50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sayreville

“This was our first time dining at Bello's and the place was clean and family friendly. We ordered fried mushrooms which were previously frozen and not very good and I had the buffalo wings which were average with little flavor. We both had a salad which was good and then a bar pie and eggplant parmesan which was good.“

“Pizza is amazing will be back“

“The most delicious food you can eat with a very good atmosphere, reasonable prices and a friendly staff specially the owner is so helpful if you want to make an event don’t hesitate to make it there , I’ve made my sister’s birthday there and we were so satisfied with this decision TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!Thank you La Rosetta and to all the staff there♥️“

“** Stopped in today while I was out running errands to pick up a slice of their delicious Sicilian to go. I have to say it's the first time that I'm disappointed. An elderly man was pulling the slice with his bare hands onto a plate to put in a bag and then took my cash and gave me change and bills back. I wish he would have worn gloves if he's going to be touching money and then touching the pizza I'm going to be eating.**
Everything is delish from the drinks, appetizers, dinners, desserts! The best bloody mary's, clams casino, appetizer and the prime rib entree melts like butter, the mashed potatoes and gravy are amazing, and I usually don't like mashed. The tortoni dessert is delish, and the cappuccino too ! And if you want pizza, I suggest the Sicilian slice it's great !“

“Pizza is great, especially the Hawaiian. The Spanish food is amazing too I always crave it and it never had disappointed! If I had anything bad to say it would be that the pizza is a bit greasy sometimes but other then that, great family olace

Kid-friendliness: Is family run business and they treat kids great“

“The owner and family are so wonderful. pizza is good.... everything that I've ordered so far has been very good“

“8/8/25 - There's a pizza shop in Parlin, NJ called Pizza Heaven. I took my son there about 15 years ago. The pizza was pretty good but the place was a complete dump. Worn out dining area. Dirty tables. And the deathknell, it was completely empty. \n\nFast forward to 2025.... the place has a new owner and a brand new dining area. And it's wonderful! The pizza is in the neopolitan style. It's crispy and flavorful. The cheese tastes premium. Great sauce. The sausage is not cut-rate. They have completely turned this place around. And the dining room had a lot of people in it enjoying the food. If you are in the Parlin area, it's definitely worth your time. \n\nSo my daughter told me that I need to start rating these places. I hesitate to do so because I dont want to be compared to that other guy who in my opinion is a complete nasal drip. I review places for one reason.... out of love for the products. I love stadiums. I love arenas. And most of all, I love food. So I'm not doing this for clicks but to give my friends and family a roadmap of places to visit and my experiences with these places. \n\nSo Pizza Heaven gets a solid B+“

“Food: The pizza is great, with fresh toppings and a thin crust. The bacon cheeseburger is perfection!!

Service: The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, and they go above and beyond to make sure you have a good experience.

Atmosphere: The restaurant has a charming ambiance.“

“I had my daughter’s College Graduation Party on Saturday, June 3rd and had the food catered from Santino’s in Parlin. EVERYTHING was outstanding! We had about 60 people and there was not one complaint. They make the BEST Penne Alla Vodka, Meatballs, Chicken Francaise and Eggplant Parm ever! Ever one of my 60+ guests commented on how delicious the food was! And the staff was wonderful, friendly, accommodating and helpful from placing the order to pick up! I highly recommend them! Thanks Santino’s for making my party a success!“

“Walked in without a reservation and were quickly seated despite the restaurant being very busy. Staff were super friendly and kind. Food was AMAZING. Like absolutely knocked it out of the park. The bread was warm and soft and delicious, serviced with a sun-dried tomato compound butter. The fried calamari was excellent, the lemon sauce thing amazing and the tomato thing also amazing. The winter salad was delicious. We got the caramelized onion cacio y Pepe, the shrimp bolo, and the truffle gnocchi. All were outstanding. The gnocchi were light as air and the sauce was divine. For dessert, the chocolate tort, carrot cake, and tiramisu were all decadent and perfect. We were truly impressed with how absolutely delicious everything was. Will definitely be back!“

“Great place to have delicious food at good prices . The waitstaff was sooo friendly“

“The BEST! Always a wonderful experience. Great food, great service and an amazing atmosphere. A feeling of being in Italy.🇮🇹 Our favorite place to eat. And the owners Mike & Ro are always so pleasant and accommodating.“

“Tremendous Italian dining experience, get a table in the basement as it is more quiet and more private.. Pasta was delicious, the wine recommended by the waiter, a bearded friendly Spanish guy was great as was the Tirasmsu which was out of this world. Ate there twice and it was the best dining experience in New Brunswick.“

“food was amazing staff and our waiter was the best great atmosphere definitely will be back that veal chop melted in my mouth 😋“

“Regularly a Brooklyn customer and tonight stopped in the NJ location. I really enjoyed the food as usual. Julia was a great server and would definitely go back when in the area. Rob“

“I have been eating here for years. It’s one of the best Italian restaurants in New Jersey. I have been lucky enough to take customers to many restaurants in NY and NJ and Vincenzo’s is one of the best around. The food and service is awesome. I recommend you going there.“

“The food was amazing,the staff is friendly attentive and very professional“

“Went with 5 couples…party of 10! All the appetizers, meals and drinks were great. Very good service…would definitely go back!“

“I hosted my friend’s 50th birthday here last week and it was great! Mike the owner was super accommodating and made sure everything was set up when we arrived. The staff was amazing and even with the multiple checks we had with people sitting all over the place, they still got everything right!!!! The food is great with huge portions and everyone went home with leftovers. This place is a gem and we will definitely be back with more friends and family!“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“Great food, excellent service from Dennis Yusko in coordinating our catered party!“

“Food and service is great! Nice atmosphere and plenty of parking.“

“La Cucina is absolutely delicious. Always fresh and VERY consistent. I have never ordered something that wasn’t superb! They have the best halibut over risotto I have ever had. If you have never dine here before then you are certainly missing out. Cucina is our go to! Best food in town by a long shot 🙌🏼“

“Everything is the best!!! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️“

“This place is second to none. They opened special for us on a Monday, the day they are closed ,to have our father’s repass. The food is AMAZING! All the dishes , with large portions were priced reasonably! The wait staff, bar staff & management were professional & accommodating. The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting and would recommend Mulberry Street to anyone looking to go for dinner or to have an event . You won’t regret it!“

“Had a Family Birthday Celebration Awesome definitely go back!!“

“We had a wonderful family dinner at Lava. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding!! We can’t wait to return!“

“Food is excellent, amazing selection of specials and all that we had was so delicious! Pizza is by far the best pizza around! It’s cooked perfectly and flavors are just amazing! Staff were all terrific and make you feel like part of their family. Definitely returning and brining family and friends and letting everyone know about it!“

“This spot is a hidden gem. I’ve been living in the area for about 15 years now and just randomly tried this place one day, and let me just say it not only exceeded my expectations but blew them out of the park. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is nothing short of simply the best. I would highkey recommend trying their freshly house made pizzas, they’re finger licking good as well as their pastas which are chefs kisses. I’m genuinely amazed at how not many people know about this restaurant. The owner is the sweetest woman I’ve ever met, we talked for 15 minutes just about her business it was 2 minutes before they closed and she offered me all of the left over pizza they hadn’t sold that day FOR FREE. I’ve found my new favorite go to Italian spot.“

“They are truly a tribute to a neighborhood business. Outstanding food, and customer comes first atitude. Congratulations !!!“

“The food and service was second to none. The staff very attentive not over bering. A comfy cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is BYOB this is a plus. The portions are perfect size. I can't find enough good to post.“

“Excellent atmosphere, service and food. Best veal parm I've ever had!!“

“The food was absolutely delicious. I definitely will be back.“

“Aunt Butchies has outstanding food and an amazing atmosphere. They never disappoint. The service is always impeccable. Always my place to go for a surperb meal and cocktail.“

“I love family style dinner and enjoying an evening with my other half“

“They got beautiful stuff. I wish I could go in there and buy some, but I can’t because I have food stamps!! And they don’t take food stamps. What a shame but there chicken patties are delicious so when I have money, I’ll go by my chicken patties“

“Hi. I recently purchased some stuffed breads - sausage and peppers - roasted vegetables They were amazing. Looking forward to trying other flavors!“

“Amazing Food and service !!“

“it's a new local place and both the pizza and wings were delicious. we will be going back.“

“Good food in a friendly atmosphere!“

“Every year we take a trip or two to come to this restaurant from Rochester NY ! One year we brought friends of 12 people and went to make reservations and they were full ! Once I told them who we were and we come every year they went above and beyond and got us a private table in the back by the street and accommodated all of us no problem ! Everyone loved it there AND one of their waiters is from where we are in NY it was great to have conversations with him ! Can’t wait to go back again . The mixed drinks as in the mojitos are my favorite! The oil for dipping is perfect !“

“Last weekend we had my baby shower here & the staff, service & food was just exceptional. I will always recommend this place to anyone looking to have dinner OR a party. The staff was on top of everything. I did not have to worry about a thing they took care of everything. It was just a beautiful shower. Thank you aunt butchies we will be back for our next event!“

“Always great food and staff. I love the menu and can’t wait to go back again.“

“Had an amazing experience here celebrating my best friend's Birthday Dinner, Colin was a fantastic server that made sure we had a great dining experience throughout the late afternoon. The whole staff was extremely hospitable and personable. I will definitely be coming back here soon!“

“We had Dusal’s for the first time this week and we loved the Chicken Vodka sliders and Chicken Francese sliders! They are served on a big garlic knot bun! PS Nothing “slider” size about them, its more like sandwich size! That and fries made for a great meal! We will be back!“

“Dinner after my daughter’s Confirmation was so good! I have had 3 christenings, 3 communions and now 2/3 Confirmation parties here. We love the food here and I grew up coming here. Their party package CANNOT BE BEAT. Includes choice of entree, potato, vegetables, appetizers bruschetta, cold antipasto, HOT antipasto, pasta course & salad! The best food and the best value for a party anywhere around. Frank and everyone there are so nice and will do everything needed to accommodate you and your guests. Can’t wait until my next party!“

“Thank you to Rob and staff. Everything was great last night.“

“We had the eggplant and rice balls it was delicious we will be going back great friendly staff I love the frozen cappuccino“

“Great food and great staff“

“Best restaurant in nj hands down“