50 Best Italian Restaurants near Little Silver

“We have been getting food from here for years and it never disappoints. From the friendly delivery (our dog invites Bob in every time for pets) to the amazing pizza—you can’t beat it! Last weekend our son graduated college and we used Slices of Hope to cater our family party. Three of us, myself included, have to be gluten free which always makes getting catered food a challenge. I’ve always loved the gluten free penne with vodka here, so I went in and met with Eddie figuring I’d just get the three us the pasta and everyone else could enjoy the rest. I was so surprised when Eddie told us that he could make us everything I ordered for the rest of the party gluten free and would even keep it separate to avoid cross contamination! My mom (who has celiac) hadn’t had eggplant rollatini in 10 years and said it was the best ever! We had food for the entire weekend and I can’t thank you enough ❤️ Katy Kokolus“

“What a phenonomal restaurant! It's truly a hidden gem. Johhny is an amazing waiter and the food was nothing short of impeccable. If your a true foodie and want a culinary experience, you MUST dine here! You won't be disappointed!“

“Had a Stromboli that was great ! Great service & the staff was great ! Looking forward to going to there new place in eatontown next to earth treasures !“

“Incredibly delicious pizza. I’ve tried many around here over the years. Your pizza is by far the best. Crispy pepperoni, flavorful cheese and sauce. 10/10! That chicken parm pizza 🤤 wow. The appetizers weren’t always great but the pizza is sooooooooo good.“

“Delicious!! The pizza was warm and cheese was spectacular! One of the best pizza places I’ve ever been to. I ordered just a regular plain pie. It was so flavorful and textured.I love their selection of sodas. I love the variety of them. Not just do the have coke a cola, but they also have cherry coke! I personally love cherry coke and can never find it anywhere. My soda was fresh and I could tell it was brand new.When I walked up to the counter, I was immediately greeted by a very nice young man. It was a cold Thursday afternoon and he was very nice for have been working the whole day. He asked me what I wanted politely, and overall it came to my table quickly. The service was great! I was actually surprised! Every pizza place I’ve ever been to has had bad service not Gianni’s!Thank you so much for the lovely experience!“

“Super delicious Italian cuisine, excellent dessert menu, super ambiance, free parking and to top it all off; you can stroll the boardwalk to enjoy the cool sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“The best authentic Italian Food and deserts you ever have, taste and enjoy“

“This restaurant has amazing food and the waiters are very kind“

“Great staff and delicious food!“

“Fun atmosphere, delicious food. Our waitress Staci was great! We will be back.“

“The Frankie Bruno was one of the most delicious sandwiches I’ve ever tried in my life, as well as the Dean Martin! This place knows focaccia, and as someone who eats a lot of sandwiches, I can say this place completely blew me away!

You cannot go wrong with anything, that even have a dessert and hot bar! Wow, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.“

“Amazing food amazing service“

“We've been to Flavia's several times and have always enjoyed our experience. The service is fast and attentive and has it has a super cute modern Italian interior. We always try something new each time we go and haven't been disappointed yet. This time, we had the carbonara spaghetti and pesto fettuccine and it was perfectly al dente and delicious! I can't wait to come back to try the amaretto cheesecake!“

“Absolutely love this place! Our waiter was amazing and very knowledgeable on everything on the menu. Yes EVERYTHING!! I personally don’t like beets but everyone I was with said they were to die for. Meatballs were amazing. The tomato sauce was so yummy. Mushrooms I would label as vegetarian steak. Beautifully charred. The sausage and peppers pasta dish is my favorite thing on the menu. I love everything about it. Pasta is always perfectly cooked. I can’t say enough good things about this place!“

“food was amazing and. the staff was great“

“The best restaurant by far! Between the food and the service.. a 10!!“

“This was an absolute gem of a find. Every bite was Devine. Service spectacular. We ordered the rice balls, filet and scallops. My husband is an incredible cook and we usually are disappointed going out to eat, this place sets the bar high. Delicious.“

“Good food…great happy hour menu!“

“The food was so so delicious highly recommended. You will not be disappointed the people there were very friendly. I will definitely return.“

“I hosted a family event at Via Sposito. Everyone was very pleased with our server, Jessica and the dining experience. The food was amazing and plentiful. We have dined there a few times prior to this and were always pleased with food. At our event everything was family style and there was a variety of food. The pizza and zeppoles were also great. They worked within our budget and offered a lot of choices.“

“Great food amazing service and wonderful warm hospitality“

“The chef knows flavor! I had a personal, white pizza with broccoli which had a wonderful hint of garlic!

I can often tell if a new place will offer good food as the yummy aroma was met when I walked in!

I'll return for sure!!
Oh, I was charged for side pasta sauce which was left out. ??‍♀️
I would've liked to taste that!“

“This is the spot if you need catering for parties. All the food (chicken francese, chicken Parm, meatballs, sausage n peppers, roasted potatoes) was amazing!! Thank you!!!“

“Great food and nice place to be“

“My favorite! Love their mushroom pizza! Always fresh! They use quality ingredients !“

“We loved our dinner at Pasta Volo! You can’t beat the quality of food and speed in which they prepped it. Super friendly staff took time to explain everything on our first visit- big thumbs up from The Fantastic 4!“

“OMG, what a hidden gem in Ocean County. Christina is the best and the food was absolutely amazing. We will be back!“

“Always accommodating! Very close to work and convenient.“

“Stopped by the newly opened Gigi’s in Long Branch on my way to the beach. First off, loved that they have a parking lot which didn’t stress me about finding a spot cause I was going to have that adventure when I headed to the beach. I ordered the grandma’s pie and garlic knots! The grandma’s pie had pesto on it and I am a s***** for pesto!! Love the crust style being crispy. Hands down the best garlic knots I ever had! Don’t sleep on this place. It’s 3 blocks from the beach, easy parking and they deliver. I look forward to some pasta dishes on my next visit! Other key likes of mine was the aesthetic, it’s beautiful Inside but decorated to make you feel outside. I was very impressed with the kid friendly atmosphere of the chalkboard wall, beanbag seats and they even have juice boxes on hand for the kiddos. They also accommodate our tweens and teens with a pizza wing mural for their insta! They really thought of everything. The whole staff were so accommodating and genuine. Thank you Tommy and Faye for a great experience.“

“The absolute best pizza in NJ. Maybe anywhere! Cooked to perfection. Cozy restaurant and very friendly staff.“

“Amazing food with wonderful service“

“I love their pizza. Great crust and toppings (sauce and peppers) Their White Pie is good. I got mine with Broccoli. The Broccoli pieces were big which I had no problem but if you prefer smaller maybe ask them to cut them smaller.I also got their Fried calamari, which I did not like too much because it was mix with Fried Octopus, I wish it had all ring Calamari .“

“Always a 5 star experience“

“A great local BYOB restaurant! Service was great and food is excellent! Give it a try!“

“Delicious food and friendly service!“

“We just had my daughter’s bridal shower there and everything was perfect. We chose the lunch buffet and the food was delicious. There was so much included and it was priced very reasonably. The room upstairs was very spacious for our group of 40 people. It was nice to have our own bathroom and bar. The servers were friendly and attentive and also very helpful. Thank you for making the day run so smoothly. It was perfect!!“

“Wonderful evening, food was amazing,service was excellent“

“My mother and law happen to come across this family owned establishment when we came into town for a doctors appointment. The food was AMAZING. We literally ate every piece of the delectable meal that was cooked for us. Our waitress was a family member who was the kindest person. If we are ever in town again we will definitely be stopping in!“

“Kudos to the entire team at Buona Sera! Tony’s surprise 70th was over the top with great food and fabulous service! The attention to detail that was given was impeccable! From Michael to Nicole and the entire wait staff…a big THANKYOU! Chris and Danielle should be proud to have you all as part of their great team!“

“Great addition to the Jersey Shore area. Same quality Italian cuisine as the Legendary Gargiulos in Coney Island.“

“Great sandwich shop and good service. This team generally gets busy between 12:30 - 2 pm so if you’re in a rush, order earlier or wait later in the afternoon. I’ve never had any issues with my order or picking it up, and my sandwiches have always been made correctly. They use fresh produce and meats and you can tell. I recommend coming here.“

“They charge you on soda refills which was $3.50 a pop. It should be noted they charge for refills. I didn't see any notation on the menu. I may have missed it, but next time I'll order only one. It is BYOB place. I wonder if I can bring a soda??“

“Undici Taverna rustica is literally AMAZING. It expresses the passion and the food&wine knowledge of Vic. it has been unbelievable have a dinner there, 16 hrs of flying to enjoy one of the best pizza I have ever had, even better than a lot of pizza in Italy.“

“Amazing food, great portions and quality for price, friendly and personal able staff, quick service, clean and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend. Definitely make reservations“

“We recently have had Pastosa and Uncle Giuseppe’s open in our area and they are excellent but Nino Jr will always be my favorite. The employees are friendly and will go above and beyond to make me what I’m looking for, even if it is not in the case. Just a wonderful local business.“

“What a find! This local Pizzeria is a gem. The quaint personalized interior is a combination of the owner's personality as well as a throwback to the 1950's when it first opened. The food is outstanding - Garlic bread - to die for!!! Verde Pie was unique and flavorful; and the naked meatballs taste like home. Our servers were attentive and friendly. Meeting the owner Christopher was the icing on the cake. He is a delightful young man that is bringing his own unique twist to the menu without sacrificing the status quo. I highly recommend and will be back soon..... Bravo“

“Food was good, service was great (Alex) . They charge you if you use your credit card and in my case my debit card. My biggest complaint is that the oysters were the size of my thumb nail, so skip the oysters.“

“Had a wonderful birthday celebration 9/11 at Nettie’s! Sat at the bar, service was impeccable, the roasted cauliflower delish, chicken parm and cavatelli special were off the hook and amazing. Cannot thank the staff enough, their attentiveness and personal touches made the night!!!! Oh the Pinot Grigio was spectacular!“

“The food and the service was excellent very reasonably priced and a very nice atmosphere“