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Bistro Aldilaitalian

3.5 (221 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Frankie R.

Truthfully I would skip eating at Al Di La. In New Jersey where there's an Italian restaurant on every corner, trust me you can find better. Much better. The service was so poor here. Our waiter took well over a half hour to take our order. He kept completely disappearing. He also forgot food in our order - I'm still waiting for it.... Drinks were terrible and horrendously overpriced for the quality. They also took over a half hour to be served We asked for some more juice to water some drinks down to be palatable and they even changed for this. A literal mouthful of juice. The food was nothing special, I didn't particularly enjoy it. I know this place is always crowded but it's a no from me. Take your business elsewhere.

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Jeff K.

My food was great, service was pretty slow though. I ordered the pork chop with a mix of seeet and hot peppers. Wow they were hot. It was served with some potato slices, which were crispy and flavorful. Bread was served with some butter while I waited on my pork chop. It was delicious.

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Vivian R.

This was definitely one of the restaurants you don't judge by it's location or sign which you can not see unless your standing in front of the restaurant. We walked in almost to walk out but I'm sure happy we stayed. We were greeted by a gentleman who was most likely the owner & sat down promptly and they knew we needed a fast dinner service since we went to a concert at Met Life Stadium which is near by. For appetizers we had the Caesar Salad, tomato & mozzarella, Angelina Kisses & the rice balls they were all surprisingly delicious. For dinner I had the Pork Chop with arugula which was huge perfectly prepared but lacked salt. The Chicken Parm was plentiful & delicious. Grandma Sunday sauce was good with nice soft meatballs & sausage. We ordered a side order of Penne with Vodka & that was the best dish. The desserts looked amazing but unfortunately we were out of time. They have a beautiful new party room in the back. The restaurant doesn't like Italian it has more of a bar atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place.

Cathy G.

My brother in law has been coming here for decades! Long story short get the Jessy salad! It's all about the dressing! We went for Mother's Day so unfortunately it was a fixed menu. But you can taste the freshness with each bite. You can't go wrong with anything you order. Our waiter was attentive despite how busy the place was.

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Jessica L.

Food here is good. Italian like you would think your grandma to make. Delicious comfort food. I liked the penne with vodka sauce and the cheese ravioli is good as well. I am a big fan for the muscles. The staff is just lovely and treats everyone like a friend. We come here when working in town. Love it when we can hit on kareokee night! Everyone is just there to eat drink and have a great time.

Samantha S.

Went here on 5/22. They had live musical guest Bobby Valli brother of Frankie. And he was awesome!! We had an amazing time. All the appetizers were amazing (Calamari, artichoke franchise, general chos cauliflower, and a shrimp appetizer.) Our dinners were outstanding huge portions I got the filet medallions with grilled vegetables and a light sauce it was enough to take home and eat the next day. I also had cheesecake and a chocolate martini for dessert. The wait for drinks and food took a bit but they were busy and our waitress was amazing so it didn't bother us. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be going back very soon!!

COVID TAKEOUT: Chicken parmigiana that came with spaghetti. This was very delicious!!!!
Liz P.

COVID TAKE OUT REVIEW: I've only been to this restaurant two times and the both times I was there, the food did not disappoint. I've seen this place while passing by Rt. 17 a lot and it doesn't look like much but if you drive to the other side, they have a patio and ample parking space. I saw a big tent in the back so they are doing outdoor dining/patio dining. The owner/chef is there most of the time and the food there have been great every time. I've decided to call and order for pick up and they had my food ready in about 40 minutes. I ordered 3 entrees, 1 appetizer, and a salad and total was $78. It was packaged nicely in foil tins and plastic wrapped. They gave it to me in a cardboard box. Go check out their page on FACEBOOK. They just started doing karaoke night and seems to have COVID family meal deals as well. Call ahead and ask for their latest updates though. It's been hard for restaurants to survive in this tough climate and I wish I could support more businesses. I hope ya'll do the same because without them, they won't be able to withstand this pandemic with all these uncertainties.

Ok amazing Rigatoni Vodka Sauce Dinner my son can't stop talking about it .

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America Italian food. Good service, generous portions. Make advance reservations on a band/music night.

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This place has great food, especially the penne vodka. And on weekends there's usually entertainment.

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Authentic and delicious food! Calm and relaxing atmosphere... personalized cuisine and good service.

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yummy delicious! Large portions! Fast service, courteous servers. Owners friendly and down to earth. 'Nuf said!

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4.5(401 reviews)
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Holy shmoly, I love this place. I am not usually in this part of town, so I honestly was not sure…read morehow I would be received when I walked through the door. But the staff was incredibly welcoming right from the start, and that alone earns them five stars. You never know what to expect in a new neighborhood, but they set the tone immediately. The vibe of the restaurant is very comfortable. It is the kind of spot you walk into after a long day or a productive day and you just know you are about to eat something good. It feels like a family run place, even if it is not actually run by family. It has that warmth. You can tell it is an important part of the neighborhood. I even noticed pictures of community members on the wall, which says a lot. Now, the food. There is hot food, cold food, and plenty of items you can take home. I ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich, and let me tell you, it was the size of a skinny football. I am not exaggerating. It took me almost a day and a half to finish it. It tasted exceptional, and I actually had to stop myself from eating the whole thing in one sitting so I would not slip into a food coma. One tip, eat it while it is hot. That is when it is at its peak power. My friend agreed with me about the overall vibe and quality. If I am ever in the neighborhood again, I will gladly go out of my way just to try more of their dishes. You do not find spots like this easily. New York City has great food, but a place with this combination of warmth, quality, portion size, and charm is rare. In another city, this could easily be a reservation only spot packed every night. Here, it fits perfectly in the community. Great job to everyone there. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

My beautiful wife located this place and when i tell you, i thanked her all the way home…read more Lets start out by walking in the door and getting this homely, old school italian feel. It was 40 mins before closing on a Sunday, the complete staff still made us feel lived and welcomed. They went through the menu with us, they described anything that was needed. Let's get to the beautiful ambiance, we sat outside and had a nice romantic evening together. The food was beyond delicious. I got a chicken cutlet parm with vodka sauce on a huge hero. The flavor was on point, texture of vodka sauce was NOT overwhelming. The amount of mozzarella they put on it was perfect to where it had a nice even melt. My bride ordered an eggplant wrap drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze. Cant wait to have to go to NJ for something again just to enjoy this place one more time!

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Bareli's Restaurant & Bar

4.3(223 reviews)
3.4 mi
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Always a pleasure to dine at Bareli's. We were four for dinner recently. The pork chop was amazing…read moreas always. There was a seafood special with squid ink pasta that everyone tried at the table and raved about it. Staff and cocktails were on "point" as usual!!

Bareli's in Secaucus makes a fantastic first impression. The restaurant sits on a busy route with…read moreeasy access in and out, and the parking lot is large enough to accommodate many vehicles. The interior is visually impressive: elegant table linens, comfortable leather chairs, and a dining room that looks polished and upscale. When we arrived, what appeared to be the owner was greeting guests at the entrance. Since he was welcoming everyone and dressed differently from the rest of the staff, we assumed he was the owner. It was a great touch and immediately raised our expectations. Unfortunately, the experience did not fully match that first impression. We started with drinks: a glass of wine for me and an Old Fashioned for my wife. As happens too often in restaurants, the stronger drink was automatically assumed to be mine, and the drinks were delivered incorrectly. It's a small detail, but one that reflects attention--or lack of it. Bread arrived quickly, followed soon after by the food. I ordered the gnocchi with meat sauce. The dish was acceptable, but nothing extraordinary. My wife ordered the house seafood salad, which was very good--fresh, flavorful, and easily the best dish we had that night. Our waiter spoke limited English. Once he realized we also spoke his language, the service became noticeably more relaxed and somewhat overly familiar. He immediately tried to guide us toward the most expensive items on the menu. When I declined coffee after dinner, he responded by saying something along the lines of: "Well, that's your choice, but the coffee here is very good," which felt unnecessary. We also had a small issue with the Old Fashioned garnish. The orange peel looked unusual, so we asked for the drink to be replaced. The waiter did replace it, though he first tried to explain that what we thought were worms were simply marks on the fruit peel. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu, which the waiter promoted heavily as the best dessert to try. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver. Instead of the classic layered presentation, it arrived more like a cup full of cream with a few pieces of soaked bread and very little coffee flavor. The issue was not just the dessert itself, but the expectations created when it was described. Bareli's is a beautiful restaurant with a great location and atmosphere, but the service details and execution didn't quite match the level suggested by the setting.

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4.3(67 reviews)
6.2 mi

We went for breakfast today and it was on point! We had an omelet and scrambled eggs. Everything…read morewas prepared to our liking. Service was also excellent and pricing reasonable! I would go back!

Not run by Sheraton -- and it shows. Stayed here for a week…read moreon business, and had breakfast at this restaurant most mornings. It's not horrible, but there are definitely some areas that need attention -- especially when it comes to hospitality and cleanliness. Staff is hit or miss. Some are friendly and helpful, others seem like they'd rather be anywhere else, especially during the morning shift. The "seat only complete parties" policy is strange -- particularly when the place is nearly empty. Not exactly the kind of flexibility you expect from a hotel restaurant. Food is fine, but overpriced (as expected in a hotel). Nothing to write home about. Definitely skip the pasta -- especially considering some of the best Italian food in the country is just across the river. My biggest issue was with cleanliness. The salt and pepper shakers on every table were grimy and gross -- the kind of thing you don't want to touch, let alone eat near. If you're going to use communal shakers, they need to be cleaned regularly. It's a basic thing, and it makes you wonder what else is being overlooked in the back of house. Bottom line: I wouldn't choose to come here unless I had to. If it weren't for the convenience during a work trip, this would've been a one-and-done visit.

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Giovannis Deli

4.6(336 reviews)
3.1 mi
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A great local italian deli with enormous sandwiches. Daily lunch special as well as home made…read morecannolis. The Classic Italian hero was large and thick enough for two meals. This was a 4" thick tasty, fresh and well seasoned sandwich with plenty of meat and fresh mozzarella. Fast and friendly service. Nice homemade salad selection. This local spot takes pride in what they serve and it shows. Parking is somewhat challenging being that it is located in the middle of a residental street. Well worth the minor inconvenience.

I never thought I would feel personally victimized by a sandwich cut, but here we are. This…read moresandwich was supposed to be split 50/50 with my friend. Instead, I was handed a social experiment in inequality. One side is clearly bigger, heavier, and living a better life than the other. How exactly am I supposed to divide this fairly without looking like the cheap friend who takes the larger piece? What makes this worse is that this was not cut by a new kid or someone learning the ropes. This was cut by one of the senior guys at the deli. The veteran. The supposed professional. Come on man, check your eyes. I literally felt robbed because I had to take the smaller half out of principle. No one should have to suffer like this over a sandwich. Food tasted fine, but the cut ruined the vibe. Do better. A straight line should not be this hard.

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Lunchtime rush.

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Open wide for the #1 ( The Italian Classic)

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4.3(715 reviews)
4.8 mi
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I'm going to say something controversial yet brave. I really think this place is…read moreoverrated....SORRY! I know this is an absolute staple in the area and it has its own regulars and cult following. However, if I wanted to go out for Italian food, I would not pick this place. In fact, every time I go here, it's always because of someone else's suggestion. There are some things on here that are fine - the pizza, for example, is sufficient. Their salads are also decent - usually large and fresh. But I've had some of their other hot foods and have been majorly disappointed. The calamari - from a bag, greasy. The grilled chicken panini - no flavor at all. I asked for balsamic vinegar and they had none, which is wild for an Italian restaurant. Even the wine tasted stale the last time I went here. I will give props to the waiters who are always very accommodating and pleasant. The vibe here is nothing fancy - more like a step up from a pizzeria, great to go after a movie or another activity. Like I said, this just wouldn't be my first choice for Italian food because there are much better places in the area, IMO.

I have been here numerous times over the years and I have always had a good experience here from…read morethe service to the food. The pizza here is really good, I believe it's brick oven. I've ordered their specialty pies to margarita pies and all have been solid. The large size comes in square form and the small comes as a pie. I've had pasta here as well and recently had the fettuccine Alfredo which was tasty and came with a grilled chicken pieces which was abundant. I highly recommend this spot if you're in the mood for good brick oven pizza especially since Brooklyn Pizzeria closed in Edgewater... * First come first serve - no reservation option

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