Updated October 2024:
You cannot go wrong with the flavors of Italy from the north to Sicily and everywhere in between. If you’re like us, you would love to recreate Stanley’s Tucci’ Searching for Italy.
Closer to home, we’ve got some truly special Italian eateries that go beyond the pizza and old school Italian favorites. For authentic Italian cuisine, visit Brando’s Citi Cucina and indulge in the pleasure of traditional flavors done right.
Christine’s Italian is all about family, where the heart of the restaurant is found in their homemade dishes crafted with love. Craving Tuscan flavors? Trama’s Trattoria in Long Branch serves seasonal dishes using fresh, local ingredients just minutes from the beach.
Looking for romance? Sirena Ristorante offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic at Pier Village, making it one of New Jersey’s most romantic dining spots. Step into a Tuscan farmhouse at Undici, where rustic Italian cuisine is paired with the best locally sourced ingredients for an unforgettable meal.
- Anjelica’s, Sea Bright
- Sirena Ristorante, Long Branch
- Trama’s Trattoria , Long Branch
AGENT FAVE
“Trama’s has great apps & I love their homemade pasta!”
–Patrice Carden
- Buona Sera, Red Bank
- Semolina Restaurant, Red Bank
- Federici’s, Freehold
- Moonstruck, Asbury Park
- Christines Italian, Atlantic Highlands
- Pazzo Restaurant, Red Bank
- Undici, Rumson
- Brando’s Citi Cucina, Asbury Park
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