Run, don't walk. 5 out 5 stars, certainly more if they were…read moreavailable, if there's any place that I thought deserves it. I don't know how I heard about this place but somewhere on the internet. It's been going viral. As it should. This is one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. It absolutely blew me away. We're talking flavor combinations like Saddle River Inn by Chef Jamie Knott and Bill Van Pelt's ecclectic James on Main. This is rarified air. I came on a Tuesday right when they opened for dinner at 5:30. I was the only person in the establishment for a bit, but then it filled up by the time I left. I had the privilege of being waited on by Beth, the bartender, who's been bartending in the building since 2 different establishments ago. She was fantastic and a consummate professional from my walk in to my walk out. I was frequently greeted by manager Alex. We spoke about the best restaurants in north Jersey. Agreed on gems like Prime 94 in Fairfield and River Palm Terrace in Edgewater. He's been in the business and knows what he's talking about. I got the price fixe menu for $69. It included first - some bread appetizer (not pictured) and then a shrimp and (eggplant?) or zucchini appetizer. I also got some free bread with olive oil. Next up was the egg yolk raviolo. And it's exactly how you heard. The star of the night. I love eggs so I'm a little extra biased. I asked Beth if I could also try the butternut squash agnolotti and she hooked it up complimentary. For the main course, I paid the $10 upcharge for the lobster and it came in this sweet sauce. Succulent is the word I'd use. Lots of lobster. I am happy with the choice I made. Now I only eat one meal a day so my only complaint at this point was that I was still hungry. But most people would be well and full by this point. So I asked for the menus again. I ordered scallops. Came with some fried leeks. Truly out of this world flavors in every dish. The price fixe comes with 1 dessert. I wanted to try 2 so I got 1 à la carte. A pistachio crème brûlée tart and a pistachio hazelnut dessert. I recommend the former. I also had 2 beers. I'm telling you I can eat. But the bill came out to a very pleasant surprise of $160. I had to do a double take to see if my girl Beth hooked me up anywhere on there but outside of the complimentary small portion of the agnolotti, nope, that was the price. I made sure to hook her up though! 5 words for the 5-star restaurant. Can't wait to come back.

Had the best time at Scalini! The service was amazing, all the servers where very attentive and…read morewere great at making suggestions for what was best on the menu. Loved having the prix fixe menu and getting a small taste of multiple dishes. The space itself is beautiful and very warm and inviting. Will definitely aim to be back sometime soon!

I came here for a quick slice before my paint + sip class next door at Painting with a Twist and it…read moredidn't disappoint! The staff was friendly and I was the only customer there at the time, so service was very quick. They're located in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking in their lot. I ordered a slice of chicken bacon ranch pizza and it was delicious. Crust was crunchy and dough wasn't too thick. I'm a fan!

This is a great place for both Pizza and Entrees. I like that their entrees come with both pasta…read moreand salad. The owner and staff are very friendly and accommodating to your needs. Definitely would recommend to family and friends. Frequent customer.

We were a party of 4 last night, with reservations for 6:30PM, seated right at the door in the bar…read morearea. I had my back to the bar, but from what I was able to see this is a very cozy place. Service was quick and attentive, and we did not feel rushed and were able to enjoy a pleasant time chatting. Drinks: the black walnut Manhattan, Fig jam old fashioned, wine , beer and port. Drinks were all excellent, i tasted the Manhattan and enjoyed it over the Fig Jam. For apps: Clams oreganato (the couple with us enjoyed this), flat bread (was much more like pizza than flat bread, but still tasty, per my husband), and on the special New England Clam Chowder which was very good, not too thick and decent and fresh clams in it. Entrees: Shrimp Risotto scampi, very flavorful Risotto cooked perfectly. Two of us ordered the Cajun Mahi Mahi, over spinach with mashed, and 2 shrimp. the Cajun sauce was tasty with the perfect amount of heat, shrimp and mahi-mahi fresh and cooked perfectly. Rigatoni Bolognese which my husband enjoyed and said it was almost as good as my Italian mother's (like a good son-in-law) lol Dessert: Crème Brûlée - Brûlée was perfect, the crème was a little too thick for me. I ate it and enjoyed it, but not the best I've had. My husband ordered the key Lime Pie happy that it did not include nuts in the crust as some do, he thought it was good. Overall we had an enjoyable albeit pricy meal with good service. I would come back if other's wanted to go but it would not be my go to place.

We always have a great experience when we come to this restaurant. The staff are very friendly. The…read moreplace is beautifully decorated and very clean. It is a very large restaurant with plenty of seating either in the main dining room or in the two separate dining areas. They have a great drink and wine by the glass selection and the prices are reasonable for the portion size and the quality of food you receive.

My dining companion and I were really looking forward to our dinner at Nostrana after her father…read moreinvited us to celebrate her birthday. While we all agreed the flavorful and well-executed food and cocktail programs remain worthy of five stars, the overall experience was just slightly disappointing compared to past visits due to some minor lapses in service. Our server completely forgot to bring the house bread and infused butter to the table. More disappointing was the lack of birthday recognition, especially compared to our previous visits and observing other tables around us receiving that recognition. Despite noting the occasion in our reservation, there was no special touch during the meal beyond a casual 'happy birthday' when we were first seated. It was hard not to notice other parties sitting nearby receiving complementary champagne and being serenaded by their servers over a birthday candle during the dessert course while our table was overlooked. My father-in-law was visibly disappointed to miss the opportunity to embarrass his first-born with that classic celebratory experience. It was a letdown because we've had stellar experiences here before, but this felt like an 'off' night for the front-of-house team. The food is absolutely still worth a visit, but I hope the service returns to the more attentive and celebratory level we've come to expect.

I would love to have had the food, but the kitchen closed before 8 on a Wednesday night…read more I arrived about 7:50 and no food service. Not even a roll or anything, or even a discount on a drink for the inconvenience. I understand a slow night, but at least do something for your customers who show up.

This is our go to restaurant...excellent food, service is great they treat us like family and…read morereasonably priced. I would highly recommend!

The food is amazing and the service is exceptional! My favorite Italian restaurant in north jersey!read more

my girlfriends and I had such a wonderful dining experience celebrating our birthdays. Suzette…read moretruly made everything special she was warm, attentive advised on some if our food and drink selectin. we come once a year to celebrate the food is 10/10, we decided we need to do this more often. we will be back before our next birthday celebration. thank you Suzette for a lovely experience lastly when we were there the year prior, we had a very nice male server we don't remember his name, but the experience was memorable. Great food great staff and beautiful ambience

Great place for a special occasion steak. The valet parking either adds to that experience or feels…read morelike an additional cost, but the food quality and ambiance is top notch, so not having parking is the trade off. The service was prompt and the server answered all of our questions about the menu. The bread was soft little salty rolls. Some of our party split the tomahawk which was massive, cooked to perfection, and very juicy. I got the lamb chops which were superb and so meaty. The polenta/broccoli rabe didn't really add much. For sides, the creamed spinach was more cheesy than creamy, but if you like cheese, it works. The parmesan truffle fries were likewise very cheesy and a great blend of salty and crunchy. The mac n cheese was good, but the lobster pieces were smallish. We did go overboard with the cheese sides, but they went so well with the main dishes. Dessert seemed like a must. We shared the apple cider donut bread pudding, which was very unique and blended the cold ice cream with the hot apple, dense pudding. We also had to try the 10 layer chocolate cake and the sheer size is amazing, but it was also richly chocolate flavor. The more unique dish and classic dish were both winners, and I couldn't even choose a favorite Everyone had a good time, the dishes were all amazing, and it's worth the splurge to celebrate yourself or a loved one.

I tried this restaurant for the first time on Mother's Day. Set in a beautifully converted old…read morechurch, I wasn't quite sure what to expect--but I was impressed from the moment I arrived. From the charming wrap-around porch to the bar glowing with underlighting, the atmosphere is effortlessly stylish and inviting. I ordered the truffle gnocchi, which were magnificent--perfectly soft, pillowy bites packed with flavor. For dessert, the vanilla bread pudding was absolutely sublime and the perfect ending to the meal. The waitstaff was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. We had an early dinner reservation but decided to extend the evening with drinks at the bar. The bartenders were engaging, fun, and clearly skilled at what they do--they made excellent cocktails and added to the overall experience. All in all, it was a fantastic evening. I'm already looking forward to going back.

We started with the pear salad which was tasty but very small portion. The lumache vodka pasta my…read morewife had she liked alot. I had the Chicken Arca which was good. We finished up with the Piststashio Ricotta cake Which was very tasty. The place is pretty. High ceilings nice decor. The service was okay. As waiters and waitresses would assist like a team effort. The food was good and we will most likely be back again.

We're regulars at Columbia's bar and keep coming back for the exceptional service. Every bartender…read morehere is attentive, professional, and engaged--a refreshing change from the typical bar experience where staff are often distracted by their phones or each other. They notice when new guests arrive and make everyone feel welcome. The thin crust pizza is consistently excellent and never disappoints. However, the kitchen's execution on other dishes can be hit-or-miss. We've had the penne vodka range from outstanding--rich and perfectly seasoned--to disappointing with a bland, watery sauce. The salads are generally reliable and well-prepared. If the kitchen could match the bar staff's consistency, this would easily be a five-star establishment. The outstanding service and great pizza keep us coming back, but we're hoping for more reliability across the full menu.

The staff is awesome here, friendly, and helpful. The food is delicious. Pizza is excellent with a…read morethin crust. Drinks are great. Nice bar and dining area to sit and enjoy your meal one of my favorite places.

I did not have high expectations when we chose this restaurant for a quick lunch, but I was…read moreEXCEPTIONALLY surprised at the quality of food and friendliness of the staff. I had the mussels which came with a huge bowl of wonderful, delicious white sauce and more garlic than I've ever seen in my life ....along with toasted bread that was delicious. It's an absolute excellent value and enough for a full meal. My friend had a Caesar salad that was beyond the ordinary with real grilled shrimp. The prives were very reasonable and the Service delightful. ( very friendly waitress). I would highly recommend ....not fancy just great quality food and friendly service!

I thought this place would be busy on a Saturday night so made a reservation but was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find the restaurant not so busy for an early dinner. There is a small little parking lot that can fit 4-5 cars right off the main road. Inside was decorated with cute Christmas decor, and the domestic violence scene from Godfather Part 1 casually playing on the TV while I'm trying to eat my food. Good variety of options of appetizers, small shared plates, pizza, fresh pasta, and entrées to choose from our group decided to split the popular pizza. Then everyone offended for themselves - our table ordered the gnocchi with pesto and chicken Milanese, chicken parmigiana with penne, Arancini, and the "focaccia"/house garlic bread. The Arancini was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and luscious on the inside. The pizza was a perfect sweet and savory combo of burrata, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze. The pesto was a bit thin and ate a little soupier than I prefer. Buyer beware with the focaccia - although it's called focaccia, it's also listed under the pizzas so it was served thin and crispy like a pizza rather than thick and fluffy like we had been expecting. I would absolutely return again to try all the other dishes, especially the shared plates, different pizzas, and other fresh pasta offerings.

Tuscany Villa Ristorante in Montville is a casual BYOB Italian restaurant featuring tasty cuisine,…read morea casual, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service -- making it one of those rare spots that works just as well for a low-key date night as it does for a big family dinner. The ambiance is what one would expect from a casual BYOB -- slightly better than average decor; attentive but not overwhelming service; and freshly-made and tasty classic Italian favorites at reasonable prices. I recently attended a surprise birthday party for a friend at Tuscany Villa and I can't say enough good things about our experience. The kitchen executes well on flavorful and beautifully presented dishes and every member of the staff was incredibly professional and attentive, making sure that our group was well-taken care of all evening. The dinner menu features typical pizzeria cuisine including a variety of slices and hot and cold subs as well as a variety of more Italian favorites including pastas, chicken, and shrimp dishes, which offers enough variety to appeal to everyone (including those with dietary restrictions like gluten or dairy intolerance). It's obvious that the chef takes pride making meals that present well and taste great. It's rare to find a spot that hits the mark on both high-quality cuisine and seamless hospitality. We'll definitely be back! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home or stop at the liquor store next door for some adult beverages to enjoy with your meal. Tuscany Villa Ristorante is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Portions are often generous; consider sharing an appetizer or entree if you're not planning on taking home leftovers.

Place has gone to shit, so lets dissect this corpse shall we?…read more Garlic Bread - Toast with an obscene amount of "jarlic" on it...yes the jarred garlic Shrimp Pasta - Why is the sauce sweet? Alfredo sauce isn't supposed to be sweet. Also why was there a hair in it? "Short Rib" Ravioli - Here's where we get into potential lawsuit territory (not by me but by a future customer). Ignoring the fact that the sauce was rank, the "short rib" looked and tasted like packaged tuna, and the ravioli being uncut...HALF OF THE DAMN SERVING WAS PUMPKIN RAVIOLI. HALF. Now had i been allergic to pumpkin (which btw, isn't even on the goddamn menu), this would have been a MAJOR health hazard. My server's response? "Oh maybe the chef just ran out and replaced it with that haha" Haha? Yeah how very funny of you and how very intelligent of the chef to just replace half the dish randomly with a potential allergen without notice. Zero accountability, zero flavor, zero fucks given.