50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hopewell Junction

“PLEASE READ FULL REVIEW: Went here for Fathers Day because this one of my favorite spots. Travel an hour to get here. I only have a suggestion - this review has nothing to do with the food which is absolutely delicious and plentiful I ordered the crab cake special. When I got the bill I was shocked by 32.00 for 2 crab cakes for appetizers. I think you should make an insert for the menu or place it on the table your specials so people can think about it and see the cost. Don't want to ask the server the cost for all specials. They were very good ,but would not have ordered them at that price. They were more expensive then the main course. Won't make mistake again.“

“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!“

“We had such a wonderful experience here yesterday, and a big part of that was because of our waiter, Rich! He was incredibly attentive, personable, and friendly throughout our entire meal. He even took the time to give us great suggestions from the menu, which we really appreciated. We brought our family with us, and they were extremely impressed, not only with the quality of the food, but also with the exceptional service. Everyone had such a great experience that they all said they would definitely come back again. Rich truly made our visit even more enjoyable, and we really appreciate the wonderful service. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“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!“

“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“

“Wonderful food .. Great people“

“I have lived and dined in Manhattan for fifty years, I have become a connoisseur of salmon. Yesterday at Cotillo's, I experienced the best ever salmon dinner. Please, if you are reading this and are looking for a treat, go here and order the salmon.“

“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!“

“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!“

“What a pleasant surprise. We came on a slow Sunday- 6:30 pm and were concerned the second string was on- but hold on - it was very good. I recommend get a side of meatballs- the best- delicious- smooth, uniform and generous. This is an ‘old style’ that I grew up with and have found is getting rarer with each passing year.“

“Definitely will be visiting again. The pizza was absolutely amazing as well as the atmosphere. It was very quiet when we arrived. Very Nice location The atmosphere was aesthetically pleased, and I could not stop taking pictures. I can’t forget the smoke from the hot bread that came out of the oven to the table. Absolutely amazing.“

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

“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.“

“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 ⭐️“

“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“

“Fabulous, fresh & delish doesn’t even start to express the taste in this wonderfully prepared food! Good service & very nice atmosphere.
Stopped here again, this time for Mothers Day & everything was perfect. Service, food, wine & desert. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!“

“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 🇺🇸“

“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!!!!!“

“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“

“Great food, attentive servers would recommend 💯!“

“great food great service“

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

“The best pizza.“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“One of the best pizzas ive ever had“

“Best pizza in the Hudson valley“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

“Pizza was delish! Recommend.“

“Our guests kept going back for seconds (and thirds!), and many asked where we got the food from. It truly made the event special. Reliable service, generous portions, and unbeatable taste—Roma Deli is now our go-to for any future catering needs.“

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great“

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

“Everything is great there especially the meatballs“

“We went there for pizza but once there the specials sounded too good. The orders were huge. We have 2 meals from the left overs. Our waitress Frankie was so pleasant and helpful. Service was excellent food portions very large and presentation and taste fantastic. A must if you are in the area.“

“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...“