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

Just like Kimberly M. I decided to write a review because I don't understand the negative ones. I have been coming to this restaurant twice a year since 2005 and I have never had a bad meal, bad service or a bad experience. The food is fresh, the dipping bread is great and they are very accommodating. They are a bit pricy, even for the area, but if you want a change of pace place with good food and not have to worry about bringing your own wine you can't beat this place. If there's a negative it's that they have a small parking lot so you'll most likely have to park behind the lot and out the gate in a residential neighborhood, other than that I definitely recommend this place. read more

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

I've been here twice now, both times for a luncheon. Only a few blocks from MetroPark, so I suspect they aim to stay pretty busy. My first visit was fine. Food was nothing spectacular. It was the service during my second visit here in a group of about 12 people that really knocked it down a few stars. Why? Two things: -- the excessive refilling of sparking water. This has to be some sort of restaurant trick to make sure they are can charge as many bottles of Pellegrino as they could. I kid you not, my glass was filled to the rim ... at all times. Never had the opportunity to squeeze any limes or lemons because if I did, my drink would spill out of the glass. -- the tapping on the shoulders to get one's attention. Really? Not a soft tap or resting of the hand. No, rather it was an impatient and persistent tapping as if he was attempting morse code. In writing, these things appear to be minor but, at the time, the service felt rushed and panicked. My penne alla vodka dish I wish were creamier. Most at the table thoroughly enjoyed their striped sea bass special. Hopefully, they will soon realize that attentive service doesn't mean filling up water glasses every 2 minutes. read more

This place is owned by most unprofessional and dishonest people, I was a regular costumer until I was lied to about a certain brand white wine, he took my phone number and never received a call back after bringing 6 people for Mother's Day Dinner I was told he couldn't get a 10 dollar bottle a wine!My bill was $ 650 plus a generous tip, hope he enjoyed loosing a good costumer, he was nasty and no apology when we left!!I and my friends will never go there again!!! read more

Normally I'd be a little more reasonable between separating food and service, but the amount of attitude from the staff - top to bottom - was absurd. We made reservations for today (Mother's Day) weeks prior, and we and were told we had to wait 90 minutes beyond our 2:30 reservation. This was because they had to accommodate other guests for longer periods of time than expected and these same parties brought more guests than they originally said. Not sure how that's our problem, a group of ten from various parts of NJ, LI, and even NC, and after some back and forth of pointing that fact out, they prepared a table in the back by 3pm. We will get back to that start time of sitting down. After seeing more moms walk in with roses, I decided to get three for our table that we did not initially receive for our moms we were celebrating. I was told by the GM that I couldn't have any because, you know, it's not right for me to ask. He was overruled by his boss (the owner). Whatever, they had a bucket of 100 purposed for the moms but I guess we were already a pain for wanting to sit down at 2:30. Food was good - everyone seemed to enjoy the appetizers, soups, wine and beer, dinners, and dessert. We opened gifts while eating dessert, amongst a wait staff who had an, how should I say, affinity for slamming plates and not cleaning up the other previously used dishes and silverware. We created nice stacks for them to help and keep the good time we were having celebrating the mothers. Back to why 2:30 is important - owner came back to us AFTER PAYING the 800 dollar bill telling us we needed to leave because he had to turn 6 people away. Apparently he couldn't accommodate them after we had spent over "three hours" taking our time. It was our fault he said. You're all smart reading this - you do the math on how much time we were actually sitting there. Needless to say, 800 dollars gets you the proverbial verbal middle finger and the realization you're in a poser Italian establishment - because no real Italian restaurant would EVER throw guests out in such a manner as Casa Giuseppe So we won't be back - I flew up from NC to spend time with my mom and have to sit here typing this in the first place because this restaurant could not figure out how to properly book a holiday rush. They know how to charge a ton of money, though, for the same holiday - and clearly were more focused on that than actually running a restaurant with class. Happy Mother's Day on a side note to all those moms out there!! read more

Went there by chance for my company's year end dinner party. Excellent food! Loved the appetizers! - Stuffed mushrooms - Portabella al Balsamico - Calamaretti Fritti Just to name a few. I had the filet mignon (Filetto di Manzo Al Pepe), medium rare. Ahhh...awesome. For dessert the served Tiramisu and a Cannoli. Best Tiramisu I have had in a long while. Wow! Highly recommended. Will definitely go back. Nice ambience. Dress smart causal. Prices are moderate but worth it. read more

Food is absolutely delicious. I had the Jumbo Shrimp & Artichoke with angel hair pasta in a pink cream sauce... very delicious with a glass of Chianti. I'm giving 4 stars due to service. Service was good however the waiter we had appeared to be off task. He asked what we wanted to drink, I said, May I have a wine menu. Then in addition we had to also ask for the dinner menu. Being maybe 3 of 4 tables and us arriving around 8:30 or 9, we felt rushed. Then he kept lingering around our table so environment wasn't as comfortable. Not sure if he was family of the restaurant but I def would be giving a 5 stars if his service was slightly better. On another note, my friends ordered the Lobster Ravioli and they loved it... Great homemade food. read more

We met family we hadn't seen for a while and they had been to this restaurant before. Our reservation for 8 people was at 6:30 and we arrived on time. We had driven 90 minutes to come here. The food was OK, nothing special but the service was fine. That was until the hostess decided we had overstayed our welcome and kept telling us she had people waiting for our table. Other tables were lingering over dessert but we were told this before we even had coffee. She consistently came over and showed her displeasure with us until we left the restaurant at 8:45 when she said she had allotted us 2-1/2 hours which was not true. When we told her how disappointed we were, she became more rude. I have never had that happen to me in any restaurant anywhere and neither I nor the rest of the people will ever return there. read more

Here's the deal. I have been to Casa Giuseppe at least 25 times for lunch or dinner. Pasquale & his team always put forth a top notch effort! This is a classic Italian rah delivers quality and fresh dishes every time! Service is always attentive! Wine list has a nice variety and good price points Best in the area! read more

I was in Edison for a week of training. I wanted to eat Italian at least one night as NJ/NY Italian completely knocks the socks off anything I can get in Seattle. I went out exploring one night with another trainee. Our hotel recommended two places, saying both were quite good, with Casa Guiseppe having the advantage of serving wine, which the other did not. Thinking a glass of red would complement our meals nicely, we went for Casa Guiseppe. I'm so glad we did. First off, the food was magnificent. From the complimentary bruschetta we were brought when we were first seated to our very last bite, nothing disappointed. I noticed the menu had two prices for each item. When I asked if the lower price represented the lunch price, or perhaps à la carte, the waiter first said which one they charge depends on how much they like you :--). But, he then explained that the lower price is, in fact, the price. This apparently is some sort of "recession menu," and it made already not unreasonable prices even more so. But, the best part about the place was the service. As others have mentioned, it is impeccable. It is the perfect balance of being just attentive enough, without being intrusive or overbearing. We were made to feel very welcome and very appreciated. The wait staff accommodated, without hesitation, our various "business travel" requests: separate checks, copy of itemized check, etc. This brought the final tip up a notch. In short, Casa Guiseppe provided me with happy memory of good food and good people that I'll long hold when I think of this trip to the Garden State. read more

Had a lovely dinner here! Very cozy elegant ambience. You will find very less options if you are vegetarian but they were kind enough to whip something up. That said it's not the greatest dish. The patrons are well dressed so suit up! Parking is small but just about enough for the restaurant. They take reservations and you should make one! I probably won't be going back (see the note for veg food) but would recommend for non vegetarian folks. read more

This place is as good as it gets when you want real AUTHENTIC italian food. I have been here twice for work occasions and I have not been disappointed yet. We started off with some amazing antipasto, calamari, eggplant parm, and these AMAZING portobello mushrooms sauteed in vinagrette. AMAZEBALLS. The appetizers are really good. The second time I was here I tried their fish of the day which was a yellow fin tuna wrapped in a italian bacon with a mango seasoning on top. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the mango sauce so I asked for it on the side. Everything was so tasty and the owner/waiters are so friendly. The owner walks around to every table and regularly checks up on you to make sure the food is good. The prices are also very decent. Decent prices for GREAT food. Great service, great italian food - probably the best thing in town. PLEASE GO! read more

I reserved Casa Giuseppe to host a bridal shower and I am so glad that I did. Aside from the modern renovation, the restaurant's space to host 20 guests was perfect and had an ambiance that made the guests feel very comfortable. Pasquale and his staff accommodated all of my requests with a smile. Pasquale reassured me and made sure to go above and beyond to make the event special. The staff was professional and had the space set up in time to allow me to decorate all the details with no rush. The staff communicated with me to orchestrate dinner in a smooth fashion, and my guests never had to ask for drinks, napkins, utensils, etc. All of the guests complimented the professionalism from the waiters. Dinner was spectacular. Generally, I have found great venues with mediocre food, or great food in a mediocre venue, not Casa Giuseppe! Casa Giuseppe is beautiful restaurant with tasty food, and great service; did I mention the tastiest Sangrias! In a nutshell, if you are looking for an intimate dinner place or a venue to host a special event and want a business who has pride in their service/food to match your expectations, come to Casa Giuseppe. read more

I chose this place based on the location and Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. I want to return. Now. I arrived early and was seated. Everyone was nice and the service outstanding. The bread they serve with EVOO looks like it just came out of a furnace with its thick crust and warm soft center. For my lunch I had the special of the day which was Chilean sea bass. It was moist and flavorful. The fish was served with asparagus and broccoli that were crunchy and fresh. The potatoes on the dish had a browned seared outside. All delicious. My friend had the risotto of the day- no leftovers! We finished with espresso drinks. They serve mini mints Individually wrapped with the check. Perfectto! read more

How are there not more reviews for this place? We go here every time I visit a big client in Newark and I wind up drooling for about a week in anticipation. The food, the ambiance and the people are all absolutely top notch. We tend to run up a good-sized tab on appetizers and drinks, but the prices for individual items are totally reasonable. Get here quick! read more

Casa Giuseppe - Dining Room - Italian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

My sister and I decided to go to this place thinking it's good italian restaurant. We saw 4starts on yelp so thought we will give a try. And we ordered there special risotto. And my sister found hair in the food. And when we called the server he said what do you want me to do and then he called the manager and she said may be its your hair it was small hair. I have long hair and they did not even apologize. The manager name was Trish Casy. And she was absolutely rude and mean.To begin the food was horrible and so was customer care they dont care. Horrible place will never recomend. read more

Good Evening Everyone, I'm a 33 year old divorced pregnant woman of 30 weeks from Central NJ. I live nearly right across the street from Casa Giuseppe. I usually never write any reviews however I write this with a heavy heart. I entered this restaurant with my sister and children hoping to experience something new, however we were met with hostility and anger from the moment we entered.I ordered a chef's special filet mignon and my sister ordered a risotto. We found a hair in the risotto deep inside the dish. I'm a woman with long hair and this could be easily identified as hair from a male due to its length. I spoke to a Trish Casey and explained to her my observation. She was reluctant to believe it was anyone from the restaurant. She said verbatim "Are you sure it wasn't your hair, pregnant woman tend to be sloppy and forgetful." I was in complete shock at her customer service. I'm not the kind of person that advocates for the phrase customer is always right but this employee was completely brutal. I'm a God fearing woman with two children with me. I wish I had the strength to move on and let this go. I'm completely shattered and appalled by this individual and wish her great disdain. I normally assume that women should have some sort of solidarity and some latitude should also be demonstrated towards pregnant women however we were charged the full price of the meal without any discount from the final bill. I have never felt so insulted in my life. I pray to god that a higher a power witnessed this event and this Trish gets the help she needs until then I hope you can give her the full wrath that I feel right now. read more

Save your money. Food is mediocre & we were surprised by 4% additional fee for using a credit card for the amount of $35 for dinner for 4. So not worth it. The explanation that we were given was that it's the same as a gas station. read more

Before the pandemic we ate at Casa Giuseppe every week. Since the pandemic we order at least once a week. It is always fantastic.

I have had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant many times over many years. I have held business events as well as friend and family gatherings at Casa Giuseppe. I have never been disappointed. I find the owner and staff to be very friendly and professional. The food is top notch and the chef is very accommodating. I recommend. read more

Only giving 1 star because of an issue recently. We normally go to Giuseppe's a lot but we had an issue while scheduling a party. After booking and signing a contract and sending out invites for my sons baptism lunch I was told the week before I had to guarantee which is how many we invited and we never spoke about a minimum for the party but they even said only about 80% of total ppl invited come which would of put us right where we were at 60+ so the options wereither pay for 80 (which is the total we invited), cancel the party or get bottles of wine for the table and I wasn't allowed to choose the wine if I chose that option. Obviously this isn't something you want to deal with 10days before the party so because of that I give them 0 stars for service and 4 stars for the food. read more

Went out for a nice dinner with my wife and another couple. We had 11 glasses of wine between the 4 of us, at no point did the waiter suggest buying a bottle instead of serving glass after glass. Be careful if you are a wine drinker. Any house Pinot/Cabernet $15.00 a glass. When I paid the bill it seemed a bit high at $405.00 but did not really look at it until next day. When I realized that we were charged $165.00 for wine I called and asked why they didn't offer a bottle instead, no response simple it is what it is response!! I will NEVER go to this place again and will make sure no one I know attends. What was more bothersome was the way the manager responded to my issue, basically could care less. My suggestion was to correct and charge me for 2 bottles of wine which would have been half the cost but instead said sorry too late. Make sure you order a bottle if you are having more than a glass otherwise you will be taken for the same ride!!! read more

8/11/17 dinner at the bar octopus over mixed greens really good Sautéed scaloppini of veal in a marsala wine sauce - very good great service at the bar read more

Excellent service, very good food, nice atmosphere. Perfect for a business dinner or for a date. The rest of the review is a little picky, but the bottom line is that this is a great place; I'd definitely go again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to a friend. The rest of the review: not the best Italian food I've ever had, but pretty good. Had a house salad and a monk fish special. The salad was very fresh; the fish was tasty, but could have been more flavorful. I like the sauce they put with the fish, but would have preferred a little more. The vegetable mix underneath the fix included braised spinach, and it was out of sight. Followed dinner with some hazelnut gelato; good flavor, but it contained some ice chunks, which made me wonder how fresh it was. Now about the service: stellar. Unbelievable. Very attentive without being intrusive. Sounds cliche, but they really did supply me with whatever I needed before I realized I needed it. read more

I loved the food and the service was amazing. The waiter and owner were so hospitable and kind. The food was some of the best I have ever had. I got the salmon. It was amazing and just the way I asked for. read more

Went here for our birthdays due to the awesome reviews. Very disappointed. Our waiter was very short with us, clearly spending most of his time on the regulars. The filet mignon was so chewy that my husband could barely cut through it. The zuppa de pesce was good as was the salad. Way overpriced for mediocre Italian. read more

This place does not deserve 4+ rating on ANY website, its a trick, Tables so small you could barely eat. Side vegetable for a main entree that gosts 30+ dollars is PEAS? and some cut of corn on the cob maybe half a corn if that? Seafood was bad, overcooked, chewy. Asked for a drink menu and was told " we have everything". 5 star pricing with 2 star food, music blasting so loud the waiters cant possibly hear you. Stood around waiting while multiple employees looked at us and turned back around. GO ELSEWHERE FOR GOOD FOOD 0 stars. read more

We were there last night for New Years Eve. Our reservation was for 7:30. Didn't get our table till almost 8 pm. Service was awful. Food for awful and prices were out of control. We will never go back to this place again. read more

The food is out of this world delicious. Their meats are tender and recipes homemade. We started off with an Eggplant Rollatini and Four-Cheese Fried Ravioli. Both were extremely tasty and just the right portion sizes for four people. My mother and father both had the braciole which was unbelievably tender. The braciole is served with pasta but the meat is all you really need since it is that good. My husband had a steak on special that was both tender and tasty. The service is also really attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning. read more

What can I say about Casa Giuseppe that you don't already know? Fresh, delicious, authentic Italian dishes, served beautifully. Take a look at the presentations I shared. This was a business lunch setting, but they treated us like family. Unpictured is the 'family style' appetizers they offered to serve my party of 5. Nice variety of servings, and not overpriced, as if they were trying to pad the check. This was a nice set of options for the table. Then, my main course: Langostino lobster w/crab stuffing, a well balanced plate, and reasonably priced. And then, that desert. How beautiful is that orange sherbert? I can taste it now, writing this two weeks later. Mmmmmm. Thank you to owner, Pasquale Parascandolo, for his gracious hospitality. read more

We came here on a Saturday night for my dad's birthday dinner. The service was so impeccable that it was like you were afraid to drop a crumb! It has a very old school, classy feel which is rare to find in Iselin/Edison... especially since the dress code is casual. Good food (one of the better Italian places I've been to in the area) at really nice prices. My lobster ravioli was the table favorite, as I wound up only getting to taste a few pieces since everyone just HAD to try one... The recession special is wonderful. The children ordered "half portions" of pasta dishes, so the bill did not wind up being too high. Good dessert menu, even though we chose the cheesecake for my dad. read more

Good albeit predictable and conservative Italian food.

Pasquale and his wife Trish always makes you feel at home. High end Itslian food. Not cheap, but quality throughout. Its a must, to try but make reservations! read more

One positive thing I can say about the place is the food was delicious. However, the waiter made our dinner very uncomfortable with his attitude and obvious displeasure of having to serve us. I didn't get his name because of how quick I wanted to leave the restaurant. I strongly believe in my opinion it's because of our nationality that the server gave us horrible service. Once a family of a particular race came in he was all smiles and joking with them but with us he was horrible. I will NOT return to this restaurant ever again. Please treat all your customers with respect. read more

Tasty, well prepared, well presented Italian food. As with almost all Italian places you will not go home hungry. They give you good bang for the buck. read more

Made a reservation online. When I arrived, the owner stated that they were too busy to accommodate us. Turned me and my 2 kids away, after I took them out in the rain to eat here. I have spent over thousands of dollars in this restaurant. To be treated like this, it's unacceptable. So much for customer loyalty. I will never eat here again. I hope others don't need to go through this. Worst treatment I've ever received from an establishment. read more

My uncle usually chooses pretty good places to go, but maybe the place is just too New Jersey. To much creme, too much butter and too much guido. Not their fault, but the table next to us could have been sitting on top of us they were so loud and racous. Normally I dont mind that but the place was empty and we were shoved together like they were trying to save the plastic seating surfaces! read more

Great food and great service. There are no comments other than I loved the food and this place. I will say that in my opinion most Italian is great at mid and high tier places so it will generally get a higher rating. read more

If your in the mood for authentic, upscale Italian food then this is the place. I have dined here 6 or 7 times and always leave happy, satiated and looking forward to going back. I love going here with a large group and ordering lots of appetizers for the table to enjoy. They have a terrific wine list and tasty food specials. Excellent date night locale. read more