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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Elizabeth

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A photo of La Griglia restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2423)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Kenilworth
Booked 29 times today
The team at the restaurant is amazing. The food is great and delivered to the table in short order ( no pun intended). Chris and his team always do a fine job at this establishment. From your first drink at the beautiful bar to the fine dining at the table you can't beat this place for a family get together or a business meeting. I would recommend this restaurant for any true foodies who appreciate the work that goes into this presentation of dining excellence!
A photo of La Pergola BYOB restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1857)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Millburn
Booked 13 times today
The food was delicious especially the figs appetizer, chicken parm, and eggplant lasagna. Friendly and attentive staff. Owner stopped by our table a few times. Highly recommend!
A photo of Il Mulino Prime - SoHo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(809)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • SoHo
Booked 17 times today
Consistently great food with excellent service. Will always go back. Chicken parm is perfect
A photo of Sapori Ristorante - Montclair restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3679)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Montclair
Booked 20 times today
I came for the business dinner, and it exceeded every expectation. The food was outstanding, the service was warm and attentive, and every dish was beautifully presented.
A photo of Pastavino restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(444)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Stapleton
Booked 11 times today
Great service and food, went during the week it was quiet.
A photo of Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(929)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Cranford
Booked 13 times today
From start to finish - the Garlic Rose NEVER disappoints. Mark and his Team are awesome, great service, excellent food, outstanding atmosphere, and an exceptional value!!!
A photo of Taormina Ristorante restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(144)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Union
Booked 8 times today
Taormina Ristorante never disappoints. Chef Sal Taormina and his staff turn out the finest Italian fare anywhere, with fantastic service. Taormina crafts each meal with care - always served fresh, hot and consistently excellent.
A photo of Violette's - Woodbridge restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(247)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Woodbridge
Booked 46 times today
Lunch at Violette’s was very delicious and enjoyable. Such a cool vibe, great service, a plethora of meals to choose from, and great drink options, including mocktails. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and plan to return soon.
A photo of Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret - Hilton Garden Inn - SI restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(268)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Bloomfield
Booked 1 time today
Always a pleasure to dine at Lorenzo’s - lunch options were perfect for a large group and prices are fair with good food, nice ambiance. Love the round table tucked away.
A photo of Fresco Da Franco restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1576)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Montclair
Booked 9 times today
Great service and delicious food, especially the eggplant stack appetizer!

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  • Carly
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The service was great, the food was very good. The kids meals came in a little box with a toy which my kids loved. Everyone was attentive.
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    Paragon Gastropub$$$$• American• Clark
    •
    3.9
  • Mike
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    From start to finish - the Garlic Rose NEVER disappoints. Mark and his Team are awesome, great service, excellent food, outstanding atmosphere, and an exceptional value!!!
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    Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Cranford
    •
    4.9
  • Glenn
    Houston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Taormina Ristorante never disappoints. Chef Sal Taormina and his staff turn out the finest Italian fare anywhere, with fantastic service. Taormina crafts each meal with care - always served fresh, hot and consistently excellent.
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    Taormina Ristorante$$$$• Italian• Union
    •
    4.9
  • Carolyn
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2026
    Always wonderful, Kevin is the best! A hidden gem in Tribeca. Food and drinks on point, and the history of the place. You feel transported to another time and place.
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    Tiny's$$$$• American• TriBeCa
    •
    4.5
  • Jessica
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 22, 2026
    Great service and food, went during the week it was quiet.
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    Pastavino$$$$• Italian• Stapleton
    •
    4.6
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