I love the location on S. Orange Ave. in South Orange now it's another location. I think it's in…read moreMaplewood. I did not enjoy that location. The pizza was horrible but that South Orange location by Seton Hall University is amazing. Always make sure you order from that location only

REVIEW UPDATE: My…read morehusband and I had dinner at Village Trattoria last Friday after work. It's been a while since we'd gone there to dine-in (like over ten years). You order at the counter, take a table number, and then sit wherever you want that's available towards the back of the pizzeria. We decided to order a large pie and salad to share. We grabbed drinks from the cold cases up front. - EJ's Greek Salad was delicious - nice mix of fresh ingredients and vinaigrette salad dressing on the side. - The Eggplant Parmesan Pan Pie is so good and one of the best in the area!

The Reservoir Restaurant - A True Old-School Italian Gem!…read more Met up with some friends at The Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange, NJ, and let me tell you, we found a real gem! If you're a fan of old-school Italian restaurants, homemade dishes, and delicious pizza, this place needs to be on your radar! The Reservoir has been serving up Italian favorites since 1935, carrying on a family tradition that goes back generations. They're even known for their original pizza pie! Walking into a place like this reminds you of the good old days when Italian restaurants were all about generous portions, familiar flavors, and bringing people together around the table. This is a classic, no-frills Italian restaurant and pizzeria with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. They offer a large menu featuring traditional Italian appetizers, pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees, salads, and, of course, pizza. Many dishes are homemade, prepared fresh, and served hot. The portions are generous, so come hungry! It's also BYOB, so bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy with dinner. Just remember, CASH ONLY -- no credit cards accepted! Let's talk about the food! For appetizers, we ordered: Calamari Marinara - Wow! This was so tasty and well prepared. The tender calamari paired beautifully with the flavorful marinara sauce. A fantastic way to kick off our meal! Tony Salad - And what a salad! Loaded with chopped lettuce, mozzarella, provolone, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, all tossed in a garlic Parmesan vinaigrette. This salad was packed with flavor and the perfect starter to share around the table. Definitely a winner! For dinner, we enjoyed: Penne Vodka with Chicken & Mushrooms - Penne tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with chicken and mushrooms. Rich, satisfying, and full of that comforting Italian flavor you crave from a neighborhood Italian restaurant. Two Cheese Pizzas - You can't visit an old-school Italian pizzeria without ordering pizza! We went with two classic cheese pies, and they did not disappoint. The crust was thin, with a beautiful bake and just the right amount of crispness. Simple, delicious, and proof that sometimes the classics really are the best! And somehow, we STILL had room for dessert! Ha! We finished our feast with a trio of sweet treats: * Cannoli - A crisp shell filled with creamy whipped ricotta cannoli cream and rich chocolate morsels. A classic Italian dessert done right! * Boston Cream Pie - A deliciously sweet way to round out the meal. * Brownie Cheesecake - Because why choose between chocolate and cheesecake when you can have both? LOL! Talk about a FOOD COMA! We definitely didn't leave hungry! Let's give credit to the service! Our server was fantastic! They were attentive throughout the meal, constantly checking on us, stopping by for refills, and making sure we had everything we needed. Great service makes a big difference, especially when you're enjoying a meal with friends, and our server really helped make the experience that much better. Final thoughts The Reservoir is the kind of old-school Italian restaurant that reminds you why these neighborhood establishments have stood the test of time. With its long family history, generous portions, traditional Italian comfort food, and classic pizza, it's a wonderful spot to gather with friends and family. The food was fantastic, the service was impeccable, and we had a great time enjoying a delicious meal together. Whether you're stopping in for pizza, sharing a few appetizers, or sitting down for a full Italian dinner, there's plenty to enjoy here. If you're in South Orange or the surrounding area, I highly recommend giving The Reservoir a try. Just bring your appetite, your favorite BYOB beverage, and some cash! I'll definitely be back! Restaurant details added: The Reservoir dates back to 1935 and is known for its historic family tradition and original pizza pie. Its current location is at 106 West South Orange Avenue.

Comfortable family style meal…read more Entering the restaurant is like taking a step back in time (in a good way). The room may not have changed for many years. The menu offers mostly classic dishes that you might have found on a similar restaurant 50 years ago. The service is attentive. They do not accept credit cards (there is an ATM machine in the restaurant).

Once again, I was so impressed with the food and the service. Anas was our waiter and he was…read moreawesome as ever. Raul spent time with us at our table making us feel warm and welcome. I love dining here. Simply one of the best experiences in SOMA. -Fr. Jim Worth Pastor of St. Joseph in Maplewood

I was in the mood for Italian recently because I haven't had it in a while, so I ordered from…read moreMozzarella for my Italian fix. Got the chicken Francese with Angel hair pasta. I enjoyed it, however, the chicken wasn't very saucy..but it was still delicious and fresh nonetheless. If I order from here again, I'll probably request that they make the chicken a little bit more saucy or put it in a separate container. I believe the sauce from the chicken was absorbed by the pasta since the pasta sat right underneath the chicken. I definitely wouldn't mind trying more dishes from here..

So I love Bunny's and so does my boyfriend. We come here for a large pie and some beers and ciders…read more The prices are always reasonable. $15 for a large cheese pie is basically unheard of in this area. My boyfriend even likes their pizza better than Star. Service is always decent and you have to remember it's a bar so keep your expectations in line with that. My only piece of feedback is that many years ago, they used to have pasta purses in a pink sauce on the menu. I still dream about those pasta purses. I kindly request that they bring them back. It's a bar atmosphere with tvs everywhere and tables and chairs. Great place for a larger group of friends.

When you want to rely on a late night place in a small town, their kitchen is closed. Staff leaves…read morehumanity to be desired...but no one's waiting

Ordered through Uber Eats got a small drunken grandma pie with grilled chicken. The pie had great…read moreflavor the sauce was nice in creamy, could have used a tad more sauce. The grilled chicken had great flavor as well. The only reason I took off one star is because the bottom of the pie was burnt. I will be giving them another chance. I would order an extra side of sauce especially if you're a vodka sauce fan.

La Famiglia served me up a hearty, saucy and meaty lasagna. It was one of the best restaurant-made…read morelasagnas I've had in a while! Of course I had to add a side of wings .. got the hot honey wings and requested them well done and they arrived as such. The wings were crispy, flavorful AND juicy! The entire meal was a hit!! Customer service via phone is also friendly. I called to ask a question about my order and the young lady was very friendly and informative. I can't wait to try their chicken marsala and chicken piccata! :-)

We're long time customers, and for the first time since we started going there, I asked Sab for a…read morespecial request because I'm recovering from gallbladder surgery. I needed a pizza without cheese that would still taste delicious. Sab and his team, especially Kira, went above and beyond to create a special grilled chicken, arugula and balsamic pizza for me. I so appreciated it! We're now customers for life!

Absolutely phenomenal pizza. I had a pepperoni and a square slice and both were incredibly fresh…read moreand delicious. The staff is very friendly and made good conversation, and made you feel welcomed.

Go to lunch spot if your in the Seton Hall university area! I haven't had the pizza but I'm in love…read morewith everything this pizzeria puts out. My favs are the chicken fingers, half subs and the California burger! A great lunch with juice/soda for less than $8 bucks #Winning This pizzeria is built for the hunger inside you. The portions are generous and might turn into dinner or a food coma lol. Food deets: - Chicken fingers. Real chicken lightly breaded and packs a nice crunch but ohh so juicy inside. You can add fries but chances are it will be overkill in a good way! - The Subs... Man how can I break this down??? The half subs are like a foot long- Amazing... If you're up for a challenge then try the full sub, but proceed with caution as you'll end up having the rest for dinner. My favs are Turkey salami and Swiss and the chicken parm... - California burger. A crispy chicken sandwich that oooohhhh so good! All in all this place is a winner on south orange ave. They accept cars BUT charge 0.50 extra if less than $10 greenbacks. Not to much seating inside but if your doing a quick a grab and go - this is spot is must try. Enjoy y'all

If I could give a zero, I would've. I bought a Turkey & CHEESE with Mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions…read moreand oil & vinegar. OMG the bread was hard as a rock i couldn't believe they actually sold this bread. I had to take it off the roll and put it on bread smh. I stopped eating from there for about 6 months. Then today I said to myself let me try one more time. I bought an Italian steak & cheese it came with potatoes, onions & peppers. I ate some potatoes onions and peppers ok good. Then I ate 1 1/2 of the sandwich. About two hours later i began to feel sick to my stomach not thinking it was the sandwich. Well I took the sandwich out about to give my family half and all o see is mold, in the bread bread, all outside the bread on both parts. I'M DONE!

My family has been eating here for 20 years. I catered my baby shower with their food. When my…read morethree sons were little, every Friday night I'd get off the train from work and pick up a Pizza pie, a large salad and four of their specially bottled root beers. I love their fried calamari, fresh baked focaccia rolls, their garden salad with house dressing (sounds simple but it is the best I've had, ever), shrimp scampi and the best marinara sauce hands down. In addition to their classic Italian food, they also have a "Light Menu" for those watching their carb intake. My favorite is the unbreaded eggplant parm with spinach. I mostly opt for the take out option but I've also eaten in the restaurant many times - with my family, for girls night out and even by myself. Friendly service and a cozy ambiance.

Ordered a medium cheese pizza for dinner for the first time. It was light, crispy, and not as…read morecheesy as I would prefer. The marinara sauce lacked depth. It was very lackluster. More oregano, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper would give it a bit more life.

Cozy!!! Great Food !!! Great Ambiance!!! They will make…read moreyour pizza anyway you like half tomato, spinach and pepperoni, other half sausage, onion and peppers it's always delicious. Thank you!!! Bring your Snap Card 4Freebies

The pizza here was really good, especially if you're looking for authentic Jersey-style pizza! The…read moreempanada was a little different from what I'm used to, it reminded me of taco meat wrapped in an empanada shell. The restaurant was clean, well-stocked, and had a great selection of pizzas, wings, empanadas, and more, so be sure to check out the menu. Even with a steady flow of customers coming in and out, there was no long wait. Ordering was easy, and my food was ready in what felt like less than five minutes. Definitely worth checking out. Enjoy!

Elegant and cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Maplewood, boasting homemade pastas, pizzas and…read moretraditional Italian entrees. Service is warm and accommodating. Quality of food is top notch. Ordered a pasta dish with roasted eggplant, garlic and basil in a tomato based sauce. It was savory, and eggplant was very tender. I also tried some of the chicken parmigiana (crispy with perfectly cooked pounded chicken cutlet) and margherita pizza (thin crust and melt in your mouth cheese). Wonderful dining experience!

I attended a baby shower here over the weekend. I was immediately impressed by the simple elegance…read moreof the dining room. The staff gave ample time for my family and I to say our hello's before greeting us with drink options. Upon sitting down our server brought us fresh bread and butter with flakey sea salt on top. For appetizers we had The Ralph Piccolo Pizza, Ricotta Crostini, Cacio E Pepe Fries, and Prosciutto Di Parma. All were insanely incredible. Great flavor, crispy where it needed to be crispy, soft where it needed to be soft. For my entree, I had the Crest De Gallo Pasta. The pomodoro sauce was on the savory side. It was a set menu and I am vegetarian, it was my option. It was good! I would love to return to try the Spicy Vodka Sauce Rigatoni. I am a spice lover. For dessert I had the most wonderful, rich, smooth chocolate mousse. The dish was called The Chocolate Spuma. It came with crumbled pistachios and fresh raspberries on the side of it. The flavors and textures together were perfect. The staff were so kind, had great humor, and fabulous manners. They held themselves very professionally. The head server for the event and the manager were lovely. I just had to pull the manager to the side and compliment all. I live 1.5 hours away but I would gladly book a weekend trip up to Maplewood, just to eat here again.