15 Best Italian Restaurants in Newark

“So glad I stopped in!! $39 for a full bottle of Malbec Red Wine!!! 🤯 If I was heading home, I'd have grabbed a bottle or two of the other wine offerings to go!! The prices are insanely good for wine and food! The arugula salad ($20) with tuna ($6) was delicious and had SO MUCH fresh avocado in it!!! Mauricio came by to clean up my plates quickly and offer me water! Ian was a fantastic waiter who had a contagious upbeat attitude and did a fun show of opening the wine and serving me in general!!!! Also, the cheesecake is sooo good!!!“

“Italian restaurant located in airport. Of course expect to pay airport inflated prices. Old fashion was good. Had several wines and beers to close from. They have pizza, pastas and entrees. Was disappointed when I ordered the bucatini pasta that they had no shrimp bc it’s listed on the menu. I got it with the chicken so it was ok. Loved that it was served piping hot. Service was great. The pizzas looked good coming out of the pizza over.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s very tight and small for a wheelchair to get through“

“Chose this place based on the menu one Sunday when a friend and I decided to meet last minute, and I'm very happy that I did.
The inside is nice and bright & very cozy. The staff are wonderfully attentive and pleasant.
The Lemon curd pancakes were scrumptious- even my 10-months-old daughter loved them. The Challah bread French Toast was delicious. Both dishes are shareable, and I'll do that next time. I will definitely be back! Of course the parking is precarious because of the restaurant's location but it's worth it.“

“Great wine different flights to sample. You can even buy bottles“

“Had some errands to do in Newark, me and friend stopped in for a cocktail and lunch 10/10. great atmosphere, awesome staff. If I didn't live so far I would be a regular“

“First time here. Great experience. We got there right at 5 pm when they opened on a Saturday. Got table right away. 20 mins later place was packed with long wait. Wait staff was awesome. Annette stopped by our table numerous times and was fun to talk too and welcoming. Shrimp beeps were our favorite. Eggplant was awesome. Garlic pasta and savoy chicken were so tasty. Could not have been more pleased. Great prices too. Old school atmosphere that is fun to experience. But it’s not a place you can linger, you eat and go. Highly recommend for good simple Italian food.“

“Best pizza in Newark!!! Been eating this pizza for over 30 years!“

“Wow! Tony's Pizzeria absolutely knocked it out of the park! From the moment I called, the phone staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the ordering process a breeze. But the real stars were the pizzas themselves.
The Margherita pizza was classic perfection, with fresh ingredients and a beautiful crust. And the Nduja pizza? Perfection. The rich, spicy flavor was perfectly balanced. Plus, the mac n cheese wedges were a fantastic, cheesy side. This is definitely a go-to pizza spot. 5 stars, hands down!“

“We had a 40th Birthday Party in the private room on Saturday night. It was absolutely fantastic. The room is beautiful ,they had it set up as we discussed. The service was exemplary. FOOD was amazing. We have been enjoying Forte since they opened. I would highly recommend this venue for any private party.“

“Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in the world, I'm there at least once per week. The portions are enormous (for two people at least) and their vodka sauce is to die for. I love pork chops too and my favorite salad is the string beans one - I could eat it every day. Maybe not the fancy looks but you will love their food, I promise you.“

“I grew up eating from here with my mom, and it is one of the few places I remember from my childhood that is still going. I visited here yesterday for the first time since the makeover, and I really like the new look. Not only that, the service was awesome! I am back today for the Wednesday special....get any double for the price of a single! I am a lifetime customer!!!“

“Delicioso😋“

“Un excelente lugar y buena atención“

“Visiting from ATL and wanted a couple NY/NJ style slices. This place did not disappoint! Delicious foldable slices with enough crispiness on the bottom to not flop over.

I also ordered the 4pc garlic knots since they were cheap. I expected smaller Domino’s-size ones just in case the slices didn’t fill me up. These things were bigger than my fist! And also extremely delicious.

If you’re looking for a couple of slices for lunch or a full pie for dinner, check this place out! Great food and great service at very reasonable prices.“

“We had a delicious food at this place today. I highly recommend it.
The chicken with vegetables was delicious
And the expresso coffee jus as expected.
Kenia was our server and she was formidable.
I’ll definitely be back to try all other lunch specials.“