50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rockaway

“Service and food were fantastic…we will be back again. Recommend to everyone I know“

“This was our favorite restaurant for years when we lived in NJ. We were in area last week (after 15 years). WOW - the menu, the food, the cocktails, the service and effort put into everything is still FABULOUS! Our dinner on Friday was so good, we ate there again on Saturday night. Thank you Dan and your entire team.“

“the best pizza around here. we always order and I make the wife go pick it up lol“

“The best pizza in town Love this place. Authentic pizza and even custom made. It’s simply perfect 👍“

“Olive garden is one of my favorite restaurants. Every time I am in New Jersey I like to stop in and have a meal here. From there minestrone soup, salad breadsticks and the super delicious chicken & shrimp carbonara bringing all together.

Its a nice family environment you will definitely leave full and satisfied... 💯💯

Thank you Olive garden“

“Thank you so much for honoring our Nurses during Nurses week! We appreciate you! The food was delicious 😋“

“They catered our party this weekend and did a fantastic job! Lou is great to work with, the food was delicious and the server was on point! Definitely recommend!“

“We went last night to celebrate NYE at Rosie's... the food was delicious, however we did not get our dinner until 10:45. We arrived at 8:30. In fact, our table was last to receive each course of the meal, and it was just too slow. The bill for 4, with tip, was $650, which is too much to receive such poor service.“

“This is our favorite place… This is the side of meatballs and Ziti Norcina with homemade sausage. I have tried many different pasta dishes and love them all. It’s hard to choose when I get there. The service and staff are great. But the person that stands out to us, every time we go is Roy. He appreciates our business and is very friendly and outgoing. Every restaurant needs a Roy. Thanks, keep it up…“

“The best in the county! Great service!! A must!!“

“Oh man… where to start. The service was phenomenal, great recommendations, great atmosphere, the owner, Ms. Dana greeted us with a smile, Nikki the manager was great to deal with. Now the food… I had the special, “The Gobbler” and it was unbelievably tasty. The crunch from the toasted bread, the flavors all together were a symphony on my taste palette. My gf got the “Toni Ann” and she couldn’t talk while we were eating together because she wouldn’t stop stuffing her face. After she said the chicken cutlet was cooked perfect, mozzarella was fresh, peppers were exquisite. Overall experience was just mind-blowing. I’d recommend Ferraro’s to any person, local or travelers, you NEED to stop and eat here.“

“This is an AMAZING restaurant with such wonderful ambience. We celebrated our marriage blessing there because the food is exceptional and the service is fantastic.“

“Todo excelente, lo recomiendo“

“We ate dinner for the first time at Enzo’s last weekend ! The food was delicious ! Def recommend reservations . We had the pleasure to meet Frank he was so enjoyable to chat too as well as shared his k owledge on a few dishes . Made us feel welcome ! We will be back“

“Great birthday celebration Food was delicious Service was fabulous Definitely recommend“

“If I could give it six stars I would. I judge all others based on this restaurant. It’s a well oiled machine that never disappoints. Only bring your best clients here, and those that you truly love.“

“Great food, excellent service!“

“I'm an Italian-American grown in Brooklyn, NY, where exceptional Italian restaurants abound, and now living in NJ. Suppa's is at the top of Italian restaurants I have eaten in. No shortcuts on ingredients and preparation. I've eaten there about half a dozen times and have never been disappointed. Broccoli Rabe, eggplant, meatballs, sausage, various pastas, to name just a few, all take me back to my Italian mother's cooking. Love it.!“

“Back in October, we had a surprise 30th birthday dinner for my daughter with a party of 22 people. The waitress was spectacular. The staff and owners were veryaccommodating and the food was delicious. They allowed us to come ahead of time to decorate. The event turned out wonderful!!!“

“When we decided to make a reservation here I was concerned because the parking situation in Madison is difficult. IlGoccino has parking in the rear of the restaurant so it was fine. The staff were warm and welcoming and they honored our reservation on arrival. The food was excellent - the salmon cooked to perfection and the chicken was tender and delicious as well. We certainly will return.“

“Wedding catering tasting
I can’t thank Sergio enough for the personal tasting, a chef kitchen table unbelievable!
The menu was right on point, orzo was addictive. The eggplant balls I never even knew it was a thing, now I can’t wait to come and get a dozen with a big container of sauce! The ricotta and mozzarella were delicious, perfect with the meatballs and eggplant. The penne with vodka sauce oh my goodness, I wish my son was there too, It’s his favorite.
The look on Santi’s face when he was eating the filet and then the shrimp biggest smile he had all night. The artichoke and veggies so delicious! Both of the chicken dishes looked so good. I was almost tempted and you know Sabrina and I are both vegetarian, but I think she actually took a bite!
Not sure if you saw us, but with each plate, it was an oh my goodness you have to taste!
This was extremely thought out and you’re an absolute professional!
Sabrina was so happy!
The tiramisu and cannolis were the best ending to a perfect tasting experience!“

“Close to NYC level of fine dining... service and food both are excellent! Very reasonable prices, I'll be back.“

“Beautiful alfresco dining weather permitting. Dinner never disappoints all selections excellemt. Best mussels ever. It’s not about the mussels but about the sauce which is FABULOUS.“

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

“The food is always great. Fresh and diverse and the specials are always interesting The brick oven pizzas are just the right size and are always piping hot. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Very well priced for the sized meals that you receive. Very ie atmosphere. And it’s B.Y.O.B. CANT MISS PLACE TO DINE“

“Called Teresa Italian Kitchen & spoke to Teresa. I asked her if she did sandwiche trays? Mind you in the spur of the moment & of course she came through! Made a beautiful tray for a friend who just lost her husband. My friend was so delighted & how delicious they were. Her food is freshly made on a daily basis. I highly recommend you to stop by or just order. She aims to please! Teresa, thank you so very much for making a sad day a delicious one! You're simply AMAZING!“

“We just had my father’s 90th birthday there. I cannot say enough positive things about the staff and food. Our table had twelve different meals each one as good as the first. Brava!!!“

“It's always a delight to eat at Bruno's Bistro. The atmosphere is so warm and friendly. We're visiting family and getting to eat delicious, freshly prepared food. Some of our favorites are the cheese gnocchi with crabmeat in vodka sauce, short ribs, and the paroadelle bolognese. The pistachio dessert is to die for. Their whipped cream is homemade and to perfection. Mangia and enjoy!“

“Love everything about it. Chicken Marsala is awesome“

“Fabulous food. Honestly don’t think there are many restaurants who can beat the food quality. If you haven’t tried it, you should.“

“wonderful ambience ! wonderful food ♡ service!“

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

“Four of us enjoyed this hidden gem in Randolph this evening. All four appetizers and entrees were superb. In both taste and presentation. Great value for the price and the services was superior. I recommend this restaurant highly for all.“

“First of all, it is cute and cozy, but not dark or cramped. It's a house that has been converted to a restaurant. First of all they have complimentary valet, so bring a few bucks to tip! The service is upscale, think fine dining light, i.e. give you fresh utensils each course, crumb your table, friendly but subdued.

If you like cocktails, try one of their cocktails, they're really beautifully balanced, well done! I had the over the hill. I would have another one no hesitation.
The courses are generous without being overwhelming.
I really liked what I had. The intros were good, but the pasta was the best. I love that they do the pasta truly al dente. If you like mushy pasta, that is not what you're gonna get here. I got the mushroom ragu with callabresselli pasta, one, two it includes hen of the woods mushroom. I haven't seen usually foraged mushrooms on a restaurant dish in a long time.So if you're into that, you should try it.
Delicious rich, yet not heavy.
I may make their upstairs lounge my go to for last minute drinks and a bite.“

“Incredible food and service. I am not from New Jersey and didn't realize that you could bring your own wine which was very nice as well. I would highly recommend this restaurant to both locals and visitors from out of state. Just know you need to bring your own alcohol.“

“Table 42 is a traditional Italian staple and a true gem in Dover. While we will always miss Chuck, we hope the new owner preserves the incredible ambiance and vibe that keeps the regulars coming back! There's simply no other place like it. A huge part of why we return is Mauricio the Chef, who makes the best pasta fagioli, and the wonderful servers like Joannie. We go for that unique feeling as much as for the fantastic food. Table 42 reminded me of Cheers, I truly hope it doesn’t lose its uniqueness.“

“Had dinner on 6/2/22. We had a party of 9 all together. Sat in the back room. Both the food and the server were fantastic. Sorry I didn't get her name. Come here maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Never disappointed!!“

“Very good all around. I see the concern on portion size but I thought it was enough IMO. Meatballs were excellent. Definitely worth the hype. You need reservations on the weekend. BYOB. Yes, atmosphere is loud, but fun at the same time. They don’t rush you but also don’t come around too often. Overall, worth a visit and I’ll be back.“

“Very Good Italian Food. Always Delicious.“

“The short rib special tonight was a 10 !!!“

“Little Nicki’s was wonderful. The food was delicious and presentation was beautiful…wonderful atmosphere very friendly. Victoria gave us great service. And the owner Dom was delightful. Will be back real soon…“

“Excellent food and service“

“Delicious pizza and entrees! Great dining room service I highly recommend I live in NY“

“Excellent restaurant serving everything from gourmet Northern Italian cuisine to specialty Pizzas in a elegant, yet casual setting. They also have a fun and lively bar scene and very efficient and friendly service. I would certainly recommend Matta Donna.“

“very very clean place the food is unbelievable good. 👌“

“Best Italian restaurant in motown! very classy and relaxing atmosphere. love dining outside during the summer. Food and service are always great!“

“5 stars ! delicious food - something for every. they will accommodate for different tastes ( vegetarian or gluten-free ) friendly staff !“

“Stopped in yesterday to try the pizza. Regular, Bacon ranch and spinach with fresh Ricotta. Thin crispy crust absolutely delicious! Best around. Can't wait to order some dishes!! Will spread the word! 👍“

“Bensi is a go to place for us in the area. The menu is great and there is always a special that intrigues us. The service is terrific. Ruthie is a fun and caring server. We Absolutley love her. And Becca is such a great bartender. Try their generous sangria!! We come here often and have never been disappointed.“

“For my birthday my son and I ordered our dinner for takeout. Absolutely delicious. I had the avocado salad appetizer special (enough for two) and the Gnocchi Bolognese special (enough for two) and my son had Chicken Parmesan. The bread was fantastic as well - still some leftover. We ate in our dining room with my china. A special night for sure. Thank you Trattoria Tuscana! (we look forward to our leftovers as well)“