Just drove in from northern Virginia and needed a place to eat. Found excellent reviews about Cafe…read moreBello! Our waiter sat us quickly and gave us suggestions for what to eat. They served us right out of the oven, bread with marinara sauce. Our food came out quickly and piping hot! Our bellies were so full that we didn't have room for dessert. This place was awesome! We will definitely return!

I am so beyond impressed with this restaurant! I ordered the Mezzi Rigatoni Alla Vodka and added…read moreBurrata and loads of red pepper flakes because I love spicy pasta. It was SO GOOD! Our table was brought a variety of breads and marinara. The marinara tasted so fresh. My table also ordered calamari, a classic chicken parm dish, and a vodka chicken parm dish and there wasn't a single crumb left. The drinks were also delicious here! I ordered a few glasses of sangria and they were perfect. Our server was very attentive and super friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was also so cozy, and it felt like you were dining in Italy. I definitely recommend visiting here if you get the chance! One of the best Italian food restaurants in Hudson county and NJ!

Hello, the wonderful staff at my favorite restaurant Americano!…read moreHappy Easter to all! Such meaningful Holiday was celebrated by all this Easter of 2026! The place was packed with well dressed people! It was like one happy family came to celebrate life! My boyfriend and I came for a Sunday brunch! We were there for dinner the night before on Saturday and truly enjoyed the food, especially a lovely surprise- 2 singing guitar players! I could sing along every song they played! I had my favorite antipasto salad, chicken Marsala with mushrooms, my boyfriend had the wedge salad, chicken parmigiana, and for desert we shared the amazing napoleon.. I learned that their pastry chef bakes fresh pastries every morning! I also love the coconut cake - it's amazing! I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to create a special Valentine's party! Every woman received a long stem white or red rose in its own water holder! There were rose petals on the floor and every song played was a Love song! What a lovely touch making every woman so special! I truly felt loved! And thank you for a special Valentine menu, which included heart shaped ravioli, heart shaped pizza, special $8.00 non- alcoholic drinks with little marshmallows in them.. The place was booked for Valentine's! Every table was taken! Dear Americano! Thank you for creating such an amazing place that makes me feel like home every time! I enjoyed the 8 piece Latin band.. I even got to dance a bit.. Keep up the good work! Im grateful to have a place like this right here in Bayonne, practically in my back yard.. I can listen to live jazz without traveling to NYC! Dear Lance! Thank you for such brave idea to create a James Bond/Hollywood style restaurant! Bayonne really needed that! Sometimes when I'm there I get confused, thinking I'm in NY City! And I can actually walk home! Amen! I can't wait for May 19th jazz group - Champion Fulton - a lady jazz pianist who sounds like Billy Holiday, great saxophone player - recording artists from NYC. It's my boyfriend's birthday .. he licked out! Thank you! Sophia

What's not to love here? If you are looking for an excuse to feel great about life? Take yourself,…read moretake your family, grab a friend or a lover and make Americano reservations. This restaurant is beautiful to visit and you'll feel beautiful just walking in. Parking is valet and easy as can be. Where does that happen in Hudson County? Now, the service and food. I have a very discerning palate and love to cook. I always find something to complain about when we eat out. Well, I have to say, the food at Americano was just perfect. From the exquisite appetizer selection of burrata, oysters (priced well!), fried artichoke hearts, calamari (perfectly breaded), we could not find fault and only oohed and aahed at the deliciousness of every dish. The steak was just out of this world. I was able to cut the steak with my fork it was so tender. Eggplant parmigiana that was absolutely perfect. Do not leave this out of your selections. Oh my God- the desserts. Don't even get me started. The attentiveness and expertise of the servers was what you find in Europe at the finest restaurants. The owner, Lance, was there that night and overseeing everything like a family boss. You could tell the staff adore him and their work. Needless to repeat but, I will. What a lovely evening of old world Hollywood charm topped off with food that will have you feeling like you spent your precious time and hard earned money well. That's a rare gem in today's world. We can't wait to return. (My only regret was that we didn't take enough pictures of the food!)

This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Everything is amazing, fresh, and delicious. You have to call to request a table, the menu gets…read moresent to you via text, and then we just texted back our order. Make sure to follow up and reconfirm your res and order a few days prior! It's absolutely worth the trip. Ambiance is.. the ambiance.

We are new to Bayonne and our eye doctor and a couple of people I met at a local gym recommended…read moreAngelina's. I was a bit hesitant to try despite the strong positive reviews, because I also read reviews about it being hard to get a table and they can be rude and its a whole thing and blah blah blah. I am glad I didn't listen to those reviews! It was an amazing experience and Angelina and her son were so nice to us. Yes you have to call up a couple of times to make a reservation and put in your food order, but trust me it's worth it. The decor is nothing like any other restaurants, and the whole experience is nothing like another restaurant. The decor is loud, American and flashy, with an undertone of warmth given by the red and Christmas lights strung everywhere. 4th of July meets Christmas meets Election Day, also somehow it evoked a feeling of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Over the bar area a TV was playing the football playoffs and also a radio was playing jazz and swing music. It's literally like going over someone's house. In a really good way, you feel welcomed and taken care of. Angelina's son pours your glass of wine to the brim and refills your sangria at no charge. He even taught us how to eat the stuffed artichoke after he saw us scooping it on our plate. Instead he said just take a leaf off and suck everything out. Which actually made so much sense and made the experience eating the appetizer much better. I never had a stuffed artichoke before so I can't compare it to anything, but it was a really fun experience eating it and was buttery and delicious. Food came out pretty quickly. The artichoke came out probably just 15 minutes after we sat down. The meals seem to range from 20-40 dollars a dish. I assume the prices fluctuate more than your average restaurant. Which is fine to me, food is more expensive nowadays and these portions are huge and delicious. It's family style! The artichoke was $22, the eggplant parm $30, lasagna $38 and the chicken marsala $40. Glass of wine $10, Sangria $13. Cash only I believe. 3 people could probably share one entree and feel content enough to go home. But we got 3 entrees and an appetizer for 4 people. We have dinner for the rest of the week! Prepare to overeat when you come here. The Eggplant parm was stand-out for me. It was my favorite. The sauce was sweet and light, and the eggplant was crispy and flavorful. The lasagna had a different tomato sauce on it, also good. The cheese in the lasagna was really good as well. There was also a side of pasta handed to us, not sure which dish it was supposed to accompany. It also had red sauce on it, but tasted different from the two other red sauces! That's a real level of detail, make 3 different red sauces when you could just use the same. It's just such good quality food. The bread that was brought out was very good as well, soft, - a good dipping bread! Ask for dessert because the Cannoli was delicious! I want to come back and try tiramisu if they have it. We spent 2 hours here. There were only 2 other tables on a Saturday night. I don't think it's as coveted as it used to be, it's easy to call her. Just find it on google maps and press the call button. I called when the place is closed (before 4:30), because I assume she is busy cooking and attending to the guests during dinner time. Then you just reserve a date and time. She messages you the menu. Though for some reason the text never came through on my phone so I called back and asked if she can send it to my husband's phone number. She did, and we got the menu. I called her back up told her our food order and a week later we sat down and enjoyed our delicious meal! This place is the best, and a really great place to go when your new to the town. They have been here all their lives and know everyone. I felt welcomed and now a true member of the Bayonne community. We will definitely be back.

Went on a Sunday and it was crowded. I think that's a great sign although I hate waiting. The food…read moredid not disappoint. Mini me had the vital chicken sandwich on garlic knot bread - she LOVED it Pepperoni square slice - loved it I had the eggplant Parmesan entree and oh m gee so AMAZING. I wish I had a picture to share but we are greedy. I will return if in the area - This was my 3rd visit so consistently awesome food!

I have tried Corner Square twice and I really really liked the regular cheese slice. The crust was…read moreperfect and the cheese/grease ratio was on point. I also had a burrata square slice which didn't reheat very well (the crust was too brittle) and I didn't really like it. On my first visit I had a cheese square slice. I would certainly be back but for the Andrew Tate quote that is on the wall across from the cash register. Gross.

Great food & service. The place was packed even though it's a Wednesday evening because they were…read morehaving a dine-in fundraiser for Furvana Cat Rescue. The place is nicely decorated, very charming and welcoming. I had a nice Pinot grigio, my date had Pinot Noir. Both were very good. We skipped appetizers and ordered dinner because we arrived late. I ordered the Grilled Cod with Mussels Oreganata, and my friend had Linguine with White Clam Sauce. He said he liked it better than at his usual place because the flavor was well balanced. My Cod was excellent, capers & all. We skipped dessert & coffee because we had to get home, but I will definitely go back. Everyone working there was friendly and had a smile on their faces. Give this place a try.

I was delighted to step into an old-timey establishment, prepared to celebrate red sauce for the…read moremoment instead of yearning for lost or distant Italian spots in JC, Queens and elsewhere, so it was a surprise to find out they opened in 2007. I was in the mood for classics. The chicken parm had an awesome blast of cheese and the side ziti was generously sauced. The pasta fagioli had a nice parmesan kick and impressive density; every spoonful had the good stuff. Service was fast and friendly.

Fantastic value, excellent fresh food. Great pasta menu and all types of pizza. Name it, they make…read moreit. Friendly service, totally customer oriented. When you're there, you're family.

Warm bread! BYOB! We started with fried zucchini flowers and burrata! Then we had the chicken…read moreMarsala with stuffed shells and penne with vodka sauce. Everything tasted like grandmas cooking! We're so happy we came here to celebrate Mother's Day! Will definitely be back again.

This place is amazing! From the food to the service and atmosphere. It's very warm and inviting…read moreinside, wood paneling and paintings on the walls. Cozy and definitely feels like an old school Italian restaurant. Servers are welcoming and super friendly. Attentive but not too attentive. We made a reservation by calling, it was busy but there were still a few tables empty on a Saturday night. The bartender greeted us with a big smile. Honestly this place should be busier it's much better than the other Italian restaurants in town. We started off with calamari. $20. Perfect texture, and flavor. Not too salty, and not chewy at all. It was delicious. I got chicken martini off the specials menu, and it was two thin sliced chicken breasts in a lemon caper sauce with tomatoes and artichokes. It was exactly what I wanted and the chicken was soft, moist and delicious. It's a little pricey for the portion I think it was $34 but it wasn't the biggest plate of food. My husband got a pasta dish that he loved, it was homemade stuffed pasta with spinach and cheese. The menu had a lot of creative dishes on there, not all typical Italian dishes you would normally find. Dinner comes with fried polenta and carrots and broccoli which is a nice touch. There is another Italian restaurant in Bayonne that does that, I haven't seen that done before I moved here. I do like it! It's nice that a side like that is complimentary. And the bread is complimentary as well, it's a big baguette and it was super soft and flavorful but crunchy on the outside, very good for free bread! I also liked how they had two sets of forks so you didn't have to keep your appetizer fork for dinner. They also box the food up in the back so you don't have to do it yourself. Excellent service. I would definitely come back here again.

What a pleasant experience from the moment we walked in . The. Bruschetta was very very good and…read morewell seasoned , bread was served hot and that's a big plus for me . Our server / bartender was very pleasant , professional and helpful with great knowledge of the menu . I had the Risotto and my boyfriend had the veal martini over linguini , while my risotto was a good portion the veal/ linguini was not unfortunately :( The vibe in the place is awesome and very welcoming . So food , service and ambience were good . However I feel like the outside appearance of the place could use some attention . We will be back since there were other things on the menu we'd like to try .

Always order from pizza masters n never been disappointed. Food is the bomb n always on time…read more Service is great . I'm about to order again lol. Oh God im getting FAT IJS.

In town visiting and ordered a grandma pizza Really good…read morewhen eaten that evening and even better when reheated I would return

Your boy has a real appreciation for an old school Italian spot, especially the kind that feels…read morelike it has stories to tell and maybe a few mob legends tied to it. This place checks every box. My guys and I kicked things off at the bar with a couple of vodka on the rocks, setting the tone before sitting down for what turned out to be some of the best food I have had in Jersey City. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the history. Tucked away on a quiet side street with barely any foot traffic, yet still thriving. That tells you everything you need to know. They are doing it right. I will not run down every dish because honestly it does not matter. Everything that hit the table was on point. Do yourself a favor and trust the wait staff. Let them guide you. They know exactly what they are doing and will not steer you wrong. This is the kind of place you keep in your rotation. I am already looking forward to coming back, next time with the family.

I've been born and raised in Jersey City and ,come to just, recently, find out about this hidden…read moreJersey City gem! It's a small, house like ,Italian restaurant and it's a Must Try!! I loved the fact that it's a small house like,cozy restaurant with a valet parking lot, which makes it even more convenient . I did, however, find parking on the side street and was even a pleasant little walking distance away. Since we were just a party of two, we did not need to reserve a table , but, if you do have a large party of people, you should definitely call and reserve! The restaurant isn't that big at all, so, there might be a little wait time, if you're there at a busy time. We were there on a Saturday night( two people) and waited for about ,not even 10 minutes. However, it's definitely worth the wait! It's a family friendly atmosphere and the service was very good! Very friendly staff and pretty fast service. I loved how it's all bricked wall and just so cozy! I have heard that their Chicken Parm was absolutely amazing and delicious. And so, we ordered the Chicken Parm and comes with side dish of pasta.( I had the linguine). I didn't expect the Chicken Parm to be a pretty big portion, so that made it even better! (Especially, when you're hungry and have been waiting to try this Chicken Parm I've been hearing about. lol!). Since the portion of the Chicken is pretty big, the side dish of the spaghetti, is just PERFECT! It's sauce and cheese is just mouth watering and a must have!! Now,Let's talk about their House Salad! DELICIOUS!! Their house dressing was so tasty and fresh and definitely makes their salads stand out! That homemade tasting bread was also very good and crunchy! I definitely Recommend, trying their House Salad and Chicken Parm! The house salad portion ,was just perfect for two people. As we loved everything about Laicos, and were completely Stuffed, lol! We couldn't leave ,without having and trying their Dessert , which is the Italian chocolate round like ball,stuffed with ice cream! That just made everything ,even better, before leaving for the night! I highly Recommend and must try!!