NJ’s Best Italian – Mangia! Mangia! – These are our top 38 Picks! Bon Appetit

With New Jersey having the highest population of Italian Americans out of all of the 50 states, there are sure to be some amazing Italian restaurants. Everyone knows that the Garden State has the best pizza in the US, but we’d also argue that we have the best Italian food! Whether you’re into the Italian-American dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs or chicken parmigiana, or the more traditional dishes like saltimbocca or arancini, you’re sure to be pleased! Below are 38 editorial staff picks of the best overall Italian spots in the state.

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La Cucina Nouveau
167 Rt. 9 S., Morganville, NJ 07726
732-414-6822

A family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. La Cucina Nouveau in Englishtown, NJ is owned and operated by a husband and wife team who strive to give their guests the best Italian food in Monmouth County. If you dine here, you can be certain that you will get homemade dishes with great Italian herbs and flavor. Whether you order their crispy calamari, prosciutto, and mozzarella or one of their many chicken or veal dishes, you are guaranteed something great.

This Italian restaurant is arguably the best in the Englishtown area. Their locals say their specials are to die for and but also because the staff makes you feel as though you are a part of the family. Every staff member, whether it is your first time dining at La Cucina Nouveau or your one hundredth, they will make you feel welcomed and as though you’ve known them for years. The service is always superb and, of course, the food always surpasses your expectations of good Italian cuisine. They also have an awesome variety of seafood dishes!

Osteria Morini
107 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, NJ 07924
908-221-0040

Best Italian pasta in Central NJ! Osteria Morini, an Italian restaurant located in Somerset County NJ, offers its patrons the best variety of classic Italian cuisine. Although they do not have a large menu, every dish is 100% authentic and you will be able to choose between seafood, chicken, beef and, of course, freshly made pasta! If pasta is what you are visiting Osteria Morini for, they certainly have the best in NJ. Some of the house’s favorite pasta dishes include Tagliatelle ragu, spinach lasagna, and spaghetti Alla Chitarra, which comes with lobster, shrimp, Pomodoro, chili and garlic!

Wanting to give patrons more than a memorable meal, Osteria Morini strives to provide the best service in the Central NJ area. Guests can always expect to be warmly welcomed by the staff, including the family owners, and have any and all questions answered. You will not only remember the delicious food they had, but also the people they had to serve them.

Via45
45 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-450-9945

Rustic Italian dining in NJ. As a popular BYOB Italian restaurant in Red Bank, NJ, Via45 specializes in seasonal dishes and scrumptious bites. All of their meals are made with fresh, locally sourced produce and meat, meaning that you are guaranteed one of the best dishes you have ever had.

While they are well-known for having excellent meal choices, Via45 is also known for their superb customer service. The owners and staff members make it a point to interact with their guests and get to know them. If you dine at this restaurant more than once, you become a part of the family. Via45 will always go above and beyond to ensure that everyone is pleased. Whether you are stopping in for a fun and casual meal with friends or you are planning a date for two, you are guaranteed a memorable time at this popular Italian restaurant in Red Bank, NJ.

Il Capriccio
633 Rt. 10, Whippany, NJ 07981
973-884-9176

Classy Italian dining in Whippany, NJ. Il Capriccio, an upscale Italian dining restaurant in Morris County NJ has the best selection of authentic Italian dishes. The two chefs at this restaurant, Chefs Antonio and Natale work together to serve you homemade pasta dishes such as fresh linguine with shrimp and spaghetti with lobster. Additionally, they make ricotta gnocchi that is to die for. This dish is prepared with a tomato puree and drizzled with basil pesto, making it scrumptiously good.

One thing that makes Il Capriccio one of the best Italian restaurants in Whippany, NJ is that they only use organic, free-range meats and produce grown on the owner’s farm. Additionally, all of the restaurant’s seafood dishes are made with fish that are wild and line-caught from various locations around the world. If you choose to dine at this fine Morris County Italian restaurant, you are guaranteed a fresh dish that is sure to satisfy.

 

Try the Best of Every Cuisine!

Our guide to the best restaurants in the state is always being updating with new places to try out. If you’re not into the idea of Italian food tonight, try searching in a different cuisine! May we suggest Greek or Japanese?