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.“

“My wife and I have been coming to Lassoni for years! Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff! Always a good meal from Lassoni!“

“First time ordering. Food was amazing! We ordered fried calamari, penne vodka, chicken cutlet and NY strip steak. It came with salad and bread. Everything was delicious! Definitely will be ordering again!“

“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
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“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“

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

“The cocktail selection is phenomenal, it’s balanced and delicious, even the people sat next to us agreed! My favorite dish is probably stuffed farfalle with snow crab. It’s creamy and just the right amount of crab, flour and sauce to balance each bite! You’ll be amazed!! Another go to is definitely steak. It’s lightly fried on the outside but juicy inside which is not overly oily, spicy crunch on top adds an Asian style kick. A gem place for sure!!💕“

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

“Wonderful place for some Italian, and the service was great. The bread was definitely a highlight, safe some to lap up the sauce after you finish the pasta. For dessert we had the tiramisu. The happy hours drinks are also delicious, would recommend the tiramisu martini“

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

“The wait staff and food were absolutely amazing.“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“Cadre très sympa et pizza au top !“

“We had high expectations for Via Carota, but our experience was mixed. The first fungi dish we received was clearly burned, so we sent it back. The staff handled it professionally and brought us a replacement, but unfortunately the second one was only average and still not as good as we expected.

The atmosphere is charming and the service was friendly, which we appreciated. However, for a restaurant with such a strong reputation, the food didn’t quite live up to the hype during our visit. Hoping this was just an off day.“

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

“This is a great restaurant, last year (2023) we came twice and Ram was great, his service and attitude was fantastic, and this year (2024) we came back again just to see him (and of course to have some drinks and great food).“

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

“An amazing time! Atmosphere was very warm and the food was incredible!“

“Visited on Tuesday evening quite late and had such an amazing experience at Osteria Nonnino. We shared a pizza to start, followed by fish and the vodka pasta for mains – every dish was absolutely outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and we felt so well looked after from start to finish. The food was honestly second to none. Such a hidden gem, would highly recommend to anyone in NYC.“

“Food is wonderful, vibe is warm, and service is excellent - was so nice to talk to a real human being when trying to schedule a group dinner (rather than an AI bot as some other local restaurants use). Still thinking about the spaghetti pomodoro“

“It was our first time visiting New York and da Toscano came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint! One of the best meals we have had in a very long time, and the service was second to none! Thank you for a wonderful evening 😊“

“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.“

“We came here last night at the last minute - no reservation. Doing that on a Saturday night in the trendy west village usually results in a firm “no” from the maître D’. Instead , our party of 4 was welcomed into a lovely restaurant , quiet yet lively with a very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Had a great time and would definitely return.“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“This is some of the best food and the best dining experience I've ever had. Everything was so exquisite, thoughtful, flavorful, surprising, lovingly made without any frills. All you really need to do is glance at the kitchen to get it.“

“Excellent Roasted Chicken. Burrata, Garlic bread and Brick Oven pizza. The vibe is really nice and service is excellent.“

“The service stood out our bartender was attentive“

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

“Stellar service! Will definitely be back.“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“Went here to celebrate my brothers birthday. Looking for good Italian and pizza this place is fantastic. Service was perfect and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. Not terribly expensinve for the amount and quality of the food. Definitely recommend“

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

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

“I have Celiac's disease and need to be GF for life. I loved that they had gf appetizers. I got the GF calamari and shared it with the table . No one complained about it being GF. I had the chicken parm with the gf pasta. It was delicious. I wish I had time to try the GF desserts but I had to catch a train back to Albany. This restaurant is the Best GF Italian in NYC. Will definitely come back next time I am in the city!“

“Went there for my 65th birthday…first of all the space was beautiful…warm and charming! Michael was so accommodating to our large group…made a perfect recommendation for wine and was more than gracious. The group of us left feeling well cared for and enveloped in warmth! Thank you for a memorable experience“

“Loved this small 100 year old Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village. The food was delish, but even better than the food was the atmosphere and the staff. Our waiter was Tony. Not only was he funny, he knew his pasta! We felt like old friends by the time we left! The bartender was not only beautiful to look at, he too treated us like old friends! He meet us at the door on our way out and gifted me with a juicy birthday kiss! Totally made my night!“

“Enjoyed everything about Emporio!“

“Amazing pasta and staff, that are actually from Italy! 🇮🇹“

“🔝🔝🔝 Giovanni e il suo staff 🥰“

“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.“

“Forsythia NYC looks great. I love Italian food, and the photos look warm and real. The pasta looks delicious. It is affordable at $100+, but it seems good for a special dinner. I am saving this place. I want to open the app to see the full menu and more photos.“

“It was a divine brunch in every way ! The service was exceptional and attentive. The Caesar salad was delicious and unlike any I have had before. The Pappardelle was a culinary masterpiece, truly and the tiramisu was beautifully designed. It was pure ambrosia, except for the whole coffee beans embedded inside. I could have done without those. Thank you for making my Sunday an unforgettable one. It goes without saying, that inside and out, Locanda Verde is an extraordinary restaurant !“

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“Chef Waxman and his exceptional team gave my wife a birthday experience she will never forget. Not only did you provide exceptional service and amazing food but went above and beyond in every conceivable way to make her birthday the best one she has ever had. Best experience, food and service we have ever had. Thank you so very much.“

“We have enjoyed this restaurant for both dining as a couple and it’s been ‘the go-to’ for entertaining business clients ever since a friend from Northern Italy recommended it to us. Both the kitchen end and office side of restaurant are exceptional. Would not hesitate to recommend it for private party etc where logistical concerns become important
as management/office side are organized and responsive.“

“Had a wonderful experience with my brother and sister in law! Very friendly and attentive! Bruno was fantastic and so was the food!“