50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rutherford

“Love the food, love the place, very attentive, don't walk run here, great!“

“The best Italian restaurant in Rutherford. Huge portions and the fish dinners are incredible. If you see mahi mahi, snapper, cod or salmon on the menu, order it! You will not be disappointed! Friendliest service around!“

“Wonderful food and accommodating staff! Will be a repeat for my husband and I!“

“Order of 40 Pizzas was delivered on time, hot and delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Our server, Natalie was so nice and cheerful served us with a smile and the food was delicious. We have a margarita pizza to start and it was the best go on a pizza decide the best place I’ve ever had.! Portobello meals were delicious as well. I recommend this place to everybody! What?“

“This place is popping! There was a wedding and multiple birthday parties going on while we were there. It got a bit loud at times, but overall it created a nice, vibrant atmosphere. The service was good, not bad, but nothing particularly memorable. We ordered the stuffed pork chop and braised short ribs. The stuffed pork chop had a lot of flavor, although it was a touch dry. The sides were pretty good. The braised short rib, on the other hand, was seasoned very well and cooked nicely.

We also ordered two cocktails, the strawberry lychee martini and the mango sangria. The mango sangria was probably the sweetest drink I've had in a long time, and neither of us could finish it. The martini fared better, but overall we weren't too impressed with the drinks. All in all, it was a good night out. We would definitely return, but next time we might skip the mixed drinks.“

“The best coffee and pastry in the world!“

“I had a craving for a spinach roll.I stumbled on this place. They had spinach rolls and meatball rolls. I ordered both. On delivery still piping hot. Freshly made cooked perfect. Just amount filling in both. Sauce for dipping was tasty as well. Definitely recommend.“

“Great Italian food and a decent menu, not much choice but not too much. It's located next to Post Office 34 and is very trendy. The view and service are great, but it's noisy as there isn't much to absorb the sound. We ordered focaccia, roasted peppers and pasta. Everything is great and super fresh.“

“Absolutely the best food in NYC we finally got a bar seat this past Saturday was in the city for pride we have been trying for years everything was spot on crysathenn salad, the stuffed flatbread and lasagna and cocoa tiramisu“

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“Pleasant less formal atmosphere, but very efficient service. Delicious pastes. I highly recommend :)“

“Great food - better service. Mason was absolutely wonderful. He helped walked us through the special dishes and his favorites, all of which we tried and were not disappointed. The shrimp parm is an absolute must - as well as the clam pasta. It’s quite different from any other clam pasta I’ve ever had but in a delectable way. The iceberg wedge salad was also delicious. Overall, great experience.“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“Classic, charming west village restaurant - the staples (cacio e pepe, bolognese) did not disappoint.

The panna cotta with an olive oil drizzle was fantastic.

And Dylan, the new manager was also a highlight of our meal!“

“Went for our anniversary!! Had an amazing meal!! Wonderful service and great atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!“

“cameriera italiana con capelli corti. scortese e molto maleducata. non tornerò piu. non ha saputo ne servire il cliente oltre al fatto che dovrebbe farsi un corso di corretto italiano prima di parlare con un cliente in quel modo. pessima pubblicità al locale. peccato e mi dispiace ma non tornerò più.“

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“Easily one of the best meals of my life! Crazy creative! Only 16 seats, very special in all ways.“

“What an amazing Restaurant.
One of the BEST I visited.
The Food was behind DELICIOUS
THE service AMAZING.
The Atmosphere….so friendly

prices….too low for such a delicious food.“

“Listen this place was absolutely amazing!! The food was soo delicious and the service was fabulous!! I had the best Gnocchi Bolognese that I've ever eaten in my life and my husbands chicken parm was absolutely amazing!! The portions are BIG and we definitely had leftovers for the next day. This was an amazing experience at a fabulous restaurant so we will definitely be back!! We celebrated the hubby's 50th Birthday and they sang to him as well!!“

“Excellent Roasted Chicken. Burrata, Garlic bread and Brick Oven pizza. The vibe is really nice and service is excellent.“

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Made a special celebration that much more momentous. Do not skip the prosciutto with ricotta or octopus apps-delicious!“

“I loved my dinner here and will be coming back again and again. The food and service are exceptional (the tomato salad is amazing and their grilled chicken outstanding) and it's one of those restaurants -- increasingly all too rare -- where you feel genuinely welcome and wanted from the minute you walk in the door. My friend broke her wine glass towards the end of our meal (we were both finished eating our main courses) and the maitre d' offered to give us two new main courses because there was food left on our plates and they were concerned about glass shards in our food. We declined but it was an incredibly thoughtful offer (and the accident was entirely our fault). Lovely atmosphere, top-notch cocktails and outstanding food. Go!“

“The wait staff and food were absolutely amazing.“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“El personal es muy amable, atentos y deliciosa comida.“

“We walked in early on a beautiful fall night and were so lucky to have gotten a table. From the moment we sat down we were treated so well by the very professional and attentive staff. The food was outstanding ! Very delicious and made with such care. We had 2 different wines that went perfectly with our food. The cacio peppe was so light and full of flavor, the suppli and meatballs were heavenly. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a casually elegant vibe with very good food. Bravo Forsythia! We will be back for sure! A hidden gem in Nolita“

“By far our favorite restaurant we visit in the city. Have been here over 500x and the tagliatelle with sheep’s cheese cabbage and shrimp will never get old ! Carmine runs a beautiful establishment on the UWS“

“Cadre très sympa et pizza au top !“

“I just love this place... !“

“It was our first time visiting New York and da Toscano came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint! One of the best meals we have had in a very long time, and the service was second to none! Thank you for a wonderful evening 😊“

“My husband and I have been going to Corto for several years now and have always loved this place - standout food, atmosphere and staff.

It went from being one of the spots we visited when we were first dating to the venue we chose for our ceremony and reception for our wedding. Theresa, Luis, Chef Ciccio, and the entire Corto team did SUCH an incredible job. They made us feel so cared for from our introductory chat to the end of the wedding day itself.

Every single guest commented on the incredible food, the professionalism and warmth of the staff, and what a special place Corto is - the team truly created the most magical evening for everyone involved.

Thank you so much. Corto will always hold such a special place in our hearts.“

“This is a great restaurant, last year (2023) we came twice and Ram was great, his service and attitude was fantastic, and this year (2024) we came back again just to see him (and of course to have some drinks and great food).“

“An amazing time! Atmosphere was very warm and the food was incredible!“

“After debating where to take my husband for his bday dinner with all the overwhelming amount of italian restaurants to choose from I decided on Via 13. Very happy I did. Such a nice modern yet cozy and intimate interior. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was fantastic, drinks spot on and they were very kind to sing the birthday boy happy birthday when they brought out dessert. They do a bottomless brunch which I will for sure be checking out. Overall a lovely restaurant.“

“Juan was INCREDIBLE! We came visiting from Canada and chose Seranos because of their gluten free menu. Not only was the food amazing and so delicious. But JUAN went above and beyond for us!!! So funny, charming, outgoing and helpful. We were celebrating our birthday and he made us feel extra special. We will be coming back but just for Juan. Give this man a raise. Thanks for the great hospitality Seranos!!!“

“Delicious food good service“

“For appetizers we got the Rice balls with grated cheese and black pepper (creamy on the inside, fantastic) Meatballs in tomato sauce, Ricotta Cristini with truffle honey, hazelnut, and rosemary, and mozzarella en carrozza with tonnato. For the mains, we got the eggplant parm, chicken parm, and chicken milanese with arugula. Other than the eggplant parm being slightly too salty, everything was delicious. The service was attentive and friendly.“

“Too bad there aren’t more stars to click on. As a Sicilian/Italian every time I go to an Italian restaurant I have to always settle for the close enough. Not this time at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, 71 Thompson Street NYC. After seeing their extremely authentic Sicilian menu online I knew that it had to be the real thing. After easily reserving a table online we showed up with yes our hopes being very high. For the first time the food was everything I had hoped for. 1. Arancini: nicely crunchy and flavored. Not oily or old at all. 2. Grilled veggies: although simply presented they were really tasty and fresh. 3. Involtini: out of this world. Exactly made like in my town in Sicily. A Moist, tender, flavored with some really tasty mozzarella cheese, served on a nice bed of caponata. 4. Maccheroni alla Norma: finally my very favorite dish. I almost cried. Besides a fantastic pasta, rigorously cooked al dente, there was a more than generous amount of diced eggplant, obviously, with basil leaves, olive oil and everything the Mediterranean has so generously given to Sicily for thousands of years. It’s worth mentioning the more than welcome grated “ricotta salata” as a testimony to the high attention to detail of Chef Gioele. That was a dinner I will not easily forget. The last thing I want to say is that, according to the highly professional and attentive staff, almost every single ingredient in this restaurant is flown directly from Sicily including the very tasty cannoli filled with ricotta cheese. (The cheese flies frozen during shipping). Sorry for the long review. I only wanted to show my super happiness with this restaurant. ANGELO.“

“I’m so happy our original Christmas Eve reservation was cancelled and we found this gem. It was perfect. Romantic ambience, beyond excellent service, food was delicious, drinks were strong. My boyfriend and I shared: Appetizers: -Seared scallops: I know right, scallops. Generic usually? But these were in an amazing sauce which was devoured with our side of bread. -Octopus carpaccio: Perfect amount of freshness to balance the rich scallops. Main: -The wood fired fish for two: they brought the fish out from the kitchen to show us the fish in flames and that was very cute and appreciated -Meatless Rigatoni: I seriously held on to this dish to the very last moments even though I didn’t have enough room to finish it lol I was obsessed with the sauce Dessert: - Panna Cotta: the balsamic reduction was something I did not expect with this dessert but it was magical“

“This place is truly a hole in the wall! In the best way! My son recommended us this Italian wine bar with real candles, lighting the entire restaurant and with a very romantic ambience upstairs! The food was phenomenal, our waiter was friendly and the wait staff was quick! I must say the hostess was a bit distracted when we arrived, while she was sitting on a table by the entrance on her phone. I think that looks unprofessional for “the face” of the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal and were sat upstairs aside not having a reservation. We will definitely be back next time we are in the city!“

“Great food and atmosphere. The mocktail was superb“

“the food is phenomenal and the decor transports you out of the Bronx“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

“Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner on our visit to NYC. Service & Food were both excellent. Lovely family setting.“

“Attentive staff, good food , nice atmosphere . Most definitely will return next trip into the city“

“Tortellini were so good I was eating the leftover brown butter with a spoon. Corzetti with tomato were splendid. Leeks were delicious. Romano beans were wonderful. Olive oil gelato a dream. Thank you Harry for having great recommendations, great energy, and great eyebrows. New favorite spot.“

“The service stood out our bartender was attentive“

“Our meal was delicious! The staff was very friendly. Our sweet server even brought us a complimentary Tiramisu. ❤️“