50 Best Italian Restaurants near Maple Shade

“Love the Spiedino de mare, I get all scallops. Thanks Carrabbas for the birthday tiramisu....yummm“

“SAL and JOES is the best homemade Italian eats outside of South Philadelphia. Large portions, great service, homemade soups and entrees. 5 STARS!!“

“Just had Montegrillo cater my client event. Everyone raved about how good the food was, especially the eggplant parm. Would highly recommend.“

“Very pleased and impressed with the decor, service and friendliness on our first visit. I judge a restaurant's food by the quality of their fresh salads, if not clean, then I go no further. The salad was clean, fresh, crisp but a bit overly salted, for me. We devoured the Margherita pizza which was SUPERB! Crispy, chewy good flavored crust, the red sauce was excellent, could use a bit of evoo drizzle and a few more slices mozzarella, for my tastes. Can't wait to return for their pasta and dessert offerings.“

“Great customer service Great people and Great Food😊😋🍕“

“Our go to pizza spot for years..the best pizza..“

“soup and cheese hoagie was great“

“Love the shredded sausage on pizza ,,,,wings are really good Nice people good food“

“This was one of our most memorable dinners of 2025 so far — everything we ordered was delicious.

We started with the marinated tomatoes with stracciatella and the focaccia, then had the Thai basil tagliatelle with crab and the breaded pork chop as mains, and finished with the corn brûlée and blueberry pâte à choux for dessert.

The marinated tomatoes with the focaccia were an excellent pairing, and the tagliatelle was a surprisingly delightful fusion — spicy, flavorful, and very well balanced. The pork chop was excellent too: juicy and flavorful, though slightly undercooked near the bone. The corn brûlée was fantastic, while the pâte à choux was the only dish that didn’t quite hit the mark.

Overall, the food was outstanding and the space was very cozy. Our only wish was for slightly better ventilation in the restaurant, but otherwise, it was an amazing dining experience.“

“Bravo! Dinner was delicious. This place is a gem.“

“We held an 80th birthday party at Verona. The service was top notch and owners beyond accommodating. The guests said they want to come back! The clams casino is my favorite. The outdoor seating is great.“

“This place was a true dining experience! The staff to the chefs was truly amazing. I recommend the tasting menu, it allows you to understand the authenticity and story of Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar through their food. My boyfriend and I enjoyed ourselves so much we plan to take our moms to experience the same enjoyment we did. Can’t wait to be back“

“My family had dinner at Albertinos today for my mom and husbands birthday. Because there was 9 of us they require a fix price meal for each person. This price includes an app, main, and dessert - anything on the menu. The service here is outstanding. The food is better than anywhere else in town, and for me- the best Italian I have ever had. Dinner for 9 of us took about three hours. To me, this is amazing. There was no rush. They made sure everything was perfect. We were able to relax and enjoy our time. We have been there two other times and have had the same waitress. The daughter of the owner (Jsut another plus). She is bubbly and kind and makes sure everyone has a great time. Thank you for a great evening.“

“Café Carmela is one of those places that just gets it right. From the moment we walked in, it felt comfortable and welcoming, the kind of spot where you can relax and actually enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.

Everything we ordered was so good. The meatballs were amazing — tender, flavorful, and clearly homemade. And the sauce!!! Soooo good!! The eggplant parmigiano was comforting in the best way, perfectly cooked and full of flavor without being heavy. And the Don Cheech cheesesteak was honestly outstanding. Packed with flavor, cooked just right, and easily one of the best cheesesteaks we’ve had in a long time.

And of course, every place must have fries and they do. Crunchy, hot, and exactly what you want alongside a great sandwich.

What really stood out, though, was how kind and helpful the staff was. Everyone was friendly, patient and made great recommendations, and made the whole experience feel easy and relaxed.

The atmosphere is cozy and laid-back, making it a great place to enjoy a casual meal, or just sit and enjoy really good food. Nothing feels overdone or pretentious — it’s simply a place that serves great food and treats people well. Oh and we live the decor and interesting signs. Feels like a throw back to a different time.

Café Carmela is definitely a spot we’ll keep coming back to. It’s the kind of place you’re happy to have in your neighborhood and excited to recommend to others. Definitely worth it. Check them out!“

“Fantastic dining experience our server Sean Martin was amazing.“

“Lovely atmosphere, very good food and our Waiter Nick was wonderful!“

“Great take-out family style menu that changes with the seasons. Delicious, quality Italian food for a great value.“

“Excellent food & service , been here many times, Love it ❤️👍“

“Highly recommend this local Fishtown family owned establishment. The grocery selection is fabulously curated and don’t get me started on the hoagies 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤. Love to love this place. All the vibes. ♥️✌️“

“Awesome Place to host your Family and Friends. Management goes above and beyond. A perfect support when entertaining Veterans as well. We were treated Royally on November 10. Thank you Mario, Liza and Staff. Happy Thanksgiving“

“We had our son’s rehearsal dinner here, everything was great . We Had Taylor , who did everything, she was by herself, due to someone calling out . She severed over 30 people from Appetizers to dessert all with a smile . She helped set everything up and was amazing . Great food and atmosphere! A super special shout out to Taylor , she’s an absolute ROCKSTAR!“

“Hidden gem, such a cute place and very clean. Food was amazing everything from the calamari to the cappuccino. Waiter was really nice and attentive. Definitely going back“

“Excellent Bolognese and Tiramisu!“

“Amazing food and service. Top notch“

“It was a new place, so we decided to give it a try. The staff was friendly and sandwiches were so good. I got The Guido and tried a bite of my mom's Nonna's Special. The fact the ingredients are fresh certainly helps. I'll definitely order from here again. I dug their vanilla cream soda as well.“

“always have a good meal here. we even do take outs for sandwiches and pizza and never had a issue.“

“I had a delicious lunch meal with my family. The bread was a great start to the meal. All of the dishes were delicious and so was the dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant!“

“I’ve gotten several different kinds of pizza here, along with Fries and salad, and everything has been very good. The staff are very friendly and the food was always hot when I picked it up. Never ate at the restaurant, but I wouldn’t hesitate to do so.“

“Ambiance and service was great. Very friendly host that shared her favorite dishes. Dining room was cozy and inviting. Friendly service and great, made-in-house desserts. Entrees were pretty good. Carrot sauce was unexpectedly delicious, but didn’t love the lobster raviolis. Linguine and clams were very flavorful. Each clam was larger than a quarter but they were hard to chew. Everything else was great and partner had no complaints. They even gave us complimentary limoncello because it was our first time. I would rate them 4 1/2 stars but it’s not an option.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Nunzio’s this evening for a work gathering. Every course was excellent! I cannot wait to bring my family back. The food was fresh and delicious.“

“Took The family and a friend to dinner the day after Christmas. Incredible service, ambience and delicious food! We had ordered The Italian hoagie Rotolo, and the house made mozzarella wedges For starters. The Rotolo is a such an innovative play on the Italian hoagie, and the mozzarella wedges were incredible-sauce was delicious. The kids had a really great looking cheese pizza and I ended up having the Wildfeather Paccheri ala Vodka dish… Wow- this dish was so wonderful… Mildly spicy but super creamy and the ribbons of cupped pepperoni in it was off the charts! Highly recommend and we will def do dinner here again!“

“This past spring my family and I took a roadtrip out east and after spending a day in Philadelphia watching the Union (MLS) we ventured into NJ in search of some local Italian eateries. It was a Sunday evening and not many establishments were open however we were fortunate Vitale's Italian Bistro was the exception. Warm welcoming staff greeted us, prompt and attentive wait service, and delicious food in abundance! It was a wonderful evening and a fine way in capping off our 10 day east coast road trip!“

“Wonderful service - outstanding food (the Penne Arribratta was one of the BEST pasta dishes I’ve ever had anywhere). Friendly owners - we can’t wait to go again!“

“Giumarello’s Restaurant was delicious! The martinis were great. Appetizers: crab stack with mango salsa and avocado or saffron mussels with shrimp, Yumo! Entrees: Miso glazed sea bass or filet with stuffed lobster tail both Devine! Dessert: Chocolate heaven flourless cake and salted carmel creme brulee were heavenly 😋 Our waiter Griffin was wonderful and very knowledgeable, especially since we needed gluten free options. Highly recommend and will be going back!!“

“Great dinner and great service. I had the crab cakes and my partner had the Rib-eye special both were outstanding. Worth every cent and we can’t wait to go back!“

“My sister and I dined here for Christmas din er. It was absolutely amazing. Your restaurant is beautiful and the food was phenomenal. The wait staff were amazing. I will recommend your restaurant and will definitely be dining here again. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.“

“Excellent food, excellent service. Our favorite restaurant in Medford. The food is always fresh and delicious.“

“I ordered a Johnzarotti with extra cheese extra sausage extra green peppers Iforgotthe onions. But still excellent very tasty hats off to the Chef who has been there since I was a child in the late 70s early 80s. Back when they wr near the location of the current bank in the shopping center see picture below johns bought it from a family who used to sell burgers. Every time I have a Johnzarotti it brings me back to simpler times what a great comfort food ty for continuing to serve our community.“

“Gentlemen handed me a menu while outside in my development. figured I would give it a try. Wings and eggplant sub where outstanding! Will he back.“

“Finally decent pizza in Collingswood! After shopping on the avenue, we stopped in for lunch. Honey got a gourmet “Chicken Marco Polo” pizza and I opted for a Sports salad, loaded with fresh grilled chicken and really enough for two people. We have been to the Montegrillo’s in Pennsauken but this is closer to home with the same great menu“

“The food is always amazing. They do a great job handling larger groups too, so it is a favorite amongst our fraternity alumni club members.“

“Carollo’s little Italy is awesome everything we have ever gotten there is great. All the chicken, pasta and seafood dishes are great. We Also love the mussels in red sauce and the bruschetta was the best we ever had. The staff is so nice and friendly and do an awesome job.“

“Good food and great people“

“We order from Dominic’s all the time. This past weekend we used them to cater our Halloween party and everything was amazing as always! They have the best Sicilian 😋 They always make you feel like family too ♥️“

“Friendly atmosphere, great customer service, delicious food 🤤😋“

“Everything about my daughter’s bridal shower was perfect! The venue looked beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was excellent- so nice and friendly. Our guests were impressed with the venue and I’m sure they will recommend it to others, as will I. Thank you to Jackie and all the staff for making our experience exceptional.“

“They make their food the way you suggest it to them! I asked for my pizza well done and I love it! The pie was perfectly done right! Their chicken Caesar wrap made with wheat tortillas was fantastic too!“

“I really enjoyed myself I will be back“

“I have been to Mamma Rosa several times, so this deserving review is overdue. In a word…..FABULOUS! The decor of this BYOB is so welcoming and comfortable, with an intimate and romantic setting. The service is 2nd to none. The menu is not overwhelming, but has plenty to choose from, and then add in the daily specials and there’s something for everyone’s taste. All of the pasta varieties are AMAZING! We had two appetizers on special, a burrata with grilled peach slices and prosciutto and grilled shrimp with fava beans and asparagus with a touch of lemon. Both were to die for! For entrees we had eggplant parmigiana and from the specials, lobster ravioli with jalapeño peppers in a thickened, but not heavy blush sauce. Both were delicious, but the lobster ravioli was in another level, what a compliment the jalapeños made! We then had dessert and coffee to top off the meal. I would eat at Mamma Rosa’s daily if I could! If you haven’t been here, then you really need to go, if you have, I bet you’ve been back!“

“This is our little secret spot. The food is absolutely fantastic.“