Small family owned restaurant in Berkeley Heights with its own parking lot. After checking out Yelp reviews, we stopped by for dinner. Cute interior with Christmas decorations already making things festive. We were greeted and seated near the cozy fireplace. Started with the harvest salad, conveniently split in the kitchen. Delicious. Entrees were pappardelle ragu and their seared tuna. Both were fresh and flavorful. We finished the evening with their house made tiramisu. Yum. Will be back as service was attentive and friendly, food was great and loved the decor! read more

Cafe Vincotto is a 10/10 experience in every way. From the moment you enter the walkway and step inside, you're greeted by the beautiful and cozy ambiance. Next, the service is just the best, you're treated like family from the start and throughout your meal. And lastly, the menu and food (and dessert)! So fresh, delicious, and tastefully plated. Highly recommend this hidden gem. It's definitely a place to revisit :) read more

Cafe Vincotto - Cacio e Pepe with short rib! Delicious - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Totally opposite experience from the first time which I was eager to go back The food was average nothing to go out for The dessert was amazing But over all I was disappointed this time read more

Cafe Vincotto - Fried ice cream over a delicious apple tart - A dessert plate displays fried ice cream topped with a lattice-shaped rice cracker, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and dusted with powdered sugar. The presentation includes additional chocolate sauce decorations on the plate, and the background shows a person with folded arms at a dining table, indicating a restaurant environment. - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

We've been several times to this restaurant. I love that it's a BYO and that they have specials that change frequently. Food is always good and the service is friendly and consistent. I always look forward to trying something different from the specials. We will definitely keep coming back! read more

Found cafe Vincotto on Yelp n Stopped by for dinner last Saturday. Didn't know it was the restaurant below Seoulite where we've been sr real times. Friendly welcoming staff. Nice ambiance. The bread was nice n warm n really good. We ordered the rainbow beet salad. Generous portions n more than enough for 2 people. Had a nice aged balsamic dressing. Had the branzino n special red snapper for our entrees. the pan seared branzino had Pearl cous cous swiss chard n coconut red pepper coulis. . Waz delicious. The pan fried red snapper had white beans and a tomato based sauce. It was good too. Not a morsel left. We topped it off w tiramisu which wax good. Our waiter highly recommended the baklava as it was homemade by owner. We brought it home n enjoyed it the next day. Tx u 4 a lovely dinner. read more

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A really adorable place!!! I wanted to try this restaurant for a long time and last week I finally made it. I will say this place is lovely the decor is on point a stunning place. The food was amazing the octopus and the salmon tartar were so good, the short ribs are to die for and the Bronzino was delicious!!!!! For dessert we have what I will say the best tres leches of my life it was so goooddd!!! Also, we tried the baklava with pistachio sorbet it was an excellent choice too. I almost forgot as an appetizer we were greeted with a garlic oil dip and bread but the little spoon was absolutely adorable. The service was really good and loved how charming our waitress was she really made our night extra fun! Kudos to this place I will definately coming back read more

Cafe Vincotto - A small white bowl filled with oil and herbs, with a gold-colored spoon resting inside, is positioned on a white plate. The bowl is on a dark, speckled granite table, and a textured placemat is partially visible in the background. - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Terrific dinner for first time trying Cafe Vincotto and impressed with the menu and very attentive staff. The chicken Milanese was very good as well as the pasta. The fried calamari appetizer was prepared perfectly. Deserts are homemade! Great restaurant!!! read more

The atmosphere was great. The staff was great. The biscotte & cappacino were great. The salads were great. My spag carbonara was good. But, my husband's chicken milanese was grossly overcooked. Sorry to say, even more sorry to experience. read more

Food is always great and service what you would appreciate. Hopefully your experience meets your expectations for a nice dinner.

Unfortunately on a return visit we were not as impressed as before. The staff were still lovely, but the food was a miss. We had fried calamari: the coating overpowered the calamari. We had chicken Milanese which was way overcooked, dry and hard with a burnt undertone. The salad and burrata accompaniment were very nice. And we had the risotto with shrimp. We were really anticipating having the risotto again but tonight although the texture was excellent it had very little if any flavor. The accompanying shrimp were not incorporated into the risotto but were dried out and flavorless, sitting on top. What a disappointment. read more

Hands down one of the best meals I've had. The steak was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor. The burrata salad was incredibly fresh and creamy, perfectly balanced and light. The calamari was crispy, tender, and seasoned just right. To finish, the dessert was excellent--rich, well-balanced, and the perfect sweet ending to an amazing meal. Highly recommended. read more

The food and service are top notch at Cafe Vincotto! They pay attention to all of the small details, and the food is out of this world! We highly recommend Cafe Vincotto, and are already looking forward to our next visit! The 100-year-old recipe for their baklava is absolutely a must have for dessert! read more

We went here with friends for dinner. Service was pleasant. Small place. We ordered salmon, short ribs, and mahi-mahi as entrees all were good. Truffle fries were a hit. The soup special was yummy. Desserts were good we got 2 types of Baklava regular and Sundae and both were good. Coffees and espresso were solid. All in all a good meal. read more

We always know we'll have a wonderful dining experience when we come to Cafe V. The food is fresh, delicious, and prepared to perfection -- the calamari, mahi mahi, short rib are personal favorites -- the hospitality best-in-class, and the atmosphere warm and inviting. The owners, Tony and Bona, go out of their way to make guests feel like family -- it isn't uncommon to see regulars being greeted with a warm embrace -- it truly is a special place, perfect for a romantic date and group gathering alike. read more

Very tasty! We had the colossal meatballs, beet salad, cacio e Pepe with gnocchi, and a burger. I have to say that everything was delicious and cooked / prepared to perfection! All fresh, high quality meats and vegetables and you can taste the difference. 5 stars all the way!! This place is a must try...you may even become a regular like so many others! Highly recommended! Excellent service - from being greeted warmly upon entering to being checked on periodically thru the meal to ensure our satisfaction. Top notch! read more

Amazing, kind service. Food is great and decent portions. Owner is always there making sure it's smoothly run. BYOB.

My wife and I had the most delightful time at Cafe Vincotto where we were warmly greeted at the door by owners Tony and Bona! Our orders were not only flavorful but beautifully presented. As for dessert, we would highly recommend 'Victoria's' freshly picked peach ​delight!! Gary & Alicia read more

Local stop with European flare. Tight seating but good food. Went there twice and the food was very good the second time and only average the first time. read more

Had high hopes for this place. Sorry to say I was not impressed with anything except for the friendliness of the staff. The food was not anything I haven't had before and what we did order wasn't especially delicious. I had the calamari appetize and well...it was boring. The decor is confused and not appealing, chairs not comfortable. I feel bad about writing this but I left very underwhelmed and disappointed. Menu was run of the mill. I'm no longer giving 3 stars or above for something that isn't fine dining or off the charts delicious or super unique ambiance. Go to Dimaios if you want Italian food or the like. It's always delicious read more

Very friendly staff despite having a 3 yo in the group. She reported they had "the best dessert ever!" It was the flourless choc cake. Also wonderful was tres leches cake - melts in your mouth! Come for the food - not necessarily the unusual decor. read more

One of my favorite spots to visit Cant get enough! Very close to my home. BYOB. Highly recommenced to anyone that loves something casual. Food is great and service is outstanding! read more

Amazing food, we had calamari as an appetizer it was the best we've ever had. For the main course we had a salmon and a yellow fin tuna, both were out of this world. I would highly recommend this place. We'll be back for sure. read more

I don't know why people rated this so high. All the dishes we had were very bland and basic. I had a special I think of chicken francese that was so dry I needed to squeeze lemon on it. Among the near endless options of Italian restaurants, it's not a standout. read more

What a meal ! We tried two items from the specials menu and they were spectacular. Ghnocci was clearly made with love and so was the baklava . Great Saturday night spot , we will be back ! read more

Cafe Vincotto is my favorite restaurant -- my husband and I go every week, and we always walk out with full stomaches and hearts. What truly makes Cafe Vincotto stand out is its owners, Tony and Bona, who are the heart and soul of the place. Their dedication to their craft is impressive -- to say every dish is made with love sounds cliche, but in this case, it is very true (Bona's homemade Sundae Baklava is a must try). Even more impressive is the way they take care of their guests -- they are kind, thoughtful, and always keep us laughing. If you're thinking of giving Cafe Vincotto a try, do it -- you won't be disappointed. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were amazing. The restaurant is very inviting with unique, fun decor. Would highly recommend

Cafe Vincotto is the 5 carat (one for each star) diamond of Italian American cusine in Berkeley Heights. BH has excellent Italian American restaurants, and Cafe Vincotto stands above all. The food is great, the staff is friendly, kind, and helpful. We have been going since they opened and still view this place as one of the best restaurants in our area, if not the best. In the warmer months, we enjoy outdoor dining though the street is nosiy. We hope they start outdoor dinning again this season. I recommend the pork chop special; it was the best i ever had. In fact, all food is excellent. We are going tonight and will go for our anniversary too. Hopefully, no rain this time for outdoor dining. Robert S read more

Delicious! We were visiting from Brooklyn and on a whim, decided to order take out from here. Truly one of the best meals I have ever had. The papadellle was my fave. Everything was so fresh and beautifully prepared. Also, the host must've been one of the nicest people I have ever met. Will definitely be returning next time we are in town. read more

Visiting old friends who always recommend good food and a special experience. Cafe Vincotto was no exception. From the owners, who treat everyone like guests in their home, to the thoughtful and well plated dishes, we did not have one thing that was less than satisfying! We all chose to go with their restaurant month, 3 course, pre-fix menu (it needs to be unanimous in order to get it) because the choices fit everyone's tastes....and every dish turned out to be a good one! There is no question that we will be back again, but we definitely would not hesitate to recommend that everyone try Cafe Vincotto at least once! Truly a special evening with great food and just the right amount of charm! read more

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Food is amazing!! didn't have reservations but they were more than willing to accommodate us. great staff and great service will definitely be going back ! read more

The service is the TOP! It's excellent. From the moment you walk in, you are warmly greeted and taken to your table. Even if the food wasn't excellent, I'd go back because they make your entire experience wonderful! The FOOD IS GREAT TOO! read more

I met a good friend out for dinner for a Girls' Night Out. Food was delicious. We split an appetizer (Burrata: arugula/ cucumber/ pear/ asparagus/ radish/ toasted panko crumbs/ basil vincotto), salad (Rainbow Beets: herb whipped ricotta/ orange/ organic baby arugula/ pistachio/ balsamic reduction), entree (halibut special,) & dessert (Flourless Chocolate Cakevanilla gelato/ caramel & chocolate fudge, not pictured). Fabulous food and service, plus BYOB. Portions were large enough to share. We will return to Cafe Vincotto in Berkeley Hts. read more

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I want to start with, I was walking around looking for somewhere to eat, my kid was on a play date, and I didn't want to hoover, Every Restaurant seemed to close at 3pm, I stumbled onto Vincotto's, and I had asked if it was open the gentleman opened the door for me and said come right in! The place was so esthetic pleasing the Decor, the working Fireplace, and the bathrooms you will chuckle! now let's start with the food, I had the appetizer Risotto Bon Bons, Amazing the Risotto looked like meatballs perfectly placed on the plate made with 36-month aged Parma Prosciutto, forged mushrooms, Mozzarella, * Parmesan cheese with a basalic velouté. My Main Entre I had decided to go with crispy Salmon, and boy that didn't disappoint either a nice sign salmon on a bed of parsnip and beet puree with roasted squash and an amazing salsa Verde, I think with every bite I was amazed and intrigued, Then came time for dessert I wasn't going to order dessert but he pulled my leg when he told me it was a pistachio tiramisu, That was delicious each spoonful I had put into my mouth was like a bit of paradise into each bite, 10/10 Would Recommend not only was the food out of this world but the service was top notch so attentive and wonderful folks working there. I will be going again ! read more

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Amazing food amazing atmosphere! Party of 4 went specifically on a Sunday night so we could try the burger. It was amazing. It comes stacked with 2 shrimp (which were fabulous) and steak fries. One of the best I've had in a long time. We had two apps - coconut shrimp (which I did not try but was told by the table was great) and the fried calamari which again was also fabulous. Aside from the terrific food the staff honestly treated us like family and was nothing short of amazing. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Cafe Vincotto - V-Burger stacked with shrimp and steak fries - outstanding!!! - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

We recently had an event there for 45 people. The owners Tony and Bona are lovely people and very easy to work with. They went above and beyond for the event and offered flexibility which was invaluable. The food is great, staff is friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. read more

Cafe Vincotto is a top local eatery. Their Mediterranean menu is beyond delicious. They change their specials often enough to keep it interesting. The service is great! You are always pleasantly greeted by the owner. The fireplace is also a plus. I highly recommend it. read more

Cafe Vincotto is still excellent. The owner is also so nice. Great food, clean, and friendly. All the qualities of a fantastic restaurant. read more

A follow up review. My granddaughter held her rehearsal dinner here. It could not have been better. Tony and Bona did everything they could to make it magical. Took over the whole restaurant. Fantastic time. So much food - chicken Milanese was super. A small mix up in timing so some did not receive desert but on the whole they provided a wonderful venue. Tony even made up special personalized menus with a sweet sentiment at the bottom. Could not have asked for more. read more

We have wanted to try Cafe Vincotto since it opened, but we were caring for my elderly mom and couldn't get away. Sadly Mom passed away last month, so for the first time in nearly a year, were able to dine out. We knew our first excursion would be to Cafe Vincotto, based on the photos and the reviews, and we made the right decision! We were greeted at the door by Tony, charming, enthusiastic, confident and ready to show off the chef's skills. He seated us at a lovely table. We looked around as he opened our wine, and the first thing we noticed is that the place is immaculate. Lighting is pleasant, dim, but not too dark. Then we noticed that the tables are spaced well, a nice intimate feel. There are soundproofing panels in the ceiling, so the noise level was low. Nice! The menu selections were all enticing, but the specials....they were really special. I opted for the scallops and hub ordered the bone-in pork chop. WOW! Honestly, these were 2 of the best meals we've had in the past 20 years years. My scallops were fresh and perfectly cooked, they melted in my mouth. Hub says it's the best pork chop he's ever had, moist, tender and packed with flavor. Absolutely delicious! Service was excellent; attentive without hovering. Everyone was pleasant and eager to please. This was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We can't wait to return, and to bring friends. Next time I'm going to save room for desert, the selections sounded fabulous! Thanks to all of the staff at Cafe Vincotto, you made our first night out since my mom's death a really special, uplifting event. read more

Excellent food,wonderful staff. My husband and I have visited a couple of times. We look forward to enjoying many more meals at Cafe Vincotto in the near future read more