Order the best Italian near Short Hills, NJ

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Short Hills

La Pastaria

La Pastaria

4.6
(3k+)
• Pizza • Soup
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 45 min
"The Farfella di Pollo and Pasta Fagalia soup were delicious and reasonably priced since I got more than 2 meals from the dishes."
"the CHICKEN VALDOSTANO wad wonderful as well as the Italian ITALIAN CHEESECAKE . my go to place when wanting to treat myself. I have my favorite TRI COLOR SALAD (LRG) for lunch tomorrow and NATALIA DINNER PIZZA for my son when he visits me this afternoon. love, love, love their food. great portions too"
RIGATONI VODKA (LRG)
Pink cream sauce with a hint of vodka and a little spice.
$28.74
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LRG)
Rich cream sauce with parmigiana cheese.
$30.56
Joe's Chopped Salad
Chopped romaine, feta cheese, candied peanuts, red & white cabbage, tomatoes, lemon dressing
$20.27
CAESAR SALAD (LRG)
Romaine, parmesan, croutons homemade caesar dressing
$16.96
La Strada

La Strada

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 43 min
$12 Meal Box
"Loved the sole francese. Cooked perfectly, delicious lemon sauce. Generous with portion sizes for the fish and veggies."
"Some of my favorite grilled chicken ever. Marinated with so much flavor and grilled to perfection. Nice portion too. My go to when I want a quick side order of protein. "
Pizza
Add chicken for an additional charge.
$18.29
Mozzarella Sticks
Fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce, and basil. Available in personal, medium, and large sizes.
$7.13
Caesar Salad
Breaded, fried and baked in marinara, mozzarella and imported parmigiano cheese.
$12.58
Penne Vodka
Golden fried and served with hot or mild marinara.
$17.42
Osteria LK - 180 Maplewood Ave

Osteria LK - 180 Maplewood Ave

4.8
(300+)
• Italian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 53 min
"Best Italian pizza with real Roma tomatoes, thin crust and always freshly baked rustic bread. My favorite restaurant in town!"
"Tuna crudo can't be packed on top of a hot pasta dish. It began to cook. Shame on me for ordering a $30 Cacio & Pepe as a delivery item. Also did not travel well."
LK Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Joyce Farms chicken breast, served with rigatoni vodka pasta
$44.45
LK Caesar Salad
Petite romaine, shaved Parmesan, pangrattato, and anchovy dressing
$20.1
LK Meatball
Pomodoro sauce, pecorino, basil, and roasted garlic
$19.2
The Ralph Piccolo Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil
$23.18
Nero's Grille

Nero's Grille

4.6
(2k+)
• Salads • American
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 46 min
" I have been eating at this restaurant for over 50 years. While I usually order steaks and chicken, there is no such thing as a bad choice on this menu. And a great bar too"
"I asked for a non Mayo lobster roll and they did it! They sent me the freshest lobster I've ever had from take out! And the fries were incredible! Thank you Nero's!"
Simply Grilled Salmon
Crisp Romaine Hearts, House Croutons, Pecorino Romano & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses, Nero's Famous Caesar Dressing
$29.48
Nero’s Classic Caesar
crispy sushi rice cake, spicy yellowfin ahi tuna, avocado, jalapeño, spicy japanese mayo, nori, yuzu shoyu
$15.17
Spicy Tuna Sushi Stack
heavily seasoned with kosher salt & cracked black pepper, served with a port wine demi-glace
$18.88
Filet Mignon (10 Oz.)
Marinated in garlic & olive oil, pounded thin, and grilled
$48.86
La Famiglia Ristorante & Pizzeria Maplewood

La Famiglia Ristorante & Pizzeria Maplewood

4.5
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 70 min
$15 off on $100+
"Penne Alla Vodka - Small with Large Grilled Shrimp absolutely Magnifico!!! And of course the very delectable Famous Garlic Knots! Bella! Ciao, Tony V."
"Pasta fagioli with spaghetti noodles? I was expecting a more authentic dish. The salad was not "large" - was a small take out container of arugula, sparse chicken and 4 tomatoe wedges. Disappointed with the entire order. Not worth the cost."
Regular Cheese Pizza - Large 16” (8 Slices)
A true Italian-American classic. Hand-stretched dough layered with slow-simmered tomato sauce, premium mozzarella, and a light dusting of aged cheese, baked until bubbly with a perfectly balanced crust. Proof that the simplest pizza is often the best. Select “Extra Thin Crust” for a surprise!
$23.4
Mozzarella Sticks - Appetizer (6 Sticks)
Whole-milk mozzarella dipped in a light, golden batter and fried until crisp outside and melty inside. Served hot with a side of house marinara for dipping.
$8.23
Penne Alla Vodka - Large
Penne pasta tossed in our creamy house-made vodka tomato sauce, slow-simmered for rich, balanced flavor.
$24.89
Famous Garlic Knots - One Size
Six freshly baked dough knots brushed with warm garlic butter, herbs, and grated cheese. Served hot, soft on the inside with a golden exterior — the perfect start to any meal.
$6.17
Francos Pizzeria

Francos Pizzeria

4.5
(100+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 43 min
"Best Gluten-free pasta option and spinach I've ever tasted!!! Now listed as my favorite gluten-free go-to order!!!"
"Purchased eggplant sandwich and slices of pizza. The sandwich was bland and not all ingredients were added to it as described. Pizza was hard and burnt."
Large 16" Cheese Pizza
Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks with a side of marinara sauce.
$21.88
Specialty Slice
Mild, hot, BBQ or garlic parm
$5.09
Slice Cheese Pizza
Served with a sweet or hot sauce
$4.21
Garlic Knots
Crispy chicken strips served with your choice of dipping sauce.
$5.64
Clemenza's Gourmet Brick Oven Pizza

Clemenza's Gourmet Brick Oven Pizza

4.5
(500+)
• Pickup • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 55 min
" Yes!! Clemenzas, good food, if want something fast see if just having nice meal, and it's convenient , close by ! Their service id very good! If she'll want anything ! Their on it! I like them personally ! Clemency yes' would suggest to anymore waht pizza lol hungry "
"Meatballs and burger were dense like hockey pucks, the soup had absolutely no salt and was incredibly bland."
Garlic Knots
Vodka sauce, peas, prosciutto, parmesan cheese
$5.58
Cheese Pizza - 18"
Romaine hearts, homemade seasoned croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan cheese
$25.53
Cheese Pizza - 16"
Thin crust with seasoned fresh marzano, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, grated cheese, and drizzled with EVOO and fresh basil
$21.84
Cheese Pizza - 12"
Served with side of marinara sauce
$17.57
Cara Mia

Cara Mia

4.5
(500+)
• Dessert • Appetizers
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 45 min
"The food is always delicious. The spaghetti carbonara is the best. The chicken francese is cooked to perfection. The portions are generous too."
"I ordered the Carrot Cake and the Limonce Mascarpone Cakello because they both sounded delicious. There was no coconut flavor in the icing and I think it was lindof stale. The limoncello cake didnt taste like lemon and the slice was a sliver for the price. Not worth it."
Rigatoni Vodka
Rigatoni served in homemade vodka sauce
$18.35
Chicken "Mello"
Parmesan and Breadcrumb Encrusted Chicken in a Lemon White Wine with Capers and Hot Cherry Peppers
$31.23
Parmesan Style
Choice of Chicken or Veal, Lightly Breaded Topped with Melted Mozzarella and Parmesan in a Tomato Sauce
$34.04
Francese Style
Choice of Chicken or Veal, Dipped in Egg and Lightly Floured in a Lemon White Wine Sauce
$31.82
Mozzarella

Mozzarella

4.8
(1k+)
• Pizza • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 74 min
"Amazing t bone steak cooked perfectly, roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes a delightful fridaynight meal! Thank you so much for the preparation. "
"Al AI FUNGHI comes with ample mushroom. The sauce is light, and the dish doesn't feel heavy. I got it with crumbled sausage. The portion size was generous and worth the money. Classic caesar salad was delicious with the blackened salmon. I liked the garlic knots, which are the biggest I've ever had. I ate it without the marinara, which was a bit bland. All in all, it was great. Packaging was perfect. They put the cold separate from hot without even requesting it. I was so grateful and impressed by how well packaged the food was"
16" CHEESE PIZZA 🧀
Enjoy our classic Italian garlic knots—strips of pizza dough expertly tied in a knot, baked to perfection, and topped with fresh garlic, Italian parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with a side of creamy tomato sauce for dipping, they’re a deliciously addictive snack.
$21
GARLIC KNOTS
Treat yourself to our Alla Vodka Pasta, featuring al dente pasta enveloped in a creamy vodka-infused tomato sauce. Enhanced with a touch of garlic, a hint of red pepper, and finished with a generous of shaved Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a perfect balance of richness and flavor. A deliciously satisfying choice for any pasta lover.
$4.55
12" CHEESE PIZZA 🧀
Deep-fried to a golden perfection, our signature mozzarella sticks feature four elongated pieces of homemade breaded fresh mozzarella. Served with a side of homemade creamy tomato sauce, these sticks offer a deliciously gooey and crispy treat with every bite.
$18.09
ALLA VODKA
Crisp romaine hearts OR kale, maybe both, generously topped with shaved Parmesan and crunchy croutons, all tossed in a rich and creamy Caesar vinaigrette. A timeless classic with a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
$21.93
Marra’s Italian Specialties

Marra’s Italian Specialties

4.9
(300+)
• Italian • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 56 min
"The Veal Milanese Over Arugula with Lemon Dressing was terrific! Cooked well, light and I app that they packaged the arugula topping separately so it stayed fresh with delivery. "
"Super solid Italian spot in Roseland - a lot of Italian joints in the area and this stands out for its high quality and well prepared dishes. Great bolognese, penne vodka, meatballs, pork with peppers and potatoes."
#10 - Chicken Cutlet, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Marra's must haves
$16.88
#4 Chicken Cutlet, Fresh Mozzarella, Broccoli Rabe, and Olive Oil
(From the fire) Chicken, eggplant, veal, shrimp, or meatball.
$17.07
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Marra's must haves
$16.71
The Caesar
Romaine, tomato, onions, olives, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic vinaigrette.
$14.19
BXJ

BXJ

4.8
(6k+)
• Pizza • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 56 min
"Been meaning to try it for a while. Finally ordered the breakfast. OH MY GOD- every single thing was excellent! Already planning my next order. Huge portions, fresh ingredients. By far the best delivery we've ever had. Our fav, Mexican Crunkwrap! And prob the best coffee I've had outside my house!"
"The buffalo chicken wrap neither tasted like buffalo or ceasar. It was a mushy mess inside. The lemon pepper wings were soggy, had no flavor and for $23 for 12 tiny wings you should at least get fries. Which also are not good. The ones that came with the wrap which was still also wildly overpriced were soggy and tasteless."
Lords Caesar Salad
A generous portion of our homemade Caesar salad
$22.04
The Roundish Bar Pie (best seller)
Our best selling pie - roundish dough stretched thinner and larger topped with our marinara, cheese blend, oregano and parsley. We no longer put chili flake without you clicking to add it.
$21.47
The nuggets you may have had at another establishment but this is a better nugget™
8 per order - served with choice of bbq, creamy honey mustard or sweet thai sauce
$14.19
Drunken College Lumache
house made Lumache pasta (curved rigatoni) in a vodka (all beef) meat sauce. Warms the soul
$21.03
Cocco Bello Cafe

Cocco Bello Cafe

4.7
(80+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 43 min
"The Chicken and Rice Dinner and the Caesar Salad were so delicious!! The portion is perfect and I will definitely order these items again! The Chicken and Rice Dinner has broccoli and carrots which add just the right touch to the Chicken and Rice. The Caesar Salad was fresh, with the croutons nice as crispy!! Highly Recommend!!"
"This is my new favorite Italian restaurant!! I love the Truffle Ravioli!!"
Chicken Balsamico
Tender chicken breast in a balsamic sauce, with garlic, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and roasted potatoes
$30.62
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni pasta with Meat Sauce, Beef, Diced Onions, Celery, and Carrots, with a Touch of Cream
$26.74
Antonio Salad
Mixed Seasonal Fruit, Organic Baby Greens, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, with Avocado Lime Dressing
$24.22
Chicken Milanese Dinner
Breaded chicken cutlet with a Mixed Green salad
$28.3
The Office Tavern Grill

The Office Tavern Grill

4.6
(2k+)
• Burgers • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 50 min
"Amazing!!! The Sweet Potato Nachos is incredible. Who ever invented it should get a prize. The Tavern Wings are everything! Make sure you ask for extra sauce for the wings. The Tavern Burger-is out of this world delicious! If you want to eat scrumptious but slightly heavy food, get the burger"
"I have never been disappointed when I order from the Office in Summit. We love every menu item that we choose."
Tavern Wings
Take your pick of flavors.
$19
Tavern Burger
100% ground chuck, provolone, stout braised onions, Applewood smoked bacon and, Office burger sauce.
$21.54
Old School Pepperoni Pizza
Charred pepperoni, pulled mozzarella and San Marzano tomato.
$21.16
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Parmesan Garlic Herb Bread Crumb, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Aioli, Grilled Tomato, Arugula, Charred Ciabatta
$20.42
Gregorios - 255a Main Street

Gregorios - 255a Main Street

4.9
(20+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 50 min
"Excellent restaurant, the combinations and flavors really set this place apart from the rest on Main. I recommend any of the pasta or seafood dishes, really spectacular. I would definitely order again"
Rigatoni Sausage
Sausage, sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, tomato cream.
$26
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Parmesan, black garlic-truffle cream sauce.
$28
Clams Oreganata
Little neck clams, pancetta-herb crumbs, white wine.
$17
Trofie Pistachio
Shrimp, sun-dried tomato, lemon-pistachio pesto.
$29
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.2
(7k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 77 min
Farther away
"The 8 oz Sirloin was cooked just right, was delicious and a great deal regarding price. Of course the mashed potatoes were also delicious, but Applebee's has the best mashed potatoes around! The dressing for the salad also delicious."
"Cold fries, bland coleslaw, little meat on the ribs, and flat lemonade. It was very disappointing this time. I had it before and I enjoyed all of the things that were not good this time. What happened???"
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$17.36
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$10.97
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
$23.34
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$14.87
Domino's

Domino's

4.5
(100+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 52 min
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$16.09
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$19.03
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.57
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$18.53
Angelina’s Trattoria

Angelina’s Trattoria

4.8
(70+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 52 min
"The food here is amazing no matter what you order you can't go wrong!! Top notch I love the Harvest Bowl and I add chicken I eat it weekly"
"The garlic knot sandwich was good. The bread was fresh. There just wasn't any garlic on the knot. Was just bread. Also ordered the tiramisu.. not worth $8 The fries and onion rings was a huge size, worth the price. And it tasted very good!"
Garlic Knots Angelina (6)
Served with a side of vodka sauce.
$5.95
Parmigiana Sandwiches
Choose: meatball, eggplant, chicken, sausage, or veal or shrimp for an additional charge.
$11.97
Buffalo Wings (8)
Mild, hot, BBQ, garlic Parmesan, or sweet chili. Served with blue cheese.
$12.95
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan & Caesar dressing.
$12.97
Enzo Restaurant & Pizzeria

Enzo Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.8
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 98 min
"Maybe the best chicken Alfredo I've ever had in my life and it was ****ing delivered. 11/10. Outstanding dinner option. "
"Enzo consistently produces tasty and wholesome food, even via Doordash. This is the best salmon dish in town! "
16" Plain
Creamy, vodka-infused tomato sauce with onions
$24.54
Penne Vodka
Romaine, croutons, and a shaved blend of cheeses, in a Caesar dressing
$26.82
Chicken Parmigiana
Homemade meat sauce with a touch of heavy cream
$27.01
Specialty Slice
Served with tomato sauce
$5.5
Lorenzo's Fresh Italian Cooking

Lorenzo's Fresh Italian Cooking

4.6
(800+)
• Italian • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 85 min
"Best Chicken Francese Dinner in Union county. Also the Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner was phenomenal. Been eating here and ordering for years. Place is top notch."
"Portion was okay but the Pasta was extremely dry and sauce was extremely watery and liquidy. Not a good flavor, very bland and overpriced for the bad quality food. Bread was not fresh. Will not be ordering again."
Chicken Francese Dinner
Made in a Lemon, White Wine Sauce with Artichoke Hearts.
$23.98
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Meat sauce or Bolognese sauce.
$23.89
Garlic Bread Appetizer
Made with crumble sausage, peas, burrata cheese in pink sauce.
$7.2
Penne Alla Vodka Dinner
Made with crumble sausage, peas, burrata cheese in pink sauce.
$21.62
Coniglios Old Fashioned Pizza

Coniglios Old Fashioned Pizza

4.7
(4k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 79 min
"My favorite restaurant in the world! The food is always amazing! such a big portion for such a good price. The pasta is always amazing!"
"Our now favorite pizza place. The plain pie is outstanding. Thin crisp crust with perfect ratio of cheese and sauce. Pizza is kid approved. Caesar Salad is very good, very generous amount of dressing and grilled chicken. Pastries are excellent. "
Plain Regular Cheese Pizza Pie
Rigatoni Pasta tossed in our House-Made Vodka Sauce, and Finished with a touch of our Bomba Calabria Chili Paste, Fresh Basil, Pecorino Romano, and Stracciatella Cheese.
$25.88
Rigatoni Vodka
Mozzarella, Light Tomato Sauce, Basil, Parmesan Reggiano
$24.92
Josephina's Grandma Pie
Freshly Chopped Romaine Lettuce Tossed in our House Caesar Dressing. Finished with Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs and Grated Pecorino Cheese.
$29.31
Classic Caesar Salad
Hand Cut Fresh Mozzarella Crusted in Oregano Bread Crumbs, Topped with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Served With House Marinara
$17.47
Brooklyn Pizza

Brooklyn Pizza

4.6
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 51 min
"Wow. A last minute decision led me to order delivery from this place and now, they're my new favorite. The Grandma The Brooklyn Grandma Pizza - Square 16” (9 slices) was delicious! No one around here makes the crust like this! Thanks for a great experience. P.S. The order came fast, too :)"
"The cannoli was delicious however would have appreciated knowing I was paying over $5 for only one cannoli "
Plain Cheese Pizza - Large 16'' (8 slices)
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$20.6
The Brooklyn Grandma Pizza - Square 16” (9 slices)
Plum tomato sauce on top of a layer mozzarella cheese, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil & basil.
$26.99
Garlic Knots - Appetizer (6 knots)
Our famous bread knots encrusted with fresh garlic, Romano cheese and spices, topped with melted mozzarella.
$5.22
Plain Cheese Pizza - Small 12'' (8 slices)
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$16.53
Mangia Bene

Mangia Bene

4.6
(100+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 62 min
$10 off on $50+
"deliciou. Bruschetta Cutlet Sub is phenomenal. so is everything else."
"I orders the chicken parm asked to split 2 it seams they gave me 2 full orders big portion restaurant told me it was a single order split crust was crispy but could eat with a spoon this is probably the best in area also ordered pizza in past reminds me of Rezza I sent picture this is a half portion"
Chicken Parm Spaghetti
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served over spaghetti, garnished with parsley.
$25
Side Meatballs
2 meatballs marinara
$7.97
Cavatelli
Homemade cavatelli pasta with sausage slices, a light tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese.
$21.95
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken and crisp romaine with croutons in homemade Caesar dressing. Fries
$14.95

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