50 Best Italian Restaurants near Washington Crossing

“We drive down to get their honey mustard chicken pizza all the way from Philly. Their pizzas are delicious and GIGANTIC. Especially their specialty pizzas. We made that mistake and got an entire pizza on Christmas Eve and could not finish it…had left over for days! They are insanely large and loaded with all kinds of delicious ingredients! Their prices are also pretty standard but definitely much cheaper than city prices. Customer for life!!!“

“We were there for dinner on Valentine’s Day. The atmosphere was great, loved that we could bring our own wine, and had great service. The filet mignon, Bob’s seafood, bread and dessert were all phenomenal. The only thing we wouldn’t recommend is the lobster bisque. It didn’t quite the hit the mark and had no pieces of actual lobster in it. Everything overall was wonderful though!“

“So this place has a great atmosphere, very good food, and the service is very friendly. I will definitely be back with some friends. The only issue was that it took a very long time to be served and to receive our food. It was a Sunday evening, so I do expect to wait, but it was an hour and 10 minutes from us sitting down to receiving our meal. It was also 20 minutes from us sitting down to receiving our drinks. I know these guys are busy because their food is very good, but it’s just a very long time to wait when you go out for dinner.Like I said, I will be back because the food was great and hopefully this was just an off night.“

“Quality and authentic Italian food with an amazing and attentive staff that treats you like family. We had a delicious large family meal this evening - Roasted Red Peppers & Mozzarella, Eggplant rollatini, Caesar salad, calamari, Fusilli alla Polpa Di Granchio, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Pollo ai Limone, Veal ai Limone, Tiramisu and Cannoli. We are an Italian family and our standards are high - this place ticks all the boxes. If you haven’t tried this restaurant, go, because if you don’t then you’re missing out!“

“Our local "go-to" eatery. Dined at the bar. Generous and delicious portion of lasagna for me, and calamari and clams casino appetizers for my dining partner. Only disappointment was limited interaction with server and bar staff last night. Used to more socializing with staff on other visits. Overall, a satisfying experience and great meal. We'll be back!“

“Went for a bite for dinner. Caesar made a special appetizer pizza at our request. Wonderful thin crust, EVO, pesto, fresh mozzarella and balsamic glaze. Wonderful BYOB family restaurant! Ceasar and his family are very accommodating and serve a terrific meal! I have all three meals breakfast, lunch and a dinner with all being delicious.“

“We dined here last night to celebrate my mother's birthday and everything was perfect. Our server Elliott was wonderful and the food was delicious. We ordered a number of appetizers to share and while everything was wonderful, our favorites were the artichokes and the mussels. For our dinners, we ordered the pork chops and the short ribs. Both were cooked perfectly and very tasty! Oh, and the tiramisu cake to finish off the dinner was one of the best I've ever had. If you're thinking of dining here, stop thinking and go! Not only is the food amazing but the owners are sweet as pie.“

“Just had the best meal and wine! First time at this restaurant since we only moved to the area a year ago but we will be back - many times! Pappardelle Al Cinghiale was incredible as well as the Cavoletti Bruxelles! Lastly, the Nutella Mousse ❤️ - so delicious!Giovanni is an absolute GEM!Give this place a go and support local!“

“Staying on town for work and decided to check this place out for dinner . Place is kept spotless very clean and fresh. Had a Veal parmeson with angel hair pasta and a salad. Walked back to the hotel in the cold rain and food was still piping hot when I got there . I will definitely eat there more when I'm in town food was excellent. Prise was fair definitely get your money's worth.“

“Meglio’s is a place that my coworkers and I order from frequently and now my family enjoys it as well. It is well run and organized with delicious food. Joe provides a positive and upbeat experience, start to finish along with the entire staff. When you’re there you feel like family. Their hospitality is amazing! I cannot recommend Meglio’s enough!“

“First: it’s a BYOB! But they are very flexible and accommodating about glasses, regardless of what type is needed. Staff works hard and is very responsive and patient. As for the food- great to excellent. I had the Cod/brocollini special in a red sauce (it could have alhad a bit more spice) , cavatelli and ricotta cheese, pasta with crab meat and shrimp, chicken parm (not on menu but Legit)- great selection and flavors.“

“We ordered catering to pick up for a collegiate softball team and family members. Jessica and her catering staff were extremely helpful and very responsive. My questions were answered generally within an hour. All of our needs were accommodated as well. When we served the meal, all 48 guests were extremely satisfied with the quality of each item and all left very happy (and full). I would absolutely use Piccolo Trattoria again for my catering needs and would recommend it to others.“

“This. Places. Is fabulous ! Really good. The food. And service is top notch ! I love hing thing. About or his gem hubby got filetop mignon wiith Gorgonzola cheese iii had the stuffed chicken breast. Own/...prosciutto d propped wwith tomato cream sauce Deli hb. Our newnfav place“

“My husband I had dinner here last week. I've heard great things about this place and it did not disappoint! We shared the burrata appetizer and omg it was delicious! Wished I had a little more bread. We also shared the sangria salad and it was huge and fresh and very tasty! Our main course was the vodka penne. Yum! We took home a slice of Nutella tiramisu. I'm not a Nutella fan but I love tiramisu. It was ok. I was surprised that the restaurant was smaller than I expected. But the decor was very nice. I wished the lights were dimmed a bit. Our server was pleasant and helpful. Seemed to be the only person waiting on tables, running food and handling takeout orders (of which there were many). He did a great job! We will be back for sure! Many more delicious things on the menu to try!“

“Tre Fratelli is an Italian BYOB. The food is always outstanding and so is the service. We go there at least once a month with our friends. It can get noisy but that just means everyone is having a great time. There is a "back" room for large parties and we have used that room several times over the past 3-4 years. The prices are very reasonable and there are several different items from which to choose, including pizza, stromboli and calzone. If you're looking for a really good food at really reasonable prices, Tre Fratelli should be on your list of places to go!“

“Accidently found this place while traveling for work and am glad I did. I have been known to spend $40.00 just in tolls to get to my favorite pizza place, so obviously, pizza is very dear to my heart. Pizza Pie 2 is right up there with places I would drive to for some tasty pies.Very nice size portions and excellent, personal service just adds to the experience. I live 100 miles from here. The only thing that would improve my experience would be if they opened another resturaunt around the corner from where I live. If you are in the mood for a positive experience while dining out, give this place a try. You wont be disapointed.“

“We were only in the area due to a wake. We took a chance and man, we didn't regret it. The rustic decor, great food, and great service (Thank you, Terry) are wonderful reasons to stop by. First they dropped off the most delightful garlic bread that was fillwd with butter, parm and garlic that warmed my belly. I ordered a grilled shrimp and chicken over beans and escarole special, which was delish. My husband ordered the veal chop, which was cooked to perfection.“

“We live in the area and have been here several times. Probably the best vodka rigatoni I’ve ever had. My husband has frequently been disappointed in his meals. The steak always seems to be undercooked and certain dishes lack seasoning and flavor for his liking. I always order the vodka rigatoni so I’m never disappointed it’s literally the best!! Cozy atmosphere too.“

“We had a lunch for about 40 people after our elopement and everything went amazing! Food was great we had mixed flatbreads, penne vodka, chicken parm, and filet mignon. Everything tasted amazing and all of our guests agreed. The staff really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our wedding day. We could not have asked for anything more.“

“We are so happy we came to Mamma Mia for my son’s birthday. The staff treated us like family and all sang happy birthday to him. It was a very special night because of them. The food was delicious, starting with the warm bread. We would recommend to anyone visiting the area!“

“Located in a small strip mall you would never guess what a top notch restaurant this is from the outside. Owner is very involved and readily accessible, ambiance is outstanding, and service staff are attentive and professional. Food is out of this world and the menu offers everything you could want! I would highly recommend this hidden gem for some of the best Italian food in our area. I have been to some of the best Italian restaurants of this kind in Philadelphia and New York - Non Solo Pasta is definitely a contender!“

“What a lovely dinner! The handwritten menu is a fun exercise in focus, took us maybe 10 minutes to read. Ambiance is very peaceful. Food was delicious. I had the shrimp linguine fra diavolo. Perfectly done. It was fun being able to see into the kitchen as well.“

“I love the hoagies at this place. So many options and I have ordered Hoagie trays from here on so many occasions. I love the quality of the food and we always get compliments on how great the hoagies taste. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a delicious Hoagie tray for any event.“

“The pork chop at this restaurant was the best I have ever had. The sauce was phenomenal. Service was flawless. I love that it is a BYOB. a downside is that the restaurant is small but yet intimate and parking is very difficult. However, it is really worth it.“

“I drove past this place after delivering something for work next door. I never saw or heard of the place before, even though I lived in Ewing for school for 4 years and currently work right in Lawrenceville now. The outside atmosphere of the place looked very historical and warm. I decided to look up the menu and thought it looked good, so I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday. Neither of us knew what to expect. When we walked inside, we noticed the restaurant was cozy with a nice bar and a few tables to sit at. The music was playing faintly and was a calm and relaxing place to celebrate her birthday. The food was great too, french onion soup was one of the best I ever had, and our pasta dishes of penne vodka and seafood fra diablo were cooked very well. The waitstaff was great and the whole experience was worth the visit. Would definitely come back and recommend to others.“

“I was craving Italian pasta, so I did some research for good Italian that isn’t ridiculously expensive. This is what I landed with. I was very happy. Reasonable prices and likely the BEST rigatoni vodka pasta my husband and I have ever had. The sauce was perfect (not too salty or sweet and a perfect balance of cheese and tomato flavor). I added chicken, and it came with a lot. The soup and bread that it came with were fresh, warm, and delicious too. Definitely would come back!! The workers were also nice. Great place“

“Had a wonderful time celebrating my friends birthday at this establishment. There was also another celebration going on, so the rent rooms for special occasions. The food was so good. The staff brought out complimentary tomato bread which was delish. The service was wonderful, and the seating was nice. Now the food....it was so hard to choose all the choices read good. I decided on the Saporita, so good !!! It's also BYOB which is always nice. I definitely recommend this place.“

“We went there with another couple who had raved about. Lived up to the billing. It looks like an old school restaurant that you'd find 30 plus years ago. They were extremely accommodating for gluten free items. There was literally not a bad bite of food. I was so focused on savoring every bite that I missed out on taking a photo of anything. I can't wait to take my other family members with gf restrictions who can finally enjoy really great Italian food.“

“I've been going to Sal's Original's Italian Pizzeria since 1981, for awhile I pretty much ate there everyday, sometimes twice a day. Sal and his brother were the best. Haven't been there since 2014. I need to drive down there this month. Lol“

“My family and I went to Acqua e Farina for the first time this afternoon to have a nice lunch to celebrate my Mom’s birthday. The brick oven pizzas that we had were delicious and the server was friendly. I highly recommend the restaurant and look forward to going back soon!“

“When my stepbrother and his wife arrived for a three day visit they mentioned that it would be her birthday while they stayed with my wife and I. As residents of Lawrenceville, having a birthday dinner at Vidalia was an automatic choice. Our Restaurant Week special prix fixe menu was delightful, delicious and beautifully presented. The service was excellent. The tall candle on the Tiramisu was delightful. My only quibble is that the main dinning room can be quite noisy, making conversation difficult.“

“We just had my daughters graduation party catered from Francesco’s! All our guest raved about the food including the cannolis!! The food was delivered hot and exactly on time. It was perfect and highly recommend to make such a busy day less stressful. Thank you!!“

“Been going to this Great pizza shop since i could walk. It WAS the BEST. The Family who owned it for 52 years was the BEST. Sal's daughters ran the place so smoothly, they will be missed. Not a huge fan of the changes this place has made to my hometown shop. I was there so much i felt that it was my second kitchen. Michelle and Josephine thank you for being such pros for so long, and making the town that much better and cooler with your presence. Pizza fridays wont be the same as these new guys already started taking the main ingredient out of the food, the LOVE. Equal parts LOVE sauce and cheese. God knows the wings were the greatest ever as were the ladies running the show.“

“Great food, Great vibe and Great Ambience. The only thing I would say that needs to improve is service. I think the waiter/waitress staff are assigned to many tables which causes a break down in service. Servers are so busy they can't check back in on their tables, and it took forever to get our check. I think this hurts the restaurants' ability to turn over tables quicker to help cut down on wait times.“

“Being a transplant from northern Jersey I have been hunting for 17 years for a great Brooklyn pie in the area. I've finally found it! Then there's the polenta, omg! You don't see that on many menus so I had to get it. It is simply outstanding!“

“I was able to order the night before. They called me back and followed up with me in the morning. They delivered everything including plates and cups and napkins, directly to crusader paintball right in time for the party. ? great food and great service.“

“I've been going to this restaurant for over 5 or 6 years. The atmosphere has definitely gotten better, but thier service in the restaurant isn't great. I visited last week 1/29/24. There were four of us with no one but another couple in the restaurant. We saw the waitress 2 times. Too busy talking and hanging with management . She looked like his daughter and she was not minding the table. Bar service is nuch better with John.“

“I’m a displaced New Yorker who’s been living in PA for almost 30 years and I’ll give any pizza place a chance to see if it comes close to a slice from NYC. There’s a handful of places that come close spread out in Philly’s burbs and this is one of them. The sauce has a touch of sweetness, the cheese is just a tad salty, and the crust is just the right thickness. I’ve only ever had fresh pies delivered so I can’t speak to individual slices. But hands down this is the best pizza in the Richboro/Newtown area if a slice of NYC nostalgia is what you consider the perfect slice.“

“In New Jersey it's easy to be a pizza snob with authentic goodness being spun on virtually every street corner. Yet, the chain pizza joints who have captive audiences in flyover country continue to inexplicably thrive and prosper within the east coast pizzaria mecca. Inconceivable. That said, Marco's ain't bad. No, it's not quite up to the bespoke goodness of a foldable Neapolitan but it had taste and was downright lavish with the pepperoni. Not only was I surprised but more than a little impressed. So, if your goal is to procure a Eucharist wafer slathered in pizza chain indifference there's always Dominos. However, if you want a real pizza and the Giuseppe Brothers aren't available you could do far worse than Marco's. A surprising four stars in Jersey. Five stars in Iowa.“

“A Quality Taste of Italy. Menu showing dishes not seen in restaurants, meaning the Italian creativity of food offered, a pleasant and wonderful offering, not to mention the tastes and flavors. Frankly, not gonna find this type cuisine unless in Italy. Compliments to the Owner and staff.“

“We've ordered from here about four times. The food is plentiful, hot and delisioso!! Gave them a pass twice for timeliness of delivery, but well worth the wait. It's now our new 'go to' place after a neighborhood favorite retired and sold their spot and another fav spot moved. Smack your lips GREAT FOOD and standard with plenty of leftovers! Get you some...and some more!“

“Bacco is a fantastic restaurant with wonderfully prepared Italian cuisine. The service is top notch and the staff is friendly and very helpful. The only negative is the seating. The metal chairs and wood benches are a bit uncomfortable. Make sure you go on Wednesday for dinner to have Jordan make your amazing Parmesan entrée tableside. Do not miss this gem in Richboro.“

“Bacco is a fantastic restaurant with wonderfully prepared Italian cuisine. The service is top notch and the staff is friendly and very helpful. The only negative is the seating. The metal chairs and wood benches are a bit uncomfortable. Make sure you go on Wednesday for dinner to have Jordan make your amazing Parmesan entrée tableside. Do not miss this gem in Richboro.“

“The Best Pizza And All The Food Is A+ ?. The Place Is Always Busy. ICome From Hamilton 2 Ewing Just 2 Get Me A Cheese steak And A Couple Slices. Remind Me Of The Boadwalk Pizza @ Seaside.The Staff R ?. 1 Mo Thing, U Better Order B4 U GO There! OK I'm Out! ??“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent service and the food is well worth a visit, and the positive energy you feel is a happy homecoming.(Original)Excelente servicio y la comida pues riquisima vale mucho la pena visitar lleva feliz a casa uno la energía positiva se siente.“

“If you love the food at La Stalla, check out their Italian market! They have all kinds of ready to eat meals that they serve in the restaurant, seafood in the deli section, canned and packaged items, as well as decadent desserts. ? recommend“

“Absolutely superb Old Fashion (Trenton Style) Tomato Pie!! Crisp, full of flavor crust with zero "flop"! Chunks of tomatoes in a semi-sweet, yet bold sauce, went perfectly with the correct amount of cheese! Worth the 40-minute drive, Salerno's Pizza is definitely within my top five places to get a tomato pie!“

“We visited this BYO on a Saturday evening for dinner. There is a pizza shop connected to it, but we were in the dining room. I'll start with the entrees because they were the highlight. They were truly worth going back or getting it to take out. Large portions, super tasty and piping hot. The ceasar salads were fresh and tasty. I was told the "special" salad had a strong citus bite. The room itself is just a big box and lacks ambiance. It could use a decorator. Also, the service was ok, but a little clunky. I think was just inexperience. I didnt really appreciate them setting up for a huge party right next to us during our meal. The event was the next day and they could have waited. I will def be going back for the quality of the food...it was great. The rest, not so much“

“Ordered their large plain pie 12 pc wings and 2 liter soda special pretty decent price for the amount of food. The pizza is a pretty decent size had a good amount of sauce and cheese, dough was a little soft so I’d prob ask for a well done pie but the taste and fluffiness are there. The Mild wings are some of the best I’ve had in the arena, sauce was a perfect balance of a little sweet and a bold kick that paired well with the crispy wing. Can see why this continues to be a staple in Trenton.“

“Three families went here for dinner celebrate my son’s birthday. The food was so good, but honestly it was the staff that overshined everything! They were so friendly, so accommodating, and so kind to all of our kids. The owner was so accommodating and so warm to all of us. I can’t speak highly enough about how great the staff was. We don’t live nearby but when we are here we will for sure go there for dinner.“