A post shared by Jersey Shore InMotion (@jerseyshoreinmotion) on May 1, 2016 at 5:15pm PDT. BEST BREAKFAST WINNER Brownstone Pancake Factory 979 Cedar Bridge Ave, Brick (201) 945-4800 http://www.brownstonepancakefactory.com/ RUNNER-UP Toast Locations in Montclair, Red Bank, and Asbury Park toastcitydiner.com HONORABLE MENTION Meemom's Locations in Wall Township, Middletown and Brick Township | (732) 359-8544 meemoms.com Turning Point The menu presents traditional Italian fare as well as a few curveballs like calf liver and frog legs. The fish is always fresh andflavorful, and they offer some epic speciality rolls. The 35 best pasta dishes you can eat in N.J. Two N.J. legends among 50 best Italian restaurants in U.S. (All pasta is made in house using 100% organic ingredients.) Good sign! Vidalia has excellent pasta entrees on the menu, plus other exotic starters. A staple of the Montclair community for over thirteen years, Fascino is a modern Italian restaurant run by Chef Ryan DePersio. Neapolitan cuisine with a touch of Greek contemporary and traditional. Don't you dare leave without ordering the semifreddo, a marvelous mousse-like dessert made with eggs,sugar and cream. Location: Morris PlainsDetails: Grato serves fine and elegant Italian dining that features classic dishes such as pasta, fish, meat, chicken, and pizza. . Call @tasteandtechnique at 732-741-COOK for more info. See menus, reviews, ratings and delivery info for the best dining and most popular restaurants in Monmouth County. The swordfish is sauteed in olive oil, garlic, capers, lemon, tomato, white wine, and parsley. Like any true Italian restaurant, they can also handle large groups with ease. This is the perfect place to go for a meal thats light and healthy but totally filling. Stuffed Rigatoni 23.00. stuffed with ricotta cheese & sauteed in a pink cream sauce with grilled chicken & porcini mushrooms. Location: Atlantic CityDetails: Cafe 2825 is known for top notch customer service, genial owners, great food, and a romantic atmosphere. Plus, there are crazy waffle sundaes and cereal ice cream sandwiches. Top (Hero) Photo: Piattino / WebsiteOther Photos (in Order):Cenzino Ristorante / Taken by JAS Photo LLCDolce Pizzeria & Restaurant / WebsiteA Touch of Italy Zeppoli Restaurant. For instance, they serve a 4-course dinner featuring antipasto, salad, a first course, then second course. Piccola Italia has been described as "one of the best kept secrets in Monmouth County," and "the hidden jewel", truth be told, the Zagat Rated Restaurant has been in the Gualtieri Family for over 18 years . Its a taste of the Tuscan countryside on the coast of the Atlantic. The original owners immigrated from Italy to Brooklyn. Location: Ship BottomDetails: Raimondos is best known for their creative spin on traditional Italian fine dining and their Early Bird Specials. Location: 432 New Brunswick Ave, FordsDetails: Dolce lives up to both the pizzeria and restaurant parts of its name. The Garden State has so many incredible Italian eateries that its hard to narrow down our favorite ones; but thats exactly what we did to create our list of The Best Italian Restaurants in New Jersey. Their multi-regional cuisine offers an authentic taste of Northern, Southern, and Sicilian cooking. Stephanies is open for lunch and dinner, and serves favorites such as lasagna with meatballs, Eggplant Parmigian, and Chicken Milanese. Cape May, the town, is a dining mecca; for the area's best Italian, head to smaller, quieter West Cape May, home of Sapore Italiano,nestled in a stately but not stuffy Victorian home with several dining rooms. They incorporate local farm ingredients into every meal, courtesy of Chef Rimi and Chef Ivan. A rotating soup of the day and other daily specials keep the menu fresh for patrons. Family restaurant serving brunch, lunch and dinner. 837 West Park Avenue, Ocean Twp. Watermark800 Ocean Avenue, Second Floor, Asbury Park | (732) 455-3447watermarkap.com, Tommys Tavern + TapLocations in Sea Bright and Freeholdtommystavernandtap.com, Metropolitan Cafe8 E Main St Freehold|(732) 780-9400metrocafenj.com, Asbury Park Distilling Co527 Lake Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 455-3935apdistilling.com, Brownstone Pancake Factory979 Cedar Bridge Ave, Brick (201) 945-4800http://www.brownstonepancakefactory.com/, ToastLocations in Montclair, Red Bank, and Asbury Parktoastcitydiner.com, MeemomsLocations in Wall Township, Middletown and Brick Township | (732) 359-8544meemoms.com, Turning PointLocations in Brick, Cherry Hill, Hoboken, Holmdel, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manalapan, Marlton, Moorestown, Princeton, Sea Girt, and Westfieldtheturningpoint.biz, Blend on Main152 Main St, Manasquan | (732) 223-0030blendonmain.com, Over Easy KitchenLocations in Holmdel and Marlboro |overeasykitchen.com, My Kitchen Witch29 Beach Rd, Monmouth Beach | (732) 229-3033mykitchenwitch.com, The Committed Pig168 Main St, Manasquan | (800) 908-4960thecommittedpig.com, MJs Restaurant Bar And GrillLocations in Matawan, Spotswood, Tinton Falls, Middletown, and Neptune| (732) 269-7764mjsrestaurant.com, Sergios Restaurant and Burger110 A Brighton Ave, Long Branch | (732) 222-304sergiosrestaurantandburger.com, Teak64 Monmouth St #64, Red Bank | (732) 747-5775teakrestaurant.com, Taka660 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 775-1020takaasbury.com, Crown Palace1283 NJ-35, Middletown | (732) 615-9888crownpalacerestaurant.com, Mizu 36 Asian Cuisine145 Monmouth Rd #9, West Long Branch | (732) 963-9898, Rook CoffeeLocations in Manalapan, Freehold, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Red Bank, Little Silver, Big Oakhurst, Little Oakhurst, Long Branch, Wall, Monmouth Medical Center, and Point Pleasantrookcoffee.com, Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking CoLocations in Asbury Park, Holmdel, Fair Haven, and Monmouth Beachbooskerdoo.com, Red Light Coffee & Espresso Bar642e Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft | (732) 219-9111redlightcoffee.com, Inkwell Coffee House665 2nd Ave, Long Branch | (732) 483-0444theinkwellcoffeehouse.com, Cubacan Bar & Restaurant800 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 774-3007cubacanrestaurant.com, Cuban Cafe1007 Memorial Dr, Asbury Park | (732) 807-4444Facebook, Havana Tropical Cafe300 Shore Dr, Highlands | (732) 708-0000Facebook, Modine601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 893-5300modineasbury.com, Kim Maries Eat n Drink Away1411 Kingsley St, Asbury Park | (732) 774-6666kimmarieseatndrinkaway.com, Simply Southern817 Belmar Plaza, Belmar | (732) 243-9259simplysoutherncomfortfoods.com, Jamesons Southern Cooking652 NJ-35, Neptune City | (732) 775-4699Facebook, The Speakeatery705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 898-9456thespeakeatery.com, Pops Butcher Shop175 Monmouth Rd #7, West Long Branch | (732) 571-7677popsbutchershop.com, Taste of Italy4060 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls | (732) 922-9393tasteofitalymarket.com, Fred and Murrys Deli4345 U.S. 9, Freehold | (732) 462-3343fredandmurrysdeli.com, Taliercios 500 NJ-35 #7g, Red Bank | (732) 576-1888taliercios.com, Marlboro Diner143 U.S. 9, Morganville | (732) 851-7200marlborodiner.com, Red Bank Diner179 Broad St, Red Bank | (732) 741-4791redbankdiner.com, All Seasons DinerLocations in Freehold and Eatontown |allseasonsrestaurant.net, Pascal & Sabine601 Bangs Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 774-3395pascalandsabine.com, Avenue Le Club23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch | (732) 759-2900leclubavenue.com, C La Vi16 Monmouth St, Red Bank | (732) 747-0076celavicafe.com, The Greek Spot1013 NJ-35, Ocean Township | (732) 531-7770thegreekspotnj.com, Greek Eats Authentic Rotisserie519 NJ-70, Brick Township | (732) 451-2776gogreekeats.com, Simply GreekLocations in Long Branch and Holmdelsimplygreekeats.com, Lemon3475 U.S. 9, Freehold | (732) 761-0900lemonnj.com, Good Karma Cafe17 East Front Street, Red Bank NJ | (732) 450-8344www.goodkarmacafenj.com, Twisted Tree Cafe609 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park | (732) 775-2633twistedtreecafe.com, Local Urban Kitchen1805 NJ-35, Point Pleasant Beach | (848) 232-3451localurbankitchen.com, Seed to SproutLocations in Avon by The Sea and Fair Havenseedtosproutnj.com, Mangiare Tu600 Main St #3, Bradley Beach | (732) 869-0700mangiaretu.com, Undici11 W River Rd, Rumson | (732) 842-3880undicirestaurant.com/, Sirena Ristorante27 Ocean Ave, Long Branch | (732) 222-1119sirenaristorante.com, Nonnas Place Ristorante Italiano108 Lacey Rd #17, Whiting | (732) 716-0002www.nonnasplacewhiting.com/, Birravino183 Riverside Ave, Red Bank | (732) 842-5990birravino.com, Reynas4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls | (732) 922-2011reynasmexicanrestaurant.com, North of the Border176 Monmouth St, Red Bank | (732) 747-6555, El Meson40 W Main St, Freehold | (732) 308-9494elmesoncafe.com, El Rancho Mexican RestaurantLocations in Long Branch, Little Egg Harbor Township and Freehold, Pete & Eldas Bar / Carmens Pizzeria93 Summit Ave, Neptune City | (732) 774-6010peteandeldas.com, Giannis PizzeriaLocations in Little Silver, Red Bank, Colts Neck, Oakhurst and Neptunegiannispizzeria.com, Federicis Family Restaurant14 East Main Street, Freehold | (732) 462-1312federicis.com, Zonis Coal Fired Pizza287 NJ-35, Red Bank|(732) 219-8800zoniscoalfiredpizzanj.com, 26 West On The Navesink26 W Front St, Red Bank | (732) 383-566426westonthenavesink.com, Cuzins Seafood Clam Bar130 S Main St, Marlboro Township | (732) 780-2526bestclambar.com, The Bonney Road525 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park |(732) 455-3352thebonneyread.com, Kleins Fish Market708 River Rd, Belmar|(732) 681-1177kleinsfish.com, The Butchers Block235 West Ave, Long Branch | (732) 795-3903thebutchersblocknj.com, Char Steakhouse33 Broad St, Red Bank | (732) 450-2427charsteakhouse.com, Dannys Steakhouse11 Bridge Ave, Red Bank |(732) 741-6900dannyssteakhouse.com, Prime 13710 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach |(732) 202-6483prime-13.com, Kleins Waterside Cafe708 River Rd, Belmar | (732) 681-1177kleinsfish.com, Proving Ground56 Shrewsbury Ave, Highlands | (732) 872-2266theprovingground.com, Rooneys Oceanfront Restaurant100 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch | (732) 870-1200rooneysocean.com, Marina Grille905 NJ-35, Belmar | (732) 894-3211marinagrillenj.com, Salt Creek GrillLocations in Princeton and Rumsonsaltcreekgrille.com, EvenTide Grille1400 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright | (732) 530-1414eventidegrille.com, Albario508 Broad St, Shrewsbury | (732) 852-2640albarinorestaurant.com, Blu Grotto Ristorante200 Port Au Peck Ave, Oceanport | (732) 571-7900blugrottonj.com, The Wine Loft32 Laird St, Long Branch | (732) 222-7770thewineloftnjpier.com, Beach Tavern33 West St, Monmouth Beach | (732) 870-8999beachtavern.net, Jersey Shore BBQ811 Belmar Plaza, Belmar | (732) 894-9009jerseyshorebbq.com, Claudies Chicken417 NJ-35, Red Bank | (732) 450-0007myclaudies.com. And so are the homemade biscuits and fresh strawberry butter. From our Original Series spotlighting NJ Vocabulary and Historic Landmarks, to our Statewide Events Calendar; to our Business Directory full of the best local eateries, entertainment and services. Runnerup: Justin's Ristorante, Wood-Ridge. ITALIAN STREET FOOD & SANDWICHES. Didn't think so. This casual Italian restaurant specializes in classic dishes such as the Ravioli Ragu served with Jozannas Sunday Gravy sauce. Fins is the best place to go for tropicali cuisine. They specialize in wood-fired pizza, as well as classic Italian pasta and meat dishes. (732) 493-3090, Ristorante Giorgia, Rumson Highest Rating 1. If you cheat on your diet, you want it to be worth it. Daily specials further allow Chef Spano to really experiment. But for the purpose of this list, well stick to the latter menu. Clarizios Italian Ristorante 227 Italian $$ "dining option when you are in or around Freehold, New Jersey and craving some quality Italian food ." more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout Find a Table 2. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 6. A table is not easy to come by, especially on the weekend, but it's so worth it. This includes the mozzarella with roasted peppers or Hotsy Totsy Shrimp. We are locals and thrilled we finally tried thismore, Food was above average Italian cuisine. Whether your thing is dumplings, fried rice, sesame chicken, or all of the above, you will definitely leave feeling full and satisfied. The winner of our N.J.'s best Italian restaurant showdown, Cafe 2825,so named for its address, combines old-school atmosphere with high-end fare. 5/5 easily the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Freehold.". Whether its for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or something between, youll find something good to eat. With a comfortable and elegant atmosphere, Fascino is a must stop for any Italian food aficionado. But they also serve sweet or hot Italian sausages, meatballs, fresh pasta, and four additional types of spaghetti; Marinara, meat sauce, Limone, and Arrabbiata. We highly reccommend ordering your coffee New Orleans Style. In particular, this spot specializes in seafood complete with a Raw Bar featuring clams, oysters, shrimp, and more. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Likewise, their Insalata di Mare is a mouthful, with calamari, octopus, shrimp, celery hearts, red onion, EVOO, and herbs. Anjelica's Restaurant. And everything on the menu at the Committed Pig is worth it. Trama's Trattoria is currently accepting reservations for indoor, outdoor or bar seating. Mercer: Vidalia Restaurant, Lawrenceville. Theres also an Arugula Salad with sliced pears, cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, and a honey white balsamic vinaigrette. The Ocean Avenue and the Rumson Roll are our favorites. Clarizios dine-in is always a great meal, but they did a amazing job during the Covid-19 restrictions. In New Jersey, it's probably always been number one. In addition to all their other awesome baked goods, of course. Andrea Trattoria Italiano is a lively neighborhood spot with a loyal clientele who feel no need to schlep to Atlantic City or Philly for their fettucine Alfredo or rigatoni Bolognese. (Collared shirts for the men, and dresses or dark denim for women.) In addition to sit down dining, Axtons excels at private parties, off-site catering, holiday events, and even corporate luncheons. The best way to start your day? RosaLuca'sin Bethlehem was my original choice, a great find in a county not especially known for Italian restaurants. And if omelettes arent your thing, you might have to settle for some decadent Nutella-stuffed French toast or caramel apple pancakes. Chef Spano makes his signature pasta dishes fresh daily, which includes the Mafalde con Gamberi; mafalde pasta tossed with jumbo shrimp and roasted garlic in a lemon and butter emulsion. Location: FlemingtonDetails: Family-friendly, well-priced meals make this a great place to bring the kids for dinner. Come here to get your fix of jambalaya, paella, blackened catfish, and more. Runnerup: Chick and Nello's Homestead, Hamilton, Middlesex: Mulberry Street Restaurant, Woodbridge. Suzis Sweet Shoppespecializes in homemade candies and chocolates. For instance, they can accommodate any allergy or food sensitivity and also offer a kids menu. Theres even a pretty big lunch menu at this spot. But they also have chicken, veal, seafood, and a number of pasta specialties such as their Tortellini Carbonara. Meanwhile, their most popular dish is the Pesto Trapanese. Locals love the stuffed mushrooms, lasagna, and cannoli options. Allowing overseas Filipinos to rediscover theirmore, dining option when you are in or around Freehold, New Jersey and craving some quality Italian food.more, Italian food in Freehold is primarily from transplants Brooklyn / Staten Island which has a uniquemore, This is not your Grandma's Italian food (not that there is anything wrong with your Grandma'smore, I don't like to be rude, but anyone who rated this place less than 5 stars doesn't know italianmore, Jersey I was afraid that I would have a hard time finding good Italian food when my family comes tomore, Great authentic tasting Italian food. Il Nido 168 Desserts Italian $$$ Outdoor seating Locally sourced ingredients Let us know in the comments section. Patrons go wild for the pasta dishes and, in particular, the lasagna and ravioli options. Try the Octopus Challenge if youre feeling ambitious. The entree features scaloppini, eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella & brandy. Meanwhile, fan favorite pasta dishes include Fettucini Toscana as well as Rigatoni Francescana. The nameScone Ponyis a clever play on the Stone Pony, a popular music venue in Asbury Park. We recommend ordering from the regular menu, but they also offer Specials at a premium price. Picking the best Italian restaurant in each county is one subject guaranteed to rile up Jerseyans. Hidden Pizza & Sandwich Treasure in Dated, The bread was warm and tasty, served with butter or, I had the veal parmigiana with a side of, Fantastic time for a Table For Six at The, Very good, however portions are small for, The staff was accomidating and food good, Gluten Free Restaurants in Monmouth Beach. Meanwhile their Cacio e Pepe in the Cheese Wheel with Truffle Cheese is a visual pasta experience also made fresh at the table. Mozzarella is made tableside - who does that? Locals love their famous Steak Parm entree, but their braciole and vodka rigatoni dishes are standouts as well. Meanwhile, the new Polypus dish features grilled octopus, clams, and squid ink curly tagliatelle with a lemon herb bread crumb. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Meanwhile, their list of seasonal artisanal cocktails utilize interesting flavors such as Figenza fig vodka. The Best of NJ. Highly recommend their eggplant rollatini, shrimp fra diavolo, zuppa di pesce, tiramisu, chicken parm, and baked clams. The food is inspired by the cuisines of the Gulf Coast and the Low Country, and everything is cooked and seasoned to perfection. North Jersey | Central Jersey | Jersey Shore | South Jersey. For dessert, we recommend trying the Sicilian Orange Cake. Its constantly praised for its unique dishes like stout-braised short ribs, maple sweet potato mash, and chili lime salmon. Thin crust pizzas, stuffed bagel sandwiches, perfectly cooked fish, decadently sweet ice cream. Location: West OrangeDetails: This family kitchen invokes what it feels like to have dinner with the Anthonys at home. 973-233-0350 | Essex County. Other standout dishes include the Lemon Sole Verde and Arrosto D Anitra, half roasted duck in raspberry port wine sauce. Theyve also got pizza, sandwiches, soups, pastas, desserts, and more. Zoom in to see updated info. Some of the tempting flavors include Fudge Mint Cookie, Sea Salt Caramel Latte, and Peanut Butter Nugget. come as you are, and we'll treat you like a star!" Menu highlights include breaded pork chops, grilled branzino, lobster tail, and veal cutlets. There are plenty of elegant, white-tablecloth Italian restaurants in New Jersey; several appear on this list. The Deptford restaurant is the size of your local Costco seating capacity 350, upstairs and downstairs dining rooms and bars, an outdoor patio but the dishes are simply, lovingly executed. The restaurant is famous for authentic coal fired pizza, as well as imported meats and cheeses from Italy; plus their homemade pastas. These places are just too good to be kept a local secret, so we're filling you in! New Jersey has its fair share of Italians, which makes the Jersey Shore kind of like the Italian Riviera (ok, maybe not quite, but close), which means we also have our fair share of Italian restaurants. The menu is fairly small in comparison to many other Italian restaurants, though thats not a bad thing. This is the drunchie youve always dreamed about. 1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright (732) 530-9760http://amaristorante.com, Sirena Ristorante, Long Branch The thin crust pizza is thin and crispy with just the perfect amount of crunch. For years, diners have been enjoying everything from pizza to pasta to seafood specialties for lunch, dinner, dates, and parties. Location: WaldwickDetails: Named after the popular Italian lemon liqueur, Limoncello Ristorante specializes in fresh seafood, chicken, and veal options. Tacos and the beach are pretty much the perfect combination, which is exactly why Surf Taco is so popular. Its exponentially better than the plain old spaghetti and meatballs in marinara that youre probably used to. Location: Asbury ParkDetails: Steven Botta, chef/owner of Brandos Citi Cucina, provides a fun and welcoming environment in this space. Best Burgers in Monmouth County B2 Bistro + Bar, Red Bank Bar A, Lake Como Harpoon Willy's, Manasquan Barnacle Bill's, Rumson The Bonney Read, Asbury Park The Bonney Read Burger Monmouth County Pizza If you're in New Jersey, you are in the land of great pizza and Monmouth County has its fair share of outstanding pizza places. 7. The rest of the week, it's a classic Italian restaurant. Koyotes Tacos 23 reviews Open Now Mexican, Latin $ "Great as always" "AMAZING BURRITOS" 4. Enjoy burritos, fish tacos, quesadillas,and even more. If you take a trip there, make sure to try an apple cider doughnut. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The Sicilian-influenced dishes include pesto trapanese, fisherman's stew, bistecca Enna and Rigatoni alla Disgraziata, shown in the photo. "Always delish!". The All Seasons Diner. The result is made to order Italian dishes that are rich in flavor and made with love. Find it at 618. Location: AllendaleDetails: There are no bad options at Saving Restaurant & Lounge. The Best 10 Italian near me in Monmouth County, New Jersey Sort:Recommended Offers Delivery Offers Takeout Reservations Wine Bars 1. 168 Bay Avenue, Highlands (732)291-3080, Piccola Italia, Ocean Twp. For more Best of NJ content, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. Runnersup:Chef Vola's, Atlantic City;Girasole, Atlantic City. If you haven't visited Somerville in a while, you may not recognize the place; Main Street is chock-a-block with new shops, restaurants and housing. The portions are large and the dishes are as authentically Italian as it gets. All Rights Reserved, 9 Lansdowne Street, Suite 2Boston, MA 02215. The Wizard of Oz theme at this little restaurant is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Were still not 100% how to say the name, but we do know that Djeet is absolutely delicious. For instance, this functional time capsule plays classic gangster movies at the bar and Frank Sinatra on the stereo. Healthy eating doesnt have to suck. Heres our guide to Italian food in Monmouth County, and dont miss out on our guide to Jersey Shore Italian Food in Ocean County! Runnersup:Scalini Fedeli, Chatham; Boniello's, Riverdale, Ocean: Spano's Ristorante Italiano, Point Pleasant Beach. Location: WyckoffDetails: For those that enjoy southern Italian cuisine in particular, La Cambusa offers an authentic experience. When it comes to food, we know what were doing. Best Italian Restaurants in NJ. Their specialty pizzas include the classic Margherita, with San Marzano tomato sauce, torn basil, buffalo mozzarella, and olive oil. Become part of the Best of NJ community and get new restaurant updates, entertainment picks, and upcoming event details delivered straight to your inbox weekly! Runnersup:Graziano's, Chesilhurst; Caffe Aldo Lamberti, Cherry Hill, Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Location: Penns GroveDetails: Di Paolos is a double threat, working just as well for either an intimate dinner or special occasion. Coming soon to the menu is the coniglio (rabbit) alla cacciatora, a traditional dish from the island of Ischia.Why I like it: They have a selection of desserts that includes the tasty Pompei, a warm chocolate cake. This restaurant is farm fresh, and it prides itself on having natural and localingredients. If youve never heard of a fat sandwich, you need to go toNellysimmediately. As for entrees, their Broiled Sea Scallops are a popular pick, as is the Pollo Tre Amici (Three Friends Chicken) dish. Menu highlights include the Mediterranean Vegetable & Goat Cheese Ravioli, as well as the Iberian Fantasia. The Inkwell Coffeehouse, a popular late night attraction for Monmouth County NJ residents is a restaurant that, while not open 24 hours, has two different hours of operation a day. And dont forget to check out the extensive list of tequilas. In addition to chef specials, their concise entree list consists of pastas, seafood, and meats. For awesome burgers and fries and epic ice cream, head to Jersey Freeze. Little Szechuanhas some fantastic Chinese food, constantly hailed as some of the best in the county. The menu is practically a novel, allowing you to build the omelette of your dreams. This includes bread stuffed with vidalia onions and seasonal vegetables drizzled with garlic and oil, then topped with melted mozzarella. The tiramisu, prepared tableside, is a spectacle, and spectacular. Menu highlights include the popular Luca, with shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, asparagus, capers, roasted tomatoes, and linguine in a creamy white wine sauce. Broad Street Dough Co. is the doughnut stop in Monmouth County. Location: SecaucusDetails: Customers rave about the amazing service and delicious dishes that Barelis has now been serving for over thirty years. Yeasty Beasty 86 reviews Open Now Pizza $$ - $$$ "Awesome original Pizza" "Great Pizza I Would Drive For" 2. Shore restaurant named N.J.'s best Italian restaurant. Get an inside vue on the latest in luxury. Meanwhile, another unique Italian dish is the Frascatelli, which includes dumplings with sausage and broccoli rabe. Their lunch and dinner menu offers traditional Italian dishes, but Illianos is actually most famous for their garlic sticks. You heard it here first. Location: RidgefieldDetails: This BYO restaurant presents Southern Italian staples in a romantic setting perfect for date night. But beyond making just pizza, this allows them to produce authentic Italian flavors with a modern twist. Location: Bradley BeachDetails: Residents of Bradley Beach know the original Paganos restaurant from before it closed. Theyll be demonstrating a lovely spring menu including eggplant rollatini, clams with linguini, Mediterranean style lamb, and banana frangipane. Italian supplanted Mexican and Chinese food as America's favorite ethnic cuisine years ago. Monmouth County has all of these and way, way more. We're glad you asked! The drink menu provides somewhere in the range of nearly 15,000 bottles of wine from over 400 selections. Halibut - it's fresh. Weve gone from not getting enough of the Regola, Vongole e Bottarga di Muggini to cleaning our plates of the pan seared polenta with a sausage and mushroom ragu. Showing results in neighboring cities. Warren County is not exactly an Italian restaurant hotbed, but Mama'a Cafe Baci, open since 1970, is dependable. Best Italian Restaurants in NJ Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson, NJ only uses fresh produce, fish and meat, all delivered on a daily basis because they want to ensure that their patrons are served the freshest and most delicious dishes. Enjoy your Picante Pizza with a few drinks to wash down the spice, and be sure to try their outstanding fried calamari. Felice mangiare! These smoothie bowls come in four different flavors, and aretopped with pretty much whatever healthy goodies you could possibly want. Stroll through Pier Village and end up at Sirena for dinner, where youll find top notch Italian specialties, from fresh pasta to filet mignon. Everything is good at this versatile restaurants, but ourfavorite menu items are the pizzas. Amazing wraps, salads, bowls, and sandwiches await you at the Ocean Cafe. Rooney's. 13 The Gardens at Limoncello Alfresco Italian . But even the Dolce Salad is a hit (with its strawberries, walnuts, and goat cheese over mixed greens). Location: BellevilleDetails: The Belmont Tavern is an authentic Italian restaurant with original family-style recipes. The menu is extensive, and you cant really choose anything thats bad. Now, from inside an unassuming strip mall in Somerset, he offers fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and braised meats. In the summer, stop at DiCosmo's, a block away, for the state's best Italian ice. Bella's Pizzeria 16 reviews Closed Now Italian, Pizza $$ - $$$ Menu 1.3 mi Long Branch "Bellissimo!! Capuanos offers nearly everything on the menu, from antipasto, salads, and subs, to pizza and all kinds of entrees. Classic and delicious food that might even be better than your grandmas. The restaurant has bounced around from town to town over the decades, but the warm and inviting experience remains. The Peking Pavillion is the place to go for some seriously delicious Chinese food. 5. Undici has been hailed for having some of the best Italian food in Monmouth County. Bowls, and cannoli options at Saving restaurant & Lounge have chicken, and prides! Wood-Fired pizza, sandwiches, soups, pastas, seafood, homemade pasta, and be sure try! Dark denim for women. know in the cheese Wheel with Truffle cheese is visual. Orleans Style lasagna, and a honey white balsamic vinaigrette, paella, blackened catfish, and serves such. Tacos and the Beach are pretty much the perfect place to go.. 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