Location: Metuchen
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Where to eat Italian food in Metuchen: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Metuchen. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Metuchen (/məˈtʌtʃən/ mə-TUTCH-ən) is a suburban borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of New Brunswick, 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Newark, 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Jersey City, and 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Manhattan, all part of the New York metropolitan area. Metuchen is completely surrounded by Edison. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,574, reflecting an increase of 734 (+5.7%) from the 12,840 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 36 (+0.3%) from the 12,804 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. Villa Gennaros
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By joylama
Gennaros is a nice neighborhood Italian restaurant that has a dining area, a catering hall, to-go, delivery and outdoor dining options. There is parking in the back. Service is fast and friendly and the food is great and prices are reasonable. Well worth a visit or an order for delivery or takeout.
9. Whole Foods Market
Reviewed By mww1950
Since Amazon took over Whole Foods the prices have become more reasonable.My Wife is sensitive to some artificial ingredients, I can find organic and all natural foods here, I love their baking section I can get cake mixes and frostings that have no artificial ingredients.If your an Amazon Prime member you get cash back points and extra discounts.
8. Joey D's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Dick E
We came here because of the variety of Italian meals. The menu is quite expansive for such a small restaurant. I had the chicken parmesan with spaghetti as a side. I also had a slice of pizza with anchovies. Both were very tasty. The pizza did have a little oil on it but that is normal for New Jersey style pizza as I have had many pizzas around the USA. The seating area could use a remodel but then it would not have a local atmosphere. There is a deli in the back.
7. La Rosa's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Foodee
This is a great local place for pizza and other Italian favorites. The prices are very reasonable - pasta main course $12 - $15. You can order the kid's half-portions for about $7 or ask them to split your pasta dish for 2 people. The serving sizes are HUGE so even the kid's portion is big enough for an adult. My favorites are Chicken Francese and Pasta with Vodka Sauce. Don't forget to try the Tiramisu or Cannoli for dessert! They also have pasta night on Mondays for more pasta options. This is a no-frills place that serves good food at a very reasonable price. We go at least one or twice a month!
6. Demiri's Fine Italian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By patriciaa766
My husband and I enjoyed a delicious dinner on a Saturday night. We shared an appetizer of fried calamari which was crisp and tender. I would have preferred the accompanying tomato sauce to have a slight kick but my husband thought it was perfect. We shared the Caesar salad as our next course. The waitress very nicely brought it out in two separate bowls. That had to be the best Caesar salad I ever had! Dressing was perfect in taste and amount. My husband had the papperdelle with a meat sauce & I ordered the lasagna. Both pastas were fresh & delicious with the lasagna noodles having a crepe like consistency. Both sauces were very good The service was excellent with perfect timing. No rushing or constantly asking " can I take that plate" when you are still eating. We thoroughly enjoy this type of service and with the restaurant being quiet, D'novo is a relaxing enjoyable,delicious experience. Just what a restaurant should be. The prices are extremely reasonable and it is a byob The only reason why I did not rate it as excellent was because of the tables and chairs. Our table was way to small for two people. Between wine and water glasses& pasta plates, there was no room for anything else. Our table was right next to the wall & I had to pull it out in order to have elbow room. The chair was a bit small & uncomfortable
5. Mangia Toscano
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
A NEW CHAPTER FOR MANGIA TOSCANO Mangia Toscano Will Reopen in October as a Full Service Restaurant & Caterer Gina and Edoardo will always remember the warm reception Metuchen gave them and their food, and their many customers. The new owners are Alberto
Reviewed By JoAnnSF
Mangia Toscano opened upon our return from Italy, and I get to return every day. Gina or Edoardo start a grande cappuccino (or latte) the minute I walk in the door. Fantastic homemade bread, baked goods and big sandwiches. Sign up for the daily specials and email list, and get there early for the cornetti filled with amarena jam. By the way, the large pizza is the entire giant pan, which fills 2 pizza boxes! Topped with anything you like, or a very wide variety of fresh hot entrees and sides. Call to see the pasta being made!
4. Civile E Tornato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Christine P
Came here for the first time with friends last night and the food and service is fantastic. It's also a BYOB which makes it even better. The portobella mushroom appetizer was delicious and I highly recommend it. My husband got the NY Strip and boy was it huge, he could only it half of it and we brought the other half home. The pork oso bucco is to die for, meat fell right off the bone....definitely will return...
3. Antonio's Brick Oven Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Regal2800
You can find plenty of pizza shops with the standard double deck pizza oven, but we wanted something different. So off to Antonio's we went. Tucked in the middle of the block in downtown Metuchen, the brick oven pizza was very good. Would welcome a thinner and crisper crust version next time we go!
2. Torino 2 Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Torino Restaurants offers superb authentic Northern Italian cuisine that reflects the familyâs origins in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The cuisine is a combination of traditional classics and state-of-the-art fare. All of the dishes are prepared wi
Reviewed By da277
The place was empty and upon entering we were asked if we had reservations, which we didnât. The root veg clams casino was disappointing, as was our dinner. Service was poor and slow. Our server was busy sitting at a table chatting with, I assume local diners, and barely checked on our table. Very disappointed in the whole experience.
1. LouCas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By KNICKRD
We literally drive from Long Island to go here, this time we stayed at Crown plaza Edison, and spent the day at Long Branch, very nice.The Seafood Tower Special for Two, $39, includes Lobster, Tuna, Clams, Shrimp, Oysters, Fruiti de Mare. I was full just from that. Always love the Rack of Lamb, Veal Chop was just OK. I think maybe next time share an entree or just order 2 more apps. Never know what to order anyway, too many choices.And of course BYOB!
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