50 Best Italian Restaurants near South Brunswick

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

“Moto elegante e confortevole“

“Best 2 guys around❤️❤️ Antonio and Alex treat you like family. They are friendly and aim to please. Best 🍕 pizza around.“

“Great place, BYOB“

“I order from this place everyday. And, I mean that literally. The food is good the Maximo is good and the pizza and the Strumbolis are good. The delivery guy is super friendly. I've ordered here more than anyone else in NJ and I've never had an issue. They also have great broccoli and garlic“

“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!“

“food was outstanding! Service was impeccable! Everyone on out party had to taste each other's food because we all raved about how delicious it was! Can't wait to go back!“

“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!“

“The owner Sal very pleasant , the food is great , I recommend it to anyone who enjoy good food , the service is great , no matter what time is , lunch or dinner .“

“This place is such a hidden gem! The food is exceptional and has such authentic Italian flavors. The menu offers such extraordinary and unusual combinations not found at other Italian restaurants. The service is beyond wonderful—- so friendly and welcoming! You can’t miss this AMAZING experience! I highly recommend it! I would rate it with 20 stars if I could!“

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.“

“My third time here , tonight I had the lamb shank fantastic service is top notch it’s a small place so kind of tight but I’m planning on being a regular“

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

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

“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 !“

“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 !“

“We had a group of 8 and we all had some really nice meals. We were in Princeton area for a horse show and we really enjoyed our time here. We will be back“

“Last night was our first time at Pastiamo's and our experience was fantastic from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious -- Burrata, Gnocchi Pesto, Penne with Walnut Sauce and Rigatoni Ragu were especially everyone's favorites. The staff was polite, attentive, and so patient, even when we stayed past closing time. Thank you, Francesca and team for making our night so special. I highly recommend this restaurant, and our family will definitely be back!“

“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“

“Good food in a friendly atmosphere!“

“Excellent pizza 🍕 and a abundance of choices to select from - new to the neighborhood and I think we found our new pizzeria“

“The food and atmosphere are AMAZING!!! Everything is so fresh and you can tell it is all made with the best ingredients. A great place to go for authentic Italian food and a plus is it's a BYOB!!!“

“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!“

“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“

“Jaspers was the best food I have ever eaten. The steaks,gf pasta,veggies and potatoes were to die for. The atmosphere is just beautiful. The trees they have in there are gorgeous. The waitress was incredible and so sweet they work as a team. I wouldn't highly recommend 10 out of 10. Thank you for a wonderful night last night“

“Amazing Italian food! Reminds me of when I visited Italy. High recommend.“

“Great food and great staff“

“I love the food at Lola's its fantastic! The service is great! I highly recommend ?“

“The pizza is just amazing — crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and so much flavor in every bite 🤤 The vibe is super family-friendly, and the service makes you feel right at home 🙌 No wonder it’s been a local favorite for years, with fresh food and traditional recipes every day. Shoutout to Chico — the best pizza maker ever! 👏🔥“

“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!“

“fresh pasta woth short rib ragu...fantastic dish. been eating here for 20 years... cant recall a bad meal.“

“Great food! Excellent service.“

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

“Thank you Zinna ‘S stuff & owners. I had my daughter’s Bridal Shower on 8/17?/2025 . I received many wonderful compliments on your food & the beautiful environment. Also your staff were excellent. My daughter told me she had the perfect Bridal Shower that she will always remember ❤️ Thank you Maryanne Dunlap Spece ❤️“

“Last week, we ordered 200 boxed lunches during the Staff Appreciation Week for High school North. Carlos delivered it personally and paid attention to details. Everyone enjoyed the lunch thoroughly.“

“Good job! It really tastes good, and the service attitude is also very good.“

“This past Saturday, 5.21.22, my family and I ventured out to Cucina Mandreucci, for the first time since covid, for my niece's college graduation celebratory dinner. We have been here before for other special family occasions, as well as for everyday family dinners. No matter whether you are a party of 20 or an intimate party of two, Cucina Mandreucci will treat you like family. They handled our rowdy bunch with ease. Jill, our server, and our busser (I apologize, but I forget his name) treated us like family. They remembered us from our last large family gathering three years ago, as well as from the last time I was there with my fiance and our four children. They remembered where we sat and what we ate; simply put, they (but especially Jill) made us feel at home, and welcomed us back with open arms. As if that were not enough, the food was, once again, outstanding! I am a picky eater, and that puts it mildly. Jill was ready for my crazy requests and substitutions. She, and the kitchen, handled it all like pros. As if our large, rambunctious party were not enough to handle, we actually forgot a to-go meal for a family member who was unable to attend; we put that request in as we were paying the bill. Not four minutes later did that food come out of the kitchen ready to go. When I tell you this place has their stuff together, that is the truth. This is my favorite restaurant in Middlesex County for sure, and of course we'll be returning!“

“Thanks for the great dinners. This is definitely my goto Italian take out or dine-in. BYOB is perfect too as I can bring exactly what I want to drink. Capisci! 😎“

“I was searching online for good Italian to send to my family who were gathering for lunch before my favorite Aunt Harriets funeral. Trying to do this as a surprise for my family, I was calling from Colorado not knowing true reputations. I not only found good Italian, I found fantastic and authentic! Sal's genuine care for my phone order was beyond words. I ordered trays of eggplant rollatini, chicken parmesan, lasagna, fresh vegetables and garlic knots which was fresh, hot and delivered on time. Can't say THANK YOU enough for helping me feel present with my family when I couldn't actually be present. Someday during my travels back east, I'll find my way there and experience your cooking first hand. Thanks again Sal and keep doing (ministering in a way) what your doing. Diann R. Longmont, CO“

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….“

“Brought my girls soccer team in this afternoon to celebrate our 1st place soccer season. Great service, pizza was good and John was very helpful.“

“Excelente Restaurante con un excelente servicio 😋“

“My daughter and I were in the area for an appt. and we came across Tino’s and I have to admit this is by far THE BEST Pizza we have ever tasted in our life!!!!! If you have not gone there- please do!!! They have excellent food and will not disappoint. Cheers!!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Frank’s Pizza has a great environment with amazing pizza and food — top quality, super tasty, and always fresh. The place is very kid-friendly, with plenty of room, and it’s perfect for families or groups. There’s easy parking, great handicap accessibility, and even a private room, which is a huge plus. BYOB makes it even better. Overall, awesome food, welcoming vibe, and super convenient. Highly recommend! 🍕👏“

“What an amazing restaurant and owners they are! We have ordered twice from the restaurant and our second order was incorrect but we gladly ate it since everything we’ve had is delicious! We didn’t even voice our concerns because it was so good and to our surprise we get a delivery with the correct salad! Top notch service and quality!“

“Some of the best tasting food and pizza around!“

“Ordered a very large order for delivery $200+ the gentleman on the phone was very nice and we received our food about a hour later which was impressive. Delivery driver was very friendly and added a free soda to our order. This was for a company lunch and due to their service and quality of food, we will be ordered from them again.“

“good service and food 💯 friendly owners“