service was amazing. started off with complimentary rice balls, which were amazing! I had homemade chicken noodle soup, made with love. I finished with a perfectly made chicken parm with vodka sauce, the vodka sauce was next to none!!! Finished the meal with a cappuccino, so good! The staff was amazing, the atmosphere was so warm and inviting, food was excellent... honestly I can't wait to go back!!! read more

It was our 3rd time dining there in 1 month. Tried to give it a chance however, 3 strikes, you know the rest! The food is marginal at best. For some reason, they are afraid to season their food. Very bland! Bread was stale and they charged for each glass of iced tea which would be ok if the iced tea wasn't watered down! I will not be back. Poor quality food experience. Service was good ! read more

Great local Italian restaurant in Allendale. Calamari was average but Fettuccine Bolognese Alla Tartufo was very good with veal and mushrooms. I do think the prices are a bit elevated though ($29 for the pasta). The tiramisu and tartufo for dessert were great, although nothing particularly exceptional. The environment is a classic Italian bistro vibe - pretty peaceful and a bit upscale. Service is good with friendly and attentive staff. read more

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Hands down the best tiramisu and tartufo I have tried in NJ!!!! This would be my go to dessert place for now! The pasta were delicious too but the dessert was worth the 40 minutes drive! read more

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mediocre Italian but loved by locals. BYOB italian bistro that we recently checked out. honestly, the food is just okay, - nothing to rave about and likely would not return. staff is ambivalent. food lacks freshness and flavor. desserts are pre made and come out to your table in minutes. would not recommend. read more

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all the food here is phenomenal, and the service is exceptional! truly one of my favorite restaurants, and i will definitely be returning!

A very friendly restaurant--Eddie, the owner very attentive. The food and atmosphere are good, but my only criticism is that the menu never changes. Even the "specials" seem to be the same every weekend. As I said, they're food is good, but you can't order the same thing week after week. read more

We have been here a few times now. We have been here for lunch and they have great lunch specials. Also great dinner options! Portion size is a really good size. The food never disappoints and the service is really great as well. This place is also BYOB which is always another bonus! The place is clean and decorated nicely. Warm and comfortable decor. We have celebrated many birthdays here and always leave very happy customers! Would recommend for sure :) read more

food was very good. Surprised by how fast our dinners were served as we only ordered them 10 minutes before! Our dinners were served warm, not hot. servers seems to be hovering over our table and we felt like we were being rushed. we ordered dessert, and while our desserts were served, our check was already placed on our table! From start to finish, we were there about an hour. my wife told the owner that although the food was very good, our time there was rushed. my wife explained that we didn't feel like we had a relaxing evening out with friends. the owner barely apologized!!!!! read more

Comfortable and casual dining spot. Service is efficient and professional. Food is familiar.

4.5 stars We ordered takeout from Mezza Luna Bistro the other day and had another great experience! In all honesty, there were a few inaccuracies in the order, but the staff politely rectified the situation, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started by sharing not only the complimentary rich balls and doughy semolina bread, but also an order of the Eggplant Napoleon appetizer and the Fettuccine Bolognese Alla Tartufo pasta dish. The rice balls were more on the mushy side and less fried than others; they were also served in a creamy tomato sauce. The bread was excellent, as was the gooey layered eggplant and cheese dish. The homemade fettucine was topped with a chunky, rich sauce that included milk-braised veal and truffle-scented mushrooms in a tomato ragu. The pasta had been one of our favorite dishes on our dine-in visit, so we were thrilled to savor it yet again. From an entree perspective, I divided up the Chicken Carciofi and the pork loin special to share with a family member. The poultry dish included 3 large, thinly sliced breasts that were served with roasted artichokes, peppers, and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce. Now, I typically am not a lemon fan, but the hearty broth was actually very nice and without an overwhelming amount of citrus. It was served over creamy mashed potatoes and with a side of sauteed spinach. The roasted pork loin had been very well-seasoned on its edges, and each of its many slices was nice and tender. The meat was served with a side of fragrant mushroom risotto and a cup of apricot sauce. I had initially skipped the fruity jam so that I could try the pork on its own. I wound up liking the meat so much that I ate my portion without any of the apricot. We had also ordered a side dish of Bolognese, but received the Penne alla Vodka by mistake. I had not had that creamy sauce in years, and their version was heavenly! I also sampled some of the penne that came with an order of Chicken Marsala (which had incorrectly been topped with cheese), and I found that sauce a bit weak and watery. Normally, we do not order dessert when we get takeout, but we were super intrigued by the Homemade Chocolate Mousse Cake, so we decided to indulge. The rich cake did not disappoint! In fact, its layers of chocolate cake, mousse, and ganache composed probably the best rendition of the treat that I had ever had. It was a must order for sure! Though we had a few snafus with the order, I still adored our food from Mezza Luna Bistro and would gladly return! read more

Food and service were EXCELLENT!!!!!!!! The staff were so helpful since I have MS .....sometimes I need a little help.

Good food and friendly staff. There's a room downstairs that can be reserved for any gatherings. Best of all, it's BYOB, with a liquor store across the street. read more

Food is delicious and wait service is terrific! You can't go wrong eating here be it for lunch or dinner! read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Veal Milenese - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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Nov 9, 2025 We had our daughter's baby shower here on Sunday. The event could not have been more perfect, in part because of the amazing food and the excellent service and attention of their staff. They also helped us decorate their private room to create a warm and festive setting for the occasion. read more

Amazing food, and great service! Feels like Family food. Burrata is great and so as Veal Marsala read more

Best bar pie in tristate. Plain pie is 20 bucks. Its a neither level. It's super thin crispy caramelized cheese the sauce is extremely good plum tomato sauce and it's made in a cast iron pan read more

The Chicken Sorrento gave me food poisoning and my friend's gluten- free pasta dish was inedible.

Very good restaurant and very good food for the service the best of the best the owners are the best read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Chicken Royal - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

Exceptional Quality food Professional Service and attentive Staff Elegant ambiance Highly recommend read more

What a wonderful, dog friendly , Bistro! The owner and staff were wonderful. The food was great, and the Tirimisu was the best I have had! It is homemade! I wish we still lived here, we'd be there 4 times a week!! 5 stars for everything!!! Thank you! read more

The best! Everything is delicious! The service is wonderful! It's always so nice to be greeted by the owner and the wait staff! It's like visiting family! read more

Really nice spot here in the heart of Allendale! Great outdoor seating on a nice summer evening with really attentive staff. The food was very good with tons of flavor and came out quickly. Definitely want to return to see the inside, but great first impression! read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Fried Zuchini flowers - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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This was one of the worst if not the worst meal, food was terrible! Everything came out in less than 5 minutes right there you know it's bad. The beets salad had a hair in it and it was bad to begin with. My shrimp fradiavolo was not, it was more like with runny sauce from jar. I sent it back and chose the scallops with butternut squash pure it was tasteless 3 smelly scallops with can pumpkin and service was not any better. read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - 3 scallops this is a dinner? - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

Went here on Friday November 1st 2024 with some family to celebrate a special event. I can't remember if i've been here before but it is a beautiful place. It is an Italian restaurant with elegant tableclothes and napkins. The whole restaurant has an italian vibe to it. At this restaurant, one can bring their own alcoholic drinks like wine, liquor, whatever one wants! As a party, we also had our own waters. Loved the fried Calamari appetizer! Perfect taste, not too crispy, and just to my liking. Now what the party did was preorder some appetizers- like fried calamari, meatballs, and mozzarella and peppers (an italian thing!) Bread was also very good . We then was able to order from the menu anything we wanted. I decided on the penne ala vodka. They also have a gluten free option, which is helpful for someone with a gluten sensitivity which we had in our party. Others ordered the chicken samboita, sertino, and other dishes. Menu wise they have a variety of options- fish, salmon, chicken marsala/ franchaise, sortabata, and many options, plus one can get veal as well. Dinners come with salad. for some reason i didn't like the salad as much, but the rest of the people in our party did. Our waiter was very good at refilling our drinks, as well as taking our orders, and clearing plates off the tables. Food came in a timely manner and everyone's food did come out at once, and at the same time. I very much enjoyed my penne ala vodka. Others also enjoyed their food. Server also did a good job checking on us and making sure our food was okay, and it was great! When everyone finished eating, we were handed the dessert menu, and a couple of us ordered coffees, and one ordered a slice of cake, and i had a scoop of chocolate ice cream. i thought it was cool to have both chocolate and vanila ice cream as a menu choice, because some people do prefer chocolate. Ice cream was good and creamy and very enjoyable. Then we were handed the check, paid via a credit card, and left the tip on there i believe. Also used the restroom, and it was very clean. Beware though that it is a single restroom, so one may have to wait if it is occupied. restroom was very clean though. We definetely enjoyed and would come back if we are in the area! read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Penne Ala Vodka - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

I was there with my family we had great diner! The food was amazing everything was nice and fresh their pasta is home made you should definitly try them! The service was on point! We will definitly be back! read more

A cozy Italian style eatery that has become one of my favorites right down the street from work. The food menu is full of great options and choices for their lunch specials and for their price you can't go wrong. You have the option to do 2 appetizers for under $20 and then the lunchtime specials are fantastic and huge portions! All entrees are served with a soup and salad. Service is one of my favorite things besides the food at Mezza Luna. All the staff makes sure you have food and drink at all times. A must try if in the area for both lunch and dinner! read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Fettuccine Fettucine Alfredo Lunch - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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I moved away from Northern Jersey and this is seriously my favorite restaurant to visit when I'm back home with my parents! Their pasta specials are some of the best dishes I've ever had and they give you a salad, bread and arancini before. You can't go wrong with any of their pastas and chickens, I highly recommend! read more

I've been here a few times. Like any other Italian restaurant it's bustling with laughter. The service is excellent. The servers anticipate your needs and take care of everything. The food equally good. I've had all of the apps, would recommend them all, and had the squid ink pasta--not flavorful, don't get it. read more

Good good and service. Salad included in meal. Specials clearly printed and change often.

Recently had an engagement party there. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable. The Staff is always so nice and friendly. My guests are still raving about how terrific the food was. read more

My boyfriend and I were in New Jersey for the first time last week for his work event and stumbled upon Mezza Luna Bistro while looking for a good Italian spot. They don't take reservations for parties under 6, but it wasn't an issue--we walked in and got seated right away. The service was great, super attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy, wintery vibe which we loved! The soft background music was a nice touch too. They gave us up with complimentary bread, salad, and a meatball before the meal! I ordered the Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Fra Diavlo, which was really good, but I forgot to ask them to leave out the Calabrian Chili, and it was a bit too spicy for me (my bad for forgetting). My boyfriend got the Fettuccine Carbonara, it was amazing! We ended up swapping plates since I couldn't handle the heat, and it all worked out perfectly. :) read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Fettuccine Carbonara Dinner - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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Food is good. Two for the Cod, one Pasta one Spaghetti and Meatball. Appy we shared a Mozzarella and the dessert... A Cheesecake and a Cannoli. The fish was well done on one portion not so on the other which was odd, but we all enjoyed and that's what matters. One pet peeve, wait till we are done before clearing. We did feel kind of rushed. Go local. read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

Always delish! Salmon fresh and yummy. Service and food always excellent here! The outdoor dining is great. Inside ambiance is beautiful. Byob is a treat. Liquor store right across the street. read more

Mezza Luna Bistro - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

What a random find. My friend and I wanted to walk around the nature preserve and happened upon this restaurant. The lunch specials are so worthwhile! Three appetizers for around $16? Everything was delicious, but their arancini in vodka sauce was was spectacular. I got some sauce to go so that I could dunk my pasta in it at home. I'll be back for all their pastas next time =) It's also BYOB so go to the licor store across the street to buy yourself a nice bottle of wine. read more

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This restaurant is my best friend's fiancé's favorite restaurant. We came here for his birthday with a group of people. We arrived and had to wait as the place was packed. It's very popular for dinner on a Saturday night. We were sat at a comfortable booth in the back after waiting for 15 minutes or so. You have to bring your own wine here as it is a BYOB restaurant. We started with the pumpkin ravioli, it was delicious but not as much of a pumpkin flavor as I had hoped for. I had the shrimp fra diavolo. It was the perfect amount of spicy and I really enjoyed it. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the cake for the birthday boy was delicious as well read more

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Been here 3 times all 3 times amazing and it's BYOB! Normally I don't find good BYOB restaurants but this one is off the charts and delivered! From the apps to dessert you can't go wrong here!!! read more

So. What can I say that I didn't say in my last review. Adi don't change a thing! Excellent food and a great service staff. Chilean Sea Bass was not on the menu but not a problem when we asked. We've been coming here for quite awhile, if not with our spouses then a guys night out. My cousin is a regular here and knows the staff quite well. Once again this is BYOB for those who want to know. Liquor store right across the street, so you can bring it nice and cold. Ice buckets provided for chilled wine or champagne. Adi, thanks for making us feel like family, and I'll tell Mendi that he needs to visit an old friend. Cheers! read more

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On a recommendation of a friend and being in the area we came here tonight. Such a cool quant little town and this restaurant matches that. Very clean nice and comfortable place . Staff very warm and help you through the menu. Started with a burrata dish. Eggplant ,tomato's,arugula with balsamic . Omg it was perfect dish. All super fresh. I ordered the pasta special. Black ink fettuccini with scallops, shrimps ,crabmeat over top with a vodka sauce. Omggggg this was one of the best dishes I had this year. Scallops grilled so crispy outside and tender inside Shrimp were huge and had a great snap Crab meat was real no imitation bull shit Pasta cooked so perfect. Have to say this was a great dish Wife ordered chicken Francese over mash potatoes and vegetables . Mash potatoes so fresh and whipped so creamy Chicken was egg battered the way it's suppose to be. Sauce was creamy and a lot of lemon taste. Finished the dinner off with a expresso which was very good Shared a slice of homemade tiramisu which was so fresh and def homemade This place is definitely a keeper and will make the venture here again Parking is little tough. Would recommend coming early they pack it in read more

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So, lets start with the ambience, sexy in a wholesome way. This restaurant has a great feel. Next, service, lovely servers are on top of everything but not hovering. I felt like they must treat their employees well since everyone who worked the night I was there was so upbeat and helpful. Finally the food. I got a special that was a shrimp and scallop with lemon pasta. My eyes rolled back in my head it was so so so delicious. I will say the salad was uninspired but it comes with the meal so no harm no foul. I will definitely be coming here on repeat. read more