50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lebanon

“Three of us dined there 6/27 and chose different chicken entrees. Each meal was exceptional. This BYO is better than many of the Italian restaurants in the area. Can’t wait to go back. All three of us agreed it was 5 star worthy!“

“Outstanding good food & service“

“Have been going here for years. The staff is always friendly and the food is good and consistent. They also offer specials some nights of the week. Would recommend trying them out if you haven't already.

Kid-friendliness: It's a typical NJ pizzeria, often see kids or groups of kids here. See many with families wearing baseball uniforms.“

“If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The food is absolutely delicious!!!! This Italian Restuarant, in my opinion, is the best in Clinton. The owners and staff are customer focused and if you need an ingredient changed in a dish ordered, they are more than willing to go the extra mile to make certain that you are satisfied. The atmosphere is warm and quaint which leaves one feeling very relaxed and comfortable. Be sure to dine in this restaurant, you'll be glad you did!“

“Max's is absolutely fantastic! I've been there a few times, my most recent visit I wasn't feeling well and requested a soup - They didn't have it on hand but they were so kind and made it for me! They are beyond accommodating and the food is delicious.“

“Delicious food, great service and nice ambience!“

“Got married there over a decade ago and have been coming out ever since. Many restaurants are good businesses and in addition to this, Demos and Jimmie show their passion for what they create. My fav is shrimp and scallops over pasta in a great cream sauce… steaks are great and Demos is a wizard in the bakery.“

“Awesome - love the broccoli rabe and sausage appetizer - so good Great pasta and chicken dishes also.“

“We had a rehearsal dinner at Carlucci's in Whitehouse Station on Friday. Everything was fantastic! We reserved the private room. Karina helped us decorate and kept our beer cold until it was time for dinner. We chose fried calamari, bruschetta, and zucchini rolls as appetizers. Awesome! The chicken parmesan, penne primavera, and spaghetti with meatballs were delicious. Desserts were limoncello cake, cannoli, and chocolate cake. The food was served family style so everyone was able to try different items, which was a big hit. Karina was a wonderful waitress and took very good care of us. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Thank you Tommy and the entire staff for making our night special!“

“Hosted a party here today, service was exceptional food was delicious and a beautiful view of the river . I would highly recommend. The ravioli appetizer was amazing we also had the salmon. Steak and chicken every one enjoyed their meal !“

“June’s is easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was incredible. We started with the calamari, and it was perfectly. I had the special chicken Marsala on gnocchi, and wow…..hands down one of the best meals of my life. And then there’s June herself. She came over to our table to say hello, and you could immediately tell how much pride and passion she has for what she does. That energy flows right into the food and the entire experience. You can feel how much she cares, and it’s what makes the place so memorable. If you love Italian food, you owe it to yourself to visit. It’s that good.“

“We just moved to Califon and this is the first place we tried. Hit right on the spot! Their Spinach ravioli and Vegetable Dish Pasta is a must try! Their wine selection is amazing too! Would highly recommend trying the place and will definitely visit again and again! Bonus: they have gluten-free capellini tasted just like pasta without an aftertaste!“

“will eat there again!!!!!“

“Always great food and excellent service highly recommended! Never a bad meal love the sweet and sour calamari !!!“

“bensi is my favorite restaurant. the staff is always welcoming and the food is absolutely amazing“

“The Best around , will recommend to everyone. Authentic Italian , soups, meals the best. Pete Szwandrak“

“Everything is so GOOD! I'll be back!“

“Really good. Pleasant outdoor seating. Loved the pretzel knots. Good beer, sweet potato fries for most part were good. Would have enjoyed a dipping sauce for fries and for my prime rib sliders drummies were good but could have used a sauce“

“Was there for the first time last night, what a wonderful experience! The service was great, Franchesca was very friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious. One of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. If you are looking for great food and service, definitely visit this place!“

“Food was amazing … Fast and delicious“

“Benito's is on my list a favs. I have never had a bad meal and the service is always great!“

“excellent and quick service, Delicious food and a great atmosphere !! The owner is very nice and attentive to every customer making sure they are having a good time while eating the delicious food.“

“We stopped in Clinton, NJ overnight on our way to New York City, and decided to give Dora restaurant a try, based on their good reviews. We all loved our meals! Both the mushroom ravioli and Dora ravioli were delicious, and the Chicken Parmigiana was a good portion and nicely seasoned. The special chocolate soufflé dessert was served hot and worth the published 15 minute wait time to prepare. There was a limited wine menu featuring local wineries, so we were not sure what to expect. The bottle of red wine we ordered was dry and very good! The restaurant is situated in the quaint downtown district, and well worth the visit!“

“Best tacos in flemington!!!“

“All .. salad pizza is my favorite“

“Angelo’s never disappoints food fresh & yummy.“

“Best food ever I loved it“

“went to Marinelli's for the first time on 2/14. the meals were excellent! Brucsetta appetizer so tasty, enough for 4 people! service excellent and friendly! prices very fair for nice quality meals. we will.be back soon!“

“Delicious food and friendly folks!“

“Couldn't take a picture because my family made the pizza evaporate as they inhaled it too quickly. ? We happened upon this place probably not the way most people do. We were just walking around Clinton (which we love, but it's nearly an hour from where we live), found an alley which turned out to be some apartment complex parking lot. Saw a "Pizza" flag on the other side of the fence. Walked around the fence, essentially coming in the back door, just following our noses, because it smelled so good we were getting hungry trying to figure out what this place was. And sure enough, ordered just one pie, just for a taste, and what a taste it was! I think Portnoy would give this place a very high score. I usually focus on the sauce first, which is astounding, but the crust! Oh my! I could not get over the crust on this pie (Marguerita). The sauce was delicate, cheese (fresh mozz) and fresh basil were perfectly balanced. Not even a tiny part of any slice was without robust flavor.
Pricey if you've never experienced Napolitano pizza before (I compared it to pizza from Milano or Pisa as well), but exactly what you'd expect in Italy! This is not Americanized pizza. Repeat. This is genuine Italy pizza here! Delicioso! Buon appetito!

Kid-friendliness: Lots of outdoor eating makes it easy to keep the kids happy.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp.“

“Thanks so much for the yummy, crispy pizza. The best in town❤️“

“Gio's came with recommendations, used them to cater my Mom's 85th birthday party. Everything was ready on time and the food was delicious!!!! I will be using in the future for sure! Thank you ..Mom loved it and was so happy and surprised!“

“Good food. great service.“

“Fantastic couple who owns and operates the restaurant. Love the base red sauce flavor, warning though that it’s on the sweeter side.

Great pizza. Wife loves the penne vodka.

They also make Italian desserts for the holidays for takeout sale.“

“Rose and Joe run a top notch bakery. All of their stuff is fresh and delicious. If you want bread get there early though! It sells out quick! ❤️“

“best food in Chester hands down! I recommend this place to everybody“

“Very good place to grab a lunch or dinner! The owner works very fast, he was very professional and also the price was good. The food was delicious. Perfectly cooked. I live around the area and it's a perfect spot for a pickup and go meal on a small main street! They do have a tables for sitting inside of the place “

“Not only is the food delicious but the people are wonderful! They always remember our name and make our kids feel so special. If I could give it 10 stars I would, can’t possibly recommend this place enough!“

“Amazing food always!! I wish I could remember the name of the server but I had him today around 1pm. He did an amazing job! He was very kind to my mom and I. He also made sure to check on us! That means a lot because I was having a rough day and having good service help make it better!“

“Union county in the house! The best pizza in the area here in warren county .Compares to none other. Tried them all in the 20 years since we moved here. We Always ask for thin crust and it never disappoints. Mangia mangia!“

“Food is excellent, and portions are good size! Took half of my lunch home with me ! Very reasonable priced ! Nice clean place to sit n eat there too !“

“It’s a gem. If you haven’t been there, please visit.“

“Love their food one problem they always deliver to my house on a Sunday I called up ordering for delivery the guy told me that they don’t deliver to my area Told him your boss told me you do he asked his boss he then said oh well we’re backed up so why don’t you order from the Hillsboro one the Hillsboro one is further away from me then Flemington location I will give them another shot because I like their food but I’m making it clear I’m unhappy with their staff and the way I was treated when all I wanted was a pizza Sunday night“

“While your food is delicious, your customer service need work. Some of the younger kids rush you off the phone and when you pick up your food its even worse. no thank you, no nothing. just sign here and they walk away. almost short of bring rude“

“everything! they are the best around❤“

“I never give five stars for anything, as five star would be perfection. Guess what, this is the best Italian food I have had outside of Italy. Produce is obviously fresh and high standard. I'm a bit of a foodie, and I've eaten in some expensive restaurants that don't have food as good as this. I won't go anywhere else.“

“Very good Pizza and very friendly staff. We went as a group and they took care of us with no problem. When I am in the area again, this will be where I go to eat...“

“Don't forget your wings and pizza's for the SUPER BOWL“

“Really great slice. I started visiting Chester 25 years ago as a young kid. The thinner than average crust at Bella's stood out to me even then, but still feels true to NJ Style pizza which I strictly classify and golden brown and crispy crust/bottom which achieves those wonderful golden brown micro bubbles. I'm normally skeptical of pizza joints which use a mesh tray to cook, however this place is quite the exception. The mesh tray might be their secret to that really awesome bake on their crust.“

“We were in the area for a Rutgers football game. We had 35 for dinner and went with a party package menu! Everything was great from start to finish! The staff was amazing and the food delicious! Will definitely be back! Thank you Chimney Rock Inn!“