Amazing homemade pasta! We tried several different dishes here as a family and it was delicious. A bit empty since we came on a weeknight and even then service could have been a bit better/more attentive. BYOB! This place is cozy and great for a family meal or date night. read more

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Came for a girls night dinner and tried out this place which was different and a new option to add for a dinner spot. Thankfully my friend noticed they were BYOB and brought wine as I completely missed that on their menu. It was pretty calm for a Sunday night and we were there for awhile. The bruschetta and bread that was brought out was honestly not my favorite we didn't really eat it. We started with their fried calamari with cherry peppers which was delicious and ended up bringing half of it home. We actually both ordered their PAGLIA e FIENO which was absolutely delicious. The cream sauce was wonderful and there was a decent portion of seafood in each dish. For dessert we ordered the creme brûlée and strawberries Zabaglione. The creme brûlée was good something you normally would get. The strawberries Zabaglione was perfect and refreshing with fresh strawberries with a nice thinner consistency custard on top. Our server Elise was wonderful as we were catching up with each other and very slow to order. The inside was very clean with a modern decoration. Parking is street parking which was easier enough to find on a Sunday evening. The only thing I was surprised for a byob Italian spot was some of their pricing was a bit steep for the place itself. read more

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Lovely upscale local Italian restaurant. When you walk in, there is a bar area that was deserted as it is a BYOB establishment. The hostess stand was empty but was quickly greeted by one of the servers and seated for our reservation. We started with the seafood salad special which was fresh and delicious. The entrees we ordered were both wonderful, the salmon special and the house-made tagliatelle with shrimp. We were too full for dessert but plan to return again! read more

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Last night celebrated a birthday with a group of family and friends. It is quiet and comfortable and on a freezing night, the restaurant was at the perfect temp. The server was very attentive and spoke clearly. They opened our wine (BYOB) and served bruschetta as we looked over the menu. Food was brought out hot in a reasonable amount of time. The serving size was perfect ( I had 8 scallops over risotto). We were never rushed and actually were the last ones in the restaurant. It's a wonderful restaurant for 2 people to large groups. read more

Always excellent here. Service is top-notch. Anthony is a great host. Elise is alwsys makes us feel special with all of the different hats that she wears Always excited to see what their specials are as there's always something very special! Yesterday was the 3 smoked fishes that was amazing. We look forward to the seafood salad appetizer when they have it as well. And the octopus and garlic shrimp appetizers are staples for us. As for entrees, the shrimp Francese is the best you will ever find. Fresh homemade pasta that is along with it. And there are so many other entrees that we love. Consistently excellent Italian food read more

I had a baby shower here 3 years ago and it was amazing, so decided to go back for a baby sprinkle for her this time around. The service was wonderful, food was amazing. The staff is very accommodating. Highly recommend for any type of event. read more

Food was okay - our apps were good, but the pasta was overcooked. Way past al dente. However the worst part of our visit was when the restaurant refused to honor their coupon we had purchased. Spun us this long story but pushed it back on us to deal with and not surprisingly we haven't been able to secure a refund. We won't be back. read more

We were there on Valentine's Day and the service was excruciatingly slow. I ordered a $50 dish with lobster, shrimp, and scallops which was "meh" at best. The lobster was overcooked, dry, and tasteless and the shrimp were tough and overly chewy. This dish was skimpy and way over-priced. My husband had a pork chop soaked in tomato sauce. We wanted to love this place but we were very disappointed and won't be back. read more

My wife and I went to La Cambusa for dinner. Very few of the many tables were occupied, but we still had to wait for 40 minutes from the time we ordered dinner until it was presented to us. We were then overcharged on the bill, the price on the bill was higher than the price on the menu. The waitress said they changed the billing the day before, but did not update the menu. For the diners convenience on the invoice they had a list of three tip amounts with a square to the left to check which one you preferred. The amount included both the food and the tax. I believe the tip should be on the food and only on the tax ad my discretion. Of course, I put a custom tip on the bottom. As for the food, we ordered a veal dish and a pasta dish that included shrimp and crab. The veal dish was tasteless. The crab was meager and the shrimp smelled from and tasted like iodine. We were looking forward to dining there and were so disappointed. read more

1st visit and we actually feel dumb for not going to this special restaurant sooner than we did. Food, Service, and ambiance fully on point. Can't say enough about our tremendous experience. Chicken Rollatini was Phenomenal . My wife had the shrimp Francese and loved it. Can't wait to come back to try the Lobster Ravioli and the Pork Chop. BTW, it's byob so pick out a favorite wine and enjoy!!!! You will not be disappointed. Very friendly staff as well. This is a hidden gem for sure. read more

The service excellent The food delicious Always looking forward to dinner Better to go a little earlier gets crowded around 7:00pm read more

Our first time at La Cambusa. We were greeted by a friendly hostess, Ilyana. Very personable and outgoing. She was outstanding. We were served by Vanessa. Also, friendly, outgoing and personable. They went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was up to their standard. Which by the way was outstanding. Then there was the food, absolutely delicious. And the deserts are all home made. You have to visit La Cambusa. You won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Fresh food. Great service Good for couples or group of friends. Will recommend any day of the week. read more

The food has been not as good lately. I had previously thought that this was hands down the best Italian restaurant in the area. It's pricey, but you don't mind when everything is top notch. The last few times the fried calamari was overcooked (previously so tender and the best around). The lobster ravioli was bland. The panna cotta was overset and lacked flavor. Nothing was bad, but just not great. And for the price, it should be great. read more

Horrible experience, don't know how this place stays in business. Very expensive and tasted like Franco american spaghetti. With Aldo's right around the corner will never go back here. Only one other customer on a Friday night which speaks volumes. Avoid! read more

We were party of four on Saturday night. The place was not as busy as thought they will be. They have a small bar area as you walk in but it is a BYOB. We were seated in the back room and I liked that the tables have plenty of space between them and is not cramped up. Their menu is very small (see pictures), they also have daily specials that the waiter went over. The service was great and very attentive. Their portions are on a smaller side. The fried calamari was great, soft and fried perfectly. The filet of sole special was tasty but again very small portion. Their Vitello Al Porcini lacked flavor and the meat was a little tough. read more

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This place never disappoints. We have had many different dishes here, and every single one is delicious!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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Way overpriced for what you are getting here. Food is tremendously bland and without flavor. The pasta if fresh as claimed tastes days old and portions are relatively small. There's far better Italian to be had in the area. Do yourself favor and skip this one. Even the more pizza oriented places in town are better. read more

From the easy reservations to the exceptional service to the amazing cuisine, La Cambusa never disappoints. The ambiance is sophisticated yet casual. It feels like a visit to your Italian family or friends on Sunday. The food is as authentic as it gets believe me I know. The apps, the cheeses, the pasta, and especially the fishes are all prepared freshly and daily. The Ingredients are all top notch. The service is attentive and accommodating. We are here a few times a month and all of our special events are held here in the beautiful back room. Definitely give it a try you will become addicted too lol 5/5 read more

La Cambusa - Delicious Mozzarella Chicken - Italian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

We've had dinner here on several occasions and hosted two family parties at La Cambusa. Anthony and his staff (especially Elise) are excellent. They were very accommodating for both of the parties I hosted there and go out of their way to help with set-up and decorating. Few places go out of their way like this to help with set-up. Elise even came in extra early for us to accommodate deliveries and decor drop offs. All our guests raved about the food and ambiance at the restaurant. Anthony is very fair with his customers and really provides an over-the-top menu with lots of great options for parties at a very reasonable price point. Food is high quality and plentiful. Elise takes excellent care of the guests and is super helpful. Highly recommend. 5 star food and service. read more

Go here for a nice BYOB Italian meal and ambiance.... but it was a little pricey in my honest opinion and that's why I probably won't rush to return. Ordered a bunch of apps for our group of 8 with several picky eaters and had them family style which included calamari, shrimp, prosciutto, burrata, and Cesar salad. Everything was pretty good and basic but I think for the price I'm not sure I'll be back as this was my third time. I do believe the acoustics have improved as they had installed those screens which absorb the noise. (This was a needed improvement as we were shhed and told to hush the first time I went with a group of girls that were laughing too loudly for a bday dinner.) My special was served "over pasta" but in reality it was a just small scoop of pasta on the side. An order of penne vodka without shrimp was $27 for my MIL and penne with butter for my son was $27. So that's my biggest beef...basically $60 for a $4 box of pasta. It was easy to get a reservation online and they did call to confirm. Our server was extra nice and jovial and probably a little too touchy feely with my father in law but it was in good spirit I'm sure he liked it....just a little inappropriate in my honest opinion if you want to know about the service. I'll give it another chance to win my heart but not on my dime. read more

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We live locally so were eager to try this place. Came here with another couple on a Friday evening. Restaurant is really cute! There's a back area so it's bigger than it seems. Service started off slow - maybe they were a little understaffed. Once we had a server, she was really sweet and helpful! Food was good - very fresh! Had calamari, garlic shrimp, lemon chicken, veal. It's BYOB even though they have a bar area. Ended the meal with a cappuccino which was really good! We would definitely go back but maybe on a slower evening or for lunch. read more

Excellent service and even better food. From appetizers to dessert everything was excellent. Have never had a bad meal here.

This is hands down the finest Italian food I have had in New Jersey. La Cambusa has had several locations in New Jersey over the years and we have followed them wherever they go. They now are located in Wyckoff, New Jersey. At present time, they are only open for dinner starting at 4:00pm. They do not have a liquor license, but you can bring your own bottle. Parking is on street. The restaurant is chic inside, simple yet elegant. Everything is new inside since they just opened a few months ago. The owners are from Italy so the food is as authentic as it gets. The menu has a wonderful selection of Italian classics and specialty entrees as well as daily specials. One entree looks more delicious than the next, one dessert was more scrumptious than the best. La Cambusa is the restaurant you go to for consistent, exquisite Italian cuisine. The staff goes above and beyond to make your dining experience special. read more

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Everything was excellent! Would definitely recommend for lunch dinner or special occasion. Great food and people

Excellent food, service and friendly atmosphere! The shrimp franchise was so delicious! Won't hesitate to go back!! Cindy D. read more

La Cambusa is a must try Italian place in North Jersey. We recently went here for my fiance's birthday dinner. Upon entering, the restaurant seems small and intimate, however, due to our larger party we were sat in the back of the restaurant, which was another whole room. From the outside, it did not seem like there was that much space! I was pleasantly surprised to see just how large the restaurant was. The staff were all amazing. They were very attentive and answered all of the questions regarding the menu options that we had. As for the food itself, words cannot describe how good it truly is! There are so many unique options that you would not typically see at other Italian restaurants in the area. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice night out! Can't wait to come back :) read more

La Cambusa - Italian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Easy to get too and nice amount of street parking. Very nice inside and was greeted and seated right away. BYOB which is nice. Lots of choices on the menu. Husband wanted chicken parm and not on the menu but they made it for him and he enjoyed it. His side of pasta was homemade and great. I ordered shrimp Francaise and it was ok. Lacked flavor which was surprising. Just not a very lemon type taste to the sauce. Under seasoned. Shrimp were cooked well though. What is surprising is the cost- too much money for a BYOB for 2 people and no appy. $80+ and we didn't order the specials not an appy. Decent experience but not exceptionally special for the prices. read more

Here's the deal : great BYOB Food and good service was good! Zuppa di Pesce was a large portion. Chicken rollatini was okay The front room has a better atmosphere for dinning. They have a back room for large parties .. if you are looking for a place with a small group it's a good find and options for everyone. read more

What a great new restaurant. The menu was great and we all found something we liked. We ate there last week and the food was outstanding. Nice and cozy, the service was outstanding. I was a little worried going to a newer place but everything was great. I would go back and I highly recommend this place! read more

First time at this location and was not disappointed. Made reservations for a Wednesday night 6:30 and nice dinner crowd for mid-week. This is a BYOB so come prepared as I did with a nice bottle of Frogs Leap Sauvignon Blanc. Seated immediately with Crostini Bruschetta, Bread and olive oil. For an appetizer it was a fresh Arugula salad with red onions and cherry tomatoes. For dinner it was Zuppa de Pesce, perfectly cooked Shrimp, Fish, clams, calamari, mussels and half of a rock lobster tail with a red sauce over a linguini. This also came with Scallops and for me I prefer them to be a little tighter and I attributed this to adding the rest of fish at the same time. When I cook this meal at home the scallops go in first and cook for about 2-3 min and then I add the rest of the fish. My partner likes the way it was served so it's a matter of choice. All considered the was delicious, spices were right on and still brought some home. The other meal was a Pollo al Limone chicken in a lemon wine sauce with artichokes, capers and sun dried tomatoes. Both dishes were a 4 on our rating scale. For dessert it was A Lemon Sorbet and Pistachio Sorbet, Cappuccino and double espresso and the establishment was kind enough to share some Sambuca. I can appreciate restaurants where folks are dressed for dinner and there was no riffraff in the building. Dinner cost came in at $141 and is what I would expect for this upscale restaurant. read more

La Cambusa - Pollo al limone - Italian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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All of their food tastes very fresh, and many menu items feature house-made pasta. It is a BYOB with a classy upscale style, while still feeling relaxed and welcoming. All of their desserts are homemade as well. The staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. We will be back often!! read more

La Cambusa - Complimentary Bruschetta and a pepper spread with bread to start - Italian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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La Cambusa is a great upscale Italian restaurants. The seafood pasta in a cream crab sauce is to die for. Services and Food are excellent! Can't wait to come back again! read more

First time here and everything from apps to desserts were outstanding Definitely will be back read more

From the easy reservations to the exceptional service to the amazing cuisine, La Cambusa never disappoints. The ambiance is sophisticated yet casual. It feels like a visit to your Italian family or friends on Sunday. The food is as authentic as it gets believe me I know. The apps, the cheeses, the pasta, and especially the fishes are all prepared freshly and daily. The Ingredients are all top notch. The service is attentive and accommodating. We are here a few times a month and all of our special events are held here in the beautiful back room. Definitely give it a try you will become addicted too... read more

The service was excellent! Very attentive and accommodating. The food was also very good. I just felt my fish entree was a little overcooked. The apps were great! I would up this rating to 4 1/2 stars. The ambiance was just okay. read more

Always amazing food and great service!! We have been coming here for years. We used to frequent their previous location in Garfield.

I'm a little late in writing this but I wanted to thank Anthony for a wonderful dinner for my family on Christmas Eve. He was exceptionally accommodating and pleasant to talk to. The food was excellent and our waitress, Madison, was the best. She smiled all night and took all the orders with ease and perfection. I have recommended LaCambusa to everyone and we all hope to dine there again soon. Thank you! read more

La Cambusa - Italian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Great night out! Attentive efficient service, great knowledge of the menu. I had the bronzino, my sister had the scallops and my husband had the John Dory which he really enjoyed! We went all seafood for our entrees and we all felt they were delicious and prepared well. My bronzino was filet tableside which takes a good amount of skill! We started with the mushroom ravioli and buffalo mozzarella roasted peppers and olives! Just yum! We'll be back! read more

Five good friends looked forward to "doing dinner" and celebrating a 75th birthday. We shared four appetizers and three special fish dinners plus four desserts , coffee and. Only to be told we would be charged $24 ($12 X 2) for sharing. when we asked to speak to person in charge.....owner came to our table and, I think, rudely told us " to deal with it; restaurant policy." needless to say, we were not happy leaving restaurant.....plus one fish dish way overcooked. ! read more