Patrizia's of Red Bank is a family style Italian BYOB that's especially popular for birthdays and big groups. It's loud, lively and definitely a fun night out! Hungry for more NJ food finds? Follow @wonderwithlyss on Instagram & TikTok! read more

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The perfect celebration spot that happily accommodates large parties. Our group of 8 had a great time celebrating some birthdays, including napkin twirling and birthday singing. Everyone enjoyed the appetizers and was very pleased with the meals. The tagliatelle al tartuffo, prepared tableside, was fantastic. There's a dish for everyone here. Complete with an array of yummy desserts! read more

Patrizia's - Artichokes Oreganata - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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I came here with my husband for Restaurant Week. I never been here before so we wanted to try some place different. First of all, there was a little kids birthday party here and it was LOUD. This is clearly not the restaurant's fault but wow was it loud. I wish we could have sat outside but it was a bit chilly. We started with a 'Watermelon Mint Cooler' and 'Frozen Strawberry Margarita' - both were mocktails. They were both delicious and refreshing. My husband got the meatballs for his appetizer and I got the Caprese salad. He loved the appetizer and I loved mine. You cannot go wrong with Caprese salad in my opinion. For our entrees, he got the 'Bistecca alla Pizzaiola" which was a steak with tomato, garlic and red wine with potatoes. It was really good. The steak was very tender. I got the 'Ravioli Limoncello' which was Ravioli in a Lemon cream sauce. I am not a huge lemon fan but this was great. We ended with the 'Carrot Cake' and the 'Toasted Almond' cake - both were delicious as well. Everything was great. The service was quick, attentive and very friendly. I would definitely come back and would recommend. Next time though, I'm sitting outside if I see a big party though! read more

Diner is ALWAYS great. Love eating here. This is the best restaurant in Red Bank. The service and food are always great.

This review the combination of two different experiences. One for a catered event and one for a regular dinner. I chose Patrizia's for my rehearsal dinner for my wedding and we had a fantastic time. The service was great and the food was excellent. We came back for one of our wedding anniversaries and it was not as good as when we did the family style catering. Our waiter was very sweet and they put an effort, but I probably would stick to family style events at this particular location. read more

A very nice restaurant in Red Bank. Call ahead for large group party reservations. There is no parking lot so you will need to do street parking. There was a large group of us, around 12 and we did the group menu dining. All the food was very good. Some hits and misses but all in all, a very fun restaurant (if someone's birthday prepare for the singing music surprise)! read more

Not only was the food exceptional at this restaurant, but the service we received was phenomenal. Walter is truly such a nice guy, and anyone else that came to our table was so nice. The overall vibe of this place was so fun and perfect. I couldn't recommend this place enough!! read more

Patrizia's - The delicious food and drinks - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

I had higher hopes going into Patrizia's but was let down by a few things. We can start with the positives- they made an error initially and gave us free sangria! That was very kind of them considering it's a primarily BYOB restaurant. That said, the food unfortunately left a lot to be desired. I went with a large group and we ordered the following: Appetizer: Calamari, mussels, eggplant rollatinj. The eggplant was very lackluster. It had no real flavor and you could tell it was not authentic. Mains: gnocchi vodka (which they were able to custom make as this wasn't on the menu, which is a nice plus), orchette with broccoli rabe and sausage, branzino and bolognese. The gnocchi vodka was watery and didn't have much flavor on its own. It really had to be doctored up with black pepper, salt, red pepper and cheese. TLDR, the bar for authentic Italian (even Italian- American) food is quite high in New Jersey/ NYC and this didn't quite cut it. The space was very nice and conducive to large parties and the service was great. I will note that it was also very overpriced- $30-$40 for a single dish that didn't quite live up to the hype. read more

Patrizia's - Brooklyn Style Eggplant Rollatini - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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I went this past Saturday afternoon and the food was just delish! There were 5 of us and we all enjoyed our meals. I had the Bucatini cacio de Pepe and oh my I can't say how much I enjoyed it. Soooo good! Then for dessert our waiter James who was very attentive suggested the Almond crunch cake and the tartufo for the table. Well he was correct it was very good. The cake was light and paired well with the tartufo. We all enjoyed the experience at Patrizias. read more

Had 615 reservations. Got there early and was seated at 6pm. Ordered an app and dinner and brought our own wine....had to ask our waiter 2x where the app was. Waited 45 mins for an app. After the app, we didn't exist. We both finished our bottles of wine. Waiter came over and said dinner would be out shortly....an hr and a half later still NOTHING! Got up and left. Absolutely ridiculous and will never come back. Thanks for ruining a date night. read more

This place is FUN, that's what you feel the entire time you're there. The food is great though my pasta was a little bland, my wife's was fantastic though just how it is sometimes. Service was great, definitely recommend. read more

Ok I have been meaning to review this place and finally got around to do so. Went with my family for mother-in-law's birthday dinner on a Saturday evening. Food: I had the truffle bucatini, I cannot find it on the menu but for the price, I expected it to be much better! We also ordered oysters, pork chops, and meat. I was not a fan of the porkchops or the calamari (not pictured here). Sorry to all the people who do love this place but I though the food was in the same category of Olive Garden quality. The amount of food they serve is massive, which to me can be off-putting. I guess I am not big on family style restaurants as much so I may be biased on that aspect. The place is BYOB so that's good for big groups. Dessert was also OK. The only reason I ended up trying some was because two people in my party did family-style. For $60 they could get a course of various apps + mains + desserts. Ambience: Bright, lively but a little too loud. In that sense, I am glad we were sat on the second floor (by a corner) so we couldn't hear the big groups on the 1st floor that were loud/noisy. Outdoor seating seemed nice though, but the whole restaurant was incredible busy, both inside and outside. Service: It was average. I get that this place gets incredibly busy and they have at least 40-50 people working per day but our server did not meet our expectations. The food came out fast though so no complaints there. read more

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Here's one I missed right under my eye until now. We were invited to a birthday party of 10. A really nice affair and a great dinner at Patrizia's. James was a very capable server with his super quick bus boys. From appys, to entrees to two birthday cakes, yes two, the food was excellent. In days of yore this was a bank and a furniture store....so informed. Upstairs is for private parties. There is also outdoor dining, weather permitting, the street is close to traffic during the summer. read more

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Seems that Patrizisa's is the place for large birthday, and other celebrations. It can become loud and boisterous with the clapping and singing for birthday parties. A nice looking restaurant with attentive competent wait staff. I found the pasta dishes to be mediocre and over sauced. We all brought our own wines, about 12 of us were able to order speedily but had a long wait for the dishes. It was a packed room the week after Halloween. Weekdays are probably much quieter, we were also celebrating 2 birthday's so we were as noisy as everyone else. Great place a good time with friends and family, I had fun not withstanding the only fair cuisine. read more

Patrizia's - Birthday's at Patrizia's - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

What an incredible experience! The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service truly stood out as well. Felix and James were fantastic: friendly, attentive, and very informative without ever being intrusive. They made the entire evening feel effortless and special. This place never disappoints, and we'll definitely be back soon. Highly recommend! read more

Wait staff was great and the atmosphere was pretty, especially decorated for Christmas. Food was mediocre Italian at best. Extremely bland and minimal seasoning. We ordered the family style option and decent portion sizes but overpriced for what we ate. Also ordered the red sangria (even though they say they're BYOB, they still have sangria and bottles of wine available). Would not return, but a nice night out. read more

Patrizia's - Red sangria - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

The ambiance here is great and staff was attentive. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey, but after seeing the portion sizes for the appetizers and entrees it made sense! We got the rice ball appetizer and burrata special appetizer to start. Both were so good and filling we barely had room for our appetizers. All the food was out of this world. I would love to come back here for a date night. read more

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Excellent dinner. Excellent dessert. Excellent service. I sat outside and the Summer atmosphere was incredible. However, I don't think I'd want to eat here when the weather cools. Because if I cannot sit outside, I don't want to be here. The indoor seating was loud, large, cramped and thoroughly uninviting. Just dipping through to use the restroom was a drag on the senses. To feel things changing that way so drastically was unfortunately surreal. A. read more

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***3 1/2 stars*** I'm not sure if I've ever been to a place that had better service than this, so at the very least Patrizia's has a massive intangible working for them. And on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon they have tons of outdoor seating options, which in downtown Red Bank means prime pooch viewing. But none of the food I had really blew me away, and that's a fairly important quality of an Italian restaurant. The Millennial Chum and I came here for a late lunch yesterday around 3 or 4. This was a pretty impulsive choice, based on no research and a quick perusal of the menu as we were walking by. It was pretty hopping but we had no issue requesting and obtaining a table by the sidewalk. Once again, I can't emphasize enough how good the service is - they have several staffers literally standing by at attention almost like ball boys at the US Open, ready to spring into action the minute a plate is clean or a water bottle empty. We both ordered pasta dishes, and I'm not exaggerating when I say they both showed up within probably five minutes. Clearly a place that cooks up gigantic heaps of pasta beforehand, ready to go when the situation arises, but if it tastes made-to-order/fresh, what's the downside? The best tasting item I had was the dipping oil for the bread. It had a lot of interesting spices to it and disappeared well before the bread did. The bread itself was actually pretty dry and tasteless - at an Italian restaurant, I'm expecting that if the bread isn't warm it's fresh and crisp - and we actually left about half of the bread uneaten. I ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese ($24ish), which was okay but not great. I don't personally like having chunks of shizzle in my sauce beyond the meat, and there were tons of carrot pieces that I wasn't thrilled to see included. Easy to eat around, but a little inconvenient. If the menu description had referenced their inclusion, I probably would have gotten something else. The rest of the sauce was fine, but not as flavorful/tasty as I expect from this dish, which is one of my favorite pasta entrees. For what it's worth, the Millennial Chum sampled it and thought it was fantastic so Patrizia's would probably benefit more from her specific review. We also split a gelato sandwich dessert ($10), which was like a high class Chipwich, featuring chocolate chip cookies with vanilla gelato. It wasn't bad, but it was VERY obviously dug out of a freezer and was pretty hard to eat - we had to chip away at the edges like we were ice fishing or something. I actually prefer my ice cream-based desserts to be on the solid side (I can get a little riled up/stressed if the ice cream is melting and I feel like I'm on the clock) but this was definitely on the extreme end for me. This wasn't bad by any means but overall it was underwhelming and you can easily find better Italian options nearby. read more

Patrizia's - Pappardelle Bolognese. - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Nice place on the strip in Red Bank. Family atmosphere, solid food, and swift, friendly service. Will be back. The Polo Carbonara was excellent and highly recommended. read more

Patrizia's - Eggplant stack - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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What a fun place! Located right on the main strip in Red Bank. Parking lot a block way. BYOB! Forgot to take pictures of the food. We were celebrating a family members birthday. We did family style. The food was delicious and so much! For apps we had: mozzarella, tomatoes, eggplant, eggplant parm, salad, calamari, bean, sausage, and broccoli rabe. Our main entres: salmon, steak, chicken parm, penne, and vodka. Desserts: tiramisu, almond cake, 6 something else. Everything was delicious. Service was amazing. You can bring your own cake. Every time the wait staff came out for a celebration, they played a special song, huge sparklers on dessert, and everyone twirled their napkins in the air. Great place! read more

Patrizia's in Red Bank is definitely one of the more fun and energetic Italian dining experiences in the area. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic dinner, this might not be your scene--but if you're going out with a group of friends or family and want good food, lots of laughs, and a vibrant atmosphere, this place hits the mark. The first thing you'll notice is how lively the restaurant is. The music is upbeat, the staff is full of energy, and there's almost always a celebration going on at one table or another. It gives the place a party-like vibe that makes dining here feel more like an experience than just a meal. Patrizia's is especially great for birthdays, group dinners, and other special occasions. Now on to the food--it's genuinely very good. Everything is served family-style, so it's best to come hungry and ready to share. The pastas are fresh and flavorful, the pizzas are crispy and cheesy, and the meat and seafood dishes are solid. One of my favorite things about Patrizia's is that they don't skimp on portions--you're definitely getting your money's worth. The mozzarella made fresh tableside is always a hit, and the desserts are rich and satisfying, especially their Nutella pizza if you're into sweets. The service is usually quick and efficient, even with how busy the place can get. The staff knows how to manage big tables and keep the energy up, and they really do make you feel welcome. Just know that on weekend nights, it can get a bit loud and crowded, so if you're not into high-energy dining, a quieter time like a weekday evening might suit you better. As for the pricing, it's pretty fair for what you get--especially when you consider how much food is included. That said, it's not exactly a budget meal, so just know that you'll likely be spending a bit more than your average Italian dinner spot, especially if you add drinks. But overall, it's worth it for the quality and experience. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because it's not always consistent in terms of pacing, especially when it's really packed. Sometimes dishes can come out a little too quickly, and it feels like they're rushing you through. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's noticeable. All in all, Patrizia's is a great spot for a fun night out with solid Italian food and a social, upbeat vibe. It's not your traditional quiet trattoria, but that's part of what makes it unique. I've been here several times and will definitely keep going back. read more

We had a party of 8 on Easter Sunday, 5:30pm reservation. Options were family style or individual meals. Our table was split. Half did family style and the other half chose meals. Everything was absolutely delicious and the servings were enormous! Walter the host was very accommodating and went out of his way to seat us by our reserved time. Our waiter (I am very sorry I didn't get his name.) was so attentive and brought our courses out perfectly. We didn't feel rushed at all moving from appetizers to pasta, etc. Actually, the whole wait staff was incredible. Cleared plates, filled water bottles, constant flow of sangria, clean plates and silverware, containers for leftovers - You name it. For the amount of people that were there with their families I don't think one person was disappointed in the staff or food. Kudos to Patrizia's staff, chef and hosts. You all did a magnificent job taking care of all of us instead of being with your families. The food was delicious and so much more than I ever expected to bring home! We have enough for lunches and dinners a few times this week. Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon! So much more I could write but it would go on too long!! You just have to go for yourself. Especially if it's your birthday! IYKYK! read more

Had my husband's birthday party on Jan 5, when no one wants to party...except if you're here! Great food I did the family style and pre-planned the menu so everything just kept coming out, and best of all it's BYOB. (Apps:baked clams, fried calamari, eggplant, meatballs. Caesar Salad. Entrees: Chicken parm, Penne Vodka, sliced steak. Desserts were assorted. Coffee) For a BYOB restaurant in Red Bank, it's a gem! We had a great time, the staff were very attentive and the food was excellent. Recommend to try it out for yourself but best with a crowd! And bring the wine! read more

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BYOB restaurant with decent food. Huge interior with friendly staff. Fun environment.

Let me start by saying the service was fabulous. We had a great round table for a table of 5. Celebrating an 85th birthday and they surely do a fabulous job singing happy birthday. Dessert and specialty coffees were delicious. Onto the main courses which were good. Two of our group didn't like their food. Chicken francese was chewy but the pasta it came with was good. The pappardelle Bolognese was overcooked with not enough sauce, rather dry. Three of us had Spaghetti Alla Vongole which was perfectly cooked. The Stracciatella Alla Romana soup and salads were delicious. This is a BYOB, however they do serve sangria. read more

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Ambience was bright and lively, and our waitress was very accommodating and helpful. The food was very tasty overall and came in ample portions for the price. The rice balls (not pictured) were fantastic. Came with 4 large--so cheesy inside + meat with a perfectly crispy coated exterior and marinara for dipping. The octopus app was slightly chewy, but hearty with very tasty potatoes, roasted tomatoes, and capers which made it sing. Bolognese entree lacked sauce but was bountiful with zesty meat and flavor. Pasta very al dente. For dessert, tried the almond cake which came out beautifully decorated, but was frozen in the center. Reminded me of the Chinese cookies. The waitress graciously brought me something new, no problem. The tiramisu was one of the best I ever had. So creamy with bold enough ladyfingers to taste. Finished the whole thing! This was the most packed and energetic spot I've been to during this pandemic. Every table filled and celebrating a birthday or engagement. Not sure casual diners are welcomed on a Saturday night. Reservations highly recommended. It's a party with crowd participation! No safety protocols in place. read more

Patrizia's - Pappardelle Alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Italian restaurant right in the middle of Red Banks downtown. Love the cute ambiance with string lights and fresh flowers on every table. Food is very reasonably priced for lunch. So you get served bread with your own individual plate of olive oil that has fresh herbs (score for me!) We ordered the calamari fritto, pappardelle bolognese and spaghetti vongole. Everything was super fresh and the pasta while not hand made was of high quality. I love the amount of clams I got in my vongole and how light and refreshing it was. The bolognese was rich and luscious with the meat sauce generously coating the soft pasta. It's a very serviceable restaurant and if you prefer there are cheaper options for lunch like their sandwiches and salad. read more

Patrizia's - Pappardelle Alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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We came here for surprise birthday celebration and didn't know what to expect, as we didn't plan it, but everything was amazing! The place was packed with large birthday parties, but they were so on top with the service. The food wasn't extravagant, but everything was good and came in large portions--we had so much leftover. And the birthday candle/napkin waving was a fun signature touch for the restaurant! read more

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Great service. Everyone loved their pasta meal. I UNFORTUNATELY ordered the charcuterie board. I don't think Brie and mortadella (Italian bologna) should be on a $45 plate!! Please add some mozzarella, sharp provolone, Parmesan or Romano instead of Brie or cheddar!! read more

Solid all around. Generous portions of good food, attentive service, table-side pasta prepared in a cheese wheel (and for half the price of that gimmick than you would pay in most places in Manhattan), and a great location. This is most certainly not a quiet romantic dinner, this is a good food-to-fun ration kind of place, as they have a fun birthday gimmick that leads to an almost never-ending stream of "happy birthday" celebrations. Overall? I say you do it. This isn't their only location, they have many in the NY/NJ area but I have heard they are all the same and all fun. read more

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The food was excellent. Enjoyed an early dinner with 3 friends .. I had veal Marsala and it was good . Veal could've been a little bit more tender but plenty of mushrooms and Marsala. Had eggplant parm app, really good . Lobster ravioli spaghetti and meatballs and a bocatelli (?) pasta with cream sauce peas and ricotta. Excellent. Service was really good and attentive. Constant water refills, and removing finished plates. No worker shortage here!! read more

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I didn't go here tonight but I've been there many times throughout the years. Food, service, and ambiance are 5/5 in my opinion. I highly recommend going to this fine food establishment to celebrate an occasion or simply to just enjoy some fine dining!!! read more

I've been here at least a half dozen times and have never left impressed. The food isn't bad, just bland and ordinary. Considering you're in the epicenter of Italian cuisine in this country, there are simply too many better options. Service is always good. Location is phenomenal. Interior is very nice, but I hesitate to compliment the ambiance because of the horrid birthday song that blasts thru the restaurant every 5 minutes. It was funny for the first 3 times but gets extremely tiring after the 362nd time. That alone knocks it down a star. read more

My Bf and I went for our 10th anniversary, and it was absolutely wonderful. We were seated right away, outside under the string lights they have put up. We started the meal with semolina bread they bring to the table that tasted very fresh. Next we ordered the mozzarella caprese, which was delicious everything was so fresh and light. Then we both ordered the Tagliatelle al Tartuffo which was amazing they toss it in a Parmesan cheese wheel table side. I have to say best pasta I have ever eaten, portion is nice in size and pasta is cooked perfect al dente, wonderful flavor. We finished the meal with the crème brûlée topped with the sweetest blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. First time in a long time we both left extremely pleased with both the food and the service at a restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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Made an unplanned visit here for lunch. It was a beautiful Fall day so we sat in their enclosed area but still outside. Service was pleasant. Meatballs- tasty, and sauce was excellent Eggplant parm- good but not great. It was served with Eggplant Caponata as well. Margherita pizza- was good but looked more like a regular pie Their pastas looked good but we didn't try on this trip. I feel there are hits and misses here, but overall a good stop. read more

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We did not have a reservation, but there were lots of empty tables (after all it was only 5:00 on a summer Saturday). We originally wanted to sit outside, but we're informed that if it rained, the food would be packed up for takeout. We had to wait to sit inside until all reserved people were seated. The host sat us away from everyone - up a large set of stairs. We ate our food awkwardly while 4 guys behind the coffee bar watched - no one else was sitting in our entire area upstairs for half of our dining experience.. We ordered the special appetizer - stuffed zucchini flowers and figs. Since the zucchini flowers were not GF, I ordered the pearl salad special. Turns out we both could have shared the zucchini dish since there were 2 small stuffed zucchini's, and the rest of the plate had delicious figs, burrata, prosciutto and candies walnuts. The pear salad was VERY sweet. The GF Penne alla Theresa (broccoli Rabe and sausage) was delicious. Husband had the linguini with clams. Bowl was full of the cutest clam shells (a little work, but proof that the clams were fresh. read more

Coming off my yelp hiatus to update my review here to 5 stars. We were in the area late last night and decided to drop in to grab dessert and make a reservation for this upcoming weekend. It was saddening to see the lively restaurant completely empty (no chairs, no tables... just open space); however, Tina was so welcoming. She squeezed us in for reservations and although the kitchen was already closed she generously gave us dessert on the house. Despite offering to pay for it, she insisted. We appreciated this kind gesture so much, as we are well aware how much difficulty restaurants are facing during this time. Needless to say, the tiramisu was decadent, as always.. read more

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Went here for a family birthday. Delicious Italian food. Everything was so good and the service was great too. If you are looking for authentic Italian food on the shore. This is the place read more

Went here with a large party and the food was at best average. Clams were off and everything was super bland tasting. As we were wrapping up so was the staff. They were removing the table cloths and taking the glasses away as we sat at the table. They might as well just said time to go people. Not a good dinning experience. read more