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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“Great food - better service. Mason was absolutely wonderful. He helped walked us through the special dishes and his favorites, all of which we tried and were not disappointed. The shrimp parm is an absolute must - as well as the clam pasta. It’s quite different from any other clam pasta I’ve ever had but in a delectable way. The iceberg wedge salad was also delicious. Overall, great experience.“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

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

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

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

“What an amazing Restaurant.
One of the BEST I visited.
The Food was behind DELICIOUS
THE service AMAZING.
The Atmosphere….so friendly

prices….too low for such a delicious 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!“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“The wait staff and food were absolutely amazing.“

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

“Cadre très sympa et pizza au top !“

“Burrata e verdure was amazing for appetizer. Tonnarelli was nice, too. But Rigatina (the chopped steak) was too salty. We had Berries with cream as dessert, and it was great!

The portion of the food was unlike other restaurants in New York. I think it’s bit overpriced because they weren’t big. Three dishes were just enough for 2 people.“

“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 😊“

“Aromi in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn is the kind of place that instantly makes you grateful.

The owners Alessandro, Andrea, and Sarah are incredible. Their warmth and pride show in everything, and you feel it in how the whole restaurant runs.

The service is exceptional, genuinely attentive without ever being overbearing.

The food is exceptional, flavorful , thoughtfully made, and just plain satisfying.

Most of all, the kindness of the entire staff is exceptional. Everyone feels welcoming and genuine.

And the vibe is perfect , it’s ideal for a family dinner, but it’s also absolutely perfect for the best romantic night you’ve ever had. I’m truly grateful I get to go to a place like Aromi!!!“

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

“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).“

“We sat at the bar and were served by Chiara, who gave us impeccable recommendations. Everything was outstanding. The flavors were bold, but the combinations made every dish feel light and refreshing, including the dessert. The atmosphere was cozy and elegant, and the playlist was excellent!“

“My husband and I have been going to Corto for several years now and have always loved this place - standout food, atmosphere and staff.

It went from being one of the spots we visited when we were first dating to the venue we chose for our ceremony and reception for our wedding. Theresa, Luis, Chef Ciccio, and the entire Corto team did SUCH an incredible job. They made us feel so cared for from our introductory chat to the end of the wedding day itself.

Every single guest commented on the incredible food, the professionalism and warmth of the staff, and what a special place Corto is - the team truly created the most magical evening for everyone involved.

Thank you so much. Corto will always hold such a special place in our hearts.“

“Juan was INCREDIBLE! We came visiting from Canada and chose Seranos because of their gluten free menu. Not only was the food amazing and so delicious. But JUAN went above and beyond for us!!! So funny, charming, outgoing and helpful. We were celebrating our birthday and he made us feel extra special. We will be coming back but just for Juan. Give this man a raise. Thanks for the great hospitality Seranos!!!“

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

“After debating where to take my husband for his bday dinner with all the overwhelming amount of italian restaurants to choose from I decided on Via 13. Very happy I did. Such a nice modern yet cozy and intimate interior. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was fantastic, drinks spot on and they were very kind to sing the birthday boy happy birthday when they brought out dessert. They do a bottomless brunch which I will for sure be checking out. Overall a lovely restaurant.“

“Too bad there aren’t more stars to click on. As a Sicilian/Italian every time I go to an Italian restaurant I have to always settle for the close enough. Not this time at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, 71 Thompson Street NYC. After seeing their extremely authentic Sicilian menu online I knew that it had to be the real thing. After easily reserving a table online we showed up with yes our hopes being very high. For the first time the food was everything I had hoped for. 1. Arancini: nicely crunchy and flavored. Not oily or old at all. 2. Grilled veggies: although simply presented they were really tasty and fresh. 3. Involtini: out of this world. Exactly made like in my town in Sicily. A Moist, tender, flavored with some really tasty mozzarella cheese, served on a nice bed of caponata. 4. Maccheroni alla Norma: finally my very favorite dish. I almost cried. Besides a fantastic pasta, rigorously cooked al dente, there was a more than generous amount of diced eggplant, obviously, with basil leaves, olive oil and everything the Mediterranean has so generously given to Sicily for thousands of years. It’s worth mentioning the more than welcome grated “ricotta salata” as a testimony to the high attention to detail of Chef Gioele. That was a dinner I will not easily forget. The last thing I want to say is that, according to the highly professional and attentive staff, almost every single ingredient in this restaurant is flown directly from Sicily including the very tasty cannoli filled with ricotta cheese. (The cheese flies frozen during shipping). Sorry for the long review. I only wanted to show my super happiness with this restaurant. ANGELO.“

“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.“

“love love this place. Ive been more than twice the food the atmosphere is great .I had a bunch of apps and one entree all taste to die for and the wine a delicious ROSE (Vetere) from Italy I cant find it no where. so when I come here I indulge in everything.“

“the food is phenomenal and the decor transports you out of the Bronx“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“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.“

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

“Great food and atmosphere. The mocktail was superb“

“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.“

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

“Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and AMAZING HOSPITALITY! When in NY you must try!“

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

“Friendly staff! And dog friendly people.“

“Enjoyed everything about Emporio!“

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This inviting Greenwich Village spot on University Place is a fantastic destination if you are looking to drop in for a quick, high-quality happy hour visit. The warm, dim lighting and stylish, intimate decor immediately set a cozy tone, making it an effortless place to unwind early in the evening. The staff handles the floor with exceptional hospitality and speed, ensuring you are welcomed warmly and seated promptly so you can make the absolute most of a brief stop.
The happy hour offerings hit the mark perfectly, delivering excellent quality without any compromise. The house red wine featured in the special was wonderfully balanced, smooth, and easily approachable, serving as a rich, satisfying pour after a long day. It paired effortlessly with the bruschetta, which arrived fresh, crisp, and beautifully seasoned with vibrant tomato flavor. Everything about the quick visit was handled seamlessly, from the attentive pace of service to the overall caliber of the food and drink. While a broader beverage expansion into specialized craft spirits or a small sake list would add even more depth to their main lineup, this spot remains a thoroughly enjoyable, reliable neighborhood gem that I would gladly stop into anytime.“

“The pizza is excellent, there is a modest amount of space to eat in, and they have a bar so customers can enjoy an adult beverage with their meal. Friendly service and a reasonable wait makes this good value for one’s money. We will be back!“

“Great food and a wonderful staff!“

“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!“