Came here on a Monday night…read more Service was great, super attentive, the lady was very nice and great understanding of the menu and recommendations. Appetizers were great, ordered probably half of the appetizers on the menu, all were great. I really like the calamari and the giant cheese balls. I got the spicy rigatoni with a crispy chicken cutlet and the drunken parm, very delicious, large and had left overs. Definitely coming back, food was flavorful and the service was great, super easy and simple!

We love this place. The food is fantastic and the service is excellent. Nice and small so you feel…read morespecial and can actually talk with your guests. Ashley and the rest of the staff are the BEST.

Just Wonderful!! Service was excellent. Food as always…read moresuperb!! Space is small and seating is limited so suggest planning ahead especially during the summer season

Came here last night. This is one incredible Italian bistro,…read moreAmazing food quality. The ambiance totally outstanding Great attention to detail. Amazing place for family gatherings.

I used to come here with my mom and dad, and I loved it so much. I haven't had a chance to come…read moreback until now and I remember now why I loved it so much! We had the most wonderful meal. I had the paccheri with peas prosciutto and mushrooms. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The flavor was fantastic. It was creamy and cheesy. And the serving size was incredibly generous. My salad was fresh and the Caesar dressing was nice. Service was on point. The restaurant is pretty and we sat next to the fountain with a view of the rest of the dining room. Honestly this restaurant is worth the drive. Next time we are down the shore, we are coming here.

This was a superb meal. My girlfriend's dad used to live around here and they used to come all the…read moretime. She has been telling me forever that I need to come here. Now I understand why. This is some of the best Italian food I have eaten in a restaurant in very long time. I had the stuffed rigatoni in vodka sauce special. The sauce was so delicious. It has tiny bits of sausage in it and was creamy and complex. The bread was fresh and crispy. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

We called for reservations and Michelle answered the phone and couldn't have been any nicer!…read more We were seated promptly and were brought hot bread right away. Michelle ended up as our waitress and she was as kind and efficient in person as on the phone. She went over the specials before we went over the menu as to have a better idea. Food was very good and service was excellent! We will return and will ask for Michelle

Last night I discovered this hidden gem restaurant that feels like home, in the best possible way…read more Every detail was noticed, every glass quietly refilled, every plate cleared the moment we finished. You don't come across service like this often. And the food... unforgettable. The special menu Pork Chop was soft enough to cut with a fork yet large enough to be dramatic on the plate. The Scallops Katherine with broccoli rabe were silky and perfectly seasoned, and the Filet Francine was exceptional , one of the best l've ever had. If you find this review while searching for your next dinner, stop. This is the place. Your only regret will be not coming sooner.

Manera's Restaurant hosted my 70th Birthday Party on Saturday, Feb 28th. My two wonderful kids and…read moremy wife organized the who thing with the Restaurant staff. I had 38 friends join me. My son and daughter were able to setup early and guests starting pouring into the restaurant. There were two other parties going on, but the room we were in was perfect. Everyone said the food was fantastic. The salmon, pork chop and Chicken Parmasean was cooked to perfection. There were plenty of staff members to serve the food and provide service. The Party lasted 3 hours and guests walked around and talked and we relived many favorite moments in my life so far. Overall, it was Perfect!

Excellent choice by my brothers. Manera's restaurant has been here a few years replacing the now…read moredefunct Famous Daves. We all sat in one of the side rooms so the noise wouldn't be overbearing. Cara was an excellent experienced server. The entrées were excellent with the accompanying soups. The Buratta was tangy and sweet with raspberry sauce combined with arugula. They now can sell wines. Their sangria was nice and savory.

Great food! Wonderful atmosphere. I will definitely go back there... easy to get reservations, too.read more

I first tried a sandwich in February from Della Cuicina-WONDERFUL!Today, I had lunch in their new…read moresophisticated dining room--MORE THAN WONDERFUL than the first time. We tried the best lentil soup, arrancini stuffed with sausage, outrageous meatballs, Italian hot dog and tira mi su. KUDOS to every dish. The tomato sauce was absolutely delicious and everything we ate was darn good! Portions are quite adequate and prices quite reasonable. Best to check online menus for lunch and dinner as well as days open. The Italian hot dog was blistering crisp with sautéed peppers and onions and fried potatoes scooped onto their HOMEMADE FRESH BAKED ITALIAN BREAD. As of this review, their was nothing that was disappointing! What a lovely decor. 5 STARS

Delightful dinner tonight. Service was fantastic. Chef stopped by with complimentary appetizers of…read moreeggplant meatballs & zucchini fritters. Entrees were delicious & portions ample. Choice of salad or soup included. BYOB!! A favorite in the area.

Is this the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to?…read more Actually, yes, it is. And I have been to a lot of Italian restaurants. The wait for a table was 45 minutes, but it was worth every minute. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was wonderful. We ended up being seated in a back patio room and though it was very hot outside (one of those 100 degree days last summer), it was actually very nice in there. The show started with someone asking for our drink order, then coming back with said drinks. After that she brought out some starts on the house, courtesy of chef and owner Joe. We were off to a great start! Soon after she returned to get our dinner order. After that, Chef Joe himself showed up to our table to thank us for visiting his restaurant and ask how we liked things so far. We let him know those starters were perfect...eggplant balls and a corn/tomato salad. Eventually our dinner came. Both dishes were waaaaaaaay more food than either of us expected. I had ordered chicken with mozzarella squares on top and drizzled in balsamic, which was a special created by Chef Joe's wife, according to the menu. My partner got eggplant parm...and wow, what a pile of food it was. Two huge eggplant pieces piled high with delicious sauce and served with some delectable pasta. Chef Joe came back to the dining room awhile later to ask people how their entrees were, and we let him know this was a great experience. I want to go back to Point Pleasant just to get here again. This time I will make a reservation.

The food and service were great! The stuffed pepper appetizer was delicious. Our meals were amazing…read moreas well. Pictures attached. The decor is lovely too.

Contrary to many of the reviews here, the portions were huge, the food was outstanding and the…read moreservice was excellent. A bit pricey but will definitely return. Probably the best Caesar salad I've had in a long time and Chicken Saltimboca which was a special, was so delicious and portion was huge. Hubby had the Sunday Gravy and said the same thing- huge portion and quite tasty.