Horrible service from start to finish. We couldn't get even basic things like grated cheese, and when desserts and coffee finally arrived, they came with no silverware, no creamer, and no server anywhere in sight. After waiting more than ten minutes for someone to return, our server finally appeared--not with what we needed, but with the check. The manager's response was essentially an apology that they were "busy." On a Thursday night. Being busy doesn't excuse this level of service. Extremely disappointing experience. read more

9/5/2026- my wife and I had a 830 reservation. We were greeted by hostess, seated promptly and out comes the olives, sopressatta, Parmesan reggianno and olive oil with side of bread to start off our evening. The menu speaks for itself but the specials are always amazing. For appetizers we had their famous meatballs and mussels oreganata. Both phenomenal and having the large mussels prepared this way was a home-run. Wife got the Pasta Nicolo with shrimp spinach tomato spaghetti in a blush sauce and I opted for their take on Surf and Turf. Sorry no pic of pasta, the wife was very hungry lol. Aged NY Strip, sautéed broccoli rabe and fried potatoes with 3 shrimp oreganata and a lobster tail. Magnificent meal. A must try while dts and a byob establishment as well. Pete and Nicole thank you for another amazing evening. read more

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Solid place. We sat outside. Which was nice. Its a BYOB. Didn't know. But there is a liquor store nearby. Service was very good. Started with the meatballs with potatoes and peppers. That is a must. Got the old school chicken parm. Good enough. Tried some of the other dishes. We were a big party. Everything was good. Bathroom was a bit of a hike because it is inside. Bill was as expected. Overall a good experience. I would recommend read more

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I've been to breakin bread twice and really hate to give it a bad review which is why we wanted to give it another shot. When we sat down last night for dinner I noticed that the wine glasses were visibly dirty, not water stains, but actual bits of food stuck to the glasses, new ones came that looked basically the same. I ordered drunken chicken parm which came out cold and bland. My husband ordered the flounder risotto which was also served cold, the fish had a fishy taste and the risotto was mushy. As much as I wanted to love this place and I hate to write a bad review, I just can't justify a $90 tab before tip for only two entrees. read more

Excellent food! Would categorize this as elevated Italian American food. staff and owners are very friendly. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Extremely dissatisfied in all meals! Special filet, halibut, chicken franchise, will never go back

The back patio is a perfect spot Quant and you're not on the sidewalk. Service was great as were the Appetizers to entrees. We love it here. Seaside lacks good dining. This place is consistent every time. read more

Precisely where you need to go if you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine! The backyard patio was the perfect spot for a summer meal after sunset, and service was great. read more

The food here is top notch! Veal parm vodka with hot honey and crispy pepperoni cups was amazing! Stuffed artichoke the best I've had in a while! read more

Coming from a New Jersey Italian family, Italian restaurants are usually a let down but this place far exceeded my expectations. It felt like having Sunday dinner at my aunts house from start to finish, even having the special touch of ice box cake which was my late grandfather's favorite dessert and something I've never seen on a menu before. The House Salad is a must order as it is perfectly dressed with a great mix of antipast toppings. The shrimp francese were the best I've ever had, the batter was perfectly light and the sauce was lemon heavy and delicious. Our server Daniella was fabulous, so kind and attentive and made excellent recommendations. Looking forward to our next trip back! read more

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Excellent food the atmosphere is fun, feels like family. The owner comes out and greets the customers Definitely recommend this place. Never had a bad meal there. read more

The restaurant was not crazy crowded for a Saturday night. We had a reservation made over a month ago. Party of 5 seated in front of the bathroom with one chair in the aisle leading to the bathroom. Yuk! The place was very clean, but still it's gross. One meal came out cold and was quickly returned piping hot. Two people ordered a special and to our surprise the meal was enough for 2, maybe three people. That should have been explained when we ordered. We were again surprised when the bill came for those two meals which were $103 each. The food was delicious though. The dessert menu is lacking variety. We did have the icebox cake which was mediocre. Overall nice place, good food, but never sitting in front of the bathroom again. read more

Had 7pm reservation, was finally seated at 7:40. We were aparty of 6, owner walked by us 3 times with no acknowledgent. Dirty forks, dirty bread dishes. Our appetizers came out, all were good. 4 entrees come out, were fine. One comes out wrong. 6th was M.I.A.. Server doesn't check on us, finally flag down a bus boy who asks what we are missing. We tell him, and he brings it out right away. Lowest tip i've ever left. Won't be back. read more

AMAZING!! Everything about it... AMAZING! This is a family run restaurant and they definitely make you feel like you're part of it. Food was better than restaurants i've tried in Italy! Anything lower than 5 stars is criminal. read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Fun atmosphere, service was great and the food was exceptional! Good size portions... try the Chicken Parmigiana, you won't be sorry.

Everything about this restaurant is on point! The food/ Service/ friendly & most attentive staff. Be sure to make ressys and experience a fantastic meal at the Jersey Shore. We are excited for the Summer 2026 season & plan on dining at BB frequently. I highly recommend this cozy spot & always tell my friends & family about where to go ( as I'm a "foodie") & many rely on my recommendations.... This is a Fav!!! Hats off to Nicole for a job well done in that busy kitchen & Pete for his hospitality & fitting us in.... Be sure to get ready for a superb dining experience !!! They aim to please & hit the mark every time. Breakin Bread gets my vote Ann M read more

What type of resturant only accepts reservations from people that have eaten there before. ? No parking available! Dining room extremely tiny. Another Seaside Heights tourist area. read more

Food is way overpriced now. The most obvious menu example of this are the $30 chicken parm and the $35 linguine with clam sauce. I don't as a rule ever get the specials, and this place is a case study on why. They are usually a rip off and never very good. We asked the waitress to tell us what the specials were. She mentions a few things, including a mussels oreganate appetizer and a trio of fillet mignon for a main dish, which the waitress had no idea how much cost. She said I think it's $52. We figured for $52. It must be decent piece of fillet. I didn't want that, but my friend took a shot. I like mussels so ordered the mussels app. It sounded interesting. The trio of fillet was not three small pieces of filet mignon but three very small pieces pounded thin and then covered completely with three different sauces and vegetables. The whole thing was just weird and really disappointing. The appetizer was 6 Large mussels with a breadcrumb mixture. olive oil garlic, and some herbs. That's it. Came out luke warm. Someone else at the table got the artichoke app that was absolutely awful. Cold and mushy I know some restaurants have an off night and it's a tough business, but the filet mignon was $63 and here's what really topped it off, the mussel appetizer was $29. That's pure highway robbery. I've been there a few times and the food's been going downhill and getting way more expensive. Also be careful. Their menu prices don't seem to match up with what's on your check. I'm done with the place. read more

Sadly couldn't get in the door. My husband heard wonderful things from his friend so made a reservation during the week for Saturday night. When we arrived we were told there was no reservation and they were fully booked all night. It was when the woman at the door shamed us by saying "if we really made a reservation we would have gotten a text" that upset us. We were already being turned away. mistake are made, shaming is not nice nor necessary. We were looking forward to a nice dinner. read more

Breakin Bread was AMAZING! From the FANTASTIC food and the SUPERB service, this place is next level. They feed you the best food around town and make you feel like family too! You can just tell by the atmosphere that this is the place to be. If you're in seaside heights, this place is a must! Shoutout to PJ and the fam for giving us an amazing experience! read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

What a nice surprise, a small, local family restaurant. The food was excellent!! The red sauce (gravy) was flavorful AF. The only thing that didn't make sense to me was that the name of the restaurant. You would think with the word "bread" in the restaurant name that the bread would be excellent too. Well it wasn't, just ordinary type bread. Disappointing. read more

Our daughter gave us a gift certificate for our anniversary. To be honest I expected an overpriced mediocre restaurant. Although the BB deli is right down the road from us and their food has always been great but I was expecting something less, unsure why. To make matters worse my wife and I had a little tiff and weren't speaking. We considered canceling but wound up going. We were seated quickly once we entered. The place is small and cleanly, tastefully decorated. When we sat the table was super wobbly. I made mention to the waitress was had someone come and fix it instantly. The tables are kind of close together and since us and three two table next to us we're all seat r at about the same time she asked if it was ok that she read the specials to us together. And she did. They had a nice selection of different pastas, fish, meat etc. we were brought a complimentary basket of bread along with a few slices of dried sausage, some nice hard parmigiano, a few olives and some oil for dipping. This really got the appetite going. We ordered the brie special app which came with some toasted crostini. Some blackberries and raspberries and was wrapped in a pastry. It was very good. We also had the meatball app which was also very good. For entrees My wife ordered penne vodka with peas. I ordered shrimp far diavolo with linguine. Portions were good sized and the food was all well done. We left full and had doggie bags. All in all the food and service was 5 stars. Prices are a bit high but warranted. read more

The best chicken cutlets and eggplant Italian sandwiches in Toms River! They also have a counter of grilled chicken cutlets, chicken pot pies, broccoli Rabe and many daily specials. Meals to go and amazing desserts. read more

Love this spot! The food was delicious and service was excellent. We met the owner and chef who are dedicated to this restaurant. You can taste the love in the food. Thanks for a great experience! read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Excellent meal, Excellent service. We all enjoyed everything from the appetizers through dessert.

Came back again and this restaurant is one of the best ones around always a good stop when your down the shore make reservations because they are always booked. The waiters are very nice and accommodating the food is the best by far. You won't be disappointed! read more

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WOW! This is one of the best Italian spots in the Seaside area. Every single thing we had was incredible. This is the halibut special with risotto. Super nice staff, great outdoor area and amazing food - what else do you need??? Plus BYOB is read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Halibut special - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Amazing, amazing spot! Definitely need reservations and it's byob. The owner seated us and introduced himself to us right away. He was super friendly. Our waitress was with us right away as well to read off the specials. For apps, we got their meatballs and a special, truffle burrata. The truffle burrata was to die for - the sauce was amazing. We couldn't stop dipping our bread into it. For entrees we got penne vodka and shrimp parm, both phenomenal. It was my first time ever getting shrimp parm and I loved it! The ambience is super cute and updated. We weren't too close to the tables next to us. It's a small place, but they do well with the space provided. Will definitely be back! read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Dining area - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

We came here on a friends recommendation. We arrived early around 4:15pm we didn't have reservations and was offered seating in the patio which was nice but in the sun. There were plenty of other seats and when we finished our meal those seats were still empty. Sydney our server was great. Very attentive. Food was delicious. read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Filet of sole Oreganata style with risotto and Asparagus- Special - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Everything was perfect! My boyfriend and I sat outdoors, and the ambiance was perfect. Our server Robin was friendly and attentive. I ordered the oh my god pasta special and added shrimp. Maybe on the pricier side but so so delicious. The chicken parm is a classic, & was also very yummy. Ricotta cheesecake was light and perfect with some coffee. Glad we stumbled upon this place! read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Lemon ricotta cheese cake - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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This place is a must try. My girlfriend and I ate here on Friday and we will definitely be back. The food was simply amazing. We had the breaded artichoke marsala, chicken milanese and the pork chop with vinegar peppers. This was THE BEST pork chop I have EVER had. Oh and the ice box cake and pistachio cake for dessert was the perfect way to finish our meals. Pete and Nicole were so gracious. Great people whom I wish nothing but the best. I can't forget the beautiful decor. Very festive. Thank you for a wonderful evening. You treated us like family. Jeff and Donna. read more

This cozy BYOB bistro on the Seaside Heights boulevard offers creative well seasoned and beautifully plated food that makes a reservation a necessity. On the downside however, due to its small size the tables are packed together making movement around the restaurant difficult and the room very loud. Despite this, all the diners seem to be enjoying their meals and I suspect it will be impossible to get a table once the summer season begins. read more

Wow! What a hidden gem! Food is impeccable from start to finish! Staff makes you feel like family and while the restaurant is small, it exudes ambiance. Good luck getting a reservation as I'm sure this place will be sold out most of the season- you simply cannot find a better meal anywhere in this area. Absolutely delicious! read more

Breakin Bread on the Boulevard - Homemade cheesecake and pistachio cake - Italian Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Family restaurant very good, went several times last summer, I would recommend this restaurant to my friends and family

Good ambiance, staff was personable and food quality was really amazing! Really worth the money

Food was ok. Stuffed artichoke was a little dry. Stuffed zucchini flower was overpriced for two small flowers. Overpriced entrees. Shrimp parm was left under the broiler too long. Had burnt ends. Service was terrible. Waitress was preoccupied talking to her friends and putting on lip gloss. The bus boy had a dirty shirt and looked like he didn't bathe. They delivered our food to the wrong table. The music was loud and inappropriate for dinner service. They sat us in the front by the window which was infested with flies. Overall experience was terrible which made the food unknowable. They need to train their staff. Since it's a family biz at least train their kids. They also charge a credit card fee without telling you. So if you pay cash like I did tell them in advance. The fee amount is not explicitly shown on the bill which makes it deceptive. Would not recommend this place.​​​ read more

Let's not fool ourselves. This is an ok and expensive Italian restaurant in an area filled with Italian restaurants and a clientele who can cook better Italian food at home. The young and inexperienced wait staff had their thumbs in the dishes, and were dripping sauce on the customers. Expensive: a broiled lobster tail with olive oil, white wine and bread crumb- $53.00, no sides. The gnocchi is delicious and costs $33.00 for 12 "pillows" Two meatballs for $18.00 Don't push your grandmother over the edge. read more

Have been wanting to go here for months and finally made reservations. Very charming atmosphere. They had so many great menu items and specials. Was hard to choose. Everything tasted so fresh and amazing. read more

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This is a family owned establishment apparently with frequent locals. It's not big, and happens to have incredibly tight seating. The menu is limited, although there are many specials offered, at very special prices. The staff were just ok, they took your order and delivered, nothing too special. I must comment on one thing I found somewhat offensive. Waitresses wore workout skirts that were actually too small and failed to cover them when bending over to wipe tables. I have no objection to the clothing at all in a gym, or other place to workout. Here while dining, as a female, I'm not interested in seeing a young ladies behind, and more shocking was her complete ignorance that her butt was oozing out. We had eggplant rollitini and shrimp parmigiana. 80% of my plate was the linguine, leaving 20% for my 4 shrimp. These were 33.00 and the shell was still on the tail !! Such a simple, yet important step to do. Who wants to spit out the tail peel ? Anyway, we won't be back. The only plus was our cannolis were filled fresh on order and was excellent. read more

Very small dining area that probably borders on overcrowding. Servers carry hot plates of food over your head and there's a constant stream of traffic in the very narrow aisles. Owners are very friendly, greet everyone warmly and seem to know most of their clientele, which can be both bad and good. We got the impression that "friends" got special treatment. Onto the service and food. Bread was nothing to write home about, disappointing for a place with Bread in the name. Looked like sandwich bread and wasn't heated. Plate of cheese, cured meat and olives was a nice touch. Service was a little confused. The owner came over, introduced himself and recited the days specials. It looked like there were 2 people taking orders and after waiting 10 minutes for one to take our order, the other one showed up and asked if we wanted to hear the specials. We ordered everything off the specials menu -fried burrito, mussels in white wine and garlic, short ribs, and filet mignon Milanese. Appetizers arrived quickly (less than 10 minutes after we ordered them) and we're tasty. Then they committed the cardinal sin of dining out - entrees came exactly 8 minutes later - well before we were done with appetizers. They left our entrees on a nearby table and placed them on our table one at a time as we finished the appetizers. We felt very rushed. The Milanese was very good, although the portion was small for $45. The short ribs and mashed potatoes were downright cold. It was obvious that they were made ahead of time and sat waiting for people to order them. They tasted fine, but cold entrees are just unacceptable, especially at this price point ($45). Dessert choices were limited and we decided to pass. In and out in less than an hour, and unlike their motto, our bellies weren't full. Stars off for cold food, entrees coming early and feeling so rushed. Based on what we'd heard about the place, we expected better. read more