Location: Cranford
Top Restaurants in Cranford
Top 10 Italian food in Cranford, New Jersey, United States
Reviews on Italian food in Cranford, New Jersey, United States. Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 22,625, reflecting an increase of 47 (+0.2%) from the 22,578 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 55 (−0.2%) from the 22,633 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. La Griglia Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By paul3776
La Griglia is an upscale, expensive Italian restaurant with a full bar and valet parking. The food served is excellent, great quality and very well prepared. The service could not be better as everyone from the maitre de to the servers and bartenders are extremely friendly and make you feel welcome.
9. Scaturro's Pizzeria and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mirepoixjoe
Bottom Line: This is a pizzeria / restaurant. Itâs a BYOB to boot. Plenty of locals dining here on a Friday early evening. Pizza appetizer, Veal / Eggplant Parmagiana, Veal Milanese Sandwich (without the breadâ¦I love my wife), and an Iced Tea. $40. Ehâ¦the pizza is delicious. Maybe come here, but adjust your expectations accordingly, if youâre diving deeper into the menu.Came here on a Friday night (thatâs 6pm, for us old folks). Glad we got there when we did, as the 10 or so tables in this streetfront corner eatery were packed by the time our entrees arrived. I was determined to have pizza. I donât eat pizza often. Iâm pretty picky. I donât like super thin crust, nor do I like a thick and doughy crust (except in the event of a Sicilian pie, but thatâs another matter altogether). Scatturoâs crust fell delightfully in the middle, and this may actually be my next âgo toâ pizza shop. They run a little light on the sauce, which is fine for me. Iâm a big fan of cheese, so when a crispy, cheesy, but not so saucy, slice arrived at the table, I was happy. But this is a Pizzeria / Caféâ¦Scatturoâs is clearly a family owned local business. Two waitresses, all clad in their best black leggings and tshirts; the owner, behind a cramped counter, white tee, capturing the abdominal curves of a culinary life well-lived, dusted with the dayâs work, a combo of flour and semolina. This isnât Dominoâs. This is the culmination of years of plating the classics. A genuine and authentic Italian Pizzeria. I like that. There are three or four other line staffâitâs kind of a circuitous line, kind of like ants on a hill, sometimes crawling onto each other, but they all know where theyâre going. Theyâve been doing this for awhile. The owner knew practically everyone in the joint, and visited most of them for a quick chat. Nice. So, the food. Iâm a sucker for Eggplant Parmigiana. Cheese and sauce, melded together into that fried eggplant. Itâs like a happy family, all sitting on the couch, watching TV. The eggplant is cuddled up next to the sauce. Theyâve all warm and cozy under an afghan of cheese. Everybodyâs happy. Now, invite your friend veal to join you on the couch? Iâm in. My mother (God bless her soul and I miss her) made an awesome âcutletâ. She would take a bottom round roast beef, throw it into the freezer for just the right amount of time to be able to cut thin slices and sauté them in a pan after a simple flour, egg, and breadcrumb. Delicious. The intent was to slice the beef thin enough to quickly fry to a tender crisp. Iâm not sure what the intent was with Scatturoâs Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana. It was big. Probably too big for most people to eat. Certainly too big for me, and Iâm packing 260 (I lost five lbs.). But big isnât always better. I get it. People see big and they see value. All the pseudo-Italian themed chains send you home with another entrée, after youâve already eaten. Thatâs kooky, but thatâs the trend. The bottom line is that if you gave me one or two scallopine of a higher quality, instead of four, my guess is I wouldnât have needed a reciprocating saw to hack through my meal. I get it. Come here for the meals that make you happy. Simple pasta. Chicken Parmigiana. Pizza. Scatturoâs is a Pizzeria / Café. I will not judge it on the same standard as other Trattoria or Italian restaurants. I couldnât help but think though, as I stared at my plate-sized portion of âvealâ (was it really?), if my mother stepped forward for a visit. Iâll definitely come back for the pizza. Iâll skip the veal, and as you know, Iâm a sucker for that eggplant. Adjust your expectations, and join me on the couch (once again, itâs a metaphorical couch, not a real one. They donât have couches here)
8. Rudy's of Garwood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By DetectiveofTravel
Great service, attentive wait staff. Busy Friday night. Food delicious. Great bar. Everything you what in a local spot.
7. Sonny G's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By george g
Went to Brooklyn Pizza, Sonny G's predecessor years ago and was underwhelmed to the point of not giving it a second try. My wife was hankering for pizza on Saturday night and I suggested this place since management had changed. What a difference. Service was great, salads were very tasty and the pizza was a winner. An excellent re-discovery...
6. Vinny's Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth R
Great pizza, great value, fast delivery! Have eaten at the restaurant and ordered delivery many times and the food is fresh and delicious. My kids prefer a plain cheese pizza so that's what we usually order, but my husband loves the wings and the kids love their fried calamari as well. Definitely a great local choice for pizza & other Italian dishes!
5. La Campagnola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
At La Campagnola Kenilworth NJ (formerly Roberto's), enjoy casual family dining at its best. With our chef from Calabria, Italy we offer a wide variety of exquisite dishes and a extended wine list. We are 4 star Star Ledger rated!
Reviewed By maireconghaile2016
La Campagnola is a gem of a restaurant, with some of the best Italian food to be found in New Jersey. Tucked away in Kenilworth's industrial zone, la Campagnola's outward appearance does no justice to the wonderful menu inside. The owner and staff are friendly and very professional -- the waiters recite the day's menu from memory and can make informed recommendations. While the specials (ex, mussels in brandy cream sauce) are mouthwatering, the standard menu (ex, linguine alla vongole) is solid and well done. All the parmagiana dishes are excellent, so is the chicken La Campagnola. The filet mignon, when available, is perfectly done. The menu tilts toward seafood (scallops on risotto, various shrimp dishes, salmon, etc) but really everything is done quite well. The chef/owner worked for many years at a famous Italian restaurant in Jersey City and he knows the palate of his customers. La Campagnola is a hidden treasure.
4. Ciao Bello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By NICK81514
First time here today. Loved the location and the outdoor seating. Came here for a private party and thought the service was top notch. All the food was delicious especially the calamari and salad. The best mozzarella and carrozza I have ever had! I don't come to Cranford often, but next time I do, this is the place im coming back to(BYOB)
3. Triestina Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By paul3776
Triestina is seemingly an old world Italian BYO. Nondescript free standing building with a parking lot in the rear with a larger adjacent lot. The food was excellent, large Portoâs and very well prepared. The veal chops were gargantuan and delicious, the ahi tuna was as good as the chop and also quite large. Other choices sampled by our group were salmon, red snapper and pasta sides, all of which were excellent. Service was very attentive and professional.
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2. Il Gabbiano Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By lindao637
It is a quaint little restaurant tucked in the back of the strip mall. But, they have good flavors, and seems to be home cooked. BYOB.
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1. Garlic Rose
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
With a garlic infused menu and decor, we are one of the most unique Cranford restaurants around. Your lunch promises to be as memorable as possible with the Garlic Rose. Our dishes are flavored with the best garlic available. From a hint of the herb to a
Reviewed By luvaruba50
Enjoyed dinner here for birthday celebration...Restaurant is small but comfortable and location in center of town with a parking lot located behind restaurant, made for easy access. Server was friendly and attentive to table. Dinner consisted of appetizers of eggplant rollatini, shimp in garlic sauce, Brie cheese and fruit platter and artichoke with garlic sauce..all delicious, crabcake appe was small sized for price.. For dinner we enjoyed the pork chop, steak, shrimp dinner ..But only issue would be the dessert and coffee prices ..abit pricey..$10.50 for A piece of tiramisu ..and a small portion at that..Cappuccino was good but at $5.95 a cup..pass on dessert/coffee.!!
