05/08/2026 Stopped in before heading over to the Mayo PAC with friends. This was our first time here. We'd passed by many times walking around Morristown, but never stopped. We're all glad we did. We were seated downstairs, which was a little 'basementy" (not a real word)... but not terrible either. It was a bit more quiet than it was upstairs, so it evens out. We had 2 orders of Chicken vino bianco, 2 orders of branzini (o), one order of Veal piccata and my bucatini with clams, shrimp and bay scallops. (in a nice white wine sauce) and everyone enjoyed their meal. Decent sized portions and very good service will probably find us back here next time we're in the Morristown area. ... and it's a BYOB. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Chicken Vino Bianco - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Really great first time here. Made a reservation for Friday night through OpenTable for indoors and was seated as soon as we got there. The waitress came over to tell us the specials and take our food/drink orders. We were served fresh bread, which was delicious and we were able to request more once we finished it. Food: calamari to start was crispy and lightly breaded, definitely something I'd order again. I got the special, which was handmade papardelle with short rib ragu. It was good, but could have used more short rib - there was only a few pieces for a pretty hefty portion of pasta. My boyfriend got the shrimp parm, which was a huge portion and also really good. It's BYOB, but still perfect for date night or a celebration - the seating isn't too close together and it isn't too loud. Would love to come back and try something else! read more

I stopped into this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the street a tad distant. When I walked in the place looked so Italian! I was greeted and served by Daniel and he was nice! I ordered: Octopus with side salad Pappardelle with Short Rib Chicken Marsala with vegetables Affogato The food was delicious! The Pappardelle was my favorite! It was flavorful! All in all a great experience! read more

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Pavesi is such a cozy little gem in Morristown with an authentic Italian feel. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay awhile. It's the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner that still feels special. The service was great and it's also BYOB. Perfect for a date, family dinner, or just a night out! read more

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Classy yet nuanced Italian BYOB in Morristown within a short walk to the Green. Have brought out of town coworkers here twice, once a party of five inside and the other just two of us outside. Great experience each time. Excellent service and great food. I look forward to returning! read more

Met up with friends there on a Friday based on their recommendation, and everything was delicious and served in nice portion. The service was friendly and pretty fast. The only part that's missing was the live entertainment, so we didn't get to hear the nice Beatles; we'll have to go back then ^_^ read more

For my husbands birthday, I organized an early dinner for 20 people here. We had a slghtly tight timline due to catching an MPAC show a few doors down. The prep and support provided leading up to the event was fabulous. I was able to pre-select appetizers, salads and pastas to share family style as well as drop off wine for the group (yay BYOB). The day of, we had a gorgeous long table set up alongside a fireplace. The staff kept the food coming at a steady pace. They kept wine glasses full, and ensure we had everything we needed. Everyone's selected entrees had reviews ranging from "yum" to "delicious" - and overall, we had not a single thing we'd ask to change in our experience. Absolutely would return and support this business. read more

We enjoyed our dinner at Pavesi Ristorante prior to seeing a show at MPAC. The entire staff from the hostess, our server and busters were all very friendly & attentive. We had two children in our party and they were very accommodating to their requests. The decor was beautiful done for winter holidays, although the restaurant was completely booked you didn't feel cramped. We shared several delicious appetizers and entrees from the penne aka vodka, chicken Parmesan and the red snapper special; all fabulous including a cup of coffee and cannoli to end on a high note! We didn't feel rushed, the food flowed nicely and made our show in plenty of time. Tip: we parked closer to the restaurant and paid the meter as there is no public parking at MPAC. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Red Snapper Special topped with crabmeat, shrimp & scallops - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

The environment was wonderful and the food was delicious, however, I paid $32 for lobster ravioli and received 4 medium-sized raviolis on my plate. The portion of food did not match the portions that my friends received who were dining with me. I did not feel completely full when I finished, and I feel I paid way too much for the amount of food I got. Otherwise, the place was great and the service was wonderful. read more

Delicious seafood specials make this a place worth coming back. Yes they have all the standard Italian dishes especially my favorite of orichiette with sausage and broccoli rabe. For my fellow Morristown residents who remember when this place had a different name, the breadsticks are still great and it's still bring your own wine. You can dine outside, it's a little close to the traffic and the people going by, but still nice on a warm evening. After eating too many breadsticks we started with a caesar salad, just barely enough for two people to split, a bit heavy on the dressing, $12. I tried the seafood special of scallops clams mussels calamari and a lobster tail over black pasta in a mildly spicy red sauce, delicious. My dining companions got grouper with potato and veg for about $34, also shrimp over linguine in a garlic butter wine sauce for $24, everything was excellent. Unfortunately we left no room for dessert this time, there were many good choices. A plate of pasta with big shrimp on top is $24, a few years ago I would've said that's outrageous, now it's starting to look downright fair. Cash is still preferred, 3% extra to pay by credit. Vegetarian rating: four stars, the appetizers and entrées include many great choices with no animal protein. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Breadsticks! - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Great food and great service.. Very friendly owner and talented chef.. byob too with mellow music.. good for dates read more

The service was slower than molasses going uphill in January. The food was just meh, except the meatballs which were good (thus the 2 star review). Prices are high, but in line with the best of the Italian restaurants in the area (these are not "pizza place" prices). The portions are average-to-small with no salad or pasta sides coming with dinner. With so many other places in Motown, I don't see us going back here. read more

Great service and atmosphere with live entertainment. They served yummy garlic knots with bread sticks and had a bottle of olive oil for dipping. We had clams casino and fried calamari balsamic for appetizers fresh and delicious. My entrée was Veal Marsala which was tender and a beautiful presentation. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Veal Marsala - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Visiting the area and decided to try. The bread is delicious and we had a shrimp fra diavlo and a short rib and burata pasta, with a slice of cheesecake shared for desert. It was $99 - slightly expensive but it was good quality. Nice atmosphere, waitstaff and employees were good. I would return. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! Chef Sam works wonders in the kitchen. From the apps to the meals to dessert, everything was finger licking good. The hospitality at this restaurant was great too, we had two toddlers in our group and the staff was so attentive towards them. 10/10 recommend the chicken parm with vodka sauce! read more

Had rehersal dinner for 25 people. Food was excellent, served on time, served hot, fresh garlic knots , 4 servers - our glasses were filled often, fresh silverware with each course, took care of everyone's needs. Highly Highly recommend for great Italian food. read more

Awesome service and food was delicious. Top notch. Had the eggplant parm dinner. Can't wait to return.

Delicious!!! BYOB Italian restaurant in Morristown with no corkage fee - WIN!!! Food was amazing - for apps we got the burrata special, fried calamari, and meatballs in vodka sauce. So good! The meatballs in vodka sauce convinced a few people at the table to get a vodka sauce dish as there entree! The restaurant is super cute, but a little on the smaller side. We were a group of 6 and got some glares for being a little loud (but 6 Italians at the table and that will happen, oops!) we apologized to our waitress, but she didn't seem to be bothered lol! Waitress was super friendly and attentive! We will definitely be back read more

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Great food! And BYOB which is nice. Kevin Jonas has eaten here which was a bonus. Unfortunately he wasn't there the night we were. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Pavesi was EXCELLENT. They hosted my wedding dinner and every course of the prefixed menu was very savory. I loved all of the dishes and the portions were perfect. My family was very happy as well. The staff was very accommodating in making my wedding special and allowing me to decorate the private space and play music. Can't wait to go back for dinner soon. read more

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This is a great little romantic Italian spot close to the Mayo Performing Arts Center. On a busy evening they were able to accommodate us. Live music provided the right ambiance for the evening. It's always a great start when you are served a basket of freshly baked bread. So many restaurants have skimped out on this. Pasta was delicious! We were very pleased with the dishes. Great portion and good value for the money. We were able to bring our own wine (just bought it next door) which helps to save some money. Service was prompt. We had a fabulous time here. We would come back again. read more

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Had a great meal & catch up with friends tonight here. First time coming to Pavesi, due to Morristown's lovely parking situation, especially on a Friday night, we were the last two to arrive. The host (who honestly may have been the owner?) Moreen, escorted us to a room downstairs. Our server Faustov was extremely patient. He waited until a group of loud, excitable ladies exchanged hugs & niceties since we hadn't all been together as a group since September. Although we were only 15 minutes late, the wine was flowing & the laughter from our groups voices were already high pitched, poor Faustov, again repeated the specials with a smile, which seemed to be endless, both for appetizers and mains. Good thing about being a BYOB, no hassle talking drink orders. Bread sticks & garlic knots, water was given out right way by his helper/busser - I didn't catch her name. None of us had been here before, it was a central meeting place since we were coming from Ocean, Somerset, Passaic, Union & Hunterdon counties. Within an hour another larger party came down with 14 to celebrate a guys 32nd birthday who were extremely loud & rambunctious, as we were finishing our shared appetizers of eggplant rolitini, specials; grilled octopus ~ which was delicious & cooked perfectly & a Burrata salad. All were very tasty. One in our party is gluten free, and although no items are written GF, Faustov was able to guide her in what to get & they did have GF pasta available, although not marked on menu! The acoustics downstairs quickly became like being in a stone wine seller or bunker, I strained to hear the person next to me & began trying to read lips. Luckily Faustov had taken our dinner order, which arrived shortly after they took our apps away with the silverware, which I love!! Hate when servers leave dirty silverware off of your plate (or worse the tablecloth) for your next course, give me a clean set; which the did for all! There was a little bit of good humor shushing between the two larger parties & one last table of four which was tucked in the corner. Faustino & a busser were in charge of the entire room & did well taking care of us. My one friend after a one loud ssshhh from one of the boys at the birthday table dinged her class & we all went silent that's when we learned it was his 32nd birthday & we all jovially yelled out "Happy Birthday " . We also joined in singing to him later on, I'm sure upstairs thought the room was rented out for one big group!? Our meals were served all at once, from salads with grilled salmon, pasta dishes, osso bucco, scallops to short ribs. Everyone loved their choices & managed to let each other have little tastes where needed. Honestly the four main specials all sounded fabulous! We were too full for dessert but some enjoyed coffees & cappuccino (a little heavy on the foam tho, had to take a lot out to be able to get to the coffee). All in all it was a lovely restaurant, it was packed both upstairs & downstairs. The food & service was top notch. If I had a complaint it would be about the acoustics downstairs, extremely bad, had trouble once room was full to hear anyone, even who was next to you. For 8 people with various meals in different price points, & three shared appetizers, I thought $62 a person was a little steep (they did charge more $ for using credit vs cash, which I've seen a 10 % discount for using cash but never an up-charge for using a cc), especially with BYOB. They had a violin player who sang upstairs, in passing twice to use the ladies room, unless right on top of her, I couldn't hear her at all, she was positioned right at the top of the stairs where we sat, which was completely open, and decorated beautifully with candles. I will come back again with a couple or on date night to try sitting upstairs or when there outside seating is open, I read that they do that. I would recommend trying it out, just be expected to pay more than your average Italian meal & be prepared to have your ears perked up & to speak loudly. If you can't get street parking (meters only last 2 hours so try to park close) DeHeart St parking garage is very close! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of acoustics & up-charge for using credit (especially when 6/8 paid cash) I can live with the heftier prices for the meals bc everything was fabulous & the service was good. Faustov was outstanding. read more

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We had an amazing dinner at Pavesi this weekend. We ordered the broccoli rabe and sausage app with long hots to start. For entrees, we had the scallop special and tortellini which were both excellent. Our servers were extremely attentive, and they even had a live acoustic performance in the dining room which was great. The prices were incredibly reasonable and the quality of food was excellent, highly recommend! read more

Since my partner and I weren't able to eat at our first choice, we were in luck and went next door to this classic Italian restaurant that offered indoor dining. Our temperature was taken by an apparatus as we walked in. There were a few patrons having dining and was whisked to a table. Social distancing is enforced at this establishment. We were greeted by our server, Tianny. The menu was downloaded via QR scan on your phone. Warm delicious and crunchy bread rolls and garlic breads were offered to us. We decided on the lasagna and chicken francese accompanied with vegetables and potatoes. The meal came out hot and the right size portion. The owner Moe would come by to make sure everything was okay. There were no complaints. This was definitely a nice treat and it's BYOB, priceless. This is definitely a place we could recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Food was absolutely to die for!! I had the chicken Francese it melted in my mouth, my family had the veil chop the flavor was so delicious. Along with the scallops. We got to meet the amazing chef behind it all he is so sweet and talented we are definitely coming back !! read more

Stopped by on a cold windy afternoon. A couple was walking out as we we're considering trying it out and they raved about the food and service so we were convinced and gave it a shot. Everything was excellent. The octopus special was beautifully grilled so delicate and flavorful. We had the cacio e pepe which was good but the winning dish was by far the penne maremonte! Would highly recommend trying it, you will want to lick the plate clean. They serve warm soft bread sticks and garlic knots with fresh EVOO. For dessert we had the coconut crème brûlée (served with toasted coconut on top) which was nice as well. We were served and helped by Daniel who was a pleasure and gave us great suggestions and was a pro when it came to the menu. Lovely cozy place with friendly and warm staff would definitely visit again! read more

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Wait staff was very accommodative and gave plenty of time to our large group this past Saturday evening. There was even live entertainment (soft vocal singing and violin play). Thank you to everyone including Sam the chef. read more

Update: The owner came to our table to berate us for my review and tell us that we were never welcome again. Actually could not believe how poorly they handled customer relations. Crazy. **** The Spaghetti Carbonara ($18) actually tasted like potato soup with a splash of bacon fat. It was a super bizarre color as well and that was a precursor for how the meal tasted. Had I not been with friends, I would have spoken up more. My friend ordered their scallop special and she said that it was also nothing special -- the peas that came with it were undercooked and inedible and the vodka sauce was watery. Not only that, but they also failed to tell her that the special was $38, which is really something they should mention. The service was also terrible. Our waters were never refilled, not even once, and we had to ask for everything that should be implicitly offered or brought like a wine bucket and wine glasses when we had brought our wine to the table (it is BYOB). They never came back to our table after we got our meals more than once. We asked for separate checks too and they deliberately ignored us without explanation and gave us one check. On top of that, we asked for a table with shade and instead of showing us the available tables, the manager sat us at the first table we passed and said, "This is fine." I'm sorry to say that we'll never return. read more

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Had dinner this past Friday night with friends. Ordered the special salad as well as the pasta special. Both were extraordinary the flavors, the presentation and the wonderful friendly service. This is becoming our go to place. The owner is nearly always there and that is a mark of a great restaurant. I rarely write reviews but this is exceptional. read more

I was surprised! I didn't have high hopes for this restaurant based off of the 3.5 overall Yelp score, but this place is truly underrated. Lovely interior atmosphere and nice outdoor patio. Came on a Saturday night for a party of 3 at around 8pm. Outdoor was fully booked, but interior had some tables. It's a good sign when there's a lot of people. The starter bread is outstanding. You get long rolls and garlic "knots" (more of a circular roll). Omg. So good. I had the chicken francese. I judge this dish based on if I can cut it with a fork - it was soft enough that I could do so. Would have liked a little more lemon flavor, but it was very delicious. Good portion size. The other two people also really enjoyed their meals (chicken parm and the short rib special). We also had a bottle of wine that was purchased literally a stone's throw down the block. For desert I had the carrot cake. It was a little dry, but still tasty. Service was nice, but slow. Perhaps because it was a Saturday night. We also ordered burrata for appetizer, but they forgot. Didn't bother to order it once all of our food came. Would I come again? Yes. read more

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Very basic, no-frills Italian staple, located in the heart of the Morristown dining scene. Reservations are always a plus in the area, but there's a good chance you can get a table here without one. That in itself is telling, as while the restaurant is absolutely fine, they're not doing anything special to set themselves apart. What you're getting here is a consistently above average Italian meal at a reasonable price point. To be honest, none of the food I tried was spectacular, but it was good enough. For example, our octopus appetizer was just a touch on the tough/chewy side. We've had better, but then again, we've had far worse. As an aside, I'd stick with the main menu. The specials aren't all that elevated, and you'll find yourself surprised that they come with a higher than expected price point. They have the good sense to serve a warm bread basket--a simple and appreciated touch that goes lacking in too many places. They are very good about handling dietary constraints, accommodating allergies. They do a good job of communicating what is and isn't safe, and will make adjustments if able. The service was friendly and just good enough. Water gets refilled quickly (when you ask) and sporadically if you don't. Nice indoor space with plenty of outdoor seating for people watching. The outdoor seating offers about 75% cover via tent, so plan accordingly if inclement weather is expected. Bottom-line, this is a good enough restaurant to find yourself if you don't have a reservation elsewhere, but by no means a place to consider if you're able to make a reservation elsewhere at many of Morristown's more interesting culinary options. BYOB. When we went they had a karaoke style performer popping out some live music/singing. read more

So good! I had previously been to Pavesi two years ago, and finally made my way back. Needless to say it was so worth it! I made a reservation for an early dinner on a Sunday and it was delicious! We started out with the calamari, which was fresh and not over breaded. I ordered a special which was scallops and a lobster sauce risotto as my entree, and my boyfriend got the chicken parmigiana (a staple tell tale of Italian restaurants) and entrees were so filling so we had some leftovers to take home! We brought a nice bottle of wine and were provided with an ice bucket. Our server was very attentive. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana Dinner - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Dined here last night with a large group and everything was beyond excellent. The food was delicious with generous portions. The server was very knowledgeable and attentive. He provided a nice, relaxed atmosphere while making sure all guests needs were met. He knew how to handle a large group well and appropriately space the courses. Will be going back again! read more

Great Italian restaurant! Nice ambiance, great service, and terrific food. The gnocchi are little pillows of wonderfulness! read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Gnocchi Napolitano - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Early reservation last night before a show at the MPAC. This place is fantastic; excellent staff and the food is amazing. The overall ambiance is great and even at full capacity it was easy to have a conversation with our friends. Entertainment started at about 6:15 which was nice as well. The owner is very engaging, stopping to ask how everything was. Bread basket with garlic knots served first, very nice. Our waiter Seth was great, asked us if we were going to the show, then providing perfect spacing between courses. We started with Clams Oreganata and Stuffed Mushrooms, both very good. Main courses were 2 pasta dishes and 2 veal dishes. My wife's Orrecchiette was loaded with sausage. Our friends had the Veal Saltimbocca and Veal Pavesi, both very good. My Spaghetti Carbonara was fantastic as well. After coffee and cappuccinos and dessert and we were out in time for the show. We will most definitely be back. read more

My cousins came to visit from Connecticut yesterday and we went to Pavesi for lunch. We had a really great time, it's bring your own booze so we had a bottle of red & white. We had appetizers to die for and their bread was scrumptious. My cousins had short ribs and fish, my brother had veal and I had aldente rigatoni pasta as our main dishes and everything we had was amazing and cooked to perfection. The food, the presentation and the service was first class. Thank you Allah, you served us well. And thank you for holding the clothing left behind. We were happy it was still there the next day. I would highly recommend this place to my friends, family and anyone interested in good food and a nice atmosphere. It's the kind of place You can go casual or dress up. read more

Pavesi Restaurant - Business card - Italian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Ambiance, service and food were amazing. It was threatening rain but we're visiting town and really wanted to get together with friends. They were able to accommodate 5 (plus, our friends dog) under a beautifully decorated awning. Cute location, close to many things. Night life close by was lively, so support local! Will be here again. read more

Excellent service, eggplant parm is breaded and fried and wasn't spongy. Would go back.

I've been here before but tonight I was extremely bothered by the service and food that I felt it needed a review. Our waiter was hardly available and then when we ordered he read us the specials which included a scallop dish over pasta with spinach, zucchini, and tomato. I asked for it to be gluten free and then they brought me scallops over gluten free pasta with NO vegetables at all. This was after waiting an hour for our food so I asked our waiting "wasn't this supposed to come with veggies" to which he said oh idk. Meanwhile he read us the specials twice!!! So I said I wasn't really asking you said it came with vegetables so just please keep that in mind when you bring the bill and then they charged me $45 for scallops over plain gf pasta ...wow. Not to mention we brought our friends and their food came out cold. Very disappointing! read more

We had dinner after symphony at Mayo Arts on Sunday. We just walked in. No reservation. We had the burrata appetizer special which was ok but only 4 tiny pieces of grilled eggplant. I ordered the special scallops over risotto. It was 4 scallops which is a good serving but the risotto was a very small portion (scoop, 1/4 cup). the risotto was done well but the portion for $42 is way overpriced. read more