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    4.4 (252 reviews)
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    Samantha Y.

    I went for dinner tonight with my friends. I'll say the ambiance and drinks were great! I loved the whole vibe of the place and our waitress is so friendly. However, my food was lackluster. It wasn't necessarily bad but my pasta was a little salty for my liking. I'd go back but try something else I think.

    Victoria C.

    My husband and I came for an anniversary brunch. The service was good and attentive. I do want to come back and try the dinner menu. I tried the smoked salmon pasta, and a pizza. The pasta was al dente. The smoked salmon is on the salty side, but that's to be expected. The star of the meal was honestly the Gelato. The Gelato was sweet and salty - I'd go back purely for the Gelato. I didn't care for my mocktail. It was too sour for me.

    Let's do this. Yum!!
    James F.

    A late-night craving has a way of rewriting the evening. Just after 9:00 p.m. on a Friday, my better half--who rarely asks for pizza--turned and said, "I'm craving pizza." No hesitation. Andiamo. That's how we found ourselves at ORA FreeStyle Italian--a spot rooted in cucina italiana moderna, where tradition meets a more contemporary hand. Arriving late is always a gamble, but we were warmly welcomed and guided through a simple, satisfying order. The cacio e pepe arancini were crisp and golden with a creamy center and a subtle Calabrian chili kick--playful, yet familiar. The Margherita pizza followed--semplice, ma perfetto: bright San Marzano tomato, soft mozzarella, fresh basil, and just enough char. A glass of Eroica Riesling brought a clean, slightly sweet balance--un equilibrio perfetto--to the savory spread. The space, with exposed beams and warm wood, feels both modern and inviting. A glimpse of dry-aged steaks near the dining room promises a return visit. Sometimes the best meals aren't planned--they happen proprio adesso. Contact 304 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ (201) 267-4304 https://orainthedell.com/

    Garganelli pasta
    Daniela G.

    This is the place to be!! Just when entering this restaurant you're greeted with beautiful decoration for the holiday season. You can tell someone put great time into the aesthetic of the restaurant. We had a reservation upstairs and it was a beautiful space to dine, comfy and cozy! Our waiter was PHENOMENAL!! Shoutout to Donnie, he was charismatic, attentive and very kind. He checked in on us quite often even though we could tell he was busy, and never failed to come with a smile on his face. Now the food was the main show of course. We ordered pizzas, mussels and the meatballs. My personal favorite were the mussels, I really felt like I could drink the sauce it was so delicious For my main I had the garganelli pasta, it had a perfect balance of mushrooms and cheese, truly creating a warm delicious meal. I would love to come back to try their other menu items, I'm especially eyeing their desserts! (I would give a perfect 5 but we did have to wait a bit for our table, understandably a busy holiday season)

    Scallops special
    John Y.

    We had a great experience at Ora. It was our first time there and it was very impressive. The ambiance was very modern, yet still had a quaintness to it. Noise level was great. The hosts were all smiling and attentive! Our server Ed was friendly and knowledgeable and did not hesitate when we asked his opinion. The food was delicious, we started with the baked clams, nicely balanced with crumbs to stuffing ratio. The entrees were excellent, my guest had the Scallops special, cooked perfectly, cooked through but not rubbery. Very flavorful. I had the double cut pork chop, again, cooked perfectly, not easy to do. They were accompanied by thick cut fries. It was delicious. We finished with what I could only call a cross between a crème brûlée and cheesecake. I highly recommend Ora in Oradell.

    Ivette V.

    Went to Ora for dinner for two with reservations. Parked a block away in the street but they do have valet parking. Upon arrival we were seated immediately. The hostess was very friendly. Upon sitting down we were treated by our waitress. We ordered cocktails. The margarita was overly sour. I like sour but this was over. The presentation of the cocktail was nice however. Appetizers: The Caesar salad (has a different name on the menu) but this was very good. I wish the lettuce was cut smaller so I had to use a knife to eat it. Nonetheless it was good. The meatballs were good, not the best but still good. The toast had good flavor but it was very hard even when you dip it in the sauce so I did not finish this. As my entre I ordered the branzino. This was delicious. The creamed spinach was also delicious and the presentation was interesting. Lastly, the service was a bit disappointing. Our waitress seemed out of it or at least disinterested in serving this night and it unfortunately showed. I like to give people grace so I still tipped her 20%. I hope all is well with her but attention and service is part of the experience as a paying customer. All in all, the atmosphere is very nice and the decor as well. It is a nice place to go for a date night, out with friends or to host a celebration as they have event space and a bar upstairs. I went to an event last month and it was great!

    Nehal A.

    We came here for brunch on a rainy weekend. I made a reservation to ensure we had a confirmed spot. Upon arrival we got the see the beautiful interior of the restaurant, with gorgeous modern furnishing. There was a huge bar area on the opposite end of the dining areal. The menu had small plates, pastas and popular brunch entrees. We started with the calamari that was a small dish but really good quality. Loved the marinara sauce it came with. I got the steak and egg for entree, another excellent dish. Flavorful steak, cooked to correct temperature, and decent amount. The kid's pasta was also super tasty. The service was nice overall. Our whole family had a wonderful time at brunch. Loved the overall upscale atmosphere.

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    Christen V.

    Beautiful place and the food is absolutely delicious, we celebrated my husband birthday and is was such a pleasant experience.

    Lamb Special
    Thomas D.

    ORA was the perfect choice for my birthday dinner. It did not disappoint. We started off with cocktails: Dirty Martini and the Cigar Box. Both were perfect. The starter bread was fresh and butter was amazing. We ordered the sheep's milk ricotta and the cacio e Pepe arancini. Both were fabulous, but that ricotta was special. In between service, crumbing the table was key. I love that unasked touch. I make a mess with my bread and I prefer it clean at the start of each course. Next course we went with the meze rigatoni. Amazing. Entrees: Lamb Special and the Porcini rubbed filet mignon. Both were outstanding. Sides: herbed polenta fries and charred broccolini. I didn't have much room left, this was a challenge getting these down, but when they're good, there is room. Finished off the night with an espresso martini. The waiter was knowledgeable and assisted me with pairing a glass of wine with each course. Tremendous place. Will definitely be back.

    Went last night for our 35th wedding anniversary. Had a wonderful experience and meal. Our waitress was terrific. Bar area and drinks were spot on. Wife loved the chicken parm with vodka sauce. Oxtail short rib pappardelle was delicious. The gelato copette was one of the best tasting desserts we've tried in a while. Definitely worth checking out.

    Yeidelin T.

    We had a awesome time with a delicious meal. Friendly environment and always beautiful decor.

    Bucatini
    Derrick N.

    I usually start my reviews by touching on the ambiance and service, then the food. But, the food was so damn I'm starting this way! I like to start with pizzas and got the Parma Pizza. The bread was so fluffy and filling. The pizza was on the thinner side, which I like, and the goat cheese, fig jam, and prosciutto complimented one another so well. Special shoutout to the goat cheese, sensational. Then had the Bucatini and Malfalde. Starting with the bucatini, it was genuinely one of the best pasta dishes I've ever eaten. Thank you to our server, Miguel, who was excellent and recommended that I get it! The pecorino and pistachio, yum! It also had green beans, which was surprisingly delicious for me considering I don't like green beans. The Malfalde was similarly excellent and the guanciale packed a punch. One of the most memorable meals I have had in a very long time. I am definitely coming back.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Jeff M.

    ORA Freestyle Italian 304 Kinderkanack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 I previously posted about this location and decided to stop by for another taste. The CP still available on Mondays only, but I was more than grateful when I was informed that a side of mezzi rigatoni is now available for an upcharge. I am pleased that management was receptive to my previous constructive criticism. As always, the CP was just as excellent as my prior experience. If I ever were to rate top five parms, ORA would definitely make the list. In addition to a phenomenal meal, the service was outstanding. My server Fabio was very attentive and he made sure I was taken care of. The staff is very friendly and they make me feel right at home. #ora #chickenparmesan #mezzirigatoni #rigatoni #halfrigatoni #oradellnj

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    Best steak i ever had, pasta was great. The oysters and Xavier appetizer weren't great . pricey but will be back

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    The ambiance, food & servers was top notch. Highly recommend for a girls night out or special event.

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