We stopped in for a delicious Italian dinner, and we were absolutely not disappointed. The…read morerestaurant was beautifully decorated for the holiday season, creating such a warm and inviting atmosphere. They also have a pizzeria conveniently located right next door, which is a nice bonus. The service was outstanding--Alessandro was the best! He recommended his signature cocktail, the Orange Cosmopolitan, and all I can say is WOW. Perfectly made and dangerously good--they definitely sneak up on you! He checked in on us throughout the evening, always friendly and engaging, which truly elevated the experience. The food was just as impressive: Pollo Milanese - a perfectly cooked chicken cutlet topped with fresh mozzarella, arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, shaved Parmesan, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Pollo Carbonara - topped with prosciutto, spinach, peppers, and fontina cheese, served over penne pasta. Alaska Chicken (special) - stuffed chicken with shrimp, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and cheese in a rich cream sauce, served with saffron risotto. Absolutely delicious. For dessert, we shared a toasted almond cake and a caramel cheesecake cone--paired with cappuccinos, of course. The perfect ending to a great meal. It was a wonderful evening shared with wonderful people, made even better by Alessandro's exceptional service. Highly recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely be back to try more dishes!

Really enjoyed the evening here the other night! Was celebrating a wedding here and the spread of…read moreItalian classics & pizza was delicious! Live entertained was an unexpected plus! Staff service was as good as the food.

Via Sposito in Old Bridge, NJ is incredible. A family run restaurant with great people and the most…read moredelicious food. We have eaten there 3 times in 6 days. Absolutely amazing!!! Appetizers to die for - fried calamari, clams oreganato, everything is DELICIOUS. Pasta dishes that make you cry they are so delicious. Now let's talk about the pizza. True Neapolitan pizza. The crust is light and crispy and so special. The margarita pie is killer, the Emiliano - with prosciutto, Arugola, truffle oil and Parmigiano Reggiano is the best pie in Old Bridge. It is not even close. Via Sposito is a hidden gem and among the best restaurants in NJ. Get there as soon as possible. You will be blown away.

On a recent vacay to visit family, we met up with some north Jersey cousins for dinner at Via…read moreSposito. I loved that they accommodated our group of 12 with just a few days' notice. They're an Italian restaurant with a good selection of dishes to meat various diets: salads, pastas, meat dishes, etc. The food was also pretty good, and service was fine. Better Italian food can be found in NJ, not too far away, but the location, quality and price point served our purposes. The servings are generous. I had the "Sunday Supper" (pasta served with red sauce, braciole, sausages, meatballs, and ribs), which I shared with my husband, and even so we had plenty to take home for another meal! I found the decor unusual in that there was a noticeable religious motif. In fact, a life size statue of the a Virgin Mary stood in the corner behind our table observing our little reunion. Odd for a restaurant, but it made for some fun comparing of notes afterwards.

We just celebrated my granddaughters Baptism here. From start to finish, Dee made everything so…read morestress free. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. The food was delicious. We had a large variety of dishes to choose from and there wasn't one person that didn't enjoy their meal. The wait staff was so kind and attentive. The timing of all the courses were spot on and the portions were big. We always had our pitchers of water and soda full at the table. We all had such a wonderful time. This will be my go to place for celebrations or a night out to eat. A big Thank you to Dee and all of her staff.

We came back for another Father's Day early dinner. Service was gracious since they accommodated…read moreour group to a more comfortable area of the restaurant. Food was good overall. Appetizer Artichoke Meatballs Eggplant rollatini Fried calamari Caesar salad Entrees Salmon Dijon Chicken Milanese Osso Bucco Cheese ravioli w Vodka sauce- they had a miss by adding Mozzerella on top n then briefly putting in the broiler. Dessert NY Cheesecake Ricotta cheesecake Ice cream Desserts are not made in house n just ok. Assagini is a good spot for Italian at reasonable prices. BYOB

Had a fantastic meal, a perfect place for a date night. The clam linguini was delicious, and my…read morewife had the chicken cordon bleu special. Everything was great, as was the service. A bit pricey, but it's worth it. We'll be back!

First I would say the staff was welcoming and friendly. The food was good although some dishes were…read morenot as expected (which can be a good thing). The rice balls were made with black rice-quite a surprise when we cut into them! The pulpo was tender and excellent. Both appetizers were very good. If you are looking for spicy Fra Diavolo, I would suggest mentioning to the waiter you want some heat. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo was very good but not at all spicy. The mushroom risotto was very good as well. One of the specials was chicken cutlets with fresh tomatoes, olives, with a light sauce and topped with shaved mozzarella. This was served with roasted potatoes on the side, and it was excellent. The chicken was so flavorful and so tender you could cut it with a fork. Two of us had this special and it did not disappoint. We ended the night with coffee and two desserts. The creme brulee had a coffee flavor and was good. We also ordered a chocolate souffle, which definitely did not resemble anything close to a souffle. The flavor was fine but it flat, almost like a pancake. It was closer to a flatter molten lava cake. (Guess we should have been suspicious when we didn't have to wait extra time for the souffle.) Now for our main gripe. When one of us asked if the special chicken could be made without garlic (due to an allergy), the server said 'of course - nothing is impossible'. This was a lovely response to the request. However, when we received the check, there was a $4.00 charge for 'no garlic'. Really? We eat out in all sorts of restaurants from casual to very high end, and never have we ever seen this. This very small charge left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended). For this reason we gave only three stars - nice ambiance inside and outdoor seating under a gazebo, pleasant, friendly service, and good food, but the extra charge for omitting an ingredient was very disappointing.

This hidden gem in a shopping center blew all of my expectations and was definitely on top of my…read morelist for my go to's now for Italian cuisine. We came to this spot after learning it from Joe Rogans podcast. Thank goodness I listened and actually took this into consideration this time. The ambiance and decor is definitely something you wouldn't expect. You walk in and it feels like a restaurant in the Italian countryside. Rustic and classy at the time. Great spot for formal occasions and dates. Thanks to our amazing waitress (Carmen) recommendations and service for our meal were top tier. For our appetizers it was recommended that we split the Wagyu Meatballs, Caesar salad and prosciutto with burrata. For the second round, we split 2 pasta dishes. Red wine parpadelle with short braised short rib and spicy rigatoni. Both dishes were amazing, however I can whole heartedly say that the spicy rigatoni was the favorite. Only bad thing I can say is that I wish there was more. Even though we had more than enough food, we foolishly ordered. A third round for entree which comprised of Ribeye with complimentary roasted bone marrow, filet mignon, seared tuna steak and Pork chops. All the entrees were exceptional and cooked to perfection. Owner (Anthony) and manager Norman were gracious enough to check in on us, making sure everything was to our liking. The staff here were very hospitable and really made our first time experience a memorable one. Will definitely be coming back with the rest of my friends and family.

I've had Il Nido on my radar for a bit and finally went on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is…read moredimly lit and tastefully done. It's divided into 2 dining areas. Service was good overall and we were not rushed. Appetizers Caesar salad Octopus Entrees Branzino served with gritty polenta ( they accommodated our request for the polenta) Veal Osso Buco Dessert Budino Zeppoles Good experience overall. We were surprised that it wasn't more busy for a weekend night. Hopefully they will remain for many more years to come.

Their #1 Sesame Pizza Pie is the best! It is packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. We tried…read morethe mozzarella sticks for the first time and were so surprised by their size. They were thick and had a good taste to them. Since we ordered this online for pick up, we found the front staff to be nice, but the parking is a little tough to navigate, so be aware.

Wow!!!! Completely blown away by this restaurant and already counting down the days until I'm back…read more We ordered several items to share and everything was generous in portion, even the side salads that came with pasta dishes. The clams and linguine had incredible flavor with a great amount of clams in each bite. Very satisfying. The eggplant pasta was also a standout: filling, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. The chicken pesto sandwich was good as well and came with fries on the side. However, the sesame seed pizza! WOW WOW WOW. Absolutely amazing and easily the most memorable item of the meal. Overall, a fantastic experience with delicious food and great portions throughout!

Anything I've eaten there was perfect the Food is great !! Service is great and quick..read more

I've been here a few times before their expansion and the food was always hit or miss then. The…read moreportions use to be generous and the prices were reasonable. I dined in recently after their expansion and portions are now half their size and the food wasn't good at all! My husband said the sausage hero was terrible, and I had the shrimp puttanesca and that was a complete disappointment! The sauce wasn't tasty, the portion was small, and the shrimp were microscopic! They were tiniest shrimp I've ever been served! It made no sense because the dish was pricy for a dish at a pizza parlor that wasn't even good! To sum up the new expanded La Madona it's overpriced, skimpy portions, and it's not even good! Definitely skip this place!

We tried Patricia's for lunch this time since it had been a while. It was good overall. Service was…read moregood along with our meals. Still a solid byob. Appetizer Seafood salad- we shared as a starter Eggplant tower Penne à la vodka We tried Patricia's for lunch this time since it had been a while. It was good overall. Service was good along with our meals. Still a solid byob. Appetizer Seafood salad- we shared as a starter Eggplant tower Penne à la vodka Frankie's famous meatballs Poached pear salad beet salad Dessert- Chocolate lava cake Poached pear salad beet salad Dessert- Chocolate lava cake

First time here, and I have to admit... I was definitely influenced by the Jersey Shore cast lol I…read moreknow Mike likes this place, so naturally, I had to see what the hype was about for myself! I came in on a weekday after 6 PM, and surprisingly, it was pretty empty. My friend and I started with the baked clams, grilled octopus, and poached pear salad. The poached pear salad was easily the star of the show, so good and definitely my favorite of everything we ordered. The baked clams came in second, while the grilled octopus unfortunately didn't do much for me. I just didn't love it.For my entrée, I went with the Money Bag- I read reviews where people said it was the best thing to get . It was good, but honestly, not anything that blew me away or made me think, "Okay, THIS is what everyone is talking about." We finished with the tiramisu and chocolate chip brownie explosion. The tiramisu was the clear winner for me. The brownie was fine, but again, nothing I'd be rushing back for. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried it and can officially cross it off my list, but I have to be honest, I don't really get the hype. Everything was decent, but nothing was amazing enough to make me want to come back. Maybe I went in with expectations that were too high, but for me, this was definitely a one and done... at least for now.

The quality of exquisite food and exceptional service always makes Gabriella's our favorite…read morerestaurant. The vibe and feel create the perfect atmosphere to celebrate and enjoy your meal on any occasion.

What a wonderful place! Made a last minute reservation to celebrate our anniversary. Food was…read moregreat, service was even better. Our server Shannon was awesome. Recommend such great drinks and appetizers we normally wouldn't order. Pushed us out of our comfort zone . She insisted they were good and boy was she right. Excellent steak! We thoroughly enjoyed everything . It was nice to see such great attentive service to go along with those high prices. We can't wait to tell our friends and return with them soon!

Wow. Everything about the place was amazing. Our server Celine , made a great experience an amazing…read moreexperience. The food was incredible. We had appetizers. They came out the size of entrees so be careful. The spicy calamari and shrimp was perfect. My husband chose the cacao de Pepe. Creamy but not overly peppery. Thought appetizers so tried the Greek fries and thought we were splitting a pizza. Took home the whole pizza and the fries. Did order a homemade warm cookie with ice cream to spilt. Can't complain. But yes too much food. Ambience was wonderful.would go back again and again.

We had such a delightful dinner at Neapoli this week!…read more The restaurant was warm and cozy on a cold rainy night. Just what we needed to warm up! Jenny was our server and she took such great care of us. From providing menu recommendations to keeping the food flowing, she really added to our dining experience. My husband had a really nice caesar salad with salmon on top that he loved. I enjoyed the spicy rigatoni with fried chicken and it was very good and plentiful. I couldn't finish my meal so now I have a nice portion of leftovers in the freezer when I have my pasta craving. Tiramisu dessert and a perfect cappuccino was also very good-- so much food and so good. We will definitely be back.