Location: Belleville
Top Restaurants in Belleville
Best Italian food near Belleville, New Jersey, United States
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Belleville. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Belleville (French: "Belle ville" meaning "Beautiful city / town") is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 35,926, reflecting a decline of 2 (0.0%) from the 35,928 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,715 (+5.0%) from the 34,213 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Belleville
10. La Fiamma
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
La Fiamma in Italian means the ( Flame ) A Commitment to exellence has always been our guide in providing our guests with La Fiamma unique cusine in a relaxed ,enjoyable atmosphere . Our fine regional Italian cusine and local culinary awards speak for th
Reviewed By kad1227
Friendly staff and excellent food. Glad we stopped in the night before womens soccer game. Easy walk from Element hotel and so worth it. Calamari was delicious and husband loved the chicken marsala. Fantastic salads and desserts too. A must during your next visit.
9. ME & Tommy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Moshe K
The restaurant is small and pleasant (if a bit noisy at the time we visited). The staff is very friendly and nice. We ordered appetizers (mushrooms, calamari) -- they were very tasty and we felt that if this is the beginning, then the main entrees should be great... It was not to be. First, getting the entrees to our table took forever -- a wait of 45-50 minutes since the appetizer dishes were cleared. Second, the main dish (we both ordered the chicken 'special' of the day) was disappointing. Hard chicken pieces of a rather strange texture, swimming in a pool of unpleasant sauce. The sad impression of this experience was improved a bit by an excellent cappuccino and good deserts, but the overall experience -- between the long wait and the rather-bland main entree -- ended up being mediocre.
8. Michael's Roscommon House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By richardbU2955WC
Frankie and the gang go out of their way to make you and the family to always feel welcome and at homeThe food is always good and fresh!!Keep it up guys and it is always appreciated by the familyEspecially the kidsIt shows when the kids ask to go there to eat!!Great job guys
7. Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
The place for Italian tapas small plates, hand tossed pizza and world class wines.
Reviewed By DebbieG654
First time. We walk in the bar side and was very impressed. Nice atmosphere. The bar was full so we were going to wait until someone left. A really nice girl server named Rebecca served us the bottle of wine while we waited. We paid the tab. We got seats at the bar. We were told it was tapas. So we ordered truffle ravioli- tuna bruschetta-crispy octopus. Attach is a picture. Tapas I understand is small but couldnât you give two pieces of bruschetta not one? 3 raviolis but for $14.50? The taste and presentation was delicious. We ran out of time so instead of ordering more we got our tab. The tab was $52.78!! Realized they added 2 drinks onto the tab that we didnât drink. We called the girl bartender over and said it wasnât our tab and she started to argue with us! Told us that the other bartender said it was ours. Didnât appreciate the attitude from the start making us have to prove it the mistake. The guy bartender wouldnât come over to confront. It took time for the girl bartender finally to come back. Instead of voiding or taking the drinks off they deducted the drinks separately. Now we have to watch our charge card to make sure the deduction takes place! Needless to say, if thatâs how a restaurant does business, we will NOT be back. Donât need bartenders argue about drinks that wasnât ours making a perfectly beginning of the evening turn negative. Too many other restaurants that appreciate customers.Hi Debbie, we're very sorry to hear about your experience and would like to sincerely apologize for the confusion with the check as that is certainly not how we do business. If you wouldn't mind privately sending us your phone number, our general manager would love to reach out to you personally. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and make it up to you.
6. Lassoni Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By LennS_12
Our initial pasta course was very good. Followed by a tasty salad. My entree, a veal dish with Italian ham also exceeded my expectations. For dessert, all were treated to some delicious cookies and some quality coffee. My only complaint relates to the time required to get through lunch. Service itself was terrific, I think the kitchen was overwhelmed by the number of diners that day.
5. Michael's Riverside
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By 557garyl
I been there many times for parties with family and sporting events the food been excellent every time , appetizers are appealing and filling so don't order to many , I had most of the veal dishes and the Milanese is banging , you can't go wrong , people are very friendly , waiters , and Mike is a great person always says hello to all , excellent night.
4. Belmont Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
The classic, old-school, NJ Italian, family-style restaurant, and full bar located in Belleville, NJ. The Belmont Tavern is a family run restaurant which has been a part of Belleville, NJ for over 50 years and has a long, rich history in the Newark NJ are
Reviewed By chetndeb
Old school Italian neighborhood place with pictures of celebrities covering the walls and frankie valley playing on the jukebox. We had clams oreganata, long hot peppers, and shrimp Beeps, all excellent. I had to deduct one point for not being able to eat at the bar, and for being rushed.
3. Matthew's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By FarmingtonAttorney
I requested a reservation online for a large family meal after an interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Our family was flying in from all over the country. I was very impressed that the owner called me right away and confirmed the reservation after offering his condolences several times. Matthew explained that there would be another larger group plus open tables which was of no concern to us but it was nice that he fully explained the size of the restaurant. The younger adults and children established their own territory at the table leaving the elder statesmen to speak freely. The staff was polite, polished and very attentive without ever being intrusive. Most of the adults ordered seafood and the respective meals were fresh and extremely well prepared. My mom always loved restaurants like this and she would have been very pleased that we were all fortunate enough to find Matthews and share quality time together as a family....thank you Matthew.
2. American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
American Bistro is a neighborhood Italian/American Restaurant situated in Nutley, New Jersey with Amazing Food, Large Portions, Great Bar, Stellar Wine List, & 5 HDTV's in the Bar Area to watch all the games. Owned & Operated by Chef Kenny Mahon since 199
Reviewed By Kevin F
Great stuffed pork chop and appetizers!Service is always top shelf. Been coming here for 20 years!You can easily park and have a drink at the bar while you wait for friends/family.For some reason I always get the stuffed pork. Probably due to the fact that it is the best I have ever had. Not cheap but well worth it!
1. Queen Margherita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Sprinkles111
The food is excellent, hands down from what the group I was with said. I am Gluten Sensitive & at the time, this place was not accommodating so I had mussels and a salad Kindly sucks when you are with a group and they indulge & you have to split the bill. Ok - onto my review: The place is really SMALL & tables are too close together so if you like family style with people next to you - this is for you. THE NOISE FACTOR is nothing short of absolutely annoying. The night we were there the owner sang, great voice, however, with the place being packed and people talking it was truly a non-enjoyable night out. We could have done without his singing. Parking is on the street so prepare to walk on a Fri or Sat. There is a bakery connected to the restaurant which is really good. THE OWNER SHOULD INVEST IN SOME NOISE FILTERING products to put on the ceiling or walls to make this a more enjoyable dining experience. Also some GLUTEN FREE dishes would be encouraged since many people have this sensitivity especially when a person has a thyroid disease !!!
