50 Best Italian Restaurants near Riverside

“Best Pizza in South Jersey, can’t go wrong with this family. Mike Havers“

“I love this place. Always a Riverside staple for us. The staff is nice, especially to the kids walking home from school when they stop for a slice and a boost. At least, that's what my 11yr old says. ? Always nice to know there are still good people.“

“My Wife and I had a Fabulous Meal on Friday 06/21/24. From the fresh oysters to the main entrees. Staff were very polite and efficient. We were not rushed.. Definitely will be returning soon!!“

“We held an 80th birthday party at Verona. The service was top notch and owners beyond accommodating. The guests said they want to come back! The clams casino is my favorite. The outdoor seating is great.“

“We had our son’s rehearsal dinner here, everything was great . We Had Taylor , who did everything, she was by herself, due to someone calling out . She severed over 30 people from Appetizers to dessert all with a smile . She helped set everything up and was amazing . Great food and atmosphere! A super special shout out to Taylor , she’s an absolute ROCKSTAR!“

“Excellent Bolognese and Tiramisu!“

“We had a great experience! Our table got a pie, 1 cheesesteak with, 1 cheesesteak without and a chicken parm sandwich. We loved everything! They were super busy w carryout (1st eagles game vs the cowboys) and we still got our food quickly. Great service and great waiter!“

“The food is fantastic and the service is excellent. Everyone is very friendly and polite. We're always impressed with the food and quality of service. I have recommended this restaurant to many of my friends and family. Awesome restaurant!!!“

“We had the most amazing meal on Mother’s Day at Albertino’s Italian! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented as each dish was crafted with care and bursting with authentic Italian flavor. The desserts were equally impressive, a perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making us feel right at home. What truly set the experience apart, though, was the service. The staff was incredibly friendly, kind, and attentive and efficient without ever making us feel rushed. Their genuine hospitality added so much to the evening. Albertino’s is a true gem. We’ll absolutely be back! Paul“

“I’m a SJ native and have been going to Scotto with my girlfriend for about 5 years. It is hands down the best pizza around. We will drive well out of our way to get it. It’s a travesty that all of these “best pizza” lists don’t choose it as it should be better known. Look at the reviews.

If you want brick oven pizza or a fancy sit down, yes that is not here. But Scotto is the place to get the best pizza.“

“It was a new place, so we decided to give it a try. The staff was friendly and sandwiches were so good. I got The Guido and tried a bite of my mom's Nonna's Special. The fact the ingredients are fresh certainly helps. I'll definitely order from here again. I dug their vanilla cream soda as well.“

“Chef Kevin is truly a Culinary Genius. All of his dishes are spectacular. The presentation is well done and the portions are just the right size. Pricing is right on point considering todays world. I can't say enough about the delicious desserts. Always a nice selection. Thank you Chef Kevin for bringing a little piece of Italy to Medford.“

“Have had dinner there several times with friends and everyone has always been most complimentary of meals served. I have personally enjoyed the shrimp and scallops as well as stuffed flounder. Also ordered for take out catering trays of chicken and penne vodka for a family event which were wonderful. Great place with a strong menu and terrific meals. Also ordered several catered dinners for my family including chicken Marcella and penne vodka.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Nunzio’s this evening for a work gathering. Every course was excellent! I cannot wait to bring my family back. The food was fresh and delicious.“

“Six of us had dinner and we all enjoyed our meals. Four of us had one of the specials which consisted of crab and lobster ravioli with grilled shrimp. Delicious! Veal parm and a fish dish rounded out our meals. Nice portions and service was great. We have eaten here multiple times and intend to head back.“

“Lovely atmosphere, very good food and our Waiter Nick was wonderful!“

“Great cocktails, delicious food, and overall great atmosphere“

“I had a delicious lunch meal with my family. The bread was a great start to the meal. All of the dishes were delicious and so was the dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Great dinner and great service. I had the crab cakes and my partner had the Rib-eye special both were outstanding. Worth every cent and we can’t wait to go back!“

“My family and I’ve been here a handful of times. We’ve enjoyed birthdays and time with friends. The food is delicious and tastes like home made Italian cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, while the service is timely and our servers were always attentive, whether we were outside or indoors. I highly recommend this spot to friends and will be back for another date night/special occasion!“

“The staff are cheerful and on their toes. My veal parm was a gargantuan portion. All our dishes were authentic and savory. Our bartender, Angelo, has a warm and fun personality - very helpful.“

“THE FOOD,,,,,AMAZING ANGELO IS SUPERB. THE DECOR THE LOVE U WILL FEEL AS U ENTER“

“Wonderful service - outstanding food (the Penne Arribratta was one of the BEST pasta dishes I’ve ever had anywhere). Friendly owners - we can’t wait to go again!“

“We got their menu in our mailbox last week. Tried them tonight and we enjoyed their food very much. Nice thin crispy crust, nicely seasoned sauce, nice amount of cheese and toppings. A definite "recommend" !“

“Love the Spiedino de mare, I get all scallops. Thanks Carrabbas for the birthday tiramisu....yummm“

“Visited Angelos's on Friday, 9/29/23 for late lunch. Had several out of town Family members (10) and 3 babies with me. Dana was our server. She was very friendly, and excellent waitress. With 3 babies in our group was a little hectic at times. Food as usual was delicious. Some ate Pasta, others had cheese steaks. Food always fresh. Tony is was so great seeing you again. Thanks to Dana for making our dining experience memorable. Always 5 stars, but really should be 10. Will be back again real soon. Sincerely, Carmella Donaghy“

“Great, tasty food. Wonderful service. Great drinks.“

“I have had perhaps 6 to 8 important family gatherings/parties at Amici in the last five years, and it just gets better and better. Tonight we had an anniversary dinner and it couldn’t have gone better. They know how important service is to their clients and it is their number one priority with a close second being there incredible food, which is always so impressive. Thank you to the talented owners, managers, servers and also Halle at the front, who truly makes everyone feel welcome and served and happy. This is the Cherry Hill place to go when you want the meal to be perfect and the service to be Top notch! Thank you Amici for your focus on every detail.“

“Chris, our server, was excellent, making food recommendations and frequently coming to our table for follow up. We started with shared appetizers of fried calamari and whipped ricotta with fig jam and crostini. Both were delicious. My linguine with succulent clams in white wine and garlic/EVOO was very tasty and the portion size was plentiful, so much so that I had to take some home with me.“

“Best Pizza on town…Very friendly and Nice people“

“Carollo’s little Italy is awesome everything we have ever gotten there is great. All the chicken, pasta and seafood dishes are great. We Also love the mussels in red sauce and the bruschetta was the best we ever had. The staff is so nice and friendly and do an awesome job.“

“Super nice place and service and food was so delicious Everything was so excellent. I will give five stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Our waitress, Amanda was exceptional. Our wait was short, the food was dynamite from the bread basket and dip to the appetizer, Soup, salad and our entrées.“

“We just had our family Christmas dinner here and the staff was amazing! They were so friendly and on top of everything. The food was delicious, even our 1.5 yr old grandson couldn’t stop eating everything. The manager was the absolute kindest man I’ve met, our reservation was running a little late on their end and he made up for in such a nice way to our family plus thanked both our sons and daughter in law for serving in the Army. This is an absolutely beautiful place to eat that looks amazing, has wonderful food, drinks and excellent staff and management! Thank you again for our wonderful family memories here.“

“My niece had her law school graduation party here the other night and the entire family, 21 of us, cannot say enough about the excellent food and service that we received. My elderly mother and I were early when they were still setting up, and they welcomed us with open arms and got us some coffee because it was so rainy and cold. The food was excellent. We had many courses, and my sister-in-law said that they were extremely accommodating and offered many choices at a good price for the menu. The owner was lovely to work with. I cannot say enough about how excellent the food was as was the superb service that we received from the entire team. They were on every need amidst a very busy restaurant while navigating around walkers and people like absolute pros... with a smile on their face the entire time. I sincerely hope that the owner and staff see this review.“

“Ate at the Philmont location last night. We had the Margherita pizza, cheesesteak, and truffle fries. Everything was delicious and our waitress, Katie, was the best. Ran into some friends that were also really enjoying themselves. Great spot.“

“Highly recommend, food is outstanding and the staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely the Italian gem in Northeast Philadelphia.“

“Went there with 2 of my friends for dinner the other night. We’ve never been there before, but have heard great things. Dinner was delicious, large portions, excellent server, and great atmosphere. Definitely will be back!!!“

“great dinner with friends tonight. waitress actually remembered us from a few months ago. thank you for the great food and service. salmon was delicious!“

“Had an excellent dinner there tonight. The food was delicious and plentiful. Pricing was good for the amount of food we received. The waiter was great and attentive we didn’t have to wait long for anything. Look forward to visiting again soon.“

“Had a party for 30+ people. Everything was first class! Food was out of this world, service great, atmosphere nice. Manager was great to work with. All my guest raved about the food. I Just discovered this place in December and it is by far my favorite place!!“

“Georgettis catering made our party easy and amazing!!!“

“Bruno’s has the best pizza for miles around. Although the pizza is good to take away, it’s best enjoyed on premises. The tomato pie is excellent. Their dining service is great and really makes up for the lack of atmosphere in the dining area.

Vegetarian options: Vegans can really enjoy the tomato pie.“

“Great Italian food and service.“

“Very friendly people. Very good authentic Italian food. Best Italian Roast Pork sandwich around. So glad they opened back up. You won’t be disappointed!“

“playing pool the balls got stuck. I expected the manager to be Irish. But he was clearly Russian! Hey, he had the keys. But I think I m thinking about Daly's bar.“

“As usual an outstanding meal. Food was amazing, service was excellent and well worth the price. Will definitely be coming back soon.“

“Amazing food, price reasonable, amazing waiter Lenny :) great atmosphere ❤️❤️“

“They make their food the way you suggest it to them! I asked for my pizza well done and I love it! The pie was perfectly done right! Their chicken Caesar wrap made with wheat tortillas was fantastic too!“

“Lots of Italian restaurants in South Jersey, but Allora stands out. The fact that it is combined with Nene has taken it to another level with the ability to order woodfired pizzas and have a really bright open beautiful dining experience. First you are given bread that comes out of that wood fire oven, some with tomato sauce on them and served with their homemade basil aïoli. We have tried multiple appetizers over the years and all of them are delicious, we try our hardest not to order them and save room for dessert, but that always fails because the appetizers are so delicious. Don’t miss the Caesar salad and the portion is absolutely large enough for two people. If you were getting Parmesan style anything, it is delicious here because the way they fry the items keeps them extremely crispy and not greasy and their tomato sauce is second to none in all of New Jersey. Seafood is very good here, they have a great tuna dish, and I am a sucker for their spicy shrimp and crab. When we do save room for dessert, their choices are always very interesting and over the years more have turned to being homemade so don’t miss the lemon cake and tiramisu. I can go on and on about the food, but then I wouldn’t have room to mention their friendly and tenured staff and owner that are always welcoming and have a passion for what they do. Their location in Marlton on Main Street also has a very nice private room for events.“