Craving Italian food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Newark, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Caffe Espresso Italia
Topping the list is Caffe Espresso Italia, serving up home-style Italian American favorites like eggplant parm, ziti and meatballs, and breakfast sandwiches with eggs and Italian sausage. Located at 310 Adams St., this spot, which has been named among New Jersey's "50 best hole-in-the-wall restaurants," is the highest-rated inexpensive Italian restaurant in Newark, boasting 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Lou C., who reviewed Caffe Espresso Italia last June, noted, "If you are looking for stick-to-your-ribs food like your nonna used to make, then run, don't walk! Inexpensive prices, a smile from the ladies behind the counter, and the revolving menu on the whiteboard always has something to please!"
2. Robert's Pizzeria
Next up is Robert's Pizzeria, situated at 63 New St. In business for more than thirty years, this pizzeria offers classic pies and slices for dine-in, delivery and takeout, and with four stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Yelp can tell you a thing or two more about Robert's Pizzeria.
"In 1985, soon after arriving from Italy, the Capra family opened a tiny pizzeria called Robert's in Newark, on the corner of New and Washington streets," the business notes on its Yelp profile. "The pizza was authentic, and within a few years, they were able to expand. In 2008, the Miller family took over from the Capras, keeping many of the old staff and well-loved recipes."
3. Queen Pizza
Then there's Queen Pizza at 122 Halsey St. Check out this spot for pizzas, salads, calzones and more. Yelpers give it four stars out of 26 reviews.
Yelp has more information about Queen Pizza.
"Family owned and operated for over thirty-two years, Queen Pizza is proud to serve Newark's residents and businesses with the finest pizza, pasta and Italian dishes," according to the business's Yelp page.
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