Well, now I'm just plain mad. There is no way in my mind that the best Italian restaurant in this great state is not from the Jersey Shore. But that is exactly what several national websites claim, and I'm sick of it.
The most recent site I stumbled across was Love Food, and their choice for the Garden State's best is in New Brunswick. They have named a New Brunswick eatery as the top one in the state.
Congrats are in order for Catherine Lombardi, and if you're heading north, you may want to give this place a try. But let's remember, we don't need to travel anywhere for great Italian food.