A good start to a disappointing end. Entree $42 (steak medium) sent back twice (over cooked and then undercooked); kitchen backed up and service slowed down dramatically. No reason and no waiter to be found. Further, the place was packed when we arrived only to find ourselves 1.5hrs in, place half empty and entrees finally coming out. To top if off, we had to ask to remove a charge for a $14.99 replacement entree and never once saw the manager/owner (the least a premium restaurant should do). If you want to charge premium you need to act like it. Only when we left did we get asked how was the service! This place is not what it used to be sadly. We wont be coming back unfortunately with an unnecessarily expensive and poor experience like this. read more

My initial conservative review has needed to be updated for some time. After several more visits I'm definitely a fan of this under utilized restaurant. Lately, there has been deals on Groupon like sites that lead me to believe they might be struggling. Here are some of the items I've tried since my first post. 1) Chicken parm, lunch version is ok, thin cutlets but a tasty red sauce. 2) Pork Milanese, very good pork with a Marsala type sauce, my aunt loved it. 3) Cheesesteak quesadilla, very good take on this. 4) Mussels in white sauce, excellent quality shellfish in a light white wine and butter sauce, one of my favorite versions as of late. 5) Mushroom pizzas, very good crust, cheese and sauce, all have been delicious but read more

Almost 5 stars! I liked my lentil soup, but wasn't blown away by it. The mussels in white - tremendous - not too garlicky - nor buttery - nor salty. I even "drank" a spoon of the sauce when the mussels were all eaten! The pizza was absolutely delicious, despite my suspicions when first seeing it arrive at our table (it looked too thin / burnt). Killer sauce and hearty & plentiful mushrooms. Soooo good. I didn't even mind the droopiness of it. DEFINITELY GOING BACK! read more

Gennaro's - tremendous mussels in white ! - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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i order lunch from here at least twice a week. The Italian chicken sandwich is the best sandwich in NJ. For about the same price as "fast food" you get a delicious meal. Tom L read more

Food is delicious. Had pumpkin pie martinis to start. Fried calamari was very tender and tasty. Bruschetta was good also. I had salmon carciofi and it was delicious. Huge portion served over pasta--took half home. The others in my party had the veal francese, the cod oreganata and the pork chop and all were delicious. The apple cobbler was an excellent ending. The waitress was great as well. read more

We have eaten here many times over the times we have lived in this area( 16 years) Wr have not had a bad meal here or bad service during this time. Dined here tonight, great food good cocktails and great service. Prices are in the realm of reality. Could not ask for more! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants! I enjoyed dining in and I'm so happy they have outdoor dining when the COVID restriction was lifted. The outdoor dining was very nice and spacious. I ordered the margarita pizza, calamari, my favorite capellini al granchi, and grilled salmon. I also ordered the tiramisu dessert and a strawberry cheesecake dessert. The calamari are very well season and I enjoyed every bite of it! I also love the complimentary bread they gave! The margarita was ok. Nothing spectacular or out.of the ordinary. My all-time favorite dish as I mentioned is the capellini al granchi! I ordered this dish every time and I will order it again and again! The dish has a good amount of crab meat and well balance noodles/ vegetables! The desserts were also very good! I will come back again for sit-in dining! Love the service and the atmosphere! read more

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Grabbed lunch from here recently and enjoyed my meal! While I got takeout, the inside of the restaurant looked pretty cool, so my wife and I will likely be back for dinner at some point. The food was prepared pretty much on time and was reasonably priced. My buffalo chicken cheesesteak was pretty darn tasty although super filling! I kind of went into a carbo-coma after eating it. The homemade chips were OK but not amazing - I think they needed some more seasoning, and they were a little limp. My wife also liked her sandwich. I'm excited to give this place another whirl! read more

We have tried all the pizza restaurants around and Gennaro's is the best in our book. We especially like it well done. The sauce (gravy) is addictive. It can make you swoon. read more

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. Their linguini with clams in white wine sauce is absolutely delicious every single time. However, I recently had a bad experience here that has left me wanting to be absent from this establishment for some time. I ordered the chicken parm dinner one night and it was absolutely amazing. A week or so later I ordered the same dinner again. It was awful. The chicken was chewy and splintery and old. (The sauce and pasta were both delicious though.) I called and spoke with who I believe was the manager. I will say she was friendly and accommodating. She offered either a credit to use in the future (although she should have offered a refund), or the delivery of another newly cooked chicken parm dinner to my house (since I paid for delivery for the first dinner). I said I would take a new dinner because frankly I still had to eat. It was delivered timely and I was so excited to eat. I began cutting it and noticed it felt similar to the other chicken. I took a few bites and it was just as bad as the previous. I realized they probably had a batch of old, or just really poor quality, chicken. I never called back after that because I knew I wouldn't get a refund and I didn't want a credit because I have no desire to come back here for a while. Such a shame. Also, $20 for chicken parm is a lot in general. But to serve it at that price and not ensure it's good chicken?! Not a good look. I'll be going elsewhere for my chicken parm. read more

Baked Cod Oreganata - first time trying it, and it was amazing. Seriously. My daughter also had the gnocchi marinara which was bright, and a very generous portion. Will definitely come back again. read more

Gennaro's - Baked Cod Oreganata - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

With so many italian restaurant options in the area we sometimes forget about Gennaro's - we shouldnt because the food is very good as is the service. Plates are full and always hot - we enjoy ever time we come here read more

Good pizza but definitely on the pricey side. My favorite was the butter chicken masala pie, but they took it off the menu. :(

Delicious sandwiches and a great version of fish and chips. Portions are huge and the fish cake delivered hot too oily and crisped just as you'd want from a platter. Great roll, good proportion of toppings and lots of flavor. read more

Gennaro's - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Food is excellent each and every time! From pizza to sandwiches to full meals. Didn't have any issues. Go for it!

Working out of our Hamilton, NJ office always provides great opportunities for me to try out new restaurants in the area. I decided to order in for dinner and most of my options were you guessed it, Italian! Based on Yelp reviews, I decided to give Gennaros a try. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs and a side of garlic bread. When the food arrived I noticed another container. It came with a side salad. That was a wonderful surprise. What I thought was a side order of garlic bread was an abundance of bread. The portions were great and it was very reasonably priced. I couldn't hardly begin to finish it all and I was only in town for a night so I wouldn't get to enjoy the leftovers either. The food was really good. Perhaps next time I'm in town, I'll stop in for dinner. read more

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Been back a few times since the takeout disaster described in the previous review - food has been consistently fine, atmosphere is pleasant (we love the outdoor seating area in nice weather), and (drum roll...) they now serve alcohol, so they are officially a real restaurant. Don't be afraid to experiment, if something on the menu sounds good, it probably is. read more

Ok. This is one of my favorites. Exciting flavors with a unique truly Italian menu. There is no shot cuts here. The owner takes pride in ensuring his patrons experience the best recipes tied to his family history in Italia. You will enjoy their specials and the classic Italian fare on par with the best NYC Italian restaurants. read more

I'd give this a 3/5. To start off the service was really really slow, two of the dishes was not properly cooked, my penne vodka and chicken, however the pizza was really good. I was really really disappointed. But the reason why I'm giving this a 3 because of the manager. She really accomadated me and took care of the dishes that I did not like which was really nice of her to do. Having a good manager at a restaurant is crucial and that was a big factor why I have this a 3 instead of a 2. read more

After my first time dining at this restaurant, I can safely say I will never be coming back! The owner was very disrespectful to one of his waitresses, yelling at her on the open floor and was very unprofessional. On top of that, the food and service was SUBPAR at best. For the quality of the drinks as well these prices were unacceptable. read more

One of the best of the best in Jersey for Italian food. We went during COVID and with a party of 6 adults and 5 kids we were able to secure a long table outside and spent the entire afternoon eating. Since we had reservations later on for the nearby Sculpture Gardens we decided to meet here and get the chillens fed and the adults relaxed. Bring your own wine and spirits so you can have a drink with your meal. We brought several bottles of wine and spent hours with our friends and family just enjoying a beautiful spring day and eating non-stop. When I say non-stop... I mean we had so much food over three hours of relaxing. Three orders of stuffed mushrooms, 3 of mussels, at least three orders of wings,artichokes, fried mozzarella, a few entrees and a few pizzas for the kids and another couple of dozen plates during our meal. Everything was excellent and the service was stellar as well. Kids were satisfied and there was never a moment where we wished we could find our server. The perfect weather and the relaxed atmosphere made for a tremendous time and we look forward to when we will be back in the area to stop in again. I'll go out on a limb and say that this was the best meal we had in a restaurant so far this year. Excellent pricing and food and service. Top- notch read more

I have been here a few times and have never had less than an amazing meal with exemplary service! The owner is there often, stopping by each table to ensure you enjoyed everything and always willing to grab something, answer questions, or just make you feel welcome. This visit was a party of 6 and we were sat immediately upon arrival. BYOB helps keep the cost reasonable, but even so the cost of their dishes is quite reasonable. The outside seating is beautiful on a summer night. The breaded mozzarella with capers is a must, just wow every time I have it!! The rolls are warm and perfect to dip into the sauce - yes no calorie counting here!! For dinner we've had pasta carbonara. It's more of a winter time dish, but oh so yummy. The penne vodka is also a winner - I added broccoli because it's just a great combination to me :) The chicken parmigiana and chicken piccata are just amazing. The sauce is cooked to perfection, not too overpowering but enough to have some with each bite. Each dish is just the right size. I generally have some for lunch the next day, but that's because I can't resist the aforementioned bread and mozzarella. The final 'win' of this place is that you never feel rushed. Sit, eat, drink, chat and just enjoy your friends, love, and meal at your own pace. It's the ultimate win in a time where everyone is go go go! The staff is by no means slow, but they seem to match your pace and don't rush you out when you've finished. read more

Great food , service and ambiance Menu offers a variety of cuisine. Very convenient location, read more

My first time ordering since moving to Hamilton NJ and it was 9:30 pm.. so I will try it again.. this tome I will go I. Person.. I am very very very disappointed with the cheesesteak.. there was hardly any meat on the sandwich I understand it was closing time, but since it's my first time trying to place and I told the girl on the phone.. .. they could have impressed me a bit more with the cheesesteak.. The stuffed mushrooms were very good and the chicken Caesar salad is not to brag about. I tried to post a pic of the cheesesteak, but I'm having trouble.. but I will keep and show the owner.. read more

Gennaro's - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Pasta is really good, pizza was kind of mid tier. BRING A HOODIE, it is freezing cold. (It is not a pizzeria) it is a restaurant if you wanted to know read more

Delicious food and great place to eat! Gorgeous dining room and excellent service! Introduced to this by a delivery service but now like to dine in on date nights. read more

Met a friend for dinner here on a Friday night and everything was wonderful! Ambiance nice, hostess and servers friendly, helpful, and patient....the food was outstanding and they gave you large portions. We ordered some cocktails which were also very good! I'll definitely be back here again soon. read more

DO NOT order from this place via the app. They outsource their delivery drivers now and gave the WRONG address to the driver. No food for us, went 10 miles in the wrong direction. I called the restaurant and they told me it's not on them and pretty much I'm beat. Shame for such a good restaurant. read more

Ordered delivery thru Doordash. Great pasta with broccoli and garlic, nice cheese ravioli with gravy, and very good Caesar salad with chicken. Side salad with entrees and bread. Next time we'll hit the pizza and sandwiches! read more

WOW! WOW! WOW! This was my first time here and I can't wait to return! I ate the artichoke franchese for appetizer and the clams with linguine for my meal. They were both delicious, nothing left on the plate! I have to say in a world where service has taken a nose dive, waitress Autumn was phenomenal! What a refreshing experience and there was not a dirty plate left on table for more than a minute, I guess they knew it was my pet peeve. Being in the service industry for a long time, I was very impressed by the food and service! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and great service! read more

We met up with friends here for the second time and the food and service continues to live up to my previous 5 star rating! For appetizer we all shared the Spiedini Alla Romana, once again. And again, fabulous. It's a deliciously breaded mozzarella cooked to perfection served with a tasty tomato sauce. It's the appetizer that you must try! We also tried the bruschetta crostini; a very tasty creation too. For main course, we ordered the Chicken Marsala again. Why stray from what you know they do oh so well.... Moist chicken, flavorful Marsala wine sauce, delicious. It did not disappoint. We also got the Shrimp fra diavolo. This Diavolo dish would definitely be at home in the plane of existence of il Diavolo himself. It was way to spicy for me to eat. I'm still sticking with my 5 star rating, because everything else was on point. read more

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So, I gave them an amazing review in a magazine that I was featured, but unfortunately they really disappointed me. I ordered 3 slices one day, and they were overly burned. I'm not picky at all, but I had tu return them, the crust was black and the cheese was so burnt you couldn't see it. Then I went to the restaurant a few times, the last time I went, they had me sitting down for 30 minutes before asking me if was going to order anything. Didn't even offer water. Sorry, not going back. read more

Ordered a large cheese pie and fries. They would have been better off if they told us no fries were available than giving us this garbage. These things were burned to a crisp. Just horrible, and the pizza, well let's just say they aren't winning any awards for their pizza either. read more

Gennaro's - Burnt French Fries - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Very nice homemade food with an elegant atmosphere and polished staff. Nnbnnn n j kid

Unexpected delight!!! Traveling from out of town and just stumbled upon this little gem! Food was incredible!! Lots is amazing choices on menu and as nightly specials....Made it super hard to decide. Everything was so delicious! I may have to detour my next trip down that way just to try some other menu items. read more

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Outstanding gluten free pizza crust! It's made with cauliflower. The escarole and beans were good too. Service was attentive and efficient.

What a nice unassuming restaurant, it is quaint, atmosphere is beautiful, and the wait staff is attentive. Christian was the waiter he was very nice. I had the capallini something and it was absolutely delicious. My cousin had the special quinoa with scallops and it was delicious. The fact that they are a BYOB makes it very nice and need to mention that they have paper straws which makes it 5 stars for caring about the turtles. Definately would go again. read more

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We have ordered from Gennaros before and the food was always decent. However we ordered take out yesterday they messed up my wife's dish and gave her only clams and spinach with no linguine, and she also got food poisoning after eating it. Not sure if we want to order from them again. read more

Very average, this place has gone down for both dine in and takeout. Other places nearby are better.

We had our rehearsal dinner here for our wedding. The food is delicious and the staff was great. Next time we're in the area we will absolutely be going here for dinner. read more