Along the densely wooded highway along Howell Township, you will find this small pizzeria…read more Website: 7/10 Its bare-minimal design brings you to the home page, where you will find the specials. I could not figure out what the prices were on the menu items. The color scheme had the basic Italian flag colors that stood out on the beige-and-brown background. Brand: 5/10 The backstory behind Lino's Pizza is that it is a family-owned establishment in operation for more than 35 years according to the website. Though, while the website does use an Italian chef as a mascot, he does not have a name. The logo outside was fading and the floral wallpaper crinkled with age. With that being said, I did appreciate the Italian aesthetics of the pizzeria in terms of the interior architecture with the entrance leading directly to a line before the counter. Concerning related merchandise, I immediately noticed that Lino's Pizza had their own soda brand distributed by Island Girls Beverage available in a handful of flavors. Ambiance: 7/10 The basic eating area sufficed with plenty of tables with multiple chairs each, with plenty of space separating two rows of tables. The television was a bit too intrusive. Service: 10/10 The staff was amicable and maintained good rapport with us. Wait Time: 10/10 I did not have to worry about waiting for our meals, since they delivered a free basket of bread and butter to our table before our meals came. We did not experience any interruptions. Food: 8/10 I ordered the Buffalo Style Chicken Wrap with Lino's Pizza brand of Tealicious soda and with complementary bread and butter. While it is meant to have a cold wrap, I did find a thin strand of hair inside, which automatically fails the preparedness. The Tealicious soda was fresh from the refrigerator. For a wrap with messy ingredients like bleu cheese and hot sauce, the wrap managed to retain its form until the very last bites. The wrap had the pleasant, earthy smell of buffalo chicken. The bleu cheese gave the Buffalo Style Chicken Wrap a warm texture, while the hot sauce definitely delivered heat that managed to have a tanginess without it overwhelming me. The tomatoes, lettuce, and onions also complemented the overall dish. The chicken bits and the wrap itself were a bit unassuming. The Tealicious soda, which is carbonated black tea, definitely had a unique taste despite the underwhelming carbonation. The Buffalo Style Chicken Wrap and the Tealicious soda did leave satisfying aftertastes. I will say that I never had a buffalo chicken wrap, and it was not a terrible experience. Worth The Money?: 7/10 I hoped going to Lino's Pizza would help alleviate my despair, hopelessness, and mid-back pain. I will say that while we came in the moment shortly after opening, we found plenty of options to sit and not a lot of ruckus all around. It only alleviated me just a little since I did not feel any immediate flare-ups. The strongest pathos to the brand is its status as a family-owned business spanning many decades. Indeed, every family in the country is a manufactory within itself, as Thomas Jefferson wrote to John Adams. However, if it were to continue to operate, it would need to evolve with time. The establishment would benefit with updating many aspects, such as the menus, the interior, the exterior, and the mascot. I did like how they relied on a soda distributor for their soda brand. I express curiosity as to whether they sell them in packs, and about the sources of the ingredients for their menu items. Sourcing from the abundant local farms throughout Monmouth County would definitely apply the local multiplier effect to Lino's Pizza and Howell Township community. Can I say the overall price was worth two Yelp dollar signs out of three? Probably not. Rating: 4/5 Stars Despite the underwhelming status of Lino's Pizza, I still have hope in a family-owned establishment like this. Recommend To... Anyone who lives nearby that highway where Lino's Pizza situates if they are looking for catering which the establishment offers. I would also recommend it to anyone looking for a local soda brand.

The pizza was thin crust and crispy with fantastic flavor and great cheese! Quick service and very…read morefamily friendly.

I stopped in at this local pizzeria and got dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I…read morewalked in and was greeted! I sat in the dining area. I ordered: Mussels Marinara Thin Crust Pizza Olives Bolognese Penne Shrimp Scampi Linguini Detroit Style Cheesesteak Pizza The food was really tasty with the Detroit Style Pizza being my favorite! It was sooo tasty! All in all a great experience!

Absolutely the best bar pies!! Only downside is we had requested double cut and they said they…read moredon't do that. I'm not sure how difficult it is to do 4 more pass through of the pizza cutter. But pizza was delicious for sure!

What a pleasant visit! Hospitality, smiles, then the…read moredelicious margarita slice...the crust, the sauce, the cheese, very satisfying. I learned they cater, so definitely I am having an office lunch catered with them. 5 stars for sure.

We were in the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try…read more I ordered the Gourmet Roll, with Sausage, pepper and onion - I liked this. This combo reminds me of my dad because he used to eat this. Hubs got the Grandma Veggie Balsamic slice. This has spinach, mushrooms, breaded eggplant and zucchini, and roasted peppers on a layer of melted mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. This was hubs' favorite of the two. He said that the combination reminded him of LA but with a better crust. He'd probably order this again. I thought this was ok and pretty healthy. Service was friendly and quick. Will return to try other items on the menu!

Located in an unassuming strip mall is the beloved Brooklyn Square Pizza. The mothership. This…read morerestaurant opened up in 2013! It was a quiet Monday, President's Day, late afternoon and coming back from a road trip. Brooklyn Square was the perfect pit stop! We had some pizza, some pasta and some salad and it was all really good. Our server highly recommended sandwich #17 and it was so good. I would have never ordered a grilled shrimp panini - - but this one was loaded with shrimp, avocado, broccoli rabe and fresh mozz -- SO GOOD - - definitely try that one! Service was also very good. Our server had so much patience - - it's hard to decide on an order because everything is so good! There's a reason Dave Portnoy gave Brooklyn Square a 8.9 rating - - the signature "upside down" pizza is so good. (Cheese on the bottom, sauce on the top). It's actually hard to even pick one slice - - so you'll have to go back and try other ones. My husband loves the eggplant rollatini....breaded eggplant rolled with ricotta, spinach, roasted red peppers with mozz on top - -that brings him back to Brooklyn Square every time! There are also quite a few other locations - Manalapan, Toms River, Bradley Beach, and the new Shrewsbury restaurant. I can't wait for them to open up their Marlboro location!

Stopped at Brooklyn Square Pizza on the way home from a weekend trip in NYC and it was the perfect…read moremove. We ordered 7 pies for our bus ride and every slice was a hit! Fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, the only problem was that we should've ordered 10 pies because it disappeared fast. The spinach artichoke pie was especially amazing... creamy, perfectly balanced, and a standout favorite. Great pizza, great decision, and now officially a must-stop anytime we're passing through.

My last review was 2017- but I've ate here here probably 40 times since then and every time the…read morefood has been fantastic. It's usually just my hubby and I. Dinner always 100% delicious. We started with the meatballs, hubby had the calzone, which to me is really a two meal dish and 1/2 half goes home... I'll get back to that. I like the white clam sauce with linguine it's delicious, it's another large portion and 1/2 went home with us.... because they have zeppoles YES!!! Now they are light, airy and have tons of powdered sugar on them and I am ok with that- if you need a sauce they come with chocolate sauce on the side- my husband likes them this way--- but I prefer raspberry sauce myself, I'm not Italian and I have been told by my hubby's family and Italians it's powdered sugar only and if you need sauce, would chocolate or Nutella be allowed! ! end of discussion lol- .......but here I am sitting on my couch eating "our" zeppoles with powdered sugar and raspberry sauce, typing on my keyboard with powdered sugar fingers!! and he's legit cringing !! BAWAWAWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (EVIL REDHEAD LAUGH)

I pass by here so many times on my way home finially decided to stop in?…read more The staff was very friendly , and seated us right away! The server brought us bread . Bread was kinda dry so not my favorite and wasn't a fan of the oil that it came with , just felt blan , maybe an infused oil or butter would have been better ! We ordered from the happy hour menu , got crab poppers and boneless wings. The server was nice helping me choose a sauce that worked for me. The wings were very good but I wouldn't consider the prices happy hour prices at all! We also ordered Zuppa do pesce with garlic cream sauce instead of the plum and it was definitely very good! The interior was nice , more of a relaxing Italian vibe!

First time here, very good, pretty much everything. However gonna give it a few minor cons…read more 1. The silverware dirty 2. No offer of bread , didn't even come as a side nor did a side salad come with the baked dish. 3. $30 for 2 things , just pretty pricey. 4. No cheese at all in the Chicken Caesar Salad Now the pros, Everything taste very fresh, very well cooked, Chicken flavorful, The red sauce sweet and homemade and the pasta well cooked.

I love quick Italian food and this was the spot. When I arrived I parked in the lot. I walked in…read moreand was greeted. Lisa was my server and she was super nice. I ordered the: Mussels Marinara Stuffed Rigatoni with vodka sauce Shrimp Scampi Brooklyn Sicilian Pizza with spinach I really enjoyed the mussels the most and the pizza was great! All in all I had a good experience!

The service and the food was really good. The restaurant was clean. Recommend this place.read more

After visiting the awesome Floor Store, we were looking for a quick bite, and Kevin recommended…read morehere. We had slices of supreme, chicken bacon ranch, arugula, and cheesesteak. I love thin crust pizza and Round Pei served really really good thin crust pizza! The place is clean and the service was quick. Too bad we live over an hour away but if you're in the area, you should definitely try it!

Here in Farmingdale, you will find an Italian ristorante that is unlike all the others…read more Brand: 4/5 While L'Olivia Pizzeria and Ristorante is not the only Italian restaurant around the block, it does differentiate itself with a more prestigious aesthetic, from the cursive font to the opaque interior and the paintings along the walls. I also do appreciate the flower that stands behind the name of the restaurant as the logo. However, I do think that the fancy aesthetics works too much for the restaurant to the point of exclusion. I confess that I have held reluctance in frequenting L'Olivia thinking that the prices would not be the only things that would exclude me. Website: 5/5 The subtle touches such as the faded images in the background and the entrance of the sections as you scroll down make L'Olivia's website easy and good enough to navigate. I especially like the B-Roll footage of the establishment during its busy hours. Most of the menu items do not have images, however the simple yet effective color scheme outweighs these minute issues. It offers catering and showcases the events taking place there. Ambiance: 5/5 From the opaque tiles and walls to the intricate light shades above, these parts of the establishment gave the experience a soothing vibe. Also, every booth and table had the right amount of space to separate them. I can imagine even in busy, hectic days the ambiance would suffice anyone. The mostly soft classic rock songs playing over the radio, ranging from U2 to Neil Young to the Eagles, made the experience satisfying at the right volume. Accompanied with the rest of the ambiance, the cushy seats and backs of the booths would have made me fall asleep. Service: 5/5 Even before entering the establishment, I felt accommodated. The staff made sure that I got my order specifically tailored. They also brought themselves up to technology with the Clover option of cash or credit, and receipt or no receipt. Wait Time: 5/5 I had no interruptions throughout the time I waited for my order. Food: 5/5 I ordered the eggplant parmigiano entree with beans and potatoes, while excluding the salad and pasta. The eggplant slices held their forms while maintaining a softness so succinct it made cut it with a soft knife easy to do. The well-cooked meal gave off a warm sensation, from the robustness of the eggplants to the filling sauce to the tangy cheese. The potatoes and the beans had a crisp taste. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The food represents L'Olivia well, with its prominent Italian influence making it worthwhile compared to any chain eatery like Olive Garden. Honestly, I cannot tell if the food or the ambiance had the best presentation. The time it took to take my order and prepare it felt appropriate, for I managed to write nearly half a page before it arrived, and nothing in the establishment felt intrusive. I will say that the eggplant parmigiano in a good mood throughout the day, while the ambiance suited me during my writing. So, I will say that the food outweighed every other aspect. As noted before, I thought I would feel unwelcome based on the prestigious aesthetics, but it turned out that my fears had no foundation, since I felt accommodated throughout the experience. The website can in a way satisfy you with its descriptions of Italian dishes in plain terms without coming across as condescending. I did think that the eggplant parmigiano entree had a high price. Would I say that the overall experience made the food worth it? I would absolutely say so. L'Olivia would definitely serve as my first choice if picking an Italian restaurant near me. I do not have any major suggestions to improve the experience. Rating: 5/5 Stars I feel hope for L'Olivia Pizzeria and Ristorante. It may not be the only ristorante in town, but it occupies its own niche with its uniquely soothing environment. Recommend To... Anyone preparing an event or a celebration, especially since the establishment is BYOB. I also recommend if you plan to go during its slower, quieter hours because the calm vibe can ensure that you have a good rest of the day.

A group of 45 went to L'Olivias after a movie. Never been to this restaurant. Everything was setup…read morefor us ahead of time and we had plenty of seating. We had 2 salads on the table: one Insalata Della Casa and one Caesar salad. Both were cold and very fresh. The Italian bread was served hot and the outside was very crisp. They served us Fried Zucchini Sticks, fried Calamari as appetizers. The fried zucchini was hot and delicious. The calamari was fine just right and nut chewy. For main dishes we had Olivia's Rigatoni Vodka, Eggplant Rollatini, Chicken Marsala and sautéed green beans with oven potatoes. Dessert was small cannoli's and biscotti's with hot, strong coffee. There was enough food for everyone and we even took food home. They've been in business for about a year and the owner John is delightful and very accommodating. John' staff did a wonderful job and made sure we had everything we needed and more. Had a wonderful experience at L'Olivias and would go back with my husband for dinner. Good job everyone!

I've only been here once and happened to visit on the day of multiplayer special and ended up…read moreloving so much that I come back for new regions. Also this place is byob, and has white cloth old vibe that o just love. Come late and enjoy a private dinner. I've been told thy this is "italian grandma" style of cooking. If you know what I mean - run to this place!

They are cash only so keep that in mind…read more It's not fancy but it is good Italian comfort food, and sometimes that's just what you need, to put a smile on your face and have a happy tummy. I really love the lunch menu specials which are through Saturday and the one I always get is the linguine with red clam sauce, my husband and family prefer the white sauce, but I love the red sauce here and to dunk my bread into it, is divine. I also love the stuffed mushrooms, take some time and stop in to enjoy a really nice meal and go home happy.

Very very delicious Georgian food at this cozy spot! Family run & owned, the food is homey,…read morefriendly and irresistably delicious! I am already very excited to head back for more khachipuri, pkhali & khinkali!!

I go to this place from time to time I got to say the…read moreflavor on the food it's satisfying the Avery time I go I want to try new food but sometimes end up ordering the same because it was so good. I recommend using photos to ask for the food. You won't be disappointed