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“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“The food is incredible - highly recommend“

“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 😋“

“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.“

“If I could leave a 10 start review, I would! Definitely exceeded my expectations in customer, food quality and taste, it will definitely beat your mom’s cooking! I also recommend anyone to try out their “tres leches” dessert.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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,“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

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

“first time eating there and the food was so good. will definitely be going back.“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“I was up by Trenton for a dentist appt and went to get my lab work up there instead of by my house as I had time. I stopped by D&C as it looked interesting and I was hungry af. I drooled over much of the store (and enjoyed a sample!) before I settled on a peanut butter bomb. It took me 2 weeks to finish it, it was that rich. But OMG was it delicious. I somehow didn't lick the wrapper it was in, but it was by far the best dessert I have had in many years. I am sad this isn't close to me, but then again, probably for the best as everything there looked amazing! The line was long and everyone anxious to have lunch. I would definitely recommend! Part of the reason for my review is that I can search back and recall the name...if I am ever in the area...or in the mood for a road trip!❤️“

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

“Great make your own pizza event! Very friendly and accommodating family of owners. Generous portions and surprisingly nice desserts. Highly recommend!“

“excellent food, service and a beautiful restaurant.“

“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.“

“We held our mom’s celebration of life here, in the Russo Room, and it was perfect. I was able to connect my laptop to the TV to show our slideshow even. The food was great and the staff cognizant of food allergies. The space is lovely without being somber. Everyone thought it was a beautiful event.“

“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“

“First time there with my sister and my wife... I will DEFINITELY return to sample something else on the menu... The mussels and linguini in white sauce was PERFECT!!“

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

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

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

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

“I would give 10 stars if I could they have the best pizza around everything I have tried over the yrs delicious. Great staff and owner I highly recommend trying then you won't be disappointed. Did I mention great prices to thumbs up for me try them I'm sure you'll agree 👍“

“Last week, we ordered 200 boxed lunches during the Staff Appreciation Week for High school North. Carlos delivered it personally and paid attention to details. Everyone enjoyed the lunch thoroughly.“

“The best tomato pie ever.“

“One of Pennington’s hidden gems! This adorable place may be located in a shopping center but don’t worry about that! The atmosphere is just perfect inside! The staff is friendly and inviting! Jen is amazing! The food is delicious and the drinks are just perfect! The spritzes are my favorite but there is something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the meat and cheese boards! They are a must try! Perfect for a date, girls outing or just an afternoon out! Can’t wait to go back!!!“