50 Best Italian Restaurants near Scotch Plains

“Best Pizza in Union & Middlesex County HANDS DOWN! The Hot sandwiches, calzones, Stromboli’s all great! The dining area has that cozy home “cucina” feel. The serving staff are friendly and prompt. Whether it’s take out or dine in. Max’s Pizzeria & Restaurant is the only place that gets my money! Quality, Value & great food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Awesome dinner - awesome atmosphere - very friendly people and staff!!!“

“the staff is very friendly, the food was very good“

“Asked for the "Kim" Salade... Its garden salad topped with one scoop each of egg, tuna and chicken salads! Add red onions, olives, carrots (shreaded in garden salade). Add what other ingredients you desire and enjoy. I personally like french dressing, sorry?

Alsooo, almost forgotten! Be prepared to take a nap! ?“

“very attentive service without being intrusive. Our meals were absolutely delicious, so fresh and hot. Dessert was heavenly. Thank you for making our wedding anniversary perfect“

“Highly recommend supporting our local dinning. In fact, a party of seven was just booked after sharing a night of Fundraising at Giorgio's.“

“I love food. I love to eat it. I love to cook it. But food to me has always been more than just something to eat. I like to study process. Fun to me is to be able to be in a restaurant kitchen and talk to the chef while he’s making a dish. I want to be able to see what he’s doing and ask about it. Why are you taking the dish off the fire so quickly? Why are you using canned peeled tomatoes rather than fresh? I want to know everything. To me, process can be just as exciting as being presented with the beautiful and delicious final product. This evening, I stopped at an unusual pasta restaurant - All' Assassina. https://www.allassassina.com/ They call themselves the killer pasta project. It’s different. It has an open kitchen. The small dining room is colorful – eye catching. You go up to the front and order your pasta. You decide what will be added in – mushrooms, capers, tomatoes, chicken, olives and more. And then the chef makes it right in front of you. The owner told me that not everybody watches. They’re missing out. This restaurant is offering dinner and a show. And the cooking here is a performance. You get to see what goes into your food and how it is made. It gives you an additional appreciation for what you are about to savor. All the senses go on alert. You could see it. You could hear it in the pan and you could smell it. If you are anywhere near Union, New Jersey, check out All' Assassina. But do not just order and walk away. Look. Listen. And learn. Not everybody likes to cook. But everyone should like to learn. The more you know about what’s in your food and how it is prepared, the more you’ll appreciate good food. The tastes, the textures. Wow. There was an avalanche of different flavors hitting my mouth all at once. It’s worth a trip. Go for the meal. Stay for the show.“

“everything was amazing!!! we will be back“

“Another great meal at da Benito's. Always great food, attentive service and friendly atmosphere. We have been going to da Benito's for over 30 years and never been disappointed. Whether itis family gatherings, birthday surprises, Mother's day etc. you know you will always come away knowing you had a great meal and over the top service.“

“I have known Adolfo for a long time and not only He’s a great Person but an outstanding Chef and in his latest endeavor nothing has changed . Great quality food with plenty of care and dedication to his craft and unbelievable ambience inside the Restaurant with fun and friendly Staff all around . I highly recommend it to give it a try …“

“My Step Dad Recently had went for his birthday dinner, with my mom and my step family and wanted to share they recommend this place(they don’t have social media). They had a big party of like 20 people. Food was delicious, servers and service were amazing. Everyone got their food at the same time. They were extremely happy with the restaurant.“

“Fabulous food, atmosphere and service!“

“We came with 6 kids (ages 2-7) and my GAWD was the staff patient! Despite the chaos we brought, the waiter/server still answered ALL of our questions and didn't skip a beat on details. And the food...Oh My Gawd, delicious is an understatement! I can't wait to return without children to actually get to eat my food at a slower pace. Do not walk here, RUN!“

“Mike & Gary are the best to work with - so kind, personal and accommodating! Finally after a few times postponed, I was able to have my engagement party and the food was amazing! Everyone loved it! Thank you Mazzella’s!!!“

“Delicious pizza! Needs a little more crunch though.“

“Amazing food and the service is top notch the best around 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hosted my 30th high school class reunion and it was a blast! Great food & staff. Many thanks to Sal for accommodating all our needs.“

“We had our daughters 18th Birthday Bash here at the Appian Way on: February 5th, 2022. We dealt with Bob throughout the whole process. And he was just great! Alot is included in the price you receive. And many other venues don't compare when it comes to price. Helping to save you some money along the way. The rooms are beautiful and my guest were amazed. The workers were accommodating and helped get our room together way before time. This helped us tremendously with getting most of the setup being done the night before. The lighting is awesome. The food was absolutely delicious. My guests are still raving about the food. It really was better than I expected. I will definitely be back to celebrate more gatherings. Thank you Bob and your staff for your get service.“

“Had a great dinner! Always great service too!“

“I am from Maryland, was passing thru on the way home. The food was excellent. The Tony salad was so good, got a meatball pizza that was delicious also. Got two pasta entrees, chicken Marsala and one other I can’t remember the name of. Both were delicious. Price was good especially for the area.“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Great food and service and very polite staff.“

“Food is excellent along with service Highly recommend.“

“The traditional double sausage!“

“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.“

“Food is awesome, along with service .“

“I’m not one to leave reviews, but Ferraro 1061 deserves five stars! I threw a surprise 50th birthday party for my spouse, and the owner, Mike, was so helpful. He sat down with me and curated a menu that leaned heavier on the vegetarian side. His employees who brought the food were friendly and set everything up for me. Lastly, the food was fantastic and all the rave. People are still talking about it who came! Thank you!“

“Arugula salad special was outstanding“

“Visited this place looking for a VEGETARIAN pizza today. It was an amazing experience! Took them a little while to bake it but they promised us that we'd love it. So true! The overall taste of veggies was great! Crust was soft & chewable.....crispy as well.“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“We enjoyed a fine meal at Il Castello's in Woodbridge. I recommend the veal franchise, which was very tender and prepared perfectly.

The service was excellent and the ambiance delightful.

Free parking in the back. Outdoor seating available.“

“The food and ambiance are always on point, and the people are welcoming like family.“

“My brother and sister-in-law recommended this place, so we decided to all go for a double date. They mentioned their co-workers loved it, so we had high expectations. Well, the food surpassed them! You can usually tell if a place is great from the very first bite, and everything tasted incredibly fresh, creamy, and simply divine. I was amazed that everything we tried was exceptional. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli, perfect for the season! The owner was so friendly and, after overhearing how much we enjoyed the cheese with figs and prosciutto, he brought us an extra plate on the house. He also treated us to berries and cream, the ravioli special and even a glass of limoncello. It's been a long time, if ever, since I've experienced such excellent customer service. You can tell the chef is always consistent, he truly cares about his craft. I highly recommend this place, and I love that we've found our new go-to spot whenever we're in Madison and craving Italian, or even when we're not—the food is just that good!“

“Celebrated my sister's birthday at LA Famiglia on Irvington Ave. As usual, the food was great and Nick, co-owner/server, provided exceptional customer service. The food was sooooo good. Yum yum.
Salmon Putanesca
Chicken Milenese“

“What a great Christmas Party… The room was decorated beautifully with Christmas Cheer… The food was amazing…truly the best meatballs in the state ♥️ the staff was courteous friendly & attentive…Enjoyed the evening with friends…Thank you to Gilda & family for never disappointing ‼️“

“Do not patronize this restaurant . I had a $14.00 balance of a gift card that we spent $126.00 on NewYears Eve. $14.00 balance. After ordering a sandwich I was told that the card was invalid. Are you kidding? Do you think I gave you a invalid card? Is it worth losing 2 customers and all the people we know telling them what kind of fools you are? Is it worth it? Keep your sandwich. Dummies. Did I mention the owner used profanity towards us? Shame on you sir.“

“This foursome found Enzzo's by luck. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed delectable appetizers including antipasto, eggplant and meatballs. For certain, the next time we're in town, we'll stay longer and enjoy more of Enzzo's tantalizing menu!“

“Chef Caye has a hidden gem, and a great experience in fine dining. Our reservations were for 5PM, despite the restaurant not opening until 5:30. The interior is tastefully decorated, and the table set with elegance.
This is a BYOB restaurant, and if I am eating good Italian food, I am drinking a good Chianti Classico.
We had a delightful young lady who was an efficient server.
I had to start with Clams Oreganato, which I do not see in New Orleans. Here, oysters are plentiful and the dish is usually a casserole. Chef Caye makes his version in the same manner we make Oysters Rockefeller or Bienville. Not only was this dish novel and creative, but it was a dish to be savored.
A friend got a perfectly cooked steak, another got the Veal Parmesan, another the Chicken Marsala.
Recently, a local restaurant near my home changed owners, and the cut the best dish on the menu, the Frutti di Mare. I HAD to try Chef Caye’s version, and was not disappointed. This dish is brilliant, mussels, clams, calamari, and shrimp over linguine.
Dinner was nicely paced, and we had plenty of time to make our next appointment.
Thank you Chef Caye for an outstanding dining experience.
See you next year!“

“We asked to be seated outside and hostess didnt acknowledge us -(African American) at all. She constantly walked past our table and never asked how our meal was but she asked everyone else. When I asked her why she didn’t come to our table she said because she didn’t see us??‍♀️. I frequent this establishment often and I never had this experience before. It’s always top notch. Very disappointed!“

“The BEST in Stirling for anything from amazing Stromboli that cannot be beat - fresh doughnuts, bagels & the tastiest desserts... You can't go wrong here. PS: Meatballs are to die for!“

“My team had a lunch booked today and stepping into L’Allegria was a beautiful surprise. I booked the restaurant based on the menu and ratings, plus parking looked easy. Without planning it we had a private room where we could celebrate the departure of one of our colleagues. Alana took great care of us and the food was delicious and well executed. Temperatures were perfect on the food too. The zucchini blossoms and homemade gnocchi were the best I’ve had in YEARS. The chef and restaurant team are to be commended. I look forward to returning with my husband for dinner. Thank you!“

“Their food and service were superb. My husband and I had this restaurant recommended by close friend and we were so glad for that recommendation! We went here for our first year anniversary and it exceeded our expectations. The seafood was fresh and the pasta was so flavorful. The desserts were also so delicious! Their carrot cake was amazing! Every recommendation our waiter Jose made was on point. Aside from the food, we had such a fantastic waiter who clearly enjoyed his job and did it well. My husband is from Northern NJ where they are known for Italian food, so if he was impressed than I knew it was a great pick for us. We will for sure be back!“

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

“good.service.and.good.food...happy.place“

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

“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.“

“Love this place. Food and staff are friendly. Outside seating. Definitely recommend!“

“love this place Food is delicious, service is great ---will def come back1!!“

“locale molto bello ed elegante. cucina ottima. straconsigliato!“

“Fantastic!! So glad we came, by far the best Italian we’ve had….ever! Service from the outset was 1st class, very attentive team, could not do enough for you. Food quality was outstanding. Definitely worth the price tag.“