This is my go to restaurant and not sure why the ratings are low. This place has one of the best…read moreauthentic Italian food. I definitely would recommend to anyone. It is family owed, and the service may be slow at times but the quality of food you cannot compare. Tonight we had as an appetizers the calamari, french fries and grilled octopus. I definitely had a taste of the calamari which are to die for, grilled octopus melted in your mouth. For dinner my nephew had the penne and vodka sauce which he loved. His girlfriend had the caccio and pepper, and I had the veal chop parmigiana special which was delicious.

10 out of 10, phenomenal experience. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you're a…read morepart of a wonderful and warm family deviated to quality ingredients that make up authentic and stop-in-your-tracks delicious food. We had pasta, prosciutto, chicken, veal, calamari, cannoli, and so many other things it was hard to keep track. The staff was kind and personable and made us want to hurry back! Rita was our server and seemed genuinely excited to be there. Can't wait to bring friends!

I had my kids birthday there this past Saturday night. We were a group of 20 and the place was full…read moreupstairs and down (where we were). I was surprised for August but delighted the whole evening! I give 20 out of 20 stars for great food and equal service! EVERYONE mentioned to me how much they enjoyed. Many will be returning and some of them it was their first time. I've always had a great experience and I've been going for years so it was rewarding to share it and have it so well received!! Thank you Kasey & Sammy !!!

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night family. We had reservations so we were lucky because…read moreevery table was taken at 6pm. We were a party of 6. Our waitress Lily was prompt with getting us our drinks... excellent Cosmopolitans, & Aperol Spritz's. Our appetizers were all excellent the fried calamari was perfect and the sauce was heaven!! We had the clams casino and the zucchini fritti everything was scraped clean. The warm bread with oil and slaw was a perfect touch and nice combination!! Our dinners were all delicious not one complaint. I had the Veal Saltimbucco which I've never had before and it was delicious. Around the table was Chicken Saltimbucco with linguine (Al dente) with garlic & oil, the Pork Chop special was a huge portion, Cheese Ravioli with shrimp & spinach in a vodka cream sauce, Linguine Vongole in white sauce overflowing with clams was polished off, and the Linguine Frutti Di Mare Fra Diablo was a creation!! Everything was plated exceptionally please look at my pictures to see!! We also had two Tarfufo's and a cappuccino!! The atmosphere was amazing with a live singer at the "Shoe Shine" Bar that you could hear well into the restaurant. I've heard many great things about this restaurant and am so happy I finally was able to visit. The owner Sammy is on another level, one of the nicest most genuine owners I've ever met. My step mother loved the red sauce that came with the calamari and to her surprise he came as we were leaving and gave her a good size portion of the sauce to take home!! That's what I call hospitality!! We all left full and very happy. I think this may my new favorite place because when you tie everything in atmosphere and good food you really cannot go wrong!!

The best espresso i have had in jersey , i have tried a lot of them…read more Definitely recommend

Awesome cafe in the heart of Garfield. If you are looking for an authentic Italian cafe, that…read moreserves coffee and pastries this is the place for you.

Me and my family like eating there. There food is so good, service is so great. It's so peaceful…read moreand nice decorating I love it!

First time visiting, and I was pleasantly surprised by the decor. The food is the star of the…read moreshow. It has been in business for 22 years. Calamari is fresh and tender. Penne alla vodka is delicious. It is a BYOB establishment. I highly recommend it!!

I have lived about half my life in New York, especially in or near the five boroughs where the best…read morepizza in the world is served. Yes, I've been to Italy. Since moving to the Parsippany area nearly 40 years ago I have searched high and low for good pizza that mirrors that from New York. Without a doubt Barcelona's makes the best pizza in New Jersey - hands down. All of their dishes are delicious authentic Italian as served by many other restaurants, but I wanted to key in on the pizza. It is just sublime! The service is all family with an ability to anticipate what you want before you ask for it. It's NOT a fancy place but it reminds one of being invited to a friend's parents' home to enjoy good company and great food. My only issue is it's 45 minutes from home otherwise I'd be there several times a week.

Standard Italian food. Their pizza is thin crust & very good. Their hamburger not so good.read more

Food is more than just nourishment; it's a universal language. It's the experience of sharing a…read moremeal with others that makes dining out special. Located on the busy West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood, my partner, our friends, and I decided on Amici's, translated from the Italian meaning "friends." Upon arrival for some of us as first-timers at this family-owned BYOB neighborhood establishment, we were greeted by the staff and got a table for 5 inside one of the dining rooms by the window for a celebratory dinner. Outside dining is available, weather permitting. Their menu features authentic Italian staples such as wood-fired pizzas, classic pasta dishes, and homemade comfort food. As appetizers, we decided on the Rice Balls with vodka sauce. For our main meal, we opted for the Flounder Francese, Eggplant Parmigiana (one with spaghetti and another with linguini), Paccheri with Seafood, Roma Pizza, and Tossed Salad. Some meal accompanied by a side salad. Complimentary bread began our meal. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. One can tell they take pride in their ingredients and preparation. The pasta especially deserves all the hype, rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were healthy and suitable for a second meal. The prices were reasonable. The owner, Rosario, would personally visit each table for small talk. The entire staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our experience special; our server was Dawne. So, the next time one sits down to eat, take a moment to appreciate the experience. Savor the flavors, yes, but also relish the connections that form across the table. In a world that sometimes feels divided, food serves as a reminder of our shared connections. This is exactly how a business needs to be run; therefore, we highly recommend Amici's to anyone looking for true back-home dining.

Amici is NJ's answer to dynamite Italian cuisine on this side of the Hudson River…read more Arthur Ave has nothing on this place. The long hots are a destination dish and the house baked bread and broccoli rabe in garlic and oil are exceptional.

Firehouse Restaurant - Shrimp Goals Achieved…read more Tried the linguine with shrimp stuffed with crab meat and honestly... I think I fell in love a little. Crab inside shrimp? That's seafood Inception, and I'm here for it. Pasta was on point, shrimp were juicy, and the crab stuffing? Pure happiness. 10/10

Local family owned restaurant. Staff very friendly and personable…read more Prices are very reasonable. Went here with 15 friends for dinner. Everyone was happy. Food was good,service and prices good. Great place.will be back.

I been going here since I was a kid and they never lost their touch. I enjoy my time here every…read moretime.

I came here after the gym in Wallington, my home gym in Fort Lee is temporarily closed... did a…read morequick search for pizza and noticed Rose's was close by, had good reviews and the pics looked pretty good. Got just a plain slice ($3.04 tax inc). The slice was alright, very cheesy. Maybe my expectations were high because of the reviews on Yelp and Google. I saw reviews raving about their Sicilian slice so I may get that the next time if my home gym is still closed. * Parking on premise * Parmesan cheese available upon request

Omg !! What happened? Celebrities used to visit this restaurant? So sad !! I've been around for a…read morewhile but havent visited this restaurant for 10 yrs. I paid a visit today... what happened to the truly unique speciality quisine of this restaurant. I ordered take out , tasted like spageetios from from childhood, yuk ! Horrible ! Sorry new owners you disgrace the true detectable italien cooking that used to be here. WHAT A SHAME! IM SORRY ill never order again ..hope you can hire some type of consultant to help you make your business successful, I regretfully wont frequent or buy anyrhing from you again. Your customer service is excellent but your food is not what people expect from your name and history. No longer good true italien cuquisine . Thank you so telling you the truth sorryt o new owners..what ashame

An update from a year ago…read more Dollar for dollar, this place is great. Came with a party of 7 last weekend. We opted for the outdoor dining. Everyone raved. Portions are huge, and the specials (we all had a various special) were delicious. The eggplant appetizer was also huge and lights out. The service is friendly and attentive. Outdoor ambiance isn't the best, but given the location right on a street, that's to be expected. Not one of us had a problem with it. They definitely should be on your places to check out.

Amazing service!! Great vibes!! The steak sliders are…read moreamazing! If you are looking for good spot in Garfield I would def recommend coming here.

PROS: Staff is very nice, including the bouncers. Food looked good, people enjoyed the drinks, many…read moreplaces to sit, live music, and a small courtyard CONS: Scarce amount of street parking, takes a long time to close out a bar tab, one person bathrooms which causes a backup. It's also very cramped inside as it's not that big OVERALL: I may come back to this place if others are wanting to come here. I thought the vibe was good