Fantastic experience at this local, family owned gem. I grew up in New Jersey with Italian parents…read morethat immigrated over so I am pretty picky when it comes to pizza. Now living in PA, a soccer tournament for my daughter brought me to the Somerset area and we stumbled upon Manville Pizza. Some of the best pizza I have ever had. Had a great conversation with Anthony, the owner and loved the generational ties and the welcoming spirit. If you are in this area, make sure you hit Manville! You won't be disappointed!

THE local pizza spot in Manville. Order a whole pie. Order a slice or two. Whatever you do it will…read moretaste like a little bit of Jersey. They don't make it easy on you, as everything in the display looks really good. It's a family run store it appears and staff will joke around with you a bit which is great. I ended up getting a hot honey (not pictured) and a sesame chicken. The hot honey was pan/Detroit style. It's a large slice full of lots of pepperoni. And of course lots of hot honey. The sesame chicken was my absolutely awesome. Soy glaze, pineapple and chicken are a killer combo especially on pizza. The crust was foldable and crunchy. Manville has a good thing going for pizza so check them out!

The Russo family did a phenomenal job hosting my Mom's 70th birthday party. They were so courteous…read moreand friendly on the phone with planning and answering any questions my family or me had. The food (drinks, appetizers, salad, main courses and desserts) were all so delicious! The staff was super friendly and efficient in delivering food and clearing out finished dishes. My mom and all her friends and family had a spectacular time. Highly recommend this place for a family dinner or your next event!

Excellent food, with excellent service in a smaller cozy environment, who could want anything more?…read more This place is romantic, elegant, and delicious all wrapped up in one . Specials change frequently and all are worth trying . We love all the soups as they are rich and layered with flavor. The onion soup is warm and flavorful. Salad accompanies your meal with fresh greens. The veal is pounded thin and tender. Save room for dessert, the chocolate mousse cake is light and rich. You will definitely be back

Exceptional dinner. I had the dinner special which was a pork rolled roast. Meat was very tender…read moreand juicy. Get exta bread rolls to soak up all the sauce. Service is always exceptional. Staff is very friendly.

We finally made it to Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana on a cold December night, and it…read morecompletely lived up to the hype. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cozy, run by a husband-and-wife team who split their time between Italy and Somerville. The authenticity and care really come through in both the food and the experience. We started with the bruschetta, and it was hands down the best bruschetta we've ever had - we still think about it. I ordered the Paccheri alla Norma, a fried eggplant pasta in a rich tomato sauce, and Matt had the rigatoni al ragù. Both were easily some of the best pasta dishes we've ever had. The service was wonderful, the decor was adorable, and we're honestly still dreaming about that meal. Perfect for couples or small family dinners. The best Italian restaurant in Somerville, hands down.

We're from Florida but we were in Jersey to see friends. Went to Espo's for dinner last night. I…read morewas a little disappointed that they were out of the pappardelle bolognese, but opted for the special Sunday Gravy after seeing it at someone else's table. I upgraded to the cavatelli pasta. It was amazing! Be sure to go on a Sunday because I understand they have the Sunday Gravy there every Sunday.

We are occasional visitors to Espo's. We always looked forward to the chicken and veal parm. Last…read morenight it was only OK. Veal a bit tough and dry. Sauce not up to the normal standard. A special note to be aware of is the mark up on bottles of wine. In general it is 100% markup. A bit much for the Raritan neighborhood. Not a big deal but the bread they serve is less than high quality and mostly stale. Overall the Espo's experience seems to be headed towards an overpriced dining experience for the Raritan neighborhood.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all, probably because it was a beautiful,…read moresunny spring day. Parking is in the back in the ShopRite lot, or you can try to park on the street. Somerville has become quite a foodie town, and street parking can be difficult to find. We had a party of five and were seated promptly at a round table, which was nice. We could all chat and see each other. Our server was friendly and professional and answered all our questions about the food. The meals were entree-sized instead of lunch-sized. Alfonso's doesn't allow lunch portions on Sundays. To start, we were given a family-style salad. It was mediocre at best. Boring. Mostly iceberg lettuce, no tomatoes, red onion on top, carrots, and cucumber. The complimentary bread was good, but it wasn't Italian. We were given another basket after we finished the first one. The butter was in those little plastic containers. Nothing fancy. Our entrees were: Dinner Giambotta (mild): Italian sausage, peppers, onions, potatoes, garlic, white balsamic parmesan sauce. Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Scallops & Shrimp Al Limone: Imported Roman artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, and green olives in a lemon butter white wine sauce. Cheese Tortellini Al Forno: Rose sauce, parmesan, fresh mozzarella. Eggplant Rollatini. My daughter had a Mediterranean Mule, which consisted of Figenza fig vodka, ginger beer, & lime juice. She enjoyed it! We all enjoyed our fairly large entrees, and most of us took some home. I would recommend Alfonso's. I've been here before and enjoyed it as well.

Street parking-- reservations were made for 6pm on a Friday for 8people so only had to pay $1 for…read morestreet parking meters. My daughters and I walked in and were directed to our seats right away. Staff were very friendly in waiting for us to order and have our family settle in. The vibes were great, very holiday feels so it was perfect. The portions are huge. We ordered the pescatore vodka and penne vodka with grilled chicken. It was more than enough for my husband, myself and our two daughters. We brought so much home. We're not complaining, we loved it! We will definitely be back!

This restaurant has a ton of seating and was easily able to seat our large group. There isn't music…read moreso it was easy to hear and talk to everyone. It's great for small or large groups! The service is quick too, I felt like our food came out quickly for the size of our group. One thing to note is that this restaurant is BYOB. The food - it was okay. The eggplant rolatini was fine, although I think the eggplant was sliced a little thick for the dish. The lobster ravioli sauce was good, but the ravioli itself was extremely thick (the pasta part). It felt like more ravioli than lobster. I was really excited about the tri color pizza, it sounds so yummy with all the sauces! I was disappointed to see that the stripes however are all of the 3 sauces you get. So I felt it really lacked in sauce. What I think should have been done, is thick stripes of the sauce, cheese on top, and then the stripes for the plating. My sister got the pesto pizza and the also complained that there was a lack of sauce. Overall, I think this restaurant is okay. I'm not really sure I would be back as there are other pizza places in the area where I've had better pizza.

Okay, IL Forno a Legna is legit Jersey Pizza for sure! The pizza was fire--literally and…read morefiguratively. I mean, where else can you get Tri-Colored Pizza which was pesto, vodka sauce, and marinara with mozzarella all on the same slice? Plus, the crispy chicken on top? Chef's kiss. The crust was crispy AF, just the way my boyfriend and I like it. We really liked this pizza. Now, the riceballs... my boyfriend (a Jersey native, so he knows his stuff) thought they were just okay. Would we order them again? Probably not. But honestly, we're coming back for that pizza. Their pizza flavors and that perfect crispiness of the crust have us hooked. We definitely want to come back to try their appetizers and salads as well.

Ordered food via telephone Saturday 6 pm to go…read more 15 minutes for the order to be ready Trenton Burger with onion rings Friendly service

I ordered a pizza and I didn't mind the long wait. I also didn't look inside the box while trusting…read moreit had a good quality. Well as soon as I got home and opened the box all I saw was black burned crust. It's disgusting and tastes awful. What's going on there. I paid $21.54 for a charred pizza. I should've only paid $2 for this crap.

Enjoyable Italian restaurant in Sommerville on Main Street. Metered parking till 7 pm. Good daily…read more specials. Enjoyed my old favorite of veld parmigiana and penne pasta. Salad included. Split great tiramisu. Good service. Warm atmosphere.

Been coming here forever. Food is usually fine and can't complain about portion size. May be time…read moreto break through the wall of Calabria and enlarge the place. That back, narrow, hot closet is ridiculous for seating area. No wonder our server Jonathan was miserable.

Surprised to see the lower ratings here. We had a lovely experience. We shared a very generous…read moresalad appetizer. I think the menu was a bit limited, but kitchen accommodated my request so I was thrilled. Staff was friendly and efficient. Ambience was nice There are tons of great Italian places in the area. This is not a standout but a fine choice

Friend and I were craving some pasta and stopped by this restaurant along the street…read more Their free bread and olive oil was a great starter, and they were happy to refill for us twice. I got their chicken and spinach pasta special, while my friend got a garlic tomato linguine. I wish I got the linguine- the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the simple flavors really shined. I wouldn't recommend the special I had, not the tiramisu, which tasted like it just came out of the fridge. Other than that, the atmosphere felt like a dine in family restaurant which was nicely dimly lit, and peaceful. That's it from me :^)