Favorites: Rocco G's Voted Best Italian Food in Manchester
Luigi's Pizza in Lakehurst takes second place in reader poll
With so many great Italian restaurants in Manchester and Lakehurst, picking the best is no easy task.
In our week-long Patch poll, Rocco G's Italian Kitchen in Manchester came out on top with 39 percent of the vote. Luigi's Pizza in Lakehurst took the second spot with 22 percent of votes, followed by Lakehurst's La Gondola with 18 percent. Congrats!
Luigi's receives a special mention for having the most outspoken loyal patrons, many of whom left complimentary remarks about the Lakehurst dining staple in the comments section.
As locals, we encourage you to check out all of the local dining options in Manchester and Lakehurst. Plenty of fine dining in our community awaits.
Thank you to the hundreds of participants in our week-long reader poll of your favorite local Italian restaurants. We hope that you'll continue to vote for your top picks in other categories — a brand new poll starts up on Monday.
Editors Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.
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Rocco G's Italian Kitchen
2114 Route 70, Manchester, NJ (Hudson City Plaza) -
Luigi's
21 Union Ave, Lakehurst, NJ -
La Gondola Restaurant
419 Route 70, Lakehurst, NJ
Kate
12:40 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
what about Linda's Pizza?
fjc
10:47 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Luigis pizza is the best! The service is so friendly too :)
Car
12:48 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
What about Italy best?? they been lakehurst for like 20 years...
Gregory Kyriakakis
1:15 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thanks for those suggestions — they've been added to the poll!
Michael Anthony
1:19 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The best Italian food by far, comes out of my kitchen at home....Hands down!!!
GMH
3:38 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sal and Pete's Italys Best in Lakehurst! everything delicious!!
Sandra
3:53 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Definitely Luigi's Restaurant
Dominic
4:26 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Luigis has been in Lakehurst for 40 years, they are def the best and cleanest
Mark Wendell
7:27 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sal and Pete's.
Dot Douglas
12:19 am on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
La Gondola is the best food i always buy from there very clean and very good ppl that have the place
Ron Rosetto
9:31 am on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Luigi's has the best pizza I'n Ocean County, and a great restaurant offering a variety of Italian dinners. Great family restaurant with good portions and pricing. Eat, Drink and be happy !
Cheri Brister
10:33 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Cafe Napoli? Always our first choice when staying local!
Mary Bianchi
1:55 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Rocco G's hands down. From the apps to dessert....perfect.
Rocco Petrocelli
4:54 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Rocco Gs of course!!!
Rosina
5:23 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigi's is my favorite! Everytime I come back home to Lakehurst I must make a stop!
Tracy
5:28 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigi's takes the cake
stacey bogert
5:28 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigis has the best italian food in lakehurst n always has!!!
Travis
5:31 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
It's not even close. Luigis for sure. I live in Florida now and its the first place I hit when I come home.
Kyle Tintle
5:35 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
No question it's luigis! Best pizza and food ANYWHERE in the tri-state
Dean
6:06 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
When I eat in Lakehurst I always go to Luigi's. Great food and atmosphere.
Stacy
9:13 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Rocco G's may be new, but it is the best freshly made Italian food!!!
Jimmys
9:43 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Rocco G's just opened 2 weeks ago, I smell a cheater
Zeek
9:52 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigis is off Da Hizzle Fa Shizzle My Nizzle. Def the best.
Tania
9:54 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigi's hands down has the best Italian food !!
Brett
9:57 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigi's!! Love the pizza, it's worth the trip from anywhere!!
Penni
10:35 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Best pizza! Can't live without it.... 40 years just says it must be the best
Seans G. AYe
11:39 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigis by far... my parents are scottish and can't cook italian food for shit so I go to luigis
Jenn Z
11:57 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luigis hands down. Nice stuffed mushroom for a starter and love the Chicken Parm.
Jami
11:58 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Love Luigis!!!! Great food, great atmosphere!
Flygrl
1:18 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Yum...best Shrimp,Chicken,Pomodoro I have ever had! And Pizza too!
carmen
8:39 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Been back to Rocco g's a few times since it opened... food is fresh and everything is homemade haven't had a thing we didn't like .... It's got my vote
Jessica
9:15 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Luigis is the best! Has the greatest food, nicest workers and the cleanest around!
Phil
10:11 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Luigi's in Lakehurst, hands down. Luigi is the original Sauce Boss. He's the King of Cannolis, the President of Pepperoni, the Governor of Gabagool, the Senator of the Sfogliatelle, the Mayor or Marinara. Go check it out...you won't be disappointed.
Eraldo Maglara
11:36 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
I can't believe there is any doubt about this... "LUIGI'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA" in Lakehurst is the original king, prince, lord and duke of all Italian restaurants!! Don't even bother trying the rest...when you have found the best!!
Clara Bove
11:58 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Well, I'm Italian and I can tell you Luigi's dishes are delicious and can actually be listed as passionate Italian dishes:: that's AMORE!!!
Lina
2:07 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012
Luigi's makes the best pizza. They will put any topppings and can make the crust thin or thick. They cook it to perfection! I live in Monmouth County and take the ride on the weekends for the food with my husband and my two children. Great casual ambiance with live music. I am looking forward to the warmer weather to enjoy their relaxed outdoor space.
omad
9:46 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
I agree with one of the posters, sounds to me like Rocco G's may have a few ringers if they came out on top. Everyone I know that has gone there has not been charmed. Hefty prices, watery gravy (tomato sauce), lousy bread.
Nancy
4:28 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
My two favorite restaurants in town are Cafe Napoli, and Emelios, on 571, I"m Italian, and am very picky. . . both have great Italian food, never got anything I didn't like for 5 years now. . . only difference it Emelio's has FRESH brewed Ice Tea, not from a fountain, and they make a great salad.
E M C
12:36 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
I live on the beach and drive to Lakehurst for Luigi's. Fantastic pizza for sure. Must add that Emilio's is great also. How the heck were they forgotten about? They're a gem!