Italian Restaurants near South River

“The staff is extremely kind and pretty quick. The atmosphere is relaxing and oddly nostalgic. The food is simple but it works so perfectly. The food is also cheap and affordable. If you have a bike, you can bring it inside for safe keeping. If you want a simple, good slice of pizza for cheap in a relaxed small pizza place, it's a must visit.“

“I had a poor experience with ordering using their online option - pizza was made poorly and incorrectly. Delivery girl was polite and helpful, called the next day and the manager fixed the situation and the pizza I received was much better. I would give them another try, hopefully they are still just working out the kinks of a new business.“

“Beautiful restaurant. Everything we've eaten has been delicious. Menu has great options. It's a little on the expensive side but makes up for it by being BYOB. The wait staff is very attentive and you never feel like it's too short or too long for you food. It was our second time there and won't be our last!“

“We went to Tosca Mangiano for our Anniversary on a Friday night, the food was absolutely amazing, Pulpo cooked to perfection, the gnocchi was probably one of the best I have had, my husband ordered the Bronzino and he said it was delicious! Dessert was the Almond sponge cake which was decadent! The service was not great, disappointing considering the quality of the food.“

“The food at Carrabas is delicious and extremely comforting!The chicken soup always hits the spot and you can never go wrong with getting the Rigatoni Martino or the Chicken MarsalaThe staff is always super friendly and always accommodating for our food allergies! Thank you for always being one of our go to spots!Dietary restrictions: Gluten allergy and nut allergy“

“Food is excellent, and it is consistently excellent, over many years. From the breads to the fico appetizer to the pasta and chicken mains (haven't had meats or seafood), I've always been satisfied. The staff is very good. Do wear or bring something warm because the room can feel cool. Do make reservations earlier than the day of, at least on the weekends.“

“An amazing family style restaurant. The food is what you'd be served at Nonnas on Sunday.The food is amazing.The service, friendly, efficient, incredible.The location, cozy, down to earth, honest.A great place to go if you're hungry.Plates are big.Ingredients are fresh and you can tell that sauce simmered on a stove for some time and didn't come out of a can.Top 3 meals of my life.I can guarantee I will return next time I'm in this corner of the world.Please check this jewel of a restaurant out.“

“Starting with the name Italian Touch you can feel the reminisce of Italy throughout this establishment although not too flashy this location makes you want to dress business casual. The service is Unexpectedly 5 star and the energy is stupendous.Ok on to the food.My wife and I had the pleasure to getting to know one of the cooks trying out their personal favorites and I can easily see what the hype is about.Each slice bring farm to table flavors with a brick oven crust.I must say the flavor is what you expect when you desire that flavor.Food is an art and a science and they nailed both.Excellent experience here. Will be back.Sorry no pictures this time.“

“ordered a large cobb salad. it was so delicious. they gave so much chicken and the greens were so fresh. I used to be a steady customer of highland park pizza but they went out of business and I was upset because I have health issues and need meals delivered to me. Tried Francesco and they will have me as a steady customer now. so happy I found this place. give them a shot you wont be sorry.“

“I love love LOVE this place. The owners are two old school Sicilians that reminded me of my Nonna and Nonno growing up, and the pizza was phenomenal! I also got their manicotti, and the sauce they make is exquisite. I'd absolutely recommend them, without question.“

“Went with 5 adults and 2 kids. Spent around $750 (tip included).Dinner was great but waitress forgot to bring appetizer before dinner.Manager asked if we still wanted it so we said sure why not.He still told the waitress to charge us for the appetizers even though they messed up. Small detail but comes across as a bit tacky given their reputation cost of dining here..“

“Great pizza with great service! The garlic knots are delicious- must buy! Tons of huge garlic pieces! I got half plain and half green peppers, and definitely the freshest green peppers I've had on a pizza ever. I haven't been here in years but went because they were supporting a fundraiser for the local animal shelter- another reason to come here! Definitely will be back soon!“

“This is one our favorite places to go. What makes it so special is the people that take care of you!..After you have been there a couple of times you are treated like family laughing and talking with everybody including the owners. Oh ya and food is awsome!“

“I picked up the most delicious 3 foot subs, turkey and cheese and the chicken mozzarella and red pepper, Caesar salad and penne pasta with vodka sauce for my husband 65th birthday party and the food was delicious. Not only that but the customer service was outstanding. Thank you for your talents and your help in making my husband’s a huge success.! And a shout out to Lori for suggesting I eat the bread that day. It was worth every single bite.“

“This was our 3rd time dinning and the place was very busy for a Thursday at 7 pm. The service was not as great as our last couple of visits. The food was excellent my only complaint would be the clams casino were a little small. My date enjoyed the soup and both of our entrees were great. We will be back soon.“

“Slice has quickly become our preferred destination. We appreciate every aspect of this establishment, particularly our support for family-run businesses due to their commitment to quality, consistency, and fair pricing. Frank makes the whole experience a very comfortable environment. Looking forward to visiting again, Frank!“

“The best tacos!! Keep it up always and you will never lack customers!! The delicious tacos al pastor and enchilada not to mention with their fresh and finely chopped onion their fresh cilantro the super fresh cucumbers, radishes, lemons that's how it should be! Just a little less fat but they are “

“Tomato Pies Italian Kitchen offers a decent dining experience with its cozy ambiance and Italian-inspired dishes. The menu selection is varied, but some dishes fell short of expectations in terms of flavor and execution. While the service was friendly.Additionally, the portion sizes seemed inconsistent, with some dishes being overly generous while others felt lacking. Overall, Tomato Pies has potential, but there are areas that could be improved to elevate the dining experience.“

“My second experience was even better than the first ? I was actually looking for a different eatery with similar names. I ended up @ Touch of Italy ??,. And it was the right choice. I ordered the Apple ? salad, which was excellent. Thanks again for the great food and the great conversation ?“

“Finally able to get the five couples together. I requested a round table but was told they only accommodated up to six at their round. Was seated in a back room at a long table that ended up being perfect!!! Easy conversation. No one felt excluded as sometimes a long table can We did the primo family style Fried calamari Stuffed mushrooms Zucchini fritte Caesar salad Antipasto salad Bolognese Vodka pastas Chicken limone Veal saltimbocca Eggplant parmigiana And a sampling of desserts Mini canolis Mini eclairs Lemon bars Rainbow cookies The meal was amazing. Everything was delicious!!“

“It was pretty good! Nice date with my partner. I would say the food was quick and appetizers were good. Definitely come dressed nice the ambiance seemed for fine dining, which is fine just a little odd for the location. Waiter was good and friendly, but I will say there is no drink menu with prices so just prepped to pay lol.“

“For a mom n pop pizzeria, Carmela's sure is one of the best NY style pizzas that I've had. We ordered a large size cheese pizza, along with some garlic knots/bread. The pizza came out hot n ready from the oven. The cheese was just stretching away and the sauce was robust. The dough itself tasted very good. We sprinkled some red crush peppers and garlic seasoning/powder. Mmmmm more and more garlic. And more garlic. And wait....even more garlic. The garlic knots were delicious. They were heated warmAnd I asked them to lace it with extra garlic oil. A perfect combination of both items. There's a few tables inside and it's a simple looking pizzeria. They do offer pizza by the slices also.“

“We really enjoy this place. The food is excellent and it has a very chill laid back atmosphere. The second time we visited this place was because the Mexican restaurant next to it had a one hour wait. I'm not waiting one hour and we need that the food here was good. My wife ordered a Italian Stromboli and I had pasta and octopus. They were both exceptionally tasty, and always come out piping hot. In addition, everyone gets a really delicious bread basket with different types of Italian breads, garlic, bruschetta and baked bread. The owner is always cordial and you can see him mingling around talking to people.If you are in town I would recommend this place. They are fully accessible, and will move tables around for you if you need them to be moved. The bathrooms are also accessible and there are some accessible parking spots available on the street, or in the parking deck behind the courtyard restaurant area. By the way the prices are really good.Wheelchair accessibility: This place is wheelchair accessible and that includes the restroom facilities.“

“We absolutely love Dolce's. The food is top notch, the owner John and his staff are the best, the prices reasonable, and it's the BEST restaurant to host a party! It is BYOB and they are the most accommodating staff around. They treat their customers like royalty so visit John and his team for the best food and get treated like a VIP! Thank you, John!! Randi C“

“Food was 11/10 ❗️Order 4 different dishes yesterday all of them tasted amazing! Ordered so much that I dropped my garlic bread on my way to the car. Went back inside and without hesitation the manager made me a fresh batch. Very hardworking people who care about our community. Great environment to bring to your friends and family for quality food.“

“No one can beat your cheese steaks. I had one yesterday from another restaurant and it was terrible. They used slices of yellow American which were hardly melted.. We ordered other food too , which I wasn't overlall thrilled with. VINNYS Old Bridge going forward 100%.“

“Incredibly good. I had veal parmesan last night as I do every time my work brings me to New Jersey. Best I've had after going to about 5 different restaurants in the area. Very tender and perfectly seasoned and prepared.The bread was addicting since I had 6 pieces and the service was excellent. Unfortunately I didn't catch his name.This will be the go to place when we come to work up here from now on.“

“We had a 730 reservation got there 10 minutes early we got seated right on time. The food was excellent The service could have been better. We had to ask for everything at least twice and waited a while before it came. Overall it was very good and I will be back.“

“Stopped here for dinner on a Thursday night after wanting to try it moving to the area. First impression is that it’s dark but somewhat cozy and quiet on the place’s dine-in side. I had the veggie burger with fries and my partner ordered the penne vodka personal pizza. The veggie burger was okay but my favorite part of the meal were the extra crispy fries. I tried some of the penne vodka pizza and it could’ve had a bit more sauce on it. Overall decent dinning experience.Parking: There’s a free parking lot for the plaza.“

“My husband and I go on a regular basis. They always treat us so special. We even have our own little table always waiting for us! The food and specials are phenomenal along with the superb service we always get. It truly feels like family!“

“Tony's Open Kitchen is a great Italian addition to the neighborhood. I recently went to dinner her with a group of 10. Everyone enjoyed their food. The pasta entrees were a hit and the Regolare Pizza was great (ohh.. that sauce). The service was fast and efficient. I ordered then eggplant parmigiana, which was awesome and a plentiful portion size. I liked the fact that it was not deep fried, but instead lightly battered and baked. The accompanying vegetables were all so flavorful and delicious. The complimentary bread was hot, fresh and tasty out of the oven. It's a BYOB, so that's a plus. I look forward to going back and trying some of the other entrees. Note: They charge 3% for using a credit card and will only do up to 3 credit cards per table. That created a bit of an issue with 10 people, since not everyone had cash on hand.“

“The food was very good and we had a toddler with us and the staff was very good with her.l and couldn't be nicer. The atmosphere is happy and not too loud but enough noise that the baby did not bother anybody. It is a go-to place for us and it is a byob (bonus).“

“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!“

“This is a great place for dinner! The restaurant is so pretty, so clean and the food is delicious! The meatball appetizer is a must try. The pork chop with rice pilaf and the rigatoni bolognese are perfectly portioned, shareable and full of flavor! Never once reached for the salt and pepper.I love the family feel you get the second you walk through the doors. There are photos of the owners and their kids are on the wall and they are all on the floor, serving customers with a smile. You can definitely tell it’s a place filled with love, a passion for food and most importantly, family. Would definitely recommend to anyone!“

“I love this pizzeria restaurant. I have been going there since my teen years. The food is always fresh, delicious and made to order. The sauce is amazing in my opinion. Great portions hot and cold subs, mozz sticks, garlic knots and zeppoles. There is tons of parking and indoor seating.Parking: Large parking lotWheelchair accessibility: Ground level entrance“

“This is a great place to go eat at because of the nice wall paintings they have and just the vibe is so homey and welcoming. take out is great too. i have had the pizza, the tacos, the sopes, and let me tell you you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. it’s just too good. now if i really wanna put my food reviewer cap on i have to say there is one thing that is off, and that is the prices. the amount of food that you get for the price is crazy. they make sure that you are full and have left overs ?‍? love it keep doing what you’re doing ??Kid-friendliness: great place to bring kids“

“I wanted to try a new place for pizza, Benny's had pretty good reviews and I decided to try them. I placed my order for delivery not realizing there was a $5.99 delivery fee which didn't show up until I got the order confirmation. I don't know if the delivery fee was from the establishment or the delivery company Grabull.The Grabull website says " their service is absolutely free, all you pay for is the food & whatever fee's are mentioned for delivery or processing and taxes" I did not see any mention of a delivery fee on Benny's website. Also is the delivery fee a guaranteed tip for the delivery person? If it is that person got a big tip because I added on a tip at checkout.As far as the pizza goes, it was just okay, it certainly was not worth $37.23! It's too bad since Pharmaceutical Reps pays for our lunches we order food several times a week for delivery. We can't go over $17.00 per person delivery fee's cut into that $17.00“

“Phone ordering was simple and easy. The person taking the order was knowledgeable and offered to apply day specials to my order even when I didn’t know about it. Payment was processed over the phone with no problems. Pick up was in time and the food was ready and hot as it should be. Aside from all that, it was delicious. We love Big Boy’s Pizza. Thank you.“

“I LOVE THIS PIZZA PLACE!! I LOVE THE PIZZA THE FOOD AND THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE!!! I HAD ASMALL PARTY AT MY HOUSE AND ORDERED 9 PIZZAS! ALL WERE DELIVERED HOT AND MY GUESTS LOVED THEM!! THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE TO ORDER PIZZA! IN THE WOODBRIDGE AREA!“

“Jimmy provided the food for our family and friends after my husband's funeral. Everything was excellent. He went out of his way to accomodate us and made sure everything was set up and ready for us when we arrived from the funeral. Wonderful people to work with and prices were reasonable.“

“It's a nice family style Italian restaurant that accommodates a large party for dinner. My kids enjoy it and run to the bakery area to choose their favorite dessert. The service was always great and we never waited long to be seated or served.“

“I was looking to have a small lunch after my son's communion and pretty much every place I contacted was like "4 hours and $80/pp" which is more money and time than I wanted. On a recommendation I contacted Pasquales Brick Oven on Ryders in Milltown and for MUCH less they gave us their side room for 30 people and it was FANTASTIC! It's BYO so we brought some beer and wine and they set up wine glasses and gave us more delicious food than I can even say-everyone went home with dinner for a few nights! Service was impeccable and I would recommend anyone having an intimate party check it out.“

“Been going here since I can remember and it’s always been my go to!!! Never disappoints, always on point with the service and food. I like trying new things once in a while and let me say my all time favorite is that grilled Salmon, the sauce and different flavors just so delicious. . I love them all there, the entire staff is amazing.“

“Pizza Margherita is The Best I’ve ever had in Jersey. Grilled Chicken is delicious. Salad is crisp and fresh. Cheesesteak hot freshly made exactly how I ordered it excellent flavor. Even the French Fries are delicious. The kids enjoyed their Plain Cheese Pie too. Maintenance of Restaurant atmosphere is clean with high standard. Professional friendly staff helped me bring everything to car. Thank you kindly PJ’S!!!“

“3/1/24 I read about Via Sposito having multiple restaurants serving family style dishes and their Pizza ovens are wood and coal fired so we went to the one in Old Bridge, NJ. Our gracious host Dolores is an Sposito who we had the pleasure to talk with.We started with Zuppa di Mussels,which was delicious and the sauce to dip the mussels in was so sweet yummy.Just look at the pictures before and after.Then my wife ordered the huge Pork Chop with mixed vegetables and potatoes, my wife couldn't finish her meal.I ordered a Margarita Pizza with homemade mozzarella and pecorino romano cheese and fresh basil with extra virgin olive oil. On top I added real sliced sweet sausage,outstanding pizza,will definitely order it again together with outstanding service see the before and after pictures. Well worth the trip.“

“So I just moved to the area. For the most part pizza is awesome. They just have to let it actually cook. I don’t like non- crispy pizza. Other than that pizza is A1.When we first went for take out. I didn’t have such a great experience. However this last time for delivery changed that.“

“Quite possibly the best pizza place in Jersey. Great nuanced taste – for example, the crust has this perfect texture – made extremely fresh with obviously quality ingredients. AND the people who work there are really cool and friendly. AND the prices are reasonable. It's a treat that I'm happy to go out of my way for (I don't live close by).“

“I highly recommend Pauline's , fantastic service, friendly makes you feel like home. Ambiance the best Food off the charts, I had a modified special Black Rigatoni with lobster and filet mignon in a light pink sauce. Thank you Michael & Maryann for inviting us. Ralph Ciallella Michelin Food Critic“

“Although we have never dined in the restaurant, we have been to several private parties and just love the way they do things. Family style appetizers, pasta, salad and great choices. This last time we had steak, which we were apprehensive about but even that was tender and cooked perfectly.Parking: Plenty and easily accessible“

“Had the brooklyn square....very close in taste and texture to L&B which is rare in a clone of this type....only downside was the slice was sitting around a while and was kind of dry. I saw a fresh pie come out of the oven and it looked great. Sfincione slice was also very “