50 Best Italian Restaurants near North Brunswick

“Delicious Lunch Break at Leone's Trattoria ? North Brunswick, NJ. @leonestrattoria I got the Mozzarella in Carroza, House Salad, and Pan Seared Salmon served with a white wine, lemon, and Thyme sauce over Florentine Risotto. Everything was perfect! Not crowded on a week day for lunch,very close by and convenient for me.“

“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“

“The food is exceptional, and the service is equally as impressive. I love the generous portion sizes at reasonable prices. I usually get the chicken Alfredo pasta or strombolis, both of which never disappoint. The pizza is consistently delicious, with a perfect balance of crunch and softness. Highly recommend!“

“Recommend : singas specialGood: chicken tikka masala pizza, plain pizzaAdmittedly I was hoping their tikka masala pizza would taste stronger. It's also SUPER cheesy which wasn't my thing but maybe the extra cheese people will be about it.The singas special was absolutely loaded with toppings, with their sausage being a standout.It was good and a good idea but I had higher hopes for the tikka masala pizza“

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

“everything was amazing!!! we will be back“

“Had an early dinner on New Years Eve at Luca's . My first time there. Definitely have an excellent chef in the kitchen. I'll go back again .“

“Fabulous food, atmosphere and service!“

“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!“

“They are truly a tribute to a neighborhood business. Outstanding food, and customer comes first atitude. Congratulations !!!“

“I’m not one to leave reviews, but Ferraro 1061 deserves five stars! I threw a surprise 50th birthday party for my spouse, and the owner, Mike, was so helpful. He sat down with me and curated a menu that leaned heavier on the vegetarian side. His employees who brought the food were friendly and set everything up for me. Lastly, the food was fantastic and all the rave. People are still talking about it who came! Thank you!“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“First off the cleanliness of this Restaurant. I felt like I was eating at home. Secondary our Server (Shannon) was polite and very attentive to our needs. My wife and I are big advocates on service when we dining out. This place checks all the boxes. Well done Management of this Restaurant. I will be definitely coming back!!!“

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

“Great food, typical italian“

“Food is excellent!!! Great service“

“5 Star all around, food, service, atmosphere and decor. Food is definitely fresh, light and filling. Delicious dessert too. Can’t wait to go back!“

“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.“

“Their food and service were superb. My husband and I had this restaurant recommended by close friend and we were so glad for that recommendation! We went here for our first year anniversary and it exceeded our expectations. The seafood was fresh and the pasta was so flavorful. The desserts were also so delicious! Their carrot cake was amazing! Every recommendation our waiter Jose made was on point. Aside from the food, we had such a fantastic waiter who clearly enjoyed his job and did it well. My husband is from Northern NJ where they are known for Italian food, so if he was impressed than I knew it was a great pick for us. We will for sure be back!“

“my review is for the amazing pepperoni slice I just grabbed for lunch. it had a crispy, thin crust with no flop. the sauce was a nice balance of sweet and tangy. the cheese was not excessive, and the pepperoni wasn’t too greasy. I added pepper flakes and oregano because that’s how I like my pizza, but it would be perfectly delicious without it.“

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

“locale molto bello ed elegante. cucina ottima. straconsigliato!“

“Loved it! The staff greeted us very nicely. Their food was amazing, and the dessert was delicious. Definitely will recommend people to come, and we will visit again!“

“Went out for a birthday dinner with friends. My first time eating here and I have zero complaints. The food was good and service was great. The chocolate cake was perfect. Barely had enough time to take a picture before it disappeared! Antonio really took it to the top. Awesome place, not too big, awesome people.“

“Drove from Cleveland to a meeting in NYC, specifically had a layover in New Brunswick, just to have dinner. This was my second trip for dinner in two months and it exceeded all expecations, the hoilday decor transformed the second floor. The service (Regan) was on point, pleasant and efficient with out being over bearing. The meal was the single greatest pasta dish I have had in the U.S. (wild boar ravioli) Already making plans to return, if you are with in a days drive, you really have no excuse not to enjoy a meal with them.“

“Excellent food, the owner and staff are extremely friendly! Dusal's is my favorite Italian restaurant!“

“Brought my girls soccer team in this afternoon to celebrate our 1st place soccer season. Great service, pizza was good and John was very helpful.“

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

“Romano Sub. Aside from the fact they don't call it a grinder, it is elite. I got it toasted, lettuce, tomato, mayo, olives, jalapenos, and a splash of oil and vinegar... it is incredible. I even ordered it on door dash, thing was rolling around on the floor of some college kids Honda Civic. It still crushed! Give these guys your business.“

“AYYYY....OHHHHH.....WHATCH CEEH WANT!?! SAUSEEEGE?? EHHHH?? PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND POTATOES?!?!? FUHGETBOUTIT!!! I'D EAT POTATOES EVERYDAY!!!

SERIOUSLY! ONE OF THE BEST SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND POTATOES SANDWICHES I'VE EVER HAD! JUST GO!“

“Love this place! Fast delivery always, and everything is delicious!“

“The owner here is so kind and flexible -- an organization that I am a part of catered food from Nunzios, and not only was the food incredible and flavorful (the blackened chicken pasta was a fan favorite!), but they were incredibly generous with the quantities, and were easy to communicate and work with. Will be getting food from here again!“

“It’s a beautiful restaurant. Extremely affordable and the food was outstanding!!“

“Honestly we all love this restaurant. Family style dining for a larger group is the best. The food is very good. Can’t wait to return!“

“Great food and great staff“

“The owner and family are so wonderful. pizza is good.... everything that I've ordered so far has been very good“

“I’ve been told by many friends to try this place, finally had the opportunity to do so it is definitely one of the Jewels of downtown Metuchen The service is great. Nothing about this place is less than 5 star.“

“Dietary restrictions: I placed my orders and told them I am on a low salt restricted diet. They were very understanding and they made sure it was written on the order sheet. Excellent service

Parking: Plenty of spaces to park. Handicap parking spots are in the front by the entrance. I counted 5 spots.“

“Food was decent. We got the burrata pizza, it wasn’t hot, tasted like it was sitting for a while, but the flavor was actually good so we didn’t say anything. The service was very slow and it was a non crowded weekday. We had to ask for bread that was supposed to come with meal, and had to ask for refills of water. The limoncello at the end tasted like watered down lemonade. It’s just an okay spot. Skip the fig salad. The chicken parm and eggplant rollonti were good. Heavy pour on the wine which was nice!!“

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

“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!“

“I found Sapore on Yelp when we needed a quick lunch spot. We dropped in on a Saturday just after 1. There's a small parking lot on the side. There's no seating inside but there are a few tables outside the shop. I ordered the Not So Chicken Little (chicken cutlet, homemade mozzarella, homemade roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and oil) and hubby had the Dom (hot/sweet capicola, hot/sweet soppressata, ham, pepperoni, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, homemade roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and oil). We both got a full size because we had no idea that it would be the size of an arm. The sandwiches were massive! So it was a great deal for the amount of food we got. We ended up eating half and were stuffed. I loved the chicken sandwich. Even though the chicken cutlet was a cold chicken cutlet, it managed to still be crispy and not oil-soaked. My only feedback would probably be the bread. It's a bit chewy so after a while, your jaw does get tired. I popped the leftovers into my panini press the next day, and it was still good - maybe even better since the bread was warm and toasted.

They have a bunch of homemade pastas and raviolis (hence the name) that we couldn't take home this time. But if I am ever in the area again, I definitely want to come back and try a few boxes of those.“

“Me and my guy visited to celebrate Father's Day. We loved our seating in a rounded booth, not surrounded by too many people. The drinks were nice and strong! (Both drinks had fresh, muddled strawberries)! Our server, I didn't catch his name, was AMAZING! He gave us a special free tasting of a drink to celebrate the holiday and it was super good! He was also very friendly, accommodating, and kept checking to make sure everything was made to our liking. He definitely made our 1st experience great. I ordered penne vodka with chicken, and it was really good. My mate ordered shrimp scampi. I only took off 1 star for food because he didn't enjoy his dinner as he said it was "too lemon-y," but he definitely enjoyed the coconut shrimp appetizer! Thank you for great service! Will definitely be back!“

“Excellent food! Friendly staff and prompt service“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great food & service tonight celebrating a 50th birthday ! Family style hot & cold antipasto was delicious as well as everything else ! Thank you !“

“love the place, love the people. George is always awesome and the food is excellent and modestly priced. all my guests always love it.“

“Ordered one large pizza half pepperoni and half chicken and paid $27 that’s ludicrous! Definitely not ordering from there again. Pizza was average at best! Gotta do better Bonettis!!“

“The most delicious food you can eat with a very good atmosphere, reasonable prices and a friendly staff specially the owner is so helpful if you want to make an event don’t hesitate to make it there , I’ve made my sister’s birthday there and we were so satisfied with this decision TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!Thank you La Rosetta and to all the staff there♥️“

“Stopped in for a slice with my daughter, so I can only attest to the pizza, which was reheated for us. The pizza was not to my liking, and I wouldn't go out of my way to get it. However, they are very convenient if you live in the area or if you are passing by on Cranbury Road. The staff is friendly and funny, and the place has plenty of seating that is spaced out nicely, so you're not sitting on top of one another.“

“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“