50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pompton Lakes

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“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.“

“I can’t rave enough about Gene and the gang at Frank’s Pizza. Our son was in a play at StageWorks 237 on Hamburg Turnpike. We don’t know the area well but I was looking, last minute (Thurs 11/3, the first night of the show) for somewhere to have a cast party for 19 kids and at least one chaperone per kid on Sat 11/5 after the show. I thought it would be easy to find a pizza place because where we live most places are open on Saturdays until at least 10-11p Finding an appropriate place was proving to be very difficult because apparently most places in Pompton Lakes close by 8:30p, even on Saturday. I asked the pizza place closest to the theater, which shall remain nameless, but they not-so-nicely turned me away, even though I was going to guarantee them 30-40 people. I kept googling and found Frank’s, just a minute down the road. I was nervous to ask because of how I was treated at the other place but I cautiously asked Gene if they could host our party. He enthusiastically agreed. What made this even nicer is that they actually close at 8:30p but would stay open for us - which meant that we had the whole place to ourselves! We started trickling in about 8:50p. Approximately 40 people. Gene had a full staff - two wonderful servers who graciously dealt with our chaos and like four guys dealing with the counter orders. There was more than enough food, everything was delicious, and they couldn’t have been nicer. If we do any other plays at StageWorks or Rhino theaters, Frank’s will be our only choice for our cast party. It was so amazing for the kids to have closure on their play in such a great space. It’s large, clean, and the servers are fantastic. I don’t know if they normally do parties but if you’re thinking of having a large gathering in this area, this is the place to do it. The kids appreciated it so much! Thank you Gene and staff!“

“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 !“

“Angelina's Fine Italian Deli is a culinary treasure in Hawthorne, renowned for its authentic Italian sandwiches and homemade salads. The deli's chicken cutlets are particularly noteworthy. The generous portions and the deli's commitment to quality. With a warm and welcoming staff, Angelina's provides not just a meal, but an experience that resonates with the comfort of traditional Italian hospitality. The deli's atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for a casual lunch or a hearty take-out dinner. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Angelina's Fine Italian Deli is a must-visit for anyone seeking the flavors of Italy served with a side of genuine care.“

“Fabulous service, food and atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!“

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

“The best pizza in NJ“

“Amazing new spot in Suffern“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“The food it’s delicious! We love everyone that we tried so far! Highly recommend.“

“A wonderful Meal and great service every time. BYOB is an added plus“

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

“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable“

“My family and I have been coming to Il Palazzo for as long as I can remember. Whether it is ordering a weekly pizza, visiting in person for dinner or holding a family event at Il Palazzo, we are always treated as family. Recently we held our son’s Graduation party at Il Palazzo and as always, Sal went over the top to make our family feel at home. Nicole is very easy to work with and pays attention to details and requests meeting all accommodations. Many of our guests had not been to Il Palazzo before and at the conclusion of our event shared how delicious the food was. If you are looking to host a party or celebration, or if you are simply looking for a new restaurant, I highly recommend checking out Il Palazzo. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you again to Sal, Nicole and the Il Palazzo staff for a wonderful celebration!“

“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.“

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

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“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“

“A hidden gem of an excellent italian restaurant. From the moment you step in, you're warmly greeted by the hostess. They immediately serve you complimentary Bruschetta along with salami and cheese. Outstanding taste! The Caesar salad was delicious! Perfectly prepared with just the right amount of dressing with a hint of anchovies. The Chicken Parmigiana was also perfectly prepared. Three pieces of thinly sliced tender chicken topped off with a generous amount of homemade marinara and mozzarella. The featured pistachio martini should not be missed. Amazingly prepared with a small scoop of pistachio ice cream. It definitely could also be served as a dessert drink. After the table is cleared, you are served with a small plate of sliced fresh cantaloupe and mini biscotti cookies. The dessert selections included two homemade choices. A decadent looking chocolate lava soufflé and a rich chocolate banana bread served warm with a premium tasting vanilla ice cream and whip cream. The banana bread dessert was one of the finest desserts I've had. Outstanding texture, flavor and sweetness. Service was attentive and on point however, our server did neglect to enter our appetizer when ordering our food from the kitchen. This is a family friendly neighborhood restaurant that has a great selection of fine foods, desserts and service. Valet parking on this Friday evening was the only parking option. The valet service was equally as good as the restaurant service. Engaging, attentive, friendly and polite.

Parking: Valet only on this Friday evening.“

“We use to Frequent Nadie’s all the time when they were in Wayne. Honestly since they moved we forgot about them. Went there last night for dinner and I must say it was outstanding. Our young waiter was awesome. Had the pan fried scallops over bruschetta and arugula with fresh homemade rigatoni it was amazing..the scallops were sliced thin the rigatoni was mouth watering. Even their house salad was like a remembered it. This Gem of a restaurant is A Must Stop I highly recommend it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️?“

“If you want top notch food and service, you need go to this restaurant. I first went to Justin's few years ago. We don't get to go as much now because we have moved, but it's as delicious as ever! We took my children here for my bday dinner. We drove few minutes because we love this place so much.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Very welcoming, great food, wonderful service. Casual atmosphere with 5 star food. Being a BYOB made it perfect. We could enjoy our favorite wines and keep the tab very, very reasonable. My only regret was not coming here sooner. It was like dining with family without the arguments. Lol. Don't drive by this wonderful place like I did for years. You won't be disappointed. Parking is no problem as they have their own lot.“

“Excellent food & service!“

“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.“

“Experienced staff in the Italian specialty department“

“We brought the family here tonight to grab a pie because we have heard great things. Well, they are all true! The pizza was delicious (the kiddos loved it) & JP the owner was very friendly. We will definitely be coming back again! Thanks“

“My dinner was incredible I had surf and turf with mashed potatoes, corn and burnt broccoli sooooo good! Service was impeccable wine was recommended and was perfect for the meal and because it was my birthday they brought out tiramisu which was out of sight all because I said it was my birthday when I made the open table reservations It may be pricey to some but definitely worth it this is not fast food it's dining at it's finest“

“The best of the best place to come and enjoy the ultimate dinner party on a Thursday night. Ten stars! The food is absolutely delicious and the environment is exhilarating. A must place to come and visit. Thank me later.“

“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.“

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

“We live in Rhode Island and visit Wayne often. Positano never disappoints. Whether it be delivery or dine in the food is excellent. Rigatoni with vodka was awesome! Pizza is fantastic! The special stuffed mushrooms were amazing- we even took an order back to the hotel with us. The service was outstanding and it’s a nice dining atmosphere. We will be back again for sure!!“

“Excellent service Excellent Food!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 !“

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

“I have tried many different things there and it has never disappointed. This is a must try . Great new place for town“

“Amazing food and amazing customer service!“

“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.“