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    Panico's Bistro

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

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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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    Santucci’s Original Square Pizza - Wildwood, NJ

    3.7(75 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    Never again! I…read moreshould have been tipped off to what fortune awaited us when there was not one other customer in the place at twelve noon, on a Saturday, in the summer. Ordered a dozen garlic Parmesan wings, two personal "pizzas", one regular & the other white. Let's start with the wings. Absolutely no flavor, which will be a recurring theme. All they did was sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the wings. To be fair, they were crispy, but again, the breading tasted like cooking oil. Drowning the wing in ranch dressing was the only way to make it palatable. Twenty five minutes later the "pizzas" arrived. The white pie was barely edible. Literally just burnt mozzarella cheese on a thin, hard, favor-less crust. Maybe the garlic & spice delivery truck didn't come this week? Their regular pie definitely was an improvement over the white, but nothing to write home about. No joke, you can make a better tasting pizza at home using only three items from Costco...stone flat bread, mozzarella cheese, & Mama Rao's sauce. I will acknowledge that the place was clean & the young lady working the counter was attentive. They also do have free refills on fountain drinks, so there's that. Overall, the fact that this place is a franchise boggles my mind. Like, how to did someone get hoodwinked into thinking this was a wise long term investment opportunity? I wish this place luck, but let's be honest, it won't be here the next time I am in Wildwood.

    Stopped in to the Santucci's in Rio grande today which is owned by the same owners as the wildwood…read morelocation. The new location is also convenient when out running errands off island. For today's order, I opted for the pizza of the month special and it certainly did not disappoint and was made with Pepperoni whipped ricotta basil and mikes hot honey. Congrats to the owners on bringing the same consistency to the menu we know and love at the new location. We will obviously continue to support both the wildwood and Rio grande locations!

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    3.2(123 reviews)
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    This place is the best around Cape may, Cape may county and surrounding area's. Come try it ive…read morebeen all over the jersey shore and food this place don't skimp on the toppings art all. Every month for 14 years has ingredients are not from a frozen bag and his entrees are like being on Italy! Gis experience speaks for itself. True cooking done here not artificial fillers are make believe parmasian cheese or mixed provolone cheese with mozzarella cheese in his pizza pies. Taste the goodness and crunch no one has this only imitated. Let this place show you what real pizza and entrees taste like 425 ocean Ave Cape may. Open till 3am yes 3am winter is 1am or later they will never send you away like others do. Everyone is treated. Like family. Taste it for yourself and don't hangout in your basement and talk about the place , go try his many options to choose from including many African entrees upon request. Get your beach delivered pie as well come see the food. The prices. Experience the flavors here you are like family INCLUDING FIDO!!! ... , No B.S here only great food. .did I mention hot coffee and tea ? Ice cream as well. Be honest get the food with no artificial anything....BLUE MOON PIZZA.

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