This place does a few things really well. For one I love their sicilian pizza. Given that this is a bakery and not a pizza joint I have to say they actually out-do most pizzerias in the area. Their breads are also fresh baked and homemade. They make well stuffed subs with these. My only critique is that like many bread shops they do not cover the rolls or put them in a bin to keep the flies off them. Some of their Italian cookies are good but most are just OK in my opinion. Their cakes and pies do look very good. read more

Queen Carmella, runs the place like Cruella de Vil. One of the rudest proprietors I've ever encountered. Arrogance and superiority is the order of the day in what otherwise could be a friendly and warm deli. She was rude to kids and made it clear they are not a kid friendly deli. "Dad, that women seems angry". Yeah, we're in no rush to head back. Better selection and prices at the ShopRite deli around the corner. And definitely way more friendly! read more

Our dinner tonight at Biagio's in Striling, NJ was the worst experience I've had at a restaurant in a decade. Don't even think of having dinner here. Four of us each bought a Groupon ticket for dinner at this dump. On arrival, they added a new condition that was not printed on the Groupon: they decided that only one Groupon PER COUPLE could be honored and the other one was going to be full price! They insisted that they "had to make a living" and this was the only way they could make a living while still participating in the Groupon program. (This new condition precisely contradicted the terms that our companions received when they called a few days prior to our visit to verify that each and every Groupon would be honored at one meal.) They did admit that if we all sat at different tables, they would, of course, honor all four Groupons!!!! But because we were together, they would only honor two of the four we presented. We were with another couple that we had invited to participate in the Groupon program. They were treated to the same chicanery that we got. We're so embarrassed for having invited them into this racket! What a rip-off. Don't go here for dinner. The food is decidedly mediocre and the service is amateurish. They simply do not know what they are doing and they will not comply with the terms of their own advertising. Unfortunately, In the end, they get the last laugh: we're never going back there again and my dishonored Groupon will just go to waste. They will profit from that but I don't care.... I don't want any part of that "bait and switch" game they play. read more

Great bakery now has a great restaurant!! Maybe the best bread I have ever had. Classic Italian cuisine done right. Prices are fair and the decor is wonderful. read more

I been wanting to try this establishment for a long time since I live rather close. All I tried was the Italian cookies cause I am having a shower & wanted to make up some arrangements. The cookies really weren't very good. Maybe laying in the case to long. The chocolate chip cookies were the WORSE I ever had in my life. Tasted soooo bland, dry & stale. Shop rite store brand tasted better than these. I barely got down 2 & had to throw the rest away. Yuck!i will get my cookies from Bovella's bakery in Westfield or Rt 22. I bought some last week & wow were they good. A little on the expensive side but well worth it. You get what you pay for is so true. Who knows maybe the food here is better but I'm not going to try. read more

I feel bad saying this because I grew up going to Calandra's but this bakery has the best semolina bread I've ever had. And the fresh mozzarella is just as exceptional. I've been going the past few Fridays and although it's far out of my way I'm making it a new habit. Oh and the counter girl is very pleasant and easy on the eyes read more

My favorite stop for Italian sandwiches! I bring all of my out of town friends here and every single one of them love it! They use the freshest ingredients. They make artisanal bread every single day to sell and to use on their sandwiches. You can never go wrong by stopping here, the owners are very friendly and there every day. read more

Biagio's - Bakeries Near Me - Stirling, New Jersey

First time at Biagio's and we truly had a fantastic time! The restaurant is small but very warm and cozy. It was very busy on a Saturday night but we were able to get a table when we walked in. We started with the burrata caprese salad which was delicious and my favorite part of the meal. We had penne with vodka sauce and chicken parm and both were very enjoyable.. with leftovers to take home. We ended the night with cappuccinos and were unfortunately too full for any of their delicious looking desserts. They have a very extensive Italian menu and a large list of specials to choose from. The service was extremely friendly laid back and chatty... you get the feeling you are family and there is definitely no pressure to leave or order quickly... even though they are so busy. I really enjoyed our meal and look forward to another meal at Biagio's! read more

The Best Bread Ever...Had to bring a loaf to my daughter in College.I should have 2 loaves...And I had the pleasure of running into an old friend.. read more

As soon as I saw the pizza, I knew we were in for a treat. This is the real deal. I grew up in Brooklyn in a very Italian neighborhood where there were stores filled with food like Biagio's, I felt like I was transported back in time. I had the pizza, which was outstanding. My husband had the Pepe sandwich. Both were excellent. Before we left, we packed up with bread, cookies, pizza, and other sweets. Will go back again for sure. read more

What a disappointment. We made a reservation to go celebrate our anniversary and when we got there the place was packed and we were told they did not have our reservation in the book. We explained that we spoke to a young guy and the hostess said she had no idea who that was. As we walked out we found him working behind the bakery counter. We asked him and he said yes our reservation was right here in the book. We all tried to tell the hostess and showed her the book she still would not accommodate us. What a pity but we will never return here. Clearly this hostess was new as usually Carmella works the reservations. But alas she was not there. Too bad but bad help just lost a loyal customer. The cost of have stupid people work for you. read more

Biagio's is not just Italian delicacies or bakery but now a trattoria that serves dinner in a nice pleasant environment. We enjoyed delicious meat balls as an app. Chicken Franceise and Oslo Bucco were wonderful. BYOB makes it a reasonable dinner option. Try it. You won't be sorry. read more

Ummmm BEST DELI IN THE WOODS/STIRLING? Listen to that guy from BR comeee onnn look at him! If you are hungry for a giant sandwich or some good home cooked Italian food, there is no other option. Check it out....if you can find it? GOOGLE MAPS PEOPLE! read more

If you'd like to experience one of the best tasting sandwiches you've ever had, then you need to check out Biagio's! Their extensive sandwich menu is filled with one outstanding choice after another. My favorites are the #6 and the #33, although I still haven't tried them all. Their pizza is truly distinctive also, with very tasty crust and fresh sauce and cheese. Biagio's baked good are also quite delicious. The breads and sweet treats are excellent as well. The hot entries and soups that change every day are incredible and always worth investigating. Overall, the food here is superb and the staff is friendly and helpful, treating their customers like family. Highly recommended! read more

Drove down from Morristown to eat dinner this place, based on recent coverage on TV ... and at 5:30 it was closed, and there was no notice or explanation. Not a good sign. read more

Biagio's is our go-to place for bread and breakfast pastries and for sandwiches. We've worked our way through about 20 of the sandwich offerings so far and couldn't be happier. Biagio's breads (as others have said before) are fantastic; there's even a gluten-free bread that tastes like bread! My wife used to pick up cookies/pastries for the office there--they were *always* ready on time for an early pick-up and too rarely were there leftovers. We stop by with the dog for outdoor lunches often during the warmer months and the staff and other customers have been wonderful to us. I think this is the perfect neighborhood deli. Four stars because we haven't eaten dinner there often enough to comment, but my wife says they handle seafood really well. read more

Biagio's sandwiches are really amazing. Bread has that perfect crunchiness to it, and the ingredients are always fresh. I love the Godmother and the Godfather sandwiches. read more

We had a function here for about 25 of us; yes, we took up most of the place. We are from out of town, but had a blast. We began with antipasto platters, sausage and broccoli rabe, eggplant parmesan, and cheese balls. All was good. For dinner we selected ravioli, some chicken dish, amd Chilean sea bass. I had the sea bass. It was nicely prepared. Surprisingly, three shrimp accompanied the dish. That was welcomed. I was a bit surprised by mashed potatoes the starch. The desserts/pastries caught all of our eyes. We had a cake made for the occasion. I am not a cake eater, but enjoyed it with the custard and strawberries. Yum. That kept us from purchasing any of the sweets. I would easily dine here again. The owners and staff were welcoming and friendly. read more

Went here based on some suggestions from friends in the area. It was awesome. Everything we had was excellent. Started with various appetizers - fried calamari, octopus over crostini and ricotta cheese balls. All great. The octopus was the most tender I have ever had. I had one of the specials for dinner - zuppa di pesce with black linguine. Very tasty. My wife had the veal saltimbouco. She loved it, said it was very tender. The kids had salad and penne marinara. We tried some deserts as well - tartufo, chocolate mousse cake and a lobster tail. All fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back. read more

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Ok, so the bread and their marinara are both delicious. That's how you know a good Italian restaurant. We ordered the chicken parm, eggplant rollantini, and zucchini parm. Everything was awesome and it's BYO. The owners are local and super friendly. The only bad thing is that it took us over a year to actually come here! We've been missing out! Go! You won't be sorry! Just make sure to call ahead and make sure they aren't having a private party or anything. read more

I hate leaving bad reviews, but I couldn't help myself. Food amazing - service awful. The woman who owns this establishment is downright nasty to her employees. Other older girl behind the counter (may be her daughter) same bad attitude to employees. I won't be returning here. read more

Biagio's is a must go to for the area. You will not find any better food, bread, or pastries in New Jersey or possibly the world.

What a lovely dining experience! My steak au poivre was perfect and the risotto with fungi really delicious. We shared a wonderful caprese and a mare et monte (sausage, calamari, peppers, greens) which was the best! Our daughter had the short ribs and my husband had the seafood fra diavolo - borh excellent! Our 2 year old Granddaughter enjoyed mac and cheese and lots of my steak. Truly, it was an excellent dining experience served by a wonderful, warm server. Well worth the price and more! read more

The Americano sub was great. I have to agree with everyone else, their baguette is really, really good. I'd probably try the mozzarella next. The girl at the counter was cute and the vibe is old school Italian. Extremely friendly owner, nice area, solid spot. read more

Can't go wrong at Biagio's. The owners are super friendly and inviting. Bread is the best I've had at any restaurant or deli. Scratch made pasta, delicious specials. Desserts/pastries are crazy good. So glad to have a place like this locally. read more

Biagio's Italian Gourmet is as authentic as it gets! When you walk in, you will feel like you're visiting Nonna's house! The staff is warm and friendly, and it seems to be the place where everyone in the community gathers before work or after Mass at St. Vincent's. Biagio's provides a varied and delectable selection of Italian desserts and pastry's, including Sfinge (the traditional cream-filled zeppla-type pastry of St. Joseph's Day) and cassata (the quintessential Sicilian sponge cake with ricotta). Whenever I want to bring an assortment of sweet treats to impress my hosts, I come here! Biagio's also specializes in bread, pizza, cheese, cold cuts... all of which are top quality and so fresh! The bread is is made on the premises and their sandwiches are a delicious. Since I live close by, it's simply too easy to forego making my own lunch and coming here instead! You can also come here to fill your pantry with imported Italian groceries, such as various pastas, plum tomatoes, chocolates, and (if you've likely eaten to excess), Brioschi... Italian alka seltzer! I look forward to trying Biagio's recently-added dinner menu! read more

The worst experience ever. The mother working behind the counter yells at everyone including her employees. I would give people money not to spend theirs here. Sandwiches are overpriced, cookies are dry and pastries taste like dough. I keep giving it another chance only to be disappointed yet again. That woman should put her energy in to more positive things, like a baking class. read more

Friendly atmosphere that remind one of visiting Italy. The town is the only thing bring you back to the reality that you are in the US. The food was superbly delicious. Tried the sandwich, carrot cake and the raspberry mouse. If you are near by I would highly stopping in. read more

Step inside this charming, welcoming space and get transported to Italy. The music playing sets the perfect mood, the art deco banquettes, ceiling high glass windows, arresting array of cookies and pastries, fresh baked bread, and genuine pleasant atmosphere set by the owner makes you feel right at home. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Used to love this place, but had the worst carry out experience ever last night. Had friends over... 4 adults, 4 kids, entrees, salads and apps. Pretty big order. They said it would be ready in about 25 minutes, so I showed up after about 30... then waited for another 20 before it was ready. No big deal until I get home and find out that they didn't give us our salads and one of our entrees. So I drive back (about 15 minutes away) and the salads are ready, but not the entree. Wait another 10 minutes for that. The guy behind the counter was very apologetic, but no offer to even comp the stuff they messed up... I'm not one to make a scene, so didn't ask for it, but c'mon. Won't be back. read more

What a hidden gem! This place is absolutely unbelievable. The waiter and the rest of the staff were extremely personable and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and modern and the ambience was perfect. Great atmosphere and music the whole time. The food was amazing and the selection of pastries and cookies for dessert can't be beat. They make you feel like family but with a sophisticated touch. read more

I had lunch here today, a very delicious sandwich with caprese and a nice sfogliatella as dessert. The bread, that is baked by Biagio, the owner, is one of the best I had in this country ( I am Italian) and the pastry was amazing too. Great service and a very nice espresso too. Highly recommend , buonissimo Massimo read more

I had been here several times for dinner before their new iteration of the restaurant. While trying to appear more "upscale" with the new decor and staff, they have totally missed the boat. The food is still good but that's where it ends with a thud. The wait staff is clueless and the service is absolutely abominable. After waiting 45 minutes for the food to appear we were met with one nonsensical excuse after another including how they "don't fire up the mains until the appetizers are done". I've been a restaurant owner and know when an order gets missed...I also know that lame excuses to the customers versus candid honesty when you screw up is the perfect way to lose a customer. Believe me, you've succeeded here. Oh and did I mention a plate of pasta with seafood at 35 bucks??!! Nice try..if you spent a whole bunch of money on your new dining room, don't ask me to spend more than midtown Manhattan tourist prices for pasta read more

A big thank you to Carmela and Biagio for last night's awesome dinner at their place Biagio's Italian Gourmet Specialties and Trattoria Biagio We went there last night with friends and all of the food was fantastic. We started off sharing appetizers. The calamari was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The arancini and shrimp specials were great as well. For dinner I had the Seafood Fra Diavolo with the black ink pasta - just outstanding and so much food I took half of it home. My wife had the chicken savoy and loved it. The St. Joseph's pastries for dessert were the biggest I have seen and were delicious way to cap off the night. Stopped at the bakery on the way out and picked up bread and other goodies. Service was great and both Carmela and Biagio checked in to see if everything was OK. Lastly, all of the Covid protocols were in place - tables were spread out and masks were worn by all staff - we felt comfortable dining indoors. Just a great night and place. Highly recommend. read more

Ordered a salad for a family BBQ. Delicious! The bread, the deserts! Amazing! We just moved to the area and thought all hope was lost in regards to a good Italian bakery/restaurant. Thankfully we found Biagio's! read more

Biagio and his family are inspired to please every customer that enters their restauant. During the day, outstanding hot and cold sandwiches on Biagio's own bread. At night, the food is worthy of a Michelin star! Our favorites are the short ribs, chicken scarpariello and grilled salmon w broccoli rabe and sausage. Appetizers, salads and soups are all so freshly made. Dont overlook the desserts baked in store and remember to take home a baguette. We love this place! read more

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My family had dinner at Biagio's last night . It was the first time for us and we will definitely be going back . The basket of bread had three different kinds of bread in it . My husband had soup for appetizer and a special chicken dish and loved them both . My daughter and I both had the eggplant rollatine with pasta . We loved our dinners and dessert. read more

Absolutely love their pizza and breads. Pignoli cookies are the best. Sit down for a nice dinner, you won't be disappointed !

the food is nice and takes like 10 seconds to get your order but it is on a really busy road and will take a little longer to get there but overall great food. read more

We always have a wonderful experience when we're there. Once again, enjoyed our conversation with Biaggio. We always enjoy the food and the friendly atmosphere. read more