Location: Wayne
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New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Wayne
Reviews on Italian food in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. Wayne is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States less than 20 miles (32 km) from Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 54,717, reflecting an increase of 648 (+1.2%) from the 54,069 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 7,044 (+15.0%) from the 47,025 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. Justin's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By irishwhiskey135
Our first time having dinner at Justinâs.You will need a reservation on weekends.The service is friendly and helpful.The menu is Italian.Pasta, chicken and fish dishes.The bowls of soup are huge.The appetizers are good especially the fresh bluepoint oysters.They serve a salad with all entrées.Along with the menu they introduced some specials. I ordered the tuna over a bed of diced tomatoes which was probably the thinnest cut of tuna that I have ever seen. It was more like a plate of diced tomatoes with a piece of tuna in the middle that wasnât even spiced and had no flavor to it.Had the waiter come over and asked how was everything I might have sent it back. But because the place was so busy that didnât happen. We were there having a good time and everybody else seem to be content. This place id a BYO and everybody that came in had a bottle with them. There was no waiting room and people were just standing by the front door waiting for a table. This place has a prefix meal during the week as an early bird special. Some of the dishes that I saw other people having looked much better than the one I was having. My dish had no eye appeal and almost looked like the last piece of fish that was left. Parking for this restaurant is located a block away using the churches parking lot. There is a sign explaining it. Parking on the side streets are frowned upon.
9. Aldo's Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By AEZ22
Arrived in town late found Aldoâs. Food is spectacular but not serving alcohol sucks as I was craving a glass of wine with my meal.
8. Pizza One
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Our restaurant specializes in making quality food and generous portions for everyone to enjoy. We have a variety of specialty pizzas and gourmet salads, including our famous Caribbean Strawberry Salad and the very popular Hollywood Salad. We specialize in
Reviewed By HOCKPOOH
We have ordered pizza many times from Pizza One in Wayne and it was always very good. Not so last Friday night. We ordered 2 pizzas and garlic knots for takeout. When we got home, the garlic knots were hard as a rock and burnt beyond recognition. Also, both pizzas were overdone and dry. Probably should have returned the food, but we were hungry. A little turned off now. Hopefully it was just a one time thing.Thank you for taking the time to inform me that you are very disappointed. I want to assure you that correcting this situation is as important to us as it clearly and justifiably is to you. Please send us an email at [email protected] so we can get more information and make this right. Again, thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.
7. BRIO Tuscan Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Experience the best taste with our Italian menu, Italian grille dishes, steak, chops, seafood, and pasta, all in a warm and stylish Italian eatery atmosphere at BRIO Tuscan Grille Willowbrook Mall. Join us at Brio Tuscan Grille, the best Italian restauran
Reviewed By linda m
The grille has a very large menu as well as a Sunday brunch menu. I love their crackers & hot fresh bread but two out of our six entrees had to be sent back because they were barely warm. But when our orders returned, we were given a completely new dishMy family loved their desserts.
6. LuNello's Resturant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
LuNello Restaurant believes the enjoyment of fine food is among the finer things in life. Since 1990, Chef Seger's use of out-of-the ordinary ingredients, homemade pastas, and innovative specials has created a loyal following. His modern flair mixed with
Reviewed By Sunshine34500
A mainstay restaurant for all newjerseyians. Vintage, charming and beautiful. Great for ladies who lunch, business and special occasions. The menu is fabulous. The chef reigns here too. Service is flawless. But skip for motherâs day brunch, when the service and crowds ruin the place. Fine restaurants should not attempt to roll out food commonly when they provide superior service all year round.
5. Nicola's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By ajettern
Stumbled upon this gem by accident while in the area... attentive waitstaff and amazing Italian cuisine! Starting with the fresh bread and complimentary antipasti...fettuccine malafemmina ... definitely order the homemade pasta! Garlic on the sautéed spinach is roasted to perfection. Lasagna bolognese not on the menu but made to order.... dual off between ny style cheesecake and ricotta based cheesecake, hands down in house made ricotta! Only constructive criticism, homemade cheesecake calls for homemade cream!Byob, excellent place next door. Thank you to Kevin for a must return experience!
4. Spiga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Pearce1912
My girlfriend and I went for dinner just last night, our last night in St Martin. It was hands down the best meal we had between our nights in Anguilla and St Martin. We would probably have gone more if we had realized how tasty it was earlier in the stay. We split the beef carpaccio to start. It was great and not overly truffle oiled. I got the truffle ricotta ravioli with asparagus cream sauce, which was outstanding. My girlfriend ordered the crap pasta which was very good, though we both thought the ravioli won. We then split the tiramisu for dessert. We also had two drinks total (me a martini and her a glass of wine). Total bill was less than 100 (99$, but still). Easily would have paid more too. Maybe its being to NYC prices but the food and value was beyond fair and worthwhile. They do a great job there and its a high recommend! Must go!
3. Viaggio Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
A celebration of Italian Art de Vivre and the convivial art of eating together comes to Wayne, New Jersey.
Reviewed By cckk2016
Went to Viaggio's for an early Friday evening dinner with a few friends. The restuarant is well designe, pleasantly decorated and comfortable. It is a relatively small store front restuarant which believes its charming interior. The food was extremely good with a limited, but varied menu. The service was attentive and friendly without being obtrusive.
2. Novellis Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Esther F
I attended a catered event for a family gathering. The private room was beautiful and intimate. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive to our wants and needs. The kitchen accommodated my dietary needs. The food was very good. The cannolis are to die for! We had a great time together as a family and the atmosphere and the food were perfect!
1. Amore Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Ciao from Amore Ristorante! We are a family owned and operated restaurant serving southern Italian cuisine since 1985. Located in Woodland Park, we are BYOB and open seven days a week. We offer daily specials, homemade pasta, & dessert in a warm atmospher
Reviewed By 752HelenB752
Charming simple decor with relaxed atmosphere in small storefront location on Garret Mountain in Woodland Park, NJ. First time visit at recommendation of friends. Standard Italian menu with specials that had a Caribbean flare. The potatoes and hot peppers appetizer was very good but potatoes were like chips instead of sauteed. A different take but fine. The calamari special had a tasty ginger and sweet pepper topping. Very good. Hubby had the halibut special which was delicious but another Caribbean flavor of mango infused veggies over rice. Huge portion we should have shared. It was $32 and would have preferred a smaller portion for less cost but it will make a nice second meal. I had the capallini with shrimp and tomatoes with cannellini. It was fine. Would go back. Service excellent. Really a 4.5 rating. A little expensive for a byob place. Was $100 for 2 with no drinks.
