3 Best Italian Restaurants in Jersey City, NJ

“Battello is an industrial-chic eatery offering seafood-focused, modern Italian fare with scenic views and a bar. The restaurant is designed with soaring ceilings and a series of open, elegant areas, including two bars, a seasonal patio equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, a lounge, a private wine room, and a bridal suite. The restaurant offers Italian, seafood-influenced cuisine and innovative cocktail menus. The chef of the restaurant is Ryan DePersio. Battello is designed to accommodate social gatherings, large and small. The restaurant offers a happy hour menu from Monday to Thursday, 4 PM to 6 PM.”

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“Roman Nose is a charming, snug spot with Italian comfort food and a notable beer and wine list. The restaurant is the culmination of Maria and Ruggero Fiore’s journey from a small farming village in the Lazio region of Italy (between Rome and Naples) to the heart of Jersey City's blossoming culinary scene. Roman Nose has a warm, welcoming, and relaxed trattoria atmosphere for its customers. Their team of chefs prepares high-quality food using fresh, sourced ingredients. At Roman Nose, private events, catering services, and outdoor seating options are available. The restaurant offers vegan-friendly menus.”

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“Laico’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant that offers Italian cuisine, with cocktails and wine. The restaurant started serving delicious Italian cuisine to neighborhood regulars, professors at the local college, and old-timers who came in for fun conversation and camaraderie. Laico’s offers homemade pasta, brick oven pizza, chicken, seafood, veal, pork, and appetizers. Savor their signature menu, Cavatelli tossed with shrimp, escarole, white beans, and tomatoes. Laico’s provides catering services for special events. Reservations are required for parties of 6 or more. The restaurant offers high chair options.”

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