very thankful for the extra effort and kindness shown, and I will absolutely be returning. Highly recommend this location to anyone looking for great pizza and even better service.“

“The best tomato pie ever.“

“We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary here, and it was a magnificent experience from reservation to dessert! The food is indescribably delicious, and the service is first class. Our guests look forward to returning soon for their own experience. Thank you!!!“

“Great food and excellent service“

“Food is good. & Excellent service from Nicole.Good to see people coming back to Tessara’s. A nice menu selection! A good place to check out !“

“Wonderful, Wonderful & Wonderful!“

“Incredibly welcoming staff. Quaint and historic interior. The food is out of this world! Can't wait to get back there again for that Primo sauce!“

“Best customer service pick up or take out! Orders are always correct if not they will make them right. Greet food and price“

“I wanted to try something different so I decided to place a DoorDash order from here since I live too far for store delivery. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was absolutely delicious & fresh. I ordered the chicken noodle soup and Greek salad w/chicken & tuna. It was to die for!! I’m so happy I gave this place a try, it will be my new go to!“

“Great food! Excellent service.“

“Best homemade Italian food We had the grandmom pizza, the eggplant parmigiana,the chicken parmigiana, the cheese steak and the homemade fresh mozzarella, was the best we never had!! Try Bella's you will be very impressed,“