50 Best Italian Restaurants near Spring Lake

“Great restaurant. Beautiful setting and the staff was so pleasant and accommodating.“

“Just had dinner here with my husband and son. We enjoyed everything. The service was great. Everyone very friendly, welcoming, and professional. I highly recommend the Apple salad with grilled chicken! My son LOVES Benny's pepperoni pizza....We had a great time and will return again❤❤“

“We’ve been going to Mossuto’s before it was a restaurant and it never disappoints. Great for the whole family. I love the pizzas and pastas if we eating there and the roasted tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are not to be missed! My daughter loves the meatballs and spaghetti. And of course the bread. Very kid-friendly as I’ve been taking my daughter there since she was very small.“

“Our family and friends went to SL Pizza on Wednesday. It’s our #1 go to place when we’re in the Irish Riviera. Once again the food was awesome. The service was exceptional and kiddos goes to Alyssa and Hobey. We can not wait to revisit Spring Lake Pizza!“

“Absolutely loved this place from Soup to nuts! Food delicious , atmosphere lovely. And service outstanding!! Loved server, Teresa -(teacher by day). Wonderful place!“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“What a great time! I'm not sure why some reviews say ride staff. I didn't see that at all. Tables are a little toght but not that bad. Service was exceptional and they have a TON of gluten free food. Save room for dessert. Only thing is go early or you'll be waiting even though you have reservations and BYOB. Can't wait to go back!“

“Our friend highly recommended Spanos Restutant , our first time, Was absolutely outstanding, The nicest customer service was the owner introduced himself to us with three special appetizers he made and greeted us with a Bon appétit Everything is made special to order,go go go and order there homemade bread pudding with chocolate in middle & there vanilla ice cream Thank you Mr Spano , for a special evening ??“

“During our short stay in the area, we chose to dine here as it was one of the few restaurants open on a Monday. We had an excellent meal, with starter and main course which were delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful and very caring towards my elderly mother. Thank you in particular to Adam for his help with organising the taxi for us .“

“Amazing food amazing service“

“The food is outstanding!, service is awesome!. My wife and I have been coming here for years and every time is better than the last. Keep up the good work Lubranos your establishment is amazing!“

“Excellent food, service and ambiance. Kristin was amazing!“

“Wow The best Italian restaurant at the jersey shore if you go Friday or Saturday you better get a reservation I would suggest you get one during the week also to be safe. Byob food and atmosphere are outstanding and the hostess waitresses and owner are so nice they make you feel like you were invited to their home for Sunday dinner with the family.“

“We've been to Flavia's several times and have always enjoyed our experience. The service is fast and attentive and has it has a super cute modern Italian interior. We always try something new each time we go and haven't been disappointed yet. This time, we had the carbonara spaghetti and pesto fettuccine and it was perfectly al dente and delicious! I can't wait to come back to try the amaretto cheesecake!“

“I haven't left a review in while. I have been to F&R for many different occasions. My Brother in law and my wife's mile stone birthday. My own birthday 🎂 and every chance we can stop by. Love the family owned restaurant and all the people running it, front and back. Thanks to Michelle and Danielle Tonight was amazing the Tuna appetizer was tremendous and our favorite dinners were spot on. ( Chicken Papa) And filet mignon. If you have never been there it's a Must. Upscale Italian restaurant. Byo. Love it and Thank you ladies“

“had an outstanding dining experience! The ambience was warm and elegant, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was attentive and thoughtful. The beef carpaccio was perfect, and I also enjoyed my favorite fried calamari with a beautiful sauce, wonderfully prepared soft-shell crab, and an outstanding filet mignon. The wine selection curated by Chef Brian was truly spectacular and paired perfectly with the meal. Every dish was memorable, and the whole evening was exceptional—I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Amazingly delicious food. Friendly service“

“Hard to beat these Eats Beautiful restaurant“

“While we were too early to try anything off the menu, I wanted to thank this business for opening their doors (and bathroom!) to the people at the Pride Parade. The gentleman at the counter was sunny and kind and let everyone in. Most other businesses did not. We already have this place earmarked for our dinner after our next beach day. Thank you for being excellent humans.“

“Awesome food and service by Justin! Thank you!“

“The food was so so delicious highly recommended. You will not be disappointed the people there were very friendly. I will definitely return.“

“Fabulous calamari appetizer, the tenderest calamari we’ve ever had! Can’t wait for the entree to arrive! With Anthony Capozio“

“The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We will be going back. Plus a byob is always nice.“

“This restaurant was delicious!!! Everything was wonderful from the waiters to the food that was amazing. The owner Ken went around to all tables and made us feel like family. thank You Saltimbocca I will absolutely be back.“

“Great food amazing service and wonderful warm hospitality“

“The chef knows flavor! I had a personal, white pizza with broccoli which had a wonderful hint of garlic!

I can often tell if a new place will offer good food as the yummy aroma was met when I walked in!

I'll return for sure!!
Oh, I was charged for side pasta sauce which was left out. ??‍♀️
I would've liked to taste that!“

“atmosphere was phenomenal staff was great food was spectacular highly recommend“

“We just had my daughter’s bridal shower there and everything was perfect. We chose the lunch buffet and the food was delicious. There was so much included and it was priced very reasonably. The room upstairs was very spacious for our group of 40 people. It was nice to have our own bathroom and bar. The servers were friendly and attentive and also very helpful. Thank you for making the day run so smoothly. It was perfect!!“

“I have to give a huge thank you to Brooklyn Bistro for the amazing job they did for my daughters graduation dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was absolutely amazing. Thank you Brooklyn Bistro <3“

“Always accommodating! Very close to work and convenient.“

“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!“

“Took my daughters for dinner on a Sat night Oct 18th. We sat outside. Our waitress was amazing. She was always near by if we needed anything. She also suggested and off menu cocktail that was to die for. It had milk or cream in it which i normally don't like but it was YUMMY. She had long dark beautiful curls and she made our experience great.“

“My husband and I went to Patricia’s and we were overly happy with everything. The food was awesome. the service was awesome. Everyone there was so friendly. I would highly recommend ❤️“

“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.“

“Last night we came in before a show we were seeing! Our waiter Collin was fantastic he was nice and attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed. The pasta with the spicy sauce was amazing. Collin suggested the meatballs and they were honestly the best meatballs I ever had at a restaurant. We will be back for sure!“

“Great food and nice place to be“

“Great food and friendly service. Local family atmosphere. Highly recommended 👌“

“Everything in the store that’s offered“

“Love this place!! Always an excellent meal. Last night my boyfriend had a blackened pork chop with Murphy sauce and I had Monk fish Francaise. Both absolutely delish!!“

“Great friendly good food stuff“

“A must when in Monmouth County. Thin, pastry like crust that has the perfect crisp, antipasta chopped or not, New England clam chowder to rival Boston. It is always busy and filled with both regulars and Bennies, anyone who manages to find this hidden gem along the Route 35 bridge by Belmar, will keep coming back. If you're bold, take their t-shirt challenge and eat an XL Pie to go home with pride.“

“Johnny G’s just catered our sons birthday party and it was AMAZING. Definitely recommend to anyone. Mike was awesome and very helpful. 11 out of 10 for sure!!!“

“Haven't had pizza in ages, so I went into this place. Wow! Excellent place. The pizza is fairly priced and delicious. I only wanted the slices warmed, and the gentleman heated them perfectly. I will be going back again. I suggest you do too.“

“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.“

“Literally the best homemade bread. The subs are to die for.“

“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“

“Aside from the individual pizzas which are delicious. The steak salad is very good. Might be a little pricey but when you want quality great tasting food Nino's is a hit!“

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

“I erroneously left a negative review for Attilios Pizza in Wall. Since I don't know how to delete the review, I wanted to take this opportunity to apologize to Attilios and let customers know, I didn't intend for that review to be on the Attillios website. PLEASE disregard my review ----- ATILLIOS is AWESOME!“

“Dined in multiple times already after ordering from their delicious pizza menu one night and absolutely loved it. Great food, great owner and staff. 100% Highly recommend 👌“