Had an absolutely incredible meal- and experience at this husband and wife owned and operated…read moreestablishment. We are here for a football camp tomorrow- (we are from MA) and I found this place in a whim- and am so thankful I did! We enjoyed the eggplant rollatini special as well as the most amazing Caesar I've ever had- (I'm 100% putting grilled red onion on my own from now on). Then my son had the hand made Orichiette pasta and I had the Filet mignon. Bout OUTSTANDING! Our server, Gina, was wonderful- as was the teamwork of all the staff working together on a busy Saturday night. I felt like I was in Nonna's dining room- it was beautiful- I only wish I lived closer so we could come back again!

My chicken was so dry and overcooked. Service was so slow. I've been here before and chicken was…read morenever this dry. Such a disappointment. What was strange is that it was a Friday night and no one was eating. Just me and another table.

Delicious pizza... good variety, and nice customer service. Definitely recommend Peel. Dinners were…read morealso very good.

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!

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.

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

Great find in Long Branch! Great food, cocktails and service! Make sure to order off the…read morespecials..Pork Chop Scarpariello was amazing!!Will be back!!!

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.

Friday night special menu. Bargain of the Jersey Shore. Appetizers: Eggplant Rollatini or…read moreArtichoke Franchise or soup, plus Salad, plus Entrees to numerous to list. $45.00 +|- Full bar. Great service.

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

Grabbed a plain slice after I saw this place next to Habit Burger. I was coming from the inspection…read morestation and needed a quick lunch. I had already ordered at Habit, don't like the computer screen ordering. 7.45 for a plain burger with extra patty, then I saw Olivia's! I'm making it my business to try every pizzeria I can find now that I'm back in NJ. So I asked for a cancel order and refund and she took 10 minutes to basically tell me it might not go through! You can't make this stuff up. Anyway the slice I got charged 3% for cc use. A whopping .09 cents. The cheese: excellent Crust and dough ratio: excellent Friendliness of young man who took my order: excellent Would definitely eat her again Bon Appetit!

We came to Olivia's after watching a movie at AMC theatres. The restaurant seating is cute with a…read morefew booths and tables. Christmas decorations were up and it felt warm. Service was super friendly with the wife of the owner waiting tables and the husband in the kitchen. Both were active and talked to all the customers. The restaurant is great for allergies as they don't put egg in anything accept the chicken cutlet and chicken fingers so their pizza and focaccia dough were egg, nut and sesame free. Their Rigatoni Della Rocco was amazing and without the sausage vegetarian (not sure if it's vegan). They also have other vegetarian/vegan options like their vegetable wrap. They appear flexible as well and accommodating and very knowledgeable. Finally prices were reasonable. Will definitely come back!

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.

Great prepared foods , pizza and Italian specialties excellent pasta choices, especially Gluten…read moreFree options

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.

Happy to see a new place took over by Shop rite in West Long Branch…read more Even happier to try the pizza, and it is amazing! I am very picky about my pizza! Family owned and very friendly! Will be back to try the other things on the Menu!

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated Italian Pizzeria Restaurant offering New York Style thin crust…read morepizza, house made fresh pasta, ravioli, assortments of salads, subs and many authentic Italian dishes. We offer dine in or take out as well as catering on and off premise.