50 Best Italian Restaurants near Parlin

“their food is very good and you get what you ask for“

“I am so sick with the flu today,
I also lost my wallet somehow and had to cancel my debit card and my credit cards.
My vehicle is in the shop, and I was so hungry and had no choice but to order for delivery, however, I don’t have cash on me, and canceled my cards.
When I called , I asked if the delivery driver had a device he brings with him so I can pay for the food with my IPhone.
Amy, the young lady who answered the phone told me they do not have that device available to the customer.
When she asked me why I asked about it, and when I explained why I can’t leave the house, and that I lost my wallet etc etc…
She felt bad that I couldn’t order dinner without them allowing me to pay with my iPhone at my front door.
Amy then gave me her phone number so that I can transfer funds to her phone and offered to swipe her phone at the counter in the store,…
What a beautiful person she is inside and out … that was so kind of her to offer that to me , and I just feel that there is not very many people who would do such a thing
…
Here’s to you Amy,
Cheers!
The world needs more compassionate and awesome people like yourself,
I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving tomorrow and a beautiful Christmas just ahead from today, and once again, THANK YOU FOR THAT!“

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

“The BEST! Always a wonderful experience. Great food, great service and an amazing atmosphere. A feeling of being in Italy.🇮🇹 Our favorite place to eat. And the owners Mike & Ro are always so pleasant and accommodating.“

“Decided to drive in from Bay Ridge because we’ve heard people talking about it. Food and service was excellent. Portions were big. The drive from Brooklyn to SI were the usual traffic but it was worthwhile. In the area Don’t miss this place.“

“Went with 5 couples…party of 10! All the appetizers, meals and drinks were great. Very good service…would definitely go back!“

“Delicious food and huge portions! Our waitress Kate was amazing! Great Mother’s Day experience.“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“Two night's ago after my daughter, Lucianna, got out of her band practice for the Marlboro High School performance, Chicago, we stopped in to ask Renzo Kolenovic, if he had any pizza that Lucianna could provide to her classmates as part of a school assignment for the next day. Renzo asked, "When is your class?" Lucianna told him that it would start at 2 pm. Renzo said that he would make fresh pies and deliver them to the school. He did just that!!! Lucianna said that ALL of the students were able to enjoy this delightful, delicious treat that Renzo himself delivered to my daughter at Marlboro High School! Renzo Kolenovic is an upstanding citizen who puts our community, and especially our children above all else. If you haven't given his restaurant a try lately, you should really check out the new look!!! Very chic & appealing! Please let him know when you go that I recommended you give his place a try. :) (An extra special thank you to his wife, Azra Kolenovic, who made sure that the pies were made and delivered promptly, too!!!)“

“Everything is the best!!! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️“

“Delicious pizza! Needs a little more crunch though.“

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

“The food and service was second to none. The staff very attentive not over bering. A comfy cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is BYOB this is a plus. The portions are perfect size. I can't find enough good to post.“

“I hosted my friend’s 50th birthday here last week and it was great! Mike the owner was super accommodating and made sure everything was set up when we arrived. The staff was amazing and even with the multiple checks we had with people sitting all over the place, they still got everything right!!!! The food is great with huge portions and everyone went home with leftovers. This place is a gem and we will definitely be back with more friends and family!“

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

“Food is excellent, amazing selection of specials and all that we had was so delicious! Pizza is by far the best pizza around! It’s cooked perfectly and flavors are just amazing! Staff were all terrific and make you feel like part of their family. Definitely returning and brining family and friends and letting everyone know about it!“

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

“The food was so fresh and delicious and the portions were huge! What I was most impressed with however was how our waiter took the initiative to ask if anyone had any allergies when taking our order. My mom has a pepper allergy and usually will mention it, but never has a waiter/waitress taken the initiative to ask. We really appreciated that.“

“Hi. I recently purchased some stuffed breads - sausage and peppers - roasted vegetables They were amazing. Looking forward to trying other flavors!“

“Regularly a Brooklyn customer and tonight stopped in the NJ location. I really enjoyed the food as usual. Julia was a great server and would definitely go back when in the area. Rob“

“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.“

“Excellent atmosphere, service and food. Best veal parm I've ever had!!“

“Nunzio’s is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was impeccable—warm, inviting, and full of charm. The customer service was in a league of its own; “amazing” doesn’t even begin to cover it. The staff was incredibly attentive, and their genuine kindness made me feel so welcome.

The owner himself, is the heart and soul of this place. He’s so humble, down-to-earth, and clearly pours love into every dish he prepares. You can truly taste the passion and care in the food—it was absolutely fantastic. Every bite left me wanting more, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

The prices are unbelievably reasonable for the quality of the food and the experience. Every dish I tried was worth every single penny, and I can only imagine the rest of the menu is just as outstanding.

This was the most amazing experience I’ve had in a long time, and I can’t recommend Nunzio’s enough to anyone in the area. Do yourself a favor and make this your next stop—you won’t regret it!“

“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.“

“Best restaurant in nj hands down“

“I am so sad I have missed out on 20 years of living here and not enjoying this amazing food. I have tried 3 wraps now and have been blown away by every single one. My family has tried an array of sandwiches and we have not been disappointed. With the love that is put into each dish, I don’t think we ever will be. Best place to get Italian food in the area by far!! Everyone in there is also so nice and the food is ready pretty quick.“

“Had a Family Birthday Celebration Awesome definitely go back!!“

“Antonio’s is our family’s favorite spot to grab lunch and dinner items. Every holiday we host has something from here as well. Their food is delicious and fresh. Every time we bring something to an event, everyone asks where it was purchased. It is extremely clean. The nicest part of this business are the people who run it. They always have a warm welcome and could not be more accommodating. Tottenville is lucky to have this neighborhood gem. Keep up the great work.“

“Absolutely love this place. The people are so friendly. I have never had a bad pizza or dish. The sauce is out of this world. Please try them out!!! They clearly care and enjoy what they do, and you can taste it in every bite. Chefs kiss!!!“

“Thank you to Rob and staff. Everything was great last night.“

“Amazing Food and service !!“

“La Cucina is absolutely delicious. Always fresh and VERY consistent. I have never ordered something that wasn’t superb! They have the best halibut over risotto I have ever had. If you have never dine here before then you are certainly missing out. Cucina is our go to! Best food in town by a long shot 🙌🏼“

“The food was absolutely delicious. I definitely will be back.“

“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.“

“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!“

“it's a new local place and both the pizza and wings were delicious. we will be going back.“

“The food here is the best we have had in a very long time. Come visit Aunt Butchie’s. The decor, service, food, ambience, music, we loved everything!“

“Great Atmosphere! Service was amazing! Waitress was super nice and suggested good food! Ordered stuffed Ziti Fritta which was amazing appetizer, salad, chicken and Gnocchi soup were good, create your own pasta with rigatoni, chicken and five cheese sauce was also delicious. Stuffed chicken marsala that we ordered was average. Finally don’t forget the mint chocolate to finish it off. 😊“

“I was at a family affair at Angelinas on March 30 2025. I was so impressed with the food, service and atmosphere that I needed to express how amazing the experience was! The food was outstanding! If you are looking for true authentic Italian food, Angelina's is the one. I was so impressed with the service that I needed to shout her out. Her name is Ida, she is from Italy and she was amazing! She ensured that each person was taken care of throughout the event. It is very hard to find a restaurant with a rating of a perfect 10, but Angelina's is! Loved it!“

“Went there with a party of 10. Was very good. Went back the following week with my wife. Food is delicious. Interior very well decorated. Highly recommended.“

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

“I love family style dinner and enjoying an evening with my other half“

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

“This little gem is in a small strip mall on Rt 130 North in North Brunswick, less than a mile from my home. Went there first one evening on a whim. Been back often. Nothing pretentious. Good, personal, friendly service. Quick kitchen, even when busy. Never waited to be seated. Fresh baked bread is yummy. Salads are simple. Entrees are delicious and very well prepared. Pasta always al dente. Sauces well spiced and seasoned. Chicken, veal, eggplant, veggies, tomato sauces,cream sauces, mushroom sauces all excellent. I will continue to frequent.“

“Had a slice with sausage and onion love the sauce , pizza wasn’t over powering with cheese was able to taste all the flavors of the sauce , workers very friendly and professional asked me how i liked it 🙂 I will be back“

“Food is amazing! Great staff, great service, and prices inline. Highly recommend“

“This was our first time dining at Bello's and the place was clean and family friendly. We ordered fried mushrooms which were previously frozen and not very good and I had the buffalo wings which were average with little flavor. We both had a salad which was good and then a bar pie and eggplant parmesan which was good.“

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

“Aunt Butchies has outstanding food and an amazing atmosphere. They never disappoint. The service is always impeccable. Always my place to go for a surperb meal and cocktail.“

“I love the pizza at Lisa's. It's got that thick tomato sauce and the cheese is great. Plenty of parking and the restroom is always clean.
When I'm craving pizza, this is the place. Even if it is a 20 minute drive.

Wheelchair accessibility: I don't remember if there's an entrance for wheelchair's. So I do apologize for that. I don't want to say one thing and it ends up being something else.“