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Diners' Choice: Contemporary Italian restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary Italian cuisine in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Angelo's Trattoria
4.9
4.9 (655)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Bordentown
About the restaurant
Trattoria
A trattoria is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an osteria.

Seasonal
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why our high-quality ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced.
Top review
Kevin
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic! Our 2nd time here and we were not disappointed
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Pork Chop Milanese
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Lasagna Angelo
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Caffe Aldo Lamberti
4.8
4.8 (3118)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Cherry Hill
About the restaurant
You can expect the very best in contemporary Italian cuisine & seafood at Caffe Aldo Lamberti. A South Jersey Landmark for over 30 years and just minutes from Philadelphia, you will find modern decor, exceptional service and mouthwatering menu selections. Enjoy our numerous seafood dishes, including our house specialties - whole fresh fish and bountiful raw bars that feature fresh oysters, clams, seafood salad, jumbo shrimp and lobster. Other guest favorites are our zucchini crabcake, seafood cioppino, pappardelle bolognese, and our selection of flame-grilled meats, including the 16 oz New York strip or ribeye, veal rib chop and our pan-seared Berkshire porkchop. Pair your menu selections with the perfect bottle of wine from our award winning wine list. Outdoor dining is available during warmer weather in both our open-air lounge are and outdoor patios.
Top review
Ahmed
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent as always , everyone cares that you leave very happy
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Calamari Dorati
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Seafood Cioppino
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La Finestra
4.8
4.8 (2320)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Sea Isle City
About the restaurant
An unforgettable fine dining experience with favor-filled dishes and unobstructed ocean views.
Top review
JaniceVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Our dinner and service was great. This is our favorite restaurant We are never disappointed
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Capellini alla Sardinia
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Piccola Italia
4.7
4.7 (681)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Asbury Park
About the restaurant
At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.

ALL MENUS AT WWW.PICCOLAITALIANJ.COM
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DebbieVIP
Dined 7 days ago
White tablecloths, excellent service, nice atmosphere, ability to have a conversation, delicious food & owners Brian & Carolina visit your table to say hello. A wonderful dining experience.
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Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford
4.8
4.8 (802)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Cranford
About the restaurant
A Garlic Lovers Paradise
Established In 1996
A unique casual bistro featuring an eclectic menu that is complimented by the wonderful herb - GARLIC.
From the moment your seated you'll enjoy fresh rustic italian bread, served with our garlic rose dip and fresh warm garlic bulbs.
A relaxed casual atmosphere, paired with delicious food made from the finest, freshest, quality ingredients and attentive service makes for a great dining experience.
A full bar is available featuring the best sangria and martinis.
Garlic Rose is available for lunch, dinner, catering & private parties.
We are even VAMPIRE FRIENDLY for non garlic lovers. Items can be prepared with no garlic.
Come visit the Garlic Rose and enjoy yourself.


“Follow your nose to the Garlic Rose.”
Top review
Lorel
Dined 1 day ago
Great service! Our waiter was really sweet and funny! Food was amazing, and cozy atmosphere!
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Garlic Festival Stuffed Mushrooms
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Stuffed Shells
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Il Villaggio Restaurant & Bar
4.7
4.7 (2933)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Cherry Hill
About the restaurant
Open lunch-dinner everyday
Cozy Indoor-Outdoor dining
IL Villaggio Family-owned Restaurant for over 10 years serves fresh Seafood appetizers: Crabcake, grilled Calamari, Oyster selections, Shrimp, and other shellfish options.
Fresh daily specials include seasonal/local Atlantic Tuna, Golden Tile and Sword fish, Diver Scallops...Mediterranean Bronzino and Holland Dover sole filet table side.
-Our meat selections include all Domestic cut: Veal chop, Pork chop, Tomahawk ribeye steak, Filet mignon and other daily dry aged cuts.
-Our homemade pasta includes: Gnocchi, and various signature raviolis: Lobster, Villaggio and Bolognese.
- IL Villaggio has customized menu options for Private Events up to 200 guests: Business Meetings, Birthdays, Weddings, Bar Mitzvah, Showers, etc

ESTABLISHED 2013
Top review
RickVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Ilvilagio is always Great great food great service 👍
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Gnocchi
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Gnocchi Adriatico
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Homemade Gnocchi
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La Campagnola
4.9
4.9 (674)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Medford
About the restaurant
La Campagnola Restaurant & Bar serves the finest Certified Angus Beef Steaks, Freshest Seafood, & Italian Specialty Dishes. Chef Michael offers weekly specials in addition to our regular menu. Our atmosphere is casual with top shelf service. We have a fine wine list as well as 20 draft and 20 bottled beers. Our liquor assortment is broad and features all the popular brands.
We have live entertainment every Thur, Fri & Sat night.
We offer Jumbo Crab Legs on Mon & Tues, Prime Rib Specials (the best you"ll ever eat) on Thurs & Sun, and HAPPY HOUR Mon through Fri from 4 to 7:00pm.
We do Serviced or Take Out Catering.
We have a private area for Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby or Bridal Showers.
We can accommodate Funerals up to 100 people.
Our Pork Chop was #1 in S.J!
Top review
PaulVIP
Dined 4 days ago
As always good was excellent. Patrick was our server and he truly adds to the dining experience. He is a true professional and is the best in the business.
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Frank Anthony's Gourmet Italian
4.6
4.6 (300)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Verona
About the restaurant
Frank Anthony's Gourmet Italian offers fresh traditional and eclectic Italian-American cuisine. From fresh seafood and homemade pastas to hand-cut steaks and chops, we use the finest ingredients combined with both classic and modern cooking techniques to ensure the finest quality in each and every dish. The menu is diversified, pleasing to any pallet, with artisan pizza, garden fresh salads, and unique appetizers. Make your reservation today for a one of a kind dinning experience.
Top review
WilliamVIP
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Always THE best. Excellent food cooked perfectly. Service can’t be beat also.
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Ponte Vecchio
4.7
4.7 (661)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Old Bridge
About the restaurant
Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille specializes in serving the finest seafood, along with the best traditional Italian Cuisine. The Decor of this 180 seat restaurant is based upon the famous "Ponte Vecchio" bridge in Florence, Italy.
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JenniferVIP
Dined 4 days ago
This restaurant never disappoints. The food is fresh and always amazing. The seafood tower is amazing and worth every penny. We especially love that it is BYOB.
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Seafood Capellini
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Seafood Tower
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Walnut Street Kitchen
4.7
4.7 (363)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Montclair
About the restaurant
Located near the Walnut Street Station in Montclair, NJ, Walnut Street Kitchen is your neighborhood BYOB restaurant bringing you comforting yet fresh dishes inspired by experiences and recipes passed down. In the space formerly known as Corso 98, Executive Chef-Partner Beverly Lacsina is bringing new life onto Walnut Street, an area that has been continuing to develop over many years.

Walnut Street Kitchen’s bakery next door is home to the Best Bagels in Montclair, Harvey’s Handrolled Bagels. In addition to bagels, we offer your favorite dessert and baked goods options, as well as custom cakes for any occasion.


Top review
JoniVIP
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
So nice to go out to dinner and be able to have a conversation without noise. The food, absolutely delicious, so flavorful. Our go to and will keep going back.
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Crispy Arctic Char
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Cacio e Pepe Arancini
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Center Cut Pork Chop
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