New Jersey dining highlights feature Italian restaurants and new openings

Several new and notable dining establishments have been highlighted across New Jersey. In the Jersey Shore area, Il Nido in Marlboro and Brando’s Citi Cucina in Asbury Park have been recognized as top Italian restaurants. Il Nido features dishes such as Black Spaghetti with calamari and Wagyu Short Rib, while Brando’s specializes in wood-fired pizza and Veal Napoleon.

In Ocean County, a new Italian restaurant named Oolala Lasagna has opened on Princeton Avenue in Brick. The establishment offers menu items including the ‘White Sonata’ lasagna, which contains ham, spinach, and ricotta in a bechamel sauce.

Additionally, Moe’s Hot Pizza and Grill has launched in Lindenwold, Camden County. Operated by the same team behind Moe’s Hot Chicken and Grill in Voorhees, the new location offers a variety of halal options, including pizza, hot chicken sandwiches, wings, and cheesesteaks.