Absolutely terrific old school Italian oasis that features incredible pasta and veal dishes that make your old nonna superfluous. All punctuated by service so attentive they're downright clairvoyant. A new favorite that showed up just in time as I was starting to run out of old favorites. An extra star for bread showing up on your table without hours of bartering or upcharges. Five very easy stars. read more

Great food, outstanding service, beautiful venue. Can't wait to come back. Risotto was amazing.

The food was amazing. This place is my favorite fine Italian restaurant in town. The place is has fine dinning environment. The waiters were knowledgeable, quick and friendly. read more

Excellent Italian food. Attentive service. Enjoyed the complimentary brushetta. Shrimp with crab meat appetizer was enough of a meal. All enjoyed their entrees! Warm inviting atmosphere. read more

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Giuseppe does it's best to make its outdoor dining experience as comfortable and cool as possible. The dining area is one of the parking lots under a big tent with DJ playing music. The ground is a bit slanted so definitely be careful not to lean back on your chair. Shrimp stuff with crab meat and wrapped with prosciutto over spinach was a great start. The shrimp linguine with broccoli rabe sounded good but it didn't have a lot of flavor. The cockles with crab meat over a tri color linguine was very delicious but I remembered how much I didn't like cockles since they had so little meat inside. Plenty of pasta. Plenty of flavor. read more

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Great food, service, and atmosphere Eid and I had a great meal looking forward to going back

Excellent appetizers! We ordered all vegetarian and everyone was happy! The entrees are huge so consider sharing so you can try more! The servers being drinks from the bar next door. Service was wonderful!! Desserts were only ok. The atmosphere was comfortable and not too loud. read more

Having dinner with our son who will celebrate his birthday this weekend. The place is empty at this time, then after a few minutes people are coming in. On a weeknight like this, I'm impressed that people are dining here. I ordered linguini with clams. I did not expect that clam shells will be difficult for me to chew, lol. Lots of clam shell remnants were in my linguine. Maybe those shells broke while they prep my order. I made a mistake ordering this entree from their dinner menu. At least you know now what NOT to order. Nothing outstanding, food is just an ordinary in Italian pesto taste. Their open dining area is right next to Hwy 27 being covered by a large tent, 6 ft distant rule is being observed. There are times we couldn't hear each other due to loud passing trains and vehicles. Service is great. $$$ Yelp price code is real, kinda pricey for an Italian restaurant in the area. read more

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Been here for lunch and dinner. Staff is definitely accommodating. I've gone with a huge party of 12 and a small party of 5. I remember I couldn't decide what I wanted so I asked them to bring me a simple dish with garlic, spinach, and shrimp. They nailed it, and I was super happy. They also have the best crème brûlée I've ever had. And the fried zucchini--it's awesome!!! It's like French fries but zucchini, and it's sooo good! read more

Casa Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Gio and his team are the best, and the amazing food is only matched by the experience. If you are looking for a 6-star place to dine, this is it. read more

I live out of state and had to book a restaurant for after my mother's funeral service. We had the repass meal here and they made it so easy and seamless. The food was amazing, and the service was absolutely perfect. I can't wait to come back to this restaurant next time I'm in NJ. If I could have given them 10 stars I would have. read more

Great food, great service and loved the menu!!! 5-stars!!!' Waiters are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and kind!

I read the reviews and was prepared to be blown away. Except I was not. It's a solid Italian restaurant with a good vibe, but outdated decor. Food was good, fresh but nothing exceptional. Service was great despite the restaurant being very busy. The highlight for me was the bartender who made exceptional drinks. read more

Came here for my mother's repass luncheon last minute and they were extremely accommodating for my family. Food was excellent and service was great. Will be returning for dinner with my fiance. read more

Had a company holiday party tonight, although the initial service was good but after few incidents on issues with appetizers and entrees, the host (perhaps the owner) responded" if the food wasn't good, why did you guys eat it before letting you waiter know "not the response we were hoping for and the services went down hill from there. We did spent money for 6 people, it's just hard to swallow for 20% services fees when the "portion" of the food and services was 3 stars out of 5. We expect better, perhaps it's just a off night around the holidays. -Vince read more

Casa Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Let me start with the good. The food was delicious: I got the branzino and my boyfriend got the linguine with clam sauce. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We loved the bruchetta and bread that came out immediately, as well. The service was very good and prompt. Now with the not-so-good. We had 7:00pm reservations and arrived right on time. The host (owner??) wanted to seat us at one of the tables in the "lobby" and I asked for a different table in one of the dining rooms. He was extremely rude to me in the way he spoke to me, telling me to look in the dining room and tell him where there was an empty seat. I would have been fine waiting 10-15 minutes for a table to open, but he did not even offer that. Meanwhile, not 5 minutes later, a table did open, but we were not asked if we wanted to move. Soon after that, multiple parties came in without reservations and were seated immediately. In the dining room. The host/possible owner put a really bad taste in my mouth, otherwise I would love to return. read more

Went there with a large group late at night for a dinner. we had not made a reservation but they could not have been more accommodating to our group, sitting us in a separate room and attending to us very nicely. We ordered an assortment of appetizers and the platters of great calamari, charcuterie and grilled vegies accompanied by delicious sauces filled the room. Great way to start... orders varied for dinner and included a massive series of steaks and large plates of pasta. All were washed down with Italian reds. My dish was the fish of the day cooked in a nice red sauce with olives and laid on a bed of sautéed spinach. I highly recommend this place! read more

This place is a throw back to the white tablecloth Italian restaurants in little Italy. We dined for a special occasion and were not disappointed. Lots of choices and all the dishes were perfectly cooked. I would return. read more

Osso Bucco a house specialty is incredible...the service was impressive and memorable. The entire dining experience is just that...an unforgettable night out. Cheryll and I will recommend Casa Giuseppe's to our friends and even to people were not really fond of since business is business read more

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This was my first time here. I've spoken to a few people who have been here prior and I had high expectations. The atmosphere was lovely and intimate. The staff was courteous and the food presentation added a nice touch. Had it not been for all of the above I would have given 3 stars. The food wasn't bad, but for the price I have had better. The penne vodka seemed undercooked (not al dente) and the filet mignon was tough and chewy despite ordering it rare. I was very pleased with the level of doneness though it was truly rare. Even though the atmosphere and staff was great I will likely not return. read more

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Service was great and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back. Really enjoyable

Perfect. Food was delicious. People were beyond friendly. All the way to dessert was a wonderful experience. Would no doubt recommend this to anyone looking for a great night out! read more

If I could rate this restaurant a ZeRo, I would!!! Asked what was the house special and they said the Lemon Sole, perfect I received a piece of Fish that had an odd smell and in ONE bite, could tell it was BAD Fish. How does a restaurant that specialize in Seafood and serve their "house" fish item send out a Fish that was so disgusting. Obviously sent the fish back and the manager came by to apologize & I ordered the Risotto which was served slightly under cooked, strike two. We got the bill and the Risotto was MORE than the fish.... holy cow, strike three! read more

This place is our go to spot for holiday dinners. We've come for Christmas Eve, Easter, and multiple birthdays throughout the years. The service here is always top notch, with servers who know the ins and outs of the entire restaurant and will always make recommendations and suggestions to anything we had questions about. The food here is always to die for, every dish is made to order and had a fresh, delicious taste each and every bite. I've had chicken dishes, filet minion, different pasta dishes and never been disappointed. This place treats you like family. A great example of this is on Christmas Eve, we were sure if we wanted to have a cold or hot antipasto, so our waiter and the owner surprised us with a combo appetizer, but with a twister. They brought out all the antipasto specialties in separate dishes and serviced them one by one on each of our dishes, something I've never experience at any other restaurant. They take good care of you here and I highly recommend. read more

I came here for lunch to celebrate a work anniversary with coworkers. It was a pleasant experience, and what I expect when going to an Italian restaurant. The parking lot is very small, but there is street parking available behind the lot and out the gate in a residential neighborhood. The restaurant offers complimentary sourdough bread with olive oil for dipping. The wait staff offers fresh black pepper and/or cheese to go with the olive oil dipping sauce. Very fresh and delicious bread, although the crust can be a bit hard to bite through. I got the prosciutto and mozzarella salad on a bed of baby greens as my appetizer. They wrap fresh mozz in prosciutto and stick it in the oven till the prosciutto is crisp and delicious. Then for my main, I had a shrimp and broccoli rabe dish over linguini with a white wine sauce. There were only two shrimps in the lunch option. However, I was so full of salad and bread that I ate the shrimps and most of the broccoli rabe and left the noodles. I took them home and that became lunch for today! The restaurant is built like a house, so there are lots of doorways and hallways instead of a big open dining area. This opens opportunities for holding meetings here, they even have a room with a projector and screen and doors that close to keep out the noise of other patrons. I enjoyed it here very much, and will come back for sure. read more

Food was amazing! I ordered the lobster ravioli- it was great! And the sauce!!!!!!! Hubby ordered filet mignon - which was also cooked to perfection and very tasty. Lava cake was also very good! Not too sweet but delicious way to end our meal. Ordered to go and did not disappoint read more

Went there Saturday night for my nieces birthday....11 of us....they did have a nice set up for us....but that's where it ended.....several of us ordered Caesar Salads....skimpy portion and dressing tasted like watered down mayo. I ordered pasta with "jumbo" shrimp and broccoli rabe.....it was like a plate of dirty dish water...no flavor, broccoli rabe was clearly old and re-heated....and we got 3 shrimp....and not jumbo! My nephew got the flies mignon.....what ever sauce they put over it was awful.....not a great plate for $46.50! Ordered Creme' Brule' for dessert....was ok, a bit overcooked. The bill with tip was a bit over $600...and that was 1 glass of wine, no other liquor......Needless to say, we will not be back! read more

The food is so good here we love coming it feels like family everything taste wonderful nice size portions. It does get a little crowded on the weekends. You may want to make a reservation. Definitely give it a try when you're in town. You will not be disappointed always a delicious meal read more

I would not give ANYTHING less than 5 stars! I went to culinary school in Italy 10 years ago and this place is outstanding. The owners are so personable, the food is hot (temp wise which my dad always complains about at restaurants) and is so flavorful and absolutely delicious. I came single, but had the antipasti with the squid which was the BEST I have ever had in a sweet red sauce and the linguine con vongole- linguine with clams. The pasta was a a perfect aldente. I love this place and have nothing bad to say!!! read more

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Great experience yesterday. I went for a business dinner and I was warmly greeted by the staff. Waitstaff was prompt and very attentive. And, the food was excellent. A companion had the Penne al la Vodka which was a generous portion which she enjoyed. I had a special which was risotto with peppers, mushrooms and artichoke. I passed on adding steak to it which was accommodated without question. I highly recommend Casa Giuseppe! read more

The restaurant renovation complete and is gorgeous. Food excellent. Check prices of specials before you order. We ordered a aged steak and was $55 which I thought was pricy. As a regular customer I thought it was unexcusable not to offer a dessert or drink for birthday . Manager.owner could have been more tactful with remarks. Makes us feel uncomfortable. read more

This is the worst place in world because of Trish. I accidentally lost control of my bladder and trish felt the need to announce to the whole restaurant what had happened. Being a man in his 60's with bladder control is an overwhelming feeling. Thank you Trish for your patience. You POS. read more

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the service, décor and food quality of the restaurant. The staff were all outstanding and we would definitely patronize the restaurant when in the vicinity again. Pat read more

Talk about an old school Italian restaurant - this place fits the bill. The waiters, males only and dressed in zoot suites watching every move you make. Drop a crumb on the table and it is immediately cleaned up, take a sip out of your water glass and it is immediately topped off. If this level of service turns you on then you may love the place. The food on the whole was very good to excellent. Determined to say in business during this slow economy they have rolled back their dinner prices to that of 1997. Additionally, all bottles of wine are !/2 price making this a decent value for a nice northern Italian dining experience. read more

This place has spectacular food, great wine, an expert staff and the new remodel is a total WOW factor! This is a restaurant worth dining at. Make sure to talk to Pasquale. He is fun, passionate and makes for a great experience. They do dinner, lunch & special events....I had a family special event here in addition to dinner and they did an perfect job with timing, food quality and the pricing was reasonable. Things to try for dinner....Seafood Salad app, 18oz Veal Chop, Filet of Beef w/ Gorgonzola and Pancetta & the Tagliatelle w/ Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp. read more

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Wow is this place terrible and if your hungry eat before you go he should actually use veal instead of roast beef for veal Marsala

I had the pleasure of dining here with a friend for his birthday. I made a reservation on line and added a special request. Upon arrival we were seated immediately. They follow the occupancy guidelines to the T. The food was amazing, the service impeccable. Pasquale the manager was amazing. I would highly recommend the rib eye and the branzino. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos read more

I don't typically write reviews. But I wanted to make business/lunch reservations for tomorrow and happened upon some insulting reviews on one of my favorite Italian restaurants! I've had the pleasure of dining here before and cannot express how fantastic the experience - from the owners and all of the wait staff. They surely go above and beyond. Yes, the prices are on the high end, but expected with the area and the perfection put into every detail. My husband is a chef and we travel/dine often, this place ranks with the best of them. I cannot believe how anyone could rate lower then a 5!!!! read more

I travel for business 75% of my time and I have the chance to try very good restaurants. I have to say that Pasquale (owner of Casa Giuseppe) is a great chef and an amazing host. I have been coming to Casa Giuseppe for couple of years now, I take the opportunity to dine here every time I am in town and I was never disappointed. I usually entertain customers here both for lunch and dinner and it is always a great success. read more

Casa Giuseppe - Pasquale & Luca - Italian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

I seriously do not know how Casa Giuseppe gets away with charging their prices on undercooked, frozen food. We went here for a corporate event and it was *terrible.* The pasta was not fresh and was undercooked, the sauce was pre-made and gloopy, the meat chewy and swimming in juice (a sure sign that it was frozen), and the fish falling apart. Cheaply made Italian food that costs a premium. If anyone from Italy came here to eat, they would pass out in disbelief that this markets itself as an "upscale Italian restaurant." read more