This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

Warm bread with olive oil: very good Chicken parm: chicken…read morewas well fried. The vodka pasta was slightly watery but still good Bolognese: good tagliatelle, sauce meaty and good, a little sweet Calamari: very good! Salad: solid Good service and ambiance Very large portions which makes the prices more justifiable

This place is a hidden gem! My boss and I were near there for a work event, and happened upon this…read moreplace. The ambiance during the day is meh, as it's a nighttime spot; however, the food and drinks more than made up for it! The value proposition was fantastic, as the bill was very reasonable. The service was courteous and efficient. I would definitely recommend this place!

Late night we decided to visit the lounge. I have never felt more comfortable or welcome at a…read morelounge. The service was over the top amazing. The drinks were delicious and strong. The music was great. I cant wait to come back and try the food.

This little Peruvian gem located on Rahway is the perfect spot for enjoying authentic Peruvian…read moredishes with family and friends. If you're a fan of Hugo's, you'll absolutely love Caído de el Cielo. The décor is Soo cute, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. While the restaurant doesn't have a liquor license (though you can likely bring your own), they serve a delicious chicha morada, refreshing lemonade, a variety of Peruvian sodas, and your typical American soft drinks. From the moment you walk in, the welcoming staff and excellent service set the tone for a great dining experience. The portions are generous, too! We kicked off our meal with the "Trio Causa," a traditional layered potato dish seasoned with ají amarillo and lime, filled with chicken, tuna, and seafood, topped with pickled onions. It was super yummy! For the main course, we had the Arroz Chaufa, a seafood stir-fry rice dish that stole the show. This dish is loaded with seafood- crab, large shrimp, mussels, and calamari, enough to easily share among 2-3 people. We also tried the Lomo Saltado, and wow! The sauce was incredible, and the steak was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's street parking, but don't let that deter you from experiencing this wonderful place. If you love Peruvian food as much as I do, you won't want to miss it!

We had a great time. It popped up on my husband's feed and we always like to try new Peruvian…read morerestaurants. The platter was delicious. The Causa could have been a little harder but it had flavor. The portion of rice on the plate was enough to fill one of us. My meat was well seasoned and cooked. Better yet it had real potatoe fries not from a frozen bag. We can't wait to come back and bring My mom on the weekend where they make specialty plates.

The food was absolutely amazing. I have to go back when I'm back in NJ. The staff is friendly and…read moreattentive.

Rancho Mateo is huge, the place could easily accommodate hundreds of diners. The decor is great and…read morethe life music was fantastic. They also have ample parking and valet. Now, the food is a different story. There were 4 of us in the party and two out of the four entrees were disappointing. I had the carne llanera and this was by far the weakest dish out of the 4. The other plate that was ok, but not great was the churrasco montañero. The meat was not a good cut and had way too many fatty pieces. The entraña à la parrilla was by far the best of the 4. This one was well cooked and flavorful and a great cut of meat. The second one was the pechuga encebollada, this one was very good and the caramelized onions were perfectly cooked. We also had the empanada appetizer which was very good as well. The service wasn't bad, but they did get one of the orders wrong and we were half way through our dinner before the correct dish arrived. Rancho Mateo is a beautiful restaurant in a great location, but the inconsistency in the quality and flavor of the food makes it a one-and-done experience for me. There are much better options for Colombian food in the area.

It's a beautiful restaurant. It's supposed remodeled, not sure if it's under new management…read more When we were there, someone had a birthday party. The celebration the restaurant offered was fantastic and noisy. We had shrimp chaufa and arroz con mariscos, Peruvian style paellas. Both were delicious.

Peru is much more than just Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites. It's a country where its…read morerich culture also shines through its internationally acclaimed exquisite cuisine, which has only recently exploded onto the international culinary stage. It is among the most generous and deeply rooted, with traditions reaching back to the Incas, a wealth of beautiful indigenous ingredients and culinary influences from Spain, Japan, Italy, Africa and China. Jersey is home to a wealth of Peruvian restaurants, found largely in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Passaic itself is home to the largest Peruvian immigrant population in the Garden State. Like food everywhere today, there is a new style of Peruvian cuisine emerging--so-called nueva comida--forged by Lima's leading chefs like Gaston Acurio and Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Situated on a busy N Wood Avenue in Linden, some of my colleagues came to this establishment for lunch after a three-year hiatus. A reservation was made by calling into Stancia Peruvian Fusion Restaurant. Upon arrival, our table was ready inside a modern, well-decorated space with music blasting like a lounge to evoke a summer celebratory vibe. The menu is a bit fancier than other Peruvian eateries. We began with a jar of their homemade drink, Chicha Morada, made of purple corn, pineapple, lime, cinnamon and cloves described as fruity and tangy. As appetizers to share, we decided on Piqueo Stancia, Chalaquitas de Scallops, Calamar Frito, and Mini Papas-Rellenas. As the main dish, we opted for Pescado A Lo Macho (Corvina), Quinoa Chaufa with Scallops, Tacu Tacu con Lomo Saltado, Quinoa Chaufa with Shrimps, Quinoa Chaufa with Salmon, Tacu Tacu with Chicken, Pachamanca, and Arroz Chaufa de Pollo. Complimentary roasted corn accompanied the aji verde spicy hot green sauce that started our meal. Each dish is a work of art, not just in presentation but in the authentic flavor not too overpowering, it remained exquisite with a sizeable portion. This restaurant continues to impress us every time with their consistency and good customer service. Stancia has incredible food and a beautiful space, two things many restaurants struggle to get right. All boxes checked.

Visited with a group of friends on one of the Karaoke nights. We had a great time…read more I had ordered a Cocktail, 1 appetizer, a Seafood Boil. Cocktail wasn't that strong and got similar feedback from others at our Table. Appetizer was okay. Seafood Boil was really good though, no complaints there. Service wasn't bad, but it could've been better. Most of us had ordered Seafood Boil, but they didn't bring the plastic bibs for everyone, forgot to give crab cracker, etc. Staff were friendly and helpful though, they just seemed a little short staffed.

Place was quite dark upon entering. Felt like I was going back in time to Wilwood seafood…read morerestaurants from the 80's a bit. Had a bar in the middle and seating around with a dance floor in the back in the middle. We sat at the bar since the World Cup was on Norway vs Brazil. Bar tender was of Spanish decent, super nice. Locals enjoying the game and seafood boils: I ordered clam chowder and coconut shrimp - wasn't super hungry. Chowder wasn't very warm but tasted good. Shrimp portion was big for an appie and was cooked well, not overly greasy, sauce wasn't great tho. My buddy ordered a lobster boil old bay sauce. The tails were small for the cost I thought but he said they tasted good atleast. He did eat everything, a few potatoes & 2 small pieces of corn. Best part of the meal was the cold beer, the fifa, and the unexpected karaoke with live saxophone. I'd come back for the karaoke and try something different, staff was nice & wasn't my worst meal. Would definitely bring karaoke lovers with me. The decor was a riot. Prob hadn't been dusted since its inception

Since I am from Ecuador this food reminded me of my mom's cooking. Enjoyed the sampler.read more

This restaurant is nice and food is for the most part very good, but it's a bit pricey. Costumer…read moreservice needs improvement. But please know that they always add service fee, be careful when they don't present you with the paper receipt & just bring you the machine, they might ask you if you want to add the tip & I feel like that is deceiving because they know they already add it to the total. It happened to us and when we got the paper we realized we gave them extra tip.

Overlooking the Newark Bay and the Elizabethport Marina, you'll find Don Julio Restaurant & Chifa…read moreMen Wha. Don Julio's serves as an excellent example of the diverse cuisine of Peru. Owned and operated by a Chinese family from Peru, the menu is reflective of typical Peruvian dishes, Peruvian-Chifa dishes, as well as a separate Chinese menu. Your best bet here is to order the famous Peruvian-Chifa dishes such as lomo saltado or chaufa (fried rice). They even have a Peruvian charcoal rotisserie oven for delicious pollo a la brasa. The prices here are a bit high for the area, but you're sure to get a consistently delicious meal!

Had a very bad experience twice. First time, they rushed my family out of the place, gave us faces…read moreand attitudes, whenever we asked for sauces or drinks. Terrible service. Second time, the food was stale, onions and food was dead, like old as it sat there all day. The halea was stale, the wonton as well was stale. We drove back for a refund, and the lady refused to refund the money. The atmosphere is beyond disgusting at this place.