Five stars to all three, food, service and ambiance…read more I will definitely recommend restaurant

OUTSTANDING!!! If…read moreyou like authentic Italian food and not the sauce heavy oil laden foods most local places make then try this place!!! We grabbed a table on a Saturday night we were immediately impressed by the amazing smells upon entering . I spent my summers in Italy growing up and this place took me back . Our wonderful waitress and over and left some bread and oil while we looked at the menu. We agreed upon the califlower as an app . Hubby had the eggplant parm and I did the pasta with shrimp and broccoli . We also got a side of broccoli rabe, the meals also came with a nice side salad . The portions are a realistic smaller size and delicious. Unbelievably so! Fresh and great quality olive oil is used you can taste the difference. We were going to splurge and get dessert but they only had chocolate cake or ice cream so we declined . It is a byob. We honestly already said we will be going again next week! Please do yourself a favor and visit!

I was craving Italian food and Ciao Bella came up as a highly rated spot in the area. There's a lot…read morein the back and I'm not sure if you're supposed to use the back entrance, but I did and I ended up walking through the kitchen which put a smile on my face. I felt a little like Ray Liotta in "Goodfellas". The service was excellent and our waiter rattled off an extensive list of daily specials and they all sounded wonderful. We settled on burrata and a fried vegetable appetizer. The burrata was good but the fried thing was even better. I wish I could remember what it was because it was so good. I guess that's what I get for writing my reviews 2 months later. It was some kind of vegetable stuffed with cheese, battered and fried. It wasn't too oily and all the flavors and textures went well together. For our entrees we went with linguini in clam sauce and cavatelli, broccoli rabe, & sausage. The linguini was a solid plate of pasta. Linguini, clams, sauce. It tasted exactly how you expect it would and the pasta was cooked well. The cavatelli was much more interesting to me. The different textures and flavors really made it a joy to eat. The pasta was al dente while some of the sausage had some crispy bits to it. And the broccoli rabe kind of made me feeling like I was eating somewhat healthy The ambiance was nice if not a little dated. Not bad though, it was cozy. I'd come back, but not too often. It's pricey.

Ciao Bella Italian Bistro 690 River Road…read moreNew Milford, NJ 07646 Caesar Salad Hot Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Chicken Parmesan Chicken Ciao Bella Tiramisu Appearance: 1/2 Taste: This locally owned Italian restaurant serves a decent selection of Italian dishes. The dining area is one room adorned with attractive art decor and a glass wall overlooking the main road. The Caesar salad was a light, yet satisfying starter. The romaine lettuce, croutons and house made dressing blended the perfect trio! If you are looking for an appetizer with a touch of sweet and spice, the sausage & broccoli rabe will do the trick. The protein and vegetable blended well together with some diced tomatoes thrown on top. As always, I can never visit any Italian establishment without trying the Chicken Parmesan. For the most part, it did not disappoint. My sole critique is the excess amount of moisture beneath the linguini. I also used any extra mozzarella cheese as a topping for the pasta and table bread. Named after its restaurant, the chicken ciao bella was breaded and pan fried. The lemon butter sauce definitely added flavor to the cutlets and the side vegetables were just as "bella" as the main entree. The coffee flavored dessert was paradise. The taste as so rich and pure in flavor, you definitely didn't need coffee either this final course. I highly recommend this location if you want a decent meal at reasonable price. Thank you, Omar and the culinary artists for your pristine service with a smile. #ciaobella #italianbistro #newmilfordnj #caesarsalad #broccoliarabe #italiansausage #chickenparmesan #chickenciaobella #tiramisu #njeats #localspots #foodstagram #njfoodie

Food is absolutely delicious! Prices are very fair. Wait staff incredibly knowledgeable about the…read moremenu options. Rosario who is the owner comes out and greets everyone. You are treated like family in this cozy and friendly restaurant. E Miller

So last night we ordered a delivery of fried calamari and a large thin crust pizza with 2 toppings…read morea total of $53.00. What a disaster. First the calamari... under cooked, ice cold, greasy, one big clump with the breading falling off. I tried to reheat it but nothing helped it. Had to throw it out totally couldn't eat it. Now for the pizza. Ask for thin crust w toppings. What we go was ice cold pizza not even warm it was COLD. The pizza "bones" so thick & hard you would need a saw to eat it. Flavorless. If you're going to offer delivery then do it right. I feel like I just handed over $53.00 for nothing. This is definitely a no go for me.

I enjoy their Margarita thin crust personal size pizza. I…read morealso enjoy their blackened salmon. Casual, friendly and reasonably priced

One of those rare review sans-photos of my meal, but I still wanted to give it a go in offering my…read more2 cents on this place. Came Saturday with a nice party-size group, and was immediately seated. We had ordered a good number of appetizers --- calamari, buffalo wings w/ blue cheese (mild), bruschetta, and some pies. I'm an appetizer guy and this definitely hit the spot. It's the kind of food that you just keep "mindlessly eat" without breaking conversation. Being pretty satisfied with my apps, I had just a little room for any mains; we ordered the family-size "carbonara". I'm not Italian by any means, but I do know a good carbonara --- this was not it. This was pasta tossed in a pea, bacon, cream sauce. It was good, but it wasn't what I had in mind. The description is in the menu, and kudos to them for the transparency. I'd simply suggest a different name for that dish. For dessert, they came by with their tray to show off an array of desserts; I opted out and got a simple cappuccino. Nothing to write home about, but it was soothing and capped-off a wonderful family gathering. Service was 5/5. Ambiance was 5/5. Carbonara was a 4.

Went for an early dinner with friends who had been here a number of times. Was a little nervous…read morethat we were the only ones there but it was early and even joked with the owner about the great service we were going to get. We were going to order salads but were told by the server that house salads are included. Our meals all were very good, from pasta dishes with plentiful seafood to my chop that was cooked perfectly and served with roasted vegetables. BYOB is always a plus.

Here's the deal: unassuming Italian restaurant in a strip of stores. This byob is definitely a…read morelocal favorite that fills up during peak dining hours. The service is very attentive and the food delicious Italian cuisine done well!!!!

My wife, reading the NJ Monthly constantly gets me trying new restaurants pretty much anywhere. We…read moreare today it was Ora. Great ambiance, full bar and pretty terrific food. We started off with a salad, followed by a short rib pizza for my wife and a Mafalda pasta dish for myself. Can't really complain about either of the dishes or the salad. They were really very good. I started it off with a bloody mary while my wife had a glass of Nebiollo. Good bloody mary by the way. Today we came here at early afternoon, so we're thinking we may need to come here at night sometime to see what it's like. Once again my wife picked a good one. We started their version of a Caesar salad, which was very good. My wife craves pizza, so she went for the Short Rib pie, while I went with the Malfade pasta... Mafalde (a la carbonara, guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino & black pepper)... a dish I would order again and again. Trouble was the pizza looked so good... I just had to have a 'bite' and we ended up sharing both meals. We finished by sharing a Gelato for dessert, which was fantastic. There was a 'name' for it, but I'll be damned if I can remember it or find out what it's called online. Regardless... it goes without saying... we'll be back!

First time at the restaurant. Josh was an excellent host, and guide to want to order. Food was…read moredelicious. Ambiance was great. Will definitely return!

Celebrated my moms birthday here tonight and had such an incredible experiences. We ordered the hot…read moreantipasto for 2, stuffed artichoke,& mozz en carrozza to start and WOW. Delicious. My husband ordered the chicken saltimbocca, I got the chicken martini, and my mom got the osso bucco. All of us were silent for the entirety of the meal cause we didn't want to stop enjoying each bite. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Love the the old black and white photos around the resturant. 10/10 experience & can't wait to come back!

This place is stunning! We came for Valentine's Day and every dish was incredible. My boyfriend got…read morethe Chicken Martini and I got the bolognese which was one of the best I've had. Food came out quick and the place was huge and felt so fancy. Our only qualms were the waitress was a little stiff and kinda just had the vibe of let's get this over with. Also, we had a 5:30 reservation we made well in advance and were placed in the "Speakeasy" room which is really more suited just for drinks. The table was so small it was hard to have our plates and drinks on it. A little pricey but the food was worth it. We'll be coming back for a date night for sure!

We came to Nanni's for our office Christmas party and I'm definitely coming back with my husband…read more This is an old school place. Small bar, lots of tables close together. We were in a sectioned off part of the room with tables pushed together. It gave it more of an intimate feeling which made conversation easy. The servers are very friendly and attentive. The food was classic and delicious. We had a prefix menu and everything was amazing. I forgot to take a picture of my chicken marsala, but it was cooked perfectly and the little fried mashed potato thing was incredible. We all enjoyed our drinks and desserts. Overall an amazing experience and I can't wait to go back!

Excellent food... served with care Never disappointed with…read moreevery bite. I felt like family from my very first time.

The thing that stood out about this casual restaurant was the number of staff greeting and helping…read morecustomers. Other than that, a solid spot for Italian food if you enjoy that cuisine and are ok with the prices. The menu has a pretty large selection of foods, from pasta dishes and seafood to pizza to parms, chicken/veal, ravioli, and salads. (A note: I don't always like going out to Italian restaurants because they can be pricey for the value [and i can't help but confidently think that i could make it for a fraction of the price], especially if the pasta isn't homemade.) I ordered the penne with broccoli rabe ($25) and for that price I would have wanted A LOT of broccoli rabe to be satisfied and perhaps a few more ingredients. It was tasty and filling but I didn't make a good choice there. The salmon penne was also well flavored, with some nice salmon pieces, rich sauce, peas. They also give you complimentary bread and what looked somewhat like garlic bread; both were good but added to the carbolicious experience. Service was pretty attentive. There's a 3% upcharge if you pay with a credit card. It's a bit dark in the restaurant, which adds to the nice ambiance. Parking is around back and seems not that big but we had no trouble parking.

Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. We were…read morecelebrating 2 birthdays and Scott, our waiter was awesome! I ordered the grilled chicken parm ala vodka sauce! Delicious.

Good food! Good drinks!…read moreAwesome service! My grandson enjoyed his Birthday celebration very much. Definitely will be back.

Seasons 52 is one of my favorite restaurants. It's spacious, very clean, has an open kitchen, a…read morelarge bar, and delicious food. Our Server, Samantha, was exceptional. She was very attentive and made our meal pleasant and comfortable. I started with a Blood Orange Margarita (Calirosa 'Rosa Blanca' Tequila, orange liqueur, fresh sour, blood orange). This drink was VERY GOOD. The hint of blood orange was the perfect amount of sweetness and I was content with my selection. The appetizer was the Slow-Roasted Meatballs (porcini-dusted veal, pork, grass-fed beef, tomato-basil sauce, brick-oven bread). Each meatball was tender, flavorful, well seasoned, and the sauce was sufficient to accompany every forkful of the delicious starter. The entrees were: Caramelized Sea Scallops (broccolini, mascarpone risotto). Next was the Seasonal Brick-Oven Gnocchi (roasted mushrooms, truffle oil, roasted tomatoes, Marsala and provolone sauce, green onions). The final entree was the Mediterranean Wood-Grilled Chicken Salad (arugula, toybox tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, chickpeas, quinoa, feta, lemon dijon vinaigrette). For dessert, Seasons 52 graciously offered a free dessert for my birthday. Another nice touch that places Seasons 52 on a pedestal. I chose the Key Lime Pie Mini (graham cracker crust, whipped cream). The mini dessert was deliciously sweet, the graham crust provided an appreciated different texture, and I highly recommend these mini selections.