I'm giving it a 5 stars Bec the service was awesome. Our server was very attentive and constantly checks on us. The meatballs was very tender , well balanced with the tomato sauce that's not too acidic. The sauce was not heavy at all and I love the fresh basil. The chicken parm , which I don't normally order was recommended by the server and did not disappoint. It was tender, moist chicken cutlet with crispy, flavorful breading, balanced by a vibrant, not too salty or acidic marinara sauce and, melted mozzarella, served with rigatoni. The desserts we got were super delicious and not too sweet. We had a 5 pm reservation and was able to self park on their lot. read more

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4.75 for high quality food that is just missing that exceptional wow factor to push it to 5 stars. Service was timely, friendly and had a warm feeling. Ambiance was casual with families, couples, etc. There is a good amount of seating inside but reservations are highly recommended. 1. Wine list - Huge huge Italian wine list with smaller names and unfamiliar names. Did my research and got a bottle of rosso montalcino ($69) which was excellent to pair 2. Meatballs - tender, doesn't fully fall apart but light and almost melts in your mouth. Sauce is light but full of flavor 3. Eggplant parm - not spicy even though supposed to be spicy rigatoni with it. Huge portion. Took half home. Pasta was delicious with enough sauce and al denté as I like 4. Tiramisu - one of the better ones I've had. Not alcoholic. Moist and excellent balance of layers. Shaved chocolate on top is a nice touch 5. Chocolate torte - deliciously creamy and lighter than I thought. Full chocolate flavor. Comes with a fior di latte gelato which was high quality. Overall an excellent high quality Italian dinner. No wonder why it's hard to get weekend reservations. Highly recommended and will definitely be back when in Red Bank and craving Italian. read more

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Incredible atmosphere. Went for a dinner with my fiancee and for a dinner with a group of fiends on separate occasions. The setting and service are great for both situations. For starters, you cannot go wrong with the cheese plate/charcuterie board. Other than that, I really love the rustic vibes here. The restaurant feels like a quaint tavern - which I think is one of best parts of the experience at birravino. Of course, all of the food is very good. And the drinks/cocktails are all great too. read more

Lively place for lunch. For a Friday at lunch was very busy. Service great and food was memorable. Appetizers greet of calamari and mozzarella. Enjoyed my shrimp dish. Finished off with cappuccino. A strong recommendation. read more

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Had a fantastic lunch with my family, yesterday. Davide was our server and he was awesome. Made us laugh and was very attentive. We sat in the outside room next to the main restaurant and it was so relaxing. I loved the decor and it was the perfect setting. The food was absolutely amazing. True Italian food. As a Vegan, I had enough to eat. Wish I lived near here, because it would be my go-to for a great day or night out. read more

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Ambiance and service is 10/10. This is a great upscale pizza/Italian restaurant in red bank with plenty of parking. The menu was a bit pricey but it's good for a special occasion. The server allowed us to take our time and did not rush our dining experience. read more

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I really wanted to love this place, especially after hearing so much about it, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype for me. The space itself is beautiful, I especially loved the covered outdoor area, which is really well done. That being said, the overall experience fell short. Our reservation was canceled just minutes before we arrived, and with no explanation of why that happened and then when we got there, no one greeted us at the entrance, which didn't set the best tone. As for the food, it looked promising but missed the mark. The calamari were dry and lacked flavor, the Caesar salad was underwhelming in both presentation and taste, and the spicy rigatoni, which I had really high hopes for was just okay and didn't stand out. It wasn't the experience I had hoped for, and my group of five all felt the same way. It's also pricey for what you get! With so many other great spots to try in the area, I probably wouldn't return. read more

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What a lovely and delicious lunch. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. The space is fun and offers plenty of dining areas with a prominent bar filled with locals and knowledgeable bartenders. The portion sizes are significant so be ready to share. I really enjoyed the spinach arancini - yum! Overall, a very nice spot! read more

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Birravino never disappoints! The ambiance is warm and lively, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I had the cozze oreganata to start - absolutely delicious, and you must use the bread to soak up every bit of that amazing sauce. For mains, the burrata pizza and the Sunday Sauce were both outstanding. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. A fantastic dining experience from start to finish! Highly recommend. read more

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*********Adding pics....from last visit '******************* Always a nice time. Enjoy read more

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Found this place on Resy and decided to come try it out for a little date night. We had a reservation so we were sat immediately. My partner and I both loved the decor in here. It felt like we were at someone's home for dinner. We also were fans of the open kitchen concept they had, we could see all the ingredients they use, the pasta being made, and the chefs at work. Throughout the restaurants they had plants and fun trinkets hanging up on the walls. My partner also wanted me to include how he loved this bike rack hanging on the ceiling, it did look super cool. The restrooms were clean, everything was super tidy in here! I wish we remembered the name of our server because he was spectacular. He had such an amazing personality, made us laugh, made sure we had everything we needed, and make sure we were taken care of!! The free bread was a 4/5: it was a good texture but I felt like the sesame taste was overpowering. Calamari was a 5/5: perfectly breaded and cooked. I love calamari it's one of my go to appetizers. And this one was perfect. It was tender, not too chewy, and well seasoned. At other restaurants I've been to, it was too cooked where the squid would shrivel and detach from the calamari but this one was AMAZING. If I wasn't saving my stomach for my pasta I would've ate the whole plate. The prosciutto e melone was a 3/5. It was a good flavor combination between the savoriness of the prosciutto, sweetness of the melon, topped with the herbiness of the mint. A very refreshing bite, but it wasn't anything insane, it's just melon and prosciutto at the end of the day, it was good to try but I wouldn't order again. My partner got the Mezzo Rigatoni and he relates it a 4.5/5. He loved the texture of the rigatoni, which I agree with, it was the perfect Al dente. He liked the flavor of the red sauce although he notes that even though the sauce was good it overpowered the flavor of the eggplant and couldn't taste the eggplant that much. But he says regardless of that the sauce was super good and he loved it. I got the Ragu Di Brasato and I give it a 4/5. Like I said previously, I LOVE the pasta texture. My sauce was kind of like a beef stew which was something I've never tried before as a pasta. I liked the hazelnut bits throughout the sauce that gave it a bit of a crunch and the beef was super tender. The sauce was pretty good but it was a little salty for my taste, but it could be my fault as I had a good amount of Parmesan added on top when the waiter came by. I wish we were able to get dessert but we were too full. But we were satisfied with our food and the server we had made the experience even better read more

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Listen up - This may just be the best restaurant of the year for me (I'm aware it's only March) Everything was amazing. From the moment we sat down, to the moment we left. The ambiance of this restaurant, paired with a great menu selection and friendly staff, made this restaurant one I'll be dreaming of for days to come till I return back. We started with a Cesar salad to share and a margarita pizza. The salad was delicious - I love a good Cesar. The pizza was unreal. So fresh and delicious. Best restaurant pizza I've ever had. I then had an Aperol spritz and an eggplant for my main dish. That meal was 20/10. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and laid over a bed of house made pasta. I can't wait to get my hands on this dish again. My husband had the lemon chicken and enjoyed it too. He did state that my meal was phenomenal and he would order that next time. Ended the night with a raspberry tart and a cheesecake. Woah - these are not your regular defrosted desserts like at other places. These two desserts were so fresh. You don't want to miss out on these when you're here. Honestly, I can continue rave about this place, but go dine for yourself and enjoy the experience. Looking forward to returning back. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant! The vibes almost compete with the food- I said almost lol. We went with a party of six. They accommodated every need for each person seamlessly. The waitress Marie was so friendly. She had great information and recommendations. Every person with me said the meal was the best they ever had. I got the eggplant and it was so fresh and flavorful. It was made with marinara on the eggplant and placed on fresh pasta which is glazed with their spicy vodka sauce... the result is delicious. To add to the meal, Marie told us the pasta is handmade there...and the mozzarella is made fresh every morning! The food is well worth the price point. It's a great time there. The restaurant is high class and has great food and service! Another great time with great food at Birravino. read more

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My second time at Birravino and it was somehow even better than the first! The service was incredible, our waitress answered every question we had and offered some wonderful recommendations. The food was even better this time, everything was so fresh and it all exceeded my expectations. This is a great place for friends, family, or even a date night- just be sure to make a reservation ahead of time because it is popular. I think this may be my new go to Italian spot in NJ! read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed this spot for dinner before a show at Count Basie theater. The service was quick and the food was even better. The dishes were way bigger than anticipated so I highly recommend sharing dishes versus getting your own. I will definitely be back for the outdoor area, it looked so cute! read more

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I cannot enough about this place! The entire experience was 10/10 !! The host was welcoming and gave us the option of seeing the other side so we can pick which room we preferred. Our waitress was so helpful and was on point with the recommendations as far as food and drinks. We ordered a few appetizers and got two meals. Each plate was better than the next. ! I highly recommend the eggplant Parm and the spicy Bolognese . All the pasta is handmade as well as the mozzarella and you can definitely tell it's fresh and absolutely delicious! I also ordered an espresso martini, and it was perfect! Whether you're going for a girls night out or date night or just for good food I highly recommend Birravino and I will definitely be back read more

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We had an excellent dinner at Burravino last night. We had a last minute reservation at 8:30 and the place was packed. There is a large list of wines by the glass. I had a Sicilian red that was excellent and my husband had one from Tuscany that he liked. Complementary bread service, we love that! Bread was great and the crisp was tasty. We started with the meatballs which were tender and tasty. Husband had the orecchiette and I had the scarpariello. Both were fantastic. The orecchiette was homemade and very delicious. The modern take on the scarpariello was great. A large chicken breast stacked on top of potatoes, sausage broccoli rabe which is a great addition too. The sauce was legit and I could really taste the hot pepper juice. The service was excellent. We were too stuffed for dessert. read more

I went to Birravino with a friend as a "halfway" meeting point. We went on a Thursday and it was quite busy! However, we were definitely not forgotten. Our server was attentive to us and made sure we had everything we need. The restaurant itself gives off an industrial cozy vibe (which I didn't know existed!). We each got a glass of Sauvignon blanc and it was really tasty. Their Caesar salad was EXCELLENT! I got a pasta dish and my friend got the chicken. Overall it was a good experience, we will be back! read more

Birravino - Chicken & pasta with mussels - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Birravino is another amazing restaurant with the same owners as Pastavino in Staten Island. The food was incredible. The eggplant parm is a huge serving and I wound up taking some home. Inside is very dimly lit and perfect for a great date night spot. Our waiter was a kind older gentlemen but the only problem I had was that I heard all of the other waiters reading specials of the night to the customers and ours did not mention anything and we had already ordered before we heard the other waiters mentions there were specials available. Overall I would definitely come back to birravino. read more

Birravino - Fried calamari - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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I'd go 5 stars but the place is quite loud-food terrific, waitstaff professional and correct, food tasty, average prices for the area, ample parking. With four cocktails, a bottle of wine, apps and entrees all around, it came all in at $100/per person. Good value. read more

Wow. Best eggplant parm I'v ever had! Huge portion served with their Penn in Vodka sauce, which was delish! Brought half home. Can't wait for tomorrow's lunch. Service was good and place is cute, though parking g is tight. It was my first time there and I plan to return to try their other dishes. read more

Birravino - Eggplant Parm. - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Another amazing dinner here. Staff is just pleasantly nice and helpful. We had so much food. Everything was tasty and fresh! Everything is so cozy especially around the holidays! read more

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The total in our party was 6 people. We had reservations, which I highly recommend. We decided this restaurant before going to a show. The restaurant has a stylish ambiance and a comfortable vibe. When you walk in there's an area glass enclosed where you can see them making homemade raviolis, which brings back great memories of our trip to Italy. Our waitress was spectacular and very personable. Our party started out with cocktails, we all ordered a different meal, which was full of flavors and all came out hot. Some dishes were small portions for the price. All pastas ate were made homemade. You receive complementary bread, with virgin olive oil, cut at a bread station. We all ended our dinner with 3 different desserts that we all shared with our significant others , and we tapped our dinner off with Expresso martinis that were a perfect ending to a great meal. Prices are a little steep, and we are all use to bring home left overs, but no one did, we ate our dishes when they came to our table, since they are on the smaller size. Staff, tastes and flavor of food and drinks were on par. read more

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Pros: Atmosphere, Service. Cons: Extremely loud environment. Have to yell to have a conversation. Overpriced. Ordered the Chicken parm. It was an extremely thin, overcooked slice. You can get a better piece of chicken from Chick Fil a, for a lot less, and feel more satisfied. In addition, the pasta was under cooked. In fact, the poor quality of the food annoyed me so much, that I had to write this review. I never write reviews, I usually just disregard the restaurant. Based on my meal, I would never want to go back to Birravino's again. read more

Classic. Me and my fam hit this up all the time. I always go with the bolognese but the potatoes are also good and I hear the rave of the spicy rigatoni and the big Vic salad. Pasta tastes homemade. read more

Birravino - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Pizza: 1/5 Service: 5/5 Dessert: 5/5 Did not enjoy the pizza here. Flavors didn't stand out it any way. Pizza was floppy and moist from way too much sauce. Probably because they used cherry tomatoes. I ordered a margarita but what I got didn't resemble a traditional margarita. Dessert tart was great! read more

Birravino - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

I was here a couple years ago with a friend and we got the rigatoni with vodka sauce and eggplant. I normally do not eat Italian out since my mom is an amazing Italian cook and I'm spoiled, but my friend wanted to go here. It was the best vodka sauce that I've ever had at a restaurant and the eggplant was delicious, not seedy at all. The place is expensive but I do not mind if the food is delicious. I'm taking my husband here tonight and I hope it is just as delicious as the last time I was here. read more

Across from the Molly Pitcher hotel, this restaurant has reservations based available dining but you can grab a first come first serve place at the bar, which is what we did. The bar seating is around a large square galley of drinks with several busy hosts making drinks for the entire restaurant and fulfilling meals orders for bar patrons. Yet they make it all work efficiently. From where I was seated I could see the wood fired pizza ovens in the kitchen. The pasta is made fresh daily and I had a dish which was pasta shells with sausage and rabe broccoli in a wonderful sauce. My host also gave me complimentary bread and olive oil. Yum! I wish I had room for a pizza too as I really wanted to try it out, but alas I'll need to come back another day. My friend had the chicken parm which looks fantastic. Look forward to my next visit. read more

Birravino - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Ridiculous that they charge a TAKE OUT FEE!!!! All I can say is that I'll never order take out from them again. If an owner/ manager can't figure out to incorporate this fee is to the everyday operations than they don't need my business read more

Birravino - TAKE OUT SERVICE CHARGE This is NOT a credit card processing fee! - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Everything about this place is awesome! Wine, food, and atmosphere. Pasta fagiolli was great and chicken Parmesan was excellent. Get the appetizer meatballs for sure. read more

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This review is somewhat late (about 6 months) but I cannot stop thinking about my dinner date at Birravino. The food was so tasty and it came out relatively fast. The cocktails were well made and not overly sweet. The ambiance was lively, yet not loud, and the service was also very good. I will go back soon! read more

My friend and I ended up at Birravino before a concert at the PNC Bank Arts Center. It was only about 15 minutes from the venue and had its own parking lot, so it was an ideal choice. It was too hot to sit outside, but we saw their enclosed tent retreat with its beautiful chandeliers and live music. Instead, we were in their main dining room, which was surprisingly spacious, given that it was full of tables; they really optimized the room for maximum seating, while still keeping it comfortable. Both the bar and dining areas were packed with diners enjoying pizzas, pastas, and main courses. In fact, it was tough to decide what we should order. My friend and I debated getting two appetizers each, but that would have been much more costly than a singular entrée per person, so we kept it simple and went that route. After we placed our order, we received a plate of fresh semolina bread, as well as slices of the same loaf, which had been toasted with salty cheese. We munched on the bread while sipping our matching Aqua Jalapeno cocktails, which were wine glasses full of Casamigas jalapeño tequila, San Pellegrino, watermelon, and lime juice. Unfortunately, I found the drink disappointing. It was not properly stirred, so each sip was different - some too tart, some too strong, etc. Plus, while the watermelon seemed like it was real fruit, the cocktail had an artificial taste. Despite that, we loved our meals! My friend found her lemon chicken and spinach risotto comforting and delicious, though she would have preferred less capers were included. I similarly enjoyed my pan-seared, Nova Scotia salmon filet, which was perfectly cooked and salted maybe just a touch more than it needed to be, but I would prefer that over it having no taste at all. The large piece of fish was served over a seasonal blend of warm zucchini, charred pearl onions, and a cold tomato and corn salad. The ideal amount of spring onion crema had been drizzled across the plate, allowing me to incorporate as much or as little of it into my dish as I wanted. We both found Birravino to serve tasty food in a fun, lively atmosphere that made it the perfect pick-me-up before a lengthy concert. read more

Went to dinner last Thursday. My friend and I shared the Caesar salad and the cheeseboard. Both appetizers were very good. For my entrée I had the rigatoni and enjoyed it immensely. Ended the night with a cappuccino and the Biscottis. Delish!!! Best way to end the dinner! Plus I love the ambiance. One of my fave places to go to whether if just for drinks and dessert or for the whole 3 course meal! read more

Birravino exceeded my expectations! I've always heard good things but WOW! The pasta is so fresh, you can tell it was made just that day. Don't skip the meatballs, they are so soft and flavorful. The arancini had a surprise of sweet corn but it totally works! If you are coming here, you must get a pasta (at least for the table to share) to taste the freshness! read more

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I returned here for another meal. This time, I just went with a burrata salad with grilled chicken. It came with broccoli rabe pesto, pickled red onion, sweet tomatoes, and crispy pancetta along with the added grilled chicken. This was well presented, and all ingredients appeared fresh. The burrata was creamy while the chicken was seasoned and grilled ideally. I would have preferred a little more greens present. The broccoli rabe pesto was different, but tasty. I also tried the "mor" pizza. It came with meatball, onion, ricotta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. This was not too bad. There could have been more meatball pieces present as it was hardly tasted. The crust also could have been cooked a tad longer. The tomato sauce was the key here. read more

Birravino - Burrata Salad with Grilled Chicken - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our server was Fin and he was terrific!

Wow. Everything about Birravino gets 5 stars! Fantastic wines and cocktails, the specials are fresh and delicious, the staff is so helpful and professional. Such a great spot for a family dinner, girls night, date night or even solo dinner. Will 1000% be back read more

Dinner tonight in the great town of Red Bank at Birravino Italian Restaurant. Very cool place with great decor, lively vibe, and a comfortable, rustic, yet modernistic, old school Italian feel. The menu was limited but the food was top notch and our server, Matty, was excellent. Small, upscale bar, private wine room dining area, a large pizza oven, and an scenic patio dining area with live music. A lot of stuff going on, and it was all good. Dinner consisted of their Margarita Pizza, which was very good; nicely cooked crust, tasty sauce, and just the right amount of their fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil to top it off. My entree was the Costata Agro Dolce; a perfectly prepared pan roasted Berkshire Farms pork chop, sweet and hot peppers, potatoes, and capers. Dessert was their Torta Di Pesca; Olive Oil Jersey peach cake, walnuts, lemon glazed, with lavender whipped cream on the side. Didn't know what to expect with that one but it turned out to be a great choice. All in all, an excellent dining experience. I would definitely return when in the area. They also have a private parking lot. 08/05/2024 read more

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Food was great. Large portions - some of us had bolanaise and it was great and just as good the next day. Service was also good. Parking is tight. Chick peas in the pasta fagoule were a bit too firm - read more

So glad that I decided to try out this Italian spot in Red Bank. The ambience inside is such a vibe and this spot would be awesome for a girls night, date night, celebrations, semi-casual lunch, family dinner, etc. The cocktails we started with were strong & delicious. Enjoyed the Birravino spritz - very refreshing. The food here was absolutely killer! Food wise, was genuinely one of the best meals I've had in a while -- the eggplant parmigiana was absolutely phenomenal. The eggplant was perfectly crispy and flavored so well, and Birravino's eggplant parm dish is served with their signature spicy rigatoni vodka pasta. I could not get enough of it -- was so glad that I ordered it. As a vegetarian, finding the best eggplant parm around in NJ has been a personal goal of mine. Our server was very professional & helpful: he was the one who convinced me that I would enjoy the eggplant parm. Birravino's eggplant parm might be at the top of the list now! A must try. Before the eggplant parm stole the show, we received complimentary house made bread / crostini with olive oil and we ordered the Tri Colore salad - good but very endive/radicchio heavy. I'd probably opt to try another salad option when I return, but it was still a refreshing choice. The burrata pizza was delicious and had a nice, crispy crust to it. Ended off the meal with an espresso and tiramisu and we left satisfied as ever!! Can't wait to return, and cannot believe I didn't make the trip earlier! Bravo, Birravino! read more

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