50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pompton Plains

“My wife and I met friends for dinner at Pizza Man. Pizza Man is a casual BYOB store front Italian and pizza restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and warm and the menu is quite extensive. There are many options that include soups, salads, appetizers, veal, chicken, seafood, pasta and pizza. We began by sharing a very good antipasto. It was large and packed with generous amounts of meats, cheeses, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, olives and greens. For entrees we chose the pasta festival, chicken piccata, veal piccata and the chicken francese. All entrees were served over pasta. The pasta festival was in a brandy sauce with shrimp, chicken and bowtie pasta. Portions were large and we all brought home enough for another meal. We finished with delicious cannolis and tiramisu for dessert. Pizza Man offers very good Italian food in a comfortable setting.“

“Yes..Staff, Service and Food always great! Have been dining here since they opened. We enjoy the Jekyll and Hyde calamari and the spiedini appetizers. Anton makes a great rack of pork and filet mignon. We ended with cappuccinos which hit the spot. 👍👍👍👍👍“

“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“

“Perfect seamless reservation - plenty of parking even texted to let us know where to park. Inside wonderful atmosphere all the staff was friendly. The food was amazing -especially the Caesar Salad . A thank you card in my left over bag ❤️ the bathroom has a full changing station with supplies . Thoughtful touches throughout the experience that really make you feel the owners care -which makes me so happy I came here . I recommend definitely to anyone !“

“Had my daughters wedding tonight at Il tulipano I give it a 5 stars Mario helped us so much Cocktail hour was absolutely outstanding our dinners was amazing the workers took such good care of us Thank you so much Mario and staff the Capozzi family“

“Well, this is a special place, don't you believe? Let's see.I was walking around looking for a place to eat and saw this deli , mind you that when you see a line outside a deli and customers willing wait in the cold for food , you know the food is going to be off the hook ! In line a sweet man was telling the history of the deli and how is the best town and anything I choose will definitely make me happy, another customer arrives and tells me to how much he loves it ! I knew I had found a gem that needs to be shared , because customer's are raving for it , the employees and owner sweetest guy very patient in waiting for me to decide what I wanted I even bought few things brought from Italy while I waited for My delicious 🤤 Little Nicky sandwich 🥪 which not only is so big I ate it for lunch and dinner 🍽️ is the best sandwich I've had in years ! I appreciate the stories of when it was established. I care so much for the excellent customer service and the way they run the place makes you feel like you step into a home! I'm definitely looking forward to what to try next!!! Sorry for the no picture of the sandwich, I ate the whole thing 🤣 don't forget grab freshly made mozzarella!!!!!“

“Matthew 's Restaurant is 1 of the best restaurants in North NJ if NOT The Best. The food is always Delicious & Service is excellent. Beyond that, the atmosphere or aviance is excellent. The vibe & energy is first rate positive fun & culinary enjoyment. I believe that this fine dining experience is also driven by the owner Matthew who is usually in the restaurant greeting guests & helping out. When you visit Matthew's you'll have a great time and it'll feel like you're on mini-vacation from the stress of every day life while seemingly enjoying the warmth of family. It may be a cliche but it's definitely true. 10 stars ⭐ out of 10.“

“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.😋“

“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable“

“Dante’s has truly transformed the old Alexis Steakhouse space with a modern, refreshing facelift and a fantastic menu to match. It’s the perfect spot for happy hour, a night out with family or friends, or even a business lunch. One of the standout features is their exclusive upstairs party room, which accommodates 75+ guests—ideal for baby showers, bridal showers, or business meetings. The space includes a flat-screen TV for presentations or party highlights, plus its own private bathroom and bar. Convenience is another plus: Dante’s offers plenty of parking and is located near all major highways (Rt. 46, Rt. 3, Parkway, Turnpike, and Rt. 80). The cozy bar area is great for catching a game, and their intimate lounge space comfortably seats up to 10 people with private wait service—perfect for small gatherings. I’ve enjoyed Dante’s for everything from meeting friends and business lunches to happy hours and private lounge get-togethers. The food never disappoints: the prime burger is massive and made with quality prime rib, the tuna tartare is fresh and loaded with avocado, and their homemade chips are addictive. The clams casino are packed with flavor, the steak sandwich features premium cuts, and the pear salad with grilled chicken is a delicious option if you’re looking for something lighter. Check it out—you won’t be disappointed!“

“The best pizza in NJ“

“From the moment we walked in, the host greeted us like old friends and walked us right to our table — I instantly had a good feeling, and I was right. Our server was awesome — super friendly, knew the menu inside out, and was on top of everything all night.

The menu is classic Italian but with a twist — way more interesting than your standard North Jersey Italian spot. The ossobuco was fantastic (if I had to nitpick, I’d say the risotto could’ve used a touch less water and a heavier hand with the parm). The clams were fresh and baked to perfection, and my son devoured his ravioli. For dessert, the bread pudding was absolutely unreal — honestly worth the trip alone.

Safe to say we’ll be regulars!“

“Great food, excellent service!“

“This is one of my Fav. Italian Restaurants. The Food is Delicious. The Hostess’, Servers & Staff are friendly & attentive. Many Friends & Family have been coming here for years. Each visit we enjoy the whole atmosphere!“

“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!!!“

“Celebrated my daughter's
50th Birthday at Sear House Grill this past weekend. The entire experience was Outstanding! From the beginning with coordinating the details,
with Louie, the manager, to the actual celebration,
everything progressed
smoothly. The service was impeccable, the food
was exquisite in flavor,
variety & presentation.
Thank you to our server,
Holti (hope I spelled his correctly), you were exemplary! The staff were warmly welcoming, as we entered the restaurant.
I will certainly
coordinate another event
at Sear House Grill!👏🏾“

“My husband and his family have been going here for years. So many amazing meals here! We asked them to do our catering for our baby shower, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the food! Thank you for making our day so special!“

“We had dinner at Il Gusto while visiting from out of town for a baby shower. We came here with our toddler after an exhausting drive and we were blown away by their kindness. As a fancier restaurant, we were initially unsure how toddler-friendly they would be. But they were talking and playing with our daughter through the meal and one very sweet employee even went in the back and found a tiny fork for her to use without us asking! And beyond that, everything we ate was fantastic! Highly recommend this restaurant to families!“

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

“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.“

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

“Came here with my husband for our anniversary. The garlic spread on the bread with scallions was so good! Then the homemade bread was so fresh out of the oven! The mozzy sticks and marinara were delicious! Crispy and cheesy. The sauce was wonderful. The potatoe croquettes were also so good and the sauce was amazing!! The soup was one of my favorites. Just right. I loved the thin noodles. The salad was ok but my husband enjoyed it. The chicken skillet with bruschetta was AMAZING! Very generous portions. The sauce was so flavorful. I added mushrooms and best mushrooms ever! The spinach was a little salty but great! And the bruschetta mixed was a wonderful mix! I truly did love it. The calamari was okay but not my thing. The pasta was amazing! And all homemade. My husband liked the calamari but didn’t realize it wasn’t breaded. The cookie and Ice cream were great! I liked the cheesecake! Very light! Highly recommend and would come back. Service was wonderful and I enjoyed how they spaced out the food.“

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

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

“The best thin Sicilian pizza I have ever had in my 56 years of life. Recommended 100%.“

“Excellent food & 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 time at Divina yesterday…definitely not my last. It was a bridal shower event.. and it was more than perfect…Divina served a delicious meal, desserts and wine, at least three appetizers…and the service..spot on..waiter always ready to assist…highly recommend. 10⭐s“

“Amazing food every time. I went last night with friends for dinner and had, what may just be the best pasta dish, I ever had... but you'll have to see for yourself. And the Eccola Martini is another fave. Cheers!“

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

“Casa Nostra in Caldwell is our new go-to Italian spot. Kelly and I had dinner there last weekend and everything was outstanding — the food, the service, the whole vibe.

The best part was meeting Nicola, the owner/chef, and his wife Rosa. Nicola's Sicilian and came out to chat once he heard I'm Sicilian too (on my grandmother's side) — he got a kick out of it since I don't look it at all. Super warm, genuine people.

We just moved to the area and this is exactly the kind of neighborhood staple we were hoping to find. We'll be back regularly.“

“Service was impeccable. Sat at the bar and ate there. As you can see from the pictures everything was spectacular. Generous portions too! Had enough for lunch the next day lol. Be sure to try their pizza as an app. Their bartenders are the best!“

“EVERYTHING was outstanding. That in a nut shell is putting it mildly!! Four of us went to dinner on a rainy, rainy Thursday night. You would think the restaurant would be empty because of the torrential rain,nope. They had a wonderful dinner crowd. We started with the stuffed or artichoke that was outstanding.Our entrees were Barramundi , two of us had lamb chops and the other Nino‘s pasta. Trying all three dinners I couldn’t tell you which I like the best. Yes, I can. It was my pasta that I haven’t had in years from them. Needless to say the service was outstanding we just miss seeing Amy. Don’t worry we’ll be back. SOON… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Adam took great care of us here. First time at this establishment. Delicious appetizers, pastas, pizza and gelato! Limited parking and smaller sized restaurant but delicious food and kind staff! Would recommend making a reservation if you can.“

“Tried familia pizzeria for the first time. Did not disappoint! Food was absolutely fantastic and the service was excellent! Highly recommend this spot!“

“Wow! Took us years to get here… but so glad we did! I’m an Italian originally from Queens who doesn’t much care to eat an Italian restaurant when I can get it home cooked. My better half, however, is a boy from Brooklyn, who is Italian by osmosis & loves to eat it out of the home. For his birthday we wanted to go somewhere special. We did! LuNello ranks up there as one of our favorite Italian Restaurants EVER… From the valet staff, to the maitre D, hostesses & waitstaff, to the ambiance… and the FOOD. There are basic dishes on the menu but so many interesting & varied plates that I was blown away! Everything we ate, from appys, to main courses, and dessert (famous bread pudding) were the best!“

“Beautiful place, great food, great service and they don't rush customers out. The lemon butter fillet of sole was absolutely delicious! I will definitely go back. 👍💯“

“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.“

“My daughter and I were in the area for an appt. and we came across Tino’s and I have to admit this is by far THE BEST Pizza we have ever tasted in our life!!!!! If you have not gone there- please do!!! They have excellent food and will not disappoint. Cheers!!!!“

“Vengo spesso da La Cambusa per una pausa veloce, ma non trovo il locale sull’app Coverflex; sapete se accettate i buoni pasto?“

“We recently had a luncheon (for a funeral) at this restaurant- I just wanted to say how good the food was & the service was great - I would highly recommend this place - thank you!“

“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.“

“Came here for the first time and enjoyed the double veal chop special - cooked perfectly in a demi glace sauce . Service was great - quickly took our order and served in a reasonable amount of time. It was BYOB so we were able to pair our meal with our favorite red wine“

“All the different meals I’ve had at Columbia Inn have been amazing! I’m never disappointed. Their pizza is amazing too!!!“

“We had the Junior and Uncle Paulie. Both were delicious!! Love the yankee fans and now Mozzarella God fans 🙂“

“During current lock-down - Benvenuti offers a great "Meal for 4" which could easily be called "Meal for 6". More importantly - tastes great. And brought out to my car - not necessarily because of the crisis - but because the trays were too hot ! Great experience and highly recommend.“

“Our meal was DELICIOUS! Scallop appetizer followed by entrees of halibut, bronzino and orata. Wonderful service made for a beautiful evening“

“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 !“

“Best white pizza EVER! Thank you! 🦋💙“

“It's pricier than an average restaurant, but if you're looking for a more upscale experience this place is a great choice. And that's coming from someone who doesn't prefer upscale places. The meatball appetizer is amazing, as is the cheese pastry appetizer. There are a lot of pasta dishes that you won't find in a normal restaurant. I can say this pretty confidently because I didn't recognize half of the items on the menu =D

The pasta is all homemade and the sauces were delicious.

The atmosphere is perfect for small groups. My wife and I went with two other couples and it was very easy to visit and hear each other. The music playing on the speakers wasn't loud enough to interfere with any conversation, and it was just loud enough to provide some nice background music.

Would definitely recommend checking out this restaurant if you're looking for a slightly upscale place.“