This place definitely lives up to the hype. My girlfriend and I were blown away -- every course was…read moreincredible. It's a no-brainer to give it 5 stars. (I'd like to point out that I can really, REALLY eat, and I watch just about every food show. So, maybe this review isn't for everyone.) The egg yolk raviolo (creamy and light) was the highlight before the main course because it stays in your head after you finish it. But it's not right to single it out because the porcini ravioli was just as good, if not better. Bring your appetite because you're not going to leave hungry. I got to sample my gf's roasted pork chop, which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. On my first trip to any restaurant, I always order a filet mignon if it's on the menu. This one was excellent, and the wine sauce was a great complement. The service was on point, and they were understanding of allergies. I also really just liked the look of the place. It has the right decor for fine dining. There's a comfortable feel. Definitely worth the price, too. I will be coming back many more times.

Unbelievable incredible food . Such amazing thought and time went into these dishes. Highly…read morerecommend and an excellent value for the quality

Food is delicious and cooked right! I had a veal Frances it…read morewas perfect! I added a Tiramisu homemade! Delicious and the service was professional and attentive! reasonably priced! The setting is beautiful!

I went to a luncheon seminar here. The restaurant is very nice inside. It is beautifully decorated…read morewith a homey old world charm. The service was amazing. Very patient, kind, and thoughtful staff. The food was absolutely delicious. They accommodated special requests. I definitely need to go back for dinner.

First time here and I can't wait to go back. Called last…read moreminute for a reservation and was an easy booking. The restaurant itself has outdoor seating which is a plus. The inside is beautifully decorated with limited tables, but upstairs makes up for it as they have seating with a bar upstairs as well as downstairs. Water was quickly served, although our server did take a little bit longer than normal to come to the table, the manager was on top of my table. Food was amazing. Not one complaint. I will definitely be back!

Beautifully rustic yet modern elegance at Nostrana. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful…read more Cocktails well made and unique, as were the appetizers which for us consisted of the Ricotta Fritters - surprisingly light and airy - and their twist on Bruschetta - with chopped Brussels sprouts and whipped ricotta. Different ! For dinner, my wife's Rigatoni Bolognese was perfectly al dente and the bolognese was hearty and delicious - excellent choice on a rainy slightly chilly Sunday evening. Friends had the Spicy Seafood Creste in- terrific ! and the hanger steak dish, which I also had. Steak prepared perfectly and the side of mixed vegetables sat on this bed of puree of olives and tomatoes and was delicious! Great desserts too ! Highly recommend Nostrana. (meaning "homegrown" in Italian).

THE BEST pizza! Their pizza is definitely my favorite, and we have a ton of great pizza in north…read moreJersey but no one else compares! It's always thin and well done without even asking. Their pasta and entrees are great too, broccoli and cavatelli is my favorite. Must try! Worth traveling for!

Excellent pizza! First time trying since the new owners took over. Will definitely come back.read more

Food and service are excellent. Staff friendly and helpful in arranging large partiesread more

One of my family's favorite local places to go for dinner. Food is always great and service as…read morewell! The inside blends classic pizzeria and charming Italian restaurant. Can't go wrong here!

The Tuesday special is always a great deal, especially if you try several different pies…read more The prosciutto crudo pizza is my favorite in the area. Large party of 8 and still the service from Michael was excellent, very attentive.

I had been meaning to give the Columbia Inn in Montville a try for a while since friends of mine…read morementioned that pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy had awarded their exceptional thin crust pizza an 8.7 back in 2020. Even though my usual dining companion and I don't enjoy pizza - due to my lactose intolerance (more on that later) - we finally stopped in for dinner on a recent Saturday night. The restaurant occupies a historic building built in the 1870s that once served as Montville town hall and later became a tavern and inn catering to travelers making their way through northern New Jersey along US Route 202 and the Morris Canal. Today, the Columbia Inn offers diners a great neighborhood pub atmosphere with a lively bar scene and an adjacent dining room that can accommodate larger parties in a casual, family-friendly dining experience. Overall, our food was terrific. My dining companion really enjoyed her St. Peter's fish ($28), a flaky white fish topped with minced garlic, diced tomato with arugula, and a light tomato sauce alongside mashed potatoes and mashed carrots. I ordered the Chicken Scarpariello ($28) -- a very robust sauté of chicken, Italian sausage, and sweet and spicy peppers in a bold, tangy white wine and vinegar sauce -- also served with the mashed potatoes and mashed carrots. Both of us thought our entreés were genuinely delicious. However, we hit a plot twist. Navigating an Italian menu with lactose intolerance is already an extreme sport, but the description of the Scarpariello in the menu looked totally safe. Enter a creative sous chef, who apparently likes to improvise a little off-script. A few bites in, I realized my chicken was secretly wearing a cozy blanket of melted cheese hidden just underneath the sauce. I strive to be the lowest-maintenance diner on the planet and will happily eat around almost anything (while deferring my criticism to a Yelp review) to avoid sending a plate back to the kitchen. I was fully prepared to operationally pick off the cheese and soldier on, but our server, Yuri, caught my look of mild betrayal and swooped in like an absolute hero. He refused to let me suffer through a cheese-scraping mission, insisted on taking my dish back to the kitchen, and had a fresh, dairy-free version out to me in record time and offered his sincere apologies for the snafu. Major credit to Yuri for handling it like a total rockstar. I'm deducting half a star for the stealth cheese surprise and rounding down to 4 stars, but thanks to Yuri's legendary service and the fantastic food, we had a great night and will definitely be back! PRO TIP: The chef seems to enjoy freelancing and dishes may be served with slight variations from the menu descriptions. This has the potential to cause problems for people with food allergies -- so be sure to make your server aware of any specific requests when ordering.

Went there last minute and will absolutely return. Great atmosphere, food was on point and the…read moreservice was great. Highly recommend the grilled calamari. Got the gnocchi and chicken special. Was delicious and food portions are big.

We've been hearing about Eccola for years - so glad we finally made it here. The homemade pastas…read moreare delicious and the menu, overall, is so well-rounded, there's something for everyone. Cocktails were pretty good too - some a little on the sweet side but, again, somethin' for everyone theme throughout. Tonight we enjoyed the risotto as an appetizer and the beet salad - both delicious. Some others in our party had the mushroom soup - tasty and a huge portion. For entrees, my wife asked them to make an off-menu gnocchi bolognese and they obliged - and she was quite pleased with it. I had the gnocchi special with chunks of short rib - impossible to ever go wrong with anything with short rib! Very tasty! Our friends had a variety of pasta and veal dishes - the veal chop special was Wow! All enjoyed their choices. We skipped on dessert because everyone usually climbs into my SUV "bus" for ice cream somewhere nearby. The adventure continues! This is a rough business. It's so hard for a single restaurant to stay in business for this long but Eccola has stayed relevant in an uber-competitive North Jersey market. Eccola means "Here She Is!". Apparently, here she remains! Salute!!

This place has been on my list for a while, and I won't be waiting long to come back…read more The parking lot is huge for such a quaint little tavern and restaurant, which is always a nice surprise. The staff was super friendly and hustling the whole time we were there. It seems like they shut off online ordering when things get too busy, which tells me they're doing plenty of business. First off, the sausage was absolutely delicious. Everything you'd want from a good Italian sausage. Salty, savory, and loaded with fennel flavor. I bet they make an awesome sausage and peppers sandwich. Don't let the picture fool you. This was one of the cheesiest pizzas I've had in a long time, and the sauce stood up to all of it. The crust had a great char and plenty of flavor. Overall, a really good pizza and a place I'll definitely be back to. Probably sooner rather than later.

My coworkers and I ordered some pies from Reservoir Tavern for lunch. The pies were tasty. The…read moreplain pie was good, nothing outstanding about it though. The Margherita pie was tasted really fresh. I'm not usually not crazy over Margherita pies but this one was pretty good for sure. So I would try their pizza again. From the other reviews, their other menu items seem to be good as well so I wouldn't trying them as well. I cannot speak to staff and ambience since this was a takeout order.

Excellent strip mall Jersey Italian! Everything is super fresh and not too oily or saucy. Apps were…read moredelish - we had the scallops, mushroom and crab salad and loved them all. Perfect order for 6 people without it being too much. We were all able to finish our entrees but you could easily share too. You'll feel like home at this place - we met the owner / chef and even got to try his homemade limoncello. Servers here are great and courses are timed well. Would definitely recommend for any occasion !

I was invited to dinner here and wasn't expecting much from this small restaurant in a strip mall…read more Was I surprised! This is what I call exemplary Italian food: fresh, magnificent bread, superb appetizers, and incredible combinations of flavors, especially from the veal parm with steamed spinach and chicken parm with cauliflower pasta. Service was excellent and the ambience was reminiscent of small, family run restaurants in Italy.

Wow. Went to visit some friends in Caldwell NJ. They took us to this amazing cute true Italian…read morerestaurant. I will be back

My wife and I have been wanting to try this place since we heard about it. Cute interior, service…read morewas tip top. The chef came out and greeted each table. Always appreciate that. My wife had the zucchini flowers and I had the arugula with shaved pears for appetizers. The zucchini flowers were delicious. My salad was good but it needed much more dressing. 90% of the leaves were dry. For mains my wife had the bronzino and I had the squid ink pasta with seafood. It had squid,octopus, shrimp, & crab. *sigh* I don't think the water my pasta was cooked in had any salt. For me that makes the pasta inedible. I was VERY disappointed. I don't know how a Sicilian cook can make that mistake. Little or no salt on any of the seafood either. For dessert I had a cannoli and my wife had the ricotta cheesecake. Both were delicious. Especially the cannoi! We brought home an order of the gnocchi with mushrooms and asparagus. My daughter loved it! I tried some and agree. It was delicious! We'll definitely come back. Hopefully next time they'll remember to salt the pasta water.