50 Best Italian Restaurants near North Arlington

“Excellent service and food. Accommodating for dietary needs. They even took our group earlier than our reservation which was much appreciated as we were all from out of town and heading home immediately following lunch. Roasted potatoes, chicken francese, eggplant parm and sausage with peppers all got rave reviews.“

“We live near Philadelphia and come to the area to visit with family. We will plan our trips around Lassoni’s schedule to make sure we can have their delicious food when we are in the area. We also tend to get a to-go order to take home because the food is that good. Highly recommend!“

“My family just had a repass here with 21 family members. The food and service was absolutely wonderful. We have never been here before but we will be back when we visit Holy Cross Cemetery“

“My family has been shopping there for over 20 yrs. Everything is made with love & perfection....“

“This place has incredible pizza. All of their food is amazing though. They do have two locations. The original spot is on Union Ave in Rutherford, and its a bigger full size restraunt. This North Arlington location is the same, but smaller, with the same GEEAR FOOD. The staff at both locations is a pleasure to deal with, and you really can't go wrong with giving them a try!!!

Wheelchair accessibility: Entrance is at sidewalk
level“

“First of all I want to get something straight….I would recommend it 100000000% IF MY DAD STILL WAS THERE TONY DIPIAZZA!! It’s not the same since he left and never will be!!! When I was there with my family today showing 3 of my children and my boyfriend where I basically spent most of my childhood helping out my father especially on weekends the guy behind the counter was rude!! At first he was alright but he seemed annoyed and I’m not sorry I was explaining to my children the history of the place and it breaks my heart to know there is such crappy customer service there!! Anyone who knows who the original owners are of this place or worked for my dad would understand why I say that ! On that note I don’t plan on going back again at least for a while if that I enjoy showing my kids where I grew up but I’m highly disappointed in the food and service. Also no toilet paper in the bathroom or napkins in the napkin holders and the guy didn’t wash his hands when he touched money then made. Food and he put the money on the counter where he makes the pizza that’s so very unprofessional and insanitary!!“

“Great Italian food and a decent menu, not much choice but not too much. It's located next to Post Office 34 and is very trendy. The view and service are great, but it's noisy as there isn't much to absorb the sound. We ordered focaccia, roasted peppers and pasta. Everything is great and super fresh.“

“Absolutely the best food in NYC we finally got a bar seat this past Saturday was in the city for pride we have been trying for years everything was spot on crysathenn salad, the stuffed flatbread and lasagna and cocoa tiramisu“

“Easily one of the best meals of my life! Crazy creative! Only 16 seats, very special in all ways.“

“Love everything at this place!“

“Ordered a pepperoni and the truffle cashew cream. I enjoyed the truffle pizza more. Ordered via UberEATS and unfortunately the delivery guy put my pizza in a backpack vertically. This of course made the pizza look like a mess. Still good though.“

“The Japanese and Italian flavors mixed well and are to come back for. I stayed in the hotel where the restraunt was attached. In the area, with a focus of cocktails and table service for an upscale environment, it was delightful.

I love cocktails, and the servers were personable. Nothing pretentious. They focus on service and taste! Our food was excellent and the drinks were even better. It's a pleasant experience.“

“Magnificent experience in this restaurant. From the moment you walk through the door they make you feel special and well treated. The waitress was also fantastic, efficient and friendly. Thank you all very much for everything, we will be back ❤️‍?. Isaac and John.“

“Mamma mia, the lobster ravioli hit the spot on this cold rainy night. Perfect temperature, chewiness, amount of ravioli, the amount of lobster meat... the SAUCE. Enjoyed it with a pelligrino sparkling water at dinner, nothing crazy finished the meal off with some macchiato & creme brulee. Excellent service, will come back!“

“Solid spot with a cute backyard. Nice and cozy and the food is ridiculous. In the best way. Had the breakfast spaghetti without bacon and it ruled. Would def go back.

Vegetarian options: With they had more veggie options but was happy that they could accommodate when i asked.“

“Went for our anniversary!! Had an amazing meal!! Wonderful service and great atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!“

“Can I please give it 6 stars? I recently went there with a group of five family members while visiting New Jersey and we had a truly extraordinary night! As an investor in restaurants I'm very critical when visiting any restaurant and not often impressed even with well known critically acclaimed restaurants. It's very rare when a place has truly incredible food with every appetizer and entree as well as first class VIP vibes for service. You could literally taste the passion and care put into every plate with beautifully prepared flavorful abundant meals. In fact, it was the first time in almost a decade I brought home leftovers as the meal was delicious and easily sufficient for two people. Our entire table raved about their meals and the attentive but not obtrusive service was always there to refill our wine and assist without any of us having to look up for service. The food alone would have made for a great night but what truly made it memorable besides the great waitstaff was the manager, Eli. When was the last time a manager, GM or owner greated you at your table to share a polite, interesting and passionate conversation about the food and why they love sharing this experience with their valued customers? He made our entire table feel like VIPs and made perfect recommendations for wine and dessert. It felt more like we were in someone's home as we were there for close to 3-1/2 hours talking, eating, drinking and laughing. The ambiance is warm and unpretentious and the memories of a great experience will certainly bring us back again.“

“Have posted maybe three reviews in my life, but felt inclined here. The pasta is unreal. Simple, yet innovative, with perfect execution. This place is a must for pasta enthusiasts. Everything is superb, but the lamb neck agnolotti and duck ragu pappardelle w/shaved fois gras are next level. Great staff and vibe as well.“

“The pasta quality was amazing. We ordered the pesto pasta, the funghi pasta and one of the focaccia. The pesto was a bit dry but when we requested the waitress to add more sauce, she was happy to oblige. The tiramisu was also delicious. Overall great quality food.

For the service, we had to call the wait staff multiple times to get something but it might be because they were busy as the place was packed.

Overall a good experience- great atmosphere and great food“

“Brilliant place - food is awesome and the service is impeccable. Just got placed in my list of must visit places on the LES“

“Good food, but nothing worth waiting hours for in the rain, like many people were. Broccoli rabe and tonarelli cacio e pepe were great. We were seated at the window, and a homeless guy came right up and started staring at us, but the server was very nice and got him to leave.“

“Our meal was delicious! The staff was very friendly. Our sweet server even brought us a complimentary Tiramisu. ❤️“

“Restaurante de comida italiana muito bom!“

“El personal es muy amable, atentos y deliciosa comida.“

“"Wow, a 4.9 rating? Surely this place can't be THAT good!" WRONG it's absolutely fire. Some of the finest pizza and pasta you'll find, not just in Brooklyn, but in the whole f’n city. Cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Aromi is one of the best.“

“Absolutely loved Forsythia for a date night!

Gorgeously designed menu.

Great service - attentive, knowledgeable and kind. The focaccia is delicious - recommend the honey butter, olive oil & ricotta to accompany. We split the beet salad and arancini - only call out was the prosciutto on the beet salad was “fried / crispy” vs fresh. For pastas we ordered the lasagna which is a MUST order - perfectly crisp, and the agnolotti short rib pasta. I did not love the agnolotti - would try a different pasta next time. For dessert we had the stracciatella gelato - so yummy and perfect palate cleanser. Must order.

The vibe of the restaurant was so cute - brick walls, intimate, warm, inviting. Even the candle in the bathroom smelled like a wood cabin campfire - invoking a comforting, home-like atmosphere.“

“This place is a treat! We got a recommendation to try out Corto by a Jono Pandolfi Ceramics staff and it was worth it!!

Hands down the best Rigatoni I’ve ever had. It always hits the spot for me. We tried almost all items on their menu, but there is always new dish to try since their menu changes based on the season. The whole sea bream and pork shoulder are delightful as well.

Being so popular, you have to make a reservation in advance. Again, it’s worth it!!
Corto is byob, so you can pick up a bottle of wine at a cute wineshop around the corner.

Dietary restrictions: They take note of any allergy or dietary restriction

Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure“

“I have been living around wondering how this place maintained a perfect 5 stars on Google Maps for a while and I now know.

From the excellent bites which are sophisticated with very good quality ingredients to the excellent wine which is very well priced, Sorso’s delivered end to end on everything.

Special mention to the super lovely staff which feels like family, something I have seen a lot in Europe but very rarely in the US.

12/10“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“Came from Texas to eat here, we’re thrilled with the amazing food!“

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Made a special celebration that much more momentous. Do not skip the prosciutto with ricotta or octopus apps-delicious!“

“Sat at Chefs counter. Started with steak tartar special which was amazing. Next a Spring pasta with envelopes of melted ricotta cheese. My favorite was the rabbit with rigatoni. Unbelievable. A couple glasses of the Barolo by the glass, along with the ice cream sandwich and we were in heaven!“

“The food, service, and prices were fantastic. All staff were attentive, pleasant, and professional. We randomly chose this place on a whim walking through little Italy and would absolutely return! Thank you to the staff for a pleasant dining experience!“

“Not too particular crazy about salmon pizza but menu is interesting Service was good“

“Restaurante de comida italiana muito bom!“

“Came to a wedding and the food is absolutely phenomenal!“

“Enzo was an absolutely wonderful waiter. Professional and friendly the entire time. All the staff was great. Vita the owner came around and spoke with us which added to the experience. Great people work here. The food was INSANELY WONDERFUL. Great food, great atmosphere, absolutely perfect experience start to finish. Will absolutely come back soon.“

“My boyfriend and I dined at the bar here on November 2. Food was great and the vibes were great. Alessandro, the owner, is very welcoming. However they didn’t serve us our bread and were going to serve it after the last course but I told them not to bother. They also were very slow to refill our waters. Other than that, it was great.“

“Excellent place to eat authentic Italian dinner with family. Great food and excellent service by their employees. 100% Recommended!!“

“Spent the weekend in NY with the family and we all agreed that dinner at San Carlo was the highlight. Our server Domenico gave the right amount of attention with perfect suggestions. All the dishes were amazing, but I loved my Anatra Scottata (duck) the best. Can't wait to go back.“

“I've always had a great experience there. Last time, we all got different pizzas to share, and we tried to rank which one was the best, but we all had different answers. If you like capers and anchovies, the Sicliano pizza is otherworldly good.“

“Good food good service recommend you get a good pizza margarita“

“Unreal experience. San Sabino is one of my favorite restaurants in the city; these folks have the total package. Top notch service and staff attention to detail. We ordered plenty of food and cannot wait to return. Highly recommend that you try to snag a confirmed table on Resy. A+“

“Absolutely delicious food and a great menu! We will definitely return!“

“Fantastic!! So glad we came, by far the best Italian we’ve had….ever! Service from the outset was 1st class, very attentive team, could not do enough for you. Food quality was outstanding. Definitely worth the price tag.“

“Stellar service! Will definitely be back.“

“🔝🔝🔝 Giovanni e il suo staff 🥰“

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“Attentive staff, good food , nice atmosphere . Most definitely will return next trip into the city“