Our first visit to this 'Icon' pizzeria and Bakery in Bradley Beach. The warm…read moreGoat salad and pizza was awesome. The ambiance is a real cool Pizzeria look and feel. The server was very warm and friendly offering some popular suggestions. The bakery next door will also knock your socks off. A grand slam all the way around. We highly recommend this pizzeria and bakery in the heart of Jersey Shore!

Food was amazing! Tasted fresh and flavorful! My favorite was the eggplant tower. The breaded…read moreeggplant was fried to perfection with great herbs like garlic and tomatoes. The margarita pizza felt light yet fulfilling. The service was great! The Ambiance was great as we sat outside.

Had a delicious meal on 8/25/26. Monika was an outstanding waitress who made you feel welcome and…read moretaken care of. Very attentive and a terrific personality! Looking forward to our next visit and seeing her again!

As always our meal started with their world class Chopped Antipasto. This is a layer of chopped…read morelettuce w slabs of olives, cheese, peppers and meat. It's well lubricated with plenty of Italian dressing and is always the started for our meal at Vic's. For an entry my wife had Baked cheese ravioli and a side of meatballs. The meal came with plenty of sauce with cheese on top. The side of meatballs came wit two meatballs of a generous size. What was more surprising was the cost of 2 meatballs was only $2.75. A real side bargain if you ask me. For my dinner I had the Seafood linguini. This was a plate of linguini with a pile of seafood on top. Fish, clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari in a spicy marinara sauce. The sauce was a bit thinner and saltier then typical but that's from what came out of all the sea food. And while they said it was spicy this was nothing to worry about as I didn't find it to the point where my wife wouldn't eat it. Service from Barbara was right on point as she had all the answers on menu questions and drinks were refilled in a timely manner. It was also wonderful that we got there before 5:00 pm and had a table in minutes unlike showing up at the same time in the summer. This is a very laid back restaurant with seating for couples, families and mega-families. Tonight we had a seat across from the bar and was forced to watch some football. Love this for a great Italian meal and you will never be disappointed once you suffer from a wait that might be longer then you had hoped!

On a recommendation from @OneBitePizza Dave Portnoy, we were in the area and wanted to try the…read more'famous squares'! The pepperoni and upside down squares were awesome and delicious. The service by staff very professional and outside seating was very comfortable and relaxing. A real pizzeria in Brooklyn Style.

Gave it another try since this pizza spot is SO close by - and it was much better this time - both…read morethe pizza and service. We ordered four pies to pickup for a party: - Upside Down square (red pie they're known for) - Johnny Pepe square (menu says this has red sauce but their Instagram doesn't mention it - it's a delicious Foccicia white pizza) - Susan Grippo (round, sliced tomatoes and garlic) - Pepperoni The round pies have sesame seed crust which was delicious. The square pie crust was muccch better this time too; a good crunch but not so stiff. At pickup, pizza was ready on time and the staff was friendly and kindly provided plates and red peppers flakes that we asked for.

What a legendary spot! After researching this place and while in the area, we knew someone in our…read moreparty had to take on the whole pie/pizza eating challenge. We came, we saw, and my husband conquered :) A few things to note about Pete & Elda's..they don't take reservations. This is an incredibly popular spot, especially in the summer months, so if this is on your Jersey summer list..block out some time for this experience. They do offer to-go if time isn't of the essence, but I do feel like if you have the opportunity to have the full experience, take it. We've never done a food challenge before, but essentially the challenge is for (1) person, 30minute time frame, conquer a full pie, receive a t-shirt and of course, bragging rights. As we were seated, we noticed several other tables had at least one or more people taking the challenge, which was super fun to see and root on. Also in the parking lot there were people taking pictures with the iconic Pete & Elda's sign with their t-shirt and friends. The pizza is like a cracker-thin crust, super yummy and shareable for large groups. We had the cheese, and others at the table ordered sausage/onions, and pepperoni. We also ordered breaded mushrooms (an NJ shore classic) and zucchini sticks for the table, a Caesar salad, and macaroni and cheese for the kiddo. FYI, the macaroni and cheese was pretty fire! I've been eating a lot of kiddo meal leftovers on this trip, and this was a standout. I love the bar atmosphere of this place too, and learned you can actually also order "bar pies" at the (bar only). Great beer selection! There are other food classics on the menu as well if pizza isn't your thing like chicken parm, stuffed shells, veal, seafood, chowder soup(s), burgers, cheesesteaks, and more. All in all, my husband got the t-shirt, finished the challenge in 19 minutes, took the picture, and we all have fun memories of this day. This seems like a spot that holds a lot of memories for families coming to the Shore, and spending summers eating pie and enjoying tradition and celebration. Can't wait to do the same next summer :)

A shore legend when it comes to pizza spots. Old school charm and decore with paper thin pizza…read morecooked to the perfect level of crispy crust. We came in a busy Saturday night this time so did have to wait, but the hostess was spot on with the quoted wait time. This time my husband tackled (and suceeded) the pie challenge by eating a full XXL pizza himself on just 30-minutes! Wow! Meanwhile my dad and I split and XL Special Pie with peppers and mushrooms.

Redemption is possible! We ate at Tino's -- Greek and Caesar salad topped with thinly sliced…read moreseared ahi tuna. Delicious. And the service could not have been nicer. Second verse, even more pleasant. We returned today with our niece and the food was once again on target: GF eggplant pizza, ahi tuna, eggplant rollatini. As delicious as places with much more hauteur. But the best food gets diminished if the service is haphazard or by rote. We were extremely fortunate both recent visits because LAURA helped us. She is efficient without being mechanical, friendly without a hint of professional tip-increasing fakery, and she made us feel welcome while dealing with equal art with several other tables. A delight, and she deserves her name in caps. And for any skeptics, we're not locals and we're not related.

Absolutely delicious sandwiches!! Everything is so fresh and they don't use any preservatives /…read moreadditives which I love. Definitely will be coming back and trying their pizza as well! Service is fine, and they have a good amount of both outdoor and indoor seating. Food also came out very fast.

Went with a group of people to eat dinner and see Sonny Kenn play. Sonny's music never disappoints…read moreand he is always professional and respectful with his fans. The dinner was great. I ordered Veal Saltimbocca. The dinner was very good but it came with eggs on top. I had that before there and it didn't have the eggs, and I didn't read the menu this time. I have to be careful with eggs. I would recommend the servers remind the customers about the eggs in case of a food allergy.

Service from Toni was 5 star (and Nonna warmly greeted and sat us). Lovely restaurant but a few of…read morethe dishes were not great. The salad and Pasta alla Norma were the best of what we tried. Creme brulee was good also - desserts are all $10. Wish the lasagna were better - too acidic. Tasted sour. Could not eat it.

Huge variety, everything is delish. The biscotti is by far the best and so many flavors. Also has…read morethe best, fresh butter cookies.

This place had everything-donuts, cakes, biscotti's every flavor, cheesecake, cookies. Don't miss…read morethis wonderful Italian bakery.

Prices are very good, Food is delicious and the portions are more than enough. We now go regularly…read more Friendly atmosphere and live music most nights. Lively bar with plenty of TV's to catch all the games.

I've been meaning to leave a review for this place for a long time. My wife and I eat here two or…read morethree times a month--sometimes more--and always love it. It's truly one of the "last of the Mohicans"--a classic, old-school Italian joint that you just don't see much anymore. I'm not knocking the new, modern restaurants and their creative concepts, but if you're looking for a really good, affordable Italian dinner in a great atmosphere, this is your spot. The moment you walk in, it feels timeless, which only adds to the charm. They have great live music most nights, the owners and staff are incredibly friendly, and the wine bottles are very reasonably priced. It's tucked into a unique, up-and-coming neighborhood that's a mix of industrial and residential (with some really nice new condos being built). If you want a great night out with good music, good people, and delicious food without breaking the bank, you need to check this place out.

Great locals bar and restaurant Solid food and bar…read moreexperience Excellent service Street parking can be difficult

Went for the music and ended up eating dinner. The Elbow Room is a cute beachy venue. Our service…read morewas excellent. The spicy vodka rigatoni was delicious. Will be back for both the food AND entertainment.

I came here during the World Cup after seeing this spot online for so long, and it's safe to say it…read moredid not disappoint! If you're a soccer fan, this is the place to watch the games. The atmosphere is unmatched, with an energetic and welcoming crowd and nice friendly service. They have super cool decor, with team flags and scarves lining the walls and ceiling. The food is great classic pub food, we ordered wings and fries, and they were great. The wings were perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and they offer a ton of sauce flavors. Plus, they always have different events going on, which makes it even more fun.

It's been a while, but always nice to come back to a local tavern in the area. It seems a lot of…read moretheir TVs are pointed to soccer matches, just an opinion. Food was excellent, and the service was even better. What I don't like is minimal : there's a partition between the sit-down tables and the bar seats. Must be the way the building was built. There's an upstairs private room for parties with an airy view.