Emilia G
I love love love this place. I think Italian food tastes here better than anywhere else in the area. I had hot antipasto and grilled octopus with seared tuna for the entree. Everything was delicious and octopus was so tender I give 10 stars! Staff were very friendly too and they also have a big variety of desserts
… moreJeannette Mejias
Authentic Italian food. BYOB and the bakery is to die for. The owners are great and the vibe is warm and cozy. A favorite spot time and time again
… moreJalyssa Soto
Wanted to take my mom out for a nice bday dinner and came across this gem. I knew the food was going to be good the Moment i walked in, and could hear almost everyone in the restaurant speaking Italian, or with a distinct Italian accent. The service was great with I think it was the owner that came to the table asking us how the food was. We were asking about some of the delicious dishes we were served and he was just charming and told us about how they make it. He provided complimentary wine and an additional side. We ate the chicken Regina, chicken Francese and tiramisu . Definitely coming back.
… moreRich Paleski
My guests live out of the country and only here for a short time. Queen Margarita Trattoria in Nutley, NJ was highly recommended by a friend.
The food and the appetizers were well prepared. The service was polite and prompt. The Italian pastries for dessert were very good.
Expect to pay a 20% mandatory tip for parties of four or more.
… moreClaire Thant
Melissa helped us with our orders and answered all our questions, she’s great! The frutti de mare and short rib were delicious! Will be back!
… moreEloy Yip
With more Italian restaurants in New Jersey than any other type of cuisine, it’s hard to narrow down our favorite ones, ranging from white tablecloth fine dining to casual family-style restaurants. Every town probably has at least one solid Italian spot, and there are over 500 towns in the Garden State.
Situated in the heart of Nutley on Washington Avenue, hidden beneath a dark red sign, we decided on Queen Margherita Trattoria, named after the 19th-century Italian royal, for dinner as first-timers. A reservation was easily made by calling this popular local restaurant.
Upon arrival at this cozy, welcoming, and lively vibe, my partner, our friends, I were greeted by the staff and got a table in the main dining room, which was a bit tight.
For appetizers, we decided on Grilled Octopus and Meat Rice Balls. As the main meal, we opted for Pollo alla Parmigiana, Pollo Regina, and Sea Bass Marechiara.
A complimentary basket of bread baked in the wood-burning oven with a dipping sauce of olive oil and finely diced vegetables began our meal.
The dishes are all homemade with time and care, which comes through in each and every dish. They were deliciously tasty with the right amount of seasonings. The owners clearly love their heritage and honor that legacy with everything they do.
The staff was very accommodating, polite, and well-paced; our server was James. The portions were huge and the price reasonable.
It’s not just any Italian restaurant when one has the owner, Pasquale, singing to the patrons and feels right at home, which we can recommend.
… moreAndrew Menyhart
Visited tonight for the first time and I must say our experience was very good. It’s a BYOB restaurant so bring your own.We had a party of six and we were seated right away, it’s helps if you call in advance and make a reservation. The seating is very tight but ok. The fresh bread was delightful and it’s made on the premises. The food was very good and plated beautifully. The stuffed flounder was excellent, and the sea bass, mussels and shrimp were very good. The bakery attached to the restaurant is outstanding. The service was very good and the prices are very fair. Will definitely be back.
… moreEric Fernandez
Queen Margarita has one of the best. Authentic Italian food dishes you will ever have. They also have a great bakery that has the most delicious desserts. And the price point is on point . I highly recommend
… moreJersey Joe
Always great. Tried the swordfish tonight, excellent.
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… moreVincenzo izzo
No star. Pizzas was either burned or raw ugly to watch and unbeatable. We sent back 6 of 9 and the 3 that we keep was partially eated.They didn’t charge for the pizzas but we need to order for take out from another pizzeria.
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