I have visited Lubrano's several times for dinner and it does not disappoint. It's a located in a strip mall in Mannasquan. When you walk in, you are standing in front of a pizza counter but there is a nice dining room attached for lunch/dinner. I have yet to try the pizza since I usually just come for dinner. At the table, they start with hot bread and olive oil to dip. The bread is super delicious and dangerously addictive. For appetizers, I have tried the Stuffed Zucchini Flowers and Calamari. Both are great options. For an entree, I usually order the Chicken Parm or Seafood Pescatore Linguine. Most recently, I tried the Spicy Garlicky Salmon, which came highly recommended by other Yelpers. It was the perfect amount of garlic flavor and came with a side of creamy mashed potatoes. Everything I have tried at Lubrano's has been amazing and the portions are huge. I usually bring home leftovers and can make another meal out of it! It's BYOB which is a great plus. You have to make a reservation even during the week. This place fills up very fast. Lubrano's is a must visit at the Jersey Shore! read more

Lubrano's Trattoria - Spicy Garlicky Salmon - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

So....we waited 30 minutes....not terrible because 1. We spent the time shopping for wine to BYOB 2. The young man who took our names to alert us was apparently the owner's son and was super nice. When we were seated all was well until it wasn't. *Positives, The bread was delish, the sauce for the calamari was outstanding, the server was nice (kind of felt he was putting on an accent to play the role though - I know sounds weird, but true) and the bus boys attentive! -Negatives: the food was just ok. I'm sorry, but I really wanted to like it! The pasta was over cooked and my husband's dish needed more seasoning. Still worth taking home because homemade food is still honorable leftovers, but I would give the whole experience a 3.5 out of 5. I respect this establishment because it's a family owned business but I guess my expectations were just a little too high. The best of luck to you all. read more

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This charming Italian restaurant is located in a bustling strip mall. It's BYOB and it offers a new take on a pizzeria restaurant. When you enter, it looks like a traditional pizzeria, but when you go through the doors, it's a cozy, welcoming Italian restaurant. Service is exceptional. The place was packed so reservations are highly recommended. Now onto the food: they make authentic Italian dishes at reasonable prices. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I recommend Agrodolce calamari. And the chicken cutlet Parm was delicious. End the night with some Nutella cheesecake. read more

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Great dinner Artichokes were tasty Spicy shrimp hot the spot My veal dish was one of the best I've had Byo Service was good Just need to clean the floor it's greasy. Otherwise it's a solid 4 read more

We visited this strip mall pizzeria/restaurant on a Saturday. We had a 5 o'clock reservation but still had to wait about 20 minutes (maybe a little more) to get seated. The place was packed. We brought a couple of bottles of wine, which was nice since it's BYOB. It took another 10-15 minutes for them to take our orders and about 30 minutes after that to receive our appetizers, but honestly, it was all worth it. We tried several appetizers, including fried calamari, eggplant rollatini, and clams casino. For our mains, we had burrata ravioli, lasagna, and veal Parmesan. Dessert was cheesecake & tiramisu. Everything was excellent. I'd give them a 4.5 if that was an option. read more

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Good food, huge portions, reasonable prices. Veal parm was good but calamari was mediocre.

Amazing food, large portions and great service. Make sure to make reservations as they are always busy. Place is beautiful, clean, and cozy. read more

Great food here! Popular spot. Puzza to go or sit down dinner. The Lubrano's chicken is excellent. Really tasty. Bread is really great too. Friendly staff. read more

Local gem, great food , good ambiance not to noisy, very family friendly. Service was quick and good. This place will be 5 if they had alcohol. They have a liquor store next door and that helps but I'm just not a fan of byob. Also they took us without reservations on Mother's Day. Chicken cambiota was a great dish read more

Lubrano's Trattoria - Chicken Ciambotta was amazing - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Never disappoints at Lubrano's.! Monk fish special was excellent. All 4 of us were very happy with our meal. read more

The Eggplant Parmigiana is by far the best I have ever had. Service at Lubranos is always courteous and friendly. My "GO TO" Italian restaurant! read more

Classic strip mall Italian joint! BYOB, with a liquor store right next door. Service was prompt and very friendly! They were able to accommodate a group of 4 on a weekend without a reservation. Generous portions ranging approx $20-$30 per entree. read more

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I ordered eggplant rollitini that was below par. It had more cheese than eggplant and it was laid flat on the plate. our waiter disappared and went to Shop Rite. Needless to say we waited a long time for our order. service and food was below par read more

Lubranos always hits home for me. I can always know that any pasta on the menu will be delicious. Service was slightly slower on a Wednesday night, but I think it's because of the larger group. Very much a family and homey interior, is not too spacious so feels very good. Highly recommend the agrdolce. read more

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The best veal parmigiana around. Plus, the hot bread (which they bake themselves) before the meal is very tasty.

I have been waiting to try Lubranos for some time now and i'm sorry i waited so long. The food is spectacular. I ordered Escarole and Bean Soup and couldn't stop eating it. Their bread and herbed dipping oil amazing. i will be ordering ALL my Italian food here. I am Italian an couldn't get enough of their home style Italian food. My husband ordered yesterday from them as he's in rehab to gain strength and not only did he rave about the mussels marinara but had every nurse and aide on his floor enjoying the bread and oil As i said THEY ARE THE BEST! A must try! read more

Returned here last night to celebrate my wife's 71st birthday. Food was superb. I had stuffed veal in brown sauce with mashed potatoes & summer vegetables. My wife enjoyed a serving of chicken Murphy. Salad was included. The bread was delicious. It is a BYOB & I'd recommend reservations especially on a weekend. We have many wonderful Italian restaurants in this area & Lubrano's should be rated near the top for tasty dishes. read more

We called in an order to go, as the dine in is very loud and always crowded! The food here is outstanding! My fellow diner and I split the wedge salad it huge and absolutely divine! We also both ordered the same entree. It was a rigatoni with chicken and Gorgonzola! Specifically what we ordered for! Heaven on earth! The bread that was given with this order was also super delish and flavorful! Highly recommend eating here! read more

My family has been going to Lubrano's for many years and it's become a staple for us to gather together. We've had tons of celebrations here and love Lubrano's for the warm ambiance, friendly attentive service, and delicious food. Some of my favorites are the sautéed escarole (the nuts, raisins, and capers add so much flavor), Agrodolce Shrimp & Calamari (A MUST ORDER. One of my favorite appetizers ever! That sweet and sour balsamic sauce is incredible), and the lobster ravioli (so creamy and decadent). I've tried a bunch of other dishes and everything has been tasty and filling. It's located in an unassuming strip mall right off the highway, but don't let that fool you - the food speaks for itself. read more

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We made a reservation for a party of 12 on a Monday at 5:15pm. When you make a reservation early in the evening with multiple children under four, you do so under the auspices that you will be served more quickly. Lubrano's level of service can best be described as a colossal failure. It took 90 minutes for us to receive our meals; simple foods like a bowl of spaghetti with butter for a three year old, took 90 minutes. At no point in the entire dinner was I asked if I would like anything to drink. McDonalds, the IRS, even the DMV have dramatically better service than Lubrano's. After a 90 minute wait, we were greeted with large and unimpressive dishes. Purely on food quality it would sit between 3 or 4 stars, varying by dish. Nothing memorable other than the awful service. read more

Ordered a margherita pizza and this is what I got. Mind you, their website says this for their description "Pizza made with the utmost attention to the details of Old school Neapolitan pizza making. Fresh homemade dough, sauce made with imported Italian tomatoes, fresh basil and homemade fresh wet mozzarella." Does this look "traditional" or "Neapolitan" to you? I called them because it was so bad that I was sure there was a mistake but nope, when I went to pick up the replacement it was the EXACT SAME. Why even have this on the menu? How often do people ask if this is the correct order? Here's an update to reply to the extremely rude owner: Yes, I received two because you told me to take it. I told you that if this was what it was supposed to be then you could keep it, but you insisted. Yes I tried it, it was average at best. You charged me $4 extra for a glorified cheese pizza. How about you spend your time making sure that your menu is clear instead of leaving rude replies to your yelp reviews? If I'd have known this is what I'd be getting I'd have gone to Rella's or Squan Tavern and after this reply, I'll never be giving you my money again. Thank you! read more

Lubrano's Trattoria - A normal cheese pizza, not margherita. - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Food, service and atmosphere were great. I will be returning to this place. It was packed so make a reservation. read more

Lubrano's Trattoria - Shrimp,peas,Prosciutto and fettuccine with a creamy sauce - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Our favorite Italian restaurant in Ocean County. Highly recommend. I usually order the linguine with red clam sauce and it's always great. Service exceptional too. read more

My cousin ordered take-out the other night; I chose the baked pasta combo (stuffed shells, manicotti and cheese ravioli); it reminded me of a favorite combo dish of different elements from another restaurant that I'm no longer local to. Plus, everything on Lubrano's menu sounded amazing, so why not try a combo for my 1st order? The pasta combo is delightful, filled and topped with cheese, giving a mix of texture for cheese lovers! Added to that is a chunky meat sauce rounding out a generous portion that will satisfy your hunger! (Served in an eye-catching bowl at my cousin's house, but I'd love to dine at Lubrano's sometime as well). read more

Lubrano's Trattoria - Baked Pasta Combo - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Great food. Great service. Highly recommended. Need 85 characters. Stupid. Still not 85?

We had the Most delicious pasta dishes . Authentic Italian in a great atmosphere the portions are generous so come hungry and be prepared to have leftovers. My husband had the rigatoni bolognese and I had the rolo version. The barata was fresh and delicious. Don't forget your favorite wine it is a byo but if you do there is a wine outlet two doors down. Don't let the fact that its in a plaza deter you or you will Miss this gem. Reservations are needed because it is that good ! Can't wait to bring the family and friends back. . read more

Great food and great pizza. Exactly how Italian food is supposed to taste. Also it's a mom and pop place which makes it even better. So tired of generic restaurant food and generic experiences. read more

Amazing find! Stumbled upon this restaurant visiting friends in Wall. Never would have expected to find such a gem in a shopping center. We live in Princeton with no shortage of great restaurants but we will definitely be making a trip back just for the food and service.... And THE BREAD! read more

The food is always delicious. We loved the Salmon Piccata, the Escarole and the Cesar Salad. Call ahead for reservations because it is popular! read more

We were looking for some good Italian food before a show at the local Algonquin Theater and guess what ? we found it here. Got an early 5:00 PM reservation on a Saturday and the place was already packed when we arrived. As you walk in there is an area for takeout and to the right and through the doors is the restaurant area. Beautiful atmosphere inside the restaurant with brick walls and a cozy and casual feel we were promptly seated at a nice window seat. It's a BYOB and our server Alessandro was great and attentive even though the restaurant was busy, he opened our bottle of wine and proceeded to tell us about the specials. To start we chose one of the special apps, the Fried Zucchini Flowers stuffed with fresh mozzarella which were very delicious. For our mains, my wife saw on the menu that they claim to have the best Chicken Parmigiana you will ever eat and you know what, they may be right. Homemade breaded chicken cutlet, pounded thin, crisp around the ends , covered in a delicious sauce and cheese and finished in their oven, it was excellent. For my main, I felt like a seafood dish and asked our waiter what was best and he suggested the Linguine Pescatore, shrimp, clams, New Zealand mussels, calamari, mussels and scallops, sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil and finished in a Diavolo plum marinara sauce. I loved it, the seafood all fresh, tender and delicious. Good food, reasonable prices and a BYOB, my wife and I loved this spot and we will definitely be back. read more

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Lubrano's is a classic NJ strip mall Italian joint - looks unassuming and is next to a nail salon but churns out fantastic food. Some of our favorites include the Buffalo calamari, spicy garlicky shrimp, pasta rags, the steaks, spicy vodka sauce, and of course, the free bread with oil. You can't go wrong with anything here. You get a lot of value out of your meal - expect leftovers, the portions are huge. Servers are all great and take care of you. And last but not least, it's a BYOB which adds the cherry on top of this gem. Call to make a reservation - otherwise you'll wait hours for a table on a weekend evening night. read more

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Outstanding!! Every dish is cooked with care and love. Their homemade focaccia bread that they serve with dinner is to die for! Try their chicken parm it gets baked in the pizza oven, super crispy! The portions are great sizes, salad comes with your meal, AND a BYOB. Total home run and one of our favorite spots to eat! Thank you guys for always being so consistent! read more

Amazing good, amazing service and amazing prices/portions!! I love Lubranos! Our server was attentive and friendly. He lit our birthday cake candle twice for us to get some good photos. Everything we ate was amazing I can't pick a favorite. Everyone had food to take home for a second dinner. Also it is BYOB! read more

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The food was delicious as always, but the problem was we were feeling rushed to get out coming up to us while we were still eating, asking us if we're done the busboy takes my wife's salad and she wasn't even done was making us very uncomfortable we're sitting at the table enjoying glass of wine after dinner and the waiter comes up takes paid bill and the tip I understand you have to turn over the tables but I am also paying good money to enjoy your meal like I said the food was delicious. just was felt pushed I hate posting bad reviews, but this was overboard read more

I have been there for lunch and it was very nice I took my two boys for dinner this evening and it was a nightmare 2 hours later we still did not have our dinner we told them to wrap it up we had fried calamari for appetizers and I told them that it was chewy they wanted to take the whole plate away and we told them I was starving it was completely downhill from there 2 hours later we still had no dinner and no reason why I will never go back there again I will never recommend that place again they must have had problems in their kitchen because they've never experienced anything like this at any restaurant and when my younger son spoke up the manager was very disrespectful to him I will never go back there read more

5 STARS Always , from the min you're greeted to the end of a Delicious Meal ‼ Wonderful Staff who are dedicated to making your meal special and are always on point . You will not be disappointed it's Phenomenal read more

We first discovered Lubrano's by chance while heading down the Shore one summer, and it quickly became a place we return to year-round. Living in Staten Island, we're no strangers to great Italian food or quick trips into NYC, yet we consistently choose to make the 40-minute drive to Lubrano's with friends and family. The food is outstanding and easily holds its own against many Italian restaurants in Staten Island and New York City--at a much more reasonable price. The drive is easier, more affordable, and the BYOB is a great bonus. The Lubrano family clearly takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every visit. Reservations are a must, as they're packed seven days a week. Between friends and family, we've created quite a fan base, and every guest we've brought has loved it just as much. read more

Came here with a group of 6 after a performance at the Algonquin Theatre (already wrote the review). The place was packed and I am thankful that they were able to accomodate my request to change my reservation t 5pm from 6pm! Starting off with their excellent bread, spices and olive oil gave us time to decide on entrees. Two of us went with the Pork Chop Murphy (Pan seared bone in chop with plenty of Murphy sauce with onions, mushrooms, hot & sweet cherry peppers and potatoes), Two went with Chicken Mirtilli & Gorganzola (carmelized shallots, sun dried cranberries and sweet gorganzola and a Sherry-Balsamic deniglaze. Add to that a Veal and Chicken Parmigiana with pasta and Shrimp Scampi with pasta. Shared desserts consisted of Apple Crum Pie a la mode and Chocolate cake. Both were terrific! The restaurant is BYOB and reservations are recommended at all times. As an aside, their take out area was extremely busy. read more

I love this place! It's BYOB, the prices are fair and the food is great. There's plenty of seating and the service is awesome! I would definitely come here any day after a long beach day! Insta: @thehungrysw read more

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Make sure you make a reservation. Local gem, always busy. Portions are large and good for sharing. Quality is very good Italian.