Worst meal I have ever had. Duck à l'Orange looked ok but after eating the leg I turn it over to eat the breast and found it burnt to a crisp. The saffron risotto was under cooked and the rice was crunchy. Not creamy. The waiter was sure to mention the saffron when I ordered the duck and risotto. He failed to mention it would be served under cooked. The kitchen should be embarrassed to serve this dish for $48.00. read more

Great room. Better service. Awesome place. Not cheap. 1. For Italian restaurants your bread and olive oil better be good or you are starting at a deficit 2. The appetizer should be good or why have it 3. The specials should be special not leftovers I 4. Lastly if the Rissoto is il dente say it up front. This establishment checked 3 of 4. read more

Came here for the 1st time for my birthday. We had a reservation. We waited at the front door and no one came. We had to track down the maitrede. We were seated. The waiter took our order. Never told us the specials. Had to ask for bread. Never came back to ask how our meal was. Ended up giving us the wrong check. Never again read more

The restaraunt is beautiful and the service is incredible. However, the actual food is not fine Italian cuisine nor is it remotely authentic. Perhaps they have no clue on how to prepare interesting vegetatian entrees, the soup was flat no flavour, the salad was large but not really well proportioned interms of the Balance of ingredients and the beets were stale, the lentils were dry but had a nice flavour, spinach fetuccini was delicious as was the tiramisu (possibly the best we ever had).The brocolli rabe gnocci was interesting but sadly fell flat when no fresh brocolli rabe was served with it...and they left off the ricotta for some reason. As a vegetarian I would not return to this restaraunt. But for non veg it may be ok- it was incredibly expensive for pasta and vegetables... read more

For some reason, this place did not seem to do that well on yelp. But mom was getting her hair done next-door at Dolce, and the stylist said oh yeah, definitely go there! But BYO! I ran around the corner to the wine store and bought a beautiful dry rosé, and off we went. The place is just what you want for a beautiful, elegant meal. White linen tablecloths, quiet And servers that are just dolls. Everything we ordered was magnificent from the appetizer (melon with prosciutto) to the steak tips with fettuccine and definitely the salmon! I was told that they do fish, and was not disappointed at all. That is always my gauge for how good a place is is how fresh and delicious is the fish. This is a must do if you are in the area. Enjoy! read more

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Food was good. I would go back. The one issue I had was someone in our group ordered the chicken parm that was a special. It was $42!!!! My dish was way better, it even had steak and it was $28. They should tell you the prices on the specials. The chicken parm btw was not that good. Definitely not worth $42. Felt like we got ripped a little on that particular dish. A positive note is that they are BYOB. read more

Our first visit was very disappointing, despite the very nice outdoor setting. None of the 4 of us praised our diverse choices--two entrees were badly overcooked; 3 lacked seasoning. Service was simply awful--entrees did not arrive until the 2 hour mark; we were never asked if we wanted coffee or dessert; and we had to ask 3 times for the check. A wasted opportunity for an excellent outdoor option. read more

Neither spectacular nor bad. Which probably means it's more ok if reservation availability is convenient. Prices are at a premium so it's not an easy walk-in type place generally. Nice place to hang out over a extended dinner with friends though. Food is quite decent and certain specials can be quite sizeable. read more

Our family of 4 had dinner on Father's day here, because we heard it has a nice outdoor dining area. Upon arriving we were greeted by a very sweet host lady and seated. We made a reservation prior, and was a bit surprised that she did not ask for the name under the reservation and there didn't seem to be "reserved" signs at the table, but it wasn't a big deal. The outdoor dining area was pretty cute and we chose to sit at one of the tables in the grass area next to the parking lot which was roomy. The Service: I would give a one star for the service. After taking our order maybe 10-15 mins after we were seated, which was fine, we got our basket of bread which was standard. After a few minutes our appettizer salad came - but we waited about an hour, if not longer for our entrees. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and we waited patiently for a while because Father's day rush can certainly contribute to the slower service. However I think it is pretty basic courtesy for a server to check in with us and say an apology for a long wait, or refilling our bread since the wait was so long. There was none of that. After 50 minutes I asked one of the waiters that walked by about our order, but he never came back with any news. Then we asked the manager to check on our order; he told one of the other waiters to make sure we get our order but with an unapologetic attitude. When i went inside to use the bathroom later I realized they did not even have a full house - half the tables outside in the area by the back door was empty. I waited about 7-8 minutes after, my dad was pretty hangry and told the manager we wanted to just cancel and leave. Then the manager just said "ok" and with a grumpy face and walked indoors. We figured that was the push needed to get our order. After a few minutes they came out with our entrees, which were just a salad, a spinach fetuccini, the rack of veal, and short ribs. If the wait is long, the waiter/manager should at least have a nice attitude and refill our bread. I don't feel that this was due to the fact that it was Father's day, but purely very poor staffing management and training. Unfortunately very disappointed in their service, especially on a day meant for celebration. The Food: The food, two stars. Their fathers day menu had a very limited selection - just a few salad as the appetizer options and maybe 7-8 items on the entree menu. We didn't see a kids menu which we wanted to order for my 10 year old brother, but later we saw at the neighboring table their toddler had something that seemed like a kids menu item. We wish the waiter would have mentioned a kids menu was available seeing that we had a kid in our party. The appetizer, the burrata salad was just four giant pieces of tomato with a little bit of mixer greens and a blob of mozzarella with a bit of pesto on top. We don't eat Italian often but we expected the salad to be a bit better than that. The arugula salad was average, and the short ribs was was tough, not so tender, though the seasoning was decent. The rack of veal was decent. The veal and braised short ribs were $48 each, the salads were $14 and $18 for the small portion that didn't even have meat or fish in it. We found out when we were paying that the sparkling water I ordered was $8 dollars. Extremely over-priced for the kind of food and service we received, even for a place like downtown Millburn! We would definitely not come back. The service is honestly such a big part of the experience and it very much ruined our night which was meant to be a joyful time of celebration. read more

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Despite its popularity, I found La Petgola a disappointment. The server who took our order was gruff and not personable. My meal was not cooked per my instructions and was also overpriced. We will not be returning. read more

Fantastic restaurant in Millburn. La Pergola is very consistent with an exceptional array of Italian cuisine. The homemade pasta is one of my favorites however the dry aged ribeye I had recently was one of the best steaks I had in eons. My family had quite a few large parties here and the service has been exceptional. The food all came out in unison which is impressive for a party of 20+ people. Not one complaint regarding taste, temperature, errors, etc. Truly magnificent! The decor, and cleanliness are top tier, with floor to ceiling windows allowing gorgeous ambient lighting that really makes the restaurant magical during sunset. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent food - terrible service. You know what you sign up for when you go here. Every. Single. Time. Yet we eventually end up returning. Expect perfectly seasoned and executed northern Italian dishes. Also - prepare to be ignored the entire meal by all waitstaff, have no idea who your waiter/waitress is, and wait a very long time in between interactions. Always completely understaffed and under trained young kids - often not greeted at the door for a long period of time and then 15-30 mins behind in table reservations. Also, bring your own corkscrew (along with many bottles of wine) in addition to tons of patience. Only then will you be prepared to enjoy some great food. read more

My daughter and I had lunch on their outside patio on a very hot day in August. Under the shade of their umbrellas and trees, it was very comfortable. Service was great as was the food. The way they have their outside dining set up is really lovely and unique. They also have nice background music playing at just the right volume. We can't wait to go back. read more

This amazing restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. The service is astounding. Even with a full house there were always several servers and hosts refilling wine, checking in with us, and not in an annoying way. The food was fantastic, a wide assortment of choices on the menu plus great specials. We enjoyed a pasta app with truffles, and the lasagna bolognese lived up to the hype. BYOB made it a reasonable night, will be back often and looking forward to eating at the outdoor courtyard as the weather warms. Highly recommend. read more

Took 20 minutes to get water and an hour for food. When it finally arrived they brought dinner before the appetizer. The service was poor, food terrible and way overpriced. The experience was saved by nice people at neighboring table who shared their wine. We do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Had the Lasagna Bolognese last week and it was outstanding. We started with an unbelievable plate of the most delicious fried Zucchini with the very addicting Marinara sauce. So Good read more

Quite a hidden gem if you ask me. For some reason when I dined here, the restaurant wasn't too busy, as there was only 2 other tables that had customers. At first I was a bit skeptical when I walked in because I wasn't sure what to expect because it was so dead inside. Upon being seated, I glanced over the menu and wasn't sure what I wanted because everything sounded so delicious. I ordered the Burrata and the Black Linguini with Jumbo Shrimp in Fra Diavolo Sauce . Can't even find enough words to explain how delicious is was. Now if this place wasn't over an hour away from where I live, I'd definitely be here a more often. The service was phenomenal and I even told many friends of this place, some of whom have already tried it after the fact. I hope to come back again sometime ! read more

La Pergola - Black Linguini with Jumbo Shrimp and Fra Diavolo Sauce - Italian Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

Had my mother's 60th birthday with about 16 people. The food was good but some dishes lacked seasoning! My mother in law and aunt could not get enough of the stuffed artichoke appetizer though. Service was terrible and most likely the reason I will not be going back. Our dinner was very early at 3PM with no one in the dining hall. Server seemed annoyed the entire time. No smile, no attentiveness, nothing. Actually was making my guests a little uncomfortable. Service adds to the experience so I was pretty bummed that we had someone with a face the entire time. This place was nice but unfortunately I will not be recommending. read more

Very nice ambience. Dining in the garden is superb for date night. Not too loud. We got a party (~15 folks) in the corner table that's a few meters away from us, we are still able to enjoy our dinner. Service is ok. This place is a little understaffed. Our server is great at the very beginning at 6pm when there were only three parties in place. When we finished our main course, there's nobody pouring our water or wine anymore, nor was there anyone to ask us for dessert menu. This place got quite busy at 7pm and service went down with it exponentially. Food is pretty good. We had the daily special, sardine salad and fish stew. Both seemed pretty fresh (most place has the seafood not as good as if you order it pan seared or grilled). Andrew had ficcucine. Both main are heavy in sauce, felt a little overwhelmed when I finished 2/3 of the dish. We didn't really have the dessert, one as the server became a bit absent minded in the end, and two they didn't have Tiramisu, the one I'm most interested in. Second to that was a lemon cake, I asked the server what's that, he said it's cake, but tastes like lemon. read more

A very good dining experience. The Manager was very welcoming, all the Staff so polite and efficient. All the pastas, the gnocchi, the spinach Alfredo fettuccine, the cod and sole were delicious. The tiramisu and chocolate ganache excellent. We will go back again. And parking is always available at the 2 lots opposite them. Well done La Pergola! read more

This is our favorite place for family celebrations or romantic date nights. The food is inspired and the service is attentive. The outdoor dining adds an extra option and element of ambiance in the warmer weather- making it a wonderful option year round. It's truly an exceptional gem! read more

Frankly I'm depressed and ashamed. I went here tonight with my wife expecting a meal that was at the very least decent, instead I got treated to a lukewarm bowl of animal feces. Firstly, they did not honor any reservations or reservation times (didn't even check us in for OpenTable). We waiting in a line at the door. Tables were sat on a first come, first serve basis despite some of us having reservations. Never the less, the wait for a table wasn't bad and my wife and I were intrigued by the menu and the reputation this place has in the area. We sat down and perused a menu that was a fraction of what was represented by the menu online. My wife, who does not eat meat or shellfish, asked the waiter for some vegetarian options and he brushed her off, giving her an attitude for a simple question. The only options he gave were to order one of the pastas on the menu without meat. I ended up ordering a chicken parm (on special) and she ordered the broccoli rabe ricotta gnocchi without meat. We also shared a burrata appetizer. The burrata arrived about 30 minutes or so after we ordered served with a mixed greens salad and 3 slices of the most unripe tomatoes I've had since Moses wore short pants. The salad was nicely dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette, but the tomatoes were gross and not ripe at all. The burrata itself was of good quality but was clearly left sitting in the fridge way too long and was way too cold to be served. We continued to wait for our food for another 45 or so minutes (honestly we really didn't mind since the place was packed). When the food was brought to us I got my chicken parm and it was a large portion and tasted pretty good. My wife was brought an entirely different pasta dish, with meat. Apparently explicitly telling the waiter her dietary restrictions and order had no impact on the food she actually got. Another waiter who appeared to have taken over some of our waiter's tables came by and we amicably explained the situation and gave him her order again - broccoli rabe ricotta gnocchi, NO MEAT -- he repeated the order and apologized for the mix up, assuring us her food would be out in no time. After ~15 another waiter aggressively dropped my wife's food at the table and ran away from the table so fast you'd think someone was chasing him with a machete. Needless to say, there was meat in her food - yet another misstep, and now no meal for my wife. I called over the manager or head waiter (he was visibly bossing around the rest of the staff) and explained the situation. Was he sympathetic? No. Did he offer to remedy the situation? Absolutely not. What did he do, you might be asking yourself? He proceeded to list several vegetarian options (all off menu by the way) and then blamed my wife for not ordering any of them (despite the fact they weren't on the menu or offered to us when my wife specifically asked for vegetarian options). I told him to pack my chicken parm so I could get the hell out of there and get some food for my wife. After a few minutes they brought the check, I gave my card and waited ~15 minutes for them to rob me for the chicken parm ($38) and the crap burrata ($18). Thankfully they did not charge for the lack of food they brought my wife. As background, I've had the privilege to dine at places high and low, ranging from McDonalds Rest Stops to 3 star Michelin fine dining establishments throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, and have, for the most part, found something endearing or enjoyable from each and every one of those experiences until now. I wouldn't wish this place on my worst enemy. If I had the choice between eating my dog's crap or going through this experience again, it wouldn't even be close. Just give me some Tabasco and I'd eat that dog crap 10 times out of 10. This place is a disgrace to restaurants. As an Italian, I can say it's a disgrace to the thoughtfulness, skill, and love that goes into our cooking. And finally, as a human being, I can say that I would never want my fellow (wo)man to be treated the way I was treated here. For those of us who live in the area, we have an abundance of options when it comes to restaurants in general, and Italian food specifically. Don't make the same mistake I did. Go literally any place else. Salute! read more

Food tastes really good and filling. Outdoor Dining is Great! Service are Awesome get to have our favorite wine (BYOB) read more

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Unfortunately, our experience was not so great...we made reservations after doing a complete review on Yelp and Goggle to celebrate a friend's 40th birthday. We were a well dressed party of 4 (all AA women). When we arrived, we were greeted by the host ( very nice young lady) and given the options of indoor or outdoor seating. We choose indoor because of the time of evening and weather temperature. We were seated within 5 minutes but noticed some back and forth between the host and waiter when she advised him that he would be taking care of our party. Not sure what the discrepancy was but either way it was noticeable and made us a little uncomfortable. Once seated it took from 15-20 minutes before anyone came over to say hello. I don't know the waiters name because I don't think he ever properly introduced himself. We were given a one page menu with very limited selections but at some point the waiter did spill out the specials for the evening which sounded like a whole undocumented menu! (Not sure why these items are not on the actual menu). We ordered our appetizers and main course meal while we had our waiters attention. Our appetizers came out fairly quickly through the food runner (very nice young man) but we waited almost an hour for our main course!! The waiter stopped by a nearby table and advised them that their food would be out shortly but proceeded to walk by us without saying a word!! I politely joked about it when he walked by saying "does that the mean same for us"? He brushed it off with a chuckle. Once the food arrived it was not what we expected! I ordered the linguine clams which was tasty but a bit chewy. Another had the black linguine which she seemed to be pleased with. The last two ordered the salmon which was served over spinach and it was horrible! No taste and the spinach tasted as if it was boiled in water and not sautéed in olive oil as stated on the menu. They were wise and opted to take it home instead of trying to force it down. Well lucky for them because myself and the other person that did eat could not wait to get home...our stomachs were hurting so bad!! We knew it had to be the food because we were the only ones that ate our entrees!!! I know this is a long review but I wanted to be sure to capture the entire experience....needless to say it was not what we expected! I did notice that the place was a little crowded and seemed to be understaffed but that's no excuse. We should have complained to the manager but sadly because of our skin color and the stereotype around AA and complaining to get out of the bill we choose not to and just vow to never support this establishment again!! read more

We ordered pick up for Xmas lunch for 12 from La Pergola. The food was delicious and the owners were very kind to help us make selections that were optimal for our group based on their tastes and dietary restrictions. We also really appreciated the way the food was well packed and prepared, so we could easily re-heat the food on Christmas day. We especially enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms, chicken francese with linguine, and eggplant lasagne. Our guests had a wonderful Christmas meal and all commented on how delicious the food was. Thank you very much! read more

Not bad average Italian place More cheesy not bad if u like But less garlicky More northerly length style then southern Less Indian Italian friendly read more

Superior service as well as quality dishes. The ambiance is extremely elegant and they also offer an upscale outside dining experience. They offer variety of delicious homemade desserts. read more

After being to La Pergola for a lovely Valentine's Day dinner back in 2019, I decided to choose this restaurant for a very special occasion. We had a private party of around 20 guests. I was so excited as the food is excellent but instead we were met with the service that shouldn't even receive 1 star. The head chef/owner herself was rude, abrupt and making us feel as though we were more of a bother to have had our party there then anything else. She was using phrases like "well there's nothing I can do about it"' when all we were asking was to move two tables together and "you don't know what it's like in this business" All she was concerned about was having us out of the restaurant before her dinner crowd started, which mind you was 4.5 hours in advance of 5pm. Had I not been with 20 people who travelled far to be with me I would've walked out. It was completely unnecessary behavior and no way to treat customers, who by the way are going to spend a hefty penny at your restaurant. I am so disappointed. I will never be going back to La Pergola which is unfortunate as I am a life long resident of the area. I may add that our waiter was lovely and you could see how uncomfortable he was by his bosses behavior. Caution for big parties. read more

This is our go to spot for special occasions. The owners and staff and warm hearted wonderful people who always treat us like family. The food is delicious and we will continue to come back! Eggplant lasagna is a stand out! read more

Terrible place, the seating place is not what's shown and they gave table in parking lot with garbage next to it. The staff is quite rude and a bit racist as well. Stay away if you don't want to spoil your evening read more

La Pergola is a beautiful Northern Italian restaurant located in Millburn. It's owned by a couple where the wife is the chef, and the husband is the host making sure all his guests leave happy. I was very excited to dine here as they have some really unique pasta dishes I wanted to try, and all the pastas here are house made. The owner said we can order half orders of the pasta dishes as appetizers, and we were sure glad he did! That gave us a chance to try the amazing pasta here plus get to try two entrees from the menu. We ordered two half orders of pasta to start the beet gnocchi and butternut squash ravioli. The beet gnocchi was topped with honey toasted walnuts in a creamy parmesan champagne sauce. It was exceptional! The butternut squash ravioli came in a brown butter sage and sweet date sauce. It was outstanding! The pasta dishes here just blew us away! For entree I requested veal parmesan with a side of linguini. It wasn't on the menu, but he was so accommodating and said ok. We also ordered the red snapper in a puttanesca sauce over linguini. The veal parmesan was cooked to perfection, and I was so happy I was able to order it with linguini instead of potatoes and vegetables. It gave me another chance to enjoy the fresh made pasta here! The red sauce it came with was made Northern style so it isn't as flavorful as I like my marinara sauce to be. It was a little more bland, but the veal itself was very good. The red snapper dish we both loved the puttanesca sauce, but we thought the red snapper itself had a bit of a fishy taste. The restaurant was very busy at this time, and now a waiter came over with the dessert menu. The dessert menu was limited which I was kind of disappointed with because their online menu there was a raspberry tart and a fig tart listed. Both of which I was hoping to order, but were not on the menu we received. I asked the waiter if there was any other dessert specials and he said no. We ended up ordering a mousse cake and a limoncello cake. The mousse cake wasn't that great. The limoncello cake was pretty good. We were both happy we dined at La Pergola. The house made pastas here are the star dishes. They were fantastic! The owner was warm and accommodating to us which is how every business should be run. I recommend dining at La Pergola in Millburn, and don't leave without ordering one of their house made pasta dishes! read more

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We dined here for the first time last week with friends, it was cold and windy, this was by far THE BEST COVID OUTDOOR SEATING I've ever been to during the pandemic!!!! You are under a large tent and it felt warmer than sitting indoors. I had to remove my coat. Even great if it rains. A+ A+ on the outdoor seating. The mozzarella salad was delicious, linguine with filet mignon tips mouthwatering, after this pregnancy can't wait to try the oysters! Also loved the chicken tenders that my son ordered, the best I've had haha, they were basically chicken cutlets with fries. The bread was stale however, and the gnocchi was too starchy, not chewy enough. Coming back again next week!! Please keep up the awesome outdoor seating throughout the winter!!! read more

All what we had was perfectly done, salmon and lamb, excellent taste, gelatos was good. Both great service and food. Staff are very professional and the owner Mr. Al is very accommodating. Keep up the good work. read more

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A native of Siena, Driola Kaloshi brings an authentic taste of Tuscany to Millburn Township. Her preparation quality, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail in designing the cuisine and menu brings me back to the summer I spent in Pisa many years ago. She is joined by her husband and partner Agron, whose maitre d' skill exceeds what I have witnessed in several NYC restaurants with two or more stars to their name. Pesce, carne, pasta, torta di limoncello, gelato ... you cannot go wrong with any selection. If you want a bona fide Italian dining experience without the nine hour flight, search no more and make your reservation at Le Pergola now; your expectations will be exceeded. read more

I had the fettuccine which was delicious and which I recommend! The staff were kind, patient & helpful. Would definitely come back!

La Pergola is my favorite Italian restaurant, hands down. They're incredibly attentive and inventive with their menu options. The shrimp linguine is my go to. The pasta is freshly made and it just melts in your mouth, as if you picked the fish fresh from the sea yourself. Everything I've ever gotten from La Pergola I loved. I will never stop coming here. read more

My wife and I have been to La Pergola twice - Valentine's Day 2020 and last week and have been knocked out by the food and service both times. I've had the lasagna and chicken parmigiana and both dishes were absolutely delicious. We discovered the beautiful outdoor garden behind the restaurant last week and plan to dine outside from now on (weather permitting). Highly recommended! read more

The food here was great but the service was absolutely terrible. I had a dinner reservation for two people at 6:45pm. I walked in and was not greeted or sat by a host. The other person in my party had not been helped or offered anything to drink. I had to flag down a waiter and ask for drink options that are not byob. After doing and placing the food order - the staff disappeared again. I did not see them until the food was coming out. After dinner we sat for another half hour with empty cups waiting to be offered the dessert menu. When it was not offered we requested it and then after ordering we were informed that they did not have some of the options. No biggie- but something that could have been mentioned proactively. After running our card- the staff disappeared yet again and we saw ourselves out. Without as much as a goodbye from the staff. All in all - as guests we felt ignored and underserved. read more

We made reservations for outdoor seating over a week in advance and I also called to confirm the day of, since this was a special occassion. Once we reached there, the hostess said, there is a wait, without even bothering to ask what my name was, or what time my reservation was for. Looks like they were taking walk ins, and a reservation is a way to get you there and get you to agree to sit indoors. They tried to get us to sit in an area which felt like literally sitting in the parking lot (very different from the garden area pictured). When we said we were looking for a table in the garden section, the waiter muttered, that can take 2-3 hours. We left, and were extremely disappointed with the rude behavior of the staff and how unprofessional they are with reservations. Avoid under all circumstances. It can ruin a special evening. read more

We were visting from NYC and decided to go to dinner in NJ. One of the best restaurants I have ever been too in my life..... Last night we went 8/9/16. Food was amazing. We went at 530pm Two waiters were great, I had the filet and my fiancé had Salmon was to the best ever....... Fried Calamari was the freshest ever. We will return for sure....... read more

La Pergola - Italian Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey