50 Best Italian Restaurants near Valley Cottage

“Yesterday 1st time had the ribs to die for .loved it all except the mac and cheese was a little to dry and wasnt a fan of the shell macaroni.but i did see a pizza pie go by and man it looks real good.im coming back my family and turn them on.“

“I’ve finally tried their white pie and I have to say it’s the The Best white pie I have EVER had. Finally a white pie that’s got the perfect amount of garlic! Worth Every Penny! And don’t forget to grab a Sweet&Salty’s cookie too!“

“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!“

“I will recommend to all Friends and Family“

“We are regulars at Verana, and each time we visit, it somehow gets even better! The service is always impeccable, and the specials were absolutely delicious this time around. Chris, as always, was spot on with his recommendations. If you haven’t tried the best Italian restaurant in Bergen County yet, you’re missing out—get there now!“

“Simply Great“

“Phenomenal from start to finish!! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves for an early dinner. Dani, co-owner & chef, greeted us with a warm welcome. You could tell right away she had a genuine interest in making our experience special. We started out with a creamy, simple burrata that came with homemade focaccia. The bread was SO perfect. We each had salmon with Israeli couscous and broccolini. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the wine suggested by Dani. Then dessert…it was so difficult to pick just one!!! So we got three! Ana, the other owner, is the evil genius behind the to die for desserts!! Tiramisu, mascarpone cheesecake (we took it to go) and an apple cider donut with vanilla ice cream. (The donut was so absolutely divine that my boyfriend ordered a second serving!!) And can I just say the cappuccinos were on point! My mouth is watering just thinking about it all again! I hope others visit and enjoy the fabulous food, service and atmosphere at Mambo. We don’t live around the corner, but will definitely make the drive back because the whole experience was just that good. I wish Dani and Ana much success. You can tell it is a true labor of love for them. Cin-cin ladies!“

“Great service and incredibly tasty food !!!!! If you haven’t been you’re missing out!!!!💯 Food and service was outstanding, thank you for an enjoyable afternoon 😊“

“My husband and I had another terrific meal at Broadway Bistro last evening.
We ordered from the special prix fixe menu that had so many great choices, it was hard to choose.
We settled on the scallops over polenta and the spring rolls with teryaki to start, and the panko horseradish flounder and grilled shrimp salad. Desert was the poached pear with raspberry sorbet.
Everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The wait staff is friendly and extremely efficient, and just make dining there such a terrific experience!“

“The food here is excellent. Started with the artichokes and burrata, super fresh, super flavorful. Perfect sized dishes to start. We then had the mussels special and eggplant dish. Both fabulous. For mains we had the sea bass and lamb parpadelle, incredible! Braised for 9 hours, it was delectable. The service is wonderful, everyone is so kind. The restaurant is beautiful inside, perfect dining experience. Can’t wait to go back and try new menu items.“

“I highly recommend this place. We had a party of 38 who needed a last minute place for our Xmas party and they took us without hesitation. Food good, drinks good and the staff was amazing, kind and just overall really nice place!!“

“Vegan Friendly ❤️🩷 Great place.“

“The food is some of the best Italian I’ve had this side of 287! Delicious and great portions. The wait staff is exceptional and the parties are so much fun! The drinks are creative and scrumptious.“

“The food from Giulio's never disappoints! The food is excellent-especially the Dover sole, which is fillleted table side! The ambiance of Giulio's is like none other! The restaurant is a beautiful Victorian style home from the late 1800s. It is decorated perfectly, creating an attracting atmosphere! My family and I always have an enjoyable and memorable time at Giulio's, whether it's a party for an event or a family dinner.“

“Everything. The food is Fantastic and the service impeccable. They really make you feel welcome. I especially like the Schnitzel, fresh pasta and Stuffed OG Sicilian pizza.“

“We just used Pizza Luca for our daughter’s first birthday and i can’t even explain how great the day was. Dean and staff were amazing and food was so delicious. The truck was awesome and made a statement parked in the driveway for all our guests. We really appreciate how involved and accommodating the team was with our event. Highly recommend booking them, i know we will be again in the future!“

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

“Great food and service was excellent“

“My good friend and myself stumbled into Dolce Vita not too long ago when it was the only restaurant in Nyack that was opened very late. We struck gold. We have been back several times and the food, the service, the owner, the atmosphere are the very best . All are wonderful.“

“My wife and I were there for a political function combo meeting and Christmas luncheon. This establishment is super clean, bright, and cozy. The food and wine were delicious. I had chicken parm. Was fantastic. Was batted down thin and breaded and seasoned to perfection. VERY tender, I only had to use my folk to cut. The marinara was fresh semi chunky lite delicious and perfect. The fresh bread came in handy to clean up my plate. My wife has a fresh pasta marinara dish and NO complaints there. The waiter and waitress were professional, non obtrusive, thoughtful and caring about their service to us. Thank you iL Portico for having us and making us feel welcomed! Merry Christmas! Don Minichino chairman Dutchess County NY Conservative Party“

“best tasting food! great serving sizes! cant beat the price! love ya Doms!“

“We just had a baby shower there April 3th, 2022 It's so easy to work with Leo. We had a brunch buffet and everything was terrific. The wait staff and the food. We had a wonderful time.“

“Absolutely delicious. Will be back!“

“Food and Staff is over the top amazing. 2 Thumbs up. We love this place. One of Best Italian restaurants in Rockland County.“

“Awesome food great atmosphere“

“Outstanding service and everything we ordered was excellent and delicious.“

“This was an amazing restaurant and the food was to die for. For the appetizer we had the smushes in white whine and garlic sauce + I ate the whole plate. So I was only able to taste dinner but it was delicious and so was dessert. You must go! And our waiter: Sante was amazing!“

“The service is superb John at the front counter was the most courteous person I have ever experienced
The food is awesome
Check out their weekday specials absolutely worth going there for lunch
The restaurant is super clean
Found a new hangout to eat
Will definitely tell my friends and family“

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

“The dining experience at this charming Ardsley establishment is outstanding. The owners Scott and Heather Fratangelo have continued to hone their talents in fine food dining into their lovely L'inizio. We travel from Manhattan when we can to grab a meal there. The quality of the food rivals well known and touted restaurants in NYC. Their menu changes for the seasons and usually another creation of theirs is added to their already amazing menu.“

“Great food at family owned restaurant“

“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!“

“Some of the pizza i had in westchester. This spot is truly underrated. Its a nice family business with phenomenal service. And most importantly the pizza is amazing. This spot is a sleeper and nice thin crust style. You definitely need to try this recipe lace out for sure.“

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

“Always great pizza, always delivered quickly -- and if you ask for "well-done" the pizza is crispy on the bottom. They will make any combination that you want, but we especially recommend the chicken marsala pizza, and a cheese pizza with pesto and mushrooms on top. YUM!“

“Had my moms surprise 70th bday here this weekend and it was amazing. The party package is perfectly priced and affordable. The wait staff and owner accommodated us with any and every need. All the party guests and especially my mom had a great time! The cake was also beyond amazing! Have had parties here in the past, but was never the organizer. Alfio took all the stress out and it went perfect! Thank you guys at San Martino’s for making my mom’s bday extra special!“

“More like 4.5 stars than 5.Never heard of a risotto ball, and they were delicious. We got the Ragu, Margherita, and Pesto risotto balls. They were all good. Flavors weren’t too pungent like I prefer but I wouldn’t say they lacked flavor. It was delicate. Textures were ON POINT, lovely crisp on the outside. They used grass fed beef which is a huge plus for me. The person working there was very nice as well.I only wish the price was lower based on what you get. But I’d consider this a treat“

“GREAT food!!! Will order again for sure! First time ordering was the meatloaf! We LOVED it! Can’t wait to order again! Thank you!!!“

“Everyone is friendly and Courteous“

“Love this place. The food is delicious. The staff is wonderful!!!“

“The owner is wonderful and whoever is cooking. The food comes out perfect everytime. They treat their patrons like family. Never have been disappointed“

“Great service and legit delicious food. MUST EAT HERE!!!“

“My new go to place in North Rockland!!!Omg even tho they increased the price of a large pie by $4 since they opened only a month or so ago it's still way worth it for a $20 large pie !!! Taste is undeniable evidence of its superiority to the other local places ! Owner is cool and great people, only reason I gave 4 for atmosphere is because it's a little packed to dine inside , people on line to order got their backside in your face as you're sitting eating dinner lol. But that being said .... Avanti is the place for pizza in North Rockland county NY - Ralphie Castaldo“

“I eat in this great spot many times a year! This is the best place to pass a nice evening. I visit this place at least once a month. The cooking is of high quality, the staff is friendly and the rates are reasonable. I enjoy being in this restaurant for a decent supper.“

“I went there with my 2 sisters and their husbands for dinner. The dining area was very inviting. We got a table by the window which was nice but as the crowd grew the noise level got really bad. The service was good and the waiter knew his stuff. The portions are large but the shrimps were cold and my med rare lamb was well done. We sent the shrimp back to reheat. The funny thing was that as soon as my wife lifted her plate the waiter said , oh not hot enough. Did overall was just okay. Desert menu was small but okay. Not a I’m running back restaurant“

“Portions are generous. Food is delicious. Zeppolis are excellent!!“

“Absolutely delicious chicken francese , cavatelli with broccoli and caesar salad we had tonight from you guys . Thank you 😊“

“I am a registered nurse and after a long day I was on my way home from work to buy something they recognized my profession during this pandemic and thanked me and gave me something free of charge it was touching thank you kind people That made my day!!!!“

“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.“