Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Downtown Maplewood

    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Downtown Maplewood Photos

    Recommended Reviews - Downtown Maplewood

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Local Flavor 284 times last month within 5 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Artie's

    Artie's

    4.4(973 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Delicious food, bright and relaxed atmosphere, and great service all around. Artie's is a fantastic…read morefamily-friendly restaurant that not only specializes in wood-fired pizzas but also baked goods like breads and pastries. I always love trying something off their seasonal pizza menu; during my most recent visit, I loved their maple bacon pizza, which had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They don't accept reservations, so expect it to be pretty busy, especially during the weekends. Note that they also only have a limited cold food menu during the off hour between lunch and dinner.

    Still easily my favorite pizza in NJ, no contest. Since moving to the new location, Artie's is…read morebetter than ever!! The restaurant itself is spacious and has an inviting atmosphere. Love going in the warmer weather when they open up the doors and have the bar serving on the patio. And let's face it, if you know anything about Arite's you know that there will always be a wait on the weekends. Having the bar and the patio makes waiting a breeze! The food is seriously better than ever. I actually think the pizza is even better at this new spot than the previous location. The sleeper favorite for me is the maple bacon pizza. Takes the white pie to another level and has become a go to for me. Always, I repeat always, order the meatballs and save the sauce for your pizza crust. The farmers salad is always a must for me as well. No one does a salad like Artie's. Give this place a shot because trust me, you won't be disappointed.

    Photos
    Artie's - Almond croissant

    Almond croissant

    Artie's - Caciocavallo with Jalapeños

    Caciocavallo with Jalapeños

    Artie's - Manhattan

    See all

    Manhattan

    Giorgio's Ristorante - NY Cheesecake Ala mode

    Giorgio's Ristorante

    4.2(144 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I came to Giorgio's for a friend's surprise birthday party. The private room downstairs was…read moredecorated immaculately. There was plenty of room for dining, a bar, a photo booth, and a DJ station. The servers were more than accommodating all night. The garlic shrimp, chicken wings with hot sauce, and filet mignon and gorgonzola topped on crostini were delicious. The sicilian salad was flavorful, and the salmon capri was tender and nicely portioned.

    I met fellow Board Members of Empowered Community for a working dinner at Giorgio's Restaurante. We…read moremet early on a Sunday evening at 4:00 pm and were the first customers to arrive that night. I arrived first and was very warmly greeted by Michael, who immediately made me feel welcome. The rest of our party arrived within five minutes, and while waiting we had a very pleasant conversation. Michael ended up serving us as well, and his attentiveness truly elevated the entire experience. We were seated in a large dining room down a few steps, a space typically used for large parties and events. Since it was the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's, the room was set with four-top tables. We were able to choose our table, which offered a great view of South Orange--something that most tables in this beautifully designed restaurant seem to enjoy. The restaurant is BYOB, and one member of our party brought a bottle of red wine. Giorgio's provided attractive, proper wine glasses, which was a nice touch. For appetizers, we shared the Caprese and Calamari Fritti--both excellent. I ordered one of the specials: bone-in pork chops topped with blue cheese over mushroom risotto. Simply outstanding. Others in our party ordered the Chicken Parmigiana with penne vodka sauce and the mushroom ravioli, and they enjoyed their meals just as much as I did. After dinner, two of us had cappuccinos and one had regular coffee. I ordered the chocolate mousse cake, another guest chose the cheesecake, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed dessert and coffee. Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable evening in a wonderful restaurant with a great location, inviting atmosphere, outstanding service, and excellent food. By the time we left, the restaurant had filled up with what appeared to be many locals and repeat customers--always a great sign.

    Photos
    Giorgio's Ristorante - Dining room, usually used for special events and large parties

    Dining room, usually used for special events and large parties

    Giorgio's Ristorante
    Giorgio's Ristorante - Event Room!

    See all

    Event Room!

    Downtown Maplewood - localflavor - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...