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    Leone's Trattoria

    3.4 (61 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Calamari
    Morgan T.

    Trying new Italian restaurants. This one was not so good. We could tell when we walked in, but we were there already. Here goes. The decor for an expensive restaurant is terrible. It's bright and looks and feels like a lunch place. No ambiance at all. Sad. We started with the fried Calamari. It was in a bowl with lots of lettuce. Never had lettuce in the bottom of the calamari bowl before. The order was very small. I wasn't tricked into thinking it was bigger with all that lettuce (1/2 of it iceberg -Yuk) Two of us had the salmon salad, $24.99. Mesclun greens and nicely cooked salmon and good balsamic dressing. It had mushy olives, red peppers, and was supposed to have grilled eggplant but there was only one piece. So-so. The other entree was cavatelli with a meat sauce. The sauce was good but again the portion was small. And the salad it came with had iceberg lettuce. Coffee was good but we didn't have dessert. We couldn't bear having any more small portions, lol. Try somewhere else.

    Tartufo an Italian dessert of gelato that originated in Pizzo, Calabria.
    Todd K.

    Fantastic food and genuine family atmosphere. Everything is nice and no heavy. We didn't BYOB, but you can and enjoy yourself. The staff is extremely friendly and the desert is soooo good. I'm coming back again!

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    Pizza was okay. Prices too high for what you get. Service was just ok. Did not get receipt with breakdown. Will not go again.

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    Really good food! I love there penne vodka with chicken ! And I love there chicken parm expensive but worth it !

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    Great service. Sauce was the best I've had in NJ ! I plan on making this restaurant a regular spot for great Italian food .

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    One of the best places to eat around here. May not be fancy, but the food is phenomenal. I've never had anything I didn't like here

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    Just had a great lunch! The grilled salmon over Tuscan salad was perfect!

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    4.4(716 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    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.

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    Interior lighting. Fabulous

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    Sophie's Bistro - New Zealand lamb shank braised in a port wine reduction served over Israeli couscous with carrots, mushrooms and onions

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    This was our second visit to this very pleasant restaurant, and it won't be our last. Our party of…read moresix including two young children was hungry after a busy day. Our order included the following: * Deep Fried Brie served with caramelized onions: $15.95 * (2) Soupe à l'oignon Gratinée - traditional onion soup: $14.95 * Jambe D'agneau Braisée - new zealand lamb shank braised in port wine reduction served over israeli couscous, carrots, mushrooms and onions: $36.95 * Steak au Poivre/au Poivre Vert - two 4 ounce medallions of filet mignon with black peppercorn rub: $39.95 * Pommes Frites (hand cut french fries) $8 This place has the casual look and feel of a Paris bistro, and I really like the vibe. You can sit at tables or the large bar, we chose the former. The service was very good, accommodating and friendly. The food was nicely executed. My lamb shank was tender and tasty. I sampled the steak and thought it was nicely cooked, loaded with flavor and also very tender. The brie was tasty, and didn't seem to heavy, which was surprising as it was deep fried. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here.

    Went for lunch on a weekday. I haven't been to a French restaurant in a long time in part because…read moreso many have closed which seems strange to me . I take it,it's a matter of fashion. Any way I had an escargot appetizer. I love snails. I wish they had frogs legs! I had the lamb shank for the main course. My wife had the bouef Bourgogne pot pie (apologies for misspellings ; auto correct is fighting me on this one). The food was excellent. The service was good.They make good cocktails and I a sazerac , something I last had in New Orleans, a long time ago. The ambiance is pleasant and parking is easy.The prices, about what you'd expect. We had dessert and coffee. Oh the bread is very good. Highly recommended!

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    Sophie's Bistro - Seating toward back

    Seating toward back

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    Lamb shank

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    Nino's Pizza & Subs

    4.3(99 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    After being in the area for almost a year, I was so excited to finally try Ninos. With many…read morespectacular reviews both online and through those I've spoken to in person, I had such high hopes that I was going to find my new go-to pizza spot, but I don't think I will ever return after this encounter. We dined in on a snowy evening when there were no other patrons in the restaurant. Very few stopped in to grab to-go orders, but we were the only group to actually sit and eat dinner here. Upon reaching the counter in search of a menu, our first negative encounter occurred. We asked an employee if we could see a menu, and he dismissed us quite quickly in a rude manner, telling us to look on the counter as if we were blind. No menus there, nothing was there actually, leaving us standing confused. Once he realized his mistake, menus were thrown onto the counter without another word spoken. During this time a family did walk into the restaurant to pick up a to-go orders, which was not yet prepared, leaving them to stand and wait. When we decided on our order and approached the counter once again, we were told we had to wait 5 minutes for them to take our order. Understandable if the restaurant was busy and the front of house staff were in the middle of doing something, but no - the person who told us to wait 5 minutes was just standing there, doing nothing. This employee was not actively making the other guest's order (as there was a back kitchen responsible for that), leaving us even more confused as to why we had to stand there waiting, face to face with the employee, who was just standing and staring at us. After a few minutes of standing in confusion, the other employee who we encountered prior began arguing with this one, in front of the guests waiting for food, leaving us in a very awkward position. Only after the employee was scolded by his coworker was our order officially taken down. Once we received our food we sat at the few tables Ninos had to enjoy our meal. Throughout our dinner the two workers remained arguing with each other, outwardly discussing staffing issues and leaving us to feel unwelcome. Upon leaving, we packed up our leftovers and returned to the counter in search of a bag to place our food in. When asking the staff for a bag, we were thrown a stack of paper bags and told to take what we needed. Since the bag looked to be on the smaller end, we asked if this bag would fit the aluminum tray of food that we had leftover, to which the staff replied "I don't know, go figure it out for yourself." The food was decent, the pizza was crispy but nothing to write home about. During the time we dined in the options for pizza were a bit limited (understandably). The penne vodka was just okay, we felt as if it was pretty bland and heavy on the cream. The best thing consumed here was the Philly cheesesteak - messy and cheesy in the best way, but also lacking flavor and could have used a sharper cheese or even some salt. The bread was fresh and soft, which would be great for other hero sandwiches they serve. With the food being mediocre and the service horrific, we definitely did not feel welcome when dining in here. Throwing items at customers seems to be a common activity here, along with dismissive remarks and constant arguing between the staff making you feel as if you've intruded on personal matters. If the service were better my group would have considered returning, but this experience has left a bad taste in our mouths overall.

    The absolute best! Their food is always seasoned and tastes so good! Their pizza has generous…read moreamounts of toppings and it tastes so good. We use them for every family party!

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    Nino's Pizza & Subs
    Nino's Pizza & Subs - 24. Grilled Chicken Salad

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    Casa Ragazzi

    Casa Ragazzi

    4.0(34 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Went here for New Year's Eve just to get out of the house, and it ended up being a great choice…read more The space is very upscale with an intimate vibe--perfect for a date night or special occasion. The staff was friendly and attentive, and service was efficient with no long wait times. The drinks were excellent, and the food definitely lived up to the atmosphere. Located right in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, it's a great spot if you're looking for a classy night out.

    We were raving about this place after our first visit so we were excited to return and suggested it…read morefor my friend's birthday dinner. Unfortunately the food and the service both did not live up to what we experienced the first time around. The 3 fish dishes we got left much to be desired, pretty bland. The mocktails were ok but not as wonderful as the ones we had the last time we were here and ones we liked were no longer on the menu. - Melagrana Sprint - Rosso Vivo - Rosemary Lemonade - Lemon Gassosa - Toscana Salad (Tuscan black kale salad with gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar) - Guancia Brasata con Polenta (Slow-braised beef cheek glazed in gravy sauce, served with creamy and crispy polenta) - Capesante (Gratinated scallops with lemon jelly, cauliflower vanilla sauce and marinated cauliflower) - (2) Pesce del Giorno (Fresh fish of the day selected by our Chef) - Cernia alla Mediterranea (Grouper with Mediterranean sauce, garlic confit, cherry tomatoes and capers) - Bigoli all'Anatra (Bigoli pasta with slow braised duck leg and crunchy breadcrumbs) - Espresso - (2) Melodia D'autunno (Vanilla cream, cinnamon crumble, puff pastry, caramelized almond, and warm flambé apple) The space is still beautiful and we did appreciate that we were able to dine upstairs this time. Not sure if we will be back as it no longer was a five star place for us.

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    Casa Ragazzi - Downstairs

    Downstairs

    Casa Ragazzi - Cacio e pepe

    Cacio e pepe

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