Every time I travel to NJ I connect with a few local friends who know all the great food spots. This location didn't disappoint. Inside has classic Italian restaurant decor. We sat downstairs and I could tell it's a spot the locals flock to. The bar area was packed! It's family owned and you could taste it. My pasta red sauce tasted like it had simmered for days. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Graziano's Ristoranti - Shrimp with Ravoli - Italian Near Me - Chesilhurst, New Jersey

We stopped as a group of three for lunch after a barrel tasting at Amalthea on Sunday 2.15.26. Food was delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. I don't get to stop here often because I do not live nearby. I love this spot. -Eggplant Bites -Angus Spinach Salad -Crabcake With Field Greens Ravioli -Seafood Special read more

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Absolutely a wonderful 10+ dining experience! We celebrated my Aunt's 100th birthday here with a special cake and the most delicious Italian food! Everyone ordered a different entree and all the food was excellent! The traditional dishes had the flavor of my late grandmother's cooking! The ambiance of this small restaurant is so cozy and warm with memories of Frank Sinatra! The expert staff knows how to make an event extra special too! It is now my favorite Italian place to dine! A grateful thank you also to my good friend who recommended it to me! Grazie mille to Graziano's Ristoranti & staff!! read more

Graziano's Ristoranti - Lunch at Graziano's in Chiselhurst NJ savoring their chicken cutlet! - Italian Near Me - Chesilhurst, New Jersey

Had a wonderful meal. Would absolutely return. Excellent service. Meals were delicious and plentiful. My espresso martini was very good. Fun eclectic old school feel and we loved it. read more

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We ATTEMPTED to try this place for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. I made a reservation in advance for two. I was asked if there would be a problem if they were to seat us upstairs and I said yes because I use a cane to walk. I was told we would be seated downstairs. When we got to the restaurant it was packed and I didnt even see any spots designated for handicapped parking, and there are also steps leading up to the restaurant. When we got inside there was a line of about 10-12 people waiting for a table. There was NO HOSTESS so everyone was just standing there waiting for someone to acknowledge that they were there. We had to flag down a waiter to let them know we had reservations, and he had to flag someone down to get us a table, even though we had reservations. We were either offered a table outside the bathroom door, or upstairs when I had already told them when I made the reservations that I was using a cane. We then waited another 15 minutes for them to find and clean off a table. Why bother to make reservations! The restaurant is super tiny with diners eating side by side with no room in between the tables. It is a fire hazard as well because I dont know how anyone could safely get out of that restaurant quickly in case of a fire. We decided to walk out. We had made the mistake of parking near their drive thru window. The cars were wrapped around the building blocking us so we could not back out of our parking spot. We sat in the parking lot another 15 minute. Needless to say this is not the way we had wanted to spend our anniversary. Thank you Graziano's for ruining that for us. It was our first and LAST we will be at your restaurant. PM read more

Food IS AMAZING. Poor girls caviar is my favorite appetizer! Service is fantastic! All the staff is knowledgeable of the menu and the bartenders make a mean espresso martini. Ambiance is giving "favorite Italian restaurant" and is cozy. Would recommend for families, girls nights and special occasions! Make a reservation! read more

Graziano's Ristoranti - Winter espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Chesilhurst, New Jersey

Food is always great; service impeccable! Interior is a throwback to the 60's but we love it. Always great music by one of the crooners. Thoroughly love this place and Chrissy the owner works her butt off to ensure a great experience! read more

Just an old school spot where everyone feels like family. Highly recommend!!!! Call head!

One of the best meals I've ever had. My friend threw her parents an anniversary party here, so we had two tables upstairs. (The restaurant itself is tiny inside.) The party split mozzarella wedges, bruschetta with balsamic drizzle, and a mushroom appetizer that I didn't get to sample. And the garlic bread! Yum! The salad was a standard salad; the $1 up charge for the provolone is worth it! I ordered chicken pizzuto (their specialty dish) and tried my friend's chicken Vincenzo. Both were fabulous. I split banana bread pudding (delicious) and a berry rice pudding (tasted like cream of wheat- not worth it) for dessert. Some of the best Italian American food I've had, and for a Jersey girl, that's saying a lot! read more

Graziano's Ristoranti - Upstairs - Italian Near Me - Chesilhurst, New Jersey

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The place was so cool, it had a Sinatra Speakeasy feel. The food and martinis were fantastic. The service and atmosphere were just as great. Our server was friendly and very helpful. A must go place read more

Service was very good and friendly. Enjoyed the bread and salad before dinner. A bit cramped in space. Sinatra and 70s tunes playing in the background. Excellent job on my broiled flounder stuffed with crab and light cheese sauce with spaghetti on the side. We passed on dessert as we were full. Price is reasonable given the current market. read more

The scallops are amazing. We have ordered them twice, but they are no longer on the main menu so you must ask if/when they are available. The atmosphere is nostalgic and the service is great. read more

Very cute for date night! Chicken Pizutto was delicious! Boyfriend loved the shrimp and lobster pasta as well. Service is fast and kind!

graziano's is amazing, i looovveee the food! always tasting good and presented sooo well!! the service is always the best there!! the place is so cozy and sweet. definitely worth it to try read more

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Food is always great. Atmosphere is nice and intimate. Martini's are fantastic. Great local restaurant.

We came into town to see my sister in the hospital at Kennedy. Knowing what part of the country we were in (and the fact that I'm pregnant) I knew I had to take the reins and find not good but great Italian food. So first ask some locals, then double check online and last but not least talk the whole fam into the 20+ minute drive after traveling from 4 different states. ( Florida, DC, South Carolina and Ohio) So check check and check. We walked in and my fam all smiled. The atmosphere was full of electricity! It's a small space that is full of delicious scents and interesting things to see. Our eyes were only kept busy with the walls until we got the menus. Everything is home made, they make their own linguine too. We all had different dishes and some of us shared. My brother hovered over his plate like a starving man. He wasn't sharing! Lol we all ended up so happy we made the trip even in FREEZING weather. Only wish my sister could have joined us. Maybe next time because even though we aren't from here I'm sure there will be a next time. read more

This restaurant is small and amazing (like me - jk!)! We had early reservations at 5 pm because we skipped lunch. The complimentary peppers and bread brought to us right away, were very good. As was our young male server's attentiveness. The house salad was really tasty - total old Italian style like my mom makes (oil and vinegar too). I picked a stupendous dish - Chicken Pizzato (chicken cutlet, crab, caramelized onion). I'm talking best meal of the year! Other worldly delicious - not kidding. Joey's Penne Vodka was most excellent! The meatballs - exceptional - so tender! Nice decor, adorned mostly with cool photos and Tiffany lamps. Our bill only came to $53! We have paid that much at other restaurants that weren't as good / on the same level. We will definitely be back and back and back! read more

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Excellent! The food was delicious! I've tried everything on the menu & it was delicious!

Went for lunch with my wife. I had a sausage sandwich. My wife's f had pasta. Both happy with food.! Service was very good. The ambience was old school with photos everywhere of famous customers read more

We had a great time here on a Wednesday night. It's not that large so reservations could be a good idea toward the weekend. The ambiance is what I would call classic Italian with photo's everywhere. read more

The salads are amazing! I got the steak salad and can't stop thinking about it, amazing dressing, paired with a happy hour martini, the best way to spend my afternoon! read more

I went here no that long ago. I had passed this restaurant so many times without ever stopping. Then my husband, daughter, son in law and myself went and had a wonderful dining experience. It was nice to not feel rushed and the service and staff were pleasant and accommodating. I will definitely return. read more

This was my first time eating at this restaurant. I found it quite charming, with it's photos of days gone by. Our waitress was the best. She was very attentive. We were just disappointed in the food. My husband got a creamy Marsala Chicken dish with shrimp in it. He didn't enjoy it. My Eggplant Parmesan tasted like it had been previously frozen. I wanted to like this place. The salad was excellent though. I like how it was served family style. Maybe we just ordered wrong. I have read such good reviews on this restaurant in the past. read more

Wowwww, this food was phenomenal! We got there with no reservation (definitely make a reservation on the weekend) and they still fit us in. And holy moly this food . . . We blew it away. Ate everything on the plate including dessert. The beet "fries"? One of the best things I've ever tasted. The ravioli truly one of the best dishes I've ever had, and I'm a foodie. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere felt comfortable and fun. This is our new favorite spot!! read more

Ate here December 22, 2024 and give it an average score of 3. We had a reservation for 5 PM and arrived on time only to wait 10 minutes to be acknowledged as it seemed they didn't have a host/hostess. The room to the left was decorated and looked cozy but, we were seated upstairs in a well lit, sterile looking room with a family of 10 already eating. The food was tasty and the star of the show was the salad. We loved the dressing! On the opposite end was the bread basket. The garlic bread was stiff and, there were only 2 small, thin pieces. Think rye toast at breakfast but, the small near ends. Overall, my veal parm was tasty. It's an average Italian place and, if we returned it would be for the bar. read more

Small but mighty. Love the old Italian restaurant feel, lots of celebrity photos on the walls. Generational. Must have been a great location and go to for those traveling between Philadelphia to Atlantic City in the hay day. Small but cozy bar. Everyone is friendly. Bill waited on us, efficient , personable and very knowledgable on the menu. Make a reservation, we did and were seated as soon as we arrived. Left overs are just as tasty!!! And you definately will have them. Chicken pizzuto is a signature dish, delish!! Remember if you make any substitutions it is a small up charge. One in my party wanted the Pizzuto with the fra Diablo and did not realize it was a $2 up charge. The salad was fresh and tasty. The sharp provolone was put on the side at our request and incredible sharp taste. The bread warm & fresh and the peppers complement it perfectly. Did not have room for dessert. No pictures to share. Too excited to eat and dove right in. read more

Food and service are EXCELLENT!! Our go to place for dinner from now on!! Love the flavors and the special ms!

This was a place I heard about via word of mouth from a friend. Came with my husband and son. We were able to thankfully get a table right away without a reservation, likely because we were very early for dinner. All of our food was amazing . The decor and restaurant itself is so quaint and adorable. Like walking into an Italian grandmother's house, lol. The service was great. I would love to come back and do a date night with my husband! read more

Love the ambiance there is like going back to the 70's Italian restaurant. The bar is always a great spot friendly engaging Bartenders. Customers are also so friendly and engaging. Always have a great meal and a wonderful experience. read more

Love the old styling of the restaurant and bar, feels like your stepping back to the Rat Pack days. The food was exceptional from start to finish. The table bread and salad were more than I expected. As an appetizer the fried calamari and hot peppers was amazing. My main course was the Chicken Pizzuto (cutlet, penne, lump crabmeat in a sherry cream sauce) was cooked to perfection. Can't wait to revisit and try more dished read more

Okay, so if you really want to know how I feel about this place it is crucial that you see the review that I completed in March of 2022 which has more comprehensive information about this place. Well, it is over 2 years later and I have been to so many other restaurants... I stand by the fact that this place is the best of New Jersey. It's the food, the servers, the bartenders, the atmosphere, the drinks, EVERYTHING. Billy the bartender will become your best friend if you are looking for one. Ask for a chocolate little beer and you will be content with everything in your life. read more

Graziano's Ristoranti - Italian Near Me - Chesilhurst, New Jersey

We came in for a late lunch.I ordered the Salad for 1...which was ok.The menu said it came with provolone cheese..On the check,the server added one dollar for it.We both ordered the veal Parmesan,my wife had it with pasta,I substituted Spinach for pasta,server said I could no problem.On the check she added 4 dollars for it.Again,never said there was an upcharge. The Veal was full of grissle and the sauce was awful,tasted like a sweet tomato puree out of the can...awful.The server never came back to check on our table.She was quite unprofessional.We will never come back! read more

We were seated upstairs, very nice. Filet tips on crusty bread were excellent. Veil joseph was outstanding. Drink prices are very reasonable and drinks were great. Love it here. read more

Always great. Never had a bad meal here! And the service is always cheerful and attentive. Great retro ambiance as well. Never disappoints

We always enjoy the delicious food here at Graziano's. We love the mozzarella wedges and their signature salad! We chose veal Parmesan and spaghetti and clams tonight for our entrees. Both were delicious paired with a couple glasses of vino. Zach was our server and is always polite, friendly and knowledgeable. He did not make us feel rushed and we enjoyed some nice conversation. See you next time! read more

Everything is just perfect! Food is excellent and the employees are wonderful. Prices are reasonable.

Truer than true Italian home cooking. Family-owned and maintained for years and years. I honestly don't even know where to start. I'm fortune enough to live about 10 minutes from the restaurant. My family and I often get take dinners. They offer family meals to-go, and every one just as delicious as the last. Their specials are so amazing that I rarely order from the menu. Drinks are excellent. The atmosphere is like you stepped back into old world New Jersey Italian. A quaint little bar (my preferred seating) or tables on the other side. Homemade meatballs!! All of their sauces - chefs kiss! Wonderful options of chicken, seafood, baked pastas. My friends had calamari take out from here in the summer of 2021 and still talk about it to this day. I'll be honest, this place might really only be a 4 stars, but the comfort the restaurant and cuisine bring really bumps it up for me. I'm lacking in pictures because I get so caught up in the moment when I'm there. read more

Graziano's Ristoranti - Chicken Pizzutto - Italian Near Me - Chesilhurst, New Jersey

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If the quality of the food at Graziano's matched the quality of the Frank Sinatra mural on the side of the building then it wouldn't surpass Olive Garden. Thankfully, ol blue eyes never got to see this cartoonish rendering of himself sucking down plastic spaghetti straws. And thankfully the food at Graziano's is so damn good, your drive down Rt 30 will seem scenic. Once you walk in, the clutter of classic Italian American photos on the walls let you know right away that this South Jersey gem has one draw, and that's the food. The decor is so tacky it's charming. The small horseshoe bar downstairs is the perfect spot for a Negroni. Walk upstairs and check out the leopard pattern chairs. There's a golden toilet in the men's room. Elvis classics mixed in with Sinatra play in the background. Perfect Jersey Italian American tackiness. But the FOOD. Incredible calamari. Tender. Not rubbery. Excellent dipping sauce. The bolognese was flavorful and done right. Their seafood pasta dishes have so much flavor. And good flavor. Dirty martinis for 8 bucks that wash down the food and clean the palate while they relax the mind. The menu is extensive. All the classics with some combos that feel fresh and unique. Incredible roast pork sandwich and other hoagies. We've been here for two special occasions and are planning more. The fact that this place is sitting on its own on a corner in Hicksville and it's absolutely essential to make a reservation is a testament to the charm and quality of food. This is a fantastic restaurant. You will not be disappointed. read more

Amazing food, amazing ambiance - just the cutest little place! Make a reservation and it's worth the drive! Trust me!

Delicious Italian food like my grandmother used to make! The drinks were amazing, as well as the service. Love the atmosphere! Just booked to go back for NY eve. mangia read more