Dined here Wednesday night June 24th on the special 4 course 28.95 menu which has a nice selection…read morefor all the courses. The server starts you off with a complimentary serving of peppers and onions in olive oil with thinly sliced crusty bread. I started with the clams casino appetizer which was hot and enjoyable, nice consistency of chopped clams, bread crumbs and seasoning The salad was next with which I ordered with honey mustard dressing which the server told me was not available. When the salad arrived I noticed the server went out of her way to top it with honey mustard dressing. I enjoyed the main course of a 6oz. filet mignon, which was a large enough slice for the number of courses served. Absolutely tender and delicious and as always a perfect medium rare. The meal was ended with a delicious creamy NY style cheesecake. The patronage is a testament to the value and quality of the food, always a crowded dining room. Wednesday night features a singing entertainer Always a byob which many of the patrons enjoy, which also adds to the value of the dining experience. This is one of the best restaurants in this part of south Jersey.

Never again. Eggplant parm to me,, are breaded fried eggplant discs with sauce and cheese over it…read moreand baked. Instead I got layers of gray looking eggplant that had no coating, scant ricotta cheese if you can find it, just weirdest looking stuff I've ever seen. It was so below my expectations I mentioned I didnt care for it. 27 dollars, I was asked if I wanted something else but since I ordered a side of fettuccine Alfredo which I hadn't touched yet I declined. Instead of taking the entree away and taking it off the bill, the mgr asked everyone at my table if anyone wanted to take it home. 2 people said they would out of politeness, thinking they were helping not waste it, instead I was charged for it and paid almost 30 dollars for an entree I didnt even get-to take home that I did not want because it was the grossest version of the dish I had ever seen but the option to take it off the bill was taken from me! I didnt eat the nasty salad that came with the meal because you dont get a choice of dressings, they tell you it comes with a homemade house dressing, i thought it would be an extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, but noooo, it was a sickeningly sweet orange looking stuff like that French dressing everyone knows on a bed of wilted salad greens that wasnt even the kind that crunches, it was,flaccid with a too thick piece of cucumber on it, and a little tomato. I heard the food was supposed to be so good here, and my expectations were pretty high! Not a gnocchi in site on the menu, my daughter had a special she didnt eat, some kind of chicken with peach that had a nasty favor that just didnt go together in azweird sauce, she took hers home. My side of fettuccine Alfredo wasnt tossed, it had a pre-made alfredo sauce that was ladled on top of the pasta but never coated on all the pasta! Im mad! I took that Alfredo home and when I took the container lid off it was,hard as a rock, congealed as,Alfredo leftover sometimes are but no butter in sight, and not sure it was cream, idk what it was, possibly a betchamel sauce that was made to appear like an alfredo? but it tasted like *?^&, im out 50 dollars towards the tip, 27 for the eggplant, 15 for the fake Alfredo and I feel ripped off. Ill never recommend this,place, ill never return, and I happen to know really good food but for my experience it was a waste ! The server was just ok, but didnt add anything to our dining experience! A better meal at a local diner could've been a lot better. This was a 50th birthday party,at least the server could've been more fun and personable. Sorry, not sorry. I still feel like I got ripped off.

Every time I travel to NJ I connect with a few local friends who know all the great food spots…read more This location didn't disappoint. Inside has classic Italian restaurant decor. We sat downstairs and I could tell it's a spot the locals flock to. The bar area was packed! It's family owned and you could taste it. My pasta red sauce tasted like it had simmered for days. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

We stopped as a group of three for lunch after a barrel tasting at Amalthea on Sunday 2.15.26. Food…read morewas delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. I don't get to stop here often because I do not live nearby. I love this spot. -Eggplant Bites -Angus Spinach Salad -Crabcake With Field Greens Ravioli -Seafood Special

Fantastic. The owner greeted us at the door and gave us special accommodations for us since my Mom…read morehad a walker. The food was very enjoyable. We all had dinner specials that were offered for a late lunch. My Dad had veal parm with homemade spaghetti which he enjoyed. I had the Halibut special which was topped with lump crabmeat and asparagus and it was topped with a light red cream sauce that was Devine. Our meal was so great, we went back to bring my husband for dinner and it was a very nice meal again.

Lack Luster & Over Hyped. If you're looking for a Steak that…read morelacks the kick of flavor here's your go to. My orders Filet Mignon 8oz $39.99 Medium Rare, Little to no flavor with the "mushroom based sauce" 5/10 Clams Casino 6/10 decent. Penne Alla Vodka 5/10 tastes cheap! Like craft Mac & cheese... penne was cooked right the sauce just was lacking. Ambiance : 7/10 it's Drinks : Lemonade Fresh! 10/10 Pepsi 10/10 lol

What a hidden gem! Definitely a strip mall/bar vibe but the food is very upscale. We started with…read morethe filet bruschetta which consists of a good size filet medallion over crusty bread with delicious bruschetta. They started us with a nice plate of breads with butter and tomato topping which was warm and fresh. My son had the ravioli trio which he loved and I had the pork chop fra diavolo. You could cut that pork chop with a fork it was so tender. The sauce was more like a vodka sauce or creamy marinara but was not fra diavolo sauce. But it was still delicious. It took us 40 minutes to get there and definitely worth the trip. We will be returning soon.

We give great reviews when warranted, as we have at this place before. We will also post when…read morethings do not live up to expextations. A Sunday, 98 degrees out and the 1st thing we notice is that it is sweltering inside. No big deal. The martini, $15, missing the top 3rd of the pour. We watched as the server told the bartender to stop pouring so he wouldnt spill it walking over. Reasonable perhaps? No! Because we watched as the bartender poured himself the rest of our drink and seemed to enjoy it right at the bar. Now the food. A wedge, fair for $16.95. But addeded a piece of tuna and now we have a lame $32 bowl of iceberg. Chicken parm and penne. Chicken was over an inch thick, not your typical chicken parm. But it was the sauce that ruined the dish. Since when is sauce so thick that it holds up the penne from touching the dish, almost like it was tomato pudding. Dont know what happened to this place, but it gout our last dollar!

This has become one of my favorite places to eat. The food and service are always consistently…read moregreat. It's at their new location at Wedgwood which is beautiful. We went just for a few appetizers but always look forward to the bread basket, the roasted peppers and sharp provolone and roasted garlic. My husband ordered the buffalo cutlets and fried mozzarella and I ordered the mussels in white sauce ( my fav) and a special eggplant appetizer tower which was fried eggplant Ricotta spinach and prosciutto in a pomodoro sauce. absolutely delicious!

We've been to Scarpinatos many times, for many events, over the years, but their Easter buffet…read moremakes me never want to return. There was no understanding that my wife, son, and I would be sat at a table with a family that took up two tables, making the comments from the family very uncomfortable, as they talked about us behind our backs. I received a call from the restaurant confirming there were three in my party prior to Easter, and was never told we would be sitting with strangers. When we were first seated, the family opposed, my son and wife do not fare well when having to sit with strangers causing anxiety and a family dinner that was more moody and argumentitive than enjoyable. I would have normally given the restaurant a 5 star review, but to create a chaotic situation without notice is unforgivable. I cannot say enough nice things about the wait staff though. Even with all the complaints, they were pleasant and attentive.

Always enjoy coming here and it never disappoints. This evening we sat on the adorable patio…read more Started with soft, delicious focaccia. We split a chicken Caesar salad huge portion, perfectly seasoned grilled chicken with the right amount of dressing, croutons and shaved parm cheese. We split the special chicken parm pizza. I was only able to eat one slice I was so full. Got the chocolate mousse cheesecake special to go. Great service as well. See you again next time!

Ash and Oak recently partnered with 13th Child Brewery and we went to see the updated space of the…read morebrewery. They really added a nicer updated feel and the place was fully packed. The beer was very good just like it had been before. Once we got seated at Ash and Oak, we started with the Crab Bisque , smoked peaches and ricotta, and arancini. The crab bisque was possibly the best I ever had! The arancini was excellent and the smoked peaches with ricotta was sooo good, it was a lot better than I had expected. For our entrees, we had the shrimp with corn risotto and she had the Pork belly carbonara. Everything was excellent. We shared a small Afagato for desert and that really hit the spot. We had plenty of food to take home for leftovers , so that was a huge plus. The owner Vinny was very welcoming and friendly , and if you hadn't been there yet, you must try it! It was all great! Follow them on tik tok and Vinny usually will tell you what specials they have that week.

We celebrated my mom's birthday here - and it looked like most tables were celebrating birthdays or…read morehaving holiday dinners. The caprese di burrata salad was really good. My Pollo Francese was just ok, not super flavorful. They have a kids menu so we were able to get some chicken tenders and fries for my son. Everyone with our group enjoyed their meals. It's BYOB, but they serve some limoncello after the meal. Yum! They were so kind to do a birthday dessert for my mom even when we weren't planning to order any because we had made something to have at home. We passed around the cake and it was really good!

Absolutely nothing about my meal stood out. While the appetizers had a nice presentation, the…read morecalamari fell short, and the antipasti was pretty disappointing portion size-wise. The pasta was not good at all. It tasted like box pasta and the sauce was both flavorless and watery. The servers were nice, and I enjoyed that it was BYOB, but I would not recommend.

This place is amazing. I had the fried calamari, antipasto, pizza, chicken francese etc etc and…read moreeverything we had was awesome. I recommend this place. Its hard to find good eats in the area and we finally found a good spot. Tell all your friends and go to Cappello's ASAP, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent food. Excellent price. Excellent service. Excellent atmosphere. Convenient parking.read more

Excellent food and service. Atmosphere is beautiful…read more You won't be sorry. Seafood, Italian, Steak

My family and I decided to try this local spot because we were hungry and it was nearby. Honestly,…read morefrom the moment we walked in, something felt off. We weren't greeted properly, and the atmosphere just felt uncomfortable. As a family of color, we didn't feel very welcomed. Our waitress wasn't rude, but she was very unprofessional. She brought drinks before even giving us menus and never mentioned the nightly specials. I only knew about them because I checked online beforehand. I had to ask for the specials menu myself, which was strange. The food took a long time to come out. We had to repeatedly ask for refills and extra bread just to hold us over. When the food finally arrived, it was disappointing and not very appealing. One dish was so bad we sent it back after one bite. Even then, the service didn't improve. We constantly had to flag the waitress down, and instead of being attentive, she was venting about her personal life and having random, unprofessional conversations. When the check came, we were still charged for the dish we sent back -- she only removed part of it. I also wasn't given the advertised special pricing and was told it didn't apply because I asked for a different container -- something that was never explained beforehand. We spent $100 on food we didn't enjoy, with poor service and an uncomfortable vibe. The bread was honestly the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

A+ Food, Drink, and Service…read more Initially dined at Francesco's several years ago and recently (July 9, 2023) made my way back there for another meal. As soon as you walk through the front door, there is a large bar and bar area. To the left is a formal dining area complete with enough tables and chairs to accommodate parties of multiple sizes. The decor is somewhat dated, but the establishment is clean and well-lit. Same with the bathrooms: a little dated, but clean, with good lighting, and stocked with everything a bathroom is supposed to provide. In general, the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Our server, Patti, was prompt and attentive during our entire stay. She took our drink order immediately and then explained the specials expertly. Everything we ordered: drinks, appetizers, and entrees - were all served to us promptly and in a reasonable amount of time. Patti checked in on us several times to make sure we were content with our meal. Plain and simple: the service at Francesco's was great! The food we ordered arrived hot and delicious. It seemed to me that everything the menu described as "fresh made" or "homemade" was indeed prepared that very way. My appetizer was the beet salad. The ingredients were fresh and the presentation was amazing! For dinner, I ordered the Chicken Filippo. The portion size was generous and the chicken, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts complemented each other perfectly. My vegetable was snow peas sauteed in garlic aioli - yummy! Throughout our meal, we were supplied with hot and crispy bread as needed, along with plenty of butter. I am looking forward to returning to Francesco's and would highly recommend dining here. Remember to check their Facebook page, as they have daily and weekly specials, happy hour specials, and some events/specials the revolve around Philadelphia sporting events!