Wow ! I absolutely loved this place, the owner treated us like we were customers that had always been here. Shared a bottle of wine with us and sent over a mini charcuterie board. It is hard nowadays to find such welcoming service in a first visit. The hospitality of the staff and owner was so warming and heart filling that I can't wait to come back with my parents. My husband and I enjoyed our dishes which were rich and full of flavor. The convenience of the parking out back made it super easy to get to. We also took a tiramisu home to try! This might just become our go to spot monthly. read more

O Sole Mio - Chicken Francese - Pizza Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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While my first experience here was fine, last night was pretty much a disaster. Incredibly slow service, 90% of the specials were unavailable. Octopus salad (a special that they actually did have) had pretty fatty octopus. A rather disappointing night out for my mom's birthday... read more

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Fabulous restaurant we love it here one of our favorites in cranford. The 3 star rating isn't based on anything to do with the restaurant. Please don't book any more events with Chef Umberto and his what's cookin NJ. He was to have another affair at Zanos in waretown that got cancelled also. You guys do great on your own and don't need bad publicity. read more

O Sole Mio is a gem in Cranford! They make excellent Italian food at very reasonable prices! That's why this place has so many regulars. The owner is so gracious and hospitable. It's nothing fancy inside, but if you love Italian food you will love this place. They make one of best baked ziti's I ever had! If you love baked ziti you have to order it here! The pasta pescatori is another excellent dish here to try as well. The food doesn't come out fast so be prepared to wait, and their servers don't speak English well so that can be a bit frustrating. It definitely doesn't stop me from coming back to this gem. I highly recommend O Sole Mio in Cranford! read more

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The food was absolutely outstanding--every dish was beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavor. The ingredients tasted high quality, and it was clear that a lot of care went into every detail. The service was attentive, friendly, and the owner is always willing!! read more

O Sole Mio - Amazing lobster pescatora - Pizza Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

If you're anywhere near Cranford and craving real Italian food -- O Sole Mio is the move! From the moment you walk in, you can smell that incredible pizza aroma that lets you know you're in for something special. Their pizza is phenomenal -- crisp yet chewy crust, perfectly seasoned sauce, and that golden melt of cheese that hits all the right notes. You can tell this place takes pride in their craft. It's not just pizza -- it's passion baked into every pie! The rest of the menu is just as impressive. From classic pastas to hearty entrees, everything tastes fresh, homemade, and full of flavor. The service is friendly, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere has that cozy, family-run charm that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're grabbing a slice, dining in with friends, or ordering takeout for a cozy night in -- O Sole Mio never misses. Easily one of Cranford's best! read more

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We have been Cranford residents and pizza lovers for many years and O Sole Mio is our new favorite pizza spot. - The margherita pizza was delicious. - The O Sole Mio pizza, which I enjoyed today was even better... great crisp crust, delicious ingredients. Easy to pick up with your hands. - Before this, we ordered a bunch of pizzas as takeout, and all of them were impressive. - The eggplant rollatini appetizer was good, and the calamari appetizer was well fried. - The staff is friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is perfect for a pizzeria; warm and casual. After getting takeout a bunch of times and now having gone in person three times, it's now our go to. read more

Food is excellent, service is polite and efficent and the the prices are reasonable. The eggplant parm is wonderful.

Walked in Saturday at 11:30. Walked out at 11:40. Stood there to see if I needed a reservation for the evening. Nobody spoke English! A friend of mine went last Friday and the female server couldn't even describe how the octopus was prepared. Couldn't speak English. If they plan on succeeding, they really have to get it together. read more

This is my favorite pizza place in the area. I just discovered their meals recently & they're fantastic! Authentic food & a fun, comfortable atmosphere. The prices are fair & the food's delicious! Homemade. read more

Super happy belly happening right now. The great is the food for sure. My son ordered fettuccine Alfredo and got a truly giant plate with no less than a lb of pasta and a half lb of cheese. The plate you see is after he ate it and we all had big tastes. One of the best of this classic dish I've ever had. The chicken francese was excellent and the pasta sauce for the side was awesome. Kids portion was huge too and the chicken parm sandwich was met with praise also. One star off for the very annoying plastic on the table cloths that sit on your legs and make them sweaty. The music is a bit loud for me. We hit the place when I think their a/c was out which was unfortunate but we u sweat and when things aren't perfect... especially when your food is fantastic. read more

O Sole Mio - Giant portions!! This is fettuccine Alfredo and is about half what the original serving was! - Pizza Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

After spending the majority of the day on our feet, my friend and I were looking for a place to grab something to eat, and we decided to stop by and try this place. When we walked in, we were greeted immediately and taken to sit down, which was appreciated. We ordered our food and were pleasantly surprised by it, especially since we ordered with dietary restrictions and those aren't always paid attention to. The place itself is clean and cozy with casual vibes. Pros: - Food is great - Clean bathroom - BYOB (based on the couple we observed right next to us) Cons: - Space is small, so as they get busier, it gets packed and the space feels "tight" - Bathroom is located close to the register and by where the servers plug in orders, so it can get crowded in that tiny area - Servers seemed to prioritize other customers and we had to call their attention to us a few times Overall, the food made the experience worth it. Food was excellent, but I don't know if I would dine in next time. Might just choose to order and take it to go, instead. read more

O Sole Mio - Pasta with Marinara Sauce - Pizza Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

We've ordered takeout from here many times, but had not come in to dine in before. The owner was very gracious and hospitable. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Our waiter Sammy was also great. Everything tasted good. Big portions. We were also entertained by "Billy the Kid" Priscoe, who is a regular there and makes the entire night enjoyable for every patron. read more

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Such a hidden gem! The shrimp scampi was bursting with garlic and white wine flavor, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The seafood Alfredo was rich, creamy, and loaded with shrimp, mussels and clams -- seriously satisfying. Cozy vibe, great service, and generous portions. Will definitely be back! P.S. Francesco the owner came by introduced himself to everyone in the restaurant. Great guy and se read more

O Sole Mio - Seafood Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Delicious food, great service inviting ambience. Nice selection from salads to dinners. It's a BYOB as well! read more

O Sole Mio - Menuu - Pizza Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Food is usually good (though there's been burnt pizzas in the past) , and the owner and staff certainly try to be nice. But today was when I realized I was done with this restaurant. I understand they're busy on Fridays, no big deal. I call my order ahead. Go to pick it up at the suggested time 30 minutes later. Cashier is making lots of small talk with the guy in front of my while I'm waiting for be helped 10 minutes. Then an elderly man comes in while I'm still waiting behind the one person in front of me taking forever, he complaints about some delivery issue so the owner (I think) grabs a plain pie to give to him. They finally get to me after and my pastas ready but my pizza was just given away. My pasta gets cold while waiting for a new pizza. I'm offered a new pizza and see that a third of it is blackened burnt. I decline it and receive an apology, and get a new pizza (this one undercooked but that wasn't a big deal either). Owner apologizes and in addition to the food I'm already holding, offers me the burnt pizza and a dessert. I'm grateful and thank him and pay quickly to get home and finally eat after the long wait. Then as I'm walking to the car I realize I was overcharged, I think paying for the dessert that I was offered. Each issue in itself isn't a the end of the world but everything today made a really aggravating experience. Wish them luck but won't be back. read more

We were looking for some Italian comfort food on a rainy dreary day, but we weren't in our usual neighborhood so I found this restaurant on Yelp. It was a good find. I just don't think it's the best place for vegetarians. After we ordered they brought us a complimentary antipasto board. At first I noticed the salami and said that we don't eat meat, but everything else on the board was vegetables and cheese so we just didn't eat the meat. We had also ordered the artichoke francaise appetizer. It was unique and delicious. For my main course I ordered the gnocchi. I had asked the waitress whether the sauce had meat and she said no. After it was served I found meat in it. The manager (owner?) said they use the same sauce they use for their Sunday gravy which it sounds like is cooked with meat in it so a small piece made its way into the dish. He remade the dish for me but I think still used the same sauce. I should have specified at that point to just use the marinara or something else. (I must say it was delicious!). The restaurant is small and cozy with Italian music appropriately playing - but quite loudly. Overall it was a good restaurant and a good experience but if you don't want meat be sure to be very specific. read more

I ordered pizza and a sub for delivery. 30 minutes after I ordered I get a text message that my order has been canceled. Unacceptable. If they cannot fulfill the order don't accept it or cancel it within 5 minutes, not right before it should be delivered. Won't be ordering from here again. read more

I ordered one chicken dish for dinner which came with pasta, and they got everything wrong. I said- no peppers, and linguine pasta. They brought me the wrong pasta (penne) and peppers on the chicken dish. They did politely bring out a bowl of linguine when I let them know that I got the wrong pasta, but the waiter didn't come back for a while so when I noticed the peppers and wanted to let them know and ask them to remove.. I ended up eating around them because my food was getting cold and the waiter wasn't coming out for a while. There was only one other table dining there..so it's not like they were overwhelmed with tables to wait on. The portions are large, prices are reasonable, but it was really nothing special. I also thought the bread they brought out smelled peculiar, my friend did too. read more

Consistently awesome. Pizza, Bronzino Sinatra, shrimp parm hero. You really can't go wrong. The servers and management are very attentive and more than willing to update or deviate a little. Since it's summer, they now have a sidewalk dining area that's fenced in for Al fresco dining, very nice addition to the already comfortable dining room. Continue to return read more

O Sole Mio is a fantastic BYOB that needs to be on your list. Francesco, the owner, is an old school owner who treats every customer that walks in like family. He serves seafood dishes you just can't get around here, much less at this quality. His mussels fra diabolo are to die for, plus dishes like his seppia (cuttlefish) salad and his scungilli marinara are over the top fresh. If seafood is not your vibe, try the bolognese - killer. His carbonara is made with real deal guanciale, a serious upgrade over pancetta. This is way more than a pizzeria, although if that's what you're in the mood for, his Margharita pie is fantastic! Stuffed lobster, bronzini marechiara, and snapper livornese let you know the seafood is fresh and always consistently good. Make a reservation as the weekends can fill up quickly. Trust me on this one - O Sole Mio is the type of restaurant you will love and keep coming back to. read more

Came here again for an early dinner and once again it didn't disappoint. The place is tiny but has style! Our server was awesome and friendly. We had the Chicken Franchise and the chicken Parmesan with vodka sauce. Both were delicious. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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I never had a bad meal there& was always treated with respect . The owner is an old school person who is totally professional

Great food, Great service. GO EAT !!! Owner is old school italy and a great guy. Waitress is the Best and Sweet and attentive as can be.

Great food , great people . The place is amazing , the Boss is very humble and makes people feel confortable , nice young lady that's works there is very Nice as well great place to eat at if you like pizza !!! read more

This is quite literally the best restaurant in the area! Not only is the service and the food amazing it is affordable too! We love going here as a family or even for date night, Francesco always makes sure that all his clients are satisfied and leave with a smile on their face. 10/10 would recommend to everyone read more

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Food was great small Italian place where the service and ambiance matched the food. Looking forward to our next visit We went back and it was even better. So hanged from 4 to 5 stars. I am almost sorry to post this cause it will be even busier Everyone deserves to have authentic Italian food and a service and owner that when you ask says on house for desert as they were so busy - only if everyone understood service and hospitality like he and his staff did. read more

Waited 50 minutes for calamari and my pasta came 5-10 min after my veal (Which was undercooked). Our waitress didn't come over once to tell us there was a delay nor check med with us once we got our food. She also took forever to give us check while chatting it up with another table in front of us. The owner was nice tho. read more

Excellent Food, great staff and service providing superior product. Casual restaurant where the owners goes out of his way to great you and invites you back. read more

My first time coming here after switching owners. With no AC I would bot recommend dining in the summer. Foods not fresh and the one star is only left for the good customer service. I've had better Italian food made from my middle school lunch lady. read more

Happy to have found this great new pizza place! It had previous owners, and the pizza is now a huge upgrade. My favorite so far is the meatball pizza - topped with plenty of their homemade meatballs. We ordered delivery once and pick up once, both quick service. read more

The Zuppe de Mussels are perfectly cooked! We ordered pasta and pizza and everything was delicious, but these mussels are so fresh, tender and the sauce is just right. We enjoy O Sole Mio each and every time we order! read more

I don't think I can say anything bad about this pizza. Was just hoping to stop and get a slice before continuing on a road trip and didn't expect to get such a delicious treat. We ordered the chicken francese, buffalo chicken, and plain slices. Each one was a 10/10. The plain had an excellent cheese pull too! They also had a little pepperoni roll-up thing that was delicious here. Staff was also very pleasant and brought over our slices when they were ready and then came back with napkins and utensils. read more

Good Italian food at very modest prices! The most expensive item on the menu is veal masala at $23 and worth it - tender veal, lots of musrooms, good gravy. Most of the rest is below $20. (The spaghetti sauce needs salt! The bread needs to be better.) But overall quick friendly service with good food in a very casual setting including outdoor tables with easy parking and a nice corner location. A nice new addition to the area. read more

Phenomenal food and service. They were on top of everything. Fantastic desserts. Best Italian place by far in NJ or NY area.

We tried out this place by ordering pizza takeouts (Mediterranean pizza) which were consistently delicious. So we decided to dine in. For appetizers, we got the arugula salad and calamari. The salad was fresh and the dressing was refreshing. For the calamari, the rings were crispy outside and tender inside. We also ordered the mussels one time but the portion was too big for two and not our favorite. For pasta, we tried Salsiccia Con Broccoli Rabe and Linguine Vongole. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauces were delicious. For entrees, we ordered Chicken Cleopatra and grilled swordfish. The chicken dish was tasty. The doneness of the swordfish was perfect, but the grill mark tasted a bit bitter. Also, it would be better if it came with some kind of dipping sauce to enhance the flavor. Overall, we liked most of the dishes, especially the pasta! Some places precooked their pasta and just heated it up before serving, which made the pasta saggy and no texture at all. Not here. They knew how to do it. The pasta was cooked to perfection and served al dente. The service was warm and the atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. Frank, the owner, was always there to welcome customers and make sure they were happy. I appreciate this kind of neighborhood hospitality! This place will be our go-to Italian restaurant from now on! read more

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My mom lives in Clark and I wanted to take her and my wife to lunch. I have tried other pizza places in the area and I asked for something new. My mother said she tried O Sole Mio recently after they took it over from the previous owners and renamed the place. the owner, Frank, told my mom, Rose, that she was the first customer so hopefully she brings him luck. Anyway, we are in the restaurant and was greeted by Pat from behind the counter. He made us feel like we knew us for years. I always judge an Italian restaurant by its red sauce. Theirs was perfect. Nice and sweet. I ordered the sausage and Broccoli rabe, my wife had the grilled chicken and vegetables, and my mom had the Grandma pizza. Everything was delicious. The sausage was high quality and not something from a supermarket. The broccoli rabe was perfectly prepared with just the right amount of garlic and oil. The grilled chicken was seasoned just right and the vegetables were tender. The pizza was delicious as well. Definitely returning to this restaurant from now on. read more

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If you want authentic Italian place, this is the restaurant you wanted to go. Owner makes sure you get personal attention.

The pizza is excellent. However, on the receipt was a listing showing "Tax 1" and "Tax 2" neither of which was equal to the appropriate NJ sales tax. WTF? Is that legal?? When we questioned it, the reply was that everyone gets charged the 2 taxes. We were then shown other receipts (with inconsistent "Tax 1" and "Tax 2" amounts). What is going on here? read more

UPDATED REVIEW = F I V E S T A R S !!! = We have previously reviewed this restaurant with 2 stars. As we stated then, the pizza was excellent but we were concerned about two tax charges that seemed unusual to us. Our review reflected that concern. We have since visited the restaurant again and were approached by the owner because his intuition correctly identified us as the authors of what is apparently the only review on Yelp that is less than four or five stars. We learned that he purchased the business from another owner and was in the process of changing things to reflect the way he intends to run the restaurant. This is a complex process and it is understandable that a few details might be overlooked. The cash register was already programmed with these unusual charges. We are therefore delighted to report that the "tax charges" issue has been corrected. The owner showed genuine and polite concern that our objections were addressed to our satisfaction. He is a super nice and honest businessman who deserves your patronage. And I want to assure you that the food is excellent and very high quality. We are looking forward to another visit and are eager to enjoy entrees in the dining room. I wish I could delete the other review but it is now four days too late to modify it. read more