Location: Passaic
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Where to eat Italian food in Passaic: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Passaic (/pəˈseɪ.ɪk/ pə-SAY-ik or locally /pəˈseɪk/ pə-SAYK) is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 69,781, maintaining its status as the 15th largest municipality in New Jersey with an increase of 1,920 residents (+2.8%) from the 2000 Census population of 67,861, which had in turn increased by 9,820 (+16.9%) from the 58,041 counted in the 1990 Census. Passaic is the tenth most densely populated municipality in the entire United States with 22,000+ people per square mile.
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10. Volare's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By travelerfiveseven
Based on TA reviews, went to this restaurant and was not disappointed. Ordered from the pre fix menu which included appetizer, salad, entrée and coffee with dessert. All the apps were tasty as were the entrees. The salad was very sparse but still good. Service was first rate. Pay with cash and the price is $3 less per meal than if paid by credit card.The only drawback is the very limited off street parking. Parking on street is metered. Will return to this outstanding restaurant.
9. Rose Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Justin W
We had ordered pizza from Rose Pizza for a function with our Men's Association and the pizza was excellent. What a delicious sauce so full of rich flavor and spices that really make the pizza. It was well-cooked and even travelling three towns away, the pizza was piping hot and gooey just the way it should be. I have tried their pizza a long time ago and it is just as good then as now.We had ordered their Sicilian, plain, mushroom, sausage & peppers, pepperoni and each one was better than the other. They really do use the best ingredients in their pizza and it shows in the quality and taste. The Sicilian pie was a real stand out, perfectly cooked and had some bite to it. I am going to have to stop by again.
8. La Riviera Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By SummerTimeTraveler
Quality, fantastic service and a nice atmosphere all made our second visit as fantastic as the first. While four of us had been here already, including my Celiac son who loves their gluten free chicken parm, two additional friends joined us and loved it as well. From the attention to detail of the wait staff, to the unique homemade selections, you canât go wrong! Quality and consistency will definitely bring us back to La Riviera Trattoria soon.
7. Queen Margherita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Sprinkles111
The food is excellent, hands down from what the group I was with said. I am Gluten Sensitive & at the time, this place was not accommodating so I had mussels and a salad Kindly sucks when you are with a group and they indulge & you have to split the bill. Ok - onto my review: The place is really SMALL & tables are too close together so if you like family style with people next to you - this is for you. THE NOISE FACTOR is nothing short of absolutely annoying. The night we were there the owner sang, great voice, however, with the place being packed and people talking it was truly a non-enjoyable night out. We could have done without his singing. Parking is on the street so prepare to walk on a Fri or Sat. There is a bakery connected to the restaurant which is really good. THE OWNER SHOULD INVEST IN SOME NOISE FILTERING products to put on the ceiling or walls to make this a more enjoyable dining experience. Also some GLUTEN FREE dishes would be encouraged since many people have this sensitivity especially when a person has a thyroid disease !!!
6. Paisano's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By GoldnAdvice
I met some friends for a casual dinner. Paisaon's is a typical Italian restaurant with your basic pastas, veal, chicken, etc.... The quality of the food is good, but not fine. According to my friends, the sauces were heavy. Calamari and Burrata were good as appetizers, and overall its ok if you go without a lot of expectations. They did not have a lot of options for me, since I am Gluten free. I had a simple grilled fish which was blah. Service was excellent and they were really trying to make us feel at home and make sure we were having a good time.I hope they improve the quality of the food because it's a nice restaurant with a good location.
5. Vesta Wood Fired
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Experience the best casual Italian dining with family and friends at Vesta Wood Fired which offers creative and unique flavors achieved through cooking on a charbroiler and hearth.
Reviewed By bmorris1929
Stopped by on a Sunday night. They were close to our hotel and highly rated on here. The ambiance is nice, but the music can be a little loud. The pizza was good and the crust was very good. Solid choice close to Metlife stadium!!
4. Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
The place for Italian tapas small plates, hand tossed pizza and world class wines.
Reviewed By DebbieG654
First time. We walk in the bar side and was very impressed. Nice atmosphere. The bar was full so we were going to wait until someone left. A really nice girl server named Rebecca served us the bottle of wine while we waited. We paid the tab. We got seats at the bar. We were told it was tapas. So we ordered truffle ravioli- tuna bruschetta-crispy octopus. Attach is a picture. Tapas I understand is small but couldnât you give two pieces of bruschetta not one? 3 raviolis but for $14.50? The taste and presentation was delicious. We ran out of time so instead of ordering more we got our tab. The tab was $52.78!! Realized they added 2 drinks onto the tab that we didnât drink. We called the girl bartender over and said it wasnât our tab and she started to argue with us! Told us that the other bartender said it was ours. Didnât appreciate the attitude from the start making us have to prove it the mistake. The guy bartender wouldnât come over to confront. It took time for the girl bartender finally to come back. Instead of voiding or taking the drinks off they deducted the drinks separately. Now we have to watch our charge card to make sure the deduction takes place! Needless to say, if thatâs how a restaurant does business, we will NOT be back. Donât need bartenders argue about drinks that wasnât ours making a perfectly beginning of the evening turn negative. Too many other restaurants that appreciate customers.Hi Debbie, we're very sorry to hear about your experience and would like to sincerely apologize for the confusion with the check as that is certainly not how we do business. If you wouldn't mind privately sending us your phone number, our general manager would love to reach out to you personally. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and make it up to you.
3. La Cambusa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By nyackgirl47
Loved La Cambusa! On Sundays, they serve "Nonna's Sunday Dinner' which are platters of rigatoni pasta, meatballs, sausage, braciole and pork ribs (includes a house or Caesar salad also) for $22 per person. The "gravy" is outstanding, and the meats are absolutely, authentically delicious (we think the braciole had pignoli nuts and raisins in the filling). We shared a light, fluffy cannoli and some delicious tiramisu for dessert. We will definitely be returning to try some of the other dishes!
2. Barcelona's Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
For over 80 years, Barcelonaâs of Garfield has been serving quality food and drink at affordable prices to generations of families. With a menu that truly offers something for everyone, Barcelonaâs is a one of a kind family owned restaurant that is simply
Reviewed By jfdunphy1
Good solid Italian food. Been going there for years. One of my favorites is sausage and pepper over ziti. Very family friendly and experienced and pleasant wait staff. Parking in front or across the street, but when it gets busy you may have to hunt for a parking spot. Highly recommended.Thank you for the great review! We are still a family run business for over 80 years!
1. Matthew's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By FarmingtonAttorney
I requested a reservation online for a large family meal after an interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Our family was flying in from all over the country. I was very impressed that the owner called me right away and confirmed the reservation after offering his condolences several times. Matthew explained that there would be another larger group plus open tables which was of no concern to us but it was nice that he fully explained the size of the restaurant. The younger adults and children established their own territory at the table leaving the elder statesmen to speak freely. The staff was polite, polished and very attentive without ever being intrusive. Most of the adults ordered seafood and the respective meals were fresh and extremely well prepared. My mom always loved restaurants like this and she would have been very pleased that we were all fortunate enough to find Matthews and share quality time together as a family....thank you Matthew.
