I'm shocked at how tasty the food here is. While fairly non-assuming, we came here mainly out of convenience/location on the island, but everything we tried was incredible. The real standout was the bone marrow pasta. SO umami. I think about this meal a lot and am shocked I haven't been able to find an Italian restaurant that rivals this in Manhattan... I will certainly be back the next time I am in the area. read more

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This modern Italian American spot is serving up major flavor, every dish unique (special shoutout to the sticky calamari) . and perfectly seasoned - even down to the table bread with its honey and herb butter. The pastas were fresh and cooked to al dente perfection, and the meats cooked perfectly to temperature Our server was so friendly and helpful...we're a family of plate sharers...we always want to taste as much as we can. She helped us figure out the right portion sizes and quantities to order since they have options, and then they made sure we had sharing plates for all of our courses. read more

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We've been to just about every restaurant on the island, and this is at the top of the list. Staff is friendly and attentive. Manager and owner (presumably) came over to introduce themselves and check on us. Food is outstanding and exactly what you would want from an elevated dining experience on vacation. read more

Ok for a high end place on the island. It was ok. I had the clams with angle hair. The pasta did not taste home made and that small of a pasta I get why. But 8 little clams smaller than my pinky nail. Sorry. My ladies pasta was different and home made and very good. Will try it again but not outstanding. Outside was hot and inside was loud. Not a fan of the ambiance. Service was great. The girls couldn't have been any nicer. They were very accommodating. read more

We've been here 3 times. Without getting to wordy Azzurri gets a 5 for food. I'd give it a 3.75-4 for service. The food is exceptional and a bit pricey but in a world of restaurants these days where they charge a ridiculous price for just so so, this place delivers! Sit inside. read more

Obsessed with this place! First went with another couple that recommended Azzurri. Loved everything I ate the first time - calamari, crispy rice, and the gnocchi. Came back three weeks later because it was so good! I appreciate the fact that they give you bread to start. That's a rarity on LBI and at most establishments these days. My boyfriend and I both chose the golden chicken cutlet as our entree this go around because it is SO good. The Coppa Rocher for dessert is literally heaven and a glorified ferrero rocher! There are only a handful of restaurants that I would recommend on LBI - many are subpar with insane prices and will get business from renters regardless - but I will continue to recommend and frequent Azzurri! Looking forward to trying more dishes. read more

Azzurri - Golden Chicken Cutlet - Italian Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

Outstanding meal. Excellent service. We had the tomato salad. Branzino, and Short Ribs. My husband said it was the best short ribs he ever had! We will surely return. read more

1st time visit it was Sunday Sauce and the food on the menu was fantastic. From the tomato carpaccio to the fresh pasta and the main course sword fish Milanese, which was a different take on preparing, was amazing. Breading on outside and cooked perfectly inside. The Oso Bucco over the risotto was also very good. Effortlessly came right off the bone. Dessert was a nice touch to end of dinner. Great service and friendly staff. Looking forward to our next visit. And while they do serve a good California wine, it's great that it still is BYOB. read more

Dinner New Years Eve Great dinner and the restaurant itself is welcoming along with the outside fire pit. Staff was also accommodating and serve was exceptional. read more

Very poor dining experience. We were a party of 4. Of the three appetizers we selected, only one, Crispy calamari was excellent. Of the 4 entrees ordered, only one was outstanding. Two entrees were acceptable. The cavatelli with broccoli and sausage was terrible. The sauce was very thick with no noticeable pieces of sausage or broccoli. The restaurant was extremely noisy so that we could not carry on a conversation. We will not be returning. read more

Waited for 45 minutes for our reservation. Eventually gave up hostesses were unprofessional and just lost teenage help. Disappointed

After all the reviews we were looking forward to eating here. Service was meh, staff was attentive but very impersonal and rushed, like take a number and be ready when we call you. The server never even said their name. The food, also meh. Not horrible but not memorable at all. Had the tomato salad (tomatoes were mushy and waaay overripe), the linguine and clams (unfortunately room temp at best but borderline cold), and the braised short ribs (again, not horrible but very bland and ordinary) We have eaten at many LBI restaurants and this is one of the few we will not bother to return to. read more

Very pleased. Very good Italian food. Not your typical LBI family casual place. Great ambiance. Our first time and will be a repeat customer for sure. BYOB. My lemon pasta dishes was fantastic. read more

Great food! Great service! Best Italian on LBI. Squid ink pasta was fabulous! The Bronzino was also perfect with a bean puree. read more

Azzurri - Brazed short ribs- excellent! - Italian Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

I can't begin to express how disappointed and upset I am. We walked in and were overlooked for the party behind us who was able to check in first. Initially I figured it was an oversight since they had just opened for the night. Our table of 4 was sat in the covered patio section. A young girl came over to fill our waters and give us a wine bucket with ice. She stated someone would be with us shortly. We found it bizarre she did not open the wine, but again, thought it was an oversight since it was a bottle of Prosecco and maybe she didn't know how to do that? What started out as patiently waiting while EVERY table around us got told the specials and their order taken turned into about 40 minutes of not one soul coming to our table. We watched the same girl open other bottles of wine and every staff member walk past our table with not one person checking in or questioning why no one was coming over. Once I got up to say we were leaving, a waitress, who was there the whole time started to come to our table. The cringe face she made with to the hostess was infuriating as they both saw our party seated the whole 40 minutes. We got a half hearted apology from the hostess, who quite frankly didn't seem too bothered by the issue, especially given she said she was also a manager. I could excuse some of this behavior if it was prime time summer season, however this was 5:15 in March. We will eat the gift card that was purchased from here, as we will never be back nor recommend this establishment to anyone else. read more

Over the top sensational Kitchen is amazing Food is maybe the best in LBI Service good (maybe not great) Ambiance super cool Will go back and back and back again read more

Excellent food. Unique dishes with great flavor and presentation. Seafood and pasta dishes were really good. Meat dishes good but not great. Excellent service. Pleasant, not too noisy indoor dining areas with lots of outdoor seating available in season. BYOB. Expensive. Parking can be difficult. Reservations a must. read more

Finally fine dining on Long Beach Island! Expensive, but worth it. We had the tuna app, burrata salad, filet and chicken milanese. All were outstanding. Happy to find that they are open in the off season. We'll definitely be back. read more

Went this weekend and it was amazing. The crispy rice was a flavor bomb. We shared the Maccherroni Limone which the caviar complemented well. Finish with short rib that we've had many times before, best short rib on the island by far. Hazelnut budino was like a nutella mouse , it was delicate and light. Bringing all my friends in August read more

First time there. Had the Cavitelli which was a bit spicy but delicious. My wife had the Bone Marrow Ragu which when presented, looked like oysters, but she dove in & throughly enjoyed it. Coffee had a pleasurable kick to it to round out the meal. Service was attentive and friendly. Noticed a crowd outside waiting to get in. So this must be a popular place. The hostess helped with a reservation for my son and his fiancé for the following Saturday. Nice addition to the LBI food scene. read more

Food was phnomenal...other worldly! Sat at the counter which was essentially like a chef's table right in the kitchen as you watch the orchestration of the chef and sous chefs as they cook and meticulously plate each dish, in many instances delicately placing a single leaf, a sprig or a berry with a tweezer on the culinary work of art. The short ribs were melt-in- your mouth tender, no knife needed! Beef tenderloin was tender and tasty. The truffle arincini was tasty, just the right amount of truffle. Deserts were sized just right, ending on a sweet note. Best food on the island, hands down. read more

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Great new restaurant. Loved the set up. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. It is just opening up so the menu was limited but am excited to see how it grows. We had the scallop crude, the arranging, the short ribs, and the chicken Milanese. All were of high quality. Look forward to going back. read more

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First there is ample parking which is great. Beautiful atmosphere in restaurant. Everyone was so welcoming from the hostess, waiter, chef and manager. The food was outstanding!! Caesar salad, arancini, special seafood appetizer, linguini and clam sauce, steak were all amazing. One was better than the next. Service was impeccable. This one is a definite must go. You don't know what you're missing!!! read more

I was excited to try Azzurri after hearing of its arrival on the island. I was not dissapointed as it was a wonderful dinner experience. If you're going to dine here, it is byob so come prepared. The service was attentive, yet not overbearing and held up even when the resturant got more crowded. The resturant itself is very simplistic yet classy with cool tones, dim lighting, and minimal decor. My favorite part of Azzurri's layout is the view of the kitchen. The kitchen is walled with glass so you can see the chefs at work. The menu has a sufficient amount of options that include some unique dishes such as the Squid Ink Paccheri. We were brough out bread and butter and it was exactly what you should expect from a quality resturant. Freshly baked warm bread, flavorful homemade herb butter, and flaky salt. To start, we got the Burrata, which was some of the best we've ever had, along with the standout fig compote. We also got the Charred Ocotpus which was perfectly grilled and included an appropriate portion of two tentacles. The Squid Ink Paccheri entrée was exceptional. The pasta itself was perfectly cooked and the bone marrow raggu was complemented well with the balsamic reduction. The Faroe Island Salmon was also very good, although it originally came out undercooked. The Carbonara was rich and flavorful. Lastly for dessert we had the Crème Brûlée which was bursting with fresh vanilla and had a delightful consistency. read more

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Food was tasteless (linguine w/clams) worst I have ever had and my wife's salmon was raw. Service was just OK, and the dining room was loud. This restaurant is overpriced, food is not great and with so many other restaurants around avoid this place. read more

Outstanding cuisine and outstanding service all around. My family and I have been going to Azzurri since they opened in August. Our server Filomena provided warmth and hospitality the minute we stepped in the door. If you're going to dine here, the top things to get on the menu are the Crispy Octopus, the Crispy Rice and the Arancini for appetizers; the Squid Ink and Cacio e Pepe for pastas, and the Chicken Milanese for the entrees. My family and I are appreciative of the prompt service and warm and friendly environment Azzurri provides for us. I cannot wait to come dine here again! read more

From the moment we walked in to the very end this restaurant was perfection. Our server Philomena, was very personable and helpful with recommendations. I wish I was able to take more pictures of the beautiful presentation of the food but we were so excited to try the Wild Mushroom Arancini which was my favorite appetizer and a must try. The Burrata appetizer was so fresh with the hint of watermelon and peach. Just delicious. The fresh Squid Ink Tagliatelle was portioned perfectly and cooked al dente. For my entree the "summer" Chicken Milanese was a twist on a classic. They saved the best for last with the Coppa Rocher. The layered dessert was to die for. To end our night we sat outside at their wood burning fire pit. Couldn't have been a more perfect ending to a great evening! read more

Azzurri - Italian Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

Why is 5 stars the top rating. We were a table of 4 and each one of us said without hesitating, we are coming back. We shared a stuffed mushroom appetizer along with a burrata salad as a starter. Wow, gone in a few minutes. Three of our party ordered a pasta entree while I ordered short ribs. All the entrees were presented picture perfect in both looks and taste. The interior is absolutely seamlessly decorated with comfortable seats and tables along with an area to watch the culinary team work their magic. Waiting for our family to visit so we can share our enthusiasm for our new favorite restaurant. read more

The food was delicious. My guests loved their selections: cavatelli, ink squid pasta, halibut, pork chop and salmon. The apps are small but very good. The service and atmosphere is very good.! read more

Outstanding service and the food was unbelievable. We were a large group so between all of us we had ordered almost everything on the menu. Each of us sampled other people's orders. My favorites were the arancic with the mushrooms, and the squid ink pasta. Others seemed to favor the meats. Everyone was raving about the pork. I was too full to order dessert but can't wait to return to try a sweet. Linda M. read more

The food, service, ambience was good. They try hard to please, and the atmosphere is electric. Glad they're here in Harvey Cedars.

This review in no way reflects the great service we received from the wait staff while we were dining - only the food. Unfortunately I was served severely undercooked pork twice. It was dark and transparent in the middle. The chef recommended medium, but what I received was extremely rare in the middle. Waitress was sympathetic and apologetic but we did not receive any sort of compensation from the kitchen. I was nauseous and felt sick the next day. Overall the food just felt trendy and pretentious without the proper training and technique to follow. read more

Excellent food. One of the best on LBI. Looking forward to the expanded menu. Red sauce was excellent. Tina appetizer was top notch. Small portions but worth it. read more

This new restaurant has started off fantastically! The menu is eclectic with delicious choices. The ambiance is perfect with expert service. Highly recommend Azzurri! read more

food was very good. service could have been better. we had to ask several times for an ice bucket & ice for our water glasses. we had a conf for an outdoor table & they tried to seat us in side. very expensive for the portion size. appetizer- $26 for 3 clams & a little pasta. entries were not worth the cost for the portion size. ambiance was nice. read more

Our family gathered at Azzuri on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 to celebrate a birthday. The food was spectacularly displayed, and scrumptious to the taste. We ordered several appetizers, pastas and entrees. This allowed us to sample many of their dishes. I would highly recommend the wild mushroom arancini, the squid ink tagliatelle pasta, and the pork entree. Service by Philomena and Alexandra was exceptional. We were not rushed and able to enjoy each other's company as we ate. BYOB is a plus! read more

Food and services are excellent, highly recommend this restaurant. They were extremely helpful and ready to make the experience a good one.

Great addition to the LBI restaurant scene. Mostly excellent food, great service, pleasing, comfortable venue. Still a few glitches: took more than 30 minutes to get our appetizers, bland salads, no bread, need heaters in the outside dining area and a bit noisy. Really delicious desserts. Service team attentive and knowledgeable. read more