Location: Toms River
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Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Toms River. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Toms River is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, and the county seat of Ocean County. Formerly known as the Township of Dover, in 2006 voters approved a change of the official name to the Township of Toms River, adopting the name of the largest unincorporated community within the township. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 91,239, with the township ranking as the 8th-most-populous municipality in the state in 2010 (after having been ranked 7th in 2000) and the second most-populous municipality in Ocean County (behind Lakewood Township, which had a population of 92,843). The 2010 population increased by 1,533 (+1.7%) from the 89,706 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 13,335 (+17.5%) from the 76,371 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. Mangia Brick Oven Pizza & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By SO194
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night with a large group of friends and the food and service was GREAT! You got to try the garlic boli knots appetizer along with the sweet chili calamari appetizers! The garlic boli knots come with a tomato dipping sauce that just adds another yummy element to this appetizer. They were both so good that you could almost make a meal with them. I ordered the chicken francaise which was very tasty and had a perfect portion with just the right amount of sauce . Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. See various pictures below. Our waitress was also very accommodating with our large group. She was very attentive and kept making sure our dinner was perfect. (You donât get that every where) Itâs a great place that you got to try if you are in the mood for Italian. Lastly, donât forget to bring your favorite beverage as they are BYOB.
9. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By phillupi
We visit Olive Garden from time to time as usually you can count on good service, good food and no surprises. Not this time. The food was good as usual but the service was extremely poor. Our server did not treat us as family unless she considered us the black sheep. She forgot to put our order in and then blamed the kitchen. It took forever to get our drink order and refills were never offered. She only was working our table and one other. We asked to speak to a manager after our food was finally served and at that point she completely ignored us. The manager was apologetic and gave us free dessert and gift cards to return again. Nice save but keep an eye out for your server.
8. Brooklyn Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Joanna332
The Sunday Gravy entree was the same as my momâs recipe. She would cook the gravy all day. Sunday was a day for family dinner. You can have a family dinner at Brooklyn Bistro any day of the week. So delicious! The staff was attentive, friendly and efficient. Nice simple bistro decor. We will be back. A jewel!
7. Senza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Brosker
I wasn't expecting much initially from this little 'pizzeria-type' BYOB restaurant, but have had some really good meals here over the last few years. The chef must have been a baker of some sort previously by trade, as the breads/pastas/desserts are excellent, hands down. However, some of the meat/seafood dishes, although good, are not on the same caliber of his homemade pasta, which is what I would definately recommend if eating here. Pizza (too a specialty pie to go) was very good as well. Enjoy. Note: service here a litle slow, so don't plan on rushing out of there if in a hurry.
6. Villa Amalfi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Pdmmartino
We enjoy visiting this restaurant. The food is delicious. The service is great. The ambiance is inviting.
5. Aqua Blu
Overall Ratings
3 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By HopeSusanB
Nice ambience. Liked the fact that you can see the Chefs working over there in their kitchen! Reasonably good service. I ordered the branzino. He ordered the scallops. We both loved our dishes ! Easy parking. Easy to make U-turn if heading back west on Rte 37 !
4. Artisan's Brewery & Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By peter194940
My wife and I and another couple went here for dinner on a Saturday night. The burgers were huge, juicy and delicious. The other couple had stake. They said it was great especially at the price. Surprised it was not more crowded. We will definetely go back
3. Enzo's Caffe Italia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By CaptainMichael
We enjoyed their early bird dinner special. Soup, Salad, bread and oil, entree coffee and desert all for a whopping $42 with tax and tip! A generous diner portion for us. Our waiter, Donato the manager took special care of our needs. We always enjoy spending an evening at our favorite Italian restaurant.
2. Il Giardinello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 381 reviews
Reviewed By FAS64
I have not been to this restaurant in a few years and had a chance to have dinner here recently for two. The food and portions were delicious and the service was top notch. The secert is to get there early before they fill up and that they do at II Giardinello. I will be coming back again to one of my favorite restaurants in Toms River.
1. Tardi's Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 795 reviews
Known especially for having the finest Italian food prepared with the very freshest of ingredients, Tardi's award-winning cuisine now celebrates its 35th anniversary year in business. The Tardi family thanks God, and all their loyal customers for their su
Reviewed By klondike25
Little strip mall restaurant we had 4 different entrees, chicken Murphy, Steak Giambotta, Halibut, and gluten free rigatoni and sausage. Every dish was huge and delicious. The pasta was al dented and tasted like regular pasta. We will be back
