Location: Watchung
Top Restaurants in Watchung
Top Things to do in Watchung
Most Popular Italian food in Watchung, New Jersey, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Watchung. Watchung is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,801, reflecting an increase of 188 (+3.3%) from the 5,613 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 503 (+9.8%) from the 5,110 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. Saly G's Mountaintop Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Judge_Smails-BR
Over the last year, we've been here no less than 15 times and the food/service is always outstanding. The Italian food is excellent (especially the carbonara, zuppa di pesce and lasagna) and the steaks are as good as any steakhouse, if not better. I tried a burger last night (at the bar) and loved it. Also, if you don't order the zeppoles for dessert, you're really missing out.
9. Natales Pizza & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Canoe1943
Itâs neat when your choice is two good restaurants right next to each other. Italian or Chinese. Natalieâs or Lung Yan. Natalieâs has very good Italian food. Nothing fancy. Very good pizza with a varied selection from plain cheese to whatever they think up that day. Fair prices too.
8. la Strada
Reviewed By MissionSpirit
Tucked into this small mall like a clam between rocks, this "ristorante" ranks with the likes of any on Carmine St! Do not let the place or the setting fool you...one taste of the home cooked food by a man who loves his food will have you coming back for more...even though you have enough for a doggie bag as it is!
7. Bar Cilento
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By njcavalier
We âfoundâ Bar Cilento recently, have been there twice so far, and will certainly go again. The food we have tried â soups, salads, pasta, chicken, desserts, etc. â has been uniformly excellent, and the service has been great. And when they were concerned that we had been neglected by our server (we hadnât been), the watchful owners asked whether we needed help. A full bar with a great wine list and an upbeat, wekcoming atmosphere round out the picture. A great âfindâ not far from home!
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6. Alfie's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By ceg51
We went with 2 other couples (one is a regular) and what a fantastic meal! BYOB on wine makes for a very reasonable evening out. We had appetizers ( calamari unbelievable) seafood, pork and their specials were more numerous than their very extensive menu. Waiter was so good it made the evening special. Owner asked after our table twice in the evening so we felt like VIPs. We all loved the experience.
5. Prezzo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Jelybean79
Very nice atmosphere with cloth napkins but not pretentious at all. Jeans are acceptable. Food is always beautifully prepared and tasty. Wait staff is always accommodating and friendly. More of a couples restaurant then a family restaurant. Daily special meals are very tasty.
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4. DiMaio's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By TonyK300
Have been to Dimaio's several times over the years with disappointing results. This time around we came in for a full meal (wereas we used to get take out before). Started with Ice Tea (it's a BYOB place) and Coke. We chose the Tilapia ($23.95) and the Chicken Saltimboca ($23,95). The service was standard but felt like everyone was tired and disinterested. Tilapia was nice but the chicken was dry.Not my first choice for Italian in the area.
3. Pepe's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By AndiamoAMagna
Went on a Thursday, and restaurant was practically empty. Service was spot on. Food was good, especially the pasta fagioli ($8.95) and fried calamari. Desserts were a bit expensive but also also good. Parking is limited and a challenge; location is a BYOB, and I believe ownership changed a year ago, but receipts have remained consistent. Overall pretty good food at a reasonable price.
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2. Ancona Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Canoe1943
Like many of this restaurantâs clientele, weâve been frequenting Ancona since day one. This is the way a restaurant is meant to be. Service excellent. Food tops. If you are tired of noisy, over the top boisterous places, where you canât hold a normal conversation, this is the place for you. Quiet, polite, civil.The food is so good, making a selection is difficult.
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1. Bruno's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By bukagirl
We like this cute BYOB and usually they delivery, sometimes things aren't as good as you would like. They bread is good, they forgot our appetizer we had to wait forever, we ordered a special we were not keen returned it.Smallish portions. Not too impressed will return to give them another chance, if we have another negative experience we will not return.
