Party of 3 for lunch. I had the Chicken Milanese, perfectly portioned, designed for each bite to…read moreinclude a morsel of chicken with the arugula dressed in balsamic. Quite yummy. Bread was super fresh served with a wonderful seasoned olive oil. Service was professional, polite and attentive. Entrees took a long while to come out of the kitchen but was worth the wait. Only complaint is about the "private parking lot." Indeed there is one, but it has just 11 spots. We arrived at 12:30; the lot was full. If you're planning to try this establishment perhaps go off-peak, or be prepared to park on Chestnut Street (2 hour max) or on a nearby side street.

We had a lovely dinner for pre-graduation Excellent service…read moreThe food was fantastic Really loved the ambience

Disco ball, bakery, pizza...what can go wrong? Absolutely nothing. As for the pizza, It's kinda all…read moreabout the dough, though the toppings were almost equally delicious. There may be a line but there's an outside area (on nice days) to accommodate the wait. There's also a happy face flag at the construction site next door - reassurance that the pizza will be alright.

I heard that the bakery at Artie's was terrific and decided to find out for myself. Rather than a…read morelong wait on a holiday morning, I decided on takeout (see pictures of some of our ordered). The pastries were magnificent tasting and unusual (e.g. Jersey corn; heirloom tomato, ..). In one word: "Yum." I'm going to try the pizza next time.

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

Absolutely delicious! I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, and it completely delivered…read more They have a fantastic variety of menu options, but I opted to build my own pasta. Cooked fresh to order, it was easily some of the best pasta I've ever had. The combination of sausage, broccoli rabe, mushrooms, roasted garlic, and cacio e pepe sauce was absolute perfection. Portions are generous, and the extra side of parmesan was a great touch. I can't wait to come back! ​PS - there are limited parking spaces in front of the restaurant.

We tried this place on a whim and happy we did! Used DoorDash and placed an order for pickup, so…read morecan't speak to the ambiance, but the young lady at the counter gave us a friendly greeting and wished us a good evening. Got the GARLIC-CHEESE FLATBREAD, the EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, and the MAKE YOUR OWN with penne, meatballs, roasted garlic, and Napolitana Tomato sauce. 4/5 on the first two, 4.5/5 on the MYO. Flatbread would be really good if it were had at the restaurant instead of takeout, however air frying it to crisp up the bread would definitely address that. My GF said the eggplant was good. And the MYO I got was really good. Nice flavorful meatballs, really good sauce, and the roasted garlic was perfect a perfect addition. There was enough of a portion of each dinner for two nights of meals so value-wise, this was an excellent dinner spot. May have to try dine-in next time we come back (and we will be back).

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.

We went here to celebrate my nephew's graduation from college. First the service was 100%. but…read morethat was it. My nephew ordered a chicken dish and it was pink on the inside so not cooked properly. Another person ordered crab cakes and asked where is the crab meat. We had better from the grocery store. Another person said the dish she got had no flavor. I ordered the pasta in red sauce with shrimp. The shrimp were the smallest they could buy and then cut into ev smaller pieces. The sauce was bland. Had better in small mom and pop locations. For the price certainly not worth it

Great service and atmosphere the food was plated and prepared perfectly and the dessert carrot cake…read morewas delicious.

This spot serves all of your Italian food classics! I came here for lunch during the week and the…read moreplace was packed! There's plenty of seating in the back room section for large parties. The waiter is very knowledgeable about all of the daily specials and has so many stories about the history of the restaurant. The owner also came out to personally ask us about our meal. Food: - fried calamari- crispy and well seasoned - roasted whole artichoke - fun appetizer to split with a large group. Could have less breading - rigatoni bolognese- huge portion, perfectly al dente pasta with a heavy ladle of bolognese. One of my favorite bolognese!

Awesome experience from beginning to end! Our first visit here, meeting our family from Staten…read moreIsland in a convenient spot for all,of us. From being greeted by Rich, the Maitre D / bartender, meeting the owner and our great waiter Tony (formerly of Spirito's) it was an enjoyable experience for all. The food was excellent (don't miss the Calamari Cino and the fresh Burrata special), service outstanding and the prices fair for the great meal. We will definitely be back soon to meet other friends from the area when coming down from Bergen county. Was definitely worth the short 35 minute trip! Thanks for a great night of food and hospitality!

Delicious!! Awesome staff! Fresh pasta is amazing and also the sandwiches! Love the Italian. And…read morethe meatballs!! Tasty can't wait to try more!!

Another fantastic meal. Friend and I had special pasta with crab meat. Absolutely delicious!!!…read moreTook home spaghetti with Parmesan cheese and lemon for dinner with a cannoli. Love this place We did share a bottle of

This was my first time at this location. At first, the older gentleman with the glasses and thick…read moremustache seem to be in a bad mood, but there were other diners in the restaurant and they seemed like they were regulars because they knew this guy and called him by first name. The place was super clean, Pleasants, Aunt, ambience and very very tidy and let me tell you the food was the star of the show. My husband got the spaghetti and meatballs and he ate every single drop on that plate. He did give me one bite and it was extraordinarily delicious for just being your simple spaghetti and meatballs on the menu. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Josephine chicken cutlet sandwich, which was a delightful meal of a perfectly cook chicken cutlet that was crunchy and crispy and flavorful, fresh buffalo mozzarella, and a large portion of prosciutto on the sandwich with some cherry, hot peppers, sliced very thin and some arugula to set it off Tom, the gentleman with a thick mustache seem to brighten up and be more pleasant. Once we started talking to him about the new location and he really was a delightful person to speak to, and he was our server. He offered me oil and vinegar to put on my sandwich, but it was so flavorful and delicious that it did not need those items. It seemed like it was on a long baguette and cut the four pieces about four or 5 inches long. I was actually very pleasantly surprised at the size of the sandwich which ran me about $16.95 for my lunch and I ate every bit of it. It was spectacular. I'm actually not even a person who enjoys very spicy, but the flair of spice was just absolutely complementary. I am supposed to go back up North Jersey later this week, and I am really counting down the days until I can get up there and possibly have lunch again. We went into this establishment, and I had previously called to speak to Charlie the manager when we were told about this delicious restaurant to host my mother's repass since she recently passed away. I know that Italians love their food, and my husband and I were just so happily surprised at the delicious flavor of our meals. We look forward to being able to go up there again and hope that we will be able to have Cioffis restaurant in pizzeria. I am really excited. I'm not sure how many more times I can tell you that lol if you're in New Jersey and don't mind an hour drive each direction, you will not be disappointed because I can tell you firsthand that they take extra special care and pour their heart into your meal. Until next time, ciao for now.

My favorite eggplant rolatini for years! We came here often when we lived in NJ and we must make a…read morestop every time we return. My husband had the chicken parm sandwich and it was also delicious. He took half home, it was so huge. Love the new location - very cozy and stylish. The staff was also very friendly and always checking on us to make sure we were good. I do recommend if you are looking for great Italian place without all the fuss.

We've been trying to find authentic Italian in the area and still have had no luck. When we walked…read morein and they were speaking in Italian, we thought that this would finally be the right place. Unfortunately, it was far from it. (And before anyone judges, yes I am Italian and lived for a very long time in Italy...) The carbonara was not even close to authentic carbonara. True Italian carbonara is egg yolks, Parmesan, pepper and guanciale... NO cream. It was definitely disappointing for us, so we will continue on our hunt for true Italian cuisine that hasn't been modified / Americanized. Although the food didn't live up to our expectations, the service was great and it was lovely being able to speak in Italian with others.. but again, I wish the actually food was kept to the original recipes.

Their lasagna is amazing! Honestly, the best I've ever had. It's a big portion so you have plenty…read moreof leftovers. I've only ever done take out. The restaurant has a parking lot which is super helpful because the area is very busy.