Location: Somerset
Top Restaurants in Somerset
Best Italian food near Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Reviews on Italian food in Somerset, New Jersey, United States. Somerset is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 22,083.
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10. Jozanna's Casual Italian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Oldguy1948
A regular destination. We come here in small to large groups often. The food is always excellent and we are treated like family. The proprietor has a wonderful operatic tenor voice and will lead a chorus of "Happy Birthday" or offer his rendition of "O Solo Mio" when appropriate. I recommend Sunday Gravy or Zuppa di Pesce.
9. Ecco Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Jane D
Came here on a Friday night, and it was nearly empty. Should have been a clue. Waitress was pleasant and there seemed to be some wait staff in training following her around. They don't have a liquor license so she suggested we go to the liquor store a few doors down to get something. I ordered the arugula salad, which was a large portion. My husband had the Caprese salad. He said tomatoes had no flavor and it wasn't served with basil. I was several bites into my salad, when I found a really long hair in it. Lost my appetite. My husband had a sausage and pepper pasta special, which he said was good. I had penne vodka. Much of my penne was stuck together in clumps of 2,3 or 4. Sauce didn't taste fresh. Overall pretty substandard meal. I would have rated it a 1, but my husband thought his pasta was decent. We won't return!
8. Panico's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 126 reviews
Across the street from the main Panico's restaurant, but a totally different establishment, specializing in delicious thin-crust pizza.
Reviewed By Carole S
We arrived fairly early in the evening, so it was very quiet. The hostess seated a very noisy group right next to us in a nearly empty restaurant. Service was OK. The food was OK, typical Italian style food. The fish was good.
7. Aposto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Melanie M
Italian- leaning cuisine with Greek elements, this homey restaurant is run by a Greek family. Irene, the co-owner, pitches in with the regular chef, and often cooks the Greek dishes and desserts. Service is friendly and helpful, if not always speedy. Locals come regularly for the good food, atmosphere and daily specials (which are often among the best offerings).
6. Piazza Orsillo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Clemente71
Saw mixed reviews before visiting here, but decided to ignore some of the negative reviews. Here are the positives: Servers were friendly, pizza was ok-not great, but ok.Location was relatively close to our hotel Negatives-servers were a little disorganized; Two people ordered steak and cheese sandwiches-quite possibly the worst steak and cheese sandwiches they had ever ordered (I took a bite out of one and concurred. Overcooked, tasteless. The fact that both plates had 3/4's of the steak and cheese subs left and they did not ask for a box should have been a clue to the quality. The waitresses did not ask and we did not say anything-after a 7 hour drive and 45 minutes waiting for the food it was not worth it to say anything. The pizza is ok in a pinch, but we will be trying somewhere else next year on our visit.
5. Lubrano's Pizzeria and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By JJ P
Chicken Parm is my favorite sub or dinner if ordering in.There portions are generous,but more importantly mouth watering delicious. I haven't been disappointed by anything I ordered from Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad to Eggplant to Calamari. They don't have soup is only negative
4. Fresco Steak & Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Karen46434
Recently dined there with a small group of about a dozen friends. The food was excellent and well-prepared. The service was exceptional, the waiters were attentive and helpful. Prices were reasonable considering the more than ample portions served.
3. Catherine Lombardi Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By TeamMan
We had not dined here for a very long time. And that was our mistake. The food, the service and the ambiance are all first-rate. Our group included several Italians as well as others who had traveled to Italy multiple times. The consensus on Catherine Lombardo was "top-notch," "excellent."Several of us had the Lasagna, a house specialty and it did not disappoint. Ditto for the Eggplant. I should mention that not only was the food great, but the portions were enormous. Several people took home enough for a second meal at home.Our server was friendly and helpful but not intrusive. We will be back. It's a great spot for a pre-show dinner if you have tickets for the State Theater. Welcome Back! And thanks for your kind review.
2. Due Mari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 346 reviews
Due Mari is a highly acclaimed, authentic modern Italian restaurant featuring cuisine from award winning Chef Michael White. Due Mari brings a comfortable atmosphere and outstanding food together, with a large selection of wines to pair, and service that
Reviewed By ClaudioCannas
We went there for dinner and we had fried calamari and octopus as entree. While the calamari were delicious the octopus was served with peas and sauce which extremely strength the taste of this fish. Same story for branzino: extremely good quality of food but too much dressed with other flavors. Sweets were nice.Surely it deserve another visit as the quality of ingredients is excellent however I suggest to make things simpler.
1. Luca's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By Foghorn8508
Located in a small strip center, you can almost drive right past it. Some of the most authentic Italian food I have ever had. We had the Lasagna - fresh, hot and a huge portion; Potato gnocchi - again fresh, flavorful; Tomato based fish - tons of fish and a very good portion; Sea bass - some of the best any of us have ever tasted. The only thing keeping Luca's getting an excellent was the service - the young men had to be asked for more bread, water and what was for dessert. This will not keep us from coming back to enjoy a real Italian meal.
