38 Best Italian Restaurants near Strathmere

“First time dining there and was not disappointed. Small party of three and we were seated 15 minutes before our reservation. Our server Tony, was very efficient and we had a few laughs with him. Food was delightful and service was great. Will definitely dine here again during our next vacation.“

“We went early to avoid the rush and the crowd. In the past it does get loud. Again, a nice meal. Salad was a bit smaller than usual. Great wait staff. Specials were way over priced, in my opinion and therefore went with the menu. It's Sea Isle.“

“Loved this authentic Italian. The portion sizes are huge. We split a pizza and pasta dish between the three of us and still has left overs. The two workers that night were like a comedy double act with non stop banter between them. One of the best pizzas I have ever had and as previously stated huge portion size.I started with the Italian wedding soup and it was phenomenal.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome they don't get any things to do, however they are welcome.“

“I am a local who works on the island, Giovanni's is the real deal. Best Hoagies around, on and off Sea Isle. I recommend the Old World Italian on a seeded roll, if you like sharp provolone and prosciutto. The owner and staff are amazing. You really can't go wrong ordering anything off their menu. Made to order and FRESH! Especially during the summer when the produce is Jersey Grown and I love that the owner gets his produce locally.“

“I just had their pep. pizza for first time and it was the best pizza I've ever had! Seriously! I've been all over the country and Italy 4 times and nothing tops Roma's. Too bad it's not open year round. Can't wait until April!!“

“I always make it a point to stop by when I'm in Sea Isle. The slices are excellent made with top notch ingredients, and they don't skimp on toppings either. I usually go for their buffalo chicken, and riccotta slices, and I haven't found another place that even comes close. I've been coming here for years, and plan to for years to come.“

“My wife and I visited this evening thinking we had a reservation. The reservation was mistakenly made by me for the following week. What impressed me was that Joe, without a hesitation, sought out a way to make room for us to dine. We were made to feel unbelievably welcome the entire time. Not only was the service impeccable but the food was to die for. It was so nice being in this space with so many people who were enjoying their evening. The entire evening, as people were leaving, I could not help but hear the sincere thank you’s that were being offered to the staff. This was truly a special experience and I recommend anyone who is visiting Stone Harbor to visit this restaurant.“

“First time coming across this gem. Came in as they were closing, grabbed a slice of cheesecake & cannoli. Both were phenomenal!!! As may girlfriend and I were outside eating our desserts, the man (I’m assuming the owner, I didn’t catch his name)was closing up shop and gave us a loaf of seeded bread, which was also terrific.. What a wonderful gesture. I can’t wait to go back the next time I’m in OC, they’ve gained a customer for life.“

“It was a busy Saturday night. The food and service were very good. We had the Cacio Pepe Tableside....rich and satisfying, a real delicacy. The owner, Marco, prepared the dish masterfully. We visit often, in and off season and we have always been pleased. The Roman specialties put the restaurant in a different category (on top) of the many others, all the same menu, Italian restaurants. Kudos to the management. The Amatriciana and the Scallops Risotto were fantastic.“

“The restaurant was very welcoming. Our server was outstanding - knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. The food was delicious, and the staff was willing to cater to my dietary restrictions. However, I was disappointed that the restaurant didn't offer gluten free pasta.“

“Fantastic restaurant! 4 friends and I were in OCNJ for a girls weekend. After looking at Yelp, we decided to try Joe's. Best choice that we made over the weekend. This restaurant is family owned and operated. Our waitress, Georgia, is Joe's daughter. She was so warm and hospitable. The entire staff is family! Now for the food! Chicken Parm was outstanding. I consider myself a chicken parm snob!. This was the best that I have ever eaten!! Chicken was flavorable and so tender. For pasta, I chose capellini, it was delicious. I also chose the homemade chicken pastina soup. It was excellent. They also put a basket of warm bread on the table, so good Friends were equally impressed. They chose veal parmigiana , spaghetti, turkey melt on ciabatta and chicken sorrento. All loved their meals. We were so full that we couldn't even think about dessert“

“It was good, not great. The bread was low quality, but warm at least. The calamari appetizer was rubbery and bland.My entree, the scampi tequila was outstanding. The sauce was very tasty and the shrimps were huge and cooked and seasoned perfectly.Service was outstanding. Friendly, attentive, and polite. It's a small place, and I loved the atmosphere. Noisy, but in a good way. Not stuffy.Prices were fair.It's local and I will definitely try again, but the details in the some of the dishes stopped it from being great this time.“

“Yeah, in March but Palm Sunday and there was a long line even before opening. That says it all. I have been eating their pizza much longer than I will admit. The greatest thing is it has not changed in all those years and that is what makes Manco & Manco a must anytime you are on the boardwalk. Truth be told, I have eaten there sometimes for lunch and dinner in the same day.“

“Great place for a bite to eat with fair price’s! This is a cash only store; my one friend was absolutely raving about how great the pizza was. My other friend said it was ‘pretty good’. The chicken tenders and fries also hit the spot! Would recommend.“

“we stopped there and got pizza last night , owner was dealing with some obviously intoxicated and extremely ignorant customers but was still able to take care of us in a fast and efficient way. was over the moon apologetic about the environment from the ignorance of other customers. pizza was hot, nice crispy crust and a sweet sauce. will be going there again.“

“Yvette's is top-notch, both in their food and customer service! They are home to some of the most delicious sandwiches and we have been longtime happy customers of their restaurant.About a month ago, we had Yvette's cater for a bridal party lunch and Tony Beck could not have been better to work with. He was very communicative, organized, and eager to help make the day special. Everything was delicious (as always) and we truly appreciate Tony & team going above and beyond!“

“First time here visiting from Delaware we ordered thw pepperoni pizza cheesesteak Supreme Pizza and fresh chicken wings everything was so so good the family was so nice and welcoming so glad we stumbled across this place and we have leftovers to take home both out medium pizzas looked like larges definitely will be back...“

“I definitely enjoyed my big slice here on the Ocean City boardwalk! It's at least 20" and on the thin side. I liked the cheese the most out of the three pizza parts. I would give the nod to Manco and Manco overall, but this is still a great slice. Ambiance is nice - I would LOVE to try eating an entire pie in under an hour and earning a reward! Maybe next time I'm in Ocean City...“

“I think I’d stick with their yummy sandwiches, which are very good. The roast beef is top notch, as is corned beef. The wings sound good but haven’t tried them. Something is off with the pizza. Is it the sauce? I’m unsure but it’s not good.“

“I'll Posto is an upscale BYOB in Avalon. We stopped in early on a Saturday during off season. We were quickly seated and met by a server. The space is upscale. There were a number of specials which they explained to us. The pesto that accompanied the bread was a great burst of flavor. We started with the fried calamari which had a wonder drizzle of both balsamic and a red sauce. Both added to the dish in a positive way. We shared a caesar salad which was fairly boiler plate in terms of presentation and flavor. For entrees our kids had linguini and meatballs which is off menu for kids and my wife had risotto far diablo and I had a seafood special with a rose cream sauce. Both were very flavorful with lots of seafood and the special had homemade pasta. Wait staff was attentive. Only downside was price, which was high even by shore standards. Overall it was a very solid meal.“

“Great Italian Take Out Location- Just right for an easy take out dinner to bring home!Definitely try their chicken sandwiches on the garlic knot/ rolls - always tender and flavorful.Their Pizza, Calzones and Strombolis never disappoint- filled with great cheese and toppings.Their Pasta dinners are worth the price for sure and all come with a small house salad. Recommend the Chicken Rosa over Penne.Order online they have great Deals of the day and a rewards system for points to redeem $$$ off.“

“Got the Sicilian pizza, was amazing. My favorite part was the dough/crust. Perfectly cooked. We asked that the onion be diced and they did exactly that! We also got the the handmade mozz sticks, no disappointment here. Lightly breaded and delicious!“

“Mario’s is the best place to eat in Ocean City!! If you want take out is pizza subs are amazing. If you are looking for a great place to dine in, look no further. I recommend the chicken parmesan!!Kelly and Deniz Hiz are very nice and accommodating.Mary the owner came to say hello and she is very nice.Come to Mario’s! It’s that simple. Once you do you will never look back.“

“Sal's is a great place for family, couples, kids and parents. They have another room in which you can have meetings, banquets, birthday parties, or any other affairs. My son's team won the Somers Point Street Hockey Championship and we had our banquet and celebration there. The staff was very accommodating, efficient, fast, friendly and very attentive for anything that we needed. I will be going back to Sal's again.Vegetarian options: I'm not a vegetarian but I would think that pizza would be vegetarian. And then you had to add green peppers onions and other vegetarian items.Dietary restrictions: I'm not a dietitian, I think they have some gluten-free stuff not sure.Parking: You pull right off on route 9 they have on one end either an entrance exit and on the other end of the strip mall they have another entrance and exit. Parking was very very easy.Kid-friendliness: Well we had our 13-15 year old championship street hockey team there. There were kids all over. It's a very very friendly place to bring your kids, family, mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, Uncle, Aunt, or cousins.Wheelchair accessibility: It would be very easy with someone in a wheelchair to get in and out of the parking lot and restaurant.“

“I haven't been to Luigi's in years, and WOW what a pleasant surprise! The restaurant is cozy and comfortable. The service was excellent but I was super impressed at the food. The brick oven pizza, great and the minestrone soup was so good. I ordered the pappardelle pasta in a rosa Alfredo sauce, absolutely delicious and a large portion. We also ordered shrimp Fra diavolo, the shrimp were large and butterflied, also very tasty. It was girls weekend in OC so they gave us each a cannoli for dessert. The menu offers sandwiches, kids meals, pizza and entrees. The staff were pleasant and the owner stopped at most tables to check on things. We will certainly be back. Very happy with our dinner choice!“

“I recently dined at Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza. My wife had calzone and I decided to go with the Tour of Italy Pasta, and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were authentic and rich, truly transporting me to Italy with each bite. I must say, it did not disappoint! The service was fast, attentive, and courteous. The staff made sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal, enhancing the overall dining experience.“

“Would highly recommend Basilicos if you are having a party. We ordered large trays of eggplant, meatballs and chicken Francesco. The food was out of this world - came piping hot, fresh and delicious. Everyone was raving about it all night. Thank you for helping our party be so successful.“

“The food overall was very good. We had the eggplant appetizer which was excellent. The marinara was fantastic. My fiancé had the pappardelle which she enjoyed very much. I had the Lasagna which was a generous portion and the flavor was great but, it wasn't heated all the way through and cold in the center. The service was excellent considering only one waiter was working about 10!or so tables and also taking care of the hosting and bussing duties. He handled it very well but, because I felt bad he was working so hard I didn't want to bother him with sending the lasagna back to be heated. I would definitely recommend it and intend to try it again.“

“Great food and service. Only problem was the noise level. Table of 10 women, having a good time, but very loud. Very little consideration for people around their table. I’m mean very loud. Nothing restaurant can do. Hey that’s just the way things are. Just picked wrong night. Will be back.“

“We (6 of us) had an excellent meal here. The food was fresh and delicious; included osso buco, rigatoni arrosto (lobster), gnocchi, calamari, we loved it all. Nice atmosphere, more intimate than its sister restaurant Polpo. Service was great. Highly recommend!“

“Seriously the nicest people ever! A huge THANK YOU to the two women at the counter today. My toddler got hit in the head walking behind a swing at the playground across the street. The ladies were very quick to get us ice when we came in, a calm place to sit down, and even offered us various items on the house. We’re gonna have to come back for pizza soon. Thank you again for taking such good care of us!!! We both appreciate it!“

“This is a favorite place for us. We get take out but the food is always hot and delicious. Tonight I ordered Large Chef Salad and it was awsum!! I recommend the salad to anyone looking for a cold entreeParking: I never have problem with parking in lot or on street.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp is available for Micchelli's. Also in winter months they have parking lot & entrance way clear of snow and ice.“

“Will you ordered garlic cheesesteaks The rolls were grilled with a decent amount of meat ee also ordered french fries one large, the food came out extremely hot and there was only about a 10-minute.We sat in and ate back where they make-pizza looks good but that'll be next time.Really friendly Staff the guy that made the food checked on us and made sure everything was okay. It's a mom-and-pop old style store so the soda selection has vanilla cream Birch beer RC old school style play definitely worth the trip.Parking: There's enough room for about 15 vehicles.“

“Our large group ordered hoagies to be delivered to us at the beach this weekend. The hoagies were delicious, service was friendly and prompt, and the convenience of delivery was greatly appreciated. We will definitely order from this location again! Thank you to Primos“

“Everything about Primo's has been perfect for decades. The bread for their hoagies is delicious. The ingredients are fresh and full of flavor. The prices are competitive. I really wish they had a few tables to sit down at to relax and enjoy the hoagie, too.“

“Came in here after the beach we ordered pizza and wings, something quick I'm a pretty harsh critic when it comes to PizzaI would definitely recommend the pizza!!!! Very good tasting Pizza very good crust the sauce was good good quality cheese it's definitely worth ordering some and trying it for yourself.The wings you definitely want to order some wings nice and crispy came out pipen and hot with all kind of sauces you're in the area stop in.The waitress was very attentive I'm very friendly.“

“Gumba sandwich review only for takeout. Pretty good. Very moist. Satisfying.It tasted like some type of brown sauce was added. The smoked Gouda also didn’t come through. I’d say almost there overall. Needs something else.I’d probably get something else if I were going back as there are better roast pork sandwiches in the area.“

“Cousins to go place in Ocean City! My cousin's took us here last year and the food was amazing We went over the weekend and we were not let down from the salad to the desserts. The entire staff is friendly and The atmosphere is perfect. We cannot wait to go back!“