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“

“We had 31 people for our Christmas party this afternoon, everything was above and beyond! The food was delicious and abundant! Thank you so much for being so attentive, friendly and welcoming. We will be back next year!“

“I hosted a rehearsal dinner in the Wine Room at Iccara. The space was the perfect size for our group of 28. The staff was great in setting up the table scape and decorations to meet my daughter's "vision". Everyone raved that the food was delicious and plentiful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Wow! The food is excellent, the roasted peppers were amazing rivaling my wife’s and Mother’s! The fettuccine with spinach and shrimp was amazing. The taste of the spinach was amazing as if it was sautéed in garlic and oil before being added to the dish. I can’t say enough about this restaurant! Glad I finally found it!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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 😋“

“The food is incredible - highly recommend“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Last night was our first time at Pastiamo's and our experience was fantastic from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious -- Burrata, Gnocchi Pesto, Penne with Walnut Sauce and Rigatoni Ragu were especially everyone's favorites. The staff was polite, attentive, and so patient, even when we stayed past closing time. Thank you, Francesca and team for making our night so special. I highly recommend this restaurant, and our family will definitely be back!“

“excellent food, service and a beautiful restaurant.“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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!! 🙌“

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

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

“Amazing Italian food! Reminds me of when I visited Italy. High recommend.“

“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 !!!!!“

“De Lorenzo’s is absolutely incredible, and I truly cannot say enough good things about this place.
From the very first bite, it’s clear that they don’t skimp on anything. The quality of the ingredients is top-tier. The sauce has the perfect balance, the cheese is premium, and the chicken cutlets are dialed in exactly right. On top of the elite quality, the portions are fantastic. You genuinely get your money's worth and then some. I made three meals out of mine. Hope that never changes!
It is easily some of the best chicken parm you will ever have. I’ve tried different ones here and in NYC, nothing compares. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and check them out. Absolute perfection!“

“The best tomato pie ever.“

“Great food! Excellent service.“

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

“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 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,“

“Well the atmosphere was my house (delivery, LOL) but the last time I ordered, we had a cheesesteak and couple of slices of pizza for two. The pizza was delicious (which we both had a slice first and by the time we got to the cheesesteak it was still piping hot which I wasn’t expecting but pleasantly surprised by! That was delicious as well. My dog, who believes our food is also his food couldn’t agree more! But he left his mushrooms. Had I realized he didn’t like them I would have never have given them to them because even they were delicious! Anyway, so happy about it that I ordered a whole pizza this time and the pork belly fries. Great food always brings happiness! So thank you!! Their excellent reviews are spot on!“

“My Family and our ParkwayAutoBody Crew love this delicious Italian Food… But the Chicken Salad 🥗 There is no other…!!! GREAT PLACE for GREAT PEOPLE“

“Delicious every time we've ordered. The pizza dough is fresh and the salads are beautiful. Attention to detail is rare these days and is greatly appreciated! Would recommend. (We order thru "Slice" and they've been good too)“