Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Jersey City | Top Rated Italian Food

11 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Jersey City | Top Rated Italian Food

• Tino's Artisan Pizza — Italian · rated 4.6/5: Step into a warm, inviting space where the intoxicating scent of bubbling mozzarella and charred crust drifts from a glowing stone oven. Here, hand-stretched dough meets vibrant, farm-fresh toppings to create artisan pizzas that balance a delicate, airy crunch with the soulful, sun-drenched flavors of Italy. It is a neighborhood gem that elevates the simple joy of a shared pie into a refined culinary celebration of craftsmanship and community.
• Razza — Italian · rated 4.5/5: A golden glow emanates from the wood-fired oven at the heart of this artisanal sanctuary, where the air is thick with the intoxicating aroma of slow-fermented dough and melting cheese. Guests gather in the rustic-modern space to experience the crunch of perfectly blistered crusts and the creamy richness of house-churned butter, each bite a testament to the beauty of locally sourced ingredients. It is a soulful celebration of Italian craft, where simplicity and technique converge to create a dining experience that feels both grounded and extraordinary.
• The Sicilian Guy — Italian · rated 4.4/5: Nestled on 1026 Avenue C in Bayonne, NJ, The Sicilian Guy offers a cozy dining experience with authentic Italian dishes that have garnered a 4.4-star rating from 67 reviews. Known for its fresh ingredients and flavorful recipes, the restaurant is a hit among families and offers convenient takeout and delivery options. Payment is a breeze with various options available. Don’t miss out on their renowned cannolis!
• Jimmy's Brooklyn Pizza — pizza_restaurant · rated 4.3/5
• Rustique — Italian · rated 4.2/5: Rustique captures the soulful warmth of a Tuscan farmhouse, where flickering candlelight dances across weathered wood tables and the air is thick with the aroma of slow-simmered sauces. The kitchen honors tradition with velvety, hand-pulled pastas and rustic, hearth-baked breads that celebrate the vibrant simplicity of sun-ripened ingredients. It is a sanctuary for unhurried evenings, where the clink of wine glasses and the shared joy of authentic flavors create a dining experience that feels both timeless and intimate.
• Krispy Pizza — Italian · rated 4.2/5: The air is thick with the scent of toasted dough and bubbling mozzarella, drawing diners into a space where the rhythmic sound of a pizza cutter meeting a perfectly charred crust sets the tempo. Each slice boasts a signature golden crunch that gives way to vibrant tomato sauce and molten cheese, creating a neighborhood sanctuary where the soulful simplicity of Italian-American tradition is celebrated in every bite.
• Porta — Italian · rated 4.1/5: Sunlight streams through expansive windows into a bustling, industrial-chic hall where the rhythmic clatter of communal dining meets the intoxicating aroma of wood-fired ovens. Here, blistered Neapolitan pies topped with creamy house-made mozzarella take center stage, offering a soulful taste of Italy that feels both timelessly rustic and vibrantly contemporary.
• Helen's Pizza — Italian · rated 4/5: Step into a space where the intoxicating scent of bubbling mozzarella and charred dough fills the air, drawing guests into a lively atmosphere defined by the rhythmic toss of hand-stretched crusts. Vibrant tomato sauces and garden-fresh herbs come together atop perfectly blistered pies, offering a soulful taste of Italy that feels like a warm, flour-dusted embrace for the senses.
• PrkUp Coffee — American · rated 3/5: Sunlight dances across a vibrant space filled with the deep, roasted notes of artisan espresso and the irresistible fragrance of warm, flaky almond croissants. Guests linger over refreshing peach teas and savory pesto pizzas topped with bright herbs, perhaps rounding out the experience with a cooling scoop of ice cream in an atmosphere that feels both energizing and effortlessly welcoming.
• Porta — Italian · rated 3/5: Sunlight streams into a lively, high-ceilinged space where the scent of charred dough and bubbling tomato sauce fills the air, inviting guests to linger over communal tables. Crispy mushroom arancini and bowls of velvety tomato risotto offer a warm, earthy prelude to the main event: Neapolitan pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts and vibrant, fresh toppings. Seasonal accents of roasted acorn squash and tender cavolo nero round out a menu that celebrates the rustic elegance of Italian soul food, making every meal feel like a spirited neighborhood gathering.
• Helen's Pizza — Italian · rated 3/5: Stepping into this neighborhood gem, guests are greeted by the comforting scent of hand-stretched dough and bubbling mozzarella emerging from a roaring stone oven. Each pie is a masterclass in balance, featuring a blistered, airy crust topped with vibrant tomato sauce and artisanal ingredients that celebrate the simple joy of a perfect slice. The warm, bustling atmosphere captures the timeless essence of a classic pizzeria where every meal feels like a homecoming.