The food, service and ambiance are always amazing! We are regulars here because the food is so delicious. Every dish tastes wonderful but beyond that, they create a family friendly space that makes you feel welcome with little ones. It's hard to find a restaurant that is family friendly WITH amazing food, and amerigo has done it. The owner comes around and introduces himself from time to time and you can see how much he has put into the restaurant and cares. It shows in his menu and ambiance. The wait staff are all exceptional as well! Dishes we love and eat weekly (without naming the entire menu, everything is incredible) Spicy rig Chicken parm Salmon Sunday gravy Meatballs Buratta Seared tuna special Goat cheese salad special read more

Everything needs improvement!! The food for all 4 meals were inedible, the service was so fast, the food had to already be cooked (and this was after we told the waiter to slow down between corses)), and the noise was so loud you couldn't hear any conversation!!! I'll never return!!!!! read more

Excellent food and service. I have been to this restaurant a number of times and can say that they are consistently wonderful. Our menu favorites are the octopus appetizer (maybe the best I've had ever), the Murray Farms half chicken and now most recently the Lamb Shank. We also love the atmosphere and that it's BYOB. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent place with very good food and service. Their spicy rigatoni is excellent I get it every time.

Modestly superb family restaurant with first-rate Italian classics, warm, professional service, and a pleasant atmosphere that's lively but still quiet enough for conversation. read more

Came to this establishment on a Sunday evening. We didn't have reservations, but it only took less than five minutes to get a table. They brought out complementary bread with oil. I wish it was warm, but that was OK. The oil tasted horrible. Like it was vegetable oil. We then ordered the blood orange soda and the lemon lime soda, which were good. We then ordered the spicy rigatoni and the pesto pasta. I didn't like the spicy rigatoni. The pasta was way too al dente , it taste very undercooked. The pesto pasta was also very al dente. It was hard to enjoy with the pasta being hard. The bill came up to $70. This is a one time experience for me. read more

Amerigo - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

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We love Amerigo! They are sister restaurant to Fiorino in Summit, another favorite. Amerigo is BYOB and very family friendly. We LOVE their spicy rigatoni. Tonight we had the octopus app special, spicy rig, and Murray's Farms half chicken. The service and food are always outstanding. read more

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Extremely slow service. We sat down at seven pm and an hour and a half later still nothing.

Today was a knockout experience, in no small part due to our server Bruno. Everything was just right, just simply wonderful. read more

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Excellent service. Great selection and variety of dishes. Festive ambience. Our first visit...will definitely return. read more

This was our 2nd visit to Amerigo and it was just as good as the 1st. We were a party of 6 and everyone was really happy with their dishes. To start, my husband and I shared a delicious Caesar salad. My entree, fettuccine with spinach and shrimp in a garlic olive oil sauce, was absolutely delicious and my husband loved his veal francaise with roasted potatoes. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service was excellent. read more

Amerigo - Veal francaise with roasted potatoes and vegetables. - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

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I thought the experience at Amerigo was very good. We sat a party of 12 on time for our 6:30pm reservation. Our waiter was always attentive, the food was delicious, and the plus side is BYOB! I would definitely dine here again read more

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Great new addition to the Berkeley Heights restaurant scene. As soon as I saw one of my favorite restaurants in Summit Fiorinos was opening a new restaurant nearby I couldn't wait to check it out. My husband and I went for dinner tonight and it did not disappoint. We didn't have a reservation but were immediately greeted by the lovely hostess Nicole who showed us to a table for two. They were filling up pretty quickly for a Tuesday so reservations would probably be a good idea in the future. We were quickly greeted by our server David who was very friendly and took our drink orders while we perused the menu. We were served some ice water and some fresh bread and olive oil. The restaurant is BYOB and many patrons brought their own wine selections with them. The decor was very modern and inviting and they also had seating outside as well. David returned to take our orders and we went with the Calamari and Mussels to start and for the Mains I had the Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken and my Husband had the Grilled Pork Chops. The Appetizers arrived after a short wait and the Calamari was fried to a crispy golden brown w/ a nice Marinara sauce and the Mussels were served in flavorful tomato based broth w/ basil, garlic, and white wine... Very good! Then the mains arrived... Everything looked great! My husband took a bite of his pork chop and couldn't wait for me to taste it. He said the combination of the pork and apple chutney were perfect together and I agreed. My fettuccine was great as well. Pasta was cooked Al dente and the sauce had a great flavor. Also the owner stopped by our table to greet us and see how everything was. He was making his rounds chatting with everyone, that's always a nice touch. So this was definitely a great evening that didn't disappoint so I highly recommend you pay them a visit. read more

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I like the restaurant and the staff is great but unfortunately they were just overbooked on my last visit and the kitchen couldn't keep up. It was a disappointing experience although I have had much better prior visits. read more

We have been to Amerigo several times and have loved everything about it, so we decided to have Amerigo cater our Christmas Eve. We weren't disappointed. The food was amazing and our guests loved everything. We ordered clams oregonata, chicken parm, rigatoni with Sauage and broccoli rabe, and rigatoni with vodka sauce. And of course we had to have the best bread ever, the Focaccia bread. Thank you Amerigo. John Greco Berkeley Heights, NJ. read more

Went here tonight with another couple. It's a sister restaurant to Fiorinos in Summit. This is a BYOB. Located in a local strip mall with plenty of parking. It was a nice night and we ate outside. Inside was very busy. The girls shared a chopped salad and enjoyed it. For mains the girls had salmon and red snapper. They both said their fish was very good. My buddy had the shrimp and risotto dish and enjoyed it. I had the shrimp Amerigo dish , which is shrimp served over a string bean and tomato ragout and Calabrian peppers . It was the ragout and peppers that failed in this dish because it was almost non existent. No peppers at all. However shrimp were very tasty. Overall good and will try again. read more

Had an excellent meal at Amerigo! The staff was so attentive and gave us great recommendations. I started off with the Fried Calamari, Rustic Bruschetta & Clams Oreganata... all were fantastic but the Fried Calamari is a must try! It was FRESH, none of that frozen stuff here! The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka was DELICIOUS and so was the Lasagna Bolognese! Make sure to save room for dessert, the tiramisu is to die for a made fresh in house! Such a fantastic meal here, I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Very close to being a top notch experience, but some things were off-putting. Let's start with the positives. Now, this location has gone through multiple changes over the last 10 years. First it was an Asian place, then a "traditional" feeling Italian place, now this a modern trendy Italian place. Interior is very pretty. I love the skylight in the middle. For a Tuesday night, this place was very active (even the outdoor dining). Our server Bruno was very attentive and professional. All of our food was pretty much a hit. Calamari was the perfect size (I don't like the massive rings, too chewy) and the breadcrumb seasoning was tasty. Also enjoyed the marinara - tasted how you would hope it would. The clams oreganata was also great. I enjoyed dipping my bread into the sauce. OH THE BREAD, how could I forget the bread. 3 different kinds, ones better than the other. Chef's kiss. My Mom and Dad both enjoyed their pasta dishes. I will say, when we first walked in the hostess and other wait staff at the front did not look happy we walked in, almost pissed. Also the person giving us water also looked bothered. Not saying you need to be dancing and cheerleading, but a smile goes a long way. Also- please change your oil that you use with the bread. The bread is stellar, but the oil tastes like...a weak flavorless oil. Almost like vegetable or something. Bring out the good olive oil. read more

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Great fresh food! So delicious! Everything is well seasoned and fresh! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Great vegan options too! read more

Don't order delivery. Worst kids portion- $19 for butter pasta and it's not homemade and it was a side dish. Ridiculous read more

Amerigo - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Have this place a decent amount and I'd like to say that this place is great. They have great chicken parm. The service is great and the the workers are nice. read more

It looks like this place it's the ugly copy of Carbone NY... no Management on the site run by so they call experience servers. Low quality with the canola oil that they served with their stale focaccia to start. Be aware of any minus notification on your food. They will overcharge you like crazy. read more

Amazing food and service! Had a large party come here and they were very accommodating and made our experience great read more

Amerigo - Pan roasted chicken - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

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A new cozy space where you feel like you are in your mother's dining room. The price is right and the Italian American fare is great. You can taste the freshness of the sauce and pasta. I've been. Here for a business lunch and dinner. Both times the experience was great and my guest raved about the food. Eggplant Parm and squid ink pasta 10/10. Happy to have this gem in the area. read more

Amerigo - Squid Ink - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

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They open at 5pm. I arrived at 5:05pm and they were still conducting a line up. I asked the waiter "my neighbor got food here and said it was the best chicken parm ever. i'd like to place a take away." "No problem sir, one moment." A rude hostess showed up after and said they don't offer take away orders. The place is brand new and you would think they would make an exception to secure a loyal customer. I thought wrong. read more

Amerigo - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

From the amazing service to the incredible food Amerigo is a wonderful experience! Even the small touches like the artisan crafted light fixtures and reclaimed barnwood tables make it feel like you're in someone's home. Don't skip the tiramisu. Highly recommend! read more

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Great little find in a strip mall in the center of Berkeley Heights. Went for lunch with a friend love the decor, love the feel, staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was quite good. It was simple and tasty. The place is huge. It has a back room for a private party. Everything is clean and neat. You are not rushed and I think it's a great place to bring a family or a date or a great place for lunch with some friends.BYOB another plus! The private room is great for a birthday party or anniversary even any kind of bridal a baby shower if that is the kind of cuisine you want. read more

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The three times I've eaten in the restaurant were great. Service, food and menu. I have also ordered chicken parm to go several times & they are spot on. Yummy perfection. read more

We have been here 5x now, so I think it's fair for me write my review. LOVE Amerigo. Period. The food is old school Italian American done right. Place is packed every night for a reason. Homemade pastas (lasagne Bolognese a standout), and the BEST lamb shank on farro (even better than their sister restaurant, dare I say that!!!....shhhh). Veal Marsala and the burger also a solid choice. Love the back room, reminds me of old school Brooklyn......staff is super nice, always. And the baked ziti! Enough said. Don't listen to the complainers who don't know the difference between a pork chop and a pork loin. Amerigo is gold. read more

Wife and I love Italian. Not this place. Stuck in Jersey due to flight probs. Hôtel recommended this place. Had better burgers at Five guys for half the price. Asked for Medium and it came rare. Server refused to take it back and insisted I said rare. Never in my life have I ordered rare. Wife got the seafood pasta. Shrimp was over cooked and not properly deveined. Stay away from this place. read more

The spicy rigatoni was DIVINE. The pasta was Al dente to perfection. I Love the ambiance and vibe of this place too. The eggplant parmigiana was silky and light dare I say demure? - they obviously use the freshest ingredients here and i can't wait to go back! Berkeley Hts is very lucky to have this place. read more

Amerigo - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Bigger room is very loud, but the back room is much quieter. Food is excellent. Service was too. Beet salad was very crisp and fresh. Had the lamb shank with farro and string beans. Great entree. ricotta cheesecake was a nice dessert. Going back next week. read more

Let me start with the first time I came to Americo it was great night 4.5 stars.Last night was about 2 , I invited 10 family members for a birthday dinner for my wife requested the front room in which we were seated.About 30 minutes or so the transformer on the corner blew out and the restaurant lost power lights out in the whole place.Most people left I felt bad and left a small tip for there troubles.And started to the parking lot And the lights came on so we all went back.This is my issue we ordered 5 apps which were cold and very small.When I said something response was I am sorry nothing else.I feel because the lost a lot of money last night out the door the took at vantage of our party and the people who stayed.Ps they charged 21.5 tip 3 per credit card in which I understand on a normal night.All this after leaving a tip before we started to leave.Safe to say I will not be going back I feel they took advantage of our party. read more

BIG FAIL!!! Three of us went because we read an article on NJ.com about the restaurant and their spicy rigatoni. First off there was a strong noxious odor that passed through the room. It smelled like burning plastic (other reviews point this out so it is an ongoing issue). The food was overpriced and mediocre at best and that's being generous. It came out barely five minutes after placing the order which means it was pre-cooked, not made to order. Pasta dishes at $24 for a small portion in the middle of NJ is barely reasonable but an upcharge of $12 for an addition of three small meatballs is absurd ($36 for the dish). Spaghetti and meatballs is $27 on the menu so we assumed the upcharge would be $6-$9 for meatballs at most. (there is no pricing on the menu for meat side dishes). Any high end Italian place doesn't offer pre-grated Parmesan on the table like at a pizzeria and an oil dispenser filled with god knows what kind of oil. It was clear and flavored which means it could be any seed oil. High quality olive oil has a greenish color to it or at least yellowish color. Unacceptable! Had no drinks other than 1 bottle of still water and three plates of pasta. The bill came to over $150 including a generous tip (service was good so we didn't want to short change the staff). Avoid! read more

We had a party of 9, everyone seem to love their food, I absolutely loved their food, the appetizers, and the dinners were delicious, I wasn't sure I was going to like this place, my 1 st time there, I was invited by someone else, great choice... I was very surprise, the service was very good and the food was delicious, we will definitely be going back. read more

Wow. So giving this 2 stars to at least acknowledge the nice staff. But the food was inedible. The fried calamari was not crispy, the salad was just ok. The main courses were bad. The spicy rigatoni was too spicy to enjoy, the shrimp and pasta tasted funny, something not right with the shrimp. And the chicken scapriello was bad. I wish I could say something nicer but this is not a restaurant that we could recommend read more

Oh my God everything went well food, service, and ambience this place is so fabulous. We had such a great time went for my birthday tonight. We had a blast. Nicole was our waitress. She was fabulous. She came over to us numerous times. Checked on us offered such great recommendations went above and beyond the call of duty, I will definitely be back five stars for sure. read more

hmmm...I honestly don't know why this place is not rated higher. Pattie and I had a really tough day, and I was admittedly hangry. We were driving through town looking for a sandwich and ran into Amerigo. I know...not a sandwich. We had a great meal. We were greeted by a friendly and professional server, water glasses filled, and a basket of amazing bread arrives accompanied with flavored oil. So...not hangry anymore. I started with a delicious bowl of Pasta Faggioli. Fresh, herbaceous, warm, and the creamy beans made my belly happy. Pattie had the mussels and a Caesar Salad. The salad was maybe a tad overdressed, but cold, crispy, and super fresh, and I'd eat that every day. Mussels were plump, and with the focaccia to sop up the juice, it was a winner. But the real star was the Eggplant Parmigiana, served with a side of spaghetti. Now...I'm a chubby Italian, and I've eaten more than my fair share of eggplant parm (and yes, mine is the best). And it is always a disappointment when I order it out. Except for this time. The sheets of eggplant were the right thickness; fried, but not overly panko breaded and oily. Married with sauce and cheese. I say married, because it was given time to get happy together (like all good marriages). It was built right. But to be honest, the star of the meal was the side order of spaghetti. I know that makes no sense, but how many times to you go out to an Italian restaurant and you get an overcooked lump of pasta, sitting in a bath of water, with some really bad sauce dripped over the top. Not this time. It was like someone had built this side order like an actual entree, and not an afterthought. Al dente pasta, tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil and parmigiano reggiano. Recurring themes here are fresh and thoughtful. Exceeded all of my expectations. Of course, I was looking for a sandwich. Sometimes you get what you deserve. And it's a byob. You can probably tell, I'm a pretty discriminating chubby Italian. I left happy and will definitely be back. What else could you ask for. read more

Tried this place twice now and both times disappointed given the hype. The inside is cute and has a nice vibe for being located in a strip mall. Service was great both times we went so this review is strictly based on the food. First time I came was with my husband. I ordered the lasagna and it was dried out and hard as if it had been reheated. My husband had the linguine clam sauce which was extremely salty. Understanding this is a salty dish to begin with, this was next level inedible. Because I wanted to give this place another shot, returned last night with girlfriends. I ordered the Shrimp & Asparagus risotto special and it was bland. I also felt that some of the shrimp were not cooked all the way through. My friend ordered the same dish and agreed it was bland and asparagus was too hard. Another in the group ordered the eggplant parm and said all of the edges were so burnt. The other two dishes were pasta dishes, one being the spicy rigatoni, they felt they were ok - nothing to write home about. Over all this place is a let down, especially for the prices. read more

Made a reservation through open table for a party of four three days in advance. Without me requesting forced the reservation to an outside table which is essentially a sidewalk in the parking lot..It was September and too cool at night for my party of four. The restaurant refused to move the reservation inside. All completely rude and unacceptable. It will be a cold. Day in December before I make reservations here again read more