50 Best Italian Restaurants near New Brunswick

“Tremendous Italian dining experience, get a table in the basement as it is more quiet and more private.. Pasta was delicious, the wine recommended by the waiter, a bearded friendly Spanish guy was great as was the Tirasmsu which was out of this world. Ate there twice and it was the best dining experience in New Brunswick.“

“Every year we take a trip or two to come to this restaurant from Rochester NY ! One year we brought friends of 12 people and went to make reservations and they were full ! Once I told them who we were and we come every year they went above and beyond and got us a private table in the back by the street and accommodated all of us no problem ! Everyone loved it there AND one of their waiters is from where we are in NY it was great to have conversations with him ! Can’t wait to go back again . The mixed drinks as in the mojitos are my favorite! The oil for dipping is perfect !“

“Highly recommend. Thank you to the staff for great service and great food. We will be back!“

“I am an everyday satisfied customer, after a long day of work I come here to dine in, they have the absolute freshest food materials and the cleanest place ever, they are super respectful and friendly, they have a beautiful variety of choices you can make, they make they food 100% from scratch to the toppings, best restaurant I have been in they have great prices as well the best.
They also let you pick up or they give free delivery after a certain amount, they put so much effort in their food it’s so tasty, best restaurant on French st.
Do NOT FORGET TO TRY THEIR FRESH WATER/ Aguas frescas they have variety of flavors my top 4 favorite would be Horchata, Limon y pepino, Passion fruit and Pineapple, their drinks are all fresh and made the same day they never reuse from last night, they have 100% best service & food.“

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

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

“As someone who grew up in and loves Metuchen deeply, I can officially add Terzo to one of the most memorable places of one of my favorite towns. Came here to have dinner and introduce my parents to my boyfriend’s parents, a very special occasion for us. At no point did we feel rushed throughout our experience which I appreciate a lot since we were there from 6-9pm on a Wednesday night.
The atmosphere is beautiful and perfect for any special occasion or date night. Everyone was raving about the food the entire time!
For appetizers we got the peach burrata salad, wagyu meatballs (our favorite!), and the calamari (second favorite!!). For dinner we loved the cacio de pepe and chicken parm. The crab risotto was a top contender too. Oh my, the portions are so big so be ready to take some home! For dessert we had the apple pie cannolis and coffee. Sangria was yummy but in a smaller pitcher than we normally see, so get two if you have a bigger group! I wish I took some pictures of our food but we were having too good of a time to actually think about it!
Seriously, thank you to all the staff that worked 9/2/26! All of the servers and runners were beyond sweet and thoughtful!“

“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!“

“We had an amazing meal a few weeks ago at Luca’s! We were greeted and seated and waited on promptly. We brought our own wine in which they had no problem opening for us. The food was out of this world. Their meatball appetizer is everything you’ve heard and then some. Incredible sauce, bread service, and our meals were excellent. My partner had the octopus for an appetizer and said it was incredible. Both of our meals were amazing and served timely and piping hot. I had the chicken marsala with mushroom risotto, delicious! And he had the veal saltimbocca. The service was prompt, pleasant and just perfect, and the atmosphere is lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

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

“Loved the food and friendly staff, large portions and great prices“

“I hosted my friend’s 50th birthday here last week and it was great! Mike the owner was super accommodating and made sure everything was set up when we arrived. The staff was amazing and even with the multiple checks we had with people sitting all over the place, they still got everything right!!!! The food is great with huge portions and everyone went home with leftovers. This place is a gem and we will definitely be back with more friends and family!“

“Amazing Food and service !!“

“I have been eating here for years. It’s one of the best Italian restaurants in New Jersey. I have been lucky enough to take customers to many restaurants in NY and NJ and Vincenzo’s is one of the best around. The food and service is awesome. I recommend you going there.“

“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 🙌🏼“

“Wonderful restaurant, friendly family Good food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly service“

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

“We had a 70th birthday event here tonight (40 ppl) - cannot recommend enough! From the start of the planning to the execution of the night - they were responsive, understanding, and above & beyond accommodating. The staff were so sweet and the food is 10/10. Looking forward to booking another event here in the future!“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“Great food, excellent service from Dennis Yusko in coordinating our catered party!“

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

“Stopped by with my teen son for a quick bite because he said the place was good. Nice and clean, clear menu, friendly workers, and most importantly, their sub was quite good. I had the Italian and enjoyed the meat-to-sandwich ratio. They had hot pepper relish too which is always a plus for a sub shop. They understood the assignment! Will be back again.“

“I was visiting my sister, and drove up from Florida. Her friend brought over a sandwich for me called the Not So Chicken Little. All I have to say is that it was so good, it brought a tear to my eye. Wish I knew this place existed before I moved 6 years ago. It is exactly the type of place I miss since moving south. This food made my day and my trip!!“

“Everything is the best!!! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️“

“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.“

“30 yrs of consistency ?! Cmon. Cannoli donuts. Homemade. Cheesacake cones, great. Every sandwich. Great. Shrimp diavolo, amazing.
And of course the workers and the family are top notch.
If you haven’t gone, go
If you already go , go more 😂

Thanks guys as always. See ya soon !“

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

“Food is fresh and delicious! Hats off to the Chef! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“hi everyone yes I stopped by Kings Pizza many of times they have a good service they're super clean friendly people they always ready to figure out what exactly you wanted to order very good place I completely recommend it“

“The food was absolutely superb! I had ribeye steak and the crème brûlée for dessert. The staff amazing and the owner such a wonderful delight. It was an amazing place! I give this place five stars! Thank you for the amazing dinner.“

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

“¡¡Qué delicia de lugar !! , excelente ambiente y atención.“

“Good food in a friendly atmosphere!“

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

“Stopped in prior to going to a basketball game at St Thomas Aquinas. The pizza was delicious and the owner brought out a free sampling or his penne all vodka. This will be our new go to spot for eat ins and pick ups.“

“The sub is immense with lots of meat. The bread is really good, and toppings are fresh. Fast service is a plus as well!“

“Great food and great staff“

“I love family style dinner and enjoying an evening with my other half“

“One of the best halal pizzerias in NJ! The food is amazing, especially the wings and the blackened chicken — full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I love supporting this place because it’s family owned, and you can really tell they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Great service, great atmosphere, and definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!“

“Great place! We come back to NJ from Arkansas and love getting a meal in here!“

“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“

“Food is excellent great people work here“

“I was searching online for good Italian to send to my family who were gathering for lunch before my favorite Aunt Harriets funeral. Trying to do this as a surprise for my family, I was calling from Colorado not knowing true reputations. I not only found good Italian, I found fantastic and authentic! Sal's genuine care for my phone order was beyond words. I ordered trays of eggplant rollatini, chicken parmesan, lasagna, fresh vegetables and garlic knots which was fresh, hot and delivered on time. Can't say THANK YOU enough for helping me feel present with my family when I couldn't actually be present. Someday during my travels back east, I'll find my way there and experience your cooking first hand. Thanks again Sal and keep doing (ministering in a way) what your doing. Diann R. Longmont, CO“

“Jaspers was the best food I have ever eaten. The steaks,gf pasta,veggies and potatoes were to die for. The atmosphere is just beautiful. The trees they have in there are gorgeous. The waitress was incredible and so sweet they work as a team. I wouldn't highly recommend 10 out of 10. Thank you for a wonderful night last night“

“Food is amazing! Great staff, great service, and prices inline. Highly recommend“

“This past Saturday, 5.21.22, my family and I ventured out to Cucina Mandreucci, for the first time since covid, for my niece's college graduation celebratory dinner. We have been here before for other special family occasions, as well as for everyday family dinners. No matter whether you are a party of 20 or an intimate party of two, Cucina Mandreucci will treat you like family. They handled our rowdy bunch with ease. Jill, our server, and our busser (I apologize, but I forget his name) treated us like family. They remembered us from our last large family gathering three years ago, as well as from the last time I was there with my fiance and our four children. They remembered where we sat and what we ate; simply put, they (but especially Jill) made us feel at home, and welcomed us back with open arms. As if that were not enough, the food was, once again, outstanding! I am a picky eater, and that puts it mildly. Jill was ready for my crazy requests and substitutions. She, and the kitchen, handled it all like pros. As if our large, rambunctious party were not enough to handle, we actually forgot a to-go meal for a family member who was unable to attend; we put that request in as we were paying the bill. Not four minutes later did that food come out of the kitchen ready to go. When I tell you this place has their stuff together, that is the truth. This is my favorite restaurant in Middlesex County for sure, and of course we'll be returning!“

“After going to Bruno’s for dinner many times and loving it, we decided to have a party in the banquet room. Let me tell you that the food, service, and atmosphere was absolutely perfect!! They go above and beyond and honored all my requests which I truly appreciated! I highly recommend Bruno’s for dinner and private events…..and don’t forget to try the Cajun calamari!“

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

“The pizza is just amazing — crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and so much flavor in every bite 🤤 The vibe is super family-friendly, and the service makes you feel right at home 🙌 No wonder it’s been a local favorite for years, with fresh food and traditional recipes every day. Shoutout to Chico — the best pizza maker ever! 👏🔥“

“fresh pasta woth short rib ragu...fantastic dish. been eating here for 20 years... cant recall a bad meal.“