Best Italian food near Orange, New Jersey, United States

January 14, 2020 Brandee Mangan

Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Orange. The City of Orange is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 30,134, reflecting a decline of 2,734 (-8.3%) from the 32,868 counted in 2000, which had in turn increased by 2,943 (+9.8%) from the 29,925 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Orange

10. Salute

173 Glenridge Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-3526 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, BYOB 973-746-2380 http://www.salutebistro.com/home.html
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4 based on 142 reviews

Salute

Reviewed By jtadelantar

We celebrated my sisters getting her masters in nursing and had dinner here for about 12 people. Besides the challenges of finding parking, it’s very accessible. The server was very sweet and attentive and the overall atmosphere is casual and comfortable. We had our 4 year old and it was way past her bedtime, so we quickly ordered a margarita pizza. It was perfect for her and for us. We also shared the aracini. The pasta fishers were very generous in size and flavorful. It’s BYOB which makes it more economical for large parties. Overall good good and great service for a crowd.

9. Belmont Tavern

12 Bloomfield Ave Between Belmont Ave and Heckle Street, Belleville, NJ 07109-1020 Italian, Seafood Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Cash Only, Wine and Beer, Table Service [email protected] +1 973-759-9609 http://belmont-tavern.business.site/
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4 based on 99 reviews

Belmont Tavern

The classic, old-school, NJ Italian, family-style restaurant, and full bar located in Belleville, NJ. The Belmont Tavern is a family run restaurant which has been a part of Belleville, NJ for over 50 years and has a long, rich history in the Newark NJ are

Reviewed By chetndeb

Old school Italian neighborhood place with pictures of celebrities covering the walls and frankie valley playing on the jukebox. We had clams oreganata, long hot peppers, and shrimp Beeps, all excellent. I had to deduct one point for not being able to eat at the bar, and for being rushed.

8. Appian Way

619 Langdon St, Orange, NJ 07050-1108 Italian Dinner Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 973-678-0313 http://www.appianway.com
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4 based on 20 reviews

Appian Way

Reviewed By crapschick

The hubby and I went there last week on the suggestion of some friends and it was delicious. Bobby (the owner) welcomed us in with open arms. We started with the mozzarella en carrosa (loved it!) and ginger calamari (delicious!). The hubby ordered his favorite - linguini carbonara and he said it was fantastic. I got the Chicken principesa. Really really good. What a sauce! We ended with a dessert which was terrific. I forgot the name of it and it's not listed online but it's an ice cream-with cream on it, surrounded by strawberries and it had a bit of rum in it. I don't usually go for that type of thing but it was really delicious. We had no idea it was such a party place until Bobby gave us a tour and showed us all the great rooms they have for weddings, parties, bar/bat mitzvahs. Beautiful rooms!We'd go back in a second. Really terrific.

7. Corso 98

98 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042-3851 Italian Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 973-746-0789 http://www.corso98.com/
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4 based on 113 reviews

Corso 98

Reviewed By conradb2

Visited 01/05/2019We've been coming here for many years. The only reason we don't come here more often is because there are some many restaurants in Montclair and the surrounding area and so little time, but Corso 98 is definitely one of our favorites. We definitely need to come here more frequently. For our appetizer we started with the mussels with sausage, which is a tasty and filling dish, easily enough for 2. I had the grilled center cut prime pork chop “carella”, with roasted 'taters' on a bed of broccoli rabe and roasted vinegar hot peppers. (but not too hot.) My wife has the Chilean Sea bass, which she loved. Obviously this didn't come 'alone'... I just can't remember what accompanied this tasty fish, but Corso does a terrific job with their sea bass. We're trying to cut back on desserts, so none of that on this trip. We (of course) did bring some wine to enhance these fine meals. Can't beat a BYO!

6. Arturos Osteria & Pizzeria

180 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040-2565 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB +1 973-378-5800 http://www.arturosnj.com/
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4 based on 206 reviews

Arturos Osteria & Pizzeria

Reviewed By NJ_Critic4334

Everything here is so fresh and tasty - never disappoints! Only complaint is I wish the place took reservations or expanded. Many times we want to go but don't because we just don't have the time or patience to wait (and wait, and wait.....)

5. Boccone South

59 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-1715 Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB +1 973-378-9222 http://www.bocconesouth.com
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4 based on 65 reviews

Boccone South

Reviewed By kernst2016

We've been going to Boccone South for years. It's right in the middle of downtown South Orange a quaint not-so-small village in North Jersey. Their pastas and meat dishes are excellent. The staff is friendly and entertaining. We love that it's 5 minutes from our house.

4. Fascino

331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-3628 Italian Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 973-233-0350 http://www.fascinorestaurant.com/
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4 based on 232 reviews

Fascino

"The atmosphere of Fascino, with its minimalist cream and deep red decor, borders on stark but not casual. The complexity's in the entrees, where flavors, scents and textures fuse seamlessly. Puree of kobacha squash soup with oregano crema and hazelnut oi

Reviewed By LSS100NewYork

Fascino is a wonderful place - lovely rooms, excellent service, a terrific menu and absolutely everything was well executed. It's not especially fancy, but warm, friendly, efficient and our group of four had a memorable evening sharing the oysters, roasted Spanish octopus, pappardelle with braised lamb sugo (my personal favorite), halibut, and strip steak, and a side of parmigiana spaetzle (because, you know, who wouldn't), and there was not a misstep or off note throughout. I can't say I'd drive the two hours we would need to get there, but if I have any reason again to be near Montclair, I'd go back in a heart beat.

3. Bella Italia Restorante

535 Central Ave, Orange, NJ 07050-1433 Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Table Service +1 973-678-5538 http://www.bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com/
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4 based on 43 reviews

Bella Italia Restorante

Reviewed By 50StateVisitor

We arrived and were seated early for our reservation, but were prohibited from ordering an appetizer until the other couple dining with us arrived. Their menu offers a wide array of standard Italian offerings plus some $30.95 seafood options. Entrees come with salad or a pasta side with red sauce. Our soggy fried calamari appetizer was accompanied by bland red sauce. The Chicken and Veal Parmigiana entrees were ordinary and came with the same disappointing red sauce. They tried to pass off limp "homemade" pasta without the corkscrew shape as fusilli. It was crowded with a racially diverse clientele when we visited and the uniformed wait staff provided slow service. Their sodas were over-iced. Lots of plain, unremarkable food. They offer bar service and have a banquet room upstairs. Valet parking or else find a free space on the street down the block.

2. Libretti's Restaurant

554 Nassau St, Orange, NJ 07050-1232 Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 973-673-5155 http://www.librettis.com
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4 based on 80 reviews

Libretti's Restaurant

Reviewed By EvanTAlbertson

Great food options. I love the Stromboli. Beer choices are good here. The pizza is good, NY style is pretty true. From the hostess to the kitchen, the staff hustles to accommodate to your needs. Great for take out option as well. They can make a pizza exactly how you like it. Try this instead if dominos one night, you wont regret it.

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1. Star Tavern

400 High St, Orange, NJ 07050-1921 Italian, Bar, Pizza, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 973-675-3336 http://www.startavern.net
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4 based on 236 reviews

Star Tavern

Reviewed By jaimegut23

Give me a relaxed welcoming environment serving great food over a uptight fancy pants restaurant serving overpriced food every time. Star Pizzeria did not disappoint. Here I will say that it's everything that makes it great. The chill bar with lots of tables, tv's, locals, cheap beer, and good food. We ordered a plain and pepporni pizza. The pizza was crispy, cheesy, and tasty. It was good in a thin crust bar style pizza is good. Would I go back just for the pizza? Probably not but if someone wants good food, cheap drinks, and a casual atmosphere. Star Tavern is a great spot.

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