Best Italian Restaurants in Hoboken

The best Italian restaurants in Hoboken range from Leo’s Grandevous, the Sinatra era red sauce classic that has been on Grand Street since 1939, to upscale uptown spots like Sorellina and Sirenetta on Washington Street. Below are nine Italian restaurants in Hoboken our team confirmed are open, with addresses and hours taken from each restaurant’s own website.

We focused on full Italian menus, from old school chicken parm and homemade mozzarella to wood fired Neapolitan pizza and seafood crudo. Looking for a broader list? Our guide to the best restaurants in Hoboken covers Cuban, Indian, Spanish and steakhouse picks, including the Italian trattoria Anthony David’s.

Best Italian Restaurants in Hoboken at a Glance

• Oldest and most classic: Leo’s Grandevous, 200 Grand Street (since 1939)
• Old school, cash only: Augustino’s, 1104 Washington Street
• Family favorite since 1993: Margherita’s, 740 Washington Street
• Upscale date night: Sorellina, 1036 Washington Street
• Italian seafood and raw bar: Sirenetta, 1039 Washington Street
• Neighborhood trattoria: Il Tavolo di Palmisano, 700 Clinton Street
• Southern Italian pizza and cocktails: Apulia, 1319 Washington Street
• Skyline views: Blue Eyes, 525 Sinatra Drive
• Giant slices and red sauce: Benny Tudino’s, 622 Washington Street

Hoboken Italian Classics

1. Leo’s Grandevous

If you only eat at one Italian restaurant in Hoboken, make it Leo’s. Leo and Tessie opened it in 1939, and the restaurant calls itself one of the oldest and best known Italian restaurants in town and the best place to appreciate the music of Frank Sinatra, who grew up in Hoboken. Expect red sauce comfort food, a neighborhood bar crowd and walls that feel like old Hoboken. It is open for lunch Wednesday through Friday and for dinner every night.

• Address: 200 Grand Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Sunday to Tuesday 4 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday noon to 10 p.m.; Friday noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday 4 to 11 p.m.
• Phone: (201) 659-9467
• Website: leosgrandevous.com

2. Augustino’s

This small uptown dining room is an old school Hoboken favorite for red sauce Italian. It is dinner only, Monday through Saturday, and it takes reservations, so book ahead for weekends. Its listing says credit cards are not accepted, so bring cash.

• Address: 1104 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Monday to Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday (holiday hours may vary)
• Phone: (201) 420-0104
• Payment: listed as cash only
• Website: Augustino’s

3. Margherita’s

Margherita’s has been Hoboken’s local Italian favorite since 1993, known for homemade pasta, homemade mozzarella and pizza, served with Italian family hospitality. It is a reliable pick for groups and families, and the weekly specials, like spicy lobster pasta with Calabrian chiles, keep regulars coming back. The restaurant also offers weekend brunch and catering.

• Address: 740 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Monday 4 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday noon to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m.
• Phone: (201) 222-2400
• Website: margheritasrestaurant.com

4. Benny Tudino’s

Benny Tudino’s is famous for the biggest slices around, and it has been in business for more than 50 years. It is more than a slice shop, though: the menu covers a full lineup of Italian dishes, and it stays open late seven days a week, which makes it Hoboken’s go to after a night out. For more pizza picks, see our guide to the best pizza in Hudson County.

• Address: 622 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday until midnight
• Phone: (201) 792-4132
• Website: bennytudinos.com

Upscale Italian for Date Night

5. Sorellina Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

Sorellina, which means “little sister,” sits at 11th and Washington and is our pick for a special night out. It serves dinner every night and brunch on weekends, and its aperitivo happy hour runs all night Monday and from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday with drink and antipasti specials. Reservations are a good idea.

• Address: 1036 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Dinner Monday to Wednesday 4:30 to 10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 4:30 to 11 p.m., Sunday 4:30 to 9 p.m.; brunch Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Phone: (201) 963-3333
• Website: sorellinahoboken.com

6. Sirenetta

Directly across the street from Sorellina, its sibling Sirenetta (Italian for “little mermaid”) is a coastal Italian seafood and raw bar from owner Gabi Lombardi. The menu leans on shellfish, seasonal crudo and homemade pasta, with a wine list from boutique producers along Italy’s coast. Tuesday is $1 oyster night from 4 to 6 p.m., and there is a late night happy hour on Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to midnight.

• Address: 1039 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Tuesday to Friday opens at 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday opens at noon
• Phone: 201-683-9900
• Website: sirenettahoboken.com

Neighborhood Italian, Pizza and Views

7. Il Tavolo di Palmisano

This corner spot at 7th and Clinton feels like a neighborhood trattoria, with a big bar, indoor and outdoor seating and early weekend hours, opening at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for a daytime meal. It also handles parties and catering, so it is worth knowing about for holiday gatherings.

• Address: 700 Clinton Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Monday to Wednesday 4 to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Phone: (201) 253-0591
• Website: iltavolohoboken.com

8. Apulia

Named for the region in Italy’s heel, Apulia is a Southern Italian craft pizza shop and cocktail bar at the top of Washington Street. Its wine list features only independent and family owned wineries from across Italy, and the menu covers wood fired pizza, fresh pasta, salads and classic starters. The restaurant recommends reserving ahead.

• Address: 1319 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 5 to 10 p.m.; Thursday 1 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 1 to 11 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 10 p.m.; closed Monday
• Phone: (201) 238-2336
• Website: apuliahoboken.com

9. Blue Eyes

Named in honor of Frank Sinatra, Blue Eyes sits on the Hoboken waterfront facing the Manhattan skyline. It bakes Neapolitan pizza in a wood burning oven built with bricks from Naples, alongside pasta, seafood and gelato. In winter the patio is heated and enclosed with clear panels, so you keep the view. Reservations are taken for parties of 6 or more; smaller groups are walk in.

• Address: 525 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
• Hours: Monday to Thursday and Sunday noon to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon to 11 p.m.
• Phone: (201) 683-6861
• Website: blueeyesrestaurant.com

Tips for Eating Italian in Hoboken

• Reserve on weekends. Augustino’s, Sorellina, Sirenetta and Apulia all take reservations, and Friday and Saturday tables go fast.
• Bring cash for Augustino’s. Its listing says credit cards are not accepted.
• Skip the car. Hoboken street parking is tight. Downtown spots like Leo’s and Blue Eyes are an easy walk from Hoboken Terminal, while the uptown cluster around 11th and Washington is a short walk from the 9th Street light rail station.
• Check holiday hours. Hours above are from each restaurant’s website and can change around Thanksgiving and the holidays, so call ahead.
• Time it with Restaurant Week. Hoboken Restaurant Week runs November 9 to 22, 2026, with prix fixe menus and deals around town.

More Hoboken Food and Drink

Make a night of it with a drink first at one of the best bars in Hoboken, or plan a weekend morning around the best brunch in Hoboken and Jersey City. Pizza fans should mark the Hoboken Pizza Fest on November 14, and if you want a view with dinner, see our list of Hudson County restaurants with NYC skyline views.

FAQ

What is the oldest Italian restaurant in Hoboken?

Leo’s Grandevous at 200 Grand Street has been serving Italian food since 1939 and is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Hoboken.

Which Hoboken Italian restaurant is best for date night?

Sorellina at 1036 Washington Street is our top date night pick, and its seafood sibling Sirenetta is right across the street at 1039 Washington Street.

Is Augustino’s in Hoboken cash only?

Its listing says credit cards are not accepted, so plan to bring cash. Augustino’s is open Monday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and closed Sunday.

Where can I get Italian food with a skyline view in Hoboken?

Blue Eyes at 525 Sinatra Drive sits on the waterfront facing the Manhattan skyline and keeps a heated, enclosed patio in winter.

Which Italian restaurants in Hoboken serve brunch?

Sorellina serves brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Margherita’s has a weekend brunch menu. Il Tavolo di Palmisano also opens at 11 a.m. on weekends.

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