50 Best Italian Restaurants near Somerset

“hi everyone yes I stopped by Kings Pizza many of times they have a good service they're super clean friendly people they always ready to figure out what exactly you wanted to order very good place I completely recommend it“

“Love this place! Fast delivery always, and everything is delicious!“

“Best pizza I ever had yum yum“

“Cafe Alfredo catered a wedding for our family for 100 people with short notice on 8/14. The food was delicious!!!! It felt like that menu was planned months ago. The food was fresh and hot! Our family that came from near and far was very complimentary on the taste and quality of the food. We had penne and vodka, chicken and eggplant parm, pasta and garlic, chicken francaise and my favorite of the night shrimp linguine Alfredo! Thank you Giuseppe and team for saving the day with great food!“

“Food and Mike great“

“The best plain slice I’ve had in the area thus far! Last night, I stopped the pizzeria while running errands for a quick slice because I was famished. It happened to be in the same shopping center that I was running errands and so it only made sense to try them out because I hadn’t yet and a plain slice is something I can quickly grab and go. Welcoming, friendly, warm, and the young female working the counter/register was a sweetheart!

Anytime I try a new pizzeria, I always start off with trying out their plain slice because it’s a clear indication as to not only what their tomato sauce tastes like, but also as to whether trying any of their other slices, and/or anything else on their menu is worth trying or not and their plain slice was a hit because I actually opted to turn around and order myself an additional three slices instead of waiting to cook myself something for dinner when I returned from running errands.

They were happy enough to see me return that they gave me the additional plain slice that I ordered on the house and that was very sweet of them and kind gestures like that carry a lot of weight and go a long way!

Highly recommend this pizzeria and trying out any of their pizzas, etc.. Thanks again for taking care of me last night :) Will definitely be my new go to pizzeria in the area!“

“I spend most of my lunch breaks at this spot and the food, staff and portions are perfect. Feels like family when you walk in the door :) thank you AJ! I’ll always come here when I’m around!“

“Tasty pizza. Great salads. Friendly atmosfere.“

“As someone who grew up in and loves Metuchen deeply, I can officially add Terzo to one of the most memorable places of one of my favorite towns. Came here to have dinner and introduce my parents to my boyfriend’s parents, a very special occasion for us. At no point did we feel rushed throughout our experience which I appreciate a lot since we were there from 6-9pm on a Wednesday night.
The atmosphere is beautiful and perfect for any special occasion or date night. Everyone was raving about the food the entire time!
For appetizers we got the peach burrata salad, wagyu meatballs (our favorite!), and the calamari (second favorite!!). For dinner we loved the cacio de pepe and chicken parm. The crab risotto was a top contender too. Oh my, the portions are so big so be ready to take some home! For dessert we had the apple pie cannolis and coffee. Sangria was yummy but in a smaller pitcher than we normally see, so get two if you have a bigger group! I wish I took some pictures of our food but we were having too good of a time to actually think about it!
Seriously, thank you to all the staff that worked 9/2/26! All of the servers and runners were beyond sweet and thoughtful!“

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

“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.“

“Nothing but the best food ever. Finger licking good!“

“Moved to the neighbourhood a couple of weeks back and were looking for a nice place to eat... we found Girasole within walking distance and it exceeded our expectations. The staff were attentive yet not overebearing and the food was delicious. Pointing out that I do cook... and well... so it is nice to find a place that I can enjoy without thinking "I could have made this better at home". Definitely be coming back and soon!“

“We had an amazing meal a few weeks ago at Luca’s! We were greeted and seated and waited on promptly. We brought our own wine in which they had no problem opening for us. The food was out of this world. Their meatball appetizer is everything you’ve heard and then some. Incredible sauce, bread service, and our meals were excellent. My partner had the octopus for an appetizer and said it was incredible. Both of our meals were amazing and served timely and piping hot. I had the chicken marsala with mushroom risotto, delicious! And he had the veal saltimbocca. The service was prompt, pleasant and just perfect, and the atmosphere is lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Loved the food and friendly staff, large portions and great prices“

“Frequented the old location many times and loved it every time. 1st time at the new location this past Saturday and… WOW. Food was above and beyond as was the service. PEI white mussels are out of this world. Duck breast and lamb chops were delicious. With tomorrow being the 1st day of spring we are that much closing to a lovely meal on the patio.“

“Amazing Food and service !!“

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

“daFilippo's is a hidden gem of a restaurant that has been my family's special occasion standard for many year's. The Northern Italian menu which changes to focus on only the freshest ingredients has a little Swiss influence and is presented with an artistic touch and personal care. Last evening I hosted sixteen business associates in the back room which has an iron gate for privacy. Filippo presented a five course meal which blew everyone away followed by him playing a few songs on the Piano. The Chicken or Cod dishes were pan seared to perfection. daFilippo's is a BYOB restaurant which I Love. My wife remarked how clean the restrooms are kept. Plenty of parking in the rear of the building. In closing, if you are looking for a family owned, unique restaurant where the owner chef touches every plate to ensure perfection then this is the place to make a reservation.“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“New ownership and some of the BEST pizza in NJ you have to come try this place“

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

“Nothing but the best food ever. Finger licking good!“

“I was visiting my sister, and drove up from Florida. Her friend brought over a sandwich for me called the Not So Chicken Little. All I have to say is that it was so good, it brought a tear to my eye. Wish I knew this place existed before I moved 6 years ago. It is exactly the type of place I miss since moving south. This food made my day and my trip!!“

“Everything is the best!!! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️“

“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 !“

“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.“

“30 yrs of consistency ?! Cmon. Cannoli donuts. Homemade. Cheesacake cones, great. Every sandwich. Great. Shrimp diavolo, amazing.
And of course the workers and the family are top notch.
If you haven’t gone, go
If you already go , go more 😂

Thanks guys as always. See ya soon !“

“So grateful to Café Picasso for making my birthday dinner last Friday night a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was above and beyond! It's dimly lit inside which made reading the menu a bit challenging. However, everything we did order made up for it! I highly recommend the Frittura di Calamari for an appetizer. The following dishes we ordered were spectacular! Rigatoni alla Vodka, Penne alla Grotta, Gnocchi Alessandra, Norwegian Salmon (special), Penne al Forno, Spaghetti alla Carbonara and the Pollo alla Francese! It is a BYOB establishment, luckily there is a wine and spirits store next door. My family will definitely be returning to this beautiful gem in the heart of Somerville!“

“We've been ordering here for a while now. It's one of the better NY/NJ style pizzas in the area without being too specialized.Their pasta and meat menu items are where they are best - looking at you Chicken Puicinella and Cavatelli with Broccoli.For appetizers, they have great wings which are crispy, the way I like them. Also, the fried calamari uses a very light batter, so it's not too heavy.We've ordered trays from them twice for parties and we weren't disappointed in the quantity provided and they were affordable.“

“Best food I've ever eaten. The atmosphere is wonderful.“

“Food is fresh and delicious! Hats off to the Chef! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“Usually pick up pizza to go never disappointed in the quality and service.“

“Good food in a friendly atmosphere!“

“I recommend this place, food is good. nice environment.“

“Stopped by with my teen son for a quick bite because he said the place was good. Nice and clean, clear menu, friendly workers, and most importantly, their sub was quite good. I had the Italian and enjoyed the meat-to-sandwich ratio. They had hot pepper relish too which is always a plus for a sub shop. They understood the assignment! Will be back again.“

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“Highly recommend. Thank you to the staff for great service and great food. We will be back!“

“The sub is immense with lots of meat. The bread is really good, and toppings are fresh. Fast service is a plus as well!“

“I had my first ever visit to Olive Garden and it was so delicious and lovely! Amazing kind attentive staff, quick service, wonderful food and atmosphere! I can’t wait to go back! The ravioli was amazing and so was the Alfredo dipping sauce!“

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

“One of the best halal pizzerias in NJ! The food is amazing, especially the wings and the blackened chicken — full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I love supporting this place because it’s family owned, and you can really tell they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Great service, great atmosphere, and definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!“

“Great place! We come back to NJ from Arkansas and love getting a meal in here!“

“Food is always good, people are friendly the only problem I had is outside of this. Today when I paid I used my debit card instead of paying cash like I have every other time this was around 12:15pm today. The employee made a big deal about it being a NASA Card (my mom worked at Nasa & I have had an account there since 10th grade) By 1:30pm someone had attempted to use my card for a $1,339 AT&T purchase that was declined three times then used some Delta D account to charge $799.60 and unfortunately the second attempt work. I just came from the location and and all I had was smoke blown up my but. Either an employee or patron did something and they have a camera inside the store but was told the owner has the key. If the owner would just let me know when he will be there I will show up and we can handle this like gentlemen. I have been going to this place for over 5 years and work near by. For the record the card has been cancelled and NASA is tracking where charges are being attempted from. Paul“

“Quaint and cozy restaurant. Friendly service. Great takeout. We’ve been going there for years. We even had them cater some parties for us.“

“Food is excellent great people work here“

“Excellent food great service never disappoints highly recommend“

“This was my first time here and everything was great! Sandwiches, stuffed peppers, potato salad and the sausage wheel with provolone.“

“Food is amazing! Great staff, great service, and prices inline. Highly recommend“