50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hopewell Junction

“The food is always delicious and the portions are huge! My only concern tonight was the waiters using foul language ( amongst themselves but loud enough that we could hear since it was very quiet in there when we went ) very unprofessional. . Then an elderly gentleman came in and requested a table for one not near the bar but the waiter told him the one table at the far end in the corner was for two people . It was early like 5:00 and almost nobody in there . What would’ve been the harm in placing him at that table ? He would’ve been done eating probably before it got too busy and he at least would have had some dignity instead of being sat behind the host station . That’s just poor taste in my opinion . Just thought it should be brought up for the future . Treat customers with respect and they will return .“

“Had my wedding here and Frank and the staff were amazing and the food was great!“

“We celebrated our mothers 100th birthday - and sweet and kind Christina gifted us the cake for her big celebration. It was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Our family thanks you immensely for your kindness!“

“delicious food, good service, and kind people“

“Perfect texture to every slice. Not to thin, not to thick. Crunchy scrumptious. Every bite is a delight. The staff make you feel like your family. Always fresh. If you haven't yet, try the 28". The meatballs, chicken parm melt in your mouth. Hopewell Pizza barnone is the best.“

“I can not say enough good things about Mike and Joe's! The staff is friendly and efficient, they learn their customers and always greet you warmly! They are quick, often delivering faster than expected and the food is always great! If something is wrong they are happy and quick about making it right and they treat their customers so well and generously! I order delivery often and recently ordered catering last minute! Not only were they on time , the food was DELICIOUS, and they gave a sweet something extra! Mike and Joe's always goes the extra mile they are my favourite pizza place now and always! Thank you guys for absolutely everything and being so hardworking and friendly every single day! You guys are wonderful! I'll forever be a Mike and Joe's regular ! 💞“

“I found myself wandering around in search of a place to grab lunch. The staff were genuinely friendly, and the interior was remarkably clean. My order—consisting of my main dish and an extra appetizer—was served quickly and piping hot. Both the taste of the food and the overall dining experience were absolutely magnificent. I’d probably have to move in just to be able to stop by every day!“

“This restaurant is amazing! The food is incredible and the service is first rate! Our server, Caesar, was fabulous - attentive, informative, and so congenial! We were impressed! Many thanks for a delightful evening!“

“We reached about about a week and a half before our wedding to see if they had any times available for 25 people for a rehearsal dinner on a Friday in June (super last minute). They were extremely accommodating and placed us at two tables in the room on the second floor. Everything came out super fast, and they were really accommodating with gluten-free meals for some of our guests. We absolutely loved our meal here, and hope to come back again!“

“Wonderful food .. Great people“

“Excellent experience really enjoyed the atmosphere the staff is super friendly just like family“

“First time here for a private party and i cannot say enough great things about not only the food but the staff also. By far one of the best upcoming restaurants in the Hudson valley. The pizza was so flavorful, fresh with perfect crust n that’s coming from someone whose family owned pizzeria for years. Another must have is the house made penelle which aside from my nonna making it I’ve never had in any restaurant. Last but not least the cannoli were some of the best I’ve had in months. This place is 1000% worth the drive from anywhere in the area. Will be coming back asap“

“I’ve been passing this place for years and we decided to try it last night. The food and service are wonderful. Really great with kids too. Drinks were excellent as well. Can’t wait to try this place during the summer. It’s on the tour and we will be back. Thank you!!“

“I am an eggplant snob! I order it every Italian restaurant I attend. I have only enjoyed it at one other restaurant, Coppollas in Hyde Park until Raymees. The owner said I was going to love it and boy was he right!!!! It was exactly like I love it!! It was wet, lots of sauce and cheese and not loaded with bread crumbs. BUT I was most impressed by the very large portion and side of salad, garlic knots and pasta! I highly recommend you try Raymees! I doubt you will be disappointed!!!! I would give 10 ⭐️“

“Absolutely the BEST food and service! Portions are HUGE!! Have ordered trays for holidays and more than enough to feed a crowd. Highly recommend making reservations. We were lucky they had one table left at 5pm. Servers never rush you, they have perfect timing of when to check on you!“

“Nice entrance, stylish, welcoming staff. The price of their wine is $14…. A little on the pricey side. The Caesar salad is $13- cheaper than a glass of Chardonnay?! Nice seating, but the bench seating is all worn leather/vinyl that needs to be replaced.“

“Pizza to go only. You can't have pizza in the dining room. Pizza is outstanding. Too bad we can't have it there along with the rest of the menu. It seems like it's about to close due to the lack of menus available and the fact that the menu was poorly stapled. Best pizza !“

“We came in for the first time today. Layla was a great server who gave us the right amount of time to order. The pizza was tasty and had the right “NY foldability”. Counter service and by-the-slice are available and their dining room is well done.“

“Fantastic food! Calamari and bruschetta to die for! Eggplant parm, bow tie pasta with mushrooms and walnuts (!!)… everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. Highly recommend. Drove 2 1/2 hrs to get there and would do so again!“

“LOVE...LOVE...LOVE! Not just because it's convienent but the food is the BEST! Knowing that Greg makes EVERYTHING fresh is important to me...also he and his wife and guys are the friendliest...like extended family ❤ thank you guys for ALWAYS being there!“

“The food, the Friday night bands, and all of the staff !!! <3“

“Friendly staff and incredible food! highly recommend ordering out or dining in!“

“great food great service“

“Great food, attentive servers would recommend 💯!“

“I was there with two friends from Kentucky that used to
live here. They wanted Italian because Kentucky doesn't have good Italian food. Waiter was exceptionally nice had good conversation even with the waiter. Food was excellent as usual“

“I am writing his a second time because I don't see my review I just wrote. I have been going here since I was a kid! 60+ years! I have had parties here. Even my son's first birthday 38 year ago! My union even has had pizza parties here. Best Italian food in the area! Love their pizza, their eggplant parm, and their stuffed zucchini blossoms. My family loves their raviolis and even the chicken parm!! Never had a bad pizza or meal there!!!! I even live their salad with homemade dressing!!!! Can't go wrong!!! Even the staff is so nice!!!!!“

“Really good sauce. Not too bold, and not acidic. I had the Eggplant Parm, verrrry good. good service. And the cannoli may be the best I've had in a decade.“

“Great food and service. Went on a Sunday for lunch. The gnocchi was delicious, as was the smash burger. We will be back.“

“Everything is great there especially the meatballs“

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great“

“One of the best pizzas ive ever had“

“Amazing food, always fresh and QUALITY ingredients. Gina and Steve are amazing and treat you like family. Great pizzas, sandwiches, dinners and MORE.. perfect to dine in or take out.. Give them a try, you wont be disappointed. Try the Chicken cutlet with broccoli rabe sandwich or the penne ala Vodka Pizza.. you cant go wrong with anything“

“A huge thank you to Bobby and his team at the Eastdale location for accommodating our special request this morning for our Soldier! There’s nothing like bringing a taste of his favorite place to him on his graduation from Basic Training! God bless you 🇺🇸“

“Was so happy to hear that this restaurant is under new management! My husband and I had stop going in as I didn’t like the way the workers were treated ! To my surprise I knew something was different the minute I stepped in The Owner greeted us the workers and he were laughing. Oh by the way the food goes above and beyond DELICIOUS. Best of luck to you! And you will see a lot more of us ( our favorite is the salad pizza)“

“The best pizza.“

“Ram and his wife are awesome. Great food always. I love the chicken contadina“

“Just had it for the first time . Recently moved to Poughkeepsie and this is now my favorite spot to eat around here . 10/10 highly recommend“

“The customer service at this place is outstanding ! The pizza is also amazing ! We will never order from another place 😍“

“By far the best carne asada around! A must when I'm in town!“

“We were all craving eggplant parm and ordered 2 full dinners and 1 hero all eggplant parm. Everything was delicious even the pasta and salads that came with the dinners and the portions are very generous too! Thank you so much Mel’s!“

“Wow totally amazed. Might be better than MYC pizzeria!!

We came down to this town after visiting Art Omi (an hour away), and stayed a night at a hotel nearby before heading back home. We researched and found many other pizza places in the town, and there are too many that looks good that it's hard to decide. So we asked the front desk lady at the hotel and she recommended is this spot.. so we tried!

I'm so glad we went with her recommendation, Pizzeria Bacio is SO good! It's the classic NYC pizza but with labor and love that you can taste. The soup already blew me away - all vegs are hand cut to cubes, the soup is not having too much flavors that's odd, but a cooked well yet not over cooked vegs and pasta soup. The margarita pizza is so well balanced. The dough is light, airy but bottom crust is crisp, the sauce is very neutral yet works well with the cheese being thinly cut, and the basil is spread evenly you can taste it every bite! We also got the lasagna and it's also not heavy at all! Real mozzarella cheese, perfectly al dente pasta, and the meat sauce is not heavy yet saucy.
Cannoli is not hard shell (like the fake, pre baked ones) and the filling is not cream but an actual cannoli filling!! Maybe I'm too dramatic for having real Italian and NY pizza...but sometimes even in the state of NY you don't get this quality! You can tell they made everything in house without cutting corner!

We did take out but the server at front was nice, and we can tell it would be nice to dine in. It was somewhat busy on a Friday night.

Overall highly recommend this place! We are planning to come back just for this pizzeria in the future!“

“Pizza was delish! Recommend.“

“we order all the time so delicious tonight chicken marsala pizza, yummy!!“

“Friendly, fun atmosphere with all the Italian favorites. YUM!“

“Can’t go wrong with a pizza from this place nice thin crust . Definitely recommend“

“I can not say I have found a product I did not like. the staff are so friendly and the product is amazing“

“Best pizza in the Hudson valley“

“thank you for the sandwiches. they hit the spot today. the dynamic duo was amazing. thank you for customizing for me. and you were so freindly on the phone. so nice to hear a smile these days. thank you. stay safe!“

“All I can is WOW....great service/great food + awesome family = GREAT MOTHER'S DAY DINNER !! Thanks to Josh and Alyssa for making this afternoon a huge success....my Dad had one of Josh's fresh cannolis and could not believe what he had been missing his whole life...“

“The new menu is delicious ..... It’s all Greek to me“