50 Best Italian Restaurants near Middletown

“Amazing food with wonderful service“

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

“Amazing food will go back“

“Best pizza and service!!! Amazing wings, salad, everything!!!“

“I order half trays of food every week because I do not have time to cook. Everything I have ordered has been great. The food has been fresh, delicious and generous portions. This was not my first choice because it is a little out of the way for me, but definitely worth the trip. They have earned my loyal business.“

“Absolutely LOVE this place! Been going since I was a student at brookdale and now that I live in Lincroft I order here at least once a week. The entire staff is so nice. If you like good pizza and a family atmosphere, this is a great spot for you!“

“Ordered 2 large trays of Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Francese last week for my husband’s birthday party. Both trays were plentiful and delicious. Leftovers were frozen in individual packs that we enjoyed all week. Delivery was free Par excellence for Naples in Belford“

“The food is always amazing at Pizza & Pasta Factory, and we order all of the time- especially their wings! Thank you to an exceptional owner George, who patiently sat down with me to plan out my event. When other establishments declined my idea, George was so accommodating to accept! Not only is the food amazing the ownership is top notch! - Jamie Clemente (New Monmouth Elementary School teacher)“

“I stop in regularly for a couple of slices to get my fix. There are some people that make this place great beyond the food. And their names are Juan and Lars. I look forward to seeing them as much as I look forward to the great pizza. Love me some Pasquale's“

“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.“

“We had an absolutely amazing night with great food, live entertainment and the most beautiful atmosphere!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Amazing food amazing service“

“We came with 6 kids (ages 2-7) and my GAWD was the staff patient! Despite the chaos we brought, the waiter/server still answered ALL of our questions and didn't skip a beat on details. And the food...Oh My Gawd, delicious is an understatement! I can't wait to return without children to actually get to eat my food at a slower pace. Do not walk here, RUN!“

“Giuliano’s Restaurant is a place where the food is absolutely fantastic. I’ve never ordered something that I didn’t love. The staff are all wonderful. From the first time you walk-in the doors they make you feel like you’re part of their family. I highly highly recommend this restaurant.“

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

“Always the best food and service ! Four of us dined - veal ragout, shrimp dish, baby clams w pasta. Two dozen delicious clams on percatelli pasta. Amazing veal ragu and shrimp dishes. Calamari and artichoke appetizers so tasty and fresh. Must try the gelato if you have room to spare !“

“Great food amazing service and wonderful warm hospitality“

“Regularly a Brooklyn customer and tonight stopped in the NJ location. I really enjoyed the food as usual. Julia was a great server and would definitely go back when in the area. Rob“

“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“

“Good food…great happy hour menu!“

“Two night's ago after my daughter, Lucianna, got out of her band practice for the Marlboro High School performance, Chicago, we stopped in to ask Renzo Kolenovic, if he had any pizza that Lucianna could provide to her classmates as part of a school assignment for the next day. Renzo asked, "When is your class?" Lucianna told him that it would start at 2 pm. Renzo said that he would make fresh pies and deliver them to the school. He did just that!!! Lucianna said that ALL of the students were able to enjoy this delightful, delicious treat that Renzo himself delivered to my daughter at Marlboro High School! Renzo Kolenovic is an upstanding citizen who puts our community, and especially our children above all else. If you haven't given his restaurant a try lately, you should really check out the new look!!! Very chic & appealing! Please let him know when you go that I recommended you give his place a try. :) (An extra special thank you to his wife, Azra Kolenovic, who made sure that the pies were made and delivered promptly, too!!!)“

“Absolutely delicious. The staff were incredibly kind and caring. So glad we made the trip. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time.“

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

“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 food and service was second to none. The staff very attentive not over bering. A comfy cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is BYOB this is a plus. The portions are perfect size. I can't find enough good to post.“

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

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

“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.“

“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 .“

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

“The food was absolutely delicious. I definitely will be back.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Without a doubt one of the Best Restaurants I've ever been to. The food & service was incredible. Highly recommended“

“Great food and nice place to be“

“Went to Osfizio last weekend and it was great! The food was so good, the waiter, and all the staff were so nice and polite. There were food options for everyone. Willie was our waiter and he went above and beyond for our table. Will definitely be returning! 10/10“

“Thank you to Rob and staff. Everything was great last night.“

“Requested the following:Whole Sub. Hot Soppressata, Ham Capicola Provolone, Fresh Mutz. Hot Peppers, Oil and Balsamic.Best Sandwich I've ever had and this is after going to a few Sandwich Shops in NJ which were rated #1 in the state. Epic. Simply Epic.Get in your car and grab a sandwich from here and be prepared for a nap after.“

“I only ate here 2x, I now live in Florida. the food,service, everything fantastic“

“I am so sad I have missed out on 20 years of living here and not enjoying this amazing food. I have tried 3 wraps now and have been blown away by every single one. My family has tried an array of sandwiches and we have not been disappointed. With the love that is put into each dish, I don’t think we ever will be. Best place to get Italian food in the area by far!! Everyone in there is also so nice and the food is ready pretty quick.“

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

“Best restaurant in nj hands down“

“Absolutely love this place. The people are so friendly. I have never had a bad pizza or dish. The sauce is out of this world. Please try them out!!! They clearly care and enjoy what they do, and you can taste it in every bite. Chefs kiss!!!“