Delicious pizza from the wood fire oven. Friendly service from everyone who works here. The space…read moreis cozy and inviting, making it great for a large gathering or smaller group.

Upon arriving to Rahway, my coworker and I were starving. We didn't have lunch due to our long…read moreflight, so I was very excited about this Italian place. And surprisingly, this happened to be a very well known restaurant as our other coworkers knew about it! It's located across of CubaNu Restaurant & Lounge on the corner of Lewis St and Main St in downtown Rahway. There's paid street parking and parking garages around the area. My coworker and I shared their Calamari Al Forno, tossed with Italian sausage, hot cherry pepper, and balsamic glaze. And wow. Who would have thought balsamic glaze with calamari would be sooooo good! I'll definitely be ordering that combination again. The mix with the Italian sausage and cherry peppers added a nice kick to the dish. Both of us could not stop eating it even though we wanted to save room for our pastas. Our meal was off to a great start! I ordered their Linguini de Mar which was supposed to have four seafoods: shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams. Unfortunately, mine was missing the calamari. However, the pasta was incredibly flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly - not overdone or underdone at all. YUM! My coworker got their Cheese Ravioli with the Bolognese sauce (unsure if it was extra as I didn't see the check). She loved her pasta as well! She's usually a light eater, but she devoured half the calamari appetizer and all of her pasta, which speaks volumes about how much she enjoyed the meal. I felt that the one downside was the unusual amount of water I drank (maybe ten cups?). This was my own personal indicator that there was definitely some sort of flavor enhancer which wasn't a negative thing. I'm not certain, but the food was very good, so kudos to them if that's the case. Overall, definitely a hidden gem! We unfortunately didn't try their pizzas/pies but this will definitely be on my list again the next time I visit. Or I may opt in for another round of calamari al forno and pasta again, haha!

My only issue was the cappuccino. My husband and I each ordered one and couldn't believe the price…read morewhen the bill came. Each was $8.00. Probably the most expensive cappuccino we ever had in New Jersey. Wouldn't have been bad if it was in one of those jumbo coffee cups but no - just a regular mug.

A good, classic New Jersey pizza pie. Very efficient service and the delivery was on time as…read morepromised. fair prices. They accept credit card over the phone or you can pay in cash if you are getting it delivered. They get the order correct. My friends and I have been calling them for years. They are a solid, reliable choice in the area.

We host a weekly Staff Meeting. Ordering trays and pizza from here could not be easier. The food…read moreis always ready when we request it. They have a huge menu with lots of choices. The bread is hot and fresh. No complaints from us.

Ordered for the first time for a pick up. I ordered a meatball sub and fried ravioli …read more The sauce wasn't the greatest and the meatballs were bland. The fried ravioli were edible but nothing special

I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent catered food and service Bistro 1051provided…read morefor my Fathers repass. I asked Michael for a full service offsite event for 120 people and he and his team provided that. The food was above and beyond and Jamie and Kristin could not have been more efficient and friendly and Bistro 1051 exceeded my expectations. Thank you Michael for your attention to details and professional service. Ed Komoroski

I came to Bistro 1051 with a large group for dinner. They accommodated us easily and everyone…read moreeasily found what they wanted on the menu. I think this is the first place with mostly Italian food on the menu that also has a pretty extensive sushi menu. They had a skirt steak special that was calling my name. I'm a sucker for chimichurri so when I saw it was included I was sold. The steak was SO tender and flavorful and the chimichurri was perfectly herby and acidic. It came with mashed potatoes and garlic which were also very good. We shared the broccoli rabe and sausage flatbread and the margarita flatbread which were both delicious. We ordered fried Oreos for dessert and they came out warm and crisp. I hate when they are soggy and these were perfect. Our waitress was attentive without being overbearing and very easy to talk to and ask questions. We enjoyed talking to her and getting her opinion of various dishes.

I've come here twice now for team lunches and unfortunately I've been underwhelmed both times…read more I honestly want to like this place as its a local small business, but I can't bring myself to ever recommend this restaurant to anyone. First the service. Service is only ok and actually kind of bad for a large party. I get large parties can be a handful. But if we already made a reservation letting you know we have a party of 15, you should be prepared. 2 of our party weren't served beverages for a good 30 mins before they were given waters. We also had to flag down our server after 15 mins waiting for her to even take our order! The food: This is the real reason I can't recommend this place. I've ordered 2 different pasta dishes here both bland and with sauces that were too runny. I'm not here expecting fine dining, but honestly the Alfredo at Olive Garden is better than here. And for $18 for a small plate, its pretty expensive!! (You at least get a soup and salad at Olive Garden!) They also don't give the lunch special menu for large parties which is strange. Again overall rating.. skip this if you're looking for good italian food.

Go to O'Brians across the street inside the golf course if you want great pizza and ambiance…read moreinstead of paying for Meh so called Italian food...save yourself the disappointment of the being ripped off.

I was craving areal-deal (non-chain) dining option, and Luciano's hit the spot…read more I was warmly welcomed by Ruth to my preferred seating option, the bar top. There is a more formal table dining area area also, which was busy w groups. Great service and small talk w bartender Ruth. I had a Martini to start, along the a bread snack. For dinner, I had the Gnocchi with a delish Bolognese sauce. Friendly professional service and excellent fare.

You walk in and the place looks great--very well taken care of, nicely decorated. Unfortunately,…read morethat's about the only positive thing I can say about my experience. We came on Valentine's Day for an early 6 PM dinner and were seated right away, which we appreciated. Then we sat for about 20 minutes before anyone even came by to take a drink order. When the waiter finally showed up, we just ordered everything at once to save time. We sat down at 6. Our appetizer didn't arrive until 6:45. Then our entrées didn't come out until 7:35. My wife ordered the surf and turf--filet mignon (medium) and a lobster tail. The filet was burnt to a crisp,look at the way they cut it to cook it, and the lobster tail was so dry and flavorless it was honestly shocking. Probably the worst lobster I've ever tasted. I ordered the stuffed filet of sole, and it was so dry I had to peel off the top layer just to get to the stuffing--which, by the way, tasted spoiled. Overall, the food was a complete disappointment, especially for a place that looks so nice.

Food and service were excellent. The only problem was that there was a private party that was very…read moreloud which made conversation difficult.

Went for a party and service was terrible. Pasta was mushy and certainly not up to par. Soft…read moredrinks had no fizz, cake was left on table and never cut. BTW, the hostess paid for the cake to be cut and served. Very disappointed and not returning,

Absolutely terrific old school Italian oasis that features incredible pasta and veal dishes that…read moremake your old nonna superfluous. All punctuated by service so attentive they're downright clairvoyant. A new favorite that showed up just in time as I was starting to run out of old favorites. An extra star for bread showing up on your table without hours of bartering or upcharges. Five very easy stars.

Great food, outstanding service, beautiful venue. Can't wait to come back. Risotto was amazing.read more

When I attend meetings at in Avenal, I always look forward to the catered meals from here…read more Everything is always fresh and tasty. I don't know how they keep the food from being overcooked. Pasta, chicken, salad, all are delicious.

So I live about 4 minutes from this spot and have for over 2 years and finally stopped in. I wish I…read morestopped sooner. I haven't had a fresher sandwich in this area since I moved this way. The flavors were so good. Lots of meat. It had fresh garlic. It was incredible. This is The Lester...Ham, salami, & Imported Provolone w/ lettuce, onion, fresh garlic...I highly recommend it.