50 Best Italian Restaurants near New Brunswick

“Drove from Cleveland to a meeting in NYC, specifically had a layover in New Brunswick, just to have dinner. This was my second trip for dinner in two months and it exceeded all expecations, the hoilday decor transformed the second floor. The service (Regan) was on point, pleasant and efficient with out being over bearing. The meal was the single greatest pasta dish I have had in the U.S. (wild boar ravioli) Already making plans to return, if you are with in a days drive, you really have no excuse not to enjoy a meal with them.“

“Food was decent. We got the burrata pizza, it wasn’t hot, tasted like it was sitting for a while, but the flavor was actually good so we didn’t say anything. The service was very slow and it was a non crowded weekday. We had to ask for bread that was supposed to come with meal, and had to ask for refills of water. The limoncello at the end tasted like watered down lemonade. It’s just an okay spot. Skip the fig salad. The chicken parm and eggplant rollonti were good. Heavy pour on the wine which was nice!!“

“This place has very great food,
I come here regularly and like to get oxtail- always seasoned to perfection, rice and peas taste good as well.

Only thing: pls stop reducing the portions of the oxtails, sometimes I get mostly bones.“

“7 Tower Covid-19. evening shift were truly happy and bless with a hot meal. Thank you!“

“The best tacos!! Keep it up always and you will never lack customers!! The delicious tacos al pastor and enchilada not to mention with their fresh and finely chopped onion their fresh cilantro the super fresh cucumbers, radishes, lemons that's how it should be! Just a little less fat but they are “

“Todo es muy rico todo lo que se hace hay“

“Great place to have delicious food at good prices . The waitstaff was sooo friendly“

“everything was amazing!!! we will be back“

“Had an early dinner on New Years Eve at Luca's . My first time there. Definitely have an excellent chef in the kitchen. I'll go back again .“

“Fabulous food, atmosphere and service!“

“Moved to the neighbourhood a couple of weeks back and were looking for a nice place to eat... we found Girasole within walking distance and it exceeded our expectations. The staff were attentive yet not overebearing and the food was delicious. Pointing out that I do cook... and well... so it is nice to find a place that I can enjoy without thinking "I could have made this better at home". Definitely be coming back and soon!“

“I’m not one to leave reviews, but Ferraro 1061 deserves five stars! I threw a surprise 50th birthday party for my spouse, and the owner, Mike, was so helpful. He sat down with me and curated a menu that leaned heavier on the vegetarian side. His employees who brought the food were friendly and set everything up for me. Lastly, the food was fantastic and all the rave. People are still talking about it who came! Thank you!“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“The food and ambiance are always on point, and the people are welcoming like family.“

“Food and service is great! Nice atmosphere and plenty of parking.“

“Their food and service were superb. My husband and I had this restaurant recommended by close friend and we were so glad for that recommendation! We went here for our first year anniversary and it exceeded our expectations. The seafood was fresh and the pasta was so flavorful. The desserts were also so delicious! Their carrot cake was amazing! Every recommendation our waiter Jose made was on point. Aside from the food, we had such a fantastic waiter who clearly enjoyed his job and did it well. My husband is from Northern NJ where they are known for Italian food, so if he was impressed than I knew it was a great pick for us. We will for sure be back!“

“This spot is a hidden gem. I’ve been living in the area for about 15 years now and just randomly tried this place one day, and let me just say it not only exceeded my expectations but blew them out of the park. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is nothing short of simply the best. I would highkey recommend trying their freshly house made pizzas, they’re finger licking good as well as their pastas which are chefs kisses. I’m genuinely amazed at how not many people know about this restaurant. The owner is the sweetest woman I’ve ever met, we talked for 15 minutes just about her business it was 2 minutes before they closed and she offered me all of the left over pizza they hadn’t sold that day FOR FREE. I’ve found my new favorite go to Italian spot.“

“Nunzio’s is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was impeccable—warm, inviting, and full of charm. The customer service was in a league of its own; “amazing” doesn’t even begin to cover it. The staff was incredibly attentive, and their genuine kindness made me feel so welcome.

The owner himself, is the heart and soul of this place. He’s so humble, down-to-earth, and clearly pours love into every dish he prepares. You can truly taste the passion and care in the food—it was absolutely fantastic. Every bite left me wanting more, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

The prices are unbelievably reasonable for the quality of the food and the experience. Every dish I tried was worth every single penny, and I can only imagine the rest of the menu is just as outstanding.

This was the most amazing experience I’ve had in a long time, and I can’t recommend Nunzio’s enough to anyone in the area. Do yourself a favor and make this your next stop—you won’t regret it!“

“locale molto bello ed elegante. cucina ottima. straconsigliato!“

“The food and service are always top notch! Wether you order a healthy salad, fresh sushi, American classics or any other item on the extensive & creative menu, Bistro 1051 will not disappoint. The service is always impeccable. The whole staff and the owner, Michael, are warm, friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy. I highly recommend for date night, lunch with friends and large events. This is one of my go-to restaurants in the Clark area. I’ve been a fan for well over 10 years!“

“The Mussels were excellent and the service was superb!! I’ll be coming back!!!😊“

“Excellent food, the owner and staff are extremely friendly! Dusal's is my favorite Italian restaurant!“

“Best food I've ever eaten. The atmosphere is wonderful.“

“my review is for the amazing pepperoni slice I just grabbed for lunch. it had a crispy, thin crust with no flop. the sauce was a nice balance of sweet and tangy. the cheese was not excessive, and the pepperoni wasn’t too greasy. I added pepper flakes and oregano because that’s how I like my pizza, but it would be perfectly delicious without it.“

“La Cucina is absolutely delicious. Always fresh and VERY consistent. I have never ordered something that wasn’t superb! They have the best halibut over risotto I have ever had. If you have never dine here before then you are certainly missing out. Cucina is our go to! Best food in town by a long shot 🙌🏼“

“Loved it! The staff greeted us very nicely. Their food was amazing, and the dessert was delicious. Definitely will recommend people to come, and we will visit again!“

“Best sandwich I have ever had thank you so much Tony made me the best most fresh sandwich I felt like my chicken Napoli sandwich with prosciutto came straight out of Italy I will continue to come everyday thanks to his craft in sandwich making . NUMBER 1 sandwich“

“I recommend this place, food is good. nice environment.“

“Honestly we all love this restaurant. Family style dining for a larger group is the best. The food is very good. Can’t wait to return!“

“Brought my girls soccer team in this afternoon to celebrate our 1st place soccer season. Great service, pizza was good and John was very helpful.“

“Delicious Lunch Break at Leone's Trattoria ? North Brunswick, NJ. @leonestrattoria I got the Mozzarella in Carroza, House Salad, and Pan Seared Salmon served with a white wine, lemon, and Thyme sauce over Florentine Risotto. Everything was perfect! Not crowded on a week day for lunch,very close by and convenient for me.“

“amazing service food honestly like top notch italian restaurant and its a pizzeria. would rather eat here then 5 star restaurant. food never disappoints“

“Romano Sub. Aside from the fact they don't call it a grinder, it is elite. I got it toasted, lettuce, tomato, mayo, olives, jalapenos, and a splash of oil and vinegar... it is incredible. I even ordered it on door dash, thing was rolling around on the floor of some college kids Honda Civic. It still crushed! Give these guys your business.“

“Great food, price and service !!“

“It’s a beautiful restaurant. Extremely affordable and the food was outstanding!!“

“Ordered an eggplant rollatini app and my companion had liguini with clams. Both dishes were delicious. The eggplant app was more than enough for lunch with warm bread and a glass of chianti. The linguini included a salad and there was enough to take home leftover. Both were classic dishes, executed beautifully, hitting all the right notes. the marinara was perfect! Service was friendly and attentive, great ambience in what was formerly a train station. Recommend!“

“Love this place! Fast delivery always, and everything is delicious!“

“Great food and great staff“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great food & service tonight celebrating a 50th birthday ! Family style hot & cold antipasto was delicious as well as everything else ! Thank you !“

“I’ve been told by many friends to try this place, finally had the opportunity to do so it is definitely one of the Jewels of downtown Metuchen The service is great. Nothing about this place is less than 5 star.“

“Dietary restrictions: I placed my orders and told them I am on a low salt restricted diet. They were very understanding and they made sure it was written on the order sheet. Excellent service

Parking: Plenty of spaces to park. Handicap parking spots are in the front by the entrance. I counted 5 spots.“

“The owner and family are so wonderful. pizza is good.... everything that I've ordered so far has been very good“

“Usually pick up pizza to go never disappointed in the quality and service.“

“love the place, love the people. George is always awesome and the food is excellent and modestly priced. all my guests always love it.“

“Note: I only review places where I had a 5 star experience
This place makes insanely good sandwiches. Everything I have had there is great but my go to is the hot Italian sub. This spot provides great value for your dollar. Super high quality sandwiches/subs which one could feed a small family with.“

“Food is always good, people are friendly the only problem I had is outside of this. Today when I paid I used my debit card instead of paying cash like I have every other time this was around 12:15pm today. The employee made a big deal about it being a NASA Card (my mom worked at Nasa & I have had an account there since 10th grade) By 1:30pm someone had attempted to use my card for a $1,339 AT&T purchase that was declined three times then used some Delta D account to charge $799.60 and unfortunately the second attempt work. I just came from the location and and all I had was smoke blown up my but. Either an employee or patron did something and they have a camera inside the store but was told the owner has the key. If the owner would just let me know when he will be there I will show up and we can handle this like gentlemen. I have been going to this place for over 5 years and work near by. For the record the card has been cancelled and NASA is tracking where charges are being attempted from. Paul“

“Ordered one large pizza half pepperoni and half chicken and paid $27 that’s ludicrous! Definitely not ordering from there again. Pizza was average at best! Gotta do better Bonettis!!“

“This is the best pizza in Warren !!! I been in Warren about a year now and couldn’t find good pizza in the city until I found this place and now Ive been going every week since !! If you looking for REAL ITALIAN PIZZA, this is the place. DONT hesitate! They have different choices/toppings everyday at a reasonable price and their menu is HUGE ! They make more than just pizza. But don’t forget to ask for extra cheese lmao ?“

“This place is an absolute gem!! Food and service were absolutely outstanding we used to go to Jersey City to get food like this and it's better here I can't believe I didn't try this place earlier it's right down the street from us but I always thought it was catering only but it's not it's a regular restaurant with a bar area and everyone is so nice they have an outside tables area the parpadel was top notch I may never go anywhere else ever again!!!“

“Excellent food! Friendly staff and prompt service“