NFT: Great italian restaurants in either Morris/Monmouth cty NJ?

In Chatham is great. The

In comment 15236427 Jolly Blue Giant said:

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In Chatham is great. The

100% upvote!

Last time I was in NJ...I hit up Vic's in Bradley Beach & Federici's in Freehold. Great pizza. Can't speak to the rest of the food unfortunately.

Resevoir Tavern Boonton
Forte Randolph

Yelp included it in their "Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021", which covers the entire country. For good reason, excellent food and the owner is a class act. Only drawback, small place and can be hard to get a table.

Also Brando’s in Asbury Park as well.

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Resevoir Tavern Boonton Forte Randolph

Forte is awesome when you eat there, take out is hit or miss..

I had my rehearsal dinner there and it was absolutely amazing

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Resevoir Tavern Boonton Forte Randolph

I have been to reservoir tavern and thought it was ok. There pizza is supposedly famous but wasn’t impressed

Pasta Shop I had heard amazing things about (including takeout) but haven’t made my way there yet.

In Marlboro

I like the pizza but not a large...its too messy. I find the bar pie or a medium pie is much better then the large.

In comment 15236530 NJBlueTuna said:

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In comment 15236480 theold5j said: Quote: Resevoir Tavern Boonton Forte Randolph I have been to reservoir tavern and thought it was ok. There pizza is supposedly famous but wasn’t impressed Pasta Shop I had heard amazing things about (including takeout) but haven’t made my way there yet.

is Spano's In Point Pleasant.

Give Laico's a try.

In comment 15236441 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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Last time I was in NJ...I hit up Vic's in Bradley Beach & Federici's in Freehold. Great pizza. Can't speak to the rest of the food unfortunately.

Agree on Vic’s in Bradley Beach. My son lives there and we go there quite a bit. Good Italian for sure.

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In Marlboro

That’s on my list. Osteria in Marlboro is excellent. NYC level amazing.

Is one of my favorites. Never had a bad meal there. BYOB

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Is one of my favorites. Never had a bad meal there. BYOB

It is very good. We get food from there about twice a month. Lol

I haven't been there in 30 years, though I see it still gets good reviews online. Bruno was the original owner, and he made the best meat sauce I've ever had--it had a touch of fennel.

it's not a traditional "red sauce" joint, definitely not at all old school, but very good (real) Italian in a more casual, bar-oriented setting. High quality ingredients, many imported from Italy, and as good an Italian wine list as anywhere in the state. The owner, Vic Rallo, is the real deal... also a Giants fan and runs a nice tailgate at the stadium.

His other place, Undici in Rumson, is excellent as well but I prefer the vibe at Birravino. A matter of preference as the food at Undici is outstanding.

A few other picks in Monmouth:

- Trama's Trattoria, Long Branch
- Brando's, Asbury Park
- Anjelica's, Sea Bright (BYOB)

In comment 15236574 smshmth8690 said:

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is Spano's In Point Pleasant.

Excellent choice. Would drive there from Lavalette because it was worth it...

Marie's Italian. Informal. Had the Sacred Swine sandwich. Very good.

http://www.mariesdeli.com/

ate there last month after my Uncle's funeral. Very good, nice staff.

Sergio's...there is a half hour wait typically to get a sandwich, but worth the wait. They have grab and go meals, cheeses and sliced meats, and cater also. Everything I have ever had there is top notch.

going to link to the Olive Garden in Rockaway, NJ but I see you already been to the finest Italian Restaurant south of Manhattan.

Was there for the first time about two months ago. Owner Giorgio with truly great Sicilian food.