Italian Restaurants in Plainfield, New Jersey

Italian Restaurants in Plainfield, New Jersey
The area around Plainfield, New Jersey, is a refuge for those who enjoy the outdoors. Nearby Cedar Brook Park is a great place to spend the day hiking, birdwatching and enjoying the fresh air. Nearby lakes offer an opportunity to swim and fish. Many Italian restaurants throughout the area serve traditional Italian fare in a casual setting. After a long day in the great outdoors, enjoy some Italian comfort food while relishing the hospitality of small-town life.

Giovanna's Restaurant

Giovanna's is a traditional restaurant with spacious tables and comfortable amenities. The décor is simple, with occasional flourishes like a floor-to-ceiling mural depicting scenes from the "Old Country." A large bar accented with marble and dark wood, as well as cast-iron seating greets visitors upon arrival. The menu features Italian-American classics like veal Parmigiana, rigatoni, and linguine arrabiata.

Giovanna's Restaurant
1462 South Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6900
giovannas.biz

Water & Wine

Water & Wine is a casual Italian tavern serving classic Italian cuisine. The menu features classic salads, traditional pastas, seafood, organic and free-range chicken, steaks and chops. A small raw bar offers a daily selection of oysters, shrimp and crab cocktails. A generous, three-course fixed-price meal is available most nights. The wine list is elaborate with selections from all over the world. The price point is equally as diverse, with selections available for nearly every budget. The dining room has two walls of windows and offers a nice view to a lake and nearby countryside. Water & Wine is a great destination for a casual, romantic dinner.

Water & Wine
141 Stirling Road
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-9344
visitwaterandwine.com

Paisano's Pizzeria & Restaurant

Paisano's is a small eatery offering pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and casual entrees. All pizzas come in personal, medium and large sizes, including the square, deep-dish Sicilian. The sauce is homemade and legendary, as are the gourmet white pizzas that come in a variety of styles. The subs are equally noteworthy and come in a variety of traditional flavors like chicken cutlet, veal parmigiana and sausage and peppers. A number of fresh seafood options also are available and come with a variety of pastas.
The small dining room is casually decorated and is mostly occupied by spacious, comfortable booths. Paisano's also delivers.

Paisano's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1511 Route 22 West
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-1944
paisanos22.com

Article Written By Marie Greene

Marie Greene is an art and architecture writer in New York. She completed an undergraduate degree in Economics and English and holds a Masters Degree in Architecture.

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