Peel has one of a kind pizzas and dishes! They believe pizza should be fun and creative, and they…read morereally delivered! We started off with the meatballs. They come with whipped ricotta and crostini. Each bite was nice and tender, super savory and melt in your mouth. Their honey mustard chicken wrap was a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. With the different textures, it gave a nice crunch. Perfect item for takeout for a work lunch! Peel is always creating speciality pizzas to try, so we tried the Bombshell pizza (April 2025)! This lives up to its name - it is fiery, oozing with passion, and an explosion of bold toppings (fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, Calabrian chili, hot cherry peppers). And of course, you can never go wrong with the vodka rigatoni. Their pasta was al Dente and the sauce was rich and creamy with just the right amount of heat. So comforting and irresistibly satisfying! We polished off the night with a yummy little brownie sundae. This satisfied our sweet tooth and was the perfect serving size after indulging in all these carbs. Peel is the ultimate comfort food spot. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, this is a must try spot down the shore!

Have revisited here and there sometime for an upgrade. A very reliable Italian place that's so…read moreclose to home. Great pizzas with a nice crunch crust. Their counter slice selection is always changing and very creative exploring various combinations even including pickles or jersey corn and both were sooo good. They offer pastas and create your own pizzas as well. They have different nightly specials including half off dine menu. Keep in mind sometimes it looks closed from the outside due to some sort of film covering the window cause of the direct western sun.

This place is impressive. Staff and service has been great both times we went…read more Some of the best chicken parm we've had. My Frances's dish was excellent and the tiramisu is delicious! Ambience is perfect and outdoors is nice too.

Had a memorable dinner at Trama's Trattoria last night. The best Italian food in Long Branch for…read moresure! Went on a whim and they kindly seated us with no reservation. We ordered the calamari to start and I'm shocked to say the marinara and side of tomato salad outshined the calamari itself. The tomatoes were perfectly dressed, and the marinara was TASTY - I could drink it on its own (and I did lol)! For our mains, we got the bolognese and carbonara. Both delicious and rich. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Service was top notch. We were tended to by multiple servers throughout our dinner, even after we paid the bill. Incredible hospitality! There is no parking lot. Street parking was ample when we went, but it's currently winter. I imagine it would be a nightmare to find parking during peak season.

Our absolute go to !!! The pasta is so fresh the sauce is amazing ! The service fabulous. You just…read morecan't beat the Sunday sauce! I am very picky with my Italian food nothing ever beats my dad's cooking but Piancones is right up there!!! See you soon!

Here's the deal: awesome old school Italian place . Checked table clothes and great food!…read more The focaccia bread special is a MUST!! Pizza was delicious as are the other pasta dishes I'd definitely come back. BYOB

Illiano's is a little hole in the wall, Italian, family restaurant in Ocean Township, NJ. My…read morefriends wanted to take me to one of their favorite local places and the food was divine. The atmosphere is very casual. We ordered up a storm and ate like royalty! We started with a big mixed salad with provolone and shared a large plate of broccoli rabe in garlic and oil. Delicioso!! I had shrimp parmagianio over linguine, my one friend had sausage, onions and peppers over linguine and my other friend had chicken saltimbocca. We rolled out of there sated and happy with a ton of leftovers. Such a great homestyle Italian restaurant!!

First timer. Very pleasant cozy place that does a robust take out and delivery. We thought we'd try…read morea more local Italian spot. Great service, friendly, super fast service and food preparation. Has the chicken parm which comes with salad and pasta if you choose both. Or just a salad. Garlic bread was yummy. Portions were nice size. The red sauce was just okay, lacking something that makes it stand out. Will try again.

The unassuming exterior is the hard shell to this gem of a restaurant…read more White tablecloths and fresh flowers adorn the table to take you back to a classic time. The food is spectacular, fresh and made with love. Bread made in house and service is attentive. The lobster franchise is something so special and unique. Just go you won't be disappointed.

Excellent as always!! The cuisine, friendly staff and Manager Freddy always come through…read more Highly recommend!!

What a hidden Gem!!! Mom & Pop Restaurant that taste like your Nonna's cooking! Not a fancy…read moreplace but if you crave a delicious home cooked meal, you will absolutely love Olivia's II We had the Prosciutto Vodka Sauce, Chicken Francaise and Chicken Sorrentino. All dishes were made to perfection! Can't wait to go back!!!! And did I mention they had plentiful portions and it reasonably priced too!!!

Family owned. Great food and taste and atmosphere and feels good supporting local owned and…read moreoperating business.

Excellent Italian food, service and ambiance. The veal dishes and calamari are excellent.read more

I went here for an event. The pizza served was the best pizza to date for me. I will be coming…read morehere for pizza from now on. Thank you to the event.

Nice big Italian deli with plenty of interesting food choices. They have a pizza station. They have…read morea bunch of Italian cheeses. They have a frozen section where you can get different types of ravioli, including ravioli with Gorgonzola stuffed inside, etc. They have a hot and cold food station, snacks, pastries fresh and packaged. 1. Eggplant parm - delicious and cheesy. Thin breaded eggplant. Few stacks. About 800 calories for one slice. 2. Meat lasagna - Ricotta filled and flavorful! Overall, I'd come again to try other food items or try snacks.

My fiance bought two sandwiches and a serving of eggplant parm. The young man behind the deli…read morecounter was not paying attention in preparing the sandwiches. My fiance requested oil and vinegar on his sandwich which it did not have. He requested lettuce and tomato on mine which it did not have. These young kids should be properly trained!! The eggplant parm was very bland! The sauce, breadcrumbs on the eggplant and the cheese had no flavor. It was very disappointing. With the hefty prices they charge, it is not worth it!