Saw this restaurant on Instagram so had to try it. It was worth the 1.5 hr drive from PA…read more Maria took amazing care of us! She was funny, charming, and on top of everything. Lots of team work from the rest of the staff too. The restaurant is cozy with a fun vibe. The food was out of this world! And the portions were HUGE! They had to add another table so we had enough room. I had the mussels (the sauce was so good I used the spoon to finish it like a soup) , the pasta special (sea urchin with shrimp - where else can you try sea urchin??), and tiramisu. The rest of my family had the Siciliano antipasti (tried the eggplant - to die for!), calamari, seafood salad, cod special (WOW!), pappardelle, lobster ravioli special, eggplant, bomba dessert. Cannot wait to return for more!!!

So the 'Let's try something new' is becoming a 'go to'. The…read moreBYOB Italian restaurant is small, loud, and always crowded - channel not only the food from Italy. Started with the meat balls - the sauce is unreal. Calamari is still too salty for me but fresh and tasty. I had the carbonara this time and commented if the chef could add a little extra guanciale - he did not disappoint! We also had the pork chop with potatoes and peppers - very moist. Call early for a reservation.

Intimate, spotless restaurant. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and promptly brought to our…read moretable. Our server, Marco, made us feel like regulars from the start. Appetizers: arancini, calamari, and eggplant parm. All were exceptionally good. Next time, I plan on having the arancini and eggplant as my main meal. My better half had the pappardelle special, which I happily finished after she couldn't eat any more. Prima had the monkfish, which she's still talking about a week later. I had the cacio e pepe--perfectly balanced in flavor. For dessert, we shared hazelnut gelato, just as good as any we've had in Europe. BYOB, plenty of parking, and the ambiance was excellent. We'll be back to try the rest of the menu after the deep freeze. Looking forward to having a bike nights this coming spring/summer.

With more Italian restaurants per square mile in Jersey than any other type of cuisine, we decided…read moreon Amore Ristorante, located off of Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park, for Saturday night dinner. The reservation was easily made via Yelp. We have discovered this establishment by chance every time en route to one of the entrances on Garrett Mountain. Unfortunately, the exterior doesn't draw one in. However, upon arrival as first-timers, my partner, our friends, and I were greeted by the host and got a table in the corner at this cozy, warm, and welcoming interior with simple decor of pictures of Italy and music playing throughout the two dining areas. The menu offered Southern Italian cuisine and was limited, but we found meals we liked. Miguel was our server and made us feel so welcome; he read out the specials. As an appetizer, we decided on the Polpette Amore (meatballs) and Charcuterie Board. For our main meal, we opted for Papardelle Bolognese, Linguine Alle Vongole, and Lasagna. Complimentary bread started our meal. The pasta was homemade, but the meat sauce was bland. The Linguine Alle Vongole was tasty and well seasoned. The portions were healthy, and the price was comparable to the area. The staff was super attentive and always taking good care of us.

The food was amazing! The service was awesome and the servers were very welcoming and friendly. It…read morewas authentic Italian and the ambience made me feel as if I was in Italy!

We have been here before. The portions are large, the staff is nice, and their classic dishes were…read moreon point. The chicken parmigano was excellent, the fish dishes were tasty, and the appetizers (stuffed artichoke,coconut shrimp, and fried calamari) were all great. Only one special that didn't hit the spot for us (zucchini with a peach salad on top). The restaurant looks very authentic European including an exposed stone wall.

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Popolari. Even though it's BYOB, we ended up buying…read moretheir Cabernet and it was fantastic. I finished too quickly and am ordering another as the price itself seemed like a steal. Honestly, every single thing we ordered was excellent. The calamari was fresh and perfectly done, the spicy penne vodka was incredible, the Caesar salad was crisp and flavorful, and the veal Francese was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. I have favorite restaurants and I compare it to all of them and it's crazy how amazing every meal they served was. What makes it even better is that the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and the overall experience. A special shoutout to Adam, our waiter, who was delightful, attentive, friendly, and made the whole night even better. He even took the time to tell us about the history of the deli, something I love, and it's incredible how storied this restaurant is. Great food, great service, great wine, and great value. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Popolari to anyone looking for a genuinely excellent meal.

I thought this place would be busy on a Saturday night so made a reservation but was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find the restaurant not so busy for an early dinner. There is a small little parking lot that can fit 4-5 cars right off the main road. Inside was decorated with cute Christmas decor, and the domestic violence scene from Godfather Part 1 casually playing on the TV while I'm trying to eat my food. Good variety of options of appetizers, small shared plates, pizza, fresh pasta, and entrées to choose from our group decided to split the popular pizza. Then everyone offended for themselves - our table ordered the gnocchi with pesto and chicken Milanese, chicken parmigiana with penne, Arancini, and the "focaccia"/house garlic bread. The Arancini was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and luscious on the inside. The pizza was a perfect sweet and savory combo of burrata, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze. The pesto was a bit thin and ate a little soupier than I prefer. Buyer beware with the focaccia - although it's called focaccia, it's also listed under the pizzas so it was served thin and crispy like a pizza rather than thick and fluffy like we had been expecting. I would absolutely return again to try all the other dishes, especially the shared plates, different pizzas, and other fresh pasta offerings.

Went back here and was still amazed by the food. They are currently under construction, but it did…read morenot affect the quality of the food at all. Still delicious-stuffed artichoke, fried calamari, seafood pasta, and steak. Great from start to finish. Our waiter was very attentive and had a great personality. The inside is being redone. I can't wait to see the end product as I am sure it will be spectacular.

Delish! Wow - what a great place! Went for Saturday lunch. Wish they had a lunch menu on the…read moreweekends; you can only get the dinner menu on weekends. My friend & I enjoyed some pinot grigio, delish bread with a fantastic dipping oil, Homemade Rigatoni - to die for, yummy penne arrabiata, affogato, & a fruit cup. Service was excellent!

Excellent service excellent food. The owner and his wife are very cordial. I highly recommend this…read moreplace. However, he sold the place so someone else is running it. I have not been there with the new owners. I went there when Giuseppe owned it.

Wonderful food and service. It has become our go to place. All good. Comfortable and you can have a…read moreconversation.

I wish this restaurant could be closer to where I live in Bayside Queens because I would definitely…read moreeat there once a week!! Had dinner there tonight with your friends and the food was excellent. Two of us had the red snapper and we asked for to be prepared livornaise style as opposed to what was on the menu and it was wonderful. We both cleared our plates, my other friend ordered the shrimp Fra Diablo over broccoli Rabe and she loved that as well. The service is wonderful the kitchen is very accommodating and the ambience is nice. Even though there was a three-piece combo playing quiet music from the 70s we were easily able to hear each other talk and enjoy our meals. I will definitely be returning!!!

Came here for a late Christmas Eve dinner, the staff was very nice well knowledged about the…read morespecial menu for the evening. The food was delicious, better than anticipated. The owner is funny, I couldn't decide which cheesecake I wanted for dessert so he gave me all of the slices from my choices in individual to go containers. Very sweet of him! I can't wait to go back.

The tiramisu has the perfect coffee and sweetness blend! The ferre roche cake is to best along with…read morethe triple chocolate. The coffee is fresh and creamy.

Palazzone 1960 in Wayne is a wonderful spot if you're looking for high-quality Italian food (lunch)…read moreand pastries. It's a bit small for a dining in spot, but the team more than makes up for it; everyone is incredibly polite, welcoming, and happy to help. The food is fresh and truly outstanding. The bread alone will make you feel like you're in Europe, and the pastries are absolutely delectable and worth every penny. Everything travels well, too, making it a perfect stop for bringing food to a party or gathering. Definitely a go-to spot for quality and authenticity!

The servers were so helpful and authentic about the food. The show and choose really helped us make…read moreour choices. There were 6 of us. We took all 5 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 5 desserts. We were fully stuffed. We're coming back in a week or two.

I'm never disappointed when I come here! The staff is so nice and everything I've had on their…read moremenu is delicious. Try the Halibut special!

It's been a few years since I've been but ..I'll keep this short & sweet .. it definitely was one…read moreof the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at!!. I think I've been there 3-4 times a good close friend always has his family celebrations they're ..5 star all the way !!

From arrival by hostess , servers , kitchen etc all a10! Menu choices large variety. Pork chop ;…read morecacio pepe & cappellini pasta& chicken scarparello all best i have had anywhere ! Room itself seating , lighting great ambiance. And BYOB ! Wow