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ITA Italian Kitchen
Authentic Italian flavors crafted with passion in the heart of Jersey City.
4.4(5 reviews)
$$
italian
italian
Freshly made pasta including squid ink pasta, rigatoni, and ravioli, cooked to perfection with premium sauces.
Artisanal pizzas with a crispy crust, topped with high-quality ingredients and baked in a traditional oven.
Expertly prepared dishes like branzino with crisp skin and calamari, sourced for freshness and flavor.
Half-off pasta and pizza on Wednesdays, plus seasonal specials and brunch offerings like apple cobbler.
Host birthdays and gatherings in a welcoming space with personalized service and menu options.
Convenient options to enjoy our Italian favorites at home, with online ordering available.
Authentic Italian flavors crafted with passion in the heart of Jersey City.
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ITA Italian Kitchen is a beloved Italian restaurant in Jersey City, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere where Chef Theo Giordani creates exquisite dishes from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Specializing in handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and seafood specialties like branzino, we provide a memorable dining experience for families, couples, and food enthusiasts. With a 4.6-star rating from hundreds of reviews, our commitment to hospitality and culinary excellence makes us a top destination for authentic Italian cuisine.
GOOOO eat here!! Pasta is insane! So hospitable. Came in early, just walked right up in there with 0 thought if it was open 😆. Was still seated, super nice! Everyone we talked to there added to how great the place is!
7 Spicy Vodka Rigattoni Pasta 7 Calamari 6.75 Chicken Parmegiana: Spicy Vodka Rigattoni Fried Calamari was fresh and delicious. The chicken parmigiana was dry, tough, and Chewy. I think they over cooked it. I will absolutely not buy that chicken again.
Hands down, one of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. I want to start by extending my compliments to the chef, Theo Giordani. Let me take you through the meal. We began with the mac and cheese, served in a mini cast iron skillet—absolutely immaculate. The top had the perfect crunch, giving way to rich, creamy, cheesy goodness underneath. Comfort food done exactly right. For our entrées, we ordered the black squid ink pasta, which was to die for. The balance and generosity of the clams, squid, and shrimp paired beautifully with the pasta—each bite felt intentional and indulgent. We also had the branzino with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The skin was perfectly crisp, while the fish itself melted in your mouth—truly the best branzino I’ve ever had. The freshly made mashed potatoes were a refreshing reminder of what real, thoughtful cooking tastes like, especially in a dining scene where so many places cut corners. By the time dessert came around, I didn’t think I had room—but I’m so glad I did. The cobbler was unforgettable. If I could have an entire pan to myself, I absolutely would. Much appreciation as well to Mark for the baked ricotta and bread—simple, warm, and executed beautifully. There’s still so much on the menu left to try, and I will definitely be back. My stomach and my taste buds were thoroughly pleased
I don’t even have the words for how good that Branzino and mashed potatoes dish is. And the apple cobbler at brunch? Please. Someone hand me three to-go boxes because there’s a limited amount and I’m not pretending to share. All jokes aside, Chef Theo is incredible, and these new specials are on another level. I couldn’t choose between the three, so I did the only logical thing: ordered all of them. The burrata is outstanding. I’m not even a fig person, but the beet-and-fig combo with the carrot purée is unlike anything I’ve tasted before. The pumpkin ravioli? Amazing. Actually amazing. And the baked ricotta definitely got an upgrade, I just wish they’d send out a little more focaccia with it. Service was on point too. Shoutout to Amber, the bartender was great, and the whole vibe was 10 out of 10. Spectacular food, great energy. Highly recommend.
I love this place. I went here for my birthday and couldn’t decide what meal I wanted so ordered multiple of them! They have half off pasta and pizza on Wednesdays. The management is always present as well as the owners. Staff is phenomenal and treats you like family. The Chef Theo came out to speak to me after my meal - I had to compliment her on the cook of my fish. Literal Chef’s Kiss. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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