Location: East Orange
Best Italian food near East Orange, New Jersey, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the city's population was 64,270, reflecting a decline of 5,554 (−8.0%) from the 69,824 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 3,728 (−5.1%) from the 73,552 counted in the 1990 Census. The city was the state's 20th most-populous municipality in 2010, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality in 2000.
10. Bella Italia Restorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 50StateVisitor
We arrived and were seated early for our reservation, but were prohibited from ordering an appetizer until the other couple dining with us arrived. Their menu offers a wide array of standard Italian offerings plus some $30.95 seafood options. Entrees come with salad or a pasta side with red sauce. Our soggy fried calamari appetizer was accompanied by bland red sauce. The Chicken and Veal Parmigiana entrees were ordinary and came with the same disappointing red sauce. They tried to pass off limp "homemade" pasta without the corkscrew shape as fusilli. It was crowded with a racially diverse clientele when we visited and the uniformed wait staff provided slow service. Their sodas were over-iced. Lots of plain, unremarkable food. They offer bar service and have a banquet room upstairs. Valet parking or else find a free space on the street down the block.
9. Libretti's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By EvanTAlbertson
Great food options. I love the Stromboli. Beer choices are good here. The pizza is good, NY style is pretty true. From the hostess to the kitchen, the staff hustles to accommodate to your needs. Great for take out option as well. They can make a pizza exactly how you like it. Try this instead if dominos one night, you wont regret it.
8. Dickie Dee's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Georgios K
40 years and still the same....great every time...A double with everything for me and C and C cola at list 5 times the month... A MUST TRY
7. Fascino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
"The atmosphere of Fascino, with its minimalist cream and deep red decor, borders on stark but not casual. The complexity's in the entrees, where flavors, scents and textures fuse seamlessly. Puree of kobacha squash soup with oregano crema and hazelnut oi
Reviewed By LSS100NewYork
Fascino is a wonderful place - lovely rooms, excellent service, a terrific menu and absolutely everything was well executed. It's not especially fancy, but warm, friendly, efficient and our group of four had a memorable evening sharing the oysters, roasted Spanish octopus, pappardelle with braised lamb sugo (my personal favorite), halibut, and strip steak, and a side of parmigiana spaetzle (because, you know, who wouldn't), and there was not a misstep or off note throughout. I can't say I'd drive the two hours we would need to get there, but if I have any reason again to be near Montclair, I'd go back in a heart beat.
6. Boccone South
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By kernst2016
We've been going to Boccone South for years. It's right in the middle of downtown South Orange a quaint not-so-small village in North Jersey. Their pastas and meat dishes are excellent. The staff is friendly and entertaining. We love that it's 5 minutes from our house.
5. 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.
4. Arturos Osteria & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By NJ_Critic4334
Everything here is so fresh and tasty - never disappoints! Only complaint is I wish the place took reservations or expanded. Many times we want to go but don't because we just don't have the time or patience to wait (and wait, and wait.....)
3. Luigi's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Italian Home Made Style
Reviewed By stardustdrive
Our party of five discovered Luigiâs by chance and found this traditional Italian restaurant a pleasant surprise. It is in the Forest Hill section of Newark and long a mainstay in the neighborhood. We were the first to arrive for lunch in the small storefront restaurant of a dozen tables. When we left, every table was full.It has a full traditional menu which we started with stuffed mushrooms and antipasto. The mortadella and salami were nicely garnished with olives, cheese and tomatoes. The bread was fresh and warm. Our entrees consisted of large portions. The Veal Luigi, Chicken Napolitano, Chicken Sorrentino and Arugula Salad were served with an abundance of side salads and pasta. The cuisine was a nice oasis in the urban landscape. Nevertheless, from a constructive culinary critique, the kitchen can always improve. Some dishes had large portions of hot peppers and tomatoes, but adding some cooked mushrooms and onions would have added more color and texture to the entrees. The Chicken Napolitano could have had a seared glaze of panko instead of sprinkled bread crumbs that lacked consistency. The black olives in the antipasto could have more ripe texture instead of looking like shriveled prunes. It is BYOB, but we ordered soft drinks, ice tea and hot tea. We found that the milk served with the tea could have been cooler than room temperature and wish that the refills would have been complimentary instead of charged for each serving. Service was attentive and friendly but uneven on certain orders. Despite these minor items, we found Luigiâs to offer great value and would return to try other menu items.
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2. 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.
1. Star Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By jaimegut23
Give me a relaxed welcoming environment serving great food over a uptight fancy pants restaurant serving overpriced food every time. Star Pizzeria did not disappoint. Here I will say that it's everything that makes it great. The chill bar with lots of tables, tv's, locals, cheap beer, and good food. We ordered a plain and pepporni pizza. The pizza was crispy, cheesy, and tasty. It was good in a thin crust bar style pizza is good. Would I go back just for the pizza? Probably not but if someone wants good food, cheap drinks, and a casual atmosphere. Star Tavern is a great spot.
