In search of a new favorite Italian restaurant?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Fair Lawn Borough, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to satisfy your cravings.
1. Luca's Gourmet Deli
Topping the list is Luca's Gourmet Deli. Located at 6-03 Saddle River Road, the deli is the highest rated Italian restaurant in Fair Lawn Borough, boasting 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp.
Choose between a variety of deli favorites and traditional Italian sandwiches, salads and pasta. The Classic Italian sandwich includes salami, capicola, peppered ham, provolone, tomato and romaine lettuce.
Yelper Felix R. wrote, "I am so ecstatic that my friend introduced me to this Italian deli. This place is fantastic!"
2. Sage Restaurant
Next up is Sage Restaurant, situated at 17-15 Broadway. With four stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp, the New American and Italian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
Sage Restaurant offers a mix of Italian dishes and several American items like pork chops cooked in a sherry wine sauce with chorizo sausage and sweet peppers.
3. Giovanni's Deli
Giovanni's Deli, located at 22-08 Morlot Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Italian deli four stars out of 113 reviews.
This eatery features a large selection of hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, salads and pasta. Giovanni's Original Wrap includes grilled chicken, roasted peppers and mozzarella.
4. Mezzanotte
Mezzanotte is another go-to, with four stars out of 84 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6-11 Saddle River Road to see for yourself.
This eatery offers traditional Italian dishes like chicken francese and linguini with clam sauce. After dinner, treat yourself to Mezzanotte's Napoleon or cappuccino.
Yelper David V. said, "This place continues to satisfy my Italian restaurant needs. Food is above par during every trip."
5. Davia Restaurant
Then there's Davia Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot at 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave.
On the menu, offerings include a large selection of pasta and Italian classics like baked lasagna Bolognese or eggplant Parmesan.
Davia also includes many American favorites such as barbecue baby back ribs and a sirloin beef burger that's ground to order.
