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    Panico's Bistro

    3.6 (419 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Salmon special and Greek pizza
    Amy K.

    Another amazing dinner at Panicos. The staff are so good and the food is VERY good. I'm currently obsessed with the gnocchi appetizer. It's the perfect bite of soft pillowy pasta. Sweet and a touch of earthiness with the whipped pesto on top. It can be a bit loud as the kitchen and dining are all in the same room- it's an old church. But it's part of the charm of the place. Ps Most of the time a byob is annoying but here is so excellent at making sure you have an ice bucket asap when you arrive.

    Excellent!
    William H.

    Traditional Italian night, owl. Service and food was again excellent. Sunday dinner. Salmon excellent eggplant Parm, outstanding

    Came here last year, main dining room for our yearly family dinner. Service was great, good food as well. Came back this year (2026) and we ended up in the basement with Duane. This gentleman is a charismatic and knowledgeable and a great example of what service should be. Thank you again for the great evening.

    New England clam chowder soup
    Kaitlyn F.

    We have been to Cape May several times, but we've never been to this restaurant. It is a little bit on the outside of Town in an old converted church so the ambience is very unique and really special. There is a parking lot in the back, which is always a plus in Cape May. We made reservations in advance and there weren't many times available. The place was very busy when we got there. They give you some bread to start with and the bread was absolutely delicious. We had a burrata appetizer, which was just OK. Next time I would try something else. Someone in our group had the New England clam chowder soup and I tried it and it was outstanding one of the best that I've ever had. All of our entrées were good. The place is BYOB. The menu is very large so there should be something for everyone to find.

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    Alex M.

    Amazing food. First time there with group of friends. We set up the dinner a few days before and easily got reservations. Reservations are recommended. Panico's is only open from 5-9pm. Was Hungary so for starters got a Caprese Salad. Basaltic and fresh mozzarella was great. For entree I got Sweet Corn and Crab raviolis in a cream sauce. SO GOOD. My wife got the Eggplant Pesto and I also had some. Again delicious. For desert the offerings were several Devine cakes. Forgot the exact descriptions but I got a bourbon cake and the wife settled on a chocolate cake. Very delicious and a great way to end the meal. Will definitely have this place in mine when I am in the area.

    Cavatappi with sausage
    Amanda C.

    Panico's has been one of our staples when we go down the shore! They have a pretty decent sized parking lot in the back of the restaurant which made it easy! I did make a reservation for 7:15, however we did not get seated until 7:30. There are some stairs you have to walk up to enter the restaurant. There were five of us in our group and we all decided to order something different. Of course we were very excited for the delicious and warm bread they serve before the meal! I ordered the linguini with clams which was amazing. They put so many clams and a lot of crab meat in the linguini, and that's exactly how I like it. The other people in my group ordered the cavatappi with sausage, pasta with shrimp and crab, the burrata pizza, and the chicken parm. Everyone absolutely loved their dishes. The red sauce on all the dishes was very tasty. The dishes are also very big, so make sure you come hungry! We also got the Oreo cake and tiramisu for dessert. The Oreo cake was moist and the perfect size. The tiramisu was also very tasty, with a bit of a unique twist on the classic dessert. Our waitress was very kind, although we did have to remind her at some points to bring something we had asked for! I would definitely recommend this spot for a nice Italian meal!

    Pork Shank Osso Bucco
    JM T.

    Service 5/5 stars we had Jeanette and Maureen Octopus- Rating 5/5 chargrilled then sautéed, simple olive oil, parsley, lemon Pork Shank Osso Bucco - Rating 5/5 oven roasted, marinara, rosemary, carrots, celery, tomato, parpadelle. Not a big pork eater saw that many reviews recommended this dish. It was one of the best dishes I have ever had. It was out of this world. Salad - Rating 3/5 It was missing something. Desserts - I'm not big on desserts but I came for my Moms birthday it was very good. I feel like I can't properly rate. My Mom loved them.

    Shrimp and Lemon Bianco
    Sarah G.

    The atmosphere was nice! It was our first time there! I didn't like how it was BYOB. There was no option to buy any cocktails since many places in Jersey don't have liquor licenses and are BYOB. The server forgot to put in our order and didn't realize she missed one entree until all the food was served. We had to wait additional time for our last entree to come out. My pasta was okay. If I go back, I wouldn't order it again. I should have ordered it without the peas. I was not a fan of it . The brick oven pizza was delicious despite having to wait extra time to receive it. The calamari was delicious and a great appetizer! Definitely would order that again!

    Top/Left: Rigatoni alla Vodka Middle/Right: Crab and Shrimp Bottom: Ravioli
    Audrey G.

    5/5 all around. I went with my parents for the first time and we were delighted with the food, our friendly and attentive server, and the warm ambiance. We started out with fresh, warm bread with olive oil and herbal mix. For our appetizer we ordered the caesar salad which came out almost right away despite it being crowded for a Monday night. I had the ravioli with the sauce of the day which was hot and honey marinara, and I would say it was best marinara I've ever had. My mom had the rigatoni alla vodka and my dad had the crab and shrimp. Both were very happy with the their meals and we all agreed to make a trip back here.

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    Had a great meal from start to finish! What a lovely setting and inventive menu. We also love Secondos which I believe is the same owner.

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    Love their pizza, chicken parm, service, atmosphere. Converted church setting is pretty cool - lots to choose from and reasonably priced

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    My sister and I came here for dinner on a Sunday at 6 pm. We made reservations a few days in…read moreadvance online through Resy. Reservations seem highly recommended because it seems most people came here with one. It's fine dining (price-wise - very reasonable for fine dining). It's also BYOB -- like the name says. I loved every moment of this. Service was very attentive and professional. I did feel worried that I was a bit underdressed because I had tennis shoes on, but it was not an issue. It is not a huge restaurant, but it's elegant and definitely meant more as a special night out than a casual spot. If you are looking for seafood options, look no further than here. If you want to impress someone, take them here. Now, onto the food. The bread is complimentary and we ate it all (along with our refill). The butter was freshly made, I believe. I had the winter prix fixe menu and my sister ordered à la carte. Their prix fixe and tasting menus tend to change quite often so it'll always be interesting. My sister ordered the Spanish octopus (1st course) and the Scottish Salmon. I had some of her octopus and salmon. They were both such well-made dishes. We would definitely order the octopus again. Chewy and delicate. I had the arancini, fra diavolo, and the chocolate tart. It was absolutely delicious. The arancini were small, but it was still well filled with tiny bites of clam. The fra diavolo was also very good and filling. Plenty of seafood to go around in that dish. Spicy too, which I like. At the end, we shared a chocolate tart -- and I must say, we were already full at this point. The chocolate was rich and the pistachio ice cream was perfect. We will definitely be back.

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