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    Cafe Tivoli

    3.5 (110 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Scott M.

    This is a very good and reliable local restaurant. The food is fresh and made well. It's a typical Italian menu, and everything is quality.

    Akriti M.

    I know I am definitely coming back for tiramisu again. Pastas were amazing too , we added grilled shrimps to them which tasted better than fried shrimps. The service was quick and we loved the family style vibe there. Amazing hospitality and straight up traditional pastas!

    Christmas Eve a total bust. A revised menu consisting of only a few items compared to the menu you would expect. They ran out of potatoes!!! At 7 pm. Only had ziti . Never again. Seems something is amiss. Cutting corners? New owners? Don't bother going during holidays. Or at least make sure you know what menu you're getting.

    Fried calamari, delicious!
    Alec D.

    I went to Cafe Tivoli for a 50th birthday party and was pleasantly surprised. Usually the food suffers greatly at events where many people have to get served but every dish I was served was good. They started off with a charcuterie plate, pretty normal and average; not great not bad. Then a simple salad afterwards. Penne vodka came after that and it was very good. Clearly they know how to make this classic a dish, delicious sauce and well cooked pasta (they could have easily overcooked the penne when making it in big quantities). I ordered the shrimp scampi out of a few choices we were offered. Although I thought shrimp scampi came over linguine, they served it on its own with potatoes and string beans on the side. Despite this, it was cooked very well and the garlic sauce on the shrimp was very good. After that they finished off serving everyone ice cream goblets, simple but who can complain about ice cream! Overall a great experience. I will definitely give care Tivoli a try again!

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    Food is consistently terrible for takeout. Over- salted, over-sauced and amazingly bland.

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    We've had many family functions here. The service and food are excellent. Definitely worth a shot.

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    Great Italian food and very nice atmosphere. Not crowded. Friendly waitors and good wine.

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    Love this old fashioned Italian restaurant. The food is delicious. The service has always been consistently good

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    Franco's Metro Restaurant, Bar & Pizza - Muscles Marinara

    Franco's Metro Restaurant, Bar & Pizza

    4.2(303 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Verrrry, verrrry good Italian food. As good as it gets. ++++ Classic Fried Calamari - As classic as it gets. Solid fried calamari made all the better by the deliciously, tangy marinari sauce that came with it. ++++ Margherita Pizza - 16" Family Size - Came out piping hot/fresh and had fantastic flavor to it. Slices had ZERO flop and good crisp/undercarriage. Not too thick, but not super thin either. Best pizza I ever had? Not there yet, but still verry good pizza. Our family of 4 took home 3 slices of the 8. ++++ Chicken Piccata - Phenomenal chicken entree. Chicken was tender and linguine was cooked perfectly. ++++ Broccoli Rabe Side - As good of a broccoli rabe that you will find anywhere. ++++ Large Tartufo Ice Cream - Addictively refreshing. Hard chocolate outer shell with ice cream inside was cut into 4 pieces. ++++ Franco's Mini Cannolis - 3 fantastic little cannolis. Honestly, they were the perfect size and we ate them up FAST! + Service was EXCELLLLLENT all evening, from the moment we were greeted till when we left. ++++ Every employee was very friendly, especially the maitre d and waiter, but even the busboys were great and worked fast. ++++ Food came out reasonably quick. + Large private parking lot in the strip mall that the restaurant is part of. + Easy to make a reservation via OpenTable. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Entrance and waiting area are a bit tight. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = There are lot of tables and big booths inside, BUT some of the tables were fairly close and walking space was limited when it was busy. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Suppppper busy on Valentine's Day Saturday evening when we arrived at 6 PM. Luckily we made a reservation because we observed people without them not getting a table. = The dining room is to the left of the main entrace while the pizza shop is to the right. CONCLUSION --------------------

    - Completely packed on a Valentine's Saturday evening during dinner--reservations are a definite…read moremust; parking can also be tricky, especially if you're hoping to snag a spot right out front in the shared parking lot - The pizza take-out counter is conveniently located to the right of the entrance, while the main dining room sits to the left - Dim lighting throughout creates cozy, romantic vibes, though most tables are tightly spaced, so you'll be dining pretty close to your neighbors - Service was absolutely top-notch--everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly, from the hostess to the waitstaff and busboys - The food was great overall: the Classic Fried Calamari was nicely breaded and crispy without feeling heavy or oily, and the squid was very tender; the family-size Margherita Pizza was thin yet held together well and was flavorful, though fairly basic and simple; the Chicken Piccata with Linguine was a standout--juicy, tender chicken served over perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a creamy yet light, lemony sauce; complimentary bread was fresh and warm; the White Sangria was strong and fruity; desserts were also very good--the Mini Cannolis were fresh, and while the Tartufo was tasty, it could've been bigger considering it's advertised as "large"

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    Franco's Metro Restaurant, Bar & Pizza
    Franco's Metro Restaurant, Bar & Pizza

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    I Gemelli Ristorante - Fried zucchini

    I Gemelli Ristorante

    4.5(285 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Old school Italian feel inside, unassuming from the outside. Pictures of employees and patrons of…read morethe past let you know there's some cool history in here. No hats allowed so do your hair :) Had the occobucco and wife tried the branzino. BYOB so bring your favorite bottle. Service is attentive and welcoming. Had a great experience and meal. My friend got the chicken Parm which looked like your typical classic. Everything was delicious and not too crazy expensive which I appreciated.

    We came across this place on Google while searching for Italian food in the Bergen County area and…read morestumbled across a upon a true neighborhood gem. The menu isn't massive, but they cover every category with extreme precision and do it really well. Seafood, pasta, veal, chicken, and all the classic appetizers you can think of from stuffed artichokes, zucchini blossoms, and house-made burrata. The ambiance is old-school Italian in the best way: timeless, romantic, and cozy. It works just as well for an intimate date night as it does for a small group dinner. Bonus points for being BYOB. We ordered the veal marsala and the seafood pomodoro. The veal was pounded to perfection and swimming in a ridiculously addictive sauce. The seafood pasta was cooked perfectly and loaded with fresh shrimp, clams, and mussels and you can taste the quality and care put in the food. Meals are served with a salad to start, and you can expect to spend around $35 per entrée, which feels more than fair for the quality. We were genuinely impressed and were treated with a lot of attention throughout the meal. The concept of the restaurant being run by two italian twins was honestly so sweet. Highly recommend if you're looking for classic Italian done right without trekking into the city.

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    I Gemelli Ristorante - Fried calamari

    Fried calamari

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    Caffe Milano Restaurant - Salmon with asparagus, mushrooms, assorted vegetables and potatoes

    Caffe Milano Restaurant

    4.5(11 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Didn't feel like jumping back in the car to try to find something to eat so figured we would try…read morethe restaurant here at the hotel. Typically not a big "restaurant at a hotel food guy" but the experience and food here we're both pretty good. There's a nice choice of seating if you prefer a bar experience or a sit down restaurant experience. We chose to sit down restaurant experience. Our waiter was very friendly and quite attentive. After mulling over the menu we were set for dinner. My colleague had the fillet mignon, medium rare with mushroom and Bolognese sauce. I got the rigatoni with eggplant. The dinner starts out with two rolls and butter. Be sure to ask for a choice of rolls as it appears, there are three or four different options to choose from. They were OK, not warm, a bit on the stale side. My colleague enjoyed the steak saying it was tender and filling. It was juicy and had a lot of flavor to it. The overall feedback was positive. My rigatoni was Al Dante, perfect! The red sauce was just right. Not too sweet nor too tangy. There was a fair amount of eggplant and balls of mozzarella cheese. I added Parmesan cheese sprinkled on the top. Every bit of my meal was eaten. Not all meals include a salad. The filet did include a salad. I had to get a side salad. The salads were a bit small and lacking variety but overall OK. Overall this restaurant is a good choice.

    This restaurant is located inside the Doubletree hotel. In the area to go see the Yankees play…read more Had dinner after the day game....too tired to venture out in the city, and the food had great reviews....started with calamari, the wife and I love this... very large portions....then they brought us beautiful mixed green salads...a def step up from the bland ice berg mix you normally see. The wife had ravioli, and I had the seafood linguini. Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, in a light tomato sauce. Perfect!! No need for dessert, we had doubletree chic chip cookies in our room! Service was friendly, timely, average. The next morning we are in the same room for breakfast. Totally opposite....terrible buffet...service non existent....nice waiter, never around. It's a buffet, had to ask for silverware, had to ask for coffee, had to ask for check....

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    Caffe Milano Restaurant - Grilled salmon on the roasted beet salad.

    Grilled salmon on the roasted beet salad.

    Caffe Milano Restaurant - Dinner rolls

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    In Napoli - Favorite Dish 'Chicken Parm with linguini'

    In Napoli

    3.7(123 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Food was amazing tonight. It was a crave for Italian food to check out in Fort Lee and we came…read moreacross In Napoli. Ordered fried calamari for appetizer, given complimentary garlic bread and house salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The house salad was served in a large bowl. Chicken Francese was ordered - my husband said it was delicious and Food was amazing tonight. It was a crave for Italian food to check out in Fort Lee and we came across In Napoli. Ordered fried calamari for appetizer, given complimentary garlic bread and house salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The house salad was served in a large bowl. Chicken Francese was ordered - my husband said it was delicious and served just right. I ordered the crabmeat linguine. It was prepared so well with a great combination of good crabmeat portions, tomatoes, onions, basil bits with a light tomato basil sauce. Service was friendly, all payments accepted. Parking is available if you are interested in the nearby municipal parking lot. We will be back to try other items.

    I like this place. They have a good lunch menu and the food is much cheaper during lunch. The…read moreonly thing is, I wish they would get with the program and allow online ordering. You have to call and order, which is a pain. They would get more orders if they allowed online ordering. Garlic bread and salad included with the mean. Always excellent.

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    In Napoli - Modern interior

    Modern interior

    In Napoli - Rigatoni Bolognese!

    Rigatoni Bolognese!

    In Napoli - Cosmo Martini at the bar

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    Cosmo Martini at the bar

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