An excellent way to ring in my Womb Exit Anniversary. My top-tier chum who literally went to the…read moreschool of hospitality brought me here last Sunday for a birthday dinner. I picked it knowing the solid rep of Jessica's Cafe in Plainfield, so I can't say I was stunned to find out this was awesome - but given the expectations coming in, this probably even slightly exceeded them. Pretty cool. This was literally my first time in Fanwood, unless you count taking the Raritan Valley Line through here to Hunterdon County back in the day (I don't think it counts). The weather was a little iffy throughout the day, which I'm assuming played a factor in the town feeling a little desolate when we showed up. It reminds me a lot of the Newport neighborhood in JC - super, super gentrified. Maybe it's just the section where Jessica's is though, right across the street from the train station. We parked over there, not entirely sure if that was naughty or not, but given our outdoor seating, we easily could have peeped a cop or tow truck driver before anything terrible happened (I think it was fine, given it was a Sunday night). All that to say though, I'm not entirely sure where the ideal parking is if it's not at the train station. We were only in the restaurant for a minute (enough time to ogle a fridge or freezer of tasty looking meat to the right of the entrance), so I can't speak to the spiffiness of the interior. Even though rain was a possibility, it seemed worth the risk to stay outside due to the temps and large umbrellas. No regrets in that regard. We were seated promptly and ordered shortly thereafter, while also receiving some decent bread and butter with a bit of olive oil drizzle. Quite tasty. Somehow it's become an informal tradition, but if it's on the menu we usually get the Grilled Octopus. One of the better ones we've had. Nice and crispy (texture to me is the key to this one) and seasoned well. The accompanying potatoes were a nice touch to the proceedings - would totally get this again. A lot of the other apps looked good too, but someone accidentally made me birthday weenies on the grill earlier, so I couldn't get QUITE as frisky as I normally would. Both of us gave the lamb a long, hard look (and my chum wondered aloud about the ribeye special for the rest of the evening - possibly the one that got away) but I ultimately went with my classic Short Ribs entree. Delicious. Tender, flavorful and the perfect serving size. I was a little nervous that a puree versus mashed would mean the potatoes were too wet or liquidy, but not the case at all - they maintained their relatively solid integrity as far as I was concerned. I forgot to take a picture of dessert, but I got the Creme Brule. Also excellent, and at the perfect temp. I think there may have been a birthday musical accompaniment with that, but it's all a blur. Arguably just as good if not better was the service. Our waiter was super personable and professional, stopping by regularly and just added a hospitable touch to the meal that brought this to the upper echelon for me. Service is king, and it matters - you can't take for granted the ability of your server to essentially riff for two minutes on their menu knowledge, as well as just good-natured banter. Had that in spades. Coming back for sure - Womb Exit Anniversary or not.

Had lunch at Jessica's Was ok not as good as prior times…read moreHad the buger was average . Also order another dish was ok as well Been so many times maybe just need to try other options which I have not tried Attaching pictures Service is always 5 star I don't know how to do a half star but it was a 3.5

Excellent elevated Italian food without being pretentious about it. The pork chop was incredible,…read moreperfectly cooked. We also had the agnolotti special which was great. Very nice atmosphere. The prices are the only thing I wish I could change, but I will still come back here as one of my favorite local spots for celebrations and special occasions.

They need a children's menu. Took my family there for dinner last night. The only thing my 5 year…read moreold grandson was offered was buttered pasta. The check came and I was charged 22.00 for it. I know things are expensive. But that was outrageous .I complained.To no avail. Westfield is a kid friendly town, no need to price gouge We will not be back. be

We decided to give this spot go while staying in the area…read more Its always a great start when you walk in and The place is clean & the employees are polite. They seated us quick and made sure we had what we needed. Me personally am Not into crispy pizza. I like to be able to fold my slice without any crunching. The pizza itself had great flavor, my wife had a grandma w pesto and loved the flavor. She isnt into crunchy wither but that does not take away from the taste. My chicken parm sub was good, i am use to having plenty of mozz on my chicken parm and this had very little. A sub is just not for me, i am a Hero guy. I like it to be hearty and this had a panini feel to it. We Loved watching the young man teach the other gentleman how to make the pizza.. he had such passion that it made my experience sitting where i did extremely fun. Kudos to that young man, team played for sure!

My first time at Granos was for their Galentine's event! The dining room has a classic, cozy "old…read moreNY Italian" feel with beautiful tile work. We started the night with drinks: the sparkling Cosmo, Cupid's Kiss, Sangria, and finally, an Espresso Martini. I highly recommend the Cosmo; it was just sweet enough, and the edible glitter made it so festive. As for the food, we started with complimentary garlic bread and oil. I could have easily eaten a dozen; the bread was soft on the inside with a perfect crust, and the oil had great Italian seasoning with a light hint of spice. For appetizers, we ordered the sausage and potatoes (which came with peppers, a nice touch), the Caesar salad, and truffle fries. For our mains, we tried the orecchiette, bucatini carbonara, mushroom and spinach gnocchi, chicken saltimbocca, and penne vodka with a chicken cutlet. The highlights were the bucatini carbonara and the mushroom and spinach gnocchi! Everything came out in a timely manner, and our waitress was super sweet and constantly checked in on us. I'd definitely say it's worth a visit if you're in the area!

The food, service and ambiance are always amazing! We are regulars here because the food is so…read moredelicious. Every dish tastes wonderful but beyond that, they create a family friendly space that makes you feel welcome with little ones. It's hard to find a restaurant that is family friendly WITH amazing food, and amerigo has done it. The owner comes around and introduces himself from time to time and you can see how much he has put into the restaurant and cares. It shows in his menu and ambiance. The wait staff are all exceptional as well! Dishes we love and eat weekly (without naming the entire menu, everything is incredible) Spicy rig Chicken parm Salmon Sunday gravy Meatballs Buratta Seared tuna special Goat cheese salad special

Excellent place with very good food and service. Their spicy rigatoni is excellent I get it every…read moretime.

Here's a polished version that keeps your warm, genuine tone:…read more Fantastic food -- super fresh, flavorful, and made with real care. The owner is beyond hospitable and makes you feel truly welcome. We love this place, and the menu has a great variety, so there's something for everyone. You can really taste the freshness in every dish, the portions are generous, and the place is super clean. The Italian dishes are especially impressive -- truly authentic and restaurant-level quality. Whether you eat there or take it to go, it's a win-win. Highly recommend!

Googling Italian restaurant around the neighborhood and Big C's showed up. It was actually next to…read morethe town I live and was intrigued that I haven't heard of it. Clemente said the place had been there for two years. It was truly easy to miss despite their colorful signage. Place is spotless, very homey and quite cozy. I had the Chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti. It was served beautifully. Just look at the picture. It was comfort food. You feel the warmth, the generosity and the hospitality of this place with every bite. And it was delicious! Since I just happened to discover it, I'll call it a hidden gem.

First time visit…read more Friendly service 50th reunion of Cranford High School Great atmosphere Highly recommend

We attended a graduation here. The restaurant had a nice outdoor area decorated with flowers…read more Inside was very nice.Wait staff was good. They came around and filled our water glasses often. Food had great flavor. For apps we had eggplant rollatini, tomatoes, onios, and mozzarella cheese, and spicy mussels. I had tilapia.. It came with a handful of broccoli. My husband orderex the chicken marsala. It came with 3 pices od roasted potatoes. No sides were included. Would love to come back to try out their dinner menu. Will change rating once I try their dinner menu.

This gem of a pizza shop often gets overlooked by us with some closer options nearby. Shame on us…read more This wood fired pizza shop serves up classic and creative combinations. We went with the Nduja which had thinly sliced shaved cappuccio cabbage and spicy sausage. Sauce was well seasoned, evenly balanced. Sausage had the right amount of spice. Crust well cooked, with just the correct amount of char you're looking for in a Neapolitan style pie. Excellent. We also got the eggplant stack entree - good amount of cheese, well breaded eggplant. Make that drive to the edge of town, this pizza place is worth it!

4.5 out of 5…read more The vibe here is unexpectedly chill for a pizza spot, almost steakhouse-like, with a huge wood-fired brick oven anchoring the room as the centerpiece. I sat at the bar and was handed a short, simple menu. Service was exceptional the whole night, attentive without being overbearing. Started with the Caesar salad, deconstructed and nothing like the classic version. The dressing and nuts gave it a nice twist that worked. The meatballs were a mixed bag. Texture was spot on, and the basil added something nice, but overall they were bland. Needed more garlic, and I couldn't pick up the umami from the parm or the saltiness from the prosciutto. More of both would've balanced it out. The pizza was the real showstopper. Perfect char, perfect chew on the dough. The habanero pie with pork loin had just the right amount of spice, every bite landed. Overall, I'd go back, and next time I'm trying the truffle oil on the habanero

Despite the service being just a touch slow in bringing out the food, the waitress was very…read moreattentive to us. The food including the dessert was enjoyable and the interior gives classic New Jersey Italian restaurant. Totally recommend for a lunch with friends

First time at Ferraro's per a friend's suggestion. We were a party of 4 and seated without a wait…read more It was fairly empty on a Sunday afternoon. The ambiance was pleasant and there's an option to dine outdoors (not my preference, especially literally on the sidewalk). The service was wonderful, our server answered all of our questions, and made good suggestions. She was knowledgeable about the entire menu, which was great and useful. The food overall was mediocre. We began with Tomato Bruschetta as an appetizer and I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors. It was delicious! The bread itself stole the show! I would not have ordered it, so I'm glad that my friend did. We also add the fried calamari, which was excellent. It was crispy and nicely coated. The marinara sauce was watery and flavorless, further proving why I am not a fan of it. However, I did dip my calamari in the mango & sweet chili vinaigrette... AMAZING combo! Then there's the Giuseppe Pizza, good but not great. Again, the bread and crust were the major flavor points. Not over or under done, just right. The chicken and arugula on top, nice touch. Lastly, the mango salad and an addition of shrimp. Overall, everything was just okay. I would not be in a hurry to go back, but we enjoyed our time. Keep in mind, there's an additional charge if you pay with a card. That seems to be the ridiculous trend these days with restaurants everywhere.

Very good home made breads and crust for the pies and calzones. The owner is right on premise and…read moreprovides detailed attention to the customers. It is also a good place to get the flavor of the locals.

today the cheese would not melt!!! what in the pizza mess is happening to Fabio's ???? such a hit…read moreor miss . One day you have excellent pizza . order the following week and it's like a cardboard box with cheap cheese that doesn't melt and old crust also the pizza box has a very odd smell we noticed. We're trying our best to support this neighborhood business but please be consistent.

My bestie and her husband brought me here. I have never had Roman style pizza before. I don't know…read moreif I can go back. The restaurant itself is on a nice strip of stores and restaurants with street parking available. They have outdoor seating if that's your thing. Indoors is nice and there were plenty of tables and chairs. The drink cooler has sodas, teas, juice, sparkling water--a good blend of choices. Some of the sodas are Massa branded which was kind of cool. I personally got a Diet Coke, my bestie got a sparkling blood orange water, and her husband got the orange soda. For pizza, I got a slice of clams and a slice of carciofo. Clams was good, but the artichoke was tastier. Either way, the crunch and softness of the dough was out of this world. Dough REALLY makes the pizza and this was no exception. It was really perfect. Unfortunately, I don't live here in order to get this all the time, otherwise I would. This was FANTASTIC. We also got suppli which were also good. I do recommend these. Reminds me of something my mom would make when I was growing up. Service was fast and friendly. Nothing negative to say at all. Wish I lived here because I would get this weekly very easily. It's probably the best kind of pizza I've ever had.

Leave it to my other half and we'd spend our life in a food square of someone cooks, Taco Bell,…read morePanda Express, or pizza. Which to be fair I'm generally OK with 95% of the time. However, on a Saturday if you want me to rise from the couch cushions my flesh has become indistinguishable from you're gonna need to give me a good reason. He did not. Instead he just whined lmao so I made us a reason. I wanted to go to Sierra f0r mY biRthDaY tRiP t0 AcaDiA (3 years running) so I chose a spot near there based on Yelp. Very meta. It was our first time so I had limited expectations other than price. I was right lol. $38 dollars later... This place specializes in Roma pizza and my only barometer for that is all the influencers going to Italy and complaining that the pizza looks "different" than here in the US. The gag is it always looked good to me so I was hype to try it as Massa. It kinda gives focaccia pizza and Massa does some really nice flavors. The slices are set up almost like a bakery - complete with the panic/relief that sets in when the person ahead of you takes the last slice of crumb cake. But then you see a fresh pan coming out the oven. We got: -cremini mushroom -pesto -hot honey pepperoni (The Stevearoni I think and the one someone grabbed the last slice of before me) -diavola aka spicy soppressata. We split a beet, walnut, and goat cheese salad and a Diet Coke. It was so good. Crunchy, crispy, flavorful, and yes different. We loved it. The salad was fresh, perfectly dressed and bright. Overall Impressions: -clean aesthetic and actually just clean -great food -good seating This would be a 5 star experience (instead of 4.5) if the staff was more outwardly friendly. They weren't rude or anything but a hello and goodbye is what separates this place from my local spot that is 2 miles away instead of 15 and $20 instead of $40. We look forward to returning - not every week at these prices but at least once a month. Delicious!