50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sea Bright

“Super delicious Italian cuisine, excellent dessert menu, super ambiance, free parking and to top it all off; you can stroll the boardwalk to enjoy the cool sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.“

“Delicious Authentic Pizza, Reminds me of NYC pizza in the 80’s. I will drive an hour again to have another slice of Heaven !“

“Just got my favorite, pizza, and it is the BEST!!“

“This restaurant has amazing food and the waiters are very kind“

“Fun atmosphere, delicious food. Our waitress Staci was great! We will be back.“

“Amazinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn💯❤️“

“Amazing food amazing service“

“We are frequent diners at Piccola Italia. The reasons are: excellent food, excellent service, attentive staff & warm & welcoming atmosphere! Last evening's dinner consisted of a very creative pear & mushroom tart, a delicious beet salad, a perfectly cooked filet mignon served with a Gorgonzola cream sauce which was mind blowing & a black snapper marechiara with loads of clams. Delicious!!! We ended the evening with gelato ... vanilla, expresso bean & pistachio. The end to a delightful evening!“

“Absolutely love this place! Our waiter was amazing and very knowledgeable on everything on the menu. Yes EVERYTHING!! I personally don’t like beets but everyone I was with said they were to die for. Meatballs were amazing. The tomato sauce was so yummy. Mushrooms I would label as vegetarian steak. Beautifully charred. The sausage and peppers pasta dish is my favorite thing on the menu. I love everything about it. Pasta is always perfectly cooked. I can’t say enough good things about this place!“

“This was my first time here. I'm visiting from Pennsylvania. It won't be my last. We ordered dinner to go. We had Chicken La Nonna, and Housemade Rigatoni. Everything was light fresh and delicious. The portions were large enough to have some for lunch tomorrow. Fresh bread was excellent. Now let me tell you about the Creme Brule cheesecake. I can't. It was so good that even I am speechless. I may have to go back tomorrow for another piece. Absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly and the service was great.“

“I hosted a family event at Via Sposito. Everyone was very pleased with our server, Jessica and the dining experience. The food was amazing and plentiful. We have dined there a few times prior to this and were always pleased with food. At our event everything was family style and there was a variety of food. The pizza and zeppoles were also great. They worked within our budget and offered a lot of choices.“

“We have been getting food from here for years and it never disappoints. From the friendly delivery (our dog invites Bob in every time for pets) to the amazing pizza—you can’t beat it! Last weekend our son graduated college and we used Slices of Hope to cater our family party. Three of us, myself included, have to be gluten free which always makes getting catered food a challenge. I’ve always loved the gluten free penne with vodka here, so I went in and met with Eddie figuring I’d just get the three us the pasta and everyone else could enjoy the rest. I was so surprised when Eddie told us that he could make us everything I ordered for the rest of the party gluten free and would even keep it separate to avoid cross contamination! My mom (who has celiac) hadn’t had eggplant rollatini in 10 years and said it was the best ever! We had food for the entire weekend and I can’t thank you enough ❤️ Katy Kokolus“

“Best meal ever, the duck was unbelievable as well as the carbonara. Our server Rob was the absolute best. Porcini has easily become one of my favorite restaurants!“

“Great food amazing service and wonderful warm hospitality“

“Stopped by the newly opened Gigi’s in Long Branch on my way to the beach. First off, loved that they have a parking lot which didn’t stress me about finding a spot cause I was going to have that adventure when I headed to the beach. I ordered the grandma’s pie and garlic knots! The grandma’s pie had pesto on it and I am a s***** for pesto!! Love the crust style being crispy. Hands down the best garlic knots I ever had! Don’t sleep on this place. It’s 3 blocks from the beach, easy parking and they deliver. I look forward to some pasta dishes on my next visit! Other key likes of mine was the aesthetic, it’s beautiful Inside but decorated to make you feel outside. I was very impressed with the kid friendly atmosphere of the chalkboard wall, beanbag seats and they even have juice boxes on hand for the kiddos. They also accommodate our tweens and teens with a pizza wing mural for their insta! They really thought of everything. The whole staff were so accommodating and genuine. Thank you Tommy and Faye for a great experience.“

“Great food and nice place to be“

“Best personal pies. awesome meatballs 😋 friendly atmosphere“

“We loved our dinner at Pasta Volo! You can’t beat the quality of food and speed in which they prepped it. Super friendly staff took time to explain everything on our first visit- big thumbs up from The Fantastic 4!“

“My favorite! Love their mushroom pizza! Always fresh! They use quality ingredients !“

“Undici Taverna rustica is literally AMAZING. It expresses the passion and the food&wine knowledge of Vic. it has been unbelievable have a dinner there, 16 hrs of flying to enjoy one of the best pizza I have ever had, even better than a lot of pizza in Italy.“

“We’ve been going to Illiano’s nearly 36 years. It’s been great since day 1. We usually do takeout and find the pizza, subs and garlic knots to be the best in Monmouth County. When we moved out of town about 3 years ago we tried to find something that was comparable and closer, but that didn’t work out so make the trip back just about every Friday night. We highly recommend them!“

“I love their pizza. Great crust and toppings (sauce and peppers) Their White Pie is good. I got mine with Broccoli. The Broccoli pieces were big which I had no problem but if you prefer smaller maybe ask them to cut them smaller.I also got their Fried calamari, which I did not like too much because it was mix with Fried Octopus, I wish it had all ring Calamari .“

“A great local BYOB restaurant! Service was great and food is excellent! Give it a try!“

“Great food and service. Our waiter Tony was great“

“Absolutely outstanding!! Great atmosphere, great service, and fantastic food from appetizers to entrees to desserts! Have been to the original in Brooklyn many times over the years but this was our first time at Gargiulo’s in Tinton Falls and it did not disappoint. Spoke to Theresa at the end of the night and she was very welcoming and sweet. We will DEFINITELY be back! Not one negative thing to say about the entire experience.“

“What a phenonomal restaurant! It's truly a hidden gem. Johhny is an amazing waiter and the food was nothing short of impeccable. If your a true foodie and want a culinary experience, you MUST dine here! You won't be disappointed!“

“The food and the service was excellent very reasonably priced and a very nice atmosphere“

“Food was good, service was great (Alex) . They charge you if you use your credit card and in my case my debit card. My biggest complaint is that the oysters were the size of my thumb nail, so skip the oysters.“

“We recently have had Pastosa and Uncle Giuseppe’s open in our area and they are excellent but Nino Jr will always be my favorite. The employees are friendly and will go above and beyond to make me what I’m looking for, even if it is not in the case. Just a wonderful local business.“

“I've been going to Brother's Pizza for YEARS! Best pizza around!!“

“This is a small restaurant with the most incredibly fresh, homemade Italian food in Monmouth County and it’s BYOB! I have been several times and never disappointed everything has always been so delicious but it is hard to get a reservation sometimes!“

“What a find! This local Pizzeria is a gem. The quaint personalized interior is a combination of the owner's personality as well as a throwback to the 1950's when it first opened. The food is outstanding - Garlic bread - to die for!!! Verde Pie was unique and flavorful; and the naked meatballs taste like home. Our servers were attentive and friendly. Meeting the owner Christopher was the icing on the cake. He is a delightful young man that is bringing his own unique twist to the menu without sacrificing the status quo. I highly recommend and will be back soon..... Bravo“

“Award-winning food with a side of award-winning service. Cheers to you Jimmy and thank you as always!!“

“Beautiful outdoor dining.“

“Yo, yo, check it, we’re here to pasta the test,
A spot so fresh, put it to the rest,
Art Deco vibe, with that Roadhouse feel,
Bringing heat to the plate, that’s the real deal.

Chef’s got skills, classically trained,
Every bite hits, like a jazz refrain,
Menu’s got flavor, you won’t find it down the street,
Unique Italian dishes, bruschetta so sweet.

Pasta’s on fire, sauce in full swing,
Each plate’s a masterpiece, make your taste buds sing,
Small plates, big flavors, it’s a whole vibe,
Authentic Italian, no need to take a ride.

Owners putting heart in the dough, no doubt,
Every detail’s locked, they know what it’s about,
Warm service, cool ambiance, real smooth,
This spot’s got that rhythm, you’ll be in the groove.

Flavors so deep, they’ll have you in a trance,
Like a jazz solo, each bite’s got a chance,
Ravioli, you’ll be happy you came,
This place is fire, no shame in the game.

Hiku:
Flavors so sublime,
Art Deco and heart combined,
Italian dreams shine.“

“Great food! Lunch portion had me stuffed! I'll be back again!“

“Really enjoyed the pizza. Highly recommend the food, friendly service & great atmosphere!“

“I'm originally from New York so I am very judgy when it comes to pizza. This place brings me right back to home, great atmosphere, great people and delicious food. The owner Lewis is an awesome guy. Great place, great food, great people.“

“Love everything about your restaurant. The atmosphere, your staff is a delight , the food is absolutely delicious!! Love , Love Love ❤️ See you very soon again !!!“

“The service was amazing. Our server Tyler was so attentive and personable and the social media manager Tomas also made sure we were well taken care of. We ordered: apps: -Italian egg rolls -Burrata with arugula and balsamic glaze -arancini Mains: -thin crust pizza with goat cheese, baby arugula, fig jam and balsamic reduction -stuffed gnocchi with mushrooms in a cream sauce -7th heaven brunch plate Desserts: -Italian layer cake -mini cannolis -cappuccino -chai latte cappuccino -espresso We will definitely return to try more!“

“We had a marriage celebration luncheon at Blu Grotto this September and it was fantastic. Our guests could not say enough about how delicious the food was, how pretty the venue was, and what a great time they had. Guila made the day really special and it was a pure delight to work with her. The servers were professional and fun and everything was done to perfection. If I had to do it all over again, I would still pick Blu Grotto!! Thank you Guila, Chef James, and the delightful servers and bartenders.“

“i was there yesterday with my son and his girlfriend ( 5-10-2025 ) we had a very nice time waitress was great also the food ,is was my mothers day treat ( they came down from pa ) they have never been there i have i live in middletown nj thank you again“

“Came here for dinner on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy but we waited a bit for our server to come by. Ultimately the food came out in a normal amount of time, so not too shabby. Hadn't been here for years, and I remember the breadsticks being better.“

“I recommend the roast beef kitchen club sandwich. And the rice ball filled with meat is the best in town. Yum!“

“Jimmy's Italian Restaurant is one of those Italian restaurants that falls into the category of 'they just keep getting better', - until they approach the level of perfection, - and then they get even better than that. With all the new trendy restaurants opening in Asbury Park over the last several years, it's incredible that Jimmy's is still such a reliable & consistent choice for great food, great service, and a very civilized ambience. Jimmy's understands the needs of their guests, whether it be a birthday celebration, a marriage proposal, a retirement party, or an important business lunch or dinner, - they always come through flawlessly, assuring that everything goes right. There is not a mistake to be made on the whole menu, from the pizza, to the salads, to the fish, the pasta, the desserts and everything else they serve. Whatever you order is fresh, nicely prepared, and delicious. While fancy enough for any occasion, there is something about Jimmy's that also feels very comfortable & familiar every time you go there. It is a wonderful treat every time, whether it is lunch or dinner, winter or summer, crowded or quiet, - this is what a great restaurant is and is supposed to be.“

“Best pizza in Jersey. Fact!“

“Loved it! Best subs around. I'll be back for sure! Can't wait to try the pizza.“

“I got the steak hero, was quite good, my wife got the salad with grilled chicken..another visit I tried the pizza too,, was excellent everything is fresh and big portions.“

“TJ’s is the best is asbury“

“Since moving from Brooklyn I’ve missed having a classic Italian sandwich from my local pork store. I’m so happy I found Antonio’s Gourmet Salumeria because they have amazing sandwiches. Fresh bread, ample amount of ingredients, and delicious sandwiches. If you’re craving a nice hero for lunch definitely stop by and they have a bunch of other premade classic Italian food options.“