50 Best Italian Restaurants near Montebello

“I recently stopped into Nicky’s Pizza & Deli in Montebello, NY, and wow—what a memorable visit from start to finish. The moment I walked in, the guys behind the counter greeted me like an old friend, practically welcoming me in with open arms.

I ordered their Parmesan pie and a BBQ chicken slice, while my friend went for a piping-hot Sicilian and a chicken-bacon slice. Every bite was fantastic—hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The Parmesan pie had that perfect cheesy crisp, the BBQ chicken slice was savory and satisfying, the Sicilian arrived steaming and soft, and the chicken bacon slice was a hearty, flavorful one-two punch.

What truly stood out was their service—they made me feel like family, not just a customer. And props where they’re due: even the bathroom was clean and well-maintained, which is huge for a casual spot like this.

If you’re looking for great pizza in Montebello with fast, friendly service and a feel-good atmosphere, this place nails it. You really can’t ask for more. Highly recommended!“

“Excellent! Food was so fresh and fabulous and so was the service. Pizza crust was delicious and light. Everyone was so very nice and accommodating. Great atmosphere and concept of Pizza by the foot. So good that weekends are packed, so make a reservation or try a weeknight. You will not be disappointed!“

“Tonight I had the pleasure to dine at Bici restaurant in Ramsey, NJ. From the minute I walked in, I knew I was going to like it! You are greeted in such a warm and friendly manner. One of the owners, Marcello makes his rounds around the room speaking to his customers and making you feel at home. Everything I ordered was delicious and the waiters are so polite and attentive. Pleasant atmosphere and I will be back again. Thank you staff for your hospitality. It’s a BYOB. It’s a small restaurant with outdoor dining. Definitely 5 stars!!!!!“

“Attended a baby shower. The food was the best I have ever had in a long time. Everything was delicious. I will be back really soon“

“We have been going to Bosfa Restaurant since it opened . The food is terrific. The seafood is so fresh. I can’t say enough about it. The service great. What more can I say.“

“Always try to the best, make the customers happy, make sure they enjoy their meals. give a good service and good food.Mezza Luna Bistro .“

“From the moment we walked in, the host greeted us like old friends and walked us right to our table — I instantly had a good feeling, and I was right. Our server was awesome — super friendly, knew the menu inside out, and was on top of everything all night.

The menu is classic Italian but with a twist — way more interesting than your standard North Jersey Italian spot. The ossobuco was fantastic (if I had to nitpick, I’d say the risotto could’ve used a touch less water and a heavier hand with the parm). The clams were fresh and baked to perfection, and my son devoured his ravioli. For dessert, the bread pudding was absolutely unreal — honestly worth the trip alone.

Safe to say we’ll be regulars!“

“Albert’s’s has been a go to favorite for many years and Albert is an excellent host. The food never disappoints and the service is always great. I recommend Albert’s HoHokus whole heartedly.“

“I order pretty frequently from Dom’s in Nanuet since I work nearby. Yesterday, when we got our order to Sloatsburg, there was an omission in the order ( we really should have checked before we left). As always, Dom’s went above and beyond to make this right. They drove my order to Sloatsburg and included several delicious extras! Their catering always makes our events delicious, but yesterday they made it extra delicious. Dom’s has amazing food and even better service.“

“The food and service are excellent. This place is great!! I shouldn’t be saying this because people will go. There is alway a line at the door even with reservations. But it moves quickly.“

“My coworkers and I went for lunch today and were greeted by the manager who was the KINDEST most genuine human being on the planet. Not only was the food delicious but the company was absolutely elite. This is our new pizza spot for sure 🫶🏻“

“Every time we go to Lavagna, the owner and his staff are always gracious and accommodating. This past weekend, my family and I were looking for a place to go after my Mom's wake. It was after 8:00 pm and we thought we would try Lavagna, knowing that they may not be able to accommodate the 12 of us as is was late and Friday's are usually very busy. We asked and they went out of their way to seat us as close as possible and served us with a smile even with two picky kids in tow. The food was delicious, as always. Thank you Lavagna staff for a relaxing, delicious comforting meal!“

“My wife and I have been there 4 times in a row and each time have had a fantastic experience! The food , drinks, service , and the staff are excellent. It’s a very affordable place to Dine out. We highly recommend this restaurant! It really is a hidden Gem in New City. Go and invite your friends, you will all be pleasantly surprised!!! Reservation is definitely recommended…it get busy! Enjoyyyy😎“

“Perfect! The food is very delicious. Everbody is very kind“

“Absolutely amazing. Julia was our waitress and she was very attentive but not overbearing like others can be. She knew when to come and check on us and when we just wanted to be. Food was as always, delicious.“

“Every single thing I get from here fabulous , delicious! So thank you guys so much!“

“First time ordering from here tonight & they did not disappoint! Best slice I've had in a while.“

“Really can’t say enough about this place for family celebrations: Excellent friendly service, & a menu that has something for everyone, including accommodations for gluten free.“

“Just finished Sunday Brunch at La Terrazza, and we cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. Brett and his crew never disappoint. The food is delicious, the ambiance is amazing and the service is the absolute best! The staff is friendly, attentive and makes us feel like family. Our server today was Lee, and she was absolutely fantastic! We have also had excellent experiences with Leslie, Maryanne, Margaret and Jeanie. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would.“

“We have been going to Trovatos since they opened years ago ,
It is so Real NJ Italian!!
The food is SO over the top, I'm talking fresh and authentic NJ food here, top quality ingredients, no cutting cormers, the real thing!
Tony and staff are the most friendly and courteous of any North Jersey restaurants I've ever visited. Simply the best!!!
Go there!“

“Always great food and friendly service.“

“Really great Italian food! Can't wait to go back,“

“great food help is great well managed owner is hands on“

“Outstanding, delicious Italian food, the best pizza- we love this place.“

“Great little spot. The food has been spot on. Wait staff is friendly. Will go again. And will recommend“

“We held an event here recently and it went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, the team was communicative and attentive, and though the room was filled, there was plenty of space to move around. A special thank you to Ben and the wait staff for their kindness and attention to detail.“

“The best everything Italian. Sandwiches deli salads hot food and fresh ravioli on Friday and Saturday. Sauce gravy and Pizza simply the best thin crust you can not compare until you have had it from their oven!“

“Cracker-crust pizza! Birchbeer!“

“Vengo spesso da La Cambusa per una pausa veloce, ma non trovo il locale sull’app Coverflex; sapete se accettate i buoni pasto?“

“The food is always top notch & the Menu goes on for miles . You’ll keep coming back time after time.“

“I have been coming here for years. I consider myself a good cook but when I need good food that I don't have to prepare, this is my go-to place. The staff and owner are great! Try the stuffed peppers, Chicken Milanese and Lasagna. OMG!“

“The food is always delicious. Rosario also supports organizations through dining to donate/coupon days contributing a percentage of the proceeds supporting humanitarian causes. You cannot beat that!“

“I've used Sonny and Tony's several times for corporate catering. They are always on-time and everyone compliments the food.“

“We regularly have dinner at the restaurant and the food is always fresh and delicious. Hector is the most wonderful server, always so welcoming. This Friday I used their catering for an event. Mario, the owner, personally delivered the food. It was delivered hot and packaged perfectly. My guests raved over everything from the bruschetta to the chicken, eggplant, pasta to the cannolis. You also could not beat the price for this level of quality.“

“First time their! Food was amazing. The short ribs melted in your mouth!. The arugula salad with hearts of palm and fresh cheese was delicious! The strawberry shortcake made in a tall glass was so creative and delicious! Can’t wait to go back! The service was excellent!“

“Nice place, a little out-of-the-way, which is perfectly fine. Lots of menu choice, food is good quality, from bread and appetizers to dessert. This is a BYO place. Service was a little uneven, but that was most likely due to the fact that there was a really large party in the dining room and they tend to be high maintenance. Worth the trip.“

“I eat there all the time because they have the best bread ever. Old Italian is never a bad choice.“

“Great food and friendly staff! Welcome to Stonypoint!“

“Love their food and excellent service. Waiters are very attentive. ❤️“

“Dined at Fig and Tomato on a Wednesday night with my wife. Started with the most delicious flatbread with an oil spread. Wife had a large portion of chicken Milanese with delicious burrata on top. I ate the chicken Amalfi with sausage and hot peppers. Had a perfect amount of heat and beautiful thin cutlet. Ended with homemade ice cream trio which was amazing. Waitresses did a great job keeping our meal very well timed. We’ll be back very soon.“

“Best pizza for last 30 years! Comfortable, Friendly. Always a favorite!“

“YUM😊YUM BEST PIZZA IN RAMSEY HANDS DOWN... PLUS I'D SAY BEST OVER MOST ANYWHERE ELSE. MY ENTIRE FAMILY & I HAVE ENJOYED SALS SINCE 1970'S, WHEN HIS FATHER WAS 1st THE TOWNS PIZZA GUY & MY PARENTS HAVE CONTINUED ORDERING IT ALMOST EVERY FRIDAY MY ENTIRE LIFE. IN ADDITION, IT ALWAYS BECOME A FAVE OF ANY VISITOR WE'VE SHARED IT WITH, SO THAT WHEN THEY RETURN THEY ALWAYS ASK FOR SALS ~ HOW COULD WE SAY NO🤷🏻‍♀️!“

“We have ordered from here many times and love the pizza. But this week, we needed to order a Gluten Free pie, which was not only delicious but came with its own pizza cutter, so there was no cross contamination! Well done, Peal River Pizzeria!! Thank you for that!
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“Great food, great service“

“Osso Bico is one of our favorite restaurants. Owner, Randy, and bartender Ray make us feel like family when we come in. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious and the service is the best. Osso Buco is one of the best Italian restaurants in northern Jersey. And that is saying something“

“The food is at Domani is so delicious and always consistent! My family and I are very particular with our meatballs and eggplant but Domani’s hits a homerun every time - best tasting sauce I have had! Also their service and mgmt team is top notch and pricing is reasonable. You will not be disappointed! 🇮🇹🍝“

“Great atmosphere. comfortable not snotty“

“Aldo’s has amazing service, delicious food and drinks. We especially love the pizza and the salad with chicken is our absolute favorite. We actually crave it!! The front area is so wonderful, and I wish we could eat in that section, but they NEED TO STOP smoking the cigars out there. I know so many people stopped going there because of it. We moved to the side tables, but I got so sick from It last time. Some days the smell of the cigars wraps around the side. It’s horrible! Going to the side tables to eat doesn’t quite cut it because it’s so hot over there and hard and not like the nice front area with the shaded trees and pretty plants. Going inside is too dark and not the same atmosphere as sitting outside on a nice day. Please reconsider moving your cigar area to the back. Make a nice and pretty place to smoke in the back, away from your customers who are trying to eat. Please leave the front area for your patrons to enjoy. Also, maybe make the side more shaded with some trees and more greenery to make it more inviting and comfortable and less hard and hot. We would go more often if you made these changes.“

“With all the competition Johnny's faces in Mahwah, Ramsey, Allendale, and Suffern they have clearly shown from opening day to the present why they are the top choice. Every aspect of a business a customer would want they excel (product, cleanliness, customer service, and menu options). Besides a superlative slice of pizza their Sicilian is larger than others without being burnt on top (commonly found elsewhere), and their version of the Deep Dish slice is tremendous. If you want to dine in, take out, or not leave the comfort of your home and have the food delivered, they are the Must Go To spot in the area.“