Pizza is a slightly above average Jersey slice, 7.3/10…read more What really makes this place though is the dishes. Their veal, seafood dishes, and chicken parm are amazing for the area. Easily the best (cheap and eat at home) Italian dishes in the basking ridge area. I would rate all of their dishes around a 8.3/10. Overall this rounds up to a 4/5 on the Yelp scale. I would recommend this place for a Friday night to get some pizza and dishes if you're in the basking ridge area!

Nice home-y restaurant that's kid friendly and reasonably priced. Some of the dishes were overly…read moresauced or cheesed and quite heavy, but portion sizes were generally huge and the kids menu was a great deal.

Went to the restaurant on Mother's Day for dinner. It's a very quaint type restaurant with…read moreoutstanding service and food. We were a party of eight and everyone truly enjoyed their meal. The marinated skirt steak was outstanding and cooked to perfection. The rigatoni Bolognese was delicious. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant.

Looked this place up online and decided to try it. Was a pleasant evening , so when we were offered…read more outdoor seating we gladly took it . Pedro waited on our table and he gave us a run down of the specials. There were quite a few appetizer and entree specials . We picked 2 items from the Specials Meatballs in Marinara sauce - was cooked to perfection with a coating of cheese . The marinara had the perfect acidity and sweetness. Beet salad with goat cheese - Special - This was a good salad not a great one at that . Could have used more beets and a bit more vinaigrette . Halibut - Delia yes cooked Halibut sitting on a colorful bed of orzo cooked in a. Saffron cream sauce that was a treat to the eyes and plate . Grilled mustard crusted salmon served over mashed poataoes and grilled asparagus - Salmon was cooked crispy on outside flaky soft on the inside and the potatoes were creamy dreamy silky texture . Asparagus was tender and cooked just enough to snap Lara suggested Creme Brûlée or Gelato for dessert The flavors she recommended were one of a kind and the highlight of our meal . Cherry pistachio n Graham cracker - Both a Must try Weekdays Tues to Thurs they have live music , lit up outdoor seating that offers a relaxed vibe to enjoy. A cute restaurant that serves great food.

We consider Cafe Venezia one of our top 10 places to go for dinner in Somerset County. The people…read moretreat you like family as if you were a guest in their home. As one of their guests they feel privileged to serve you a delicious meal. If you desire a warm friendly restaurant with excellent food, Cafe Venezia is a perfect place for you!

The food is delicious. The staff is outstanding. You are truly catered to. Have been going for…read moreyears and have NEVER had anything I wouldn't give 5 stars to.

I was looking for a well rated Italian restaurant in Union County and Lupa Ristorante came up on…read moremany lists so I decided to check it out with friends. Lupa is located in a section of Berkely Heights that has seen a lot of recent construction, so it is very pretty and clean. You couldn't be blamed if you bypassed the restaurant. It is not very flashy looking and that is part of its charm. Be warned, there are not a lot of parking spaces behind the restaurant so you may wind up parking in the bank parking lot next to it (when the bank is closed of course). The staff at Lupa is super friendly and treats you like a regular even if this is your first time. The host was super nice, the waitress fantastic and the chef even came to our table to talk to us when we were done eating! The interior is very clean and modern looking. It's elegant and perfect for virtually any event including dates, anniversaries and family get togethers. We wound up sitting in the same area as the bar, which mostly has 2-4 seater tables and of course you can sit at the bar as well. The other side of the restaurant is where the larger tables are located. Here's a rundown of what we had: CLAMS ON TOAST Baby clams. crispy ham. thyme When I ordered this, I expected to see slices of toast with crispy ham and baby clams on top. Instead, it is two large pieces of wonderfully toasted bread with crispy ham on top. The actual clams sit in a *delicious* broth. Taken altogether these various components form a delicious bite. Be sure to dip that bread into the broth! SQUID INK SPAGHETTI lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. Sherry Cream Sauce This dish has a wonderfully deep and earthy flavor. I've had squid ink pasta before and this was a wonderful example of it. The sauce was perfect and it was cooked beautifully. HANGER STEAK Truffled pomme frites. Chimichurri The steak was beautifully cooked (we had it medium rare) and the chimichurri sauce was great. However, the steak needed a bit more salt (and I'm not usually one to add salt to food). The pomme frites were wonderfully crispy and tasty. BROCCOLI RABE lemon. Kilos Broccoli rabe is a simple side dish but it is one of my favorites. It is also one that can easily be overcooked. These folks cooked it perfectly and it made for a fantastic side dish. My party and I loved our experience at Lupa and we all agreed we would happily return any time!

The best Italian restaurant in Union County. Why did I wait so long to try this place? We tried a…read morelot of food and everything was fresh, well seasoned, and presented very well. I had the Dover sole and it was one of the best Dover soles I've had. Also extra credit for providing a proper fish knife and fork. Octopus had a spicy sauce that was excellent. I appreciated the fact that they don't over season their food like many restaurants do. Inside was modern and nice. I liked the rose on every table. Service was so very friendly without it being overbearing. The chef came out twice to say hello and check on us which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Lupa.

Best Italian restaurant in all of NJ, and not only that, it has great service. Ran by real…read moreItalians, and has the best dishes. The best is the Osso Buco, it is a must if it's your first time there. the ambience is great, and very lively. I can go on and on about this place. It's a must try if you live in less than an hour away from it. Overall: 9.4/10. Overall on the Yelp scale: 5/5. HIGHLY recommended!

Foood. Service and ambiance. Always a triumph. To go. All food was wonderful. Turbot martini the…read morebest fish ever. Lemoncello cake is beyond delicious.

First let me start by saying the pizza is amazing!…read more I had the arugula and my husband had the sausage which he said was delicious and didn't leave even a bite Now about the gray haired gentleman, he was warm, friendly and could not have been more accommodating!!! Dare I say maybe it was you the reviewer who was a bit rude or unfriendly. Look within before judging others. Great restaurant that will absolutely be going into our rotation. If you haven't already been, definitely go!

The man who greeted the 4 of us (older with grey hair) was extremely unfriendly. No smile, no…read morehello, nothing. Took our orders and seemed annoyed when we had questions. Had a nasty attitude the entire time we were there. Food was average. No rush to go back if this service is the norm.

Highly suggest this restaurant! We ordered classic calamari, it was served with 2 sauces , each…read moredelicious. The charcuterie board, the meats thinly sliced accompanied by cheese, olives and sprinkled with walnuts! Our waiter Julienne was charming and very friendly, excellent service. Ambiance was spot on! We will definitely go back!

Loved you guys until you freaked out on my husband for parking in your lot. We had roofers working…read moreon our house for 2 days. Day 1: dropped over $200 at Sapori on pizza, soda, etc., for everyone. Day 2, went to get sandwiches for them at Colonial Pantry. He parked in his same spot from the day before, honestly not realizing he was in a Sapori-only lot. Oh boy, an employee came up front and ripped him a new one. He is still holding the Italian grudge as the months go by- swears he will never go back. Such a shame she didn't recognize him. We have been going here for years.

Outstanding food, ambience and service. I came here for a seafood dish that I saw in yelp that…read moreended being an old special not in the menu since a long time ago, but they cooked just for me and was so delicious! That's what I a world-class service!

Pizza is not worth it. The pizzeria dishes are not bad, slightly above average. Overall, their…read morepizzeria section gets a 6.9/10. Their ristorante section is a different story. There dishes are pretty good. They got a great array of seafood dishes and anything related pasta. There meat dishes are not bad, there chicken parm is slightly above average. Overall this section is a 7.9/10. Both of these scores average to a 7.4/10. Which then averages to a 3.7/5 on the Yelp scale, so a 4/5.

Food: arancini was flavorful and the texture was firm and crispy; the porcini sauce was full of…read moreumami; the eggplant meatballs were delicious with the spicy tomato sauce; patate was crispy and delectable I had their branzino and it was crispy and pan seared to the perfect temperature and texture; toasted almond brown butter sauce was a great pairing Hubby had their spaghetti and it was good but he enjoyed the cicchetti portion of the meal much more Service: friendly, attentive, helpful Ambiance: clean, snug Italian restaurant vibes

We came to Osteria Mornini to celebrate my sister's birthday and had an amazing time. The inside of…read morethe restaurant is cozy but chic. Our table had lots of space to spread out, and the music was not too loud. The server greeted us quickly and offered us drinks. She was also VERY acommodating to my diet restrictions (I am pregnant and can't have alcohol or cold cuts, so she showed me the mocktails and also offered substitutions for dishes with prosciutto). We ended up ordering the focaccia, bruschetta, calamari, and burrata to share. The appetizers were excellent, and my husband and I particularly loved the bruschetta. I then ordered the garganelli with creamy truffle sauce, and my husband ordered the pork chop. My garganelli was very flavorful but the cream sauce was just a bit too heavy for me. My husbands pork chop was cooked very nicely but could have been slightly more flavorful. Overall I could see myself returning for the garganelli as I LOVE pasta with a good creamy truffle sauce. For dessert we ordered the torta and bomboloni to share. The bomboloni came out warm and in a cute little dunkin' style box. They were delicious. They were served with an espresso sauce and a chocolate carmel sauce to squirt on top. I would definitely return for this item! The torta was just okay for me. The presentation was beautiful, but the cake itself was a little dry and could have had a more citrus flavor.

Stopped by the Double Tap brewery a few months ago and these guys were set up just outside the…read moredoor. Decided to give it a try to accompany some of the amazing brews inside. Testo pies are simply amazing. A few selections to choose from, really tasty thin crust, cooked perfectly and the couple that runs it are always friendly. Takes about 15 mins to prepare and they'll either bring them to you or text when ready. Since going the first time, I've been back whenever they're at Double Tap, about twice a month. I'll be a regular

Got this at Flounder Brewing. The smell of everyone else's pizza lured me in. One of the better…read moreNeapolitan pizzas I've had in the US. Toppings are tasty and in the right proportions, and the crust is light, airy, and flavorful.