Lack Luster & Over Hyped. If you're looking for a Steak that…read morelacks the kick of flavor here's your go to. My orders Filet Mignon 8oz $39.99 Medium Rare, Little to no flavor with the "mushroom based sauce" 5/10 Clams Casino 6/10 decent. Penne Alla Vodka 5/10 tastes cheap! Like craft Mac & cheese... penne was cooked right the sauce just was lacking. Ambiance : 7/10 it's Drinks : Lemonade Fresh! 10/10 Pepsi 10/10 lol

Beautiful decor, and the specialty drinks are very good, ( ginger martini, and a dragonfruit…read moremargarita) but the food in total was ordinary without any zest... Mussels in red sauce were large, looked good, but we're tasteless, broccoli rabe, and sausage egg roll was tasty, but my eggplant parm and spaghetti was very bland...Prices imo were high for what is presented...

Mamma Rosa was a wonderful surprise!…read more We've passed this little restaurant countless times. A friend was raving about how unassuming and how delicious everything was. Well in that case, let's go! There are only 7 tables and it's first come, first served. No reservations so don't bother asking! - Bruschetta - the perfect amount of salt and spice! - Burrata Appetizer - warm, delicious and perfect to split with a party of four - Homemade Meatballs - tender and fantastic. Like your mom makes! - Caesar salad - solid choice - Grilled Lamb Chop - my husband had leftovers from this that he actually ate! - Fettuccini with Sausage - homemade pasta cooked perfectly - Penne Vodka - silky and al dente - Pappardelle Special - truffle, mushrooms, red sauce. So flippin' good! We were too stuffed for dessert, as per! Special shout-out to the staff. They are warm, efficient, and make you feel like they've known you for years. We had the opportunity to meet the chef and that was a huge treat. We couldn't gush any more about how amazing everything was. He was humbled by our enthusiasm! Cash only and BYOB. Any restaurant with a pay phone on the wall is a-okay in my book. Old-school Italian in the house!

Exceptional service. Each dish was made individually. With love. The ambiance was lovely dim lights…read morebeautiful decorations.

Like many, I've passed by this place a million times. Finally had the chance to bring the Irishman…read morein since he was craving a big old hunk of meat. Our server was VERY chatty, a little too chatty for me, but others at our table enjoyed his banter. I must say he was very kind with being very generous with bringing us more bread and accommodating my elderly mother. Enjoyed the cup of French onion soup. The most expensive chicken pot pie I've ever had at $29. Size was not huge, but it was tasty, and I was getting full from all the bread and the salad. A nice meal.

Tuesday lunch. Sat at the bar…read more Large selection. I had the tacos. Fresh made to order. Excellent. Good service. Clean restaurant.

Every time I travel to NJ I connect with a few local friends who know all the great food spots…read more This location didn't disappoint. Inside has classic Italian restaurant decor. We sat downstairs and I could tell it's a spot the locals flock to. The bar area was packed! It's family owned and you could taste it. My pasta red sauce tasted like it had simmered for days. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

We stopped as a group of three for lunch after a barrel tasting at Amalthea on Sunday 2.15.26. Food…read morewas delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. I don't get to stop here often because I do not live nearby. I love this spot. -Eggplant Bites -Angus Spinach Salad -Crabcake With Field Greens Ravioli -Seafood Special

We visited Siena for lunch and very much enjoyed the experience. We arrived at 11, when they opened…read moreon a Saturday and had the restaurant to ourselves for most of the meal. Alex, our server, was gracious, efficient, and engaging. The food was fantastic! They served us bread fresh out of the oven with garlic infused olive oil, as well whipped butter with herbs. Delicious! We ordered the Antipasto Plate as a starter. Artichoke, Roasted Peppers, and Prosciutto were the highlights. We also enjoyed the Shrimp and Scallop Pappardelle and the Branzino special. Both wer delicous and the servings were so generous we brought some home! Dessert was a Crème Brûlée and Tiramisu. Ambience was a cozy Italian restaurant in a strip mall. Siena is a BYOB. We'll be back!

I love Pappardelle (top three; first is long Fusilli, then Pappardelle, and Tortellini and Rigatoni…read more. . . who am I kidding?! - I fancy almost all pasta types except for Angel Hair!) Anyway, Saturday night's visit was excellent - Pappardelle Bolognese for me, and for my Sir - Veal Parm. I absolutely loved my dish; he wasn't crazy about the gravy on his - said it was bland. He tried and liked mine a lot. Everything else was stellar. I'm glad that they still have their yummy scratch bread! I mopped up on that - four pieces lol (I skipped lunch and was ravenous!). Anna and Alvaro were stand outs with their excellent service and conversation :) Of course, no room for dessert - we didn't even look at the menu.

DiPaolo's is our go to special occasion spot. I love good Italian food- especially when the pork…read morefree and meat free options are just as delicious and appetizing as the 'traditional' Italian dishes. This time we visited for my birthday- on a Tuesday evening, they are running a two for $60 special. You get a starter, main, and dessert. The options are plentiful for such a complete meal, and I always enjoy my company (the Mr.). I had a spinach strawberry blue cheese candied walnut salad as my starter. I ordered the chicken parm: two thinly (read: perfectly portioned) sliced chicken breasts, coated with bread crumbs and fried, smothered in the same garlicky tomato sauce folded into the most perfectly al-dente pasta noodles. The mozzarella cheese was thoroughly melted and fused into the top layer of the chicken breasts. For dessert, I ordered the lemon mascarpone cake: three layers of the fluffiest, most lemony cake I have ever had. The mascarpone cream was not sugary- again, flavorful and lemony. I always enjoy my meal when I visit and I particularly adore their tomato pie. I have a little trick to being able to score some additional pieces to the two place on your table with warm crusty bread and butter; I have no intentions of sharing my secret! I know the term 'hidden gem' is played out, but this is really one of those places where if you don't know, you will never know. If you decide to try it, it's worth the drive. I have always enjoyed my time, food, and service the numerous times I have visited.

The pickings are slim in Penns Grove but if you can get beyond the wedding factory atmospherics, Di…read morePaola's is a marriage between the only two things that matter when dining -- excellent food and excellent service. The place is pure glitz and while that's not my preferred habitat, the crab cakes are outstanding and the vibe is surprisingly unrushed. It's certainly a hike to Penns Grove but next time we're in the area, Di Paolo's is on our list for an old school rendezvous. Five easy stars.

This was absolutely incredible, from the atmosphere to the food everything was just perfect…read more We started with the salad which was very good, good dressing and the croutons are the same bread as you get on the table when you sit down which is really good. The Chicken parm on steroids is what they called it and let me tell you it was amazing. I absolutely loved the potato's on top and the sauce was outstanding. You get 2 nice sized pieces of chicken definitely fills you up. The bolognese sauce was incredible. Lots of meat and lots of pasta. Very garlicky which I love. Got it with angel hair pasta which was a great choice as well. The cappuccino and biscotti was amazing as well. Everything just tasted so fresh. Service was awesome, they were on point. Food came out fast and again tested great. It's a BYOB so dont forget to bring a bottle of wine. It's hard to get a reservation so if you're lucky to get one you will enjoy it.

Came across this spot via Yelp and called to see if we could get a table. There was only 2 of us…read moreand luckily we got in (2 hours later). I hear that usually it takes 2 months to get into. No walk ins, BYOB, reservations only, and is in a house. The upstairs is the main house and the basement is the speakeasy part. I for sure would like to come back and try to get the basement. They also have the porch closed in enough to sit outside and they have heaters. They are knows for their ricotta cheesecake served warm but I thought it was just on. It was good but I like a cold cheesecake so I wouldn't get it warm.

I want to thank Nik and the entire team for creating such an amazing evening for my best friend's…read morebirthday celebration. They truly went above and beyond in every way. The food was absolutely out of this world--we honestly can't rave enough about it or the restaurant as a whole. The ambiance was outstanding and they made the night feel extra special. We are so grateful for their care, attention to detail, and exceptional hospitality. It was an unforgettable experience. We cannot wait to come back and we cannot thank them enough!

I love this place! It's easily the best Italian food and pizza in the area. The pasta is cooked to…read moreperfection--true al dente--and every flavor hits just right. The wood-fired pizzas are outstanding. No need to travel to the city for great pizza when you've got this gem nearby. The service is fast, and the staff is always friendly. The atmosphere feels warm and cozy, like stepping into a welcoming home. Definitely check it out! And shoutout to my guy Nick S--making some of the best pizzas you'll ever have.

Cotardo's is a diamond in the rough. Located in a strip mall, you will be amazed at the generous…read moreportions of homemade Italian dishes. My family loves coming here for special occasions and when we want true Italian food. The soups are delicious, as well as the homemade pastas and desserts. Delizioso!!

I don't give 5-stars easily, nor often. This was outstanding, I don't understand why they only have…read more4 stars overall. The lunch menu is delicious with generous portions & affordable. Such a value, we have a complete meal for our dinner to take home. EVERYTHING was top tier: lentil soup, salad with homemade italian dressing, arancini, garlic bread, spaghetti carbonara & pasta ariella with homemade bush sauce. The scallops on that dish was chefs kiss. The service was fantastic with Shawn our server & everyone. The ambiance was wonderful as well, old school italian vibes, you can tell it's family-owned. Sinatra in the background- we love it here!!

What can I say- always a great experience at Cafe 2825. Service and food continues to shine. Along…read morewith their warm ambiance, it's the place to be if you're lucky enough to snag a reservation. Appetizers Seafood salad Octopus & shrimp special Charred Baby Octopus Table side pasta in wheel Entrees Halibut Franchese with seafood risotto Veal Rollantini Dessert Blueberry cheesecake Warm apple Cannoli ( under whelming ) It's the star in AC.

This might be my new favorite restaurant in Atlantic City!…read more Me and my husband made a last minute trip to AC for my birthday and I couldn't get a reservation in time for my favorite restaurant. I found this place and tried to make a reservation. It did take awhile to get through, I think they answered when I called like 10 or 11:00 on a Monday morning. I was happy I got a decent time though, I asked for 7:30 and they gave me 8:00. Once we got to AC I found out they had fireworks at 9:00. So I was like I don't know what to do. Cause I love fireworks I always try to see them when I can . But I didn't want to give up my reservation either , I was looking forward to it. So I tried calling every 5 minutes trying to get through to see if i could get an earlier reservation, even if we have to eat at like 4:30. I couldn't ready anyone though. So we were plotting what we were going to do, maybe tell them we wanted to eat fast, get our food to go? I was going to run out the back and try to catch them. I said let's just go to the restaurant earlier and try to get a table. We explained when we got there and they were packed , but they were very accommodating and gave us a table right by the window. I was happy that now we could relax and enjoy our meal and get drinks and an appetizer. We got the meatball appetizer because my husband always likes to get that. It was very good , prob one of the best meatballs I have ever had. I got the seafood pasta which was delicious. great flavor , the seafood was cooked perfectly, and a generous amount too. I was stuffed but ate everything. my husband got the veal rollatini which he really enjoyed also. The cocktails were great as well. We got dessert Togo because we were stuffed but really wanted it. The chocolate chip cheesecake was delicious. I think we got the tiramisu too which was ok but a little watery. I don't know if we'll be back in AC anytime soon, but if we do I would definitely want to come back!