This is an amazing family owned restaurant - such wonderful food and service. Don't miss this gem…read moreof a restaurant.

My wife and I have been wanting to try this place since we heard about it. Cute interior, service…read morewas tip top. The chef came out and greeted each table. Always appreciate that. My wife had the zucchini flowers and I had the arugula with shaved pears for appetizers. The zucchini flowers were delicious. My salad was good but it needed much more dressing. 90% of the leaves were dry. For mains my wife had the bronzino and I had the squid ink pasta with seafood. It had squid,octopus, shrimp, & crab. *sigh* I don't think the water my pasta was cooked in had any salt. For me that makes the pasta inedible. I was VERY disappointed. I don't know how a Sicilian cook can make that mistake. Little or no salt on any of the seafood either. For dessert I had a cannoli and my wife had the ricotta cheesecake. Both were delicious. Especially the cannoi! We brought home an order of the gnocchi with mushrooms and asparagus. My daughter loved it! I tried some and agree. It was delicious! We'll definitely come back. Hopefully next time they'll remember to salt the pasta water.

We LOVE this place and come here weekly. BYOB which is always a huge plus. Food is delish and they…read morealways make Chicken Piccata for me, which is not on the menu. Beautiful and spacious outdoor seating area. Service is great, Michelle in particular is always fabulous. Food is well priced and portions are generous. Highly recommend.

Ate there Tuesday night and got food poisoning. Won't be going there again…read more Bright spot was the food server Michelle. She was very good. Unfortunately the food was not very good at all.

Came here as a party of 2 on Galentine's Day, February 13th. Previously made reservations via Open…read moreTable. We were immediately shown to our table upon entering the venue. Upon entrance, we were pretty surprised by the lovely Valentine's Day decor for the pop up restaurant. It was a set menu for $70 that included starts with a glass of champagne, appetizer, entrée and dessert. We ordered the seafood salad, calamari, lamb chops, filet mignon, chocolate moose and red velvet cake. Everything was super delicious and very fresh tasting, We had bread brought to our table with olive oil.

ONE STAR -- Heartbreaking Disaster for Our Twin Daughter's First Birthday…read more I am absolutely shocked and heartbroken by the way Calandra's Bakery handled our daughters' first birthday cake. We paid $400 for a custom cake -- and even had to supply our own candy hearts -- and the entire bottom tier collapsed. The cake was constructed incorrectly, the dowels were tilted, and it was sliding off the base. This was not our fault -- this was baker incompetence. The baker was Alida. When we called to report the disaster, the manager Tony was rude, dismissive, and nasty. Instead of helping us salvage the cake, he blamed us, said we should have paid extra for delivery, and then had the nerve to tell us we should drive 35 minutes away, wait 30 minutes while he "fixed" it, and drive 35 minutes back -- all while our twins party was happening. Absolutely unbelievable. After threatening a fraud dispute, Tony finally sent a replacement cake -- which was just a plain white cake with basic piping, looked nothing like what we ordered, and: * Arrived late (promised 2:20, showed up at 2:55) * Our event ended at 3 * Was stale, ugly, and poorly decorated * Had gray piping, not the promised rainbow design When we tried to get an ETA for the replacement cake, Tony did not answer any of our phone calls. When it finally arrived, his attitude was the same -- dismissive and rude -- telling us to "be patient" while the delivery men shrugged at the ruined original cake and tossed it aside. No apology. No compensation. When we asked for compensation, Tony yelled and blamed us, despite the cake being a complete failure due to their mistakes. We were celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime milestone for our daughters, and Calandra's Bakery ruined it entirely. For $400, you expect care, professionalism, and a beautiful cake -- we got disrespect, incompetence, and heartbreak instead. Do not trust Calandra's Bakery with anything that matters.

Divina is that rarest of restaurants: Professional service. Gracious welcome. A bread basket of…read morecrusty Italian bread perfect to sop up expertly made sauces. Sensible portions fit perfectly executed appetizers. Pasta courses and mains that have every detail executed well--fresh fish and meat, cooked to order. No microwave. Authenticity to every item on the menu. No trendy dishes. The Branzino is the best ever. The pappardelle with mushrooms was fresh pasta and a plethora of mushrooms in a rich and creamy sauce The cannoli she'll? Fresh and crisp, and the cream, not too sweet. A great meal.

OMG! What a find! This was the best Italian meal we've had since our vacation in Italy back in Oct…read more The service and attention of the staff was impeccable and the food...incredible, fresh and delicious! We will be back!

We ordered dinner and had it delivered to our hotel. When I placed the order it stated utensils…read morewould be sent. Also, under special instructions I put send utensils please. Order came 15 minutes later than promised. I called the restaurant to say no utensils were sent. I was told "we ran out of utensils and that's why I didn't send any". I asked how we eat lasagna and veal parmesan with our fingers. She said I don't know that is your problem. We are out of utensils-that's it". Very poor customer service. Their sauce was also very bitter.

We have been regular customers at La Familia Ristorante and Pizzeria for many years and have always…read moreenjoyed bringing family and friends when they visit. For Christmas Eve, with my daughter and two granddaughters in town, we made a reservation for five and paid the required $200 deposit. The restaurant was busy due to the holiday, which we completely understood. Service was slow but expected, and we were enjoying the live music and conversation. After receiving our entrées, a frightening incident occurred: my 15-year-old granddaughter was drinking from her glass when it suddenly shattered in her mouth. I saw it happen. Glass shards landed in her mouth and in her plate of food. We immediately brought the broken glass and plate to the staff and asked if the entrée could be remade. A woman who identified herself as the owner came over. She did not ask if my granddaughter was okay, offered no apology, and stated that they would not remake the food, even after I offered to pay for a replacement. At that point, we asked for to-go boxes and our check. The check arrived without deducting the $200 deposit, requiring me to go to the desk to have it corrected, and a refund was needed since the total did not reach the deposit amount. What was most upsetting was not the accident itself, those things happen, but the owner's complete lack of concern, empathy, and professionalism. We were treated as though we were trying to take advantage of the restaurant, despite being frequent patrons who had already paid for the meal. The wait staff has always been kind and professional, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, after this incident, we will not be returning and will be taking our business elsewhere.

Definitely one of my favorite Italian spots in NJ. I am a huge fan of Russillos and my family has…read morebeen visiting this spot for years. I've never had a bad meal and the price for the food and the quantity is always worth it. Both, the servers and the vibes are always professional and provide a sense of familiarity and comfort not a lot of places offer.

The food was so fresh and delicious. We had fried calamari, seafood salad, grilled octopus,pasta…read moreand shrimp, chicken parm, and chicken with artichoke. All quickly and freshly prepared prepared. Everything was great. Our waitress was nice and gave great recommendations. The back dining room us so cutely decorated with the faux plants.

Went here in a whim since we were in the area. Welcomed at…read morethe door and seated quickly. Ordered the thin shroom pizza with arugula. Wait was a bit long but the pizza was great.

Angeloni's calls themselves home of the famous "thinny thin," they're not kidding. If you're a fan…read moreof ultra-thin, crispy pizza, this is definitely the spot. The interior is nicely decorated with a cozy Italian vibe that makes it a great place to sit back and enjoy a few pies. If you follow Barstool, you might remember that Portnoy gave this place an 8.8 -- and it's well deserved. I can personally attest to that score. We started with a plain pizza, just like Portnoy did, and he absolutely nailed it. The crust was perfectly thin and crispy, with great flavor and not greasy at all. Next up was the Easy on the Pizzi -- vodka sauce base, crispy cup pepperoni, mozzarella, fresh burrata, basil, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey. The combination of rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavors worked perfectly together. We also tried The Nicky Newarker, topped with thinly sliced sausage and onions on that signature thinny-thin crust. Another great choice. The pictures really don't do these pizzas justice, though they'll definitely make your mouth water. Our server was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I'm already looking forward to going back to try more of their specialty pies. If you love thin-crust pizza and you're in the area, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

Where do I even start? We had planned to go to a different Italian restaurant in the area, but…read morewith three kids with us, the 45-minute wait there would not have worked. So, one of our group suggested Forte's. Let me just say I'm glad they did. We called ahead and they said that due to the party size (we are six people; three adults, three kids), we might have to sit on the pizza parlor side. No problem. We arrived and were seated almost immediately. This is where the five-star experience started. Gina (we later found out she was brand new to the restaurant) came to our table immediately and asked if she could get anything for the kids. Genius! Anyone with kids knows that you can't even order a drink until you've addressed their entire meal. We quickly placed the kids' orders and got down to our own. We are a picky crew...each one of us adults has a no-this or a can-you-substitute-that for every meal. We like what we like. Gina was more than happy to accommodate. And more importantly, she wrote everything down. I don't go out to eat to be astounded by the server's Jedi mind tricks and memory capacity, because they almost always mess something up. I want a delicious meal, and I want it accurate. She understood EXACTLY what I was saying. I knew immediately that I wanted the Chicken Francaise, but I saw black squid ink linguine as part of one of the specials and asked if I could have that with mine. She checked with the chef and they were happy to make the substitution for me. Before I go any further, I have to say, this was BY FAR the best Chicken Francaise I've EVER had. The sauce was thick, buttery and lemony, just the way it should be. The egg batter was perfectly crisp yet not overdone. And the pasta was just the way I like it. A touch past al dente. Portion size was exactly as expected. Back to the ordering for a second. My friend couldn't decide what she wanted so she simply said "what do you recommend?" to Gina. Gina offered up her three favorite dishes and my friend, sharing the same tastes as Gina, was able to pick one. She could not have been happier with the eggplant dish she got (I can't remember which one), but she remarked that it was one of the tops she'd had. Gina ensured that the kids' food came out quickly and accurately and made sure everyone's drinks were always full. That's SUCH a rarity these days. She brought more bread when ours was finished, offered up parm cheese when my tortellini en brodo (yummy) came, and again when our dishes came out, and was all around as attentive as you could ever want a server to be. Mind you, the place was PACKED...AND she was working both sides of the restaurant. You would not have known it with the way she handled our crew. Simply put, we came for a dinner we never planned on having there and instead, we were positively blown away by both the service AND the food. I highly recommend this place and I have to suggest that you ask for Gina...you will not be disappointed! I can't wait to go back already! I made sure to tell the managers/owners about all of the above too. So many people only like to complain. Don't get me wrong, I'll tell you how it is when they mess up too, but this was so exceptional, I had to let them know. Mike and Steve happily introduced themselves, thanked me for my feedback and said they hoped we'd be back to see them again soon. Ummm yeah...you guys made us feel like family!

I haven't been here in many years but I remember they had an awesome grandma pie. I got a grandma…read moreslice on the fly on a busy day and it was just as good as I remembered. Delicious. I would definitely come back again when I have the chance. Enjoy

One of my favorite places . The best mussels Fra diavolo and clams oregano around ! Never had a…read morebad meal . This is our regular stop for good food and also good drinks.

This is a lovely little find in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The food is good and well…read morepriced. Full bar and great takeout counter. Garlic knots are fabulous!!! My fiancé and I dined there recently early one evening. We had a male server who was a bit loud AND aggressive about placing our order. At the end of the meal (tip time) he came over and chatted us up. He asked me where I was from, as I have a slight southern accent. He then asked my partner the same thing. My partner referenced his religion rather than where he was from. The server then said 'oh, I'm cheap like you' then patted him on the back and chuckled. We both looked at each other and were like 'did he actually just say that'? We were stunned. I mean, seriously.... I guess we could have addressed it with management but we just wanted to leave. Everyone else has been lovely when we have eaten there. We won't be going back as often due to this person's behavior. So many other places in the area that we can go to without being insulted.

Been here a few times now…read more In this area there is a plentitude of good Italian restaurants but this has to be among the best. As the name implies, its small. On a Saturday can be a bit tight, but it doesn't take away from the experience. The food is really outstanding. The spaghetti and meatballs is maybe the best around here. The chicken piccata is the best. Their apps - shrimp with beans, crab cakes all really good. The front of house is really very good too even when busy. And though I'm not a desert person, they have a coffee Gelato that is unbelievable. With all the choices for great Italian in this area this ranks in the top 3. Seriously that good.

As the name implies its small. We've been there on a Saturday night when it was busy and it didn't…read morematter much. The food is really outstanding. There are tons of great Italian restaurants around here and this one is probably in the top 5. Frank was really attentive. Even the deserts, which I dont usually have, are great. Highly recommend.