Lubrano's Trattoria

Best Italian in the entire area, hands down. Every visit, superb. The food so good we can't stop eating. Bread w oil and seasoning irresistible, all the soups, every entree dish we have, full intense flavor and wide selection, all win.

Lubranos Trattoria is hands-down the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to in New Jersey—nothing else even comes close. From the moment I walked in, the warm atmosphere and incredible service (Joe was the server) set the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable meal.

The calamari was perfection—light, crisp, and impossibly tender, with a balsamic flavor that instantly told me I was in for something special. Then came the chicken parm special, and I can honestly say it was the best chicken parm I’ve ever had. Perfectly breaded, beautifully sauced, and topped with just the right amount of melted cheese… every bite was heavenly.

And the true standout? The burrata ravioli. I’m still thinking about it. Creamy, delicate, and bursting with rich flavor—this dish alone is worth the trip.

Lubranos Trattoria delivers excellence on every plate. If you’re looking for authentic, top-tier Italian cuisine, look no further. I can’t wait to come back!

Food was pretty good. Great service and atmosphere. BYOB+

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Absolutely fantastic Italian spot! Lubrano’s Trattoria delivers on every level — food, service, and value. We started with the focaccia bread (seriously, don’t skip it…I know some people don’t want to fill up on bread, but just try it! With the spice/olive oil mix to dip) and 1/2 dozen clams oreganata. The clams were incredibly tender and the oreganata topping was some of the best I’ve ever had.

For dinner, I had the rigatoni alla vodka — and as a self-proclaimed vodka sauce snob, I was very impressed. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. My dad ordered the parmigiana trio (chicken, veal, and shrimp) and it was excellent. All entrees come with a fresh garden salad — highly recommend trying the balsamic blue cheese dressing, it’s their signature and it’s amazing.

Service here is top tier. Our server was attentive, friendly, and timed the courses beautifully so we never felt rushed. It’s BYOB, which is a great perk, and there’s a liquor store conveniently right next door. Big bonus: they even had root beer for my dad, which made him very happy.

Another huge plus — there’s a big parking lot, which makes getting in and out super easy, especially during busy hours.

The portions are huge (easily enough for leftovers), prices are super reasonable, and the atmosphere is relaxed but still has that elevated, trattoria-style charm. They also offer pizza and slices at the counter if you’re looking for something more casual.

Highly recommend — just be sure to make a reservation!

Exceptional. Exquisite. Bravo. Man, service was impeccable, professional, and attentive. It felt like fine dining attention to detail and presentation.

We had Nonna's meatball starter. Was superb. Probably could've just ordered that as the meal. Everything is so fresh and homemade. The marinara and trifecta of cheeses was simply phenomenal.

We got pizzas to follow and they did not disappoint. Perfect crust with a slight crunch and bend, perfect cheese, delicious sauce. I got pepperoni and cherry peppers and that was a great combo, my date got Italian sausage pizza and raved as well.

Highly recommend. Ambience is very nice and I almost forgot the complimentary warm bread and herbed olive oil was so good. Perfect experience.