Readers' Choice: Italian Restaurant

For some diners it's the smell of the fresh-baked Italian bread and the tang of the freshly-grated parmesan cheese, for others it's the perfect al-dente pasta with just enough savory tomato sauce on top.

Northern New Jersey is nearly synonymous with Italian food and the "abondanza" we have makes us spoiled.

We love our bolognese with tender meat, our pesto with fresh basil and just the right amount of garlic, and our parmigiana sandwiches to be served with the mozzarella cheese still bubbling on top.

That said, it can be a tall order to pick the very best favorite Italian food in Fair Lawn -- there are a lot of options. But that's what we're asking you - our Patch readers - to do.

Starting this week, we want to know your "Patch Favorites," starting with Italian restaurants.

Options include:

Here's what you need to do:

• Cast your ballot.
• Tell your friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers, doctors, letter carriers and anyone else you know to do the same.
• Use our comment tool to tell us what makes the restaurant your favorite. Is the secret in the sauce, is it the crumbled sausage instead of the sliced, is it the friendly service?

The voting runs until 9 a.m. Friday and the story will stay on the home page all week to give you time to vote. The winner will be announced at noon Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments below, and the most positive reviews on Patch Places. 

If we've inadvertently left off your favorite Italian spot, just let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the list.

Thanks in advance for voting your culinary conscience! See you Friday!

Editors Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.