We found this place by accident a few years ago on a work trip and had to come back again. It is an…read more"old school" family recipes, incredible service, fantastic food, and simply an amazing restaurant. My only concern is that they don't see to be busy enough for how good they are! We had 6 of us. Every single thing everyone ordered looked incredible. (I mean, I don't really care for muscles, but I could absolutely see the love cooked into even that dish.) I wish them every success and I'm already looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in the area!

"Would you like some lemoncello? Orangcello? Anythingvello?"…read more Angelo, one of the owners, is talking to the table next to us, but already I know I've found a second home. "You won't want to cook anymore" he tells us a bit later. He's not wrong. I had the fish special, cod, served puttanesca, with mash potatoes and spinach. He had the rigatoni bolognese. Perfectly cooked pasta. "Everything is homemade," Angelo explained later. Smart and fairly well-priced wine list. We asked why the 2020 Carparzo Brunello di Montalcino was so low priced, and learned the wine has been priced the same since their father closed their Upper East Side location and the kids opened in Newark. "New York food at NJ prices," Angelo explained. "I've never had tiramisu I've liked better", husband told me. "I've never had flan Ive liked better" I told him. (It is coconut flan.) Great service. Wonderful spot. And Bon Jovi has been in twice, most recently he brought his wife. Enough said.

It appears this location has closed. Eviction notice on the door and closed for last two Red Bulls…read moregames. Always enjoyed the food even if it could be inconsistent at times.

My brother-in-law is still thinking about the long hots and rice ball he had. This was our first…read morevisit and all the dishes were great. I made a resy for 5:15 on a Friday night expecting it to be busier. I'm sure it's nuts with Red Bulls games. We were seated immediately and our hostess and servers were great. We had the Harrison pie, spicy rigatoni and the appys mentioned earlier. I ordered the cauliflower crust pizza with eggplant and the crust was the best I had. Left me questioning if it was really cauliflower crust. lol. The eggplant wasn't as soft as I like it but still good. Nice selection of beer and wine. Overall positive experience and looking forward to visiting Ah Pizz again.

This pizza parlor (does anyone use that term anymore?!) has been going strong for decades…read more To be honest I was always partial to Nino's III in Kearny - much closer to where I used to live and their chicken-and-broccoli slice was a thing of beauty. (I believe Nino's II existed for a quick moment up there in North Arlington but my memory ain't what it used to be.) After driving past (the original) Nino's on the way home from work for the last few months I realized I was overdue for a visit. First thing: from the outside it looks a bit weathered but inside? It's vibrant and lively and eased my initial concerns. (As soon as I walked in at the very first table was a little kid and his abuela. He made it a point to interact with me coming and leaving and that kid made my day... he's getting 5-stars for being awesome!) As for the pizza... it's a respectable "large" - they ain't skimping, which is a nice change of pace. (Hats off to the pizzaiolo because it wasn't a true/normal/expected circle but something closer to a Reuleaux triangle mixed with a squircle.) Geometry aside... the pie tasted good. Nothing flashy or fancy - just a legit (thin) pie. The (steak) fries were a bit bland and boring, I can't lie. And their cavatelli and broccoli was... decent. It would've benefited from a bit more 'pop' (salt, olive oil, garlic, you name it.) I haven't been here in eons and I hope they'll be around for another 40-something-years. Worth mentioning: it's one of the very few pizzerias to have a liquor license. (I'd definitely come back again for the not-so-perfectly-round pizza but would pass on the fries and pasta...)

This hidden gem in the Harrison Shopping Plaza serves some surprisingly delicious pizzas. We tried…read morea pepperoni slice, a chicken slice, and a plain Sicilian slice. The pepperoni and Sicilian slices were particularly impressive, and I would even say this is the best Sicilian pizza I've ever had. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a tasty pizza experience. However, the restaurant appears to be quite deserted, and it would definitely benefit from more patrons to ensure it receives the attention it deserves.

It was exactly what we needed before hitting a Red Bulls game…read more We were in the area grabbing a few drinks across the street and decided a slice would be the perfect addition. They seem to have a pretty big menu, but we settled on two slices of Margarita pizza. After a quick warm-up, we picked up these giant slices and enjoyed every bite. Not fancy, but that's ok....the flavor was there and the crust was tasty.

Really good service food was delicious. Definitely recommend 10 out of 10. Area was very clean and…read moreneat.

A very solid change on our Sunday night pizza night after baseball games. Very small establishment…read moreon a side street, so have the GPS ready to go. On Yelp it says cash only, but they do take cards as well. Just a major FYI for people like me that never have cash on hand. Everything was ready to go when I got there. Super efficient and everyone was very nice. Excellent service. We got the Bolognese Pie and if course the Buffalo Chicken for the kid. Plus I had to try the Meatball parm with Vodka sauce and some zeppoles for later on. The Bolognese pie was out of this world. The meat sauce was excellent and the crust wasn't too thick or doughy. When I saw it, I was skeptical but after the first bite, all doubt disappeared. The Buffalo Chicken looked amazing but I didn't have a piece. My son said it was on the top of his list. The meatball parm with Vodka sauce was average. I wouldn't get it again but it was decent. Ending with the Zeppoles was the perfect finish. The pizzas are the real deal and that's what I suggest everyone orders if you stop by.

I literally ate this pizza everyday in elementary school. It's changed a bit as an adult but still…read moredelicious and the calzone my husband ordered was big enough for a family of 4 and oozing with delicious ricotta.

Just left so the review is fresh in my head. I'm full…read more So we nicknamed the place Don Pepper The apps stuffed avocado with seafood special and the garlic shrimp was delicious. We all enjoyed it. My hubby got pork chops and I got grilled cod special, delicious. My son and his girlfriend had sirloin and New York steak. The steak was cooked as ordered but seasoning was not really happening and it took a while to cut up the NY steak. So when my son was about halfway done, he went to add more salt and pepper. The pepper shaker top fell off and spilled all over his steak. We told one of the bus boys and he put the cap on like we asked, "How do we put this back on?" And walked away. I asked for a manager and they cooked him another steak so they made up for it. The reason for the 4 stars is the taste of the steak. Expensive but not tasty. Place was nice and again they did make the pepper incident up. Nice experience but not good enough to want to go back. I'll try another one in the area if we are ever there again. But would recommend to try it maybe your experience will be different.

Great Iberian restaurant to visit before and evening at the NJ PAC…read more You enter through a back door of the restaurant from the parking area and are in a party room. You then walk up the stairs to get to the host. It is a little bit confusing the first time you visit. There is also an option to go downstairs to another party area. There is a very small ladies room by the host. But, if there is a long wait. There is a larger ladies room downstairs. This is important to know if you are in a rush to get to your show. You will be seated when your entire party has arrived. Another good thing to know for planning. There were four of us and both couples decided to split a picture of Red sangria, the chorizo, appetizer, 2 pork chops and garlic sauce entrees and 2 vegetarian paellas. The chorizo was fine. The complementary bread could have been better (not warm, and not what I am used to at this kind of restaurant), but was ok. The pork chops were excellent! The vegetarian paella was good. They actually worked very well together. We were also served fried thin slices of potatoes and broccoli and carrots. The coffee was fabulous as was the limoncello mascarpone cake. Service was excellent and the ambiance in the dining room was busy but nice. If you are going to a show, you can park in the lot on the left and pay $16 for the night. It's a quick 5-10 minute walk to the NJ PAC.

-First Impression- Came in around lunch time, wasn't very…read morebusy. Everything seemed very clean and neat. -Food- Fresh and delicious! My salad was big enough to split into two, maybe even three servings, but I'm greedy lol. I chose the build your own salad option so I basically added one of everything lmao -Service- Staff was friendly and efficient. My order was ready extremely fast (orders through Uber Eats, took a 5 minute walk to pick it up) -Price- Portion sizes definitely justify the price. It's hard to tell the actual size of the salad is tough to judge from pictures, but trust, it's pretty big! -Did Not Like- Not applicable! -Noteworthy- I was only physically in the store for about 40 seconds to pick up my food, but I was pretty impressed in that short amount of time -Recommend- Would definitely order from here if you're looking for something healthy and filling. I'll be back soon for sure!

Disappointed. You order a chipotle wrap and it's dry very dry although it says it should have…read moresauce. I asked to make sure there is enough sauce on this dry wrap. THEY DID NOT. It's so frustrating. Not sure if it's a language barrier or if they do it on purpose so you can ask for extra and they sell you the sauce as an up charge. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME. Done.

I loved this space on the 3rd Tier of NJPAC! Wow! The buffet was simple and include fresh Salads,…read morebread sticks, roasted veggies, Italian meats,cheeses and three pasta dishes plus assorted sweet treats, coffee and tea and non-alcoholic beverages. I especially enjoyed the penne pasta with chicken, mushrooms In Cheese sauce. I Enjoyed the pasta in the red sauce. No worries, there is a full service bar to for wine etc. The food was delicious-- but just prior to refills the offerings were like warm, to be kind. The chef was at the station nearby whipping up the refills. So they did not run out of foods. The tables are situated around the Tier with ornate glass and exposed brick and floor to ceiling windows showcasing Newark and the ongoing construction and hustle and bustle around the city. The tables and chairs are quite comfortable and dining on good china, flatware and cloth napkins make the scene more romantic. All the staff were wonderful! They were courteous and helpful. But be ware check out cam get backed up if everyone rushes out at showtime as they only have one credit card /register. They should do something about that. I called in advance and was told I didn't need a reservation. I think I will continue to do that when I go to the next NJPAC event. The venue is just lovely. Kudos to Newark!

Tier 3 is one of two restaurants located within the New Jersey Performing Arts Center complex, not…read moreto be confused with the ground-floor restaurant, Tier 3 is found by entering the main doors of the Performing Arts Center, and, either taking the stairs to the third floor level, or, taking their elevator. We've dined here several times primarily due to convenience and to avoid the lack of street parking and questionable parking lots in the area. We always pre-purchase the NJPAC parking ticket when booking a show; this permits you to park in either the underground Military Park garage (across the street) or, the PAC lot adjacent to the Center, a better choice. Curiously, attendants at ground level always ask to see your tickets, even if dining upstairs at Tier 3. I've never asked if having show tickets was a prerequisite for entering Tier 3. (The "Greeters" also call upstairs to "announce" that your on your way.) The restaurant itself is quite dramatic, set within the curved sweep of architecture that the interior follows; glass and mirrors surround most of the tables; the setting reminds me of many airport restaurants we've spent some time in. Pros: Very convenient parking arrangements if seeing a show. A quick, safe, and easy walk up to the main doors of the NJPAC. We were always seated promptly. A server will take your drink order, soiled table settings are quickly removed, your tab is quickly presented to you when your ready to leave. There was never a line at the buffet nor at the coffee and desert table. In summary, a place to grab a hot meal without a long wait and still have time without rushing to your show since it's in the same building. Cons: Several of the (covered) buffet urns held a fair variety of freshly cooked entre's yet the food was not held at the proper (hot) temperature. Coffee and similar beverages were dispensed at the desert table. Yet again, their temperature was medium warm at best. Coffee cups and saucers had to be replenished when I approached the coffee table; although the manager was steps away, it was I that got his attention to re-supply the table with cups and saucers. Desert offerings consisted of miniature squares of "cake" and were not appealing. The price point for dinner is "expensive" and a poor value. The mixed salads are, by far, your best bet for quality; quite fresh and tasty and being cold and crisp was not a concern. Tier 3 Cafe is not our Go-To restaurant prior to seeing a show at NJPAC. Frankly, we now dine at a quaint Italian neighborhood bistro on Bloomfield Ave near 13th Street when going to the NJPAC. We park on the street across from the restaurant and enjoy good, home-made cooking at about half the price of Tier 3 Cafe and, we don't have to be announced to get a table, nor display any tickets.

¡Dios mio que Rico! Quaint little coffee shop serving custom made cakes and Portuguese pastries…read more All items are winners. The empanadas are big. Two roasted chicken empanadas make for a quick meal. They take pride in the smallest details...you can tell by the coffee they serve. It is your usual americano coffee...but it is not acidic at all (like starbucks), and it goes smoothly to wash down the flan and the custard pies. I recommend the chicken croquettes (shredded roasted chicken well seasoned). I loved them.

I asked for a recommendation and the staff didn't hesitate to help with a smile. They clearly loved…read morewhat they do and treated each item with care. The shop looked well kept, and I noticed them wiping tables after every customer. I got the lemon blueberry scone it was zesty, fluffy, and had real fruit pieces. Clean packaging sealed the deal. I highly recommend this place.