50 Best Italian Restaurants near West Orange

1 Primavera Ristorante

4.7 Superb 130 Reviews

500 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange

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“My husband and I love Primavera. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner of 65 people here in June 2025 and the owner/chef, along with all the staff were so friendly & accommodating. Guests from our rehearsal dinner still talk about the meals they had that night and the amazing atmosphere of the restaurant. My husband and I now try to go to Primavera at least once a month as a date night and the staff still remember us and are so attentive. The food is very delicious and the different specials each night you can tell are thought of with intention and care. We highly recommend if you want a date night there or a private party!”

2 Julio's Restaurant

4.2 Good 58 Reviews

459 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange

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“Stopped by at the recommendation of a friend. Restaurant is in a strip mall so plenty of parking. Restaurant was hard to find at night being their sign was not lite. Small place with a small bar in which I sat at for the evening. The owner Julio took care of me. I ordered a white sangria to begin the evening and the owner made it Perfectly. For entree, I ordered the Chef Giambot which is a mixture of filet tips, chicken; sausages, onions and peppers and homemade flat french fries. Dish could of had more seasoning but overall was good and plentiful. I had to take leftovers. This dish has heat to it being it has hot peppers in the mix. I will probably be back to try several of their traditional authentic Italian entrees.”

3 Guys Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.4 Superb 61 Reviews

333 Valley Rd, West Orange

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“Best good ever and always ! Family friendly and family owned! Go once and u will never stop! From generation to generation and recipes are the same ! Real Italian food!”

4 Johnny's Pizzeria

4.0 Good 92 Reviews

34 Main St, West Orange

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“For everyone that put this place under 5 stars or 1 star let me tell you about my experience and how the pizzeria got it's new owner. Johnny's pizzeria has been around west orange for a long time until frank decided to sell the place to someone. One customer was interested about buying the place and it ended up being sold! Then the new owner was Wilfredo Palta. Wilfredo Palta was a kind person who loved owning a business. He was dedicated to his new business and wanted everyone to see how nice he makes pizza. He ended up getting some employees to help out. He ended up becoming one of top ten's best pizzerias in west orange. He was really proud of his accomplishment. He owned the place for 4 years and has great customer service also I am related to the current owner!”

5 Mamma Maria

3.6 Good 108 Reviews

40 Washington St, West Orange

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“The food at Momma Maries is EXCELLENT everything they prepare is tasted.”

6 Fortissimo Osteria / Pizzeria

3.6 Good 164 Reviews

484 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange

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“Outstanding service & Food they treat you like family !”

7 PrimoHoagies

3.5 Good 104 Reviews

495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange

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“Best hoagie I’ve had in a long time I’m sticking with them!!! Highly recommend it!!!”

8 DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

4.9 Superb 694 Reviews

91 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth · 9.43 miles

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“Can I please give it 6 stars? I recently went there with a group of five family members while visiting New Jersey and we had a truly extraordinary night! As an investor in restaurants I'm very critical when visiting any restaurant and not often impressed even with well known critically acclaimed restaurants. It's very rare when a place has truly incredible food with every appetizer and entree as well as first class VIP vibes for service. You could literally taste the passion and care put into every plate with beautifully prepared flavorful abundant meals. In fact, it was the first time in almost a decade I brought home leftovers as the meal was delicious and easily sufficient for two people. Our entire table raved about their meals and the attentive but not obtrusive service was always there to refill our wine and assist without any of us having to look up for service. The food alone would have made for a great night but what truly made it memorable besides the great waitstaff was the manager, Eli. When was the last time a manager, GM or owner greated you at your table to share a polite, interesting and passionate conversation about the food and why they love sharing this experience with their valued customers? He made our entire table feel like VIPs and made perfect recommendations for wine and dessert. It felt more like we were in someone's home as we were there for close to 3-1/2 hours talking, eating, drinking and laughing. The ambiance is warm and unpretentious and the memories of a great experience will certainly bring us back again.”

9 Giovanni's Salumeria

4.9 Superb 283 Reviews

Giovanni salumeria, 666 Broadway, Bayonne · 9.95 miles

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“Had the Virginia ham with fresh mutz and holy crap …. Amazing!!! Great service, friendly staff, great food and owner is awesome! Five stars all the way, place is top notch 🤌🏼”

10 Laico's

4.4 Superb 293 Reviews

67 Terhune Avenue, Jersey City · 9.12 miles

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“Just ate there for dinner. Was packed but they were so accommodating for us four, and I was dying for my favorites. I have been going there since 1984 and sorry to say, 90% of the time I get the same thing! And still always delish. The service is great, servers are great, I have bought many people there and no one has ever complained, always loved the food! And I will continue to be a customer for as long as they will be there!”

11 Matthew's

4.8 Superb 286 Reviews

1131 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton · 5.83 miles

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“Matthew 's Restaurant is 1 of the best restaurants in North NJ if NOT The Best. The food is always Delicious & Service is excellent. Beyond that, the atmosphere or aviance is excellent. The vibe & energy is first rate positive fun & culinary enjoyment. I believe that this fine dining experience is also driven by the owner Matthew who is usually in the restaurant greeting guests & helping out. When you visit Matthew's you'll have a great time and it'll feel like you're on mini-vacation from the stress of every day life while seemingly enjoying the warmth of family. It may be a cliche but it's definitely true. 10 stars ⭐ out of 10.”

12 Sapori Montclair

4.8 Superb 137 Reviews

9 Park Street, Montclair · 2.74 miles

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“I had a really nice experience at Sapori. The service was good, the food was delicious, and everything was nicely presented. What I enjoyed most was the calm and relaxing atmosphere, which made it a great place to sit back and enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience, and definitely a place I would visit again.”

13 Pasta flavio

4.9 Superb 188 Reviews

55 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston · 4.23 miles

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“Wonderful food. Nice attentive service!”

14 Americano

4.6 Superb 227 Reviews

959 Broadway, Bayonne · 9.73 miles

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“Great food and wine! variety of cocktails, appetizers and entrées. Spacious place with chic decor.”

15 Fiorentini Restaurant

4.6 Superb 223 Reviews

98 Park Avenue, Rutherford · 7.78 miles

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“Love the food, love the place, very attentive, don't walk run here, great!”

16 Volares

4.7 Superb 322 Reviews

7 Station Square, Rutherford · 7.98 miles

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“The best Italian restaurant in Rutherford. Huge portions and the fish dinners are incredible. If you see mahi mahi, snapper, cod or salmon on the menu, order it! You will not be disappointed! Friendliest service around!”

17 Scalini Fedeli Montville

4.9 Superb 89 Reviews

167 Main Road, Montville · 11.98 miles

“We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Scalini Fedeli and the entire staff. We hosted our wedding dinner here this past Sunday with about 80 of our closest family and friends, booking out the restaurant for the evening, and they completely surpassed our expectations from start to finish. First and foremost, the food was absolutely incredible. The chef crushed it! Every course was delicious, beautifully prepared, and one of the biggest compliments we received throughout the night was how amazing the food was. Thank you to the chef and kitchen staff for putting together such a memorable meal for everyone. A huge shoutout to Jeffrey for his constant communication and support throughout the months leading up to our dinner. He worked closely with my wife to help bring everything together and was always accommodating and helpful. We also want to recognize the incredible staff who took care of us throughout the evening — Alex, Beth, Amanda, Esther, and Oscar, as well as Chris and Rich behind the bar. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, professional, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure our guests were taken care of all night. The restaurant itself was elegant and beautiful and provided the perfect atmosphere for such a special occasion. They allowed us to play our own music playlist, worked with us on all the little details, kept the drinks flowing, and made our family and friends feel completely at home. Even at the end of the night, the staff helped us clean up, pack everything, and make sure we had everything we needed before leaving. There honestly isn’t a negative thing we could say about our experience. From the food, service, hospitality, communication, and atmosphere to all the small details behind the scenes, everything was exceptional. Thank you again to Jeffrey, the chef, and the entire Scalini Fedeli team for helping make our wedding dinner such a beautiful and memorable night. We will always be grateful for the hospitality you showed us and our families. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. ❤️ With love - Kendall & Jon !”

18 GoodFellas Restaurant

4.7 Superb 310 Reviews

661 Midland Avenue, Garfield · 10.35 miles

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“Una excelente atención, bien acogedor, ricos los platillos de comida, grande el lugar de estacionamiento con personal de seguridad y una amabilidad tanto al ingresar como al salir, me llevó una buena impresión lo voy a recomendar. Gracias por todo”

19 Jimmy's Family Kitchen

4.9 Superb 140 Reviews

125 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona · 3.29 miles

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“Perfect seamless reservation - plenty of parking even texted to let us know where to park. Inside wonderful atmosphere all the staff was friendly. The food was amazing -especially the Caesar Salad . A thank you card in my left over bag ❤️ the bathroom has a full changing station with supplies . Thoughtful touches throughout the experience that really make you feel the owners care -which makes me so happy I came here . I recommend definitely to anyone !”

20 il Tulipano

4.8 Superb 187 Reviews

1131 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove · 6.45 miles

“Had my daughters wedding tonight at Il tulipano I give it a 5 stars Mario helped us so much Cocktail hour was absolutely outstanding our dinners was amazing the workers took such good care of us Thank you so much Mario and staff the Capozzi family”

21 Giorgio's

4.7 Superb 286 Reviews

52 Vose Ave, South Orange · 2.38 miles

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“Had the pleasure of eating at Giorgio"s last night before a show at SPAC. Service was outstanding, menu explained and food was excellent. From our salad, entree and desert everything was outstanding. I highly recommend it but please not before a show I may now get a reservation again.”

22 La Fiamma

4.7 Superb 282 Reviews

440 Harrison Avenue, Harrison · 4.91 miles

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“We went just before closing time and the service was phenomenal! We have a person with autism and they were so patient; when we asked him how he liked his food his response was “the food is so good I feel like I am in Italy.” Thank you for a memorable evening.”

23 Gelone

4.7 Superb 276 Reviews

650 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst · 6.2 miles

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“Consistently excellent meals with a very attentive staff.”

24 O’ Sole Mio Pizzeria Ristorante

4.7 Superb 275 Reviews

1210 Raritan Road, Cranford · 10.44 miles

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“very attentive service without being intrusive. Our meals were absolutely delicious, so fresh and hot. Dessert was heavenly. Thank you for making our wedding anniversary perfect”

25 Double Zero Pizza

4.8 Superb 178 Reviews

103 US-46, Fairfield · 7.33 miles

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“The best pizza in NJ”

26 Vinnie's Mootz

4.7 Superb 265 Reviews

356 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst · 6.39 miles

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“The Italian food is so delicious and authentic 👌👌 everyone is so nice. And the mozzarella is the freshest cheese. They hand stretch it every day. I love that they use tallow to fry and they make their own dough without all the processed junk. You eat and feel satisfied instead of heavy.”

27 All' Assassina

4.8 Superb 173 Reviews

2705 Morris Avenue, Union · 5.85 miles

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“I love food. I love to eat it. I love to cook it. But food to me has always been more than just something to eat. I like to study process. Fun to me is to be able to be in a restaurant kitchen and talk to the chef while he’s making a dish. I want to be able to see what he’s doing and ask about it. Why are you taking the dish off the fire so quickly? Why are you using canned peeled tomatoes rather than fresh? I want to know everything. To me, process can be just as exciting as being presented with the beautiful and delicious final product. This evening, I stopped at an unusual pasta restaurant - All' Assassina. https://www.allassassina.com/ They call themselves the killer pasta project. It’s different. It has an open kitchen. The small dining room is colorful – eye catching. You go up to the front and order your pasta. You decide what will be added in – mushrooms, capers, tomatoes, chicken, olives and more. And then the chef makes it right in front of you. The owner told me that not everybody watches. They’re missing out. This restaurant is offering dinner and a show. And the cooking here is a performance. You get to see what goes into your food and how it is made. It gives you an additional appreciation for what you are about to savor. All the senses go on alert. You could see it. You could hear it in the pan and you could smell it. If you are anywhere near Union, New Jersey, check out All' Assassina. But do not just order and walk away. Look. Listen. And learn. Not everybody likes to cook. But everyone should like to learn. The more you know about what’s in your food and how it is prepared, the more you’ll appreciate good food. The tastes, the textures. Wow. There was an avalanche of different flavors hitting my mouth all at once. It’s worth a trip. Go for the meal. Stay for the show.”

28 Me & Tommy's Restaurant & Catering

4.7 Superb 251 Reviews

4 Essex Street, Belleville · 4.84 miles

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“everything !!! rice balls can’t be beat. vodka sauce the best”

29 La Campagnola Fine Italian Restaurant

4.7 Superb 226 Reviews

520 S 31st St, Kenilworth · 7.67 miles

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“We are Never disappointed eating at La Campagnola~ the Food is Amazing ~ the Service is always impeccable ~ love the Ambiance ! We Wish you were in Monmouth County ~ but the distance won’t stop us from returning again ~ We’ll be back Brian 🍝🍷👍☺️”

30 Michael's Riverside

4.7 Superb 224 Reviews

528 Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst · 5.82 miles

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“We had our daughter's baby shower here and it was an exceptional experience. The food and service were outstanding. Highly recommend this wonderful venue.”

31 La Cucina Piccola

4.7 Superb 213 Reviews

178 Eagle Rock Avenue Suite 1341, Roseland · 4.19 miles

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“Excellent food, excellent service and reasonably priced!”

32 Bucco Restaurant Bloomfield

4.7 Superb 201 Reviews

61 Washington Street, Bloomfield · 2.24 miles

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“ALWAYS.. fantastic Italian food. The very best!! Been going there every Saturday night since they opened. Unbelievable Italian cuisine, great service & Frankie and Jen are concerned & attentive to their customers.”

33 Allettante restaurant

4.8 Superb 79 Reviews

212 Market Street, Newark · 4.64 miles

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“My husband and I just ate at Allettante, and what a superb experience!! Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband had the Chicken Parmesan, and I had the Branzino. Both dishes were flavorful, beautifully prepared and truly did not disappoint! Our waitress was incredibly attentive and made sure we were comfortable and satisfied throughout our entire dining experience. A huge shoutout to all of the owners as well, who personally took the time to come over, greet us and thank us for supporting their establishment. That personal touch meant so much! It’s always a pleasure to support a Black-owned, Newark-raised family restaurant, that takes such pride in its food, hospitality and community. We will definitely be back again and again! Wishing Allettante continued success and many more years of serving the community. 🩷”

34 Mazzella's Gourmet Market

4.7 Superb 187 Reviews

856 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside · 9.69 miles

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“I have used catering from Mazzella's several times now and never disappoints! Food is always fresh and abundant. Guests always ask where I got the food. 👍👍”

35 Piccolino Ristorante NJ

4.9 Superb 65 Reviews

552 Broadway, Bayonne · 10.04 miles

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“We have been coming to Piccolinos Restaurtant in Bayonne for years. My father loved the veal and the great service our family received from the staff. It would only be fitting to host his repass there and when we called Byron to let him know he passed, he quickly helped my family with arrangements to host our family and friends in their private room. The food was cooked to order, absolutely delicious and the service our family and friends received from the staff was impeccable! Mostly everyone had to try the his favorite dish, the" veal martini" and loved it. The Wanko family would like to take this opportunity to send our sincere thanks to Byron, Jackie, Angelo, Juan Carlos, David, Yahir for their outstanding service to attention and delicious menu cooked to order on such a sad occassion. They truly made our friends and family know why we "love" Piccolino's and why this is surely the best Italian Restaruant and staff in Bayonne.”

36 Fresco da Franco

4.3 Superb 717 Reviews

15 Church Street, Montclair · 2.71 miles

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“Very fun social vibe, special Birthday ritual, food was excellent, I practically licked my plate, service was attentive and the manager very active.”

37 Five Corners Ristorante

4.7 Superb 176 Reviews

10 Wilson Avenue, Newark · 5.57 miles

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“went here with my daughter a few days ago, and everything was outstanding. The food and drinks were delicious, and I had one of the best Cosmos I’ve ever had and I’m very picky about my Cosmos! The atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was great as well. I highly recommend this place and can’t wait to come back.”

38 The Appian Way - Caterer - Event Venue - Fine Dining

4.7 Superb 172 Reviews

619 Langdon Street, City of Orange · 1.3 miles

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“We had our daughters 18th Birthday Bash here at the Appian Way on: February 5th, 2022. We dealt with Bob throughout the whole process. And he was just great! Alot is included in the price you receive. And many other venues don't compare when it comes to price. Helping to save you some money along the way. The rooms are beautiful and my guest were amazed. The workers were accommodating and helped get our room together way before time. This helped us tremendously with getting most of the setup being done the night before. The lighting is awesome. The food was absolutely delicious. My guests are still raving about the food. It really was better than I expected. I will definitely be back to celebrate more gatherings. Thank you Bob and your staff for your get service.”

39 Michael Angelo's

4.7 Superb 164 Reviews

286 US-46, Fairfield · 7.54 miles

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“Excellent food and service always an enjoyable evening at Michael Angelo’s in Fairfield”

40 Da Benito

4.6 Superb 265 Reviews

200 Walton Ave, Union · 7.13 miles

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“The most attentive staff. The food was phenomenal. The owner came to our table twice. Once to greet us and give us a complimentary calamari which was delicious and later to ask if we enjoyed our meal. It was our first time dining there. It won't be our last. It was a great experience.”

41 Francesco's

4.6 Superb 256 Reviews

568 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park · 9.06 miles

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“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable”

42 Queen Margherita Trattoria

4.6 Superb 254 Reviews

246 Washington Avenue, Nutley · 5.56 miles

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“Delicious food with great service!!”

43 La Famiglia Ristorante, Pizzeria & Catering Maplewood

4.6 Superb 252 Reviews

740 Irvington Avenue, Maplewood · 3.23 miles

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“I had dinner here and it's the best ITALIAN FOOD I've had in a long time,SERVICE was great as well.”

44 La Rocca Osteria

4.4 Superb 217 Reviews

21 Midland Avenue, Montclair · 2.86 miles

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“We enjoyed a gorgeous dinner at La Rocca Osteria, on the corner of Midland Avenue and Portland Place (a block south-east of Valley Road and a block north-east of Bloomfield Avenue), this week. The food was brilliant - fresh, flavorful and great portion sizes. I was thrilled with my choices of the buratta salad, crabmeat-stuffed lobster tail with mashed potatoes and a chocolate mousse cake. My fella demolished the mussels and clams in a white wine and garlic sauce, lasagne (he thought it was so delicious that he even bought a second portion to give to his dad) and cheesecake. I almost wish I’d taken photographs, but I was more interested in the experience than documenting it. The service was fantastic as well - friendly, calm, organized and reliable. Parking nearby wasn’t difficult either. It’s the second time we’ve eaten there; the first was on our first date. It was just as lovely then too.”

45 Roma

4.6 Superb 242 Reviews

33 Crystal Street, North Arlington · 5.65 miles

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“Excellent service and food. Accommodating for dietary needs. They even took our group earlier than our reservation which was much appreciated as we were all from out of town and heading home immediately following lunch. Roasted potatoes, chicken francese, eggplant parm and sausage with peppers all got rave reviews.”

46 Gioia Mia

4.4 Superb 204 Reviews

331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair · 2.66 miles

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“Seasonal dishes fresh and beautifully presented! Friendly and helpful team with excellent dish recommendations :)”

47 Scalini Fedeli

4.5 Superb 507 Reviews

63 Main Street, Chatham · 7.6 miles

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“Fantastic!! So glad we came, by far the best Italian we’ve had….ever! Service from the outset was 1st class, very attentive team, could not do enough for you. Food quality was outstanding. Definitely worth the price tag.”

48 Boccone South

4.6 Superb 214 Reviews

471 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston · 5.75 miles

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“A true gem of restaurants in Livingston, NJ. The delicious food reminds me of the fantastic food we tasted in Italy. This is very different from most Italian restaurants in America. The presentation of the food is superb and the food is amazing. Be prepared for an epicurean feast followed by delectable dessert. Prices are very reasonable, in addition.”

49 Fiorino Ristorante & Bar

4.5 Superb 440 Reviews

38 Maple Street, Summit · 7.55 miles

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“Had a great dinner! Always great service too!”

50 BOSCHETTO

4.6 Superb 195 Reviews

111 Grove Street, Montclair · 3.02 miles

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“Outstanding food, pizza is better than in Italy and I lived in Italy for a couple of years! Meatballs are so light. I don’t know how they could make them that way, would love a recipe! The sauce is also fantastic, well seasoned and flavorful! If you like spicy food, their muscles are a must try and they serve them with a fresh hot home baked bread, you can’t stop eating it! Their zucchini fritters are light and crisp like potato chips and not greasy at all and served with light lemony humus! If you haven’t eaten there yet, it’s a must! You won’t be disappointed!”