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    Cafe Z

    3.9 (99 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate

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    Caesar Calabrese Salad- romaine, roasted peppers, mozz, artichoke hearts. Very good and shareable!
    Florence C.

    Solid Italian food, yummy drinks, and great service! I love it here! With homey/divey feels this spot delivers excellent Veal Parm (which lasts me 3 meals), Stuffed Shells, salads, and more. I've been coming here since high school with friends and family for casual dinners and events and have also ordered catering-sized trays for home parties. Mangia! Mangia! NOTES/TIPS: **Located in the Ideal Plaza with tons of parking. Down some stairs below street level- not wheelchair accessible. **2 single-person restrooms. **Credit card fee. Cash is better. Fair prices. **Live music on the weekend.

    Complimentary Yelp Sangria with purchase of an entre.
    Danny D.

    The capellini bolognese was great. The hot Italian bread and drinks were even better. The margarita was OK and the Bourbon Lemonade was even better. My wife has the Panko shrimp and it was delicious. The sauce that came with it was even greater. They had live entertainment (@Raquel line music on Instagram)for V Day and it was great. Nice quaint place in the basement. You would never expect that this bar was where it was. They also have a Kareoke night. Would definitely check it out again. Nice find.

    Heather F.

    Our band played at Cafe Z last night and when it came time to get paid for our show I was met hearing from a woman behind the bar that she has NO cash! I advised her we were paid via Check last month. A very sweet bartender there told her there's a check at the end of the bar, she looked quite pissed hearing this. She then asked what the payment amount was to be, as I gave her the number she said NO WAY! I'm sorry, what? She goes on to tell me they don't pay bands over $250.00. Then she goes on to tell me she's the negotiator, sorry but THAT happens when we book the gig, it doesn't happen AFTER the gig is played. The WORST part is the one owner coming out and YELLING and CURSING at me... slamming his hands down on the bar yelling about having to pay us the agreed upon amount! I even showed him the email exchange showing what we were to be paid! He went on slamming his hands down yelling how my one friend who stopped in didn't even buy a 'FUCKING BOTTLE OF WATER'. I went through a bad experience of domestic violence thar landed me in the hospital many years ago, that experience took me a long while to emotionally recover from... last night having this man yelling at me and slamming his hands down on the bar next to where I was standing with such aggression was VERY UNSETTLING for me! It put me mentally back in that place where I was on the defense once again! It's not just about the money it's how I was made to feel asking to be paid for a job well done.....No one should be bullied into giving into someone's elses demands.. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL and we will never play there or recommend that bar to any of our friend's bands! One customer there yelled on top of her lungs doing our sound check to SHUT THE FUCK UP ALREADY! Very classy old woman she was! No thanks for returning there! Let's see if they stop payment

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    Omg! What did you order ?

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    2 years ago

    Great place. Homemade pasta and the food is fantastic. First-time here and all ready planning on returning.

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    Did you ever try is again ? Just wondering

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    2 years ago

    Stellar! Always on point. The place has a great vibe and the food is always great. Plenty of parking.

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    Food was very authentic, drinks strong . a lot of bang for your buck . live DJ . cute lil old head spot .

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    Very nice neighborhood place, great authentic Italian food, lots of multiple bar spaces to chill. Very friendly and tasty!

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    4 years ago

    Celebrated my daughter's baby shower. This is the best kept secret. The staff was attentive, the food was great, and the prices weren't bad!

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    Joey's Ristorante - Sunday gravy

    Joey's Ristorante

    4.2(19 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Joey's was super cute! I had my kids with me, so I was looking for something with good food and…read morevibes, but also spacious and not too stuffy. This was perfect! They menu has all of the Italian classics - pasta, meatballs, pizzas, salads, parms, etc. For an app we started with an order of two meatballs. These were absolutely massive, so flavorful and came with a large dollop of ricotta. We also tried some super cheesy rice balls which were chefs kiss. The chicken parm was pounded thin and delicious, and the orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage came with a massive portion. Also an honorable mention for the bread basket which was overflowing with fresh and hot seasoned bread. Service was speedy and friendly, holiday decor was cute and there is a full bar. Millburn has an abundant amount of Italian restaurants, and I'm glad we didn't overlook Joey's!

    During my visit, I experience good customer service; an employee is kind and helpful with…read morenavigating the menu. The Garlic Knots are so delicious; the knots are so fluffy and soft though firm like chewing savory (more so texture wise) cotton candy that does not dissolve. With every bite, flavoring seems to improve, especially with the soft though thicker than thinner more savory than sweet tomatoe-ish sauce. From my order experience, the mozzarella after flavor lingers with the garlic after flavor for about 30 and 40 hours. Yum, though I prefer the garlic more so than the mozzarella, all quite tasty. The establishment accepts different forms of payment. The establishment connects with a neighboring eatery, by way of a mid way pass, and both establishments offer different selections. Between both establishments are a variety of eating options, though one may need to ask about where is suitable to eat between the two, if ordering between the two. Each separately offers distinct seating options.

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    Winberie's Restaurant & Bar - Harvest Salad

    Winberie's Restaurant & Bar

    3.5(317 reviews)
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    4 Review of Winberie's I go into every restaurant with one…read morestandard move--order a Caesar salad with grilled chicken--and Winberie's genuinely surprised me. This one hit different. I finished the entire plate without even thinking twice, which says everything. The chicken had a slight burn on it, but instead of ruining it, it actually added a bold, smoky flavor that made the whole dish taste even better. The atmosphere was perfect the lighting was super nice and could have ate outside! Even though the place was busy, the timing was solid--I got my food at a reasonable pace, which is rare when a spot is packed. The balance of fresh greens, protein-packed chicken, and overall flavor was on point. It felt like the perfect mix of healthy and satisfying, not something you always get with a Caesar. Bottom line: simple dish, executed strong. Winberie's delivers where it matters. Definitely recommend.

    The service was great. Nice spot - great location and atmosphere, especially the outdoor seating…read more Good beer list and drinks. The liquors and wines do not offer a lot of too shelf options but a really decent, no fuss drink list. The food was good. Nothing was bad. The jersey tomatoes are good, but you get the sense immediately that you're at an upper end Applebees. Don't let that hold you back. The tomatoes are fresh and it's a good mix of flavors. I had the short ribs, which is really pot roast and mashed potatoes. Again, really good and comfort food but not really flooring me. The last thing, that I am sure is not normal, but as soon as I walked inside I got a smell of septic issues. It continued for 30 min or so, then I think they addressed it bc there was another word smell and then both went away. So overall good spot and reliable. Great service! Decent food for a change up, family meet up, or comfort food and a drink or two. Sit on the patio.

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