New to the area. From Brooklyn, NY where pizza shops and Italian restaurants are overflowing. Like…read moremany, I share the same concern: "Is the food any good?" when traveling. More so now, that I've entirely relocated. A "word of mouth" review brought me here and im so happy I listened. Not over done, simply delicious.

I came with my family visiting, my grandparents are regulars. The meal and service were absolutely…read moreamazing. I could not even finish my food. My dinner came with soup. I brought the leftovers back home and they were still good, oh my.

I started to write my review and had to go back and read all the reviews because I was shocked they…read moredidn't have five stars. Yes the place is small, yes they have rules when ordering, but this is an experience. I have had many wood fired pizza from all over and this was the best I've ever had. This isn't your local pizza joint you bring the kids to this place is when you are going out with your significant other to enjoy a great meal.

The best pizza we have ever ate!. We come to Inn at St Josephs Lake every year with my wife for a…read morefew days and order every evening something new at the Farage. Never were disappointed with service, or food they served. Highly recommended to try

Great food with an old school Catskills vibe (if you were there in its hey day, you'll know what I…read moremean)! Baked clams and chicken parm were great!

You cannot come to Monticello and not go to Albella's! Big portions for not so big prices. I…read morethought the baked ziti was fire but I tried the chicken parmigiana and am having a hard time deciding what is the better of the two. Delicious and reasonable. The staff attentive and friendly. What a great experience.

The most important thing is getting the order right. Failure…read moreWe ordered delivery and our pizza and supposed to have pepperoni and meatballs... came with only cheese. Recipes shows we were CHARGED properly so big disappointment. Chicken tenders were good, kids enjoyed them (even the picky one) BBQ chicken pizza was good (thick and had a LOT of cheese, but good) Cheese pizza was good .. but not what we ordered Overall we were happy, but we didn't get what we paid for.

Was our pizza and pasta place to go when we were in Monticello. Even brought family there who were…read morevisiting the casino. Always pleased with our meals and service. Especially liked it when they expanded the restaurant next door. Light, fresh, airy and twice as much room for dine in. Went there today. Restaurant is now smaller than it ever was, space wise. Now you can only pretty much order take out. There are only 2 tables for dine in service. While hubby looked at the menu, I wanted to wash my hands. I asked where the restroom was and she rudely told they didn't have one. I looked at my hubby and we were both shocked. I told her that it was our go to place but not any more. She didn't care. We turned around and left and we will never return. Sad.....

Chesky's has really great pizza!! Definitely recommend. We ordered a regular pie to go.read more

Giovanni's has been in business for about 45 years and under the current owner for about 35 years…read more The cold sub sandwich recipe has not changed in all that time - because it works. The secret, beyond fresh veggies, olive oil and wine vinegar, is that the meats and cheese are freshly cut for each sandwich - not pre sliced which allows the surface area to dry out and get nasty. Fresh is best. They've been my (and lots of others) go-to when passing through Monticello for decades. The only similar sandwich I've come across is Jersey Mike's - also fresh sliced provisions.

This place is totally taken and nose dive. I will never ever come back here again. Came in ordered…read morea tuna sub extra sweet pepper, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, oil and vinegar. Sorry sir we're out of tomatoes. OK could you put extra onions and peppers on that for me sure no problem get my sandwich. Nothing but a huge amount of lettuce a teeny amount of tuna no onions and two slices of pepper. This is a total disgrace. This place was a cherished place to come to get a godfather. Today I'm hungry for a tuna sandwich and if I wasn't so hungry, I would just leave it on the counter and walk out. Not to mention $15 later for that small sub and a fountain beverage. Don't come to this establishment. They just hit the brick wall. I haven't been here in a while and I'm glad I haven't!!!! I believe the only thing that can improve about this place is them closing their doors.

On the drive home from Binghamton University, I had a craving for ribs. Although I was thinking…read moreBBQ ribs ... I had to "settle" for slow cooked braised ribs and boy, am I glad I did! Ambience - this is a house converted to a restaurant. The dining room felt like we were having a dinner party at a friend's house and they needed to set up some extra tables and chairs. Food - I ordered the braised ribs with fried rice. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and had the right amount of sauce. It was served with fried rice that was a good starch to go with the protein. 4/5 TL/DR - if you are also traveling back to NYC from Binghamton and your stomach is saying "feed me some ribs...". Go to Salt & Pepper. Your tummy will thank you!

One of my favorite go to spots in Monticello for lunch or dinner. Eat in or done out you can't beat…read morethe quality or freshness. This is a family owned and operated establishment that has made their mark in the community. You will see a host of business owner, lawyers, judges, community leaders and your neighbors enjoying the freshly prepared meals daily! They are open weekly Monday thru Friday till 8:00. Enjoy the authentic Korean specialties to there unique sandwiches and soup specials. Never a disappointing experience.

This is the best pizza up here .. I'm from Brooklyn and lived in nyc most of my 56 years .. and…read morethis is great pizza ..

Should've known the quality level by the high end signs written on paper plates taped to the…read morefilthy, greasy windows. Inside smells like cockroach guano. Floors and walls filmed with ages of cheap ingredients foul cook-off. Staff was a bit reminiscent of "Deliverance". Lots of teeth and wary looks. The only reason I went in is because I saw it a few times in passing and it looked like a hippy-type exterior so I thought maybe someone might give a shit about the business, but nope. I'm sure the roaches eat well. As for the pizza? Uff. It looked like hardened yellow glue on a piece of cardboard with some ketchup between. You all should be ashamed of yourselves, and stay away from your sisters! They are not valid girlfriends or mothers of your children!

My friend turned me onto this new pizza place. Extra large pies you say, they have a bigger box!…read moreDid you want the best and biggest Stromboli I have ever seen and tasted. A huge amount of tasty meats and cheeses with a large dipping sauce cut into the box. We can never finish all the food. Prices are nice and portions are generous. The neighborhood is sketchy but the owner looks out to keep the people safe. A nice alternative from the other spots that have been around a long time. Not a fan of their sauté vegetables, I think they are frozen not fresh. Located behind the post office in Monticello with parking on the other side of the street. "You've had all the rest now try the best"

If I could give this pizzeria negative stars, I would. The place is dirty, and the service is…read moreterrible. I ordered a Margherita pizza and was asked to wait a few minutes when I arrived. While waiting, I noticed the waiter standing over a large pizza in an open box, repeatedly sprinkling what appeared to be basil on it--an unsettling sight. About ten minutes later, I was handed my "fresh" order. By the time I got home, the crust was soggy, the pizza was cold, and the entire experience was thoroughly unappetizing. I genuinely don't understand how this place gets rave reviews; it suggests a lack of experience with what a clean, well-run, quality pizzeria should be.