Top Best Italian Restaurants in Edison

"The fact that its name (Italian for "little pig") is Danny Meyer's nickname would lead you to believe that Maialino is one of the restaurant impresario's most-personal projects. Splitting the difference between his swank Union Square Cafe and his everyman franchise, Shake Shack, the Roman soul-food spot exudes casual elegance. Look for inspired yet approachable offerings during breakfast (scrambled egg carbonara), lunch (porchetta panini), dinner (crab and jalapeno tagliolini) and even late night — from 10 to 11:30 p.m., charred suckling-pig hearts sell for $9 at the bar!"

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Chris Chen used under CC BY-ND 2.0. Feel at home while dining at classic Maialino, an Italian restaurant overlooking Gramercy Park, when you are in New York City. Its floor-to-ceiling windows and wood-beamed ceilings make you feel warm and homey."

"Imagine a romantic, starlit evening in Italy—and then make it your reality by taking your date to Il Buco, a prime New York establishment. It promises intimacy, beauty, and rustic old world charm. Arches of brick, warm light, and peaceful countryside emanate from the scene as a foundation for the decadent Italian spread available for consumption."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Noblige used under CC BY-SA 2.5. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Enjoy the unique experience of feasting on mouthwatering Italian cuisines by visiting il Buco during your sabbatical in New York City."

"If you didn’t already know, Brooklyn is home to arguably the best pizza in the entire country, and of course, pizza is some of the best of Brooklyn food to try – and for pizza lovers you will be excited because there are a few options starting with the legendary Grimaldi’s under the Brooklyn Bridge. Grimaldi’s is easily one of the most famous pizza places in New York City and if you’re struggling to decide where to eat in Brooklyn, this is always a great go-to. This Brooklyn food spot has been serving up the best pizza in town since 1990 when it was founded by Patsy Grimaldi using over 100 years of pizza making tradition using a coal oven, one of the few places left that still cook pizza using a coal oven since being outlawed in the city."

"If you didn’t have pizza earlier, I recommend Juliana’s – the pizza is even better than next-door Grimaldi’s (in fact, it was voted the best pizzeria in the entire U.S. in 2015 on TripAdvisor) but it’s not often in the guidebooks so there’s usually no line. If you do this, be sure to save room for dessert at the delicious Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory just down the street."

"But if you haven’t walked across the Brooklyn Bridge to find beautiful, molten mozzarella from this 100-year-old institution waiting for you on the other side, you haven’t lived. 1 Front St., Brooklyn; 718-858-4300 or grimaldis-pizza.com"

"Run by the Migliorini family, Piccolo Angolo serves up authentic Italian food in NYC. Since its establishment, this restaurant has become a staple in the hip West Village, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone in the city who hasn’t heard of this charming little place. Despite its small size, its big love of Italian food is the reason behind Piccolo Angolo’s enviable popularity."

"With beautiful golden stars adorning their open-air back garden, enjoy Tuscan cooking in this winter wonderland. Where: 246 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001Outdoor Dining Feature: Heated Garden. For more information."

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"Originally home to Castle Garden, the world’s first ever immigrant depot, Battery Park has played an integral role in New York City history since its creation in the 1850s. Before Ellis Island even existed, millions of immigrants arrived to America through Battery Park, planting the seeds that would later transform the country into the nation of immigrants it is today. The park is a wonderful place to wander around, thanks to its great views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty."

"Battery Park, located in Downtown New York is a picturesque park area that’s perfect for a stroll. Take in the sights of the Manhattan coastline, get photo’s of the nearby Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island or simply look up and take in the towering New York Skyscrapers."

"Formerly known as Battery Park, this public attraction provides a unique experience among the city’s harbor. Be sure to visit the various memorials, especially the Eagle statue at the East Coast Memorial."

"You can stroll through the farmer’s market at Grand Army Plaza just across the street before dipping into Prospect Park for a quick walk. You could also pop by the Brooklyn Flea – locations have changed since I last lived in New York, so check out their website for details as it seems it’s now in South Brooklyn."

"The Brooklyn Brewery is Brooklyn's premiere craft microbrewery and one of the most renowned microbreweries in the United States, originally founded in 1988 by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter. Today, the brewery is known for its flagship pre-Prohibition-style Brooklyn Lager, along with favorites such as its hop-forward Brooklyn East IPA, unique Sorachi Ace Saison, and Shackmeister Ale, exclusively available at Shake Shack restaurants throughout the United States. Brewery tours and tastings are offered each Saturday on the hour between 1:00pm and 5:00pm, elaborating on the brewery's operations at their Williamsburg facility."

"Take the L to Williamsburg and hop off at Bedford Ave and you’ll be just a couple blocks from Brooklyn Brewery. The craft brewer hosts a small batch tour that’s a must at just $18 for two hours of drinking and learning (the kind you'll actually enjoy). Book ahead—or prepare yourself for around-the-block lines if you wait—and you’ll get four very generous tastings (plus a glass that's yours to keep) of just-tapped varieties like their flagship Brooklyn Lager and farmhouse Sorachi Ace Saison, as well as seasonal pours like Brooklyn Summer Ale."

"WilliamsburgThe Brooklyn Lager is pretty iconic at this point. It’s probably the most recognized beer coming out of New York City right now, so if you’ve had any New York beer, chances are you’ve sipped this. But Brooklyn Brewery’s Williamsburg brewhouse has so much more to offer like a snappy classic pilsner, a non-alcoholic Special Effects, and their brewer’s perfect take on summer hard seltzer, Brooklyn Spritz.How to order:Pre-order or stop by the brewery"

"Located across the New York Harbor, Flagship Brewing Company is brewing “unforgettable beer” in the so-called “forgotten borough.” The brewery’s barbecue-perfect menu of lagers, fruited sours, and summery IPAs is available for drinking indoors, in its taproom, or at an outdoor beer garden. Delivery to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. View this post on Instagram"

"A rotation of eight seasonal house beers are ready to sample in the taproom. Or for $5, you can take a brewery tour. Address: 40 Minthorne Street, St. George"

"Restaurants Japanese Lenox Hill. The late chef Toshio Oguma’s particularly flavor/texture balance conscious “loosey-sushi” is served at three seatings every night. Each of the charming spot’s chefs serves just four people at a time, preparing omakase priced around $110."

"The entire restaurant contains only 10 seats around a counter — seats that are extremely difficult to reserve. That's because the sushi here is so good. It's reasonably priced, too, at $50 for the basic omakase."

"Restaurants Japanese Upper East Side. Masatoshi “Gari” Sugio made waves on the UES in 1997 when he first opened with unique pairings like jalapeño-topped yellowtail and Japanese red snapper with wilted greens, pine nuts and crispy lotus root. Sugio’s fanciful creations continue to draw crowds for sashimi dinners (14 pieces for $39), sushi specials (nine pieces and one roll for $55) and individual items."

"This snug sushi gem on the Upper East Side has been delicately slicing fish since 1997. It’s tiny inside, scattered with only a few tables, but if you want to see the fury of the chefs working away, you’ll have to sit at the counter. Simply stick with rolls, or opt for the daily omakase, the chef-selected sushi, and sashimi tasting."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Dan Costin used under CC BY 2.0. Last but not least, we have Sushi of Gari for some of the most creative sushi presentations you can ever find in the city. The restaurant promises a delightful dining experience where you can see how traditional meets innovation."