Natales Italian Restaurant & Pizza

4.5 ( 278 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
600 Valley Rd, Gillette, NJ 07933, United States
+1 908-647-1834

Natalie's Italian Restaurant & Pizza in Gillette, NJ, offers a delightful taste of classic Italian cuisine that captures the essence of old-school New Jersey dining. Patrons rave about the ambiance, described as both cozy and nostalgic, perfect for indulging in hearty, traditional dishes. The restaurant welcomes guests in a shared strip mall, offering both pizzeria-style seating and a more casual dining area at the back.

Reviewers highlight the remarkable pizza, often praised for its perfect crust and generous sauce. One customer noted the satisfaction of a sausage slice, while others are enamored with the accompanying sides, notably the Fried Calamari and Calzones made fresh to order. The marinara sauce, reminiscent of cherished family recipes, adds a personal touch that resonates deeply with diners.

Service at Natalie’s shines, with attentive staff who create a welcoming environment, enhancing the overall dining experience. The atmosphere is alive with local love, making it a cherished community spot. With reasonable prices and a BYOB policy, Natalie’s unpretentiously delivers great food in a friendly setting, truly making it a must-visit destination for pizza enthusiasts and Italian food lovers alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • On-site parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Natales Italian Restaurant & Pizza

Patrick Brennan
Jun 26,2025
Stopped in for a slice today and was pleasantly surprised. Classic old school NJ style pizza, with an atmosphere to match. The guy at the counter was friendly and I enjoyed the sausage slice I got. Great crust and sauce. I'll definitely stop back in next time I'm nearby. Prices were super reasonable. If specialty slices are your thing you won't find much of them here, but if you want a good classic slice try it out!
Thomas Mauriello
Jun 17,2025
You'll experience a lot of local love at Natales which is a local restaurant/pizzeria that some may say is stuck in a time warp based on the older and now kitschy wallpaper but it's a great background for Italian food or maybe even a period movie set. Packed on my visit over the holidays which had at least one group waiting for a table. A large staff of young folks hustle out the orders and wait tables. Very attentive too as we were asked a few times how everything was and if we needed anything. We had only stopped for pizza and not even in the main dining room so 2 for effort. Pizza is very good, other dishes I saw pass by looked amazing like the calamari so will need to stop again and try.
mike rohm
Jun 14,2025
I love the people and the pizza. Every time I went in there they are great . Even if I come in all dirty to get food I got treated no different
Donna R
May 21,2025
Natales Italian Restaurant Seafood and Pizza is located in a strip mall with Lung Yan Chinese Restaurant in Gilette. You can easily pass this place if you blink. Parking is shared lot with the other businesses. With that being said, you can either sit in the front which is the Pizzeria or make your way to the back where there are tables and waitress service. There’s nothing fancy here, but the food is consistently good. Natale’s makes a really good marinara sauce it reminds me of my Nona. I always get extra marinara for the Fried Calamari and their Calzones. They make all their calzones fresh to order and they’re large and stuffed. Their pizza is also very good. Some of my favorite dishes are- Fried Calamari, Chicken Francese, Flounder Francese, Chicken Marsala, Stuffed Chicken with Marsala Sauce, Shrimp and Scallops Cosmo, sauteed String Beans. I also love their desserts- Italian Pastries, Fried Zeppoles, and their Almond cake it reminds me of a good humor almond bar. This restaurant is a BYOB The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They do take reservations for parties of 6 I definitely recommend trying this place.
John Wade
May 7,2025
Such good food and service! Our waiter was so friendly and helpful, trying to make our meal as pleasant as possible. Highly recommended!
Christie K
Apr 1,2025
I have been going to Natale’s my entire life. The back dining room has barely changed, in the most wonderful way (although I miss the fish tank). Everything about this place is unpretentious and wonderful. Food is served HOT. Whenever I’m looking for comfort, I go to Natale’s.
ABC CRU
Mar 16,2025
Old school place with delicious food. Reminds me of the pizza places I grew up with which, sadly, seem to be disappearing.
catarina coimbra
Mar 15,2025
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. The establishment is so friendly and family oriented. The pizza is the best pizza I’ve ever had in New Jersey. Their other dishes are also incredible. If you’re ever in the area I highly recommend eating at this restaurant

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