14 Best Italian Restaurants in Ridgewood

il Gigante Italian • $$
8-80 Woodward Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Tortelloni Burro E Salvia
Paccheri All'Amatriciana
Pappardelle Al Ragù
Calamari Fritti
Beef Meatballs
Pasta Dishes
Barbarossa
Tiramisu

“If you want a warm welcome in a very low-key, informal and relaxed environment, right on a street corner in Ridgewood, on any random evening, this is the place for you.
Besides the ambiance, the food is exceptional!! The service is second to none. The pricing is fair and reasonable in exchange for the delicious Italian specialties that you get to enjoy.
Come as you are, suitable for all occasions.“

4.5 Superb129 Reviews
Salvo's Italian • $
66-01 Forest Avenue, Ridgewood

“Had the most amazing meal at Salvos. Walked in on a Saturday and was seated without a wait. The food is incredibly delicious—classic Southern Italian but with a modern and fresh feel. Every single dish was amazing (pesto rigatoni, fennel salad, risotto, panna cotta, I could go on…) Would include photos but the food got devoured too quickly. Will definitely be back“

4.7 Superb114 Reviews
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Joe's

Joe's Italian • $$
66-11 Forest Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Warm Fresh Bread with Seasoned Peppers
Linguini with Mussels Red Wine Sauce
Veal Chop with Peppers and Onions
Shrimp Scampi over Linguini
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Veal Scallopine Francese
Garlic Bread Parmigiana
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Baked Clams Oreganata
Veal Cutlet Milanese

“I love the wait staff and the owner was extremely attentive to the patrons. I will definitely be back“

4.5 Superb271 Reviews
Mon Cheri bar restaurant pizzeria Cafe • $$
Mon Cheri, 64-14 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Pizza Mozzarella Prosciutto E Argula
Pizza Nutella E Stracciatella
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Tagliolini with Mushroom
Pizza Mix of Cheese
Tagliere Hallall
Pizza Margherita
Steak Tagliata
Pizza 4 Gusti
Grilled Veggie

“Excellent food and lovely people!!! Recommended 100%“

4.9 Superb114 Reviews
Antica Trattoria Italian • $$
68-10 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Chocolate Mousse Cake Orange Sorbet Lemon Pie
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Chicken Marsala Entree
Spaghetti Carbonara
Caesar Salad Antica
Tagliolini Capitano
Fettuccine Alfredo
Pollo Alla Griglia
Chicken Parmigiana

“This is the best food in queens“

4.6 Superb198 Reviews
Rustico Taverna Italian • $$
65-17 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Margherita Classica Pizza
Orecchiette Alla Barese
Chocolate Lava Cake
Pacchero Alla Sandro
Linguine and Clams
Large Barese Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Rustico Salads
Veal Sorrentino
Pollo Marsala

“I’ve gone here twice. Once right after my mother’s funeral and they were not only extremely welcoming but soooo thoughtful and sweet. Almost a month later my cousin and I went back and again they did not disappoint!!! Service food and drinks are all a 10 out of 10❤️ this will definitely be my stop whenever I’m in town“

4.3 Superb132 Reviews
San Remo Pizzeria Restaurant Pizza • $
56-01 Myrtle Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Ziti Spaghetti Linguini Fettuccini Parmesan
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Hero
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero
Vegan Sicilian Square
Vegan Pepperoni Roll
Vodka Margherita
Pepperoni Pizza
Slice of Pizza
Garlic Knots
Chicken Roll

“I’ve stopped in at San Remo’s several times and enjoy their food. But recently I was trying to order some pizzas for a group of people and needed to know how many slices is in a 16 inch vs 18 inch. I tried looking at the Google photos and their website, and all that I saw were AI generated photos which I didn’t trust. So I called the restaurant to ask about the difference in slices per pizza size. When I called, an AI bot answered, not a real person. It was able to answer my question and place an order, but I didn’t fully trust it (as I work in tech and know AI algorithms can be faulty). Luckily it got my order right, but the whole thing had me uneasy. I do love the restaurant’s food, but I recommend having real photos and real human service to help customers feel at ease.“

4.3 Superb261 Reviews
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ECB

ECB Burgers • $$
53-21 Metropolitan Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

The Excalibur Burger
Chicken a La Romana
Chicken Scaloppini
Chicken Francaise
Mozzarella Sticks
Bare Back Burger
Penne Alla Vodka
The Ecb Burger
Spicy Chicken
Chicken Bites

“The food is absolutely delicious. I had the bleu cheese burger. The best I’ve ever had. No exaggeration. Can’t wait to go back.“

4.6 Superb202 Reviews
La-Bella Pizza Italian • $
9-75 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Plain Cheese Pizza Slice
Margherita Pizza Slice
French Fries
Garlic Knots

“La Bella is one of those pizzerias that truly understands what “old school” is supposed to mean. Not “retro-inspired.” Not “artisan.” Not “deconstructed.” Just good food, made the way you remember it, with generous ingredients, plenty of flavor, and absolutely no fear of butter, cheese, or carbs.

Everything I’ve had there feels like it was made with care. The slice selection is huge, with just about every topping combination you can think of. The Sicilian squares are especially good: thick, fluffy, properly sauced, and somehow sturdy enough underneath that you don’t need a fork, a knife, and structural engineering degree to eat one. They’ll also add whatever toppings they have available, because apparently happiness is customizable.

My Friday go-to is the baked ziti with meatballs, which never disappoints, but the real heroes of the meal are the garlic knots that come with it. Soft, chewy, absolutely drenched in buttery garlic goodness, and perfectly designed for soaking up every last bit of sauce. Calling them a “side” feels disrespectful. They are an event.

If you’re in the area, I highly recommend La Bella—especially if you’re from that particular generation that drank from the garden hose, came home when the streetlights turned on, and remembers when a neighborhood pizzeria didn’t need a mission statement.

La Bella keeps it simple. La Bella keeps it old school.

La Bella keeps it real.“

4 Good100 Reviews
European Coffee Bar Inc Cafe • $
66-07 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood

“Place been here forever. My kids really wanted ice cream while I was passing by I saw they had Gelato in the window so my kids wanted to try it. I wasn't expecting much but it was extremely good. My son said that was the best vanilla he ever had and so flavorful. Now he asks for it everyday. Also reasonably priced. I was very impressed. I got the hazelnut and biscotto it was sooooo good.“

4.6 Superb27 Reviews
Rosa's Pizza Pizza • $
62-65 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Grandma Pie -W Marinara Sauce Mozzarella Fresh Garlic and Basil
Margarita Pie with Fresh Mozzarella
Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Grilled Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pie
Rigatoni Vodka Pie
Mozzarella Sticks

“The Best Pizza and Hero’s!! 👍🏻👍🏻“

4.5 Superb393 Reviews
Susanos Pizzeria Pizza Delivery • $
6-79 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Meatball Parmesan Hero
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Wings
Chicken Roll
Onion Rings
Baked Ziti
Lasagna

“Wonder has been one of our most consistent go-tos. Pickup is usually easy, the system works, the space is clean, and the food has honestly surprised me from day one. When they first opened, it felt like every order was dialed in, like the kitchen cared.

I’ve tried a ton of the menu and there are staples I keep coming back to: the salmon is always generously portioned and perfectly cooked, the sauces and capers are on point, and the broccolini is genuinely one of the best sides I’ve had anywhere - that char + acidity goes with everything. Even the simple stuff like fries and potatoes hit when they’re done right.

That’s why I’m leaving this review: lately I’ve had a stretch of 5-6 orders with small misses that didn’t used to happen - missing toppings, uneven pizzas, a pizza with a huge bubble, broccolini missing the lemon dressing, stuff like that. Not enough to stop ordering, but enough that it makes me stick to the “safe” items instead of exploring.

Still a big fan, still ordering regularly, just hoping the consistency snaps back to how it was because Wonder at its best is hard to beat.“

4.2 Good158 Reviews
Sofia Gourmet Coffee & Tea • $
66-47 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood

“My partner and I love getting sandwiches from here for lunch! They have a perfect amount of options and they all slap! But our favs are The Genovese and Polpette(meatball) sandwiches. We can’t recommend enough if you want an Italian sandwich. As well their desserts and pastries are yummy too.“

4.1 Good57 Reviews
Julie’s Pizzería & Restaurant Pizza • $
6-75 Onderdonk Avenue, Ridgewood

Customers` Favorites

Family Style - Spaghetti Carbonara
Sauteed Salmon Vodka Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Potato Croquettes
Fried Calamari
Hawaiian Pizza
Garlic Bread
Pizza Slice
Chicken Parm
Lasagna

“Excellent service and great food love the pizza 🍕“

3.1 Average200 Reviews

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