Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

Celebrated my husband's birthday with dinner here. The spot is moody and dark. Service was fine, no…read morecomplaints. What we ordered: - POLETTE (pine nuts raisins beef meatballs, tomato sauce, melted cacio cavallo - CALAMARI (fried squid, spicy tomato sauce) - SALTIMBOCCA (veal tenderloin scaloppini, prosciutto, bufala mozzarella, spinach, crispy sage, brandy sauce, fingerling potatoes) - CINQUANTA (fifty layered lasagne, spinach pasta, veal tenderloin stew, cheese, mushrooms, marsala sauce) - NON-ALCOHOLIC SPRITZ - NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK BELLINI The food was good. It was a good experience overall.

If you're driving down from anywhere to central NJ and Rutgers University area & want that "I found…read moremy spot" feeling -- Victoria's Tratta Italiano is "it". You walk into this warm amazing & friendly place on Church St, New Brunswick, smell that brick oven firing, and the owners themselves, might pop by your table to ask how the pasta & food is. Isn't that amazing & extraordinary!! You can truly enjoy this family own spot. The owners and staff "show up", and say how's the food, how are you doing? Not once's but multiple times!! Each time with an amazing attention, jokes that we could not stop laughing pleasantly. The waiter was also amazing, pleasant and very gentle. We came down to New Brunswick for our daughter graduation at Rutgers, and looked at various restaurants in the area and selected Victoria because they had a great variety of food for each member particular preference. We had: - Garlic Bread with Olive Oil. - Fried mozzarella calzone - Pepperoni Pizza - Fettuccini Alfredo Chicken - Wild Mushrooms Filet Risotto - Chicken Parmesan And I had the Papa Mango Salmon which was amazing. If you like Salmon I highly recommend it. To top it off limoncello and sambuca did its final touch. Thank you Victoria Tratta Italiano. It's a go-to before a show at State Theatre or Stress Factory, which I have been to before, because it's literally around the corner, parking's easy in the deck, and they won't rush you out. Service feels amazingly cool. Bring a date, bring your kids, bring your parents, bring the whole birthday crew. They do it all, and they'll make you feel like you are family at Home.

The picture of the buffalo chicken pizza looked too good not to try. The sad part was that there is…read moretoo much stuff on the pie, and since they threw it in the box so hot and gave it to the driver like that, all the stuff slid over the edge of the pizza and into the corner. After doing some Dr. Frankenstein rearranging of cheese and chicken, we were able to eat this pie. The good part is they use Franks, which I love, so the pie was spicy and had a familiar taste. But the crust was bland and the chicken breast tasted like it had no seasoning. There was a ton of it, but it was just a chore to get through. So overall I say 3 for that pie, but I bet if I went in and ate it there and it wasn't such a mess it would be an easy 4.

Absolutely delicious food. If you want to go full bore…read moreItalian, this is the place to go. And the price tag will not take your breath away.

Paid for gourmet Italian, but did not deliver. Calamari was all tubes, no tentacles. I liked that…read morethey delivered it over paper to soak up the oil, but the fish was not fresh. The carbonara was never going to be authentic, it said bacon right there (not guanciale or pancetta), but it said Parmesan cream and pecorino, so I thought maybe it would be close. No- def just straight cream in there. Not enough cheese. I will say, the pasta itself was good- that may have been homemade. Wife's penne vodka was meh. $8 for the amount of chicken they added was a robbery. Kiddo finished of the kids spaghetti in the spaghetti and meatballs. Portion size could have been a little bigger, but she was satisfied. Baby ate the meatball no problem. Bread was excellent. $10 for the smallest slice of key lime pie was also a rip. Total was over $100, and I always say I will pay for quality, but that did not feel like a meal that cost over $100. I won't be back.

Stopped in for lunch (pizza). I was very impressed with the service!! All staff was very friendly…read moreand helpful!! Food was great. Reasonable prices, Great Food!!

We tried it for the first time and loved it. Great atmosphere, delicious food and great customer…read moreservice.

Have been here for both breakfast and dinner. The dinner is surprisingly pretty good, especially…read moregiven that the restaurant is situated within a hotel. Creative takes on classic Italian dishes, all prepared fresh. Service is super friendly and there's a roomy, relaxing ambiance.

Our first visit to the restaurant was for breakfast. We were not asked if we wanted the buffet or…read morethe a la carte breakfast so we were seated and presented with a menu. We had to wait for waitstaff for instructions. It was particularly busy that morning so we sat there for a good 10 minutes before a waitress came over and told us we can just walk over to the buffet area. Had it been more clear upon entering, we wouldn't have had to sit there and waste time. Breakfast with the toddler is extra stressful already. There wasn't too much variety for the buffet. There were some meats, salmon, breads, oatmeal and fruits. The juice bar looked good, there was a good variety of juices. We also ordered a pizza from the kids menu for the toddler. The pizza was very good. Will order again! The koi pond by the waiting area is nice, sometimes you get to watch them feed the koi. The pond is the best part of the hotel! The kids and adults love the emotions it brings, making this truly a unique stay.

Started our meal with an excellent ahi tuna appetizer. My only complaint? I would've liked just a…read morefew more chips! The chicken parm is always a great choice, and the tiramisu was delicious as well. But the highlight of the entire meal for me was the affogato! I hate coffee and never drink caffeine, but this was absolutely worth it. Our server and the rest of the staff checked on us repeatedly throughout the meal, which made for a really nice experience. And the patio is gorgeous -- such a calm, romantic ambiance. Great food, wonderful service, and a beautiful setting. Definitely a meal I'd happily repeat!

Food mostly of times Good Service never attentive servers…read moreare busy talking each other Ambiance ok

Sunday evening Labor Day weekend…read more No wait for a table at 5:30 pm Ordered Salmon and grilled sausage with Fettuccine Alfredo Friendly service Music playing in the background $69 Will return

Came here on a Saturday night with two friends on our way back from a brewery up north. The…read morerestaurant was decorated with such beautiful and fun interiors. There were flowers everywhere and the overall atmosphere gave off homey European restaurant vibes. The wait staff also dressed very nicely. We got a bruschetta to share and I got the Italian sausage pasta while my friends got the short rib ravioli special and the eggplant parm. The dishes are so filling and flavorful. What stood out was the nice and the flowery presentation. The service was very friendly and fast. It's such a gem and I'm very glad we discovered this place. Will definitely come back to try more dishes as well as the drinks and desserts!

Wow They have made me a pizza the size the hood of my car…read morein the past. I've been stopping by recently and the sauce is outstanding an amazing, Get a pie to take out or order in might be best, it's crispy and light. I forgot what pizza taste like. Until I came back here recently. Good job people.

Giuseppe's Pizza & Restaurant in located in a strip mall in the small town of Dayton, NJ. It's…read morelocated a minute off the major thoroughfare of Route130, but probably not on the radar for many passing through South Brunswick and East Windsor. The interior seating area is cozy, with modern and welcoming furnishings. As this was my first time here, we wanted to try out a variety of items. Meals start off with complimentary bread (5/5) made from pizza dough which was served warm and tasted delicious. We ordered garlic knots (4.5/5) which had a good texture and the right amount of garlic taste without being too overpowering. We ordered an eggplant rollatini (5/5), large cheese pizza (4.25/5), penne vodka (4.25/5), and chicken parm (4.5/5). The pizza had just the perfect balance with great tasting cheese, crust, and sauce, and while it probably won't win any awards, it was well above the average given the fierce competition among the central New Jersey pizzerias. Usually there's at least one weak point when trying a variety of food at a pizzeria/Italian restaurant, but everything we tried was enjoyable and our service (5/5) was excellent, I don't mind rounding my overall rating to a 5. I'll definitely be back and wouldn't hesitate recommending Giuseppe's to others. I love places like this that set the bar a little higher for pizza and Italian food.

Ravello in Robbinsville never disappoints. And last night was no exception. The food was on point…read moreas always. We started with the octopus and tuna tartare, both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. For entrees, we had the tagliatelle with short ribs, vodka rigatoni, and ravioli, and every dish was delicious and cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently high-quality food. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Tucked within a completely non-descript strip mall along Route 130 in Robinsville may be the best…read morehidden gem Italian eatery in New Jersey. Intimate without being fussy, Ravello delivers meals portioned for adults prepared with the love and care of my sainted grandmother (if she ever learned how to cook.) Sorry Nonna. My spicy cavatelli with sausage and sun dried tomatoes was simply amazing as was a Caesar salad that could have been a meal all by itself. Ravello is already on speed dial and I'm counting down the days until our next visit. Don't let the strip mall fool you, excellence awaits within. Five easy stars for this BYOB classic.

This cute pasta restaurant is located in a plaza, so parking is free and it's easy (compared to…read moreother downtown restaurants). We really enjoyed their house made options, including the tagliatelle and ravioli. We had a number of their dishes and they were all delicious. Service was friendly and the ambiance was lovely.

The meatballs are not that great. The pasta is cook to…read moreperfection local pasta place where u can eat after you're done with shopping since the restaurant is located at a mall plaza. Very laid back ambiance. The service is friendly but they don't allow you to do substitutions on the dishes. They also have a good variety of desserts