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Most Popular Italian food in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. Hackensack is a city in Bergen County in New Jersey, United States, and serves as its county seat. The area was officially named New Barbadoes Township until 1921, but it was informally known as Hackensack since at least the 18th century. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 43,010, reflecting an increase of 333 (+0.8%) from the 42,677 counted in the 2000 Census, which had, in turn, increased by 5,628 (+15.2%) from the 37,049 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. Lido Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By JesseParsells
After the recent renovations, we were worried about the changes to Lido. The results were mixed....- DECOR: They did a great job making the restaurant look slightly brighter, cleaner, more fresh. Minor changes... but keeping the old-school styling everyone is familiar with and most enjoy.- FOOD: The meat-eaters were happy with the steak sandwiches. Sounds like they are the same. The rest of us were mostly happy with the pizza (some came out a bit less well done than we like- perhaps due to the "back log" and long wait for pies that they warned us about upon sitting down). The menu itself is a mixed bag. They removed a few items (soup for one), and I guess they added a few items. Nothing new on the menu we were excited to try. It would have been nice to see something new & intriguing additional items, but no big deal. The most important thing though is that no favorites were removed, and they weren't.The one thing everyone agreed on is that the french fries went downhill and were bad. Not nearly as good as before. Not sure why.- SERVICE: This was the nightmare today. It took longer than the estimate to get seated, which is not surprising. Not a big deal (somewhere over 30min).BUT- once we were seated, it was a struggle to order items and get items. Since we were really hungry, we ordered drinks and a few pizzas for the group to snack on as soon as the waitress came over after sitting. It took nearly as long to get a few soft drinks as it did to get the pizzas that were supposed to take a long time. (No joke- I think it took 15min to get some drinks and maybe 30 min to get the rest). Then- the real insanity began: After asking to place our orders at least twice, we were kept waiting again and again. I dont think we put our actual orders in until nearly an hour in! Then, of course, the pizzas that were supposed to take forever, and kinda did... showed up LONG before the actual entrees. (Actually- they started coming out before the actual orders for entrees were even TAKEN !!) So- some people had their food before others, and some people were completely done eating before others had even had the chance to order!! A disaster in terms of timing. They clearly don't have their legs under them in terms of staff. After asking one server who was helping our M.I.A. waitress if we could order... he asked me in the strangest way if I wanted HIM to take our order (I really didnt understand his tone, was it an inconvenience?) He walked away without taking the orders, and we didnt see our actual server for at least ten more minutes. Later, the same guy was heard nearly shouting, halfway across the restaurant, talking to other servers, about how we refused to giving him back the grated cheese?? We told him we were still using it. (actually were were shuttling it back it forth across a table of 10 every minute or two since they only left us one). Some really odd behavior. Worst service we've had there in the last few decades.We were at the restaurant for nearly 3 HOURS!! That was a problem.That said- we hope they learn the ropes, re: service, quickly. And thankfully the food is (mostly) still what we have come to expect.
9. Presto's
Reviewed By paul3776
Presto's is a friendly local pizza restaurant serving very good Italian specialties as well. We visited for lunch and had eggplant parm, pasta fagolie,grilled chicken over tri-colored salad, all of which were prepared perfectly. Parking lot in the rear & BYO.
8. ReBAR & kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Full Service Restaurant / Bar Est. 2010 Over 50 + Drafts (9) Crafts- Bottles- Cans & Ciders (Gluten Free Choices) Great Selections of Bourbons-Whiskeys-Vodkas & Spirits Total Comfort Food Experience * Voted "Bergen's Best" Every Year Signature Burgers / S
Reviewed By andytW2448OT
Had the best burger Iâve had in years and two perfectly poured Guinness. Canât ask for much more than that.
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7. Brooklyn's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Pattycakes15
Come for the pizza but not for the atmosphere. The tables are jammed on top of each other and the noise level is incredible. There are a few other items on the menu besides pizza but stick with that and you can't go wrong.
6. Luka's Italian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By pattibonczkowski
The food at this restaurant is ALWAYS delicious, the waiters are professional & friendly, and the owner treats everybody like their family. We've been going here for years. We go here for lunch & dinner, quite often. BEST Italian restaurant around. Patti B. & Anthony P. (Wallington, NJ)
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5. Sanzari's New Bridge Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By AALowndes
We visited as a couple last week to celebrate our anniversary . Sanzariâs has been recommended to us by friends and reviews looked great. However we were left a bit flat by the experience . Things that were good- staff weâre great- pork chop did live up to hype- ambience was lively , layouts good - wine was nice - sitting at bar before meal was pleasant, they had a good singer on and the bar staff were friendly Things that were not great- my wifeâs teriyaki calamari was awful, it was coated in a sticky sweet and sour sauce and was nothing like it was described on the menu . It was like a Chinese take away dishâs and was far to big. - my lasagne was bland and tasteless, I was really looking forward to it with it being an old fashioned Italian I expected a great lasagne. It was supermarket quality at best unfortunately and again far to big. - at the end of the evening we felt rushed out, we didnât sit till 9 and everyone had gone, the feeling was they were waiting for us to get up and leave. - bill, it was too pricey for the quality of the food we received . At the time we tried to brush it off as we had a nice evening overall but on reflection it didnât come up to scratch on the food front. Will probably not return which is a real shame .......
4. Maggiano's Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Welcome to Maggiano's in Hackensack. We are conveniently located in The Shops at Riverside just minutes from Manhattan, Garden State Parkway & Route 4. Our 300 seat dining room is ideal for your next social or business event. Maggianoâs blends the traditi
Reviewed By Mister219
The place reminds me of an old restaurant in one of those Italian movies. The decor was nothing special. The staff was great. The bread with olive oil was "ehhh"... we ordered the spaghetti and chicken parmesan. That was reallygood. We ordered the baked ziti as well. That was good also. We wanted the lasagna but they ran out of it. If you've ever been to Carmines in New York this place is similar. Only the portions are a little smaller. Food in comparison probably the same. Price not bad. Plenty if parking. Very clean.
3. I Gemelli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Mike C
Authentic Italian food that is cooked to perfection. Quite tasty. Their chicken Marsala is awesome. Prices are reasonable and the service was friendly.
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2. BV Tuscany Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 715richardh
Three of us went to BV Tuscany for a nice Italian dinner. Our expectations were exceeded!The service was top-notch. Several staff members helped us, each took pride in their service, and all knew the menu and offerings.The food was very innovative, and excellent. I had a shrimp dish that was a special of the night. It had no pasta, but lots of shrimp with marinara sauce and spinach. SO delicious! We shared the panna cotta and tiramasu. Both were very good.Not a cheap meal, but considering, it's a bargain. Love the upscale atmosphere, the neighborhood feel, and the food and service.
1. Amarone Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By nanag1
Warm welcoming staff serving excellent food. The chick pea soup was tasty and served hot. Pasta with artichoke was excellent in white wine and chicken marsala with shrimp was delicious. Their menu is large and they are accommodating to food issues. We will definitely return
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