50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pompton Lakes

“I had my daughter’s bridal shower at Axton’s. Anton and his team did an amazing job. The food was delicious and the service was incredible. I highly recommend his restaurant for small parties. Thank you for making this special day perfect.“

“Monica‘s restaurant is a great place to eat delicious food. Very friendly professional, hard-working staff.“

“This is a classic New Jersey pizzeria. Owner is very nice. The workers are very nice and one thing I noticed about this restaurant is they are very, very clean, which says a lot nowadays. I’ve had different slices throughout the years and it’s always good today. I tried the buffalo slice. This one was pretty good. There was a lot of cheese on it and when they make their buffalo slice, they have the tomato sauce with it so it depends on your preference. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone in the area next time.“

“Highly recommend. Walked in to see about 6+ specialty pies to try. I ordered a spinach/ricotta & a broccoli/ricotta was amazing. Hot fresh & great taste. They do have a sit down server area with a full menu as well. Service was fast and professional. Definitely stopping by again….“

“Attended a baby shower. The food was the best I have ever had in a long time. Everything was delicious. I will be back really soon“

“The atmosphere and food is always 5 ⭐️. Met Mario the chef fantastic !“

“Another wonderful evening at Cibo e Vino. Delicious meals, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Anything we’ve ordered has been outstanding. And love that it’s so close to home!“

“No matter what you order, it is delicious. The family is always so friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable.“

“The best pizza in NJ“

“Just delicious and the service for our large group was fantastic“

“Amazing spot. Have been here a bunch now. Great for date nights; girls nights and event a solo date. Staff is well versed in their food, kind, patient. I enjoyed just bringing a book and enjoying time“

“Fabulous food, excellent service, wonderful restaurant !!!“

“Excellent food and service always an enjoyable evening at Michael Angelo’s in Fairfield“

“Wonderful Italian food. Celebrated our anniversary with family. Homemade ravioli were delish. Will return soon.

Kid-friendliness: Kids had child portions of macaroni which were ample. Loved the bread and table bruschetta.“

“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable“

“Not your typical Italian restaurant, with chicken parm, Veal marsala, chicken francese etc. Quite different & delicious. Friendly wait staff and very attentive and hospitable. Appreciative owner. A favorite for sure.“

“Had a surprise birthday party here for my sister in law. The staff, including Brianna and Jasmine were fantastic. They were so accommodating with our requests and the service and food were on point! We were able to arrive early to decorate our party area that already looked very nice without our decorations. We picked off their standard party menu but they had no problem tweaking it to our requests. Last minute requests for pasta and butter for kids was no problem. We have already placed a deposit for my daughter's bridal shower for next year. Also..BYOB!!!“

“I recently celebrated my birthday at an Amore restaurant, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance made me feel right at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, Marco and Roberto ensured our evening went smoothly from start to finish. The food was absolutely phenomenal. We started with an assortment of antipasti & family style appetizers that were fresh and bursting with flavor. My guests enjoyed a variety of dishes, from delicate seafood pasta to juicy skirt steak, and everyone left raving about their meals. The portions were generous, and each dish felt like it had been prepared with so much care and attention. To top off the meal, we indulged in classic cheese cakes, chocolate cake, espresso, cappuccino…all with just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, this restaurant made my birthday celebration extra special. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and cozy atmosphere created the perfect dining experience. I can’t wait to return! Thank you, Marcos and Roberto ❤️“

“Had my daughter’s bridal shower here Saturday. It was amazing. My friends all said it was one of the best bridal shower they have been to. A large selection of food and fabulous ambience. I highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed.😋“

“We had my daughters baby shower here yesterday. The food was absolutely amazing! The manager Sam was extremely easy to work with long distance (I live in Pennsylvania). The wait staff were very friendly and attentive . I would highly recommend this place for a private party.“

“I have celiac and am dairy free and felt very safe dining here. Ordered a gluten free bolognese and it was DELICIOUS and the mocktails/cocktails were fantastic as well. Can’t wait to come here again!

Dietary restrictions: Amazing gluten and dairy free options. Staff was very accommodating!“

“Excellent service amazing food great atmosphere we love Aussie's you must go and try it“

“E&V has the BEST Italian food ever., why go anywhere else. E&V has been around for over 50years. Thank you for great food always. Eric“

“Such a great place, from the food to the staff there is no where else I go to enjoy quality time with friends and family. love it here and thank you Ilpanino for always going above and beyond.“

“Recommend: Pork Braciole & Meatball with gnocchi, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken
Good: clams and mussels in white wine garlic sauce, pan seared scallops with rigatoni
Meh: house salad

The pork Braciole was very unique but the meatballs and gnocchi were a little too soft for it to be perfect.

The clams and mussels were tasty and the sauce was thickened and was delicious on the bread.

The scallops were sliced thinly and ended up being a little overcooked.

Fettuccine Alfredo in my opinion the noodles were too thin to hold up to the thick sauce but it was the favorite of others.“

“The 1st two times here were a bit of a disappointment. Bad rude service and subpar food. I guess the 3rd time is the charm. We had amazing service, great atmosphere and awesome food. Everything was great and we are planning on going back this week.“

“I highly recommend this restaurant. Service and food are excellent.“

“This is my husband’s favorite pizza. He has been coming to this place since he was in high school. The best! We love positano!“

“The food is fantastic and the staff is warm and welcoming. It is our favorite for a cozy lunch or dinner. From the bread to dessert you will not be disappointed.“

“I would put this restaurant above just about any restaurant in the state of New Jersey and maybe all restaurants in Jersey as far as freshness Taste price and service. Everyone I ever brought here was amazed at how good the food is.As I’m reading all these reviews, there’s always that one who will find something wrong so they can sound like they know more than everybody else. this restaurant is in a class all its own trust me. The owner Rosario, who is the chef is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and his food is truly amazing. The best experience I ever had and every time I come the experience is absolutely amazing. By the way, I’ve been in just about every restaurant around. I’m in the restaurant business. I should know. if I could give this Restaurant 10 stars I would.“

“Excellent food & service!“

“We had a wonderful Dinner at Novelli Restaurant in Wayne NJ yesterday celebrating my amazing Wife Karen's birthday. Food,service and ambiance was outstanding !“

“Great Italian restaurant, great service and atmosphere. But the most important thing is the food - the food we received was a wonderful ray of Italy on this rainy day. Even though there were loud parties nearby, it was great. It's definitely worth visiting.“

“Wow! We just had pasta alla vodka with breaded chicken and garlic knots… completely amazing! It was so delicious and plentiful! I’d never ordered before but have it a try bc of the Dine2Donate this evening and everything was super delicious. We will be coming back soon! Thank you for supporting our swimmers. 💕💕💕“

“Very cozy intimate Italian restaurant with a great menu. Daily lunch and dinner specials available. This I a local neighborhood storefront place with very attentive professional service. Large portions with nice dessert options. This is a BYOB with stemware provided. Definitely an old school vibe. Can’t wait to go back.

Parking: On street parking“

“There is never a time that I can say that the experience wasn’t exceptional from start to finish. The food is always incredibly fresh, and you could truly taste the quality in every bite. The menu offers a wonderful variety of Italian dishes, each prepared with great attention to detail. The staff at Villa Rosa were equally impressive, providing friendly and attentive service that makes each meal even more enjoyable. They were knowledgeable about the menu and eager to ensure that the dining experience was perfect. Check them out for your next event as well! They supplied my office with a great variety for our holiday party this year! Overall, Villa Rosa is a gem in Hawthorne that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious Italian cuisine and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.“

“We have never had a bad meal here, and this time was even better than the last. The lobster ravioli with rock shrimp in vodka sauce was perfectly cooked and seasoned, as was the malfadine with crumbled sausage and peas. The pasta is never overcooked, unlike some area restaurants.“

“This pizza is shockingly good! I've had it all, including in Italy - North and South - and this made the bar!“

“3 lunch specials Incredible value and quality is top notch Absolutely delicious! Thank you 🌟“

“Had my surprise 60th birthday party at Arca. It is beautiful restaurant the choir loft is a great place for a small gathering and the food was amazing. The staff was so attentive to my guest and their service was amazing! Can't wait to go back for dinner.“

“Greeted & seated immediately upon arrival even though we were early for our reservation! Excellent & very attentive wait staff! The food was delicious & plentiful! A very bright, lovely restaurant with “Delicious Italian Food”!!!“

“Amazing food, the staff is friendly and on point with the service. Stephanie is amazing! Highly recommend“

“Has been our favorite restaurant for quite a few years. I LOVE their Veal Chop (I've had close to 100 over the years!!) and if i stray and go to pasta, the Wild Mushroom Ravioli has one of the best sauces you'll ever taste. My friend loves the Lasagna, various Chicken dishes and this time, she said the Orechiette alla Maria was so delicious! We've been starting with the Hot Antipasto for Two to get a taste of varied favorites (but they let us substitute NO mussels for extra clams). The Caesar Salad is always crisp and tasty. The service is outstanding and friendly with ample busboys delivering the extras and cleaning the table. We should also mention the super-friendly hostesses who start your meal off with a very positive note. Thank you all for an all-around enjoyable evening time and time again!“

“The food is always top notch & the Menu goes on for miles . You’ll keep coming back time after time.“

“Always great food and friendly service.“

“The food is always delicious. Rosario also supports organizations through dining to donate/coupon days contributing a percentage of the proceeds supporting humanitarian causes. You cannot beat that!“

“First off I want to say that the world needs more Gino! I came to New Jersey for work and was brought here for lunch, and I want to say right off the bat that Gino made the atmosphere welcoming and just fun In General, not to mention the pizza was hands down the best pizza I've ever had in my life! And I love pizza. Don't waste any time and just go get a slice and say hi to gino! You won't be disappointed.“

“The food is incredible everytime I am in town all I want to do is go eat there“

“I eat there all the time because they have the best bread ever. Old Italian is never a bad choice.“

“I just had an awning installed by Mauro at alutex. I was very impressed with this company. They delivered what they promised . The owner Mauro actually was present on the job site all 3 times . The product and service was top notch , delivered on time without any delays . I researched many other awning companies recommend by my townhouse community but was happy I made the right choice . You won’t be disappointed, elyse from park ridge ny“