La Piazza

Had my daughter's 18th surprise birthday dinner here tonight,The food was fantastic and the service…read morewas amazing. Kristin was very attentative to our dinner party. The chicken parm portions were huge, the Scallops & Risotto was amazimg. Girks had everything from pizza, to a cheesestesk to chicken parm and everything was delicious.

Came back again as we are frequent customers. Always a great safe place to bring friends and…read morefamily. Never ever a bad or adequate meal, hence the opposite--- always a memorable, enjoyable, tasty, beautifully plated presentatin. Last night the 4 of use shared the now back in season watermelon salad adn the vongol veraci to start. Each of us had a different dish and were so very pleased, not one issue. Sicilian caponata, pollo pistachio, tuscan pasta, 12oz prime new york strip and I LOVED the halibut special. Each again was beautfilly prepared, and plated. For dessert as we had our arms twiseted by Jimbo--- we shared the Tiramisu and Bourbon Toffee Cake between the 2 couples. Jimo is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this place, time and time again a 5 Great Review.

Interior

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Ravello By Toscano

4.2(176 reviews)

3.4 mi

Ravello in Robbinsville never disappoints. And last night was no exception. The food was on point…read moreas always. We started with the octopus and tuna tartare, both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. For entrees, we had the tagliatelle with short ribs, vodka rigatoni, and ravioli, and every dish was delicious and cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently high-quality food. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Tucked within a completely non-descript strip mall along Route 130 in Robinsville may be the best…read morehidden gem Italian eatery in New Jersey. Intimate without being fussy, Ravello delivers meals portioned for adults prepared with the love and care of my sainted grandmother (if she ever learned how to cook.) Sorry Nonna. My spicy cavatelli with sausage and sun dried tomatoes was simply amazing as was a Caesar salad that could have been a meal all by itself. Ravello is already on speed dial and I'm counting down the days until our next visit. Don't let the strip mall fool you, excellence awaits within. Five easy stars for this BYOB classic.

Beware they charge 2$ per 6oz of soda

Tuna Tartare

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Veal chop

Luca's Ristorante

4.4(716 reviews)

19.7 mi

Best Italian food in the area, worth every penny. Appetizers and entrees were both excellent.read more

Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

Interior lighting. Fabulous

Depth of Field Shot of the Polpette (Voted Best Meatballs in New Jersey)

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Romolo Pasta

Gennaro's

3.9(278 reviews)

4.2 mi

Absolutely fantastic! We celebrated our son's college graduation here, and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about the fantastic food and service we received at Genaro's. The ambience is smart casual, and not fussy, but with food and service that you'd expect at a place that charges double the prices. All of the food was top notch. Standouts are the artichoke heart Francese, mozzarella en corrozza, and fried calamari appetizers; and chicken Italiano, chicken marsala, and salmon Neapolitan mains. Their tiramisu and tartufo capped off the meal perfectly. If you're in Trenton or Princeton, Gennaro's is worth the drive.

Disclaimer : This review is based on a take out order…read more I selected the Veal Sorrentino. The Veal Sorrentino sounded mouth watering by the ensemble cast of ingredients listed on the menu (prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, light marinara-white wine). Overall, this dish was very disappointing, I couldn't taste any flavor in the meal. Once again, the spaghetti from an Italian restaurant was lackluster as well, this is like ordering a wonton soup from a Chinese restaurant and it not meeting your expectations. We tried a gluten free pizza as well, my girlfriend enjoyed it. I can only describe the pizza being almost like a cracker. This is not neccessary a bad thing but think flatbread pizza, not the type of pizza where you get a nice chewy bite. At $50+ plus dollars between the two items I can say I am glad I gave it a shot but I would not bring home take out from here again, I would give it a try in person though and reevaluate after the experience. As always people SYOY!!!

Caprese Salad

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Exterior

Louie's - Chef Jason

4.1(62 reviews)

3.1 mi

We had dinner last night and really enjoyed it. The space is cozy and intimate, with beautifully…read moreset tables that immediately set the tone. It's BYOB, so we brought a bottle of red. The food delivered. A fresh, well-balanced salad to start along a rich lobster bisque to start. The boom boom chicken (big flavor, nicely done), and sesame-crusted salmon that was cooked just right. Service was OK...especially considering it was busy on Christmas. All in all, a very good spot worth checking out if you're looking for a comfortable, well-executed meal without the hype.

The restaurant is not very fancy for the food they sell. It was not very bright and the tables,…read morefurniture, looked old. As for the food, we had quite a off experience where the appetizers were really bad so we were worried for our special dinner: aranchini was too sweet and had a weird aroma. Wedge salad was literally half a romaine with ranch dressing and some pork belly bits. HOWEVER - the main entrees were all AMAZING. We were mind blown. We had surf & turf, chicken parmesan rigatoni, scallop risotto, and miso glazed salmon. They were all spectacular! I would definitely go back and just skip appetizers Oh they also weirdly had a lot of ingredients missing that day so we couldn't order bunch of menu items or desserts but i think that was just a one time thing where they did not receive their shipment.

Sweet and sour shrimp

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Sea bass

Carlucci’s Grill

Excellent food!! Doesn't dissapoint! Very good food and dinning! Service is very good! Did not…read morehave to wait.

I needed a slice of spinach pizza. It's so lovely…read more Free flavorful and hot. Yum. The staff was very hard-working and so friendly.

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Villa Barone

3.8(183 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great Italian restaurant in the area! Highly recommend it for either a lunch or dinner outing. I…read morehad the penne vodka with chicken--so good. They bring out warm bread with olive oil and garlic right away, which was such a nice touch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. I'll definitely be back!

Had a business luncheon today . First time diners. We had…read morean excellent luncheon. Rack of us had different entrees. While they had a excellent selection of entrees on the menu, they also had four luncheon specials as well as appetizers. I had salmon done over a bed of spinach. It was accompanied by a nice garden salad with vinaigrette dressing. We also had bread as well as oils to dip it in. Our server ( Sergio) was efficient but not intrusive. My host paid the tab so I am not sure of the pricing. Even if I was paying, based on the quality of the cuisine, I would be pleased. Overall. An excellent luncheon experience. We will be back. Worth the 40 minute drive.

Here are my two lonely shrimp on wilted lettuce for $19!

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My Bday Cake , Tiramisu

Toscano Ristorante

4.2(412 reviews)

7.1 mi

This is the greatest restaurant in the area by far. Unfortunately, their prices increase…read moresignificantly every month. $21 for soup? $24 for calamari? I am a loyal customer but can no longer validate the monthly price increases. It's a matter of principle. I will no longer have dinners. Lunches are still an option but not sure how long. Thankfully, other options are opening in Hamilton. You can always pull from your kids college fund or have your pay direct deposited to Toscano's for future use.

Absolutely delicious food and service!!!!…read more I enjoyed the roasted beet salad and the salmon. So fresh and delicious!! There were so many lovely sounding specials!! It's hard to choose because it all sound amazing!! For dessert we just got some coffee. It was delicious.

Emma 's Meatballs & Salad

Ribeye

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Desserts

Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

4.5(204 reviews)

26.8 mi

Exceptional dinner. I had the dinner special which was a pork rolled roast. Meat was very tender…read moreand juicy. Get exta bread rolls to soak up all the sauce. Service is always exceptional. Staff is very friendly.

We finally made it to Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana on a cold December night, and it…read morecompletely lived up to the hype. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cozy, run by a husband-and-wife team who split their time between Italy and Somerville. The authenticity and care really come through in both the food and the experience. We started with the bruschetta, and it was hands down the best bruschetta we've ever had - we still think about it. I ordered the Paccheri alla Norma, a fried eggplant pasta in a rich tomato sauce, and Matt had the rigatoni al ragù. Both were easily some of the best pasta dishes we've ever had. The service was wonderful, the decor was adorable, and we're honestly still dreaming about that meal. Perfect for couples or small family dinners. The best Italian restaurant in Somerville, hands down.