TITLE: DISAPPOINTING EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET My family of ten decided to go to The Revere Restaurant in Ewing, New Jersey for their Easter Sunday brunch buffet. Although we had previously dined at this restaurant for dinner and enjoyed it, we were extremely disappointed with our recent experience. The food was below average and the service was not up to par. The restaurant charged $42 per person, which we found to be overpriced for the limited selection of mediocre breakfast foods. We were surprised to learn that juice was not included with the buffet and had to be ordered separately for an additional $3 per glass, which is highly uncommon as other restaurants that serve breakfast/brunch buffets include juice. However, coffee and hot tea were included. Overall, we were not satisfied with our dining experience. We believe that The Revere should focus on their dinner food service and avoid being in the breakfast buffet business altogether, as they do not seem to have the expertise. It is also worth noting that we never saw an owner or senior manager on the floor to direct and delegate the staff, which made it difficult to address our concerns as customers. To the owners, we would like to express that this neglectful act toward your guests has caused us to decide that we will "never return" to The Revere again! read more

There prices keep going up every time I walk o to the place Too pricey for me...Its a shame they have good food just bad prices in My book.... read more

Revere - $23.00 for a Caesar Salad and four large Shrimp - last time for me.... - Italian Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

Very good food and friendly service. We also love the ambiance. The place is worth 4 1/2 stars.

Excellent ambiance, food and service. We have a very pleased party of seven. Recommend making a reservation for large parties.

This place is very nice on the inside. It was very clean and had a nice ambiance. Service was a little slow in the beginning especially since they were not that busy. For starters they give you homemade garlic bread. It was very good! We split the butternut squash soup it was good however when I think of soup I want it fresh and hot. It was warm and could have been better. They have a decent menu with different options to choose from. The lobster ravioli was fantastic. Lobster was really fresh and the sauce was really good. I got the special the chicken balsamico- it was fantastic with risotto and brussel sprouts. I would go again read more

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Our favorite Italian food in the area, hands down. Whenever we have something to celebrate or catering to order, we always choose Revere. The food is excellent, the service never disappoints, and the restaurant always seems very clean. On our most recent order of catering when we had friends from the area over, they remarked that it was the best Italian they'd ever had and were upset to not have heard of Revere sooner. Thank you Revere I highly recommend the vodka rigatoni, the revere salad, and their large charcuterie boards! read more

Went here for the Mother's Day brunch for six adults and spent $400...three alcoholic drinks and tip was automatically included but that didn't stop them from adding an additional tip line and adding my 4 year old daughter as an adult even though she should have been free. They sat us next to a sliding barn door that would t stay open, wonderful. The Bloody Mary didn't come with celery and was disgusting. The food was warm (at best) and flavorless if not cold on other dishes. Everything was over cooked and dried out. I'm honestly not sure why this place has four stars. The dessert was eh and the coffee was terrible. Honestly, nothing was redeeming and I'll never go back again. 05/15/23: EDIT - I honestly never expect an owner to read my reviews and even more so, I never expect anyone to read them. I actually review them from time to time as a reminder of my experience. I'm revising my initial review to five stars based off of my phone call earlier, today. I actually got a call from the owner, Andrew and was really surprised. He refunded my card for the cost of the Bloody Mary's, went through my order and explained everything to me. I'm not perfect and I should t expect perfection in return. I'm blown away by the call. Andrew wasn't angry and handled it with the professionalism that was necessary to have me reconsider my initial thoughts. Andrew asked if I'm local and when I said yes he sent me a gift card, asked that we give them another try and when we come back (which we will), asked that I ask for him so he can come by and introduce himself. I know things have gone sideways a bit during and after the pandemic but it's refreshing to see that good business practices are still in place. We look forward to returning, meeting Andrew in persona and trying the the wildly popular rated food. Also, I'm leaving my initial review up for context only! read more

I remember coming in with my in-laws when they owned Creccos in the burg so soon I will be making a return with a good friend of mine. Take care, and best wishes this holiday season. read more

Had dinner with family about a week ago on a busy Saturday night. A lively atmosphere with a neighborhood/family feel. A lot of families and couples. My arugula salad and chicken cacciatore were really good (always comparing this dish to my Grandmother's, of course). Everyone seemed to love their pasta and steak dishes. Our server was terrific - friendly, timely, on top of it - and patient. I wish I had taken pics, but you know how families get - everyone's ADD really shines! lol read more

Super friendly staff. Bread fresh out the oven fantastic! Atmosphere:very nice and food was very tasty. My fish was a little river done but the manager made it right with know hard feelings just wanted to make sure our dinner was perfect. My new favorite place. Oh yeah.... Our appetizers were amazing tomato and mozzarella tower and calamari. They had a live band. WINNING! read more

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Food is out of this world! Caesar salad is honestly the best I've ever had! Any entree is always above expectations! Cocktails and dessert are a must. I cannot say enough good things about Revere! It's a favorite! read more

18 people served quickly and everyone -- from 10 countries -- complimented the food. Our Instagram chef said the saltimbocca was excellent. The branzino filet with risotto was delicious. The starter of herb parmesan artisan bread was warm, soft, crusty and plentiful. We agreed the bang bang shrimp were perfect and the escarole bean appetizer was surprisingly flavorful. Large portions, superb service by Jay. Only ask is to have more vegetarian offerings in both starters and mains; we had 4 vegetarians at our table of 10. read more

Ambience a plus! Food phenomenal, wait staff, superb. Love it here. Never a bad meal.

highly recommend! this place is super cute and the staff is great. my boyfriend and i went for happy hour and we're presently surprised. while waiting for our food we got some bread that was pre seasoned and buttered. the look scared me but the taste secured another serving of it. to start we got the caprese flatbread and it was amazing- super flavorful and perfect to split between 2 people. for entrées we got the $10 meatball happy hour special as well as a penne vodka to split. the penne was hot, saucy, and perfect with some cheese and red pepper flakes. i didn't like the meatballs too much but my boyfriend definitely enjoyed them. for dessert we got the peanut butter explosion and it was to die for. our server shannon was perfect and made the experience that much better. the other worker Simon was extremely helpful and attentive. will definitely be returning in the future and suggest anyone to give it a try! read more

Revere - Peanut Butter Explosion - Italian Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

Such a nice place for lunch. It was our first time visiting. Everything was delicious, the staff were attentive, and the place was so clean! Quiet restaurant with a great lunch menu. Will definitely be back! read more

We had reservations and were seated promptly at our reservation time The service was ok the time between her visits was unacceptable The employee bringing bread to the table couldn't speak or understand a lick of English so she replied No to everything we asked her even to "could you please get our waitress " The kitchen got the orders mixed up and everything came out at once Appetizers- Salads - Entrees so that was no good - everything our table ordered was delicious Steaks, Shrimp, Antipasto Salad and Pasta Bolognese was delicious but we all had upset stomachs for 3 days so we will not be going back read more

The food was amazing!!! Haven't had a meal that was that fantastic in a long time!! I had the grilled octopus special for a starter and it was absolute perfection and so tender I could cut it with only my fork! The pork chop Saltamboca was so juicy and cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious! The portion sizes were huge !!! I can't say enough good things about the experience we had there last night! The service was top notch also! They had live music and the singer was amazing !! It made for an relaxing atmosphere along with good drinks and good company! This is a place I will definitely return to again! Was worth the hour drive for us! read more

A place you can count on for great food and good drinks. Service is friendly and on point.

Very good!! Calamari was incredible. Huge portions when it comes to pasta dishes so you can easily share.

We went for lunch to celebrate my Birthday on Monday, February 20, 2023 drinks were great! I had a Margarita! We shared 4 appetizers & they were great! Meatballs, Bang Bang Shrimp, calamari all delicious! The main course was great I had Vodka Rigatoni & Chicken Marsala. We shared 2 desserts & we had Cappuccinos. The atmosphere was very nice & the waitress was attentive. I would return again! All was delicious! read more

Ate here last night. The special was a pricey ($42) lobster franchise. Love lobster so I ordered it. Almost inedible. Rubbery, heavy coating, floating in a too lemony sauce. Way to ruin a perfectly good lobster. The bread was very peppery and the salad so full of balsamic I choked on it. They up charged my husband $2 for the Caesar side salad and another $4 for anchovies. Never again. read more

I must admit to being slightly disappointed. I had heard wonderful things about Revere. Started off oddly when we were placed at a table two feet from the only other party in the room. I just don't understand it. We could hear their entire conversation and they ours I'm sure. I get that that is unavoidable when the room is filled, but it wasn't. Our waiter never introduced himself. His service was average at best. By the end of the meal, two women servers stepped in to fill some gaps (water and dessert). Having said that, the food was very good. The bread was delicious. The salads were fresh. Our entrees were big and tasty. We had plenty to bring home. The shared tiramisu was ok. Not the best I've had. Seemed a bit odd that it was served in a bowl rather than as a slice of cake like I'm used to. Came with a generous bit of whipped cream which was delicious. Not saying we won't be back but won't be in a hurry to go back especially with so many amazing restaurants in our area. read more

Love this "old school" Italian joint ~ it's been around forever and the food is always delicious! Feels a little like a movie in there - a step back in time ~ but we love it. Saturday night has the VIBE and the food is ALWAYS perfect! read more

I was a little disappointed. I haven't been there since pre-Covid and the food was much better then. Service was also just ok.

Since my last review, the restaurant has been sold and new management is running the show. My wife and I went a few weeks ago and the food and service has greatly improved. I'm very happy to see the change. Good luck read more

Established 1865. Totally renovated and reinvented 2019. I fell in love with the new owner, Andrew, who proudly shared his story with us after our amazing meal. We were first time visitors but felt like regulars after a relaxing dinner that involved generous drinks, healthy portions and an envroimnet where we could acually hear each other talk. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Live music played in the background while we enjoyed great food served by Jess who was knowledgeable about the preparations of every item on the menu (we had a GF diner in our mist). The veal chop and strip steak were the table favorites as we passed around our plates discovering new flavors. Order the pork belly appetizer....I may dream about it tonight. All of the pasta was perfectly al dente. The salads that came with our entrees were crunchy, cold and fresh. Eggplant is my yardstick for all Italian Resturant's. This one didn't disappoint. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Grew up in Ewing and this place is a landmark. Their lunch portions are like a dinner. My favorites are the chicken parm and the seafood in red sauce. So Good. Great service at the bar. This is place is packed with regulars. Support our local businesses. read more

Revere - Seafood in red sauce. - Italian Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

I have passed this place so many times and FINALLY went to dinner this past weekend. One thing about Revere is it proves to never judge a book by its cover. From the highway it seems like more of a dive, but once we pulled into the lot I could see that it was a lot more packed than I would have imagined. Complimentary valet greets you at the entrance and there is a tent full of outdoor seating options. We ate inside and stopped at the bar for a drink while we waited for our table and I was impressed with how nice this place is on the inside - string lights around the bar area, two separate dining rooms, beautiful wooden plank walls. The food was amazing - there was not one dish we didn't like. We started with the cherry pepper glaze calamari and meatball insalata and enjoyed the complimentary bread. It's seriously so delicious. I was hoping to try the veal chop Parmesan for dinner, however they were out of veal by the time our 8pm reservation rolled around which was disappointing, but from what I can see from those who did get the veal it looked fantastic. I opted for the pork chop saltimbocca with a side of vodka rigatoni while my fiancé had the vodka chicken Parmesan. We were both very satisfied with our dishes and ended up packing half of our leftovers to enjoy for dinner the following night since we were definitely ready to unbutton our jeans at this point. We did save room for dessert though (duh) and shared the limoncello cake. Perfect ending to a wonderful meal. read more

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The cocktail was really weak and my entree was way too salty. This place is seriously old school.

Great food! Tasty Italian like the best home cooking! Take a date, take your family! Take out or dine in.

I reviewed this place several years ago but since then it is under new ownership and has gone through a renovation. We had our parents' 50th anniversary party here last week--the food was delicious, service impeccable. Highly recommend the short ribs. Thank you for making the occasion even more special for us. Everyone had a great time! If you are looking to do a party this place is perfect! read more

Best Shrimp Scampi I've ever had. My husband and I went on Friday around 5:30 and were greeted with smiles all around. We were sat right away and brought water and bread within minutes. The bread is fresh baked and sliced into huge pieces with garlic and pepper. I honestly could have made a meal out of the bread alone. The Mozzarella alla Vodka appetizer came recommended and it did not disappoint. Their homemade vodka sauce is amazing. It's so light and flavorful and is swimming with hunks of Prosciutto. The pieces of mozzarella were huge and lightly breaded. So, so good. I plan to go back sometime for lunch just so I can order all the appetizers as a meal. Shrimp Scampi is my favorite dish of all time. I order it every time we go to an Italian restaurant. Coming from an Italian family, I don't always go in with high expectations. This was hands down the best Shrimp Scampi I have ever had. The shrimp were huge and cooked to perfection and the sauce had a perfect balance of lemon and garlic. It was served over linguine and every bite was amazing. You can see tons of fresh pieces of garlic throughout the entire plate. I ate every last bite. My husband got the Chicken Parm as always and loved it. It came with so much chicken (3 huge pieces) that he couldn't even finish half of it. The chicken was thinly sliced and perfectly breaded and the marinara sauce was amazinggg. You can tell the Chef comes right from Italy. Each meal was served with a salad which is rare these days. The salads were so big we took half of them home for lunch the next day. My Sangria was also top notch. We opted for dessert to go because we were so full from the amount of food we got. We ordered the Cheesecake and the Tiramisu. Honestly...they were both heaven. I couldn't even tell which I liked better, i just kept going back and forth between the two of them. The tiramisu was so light and fluffy and not saturated in espresso like most tiramisus are. The cheesecake...also light and fluffy and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Most desserts at Italian restaurants come pre-made and frozen. You can tell that everything here is made in house and super fresh. From the moment we walked in to the time we left we were impressed. The staff were all super friendly and seemed genuinely happy. Our waitress was very attentive but not suffocating, we were never left waiting for any food and plates were cleared without you even noticing. The prices were very fair especially for the amount of food you get. We left completely stuffed with leftovers. We will definitely be back soon. read more

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Had lunch here yesterday with my cousin. Enjoyed a perfect burger on brioche bun and crisp fries just the way I like them. Service was impeccable. This may be my new favorite spot in Ewing. read more

Food is very good, ambiance is very loud on the right side. Great brunches too. I would recommend for sure

I dined here with friends recently while visiting the area. I was warned to save lots of room in my tummy for dinner because we would chow down like no other that night. Revere is a favorite of my friends and now I know why. Joe (the owner) was an amazing host and took complete care of us. I asked Joe for roasted garlic...which isn't on the menu...and viola! We had a black skillet of roasted garlic cloves suspended in olive oil. I dipped and smeared it on everything. We were served family-style with one course after another. To be completely honest, we had more food that I can recall! But I will say this, ALL of it was some of the best Italian food I've had in a very very long time. I could taste Joe's Grandmother's love in every bite. Each morsel rich in family tradition. Part of the great dining experience was the live entertainment in the bar area. This young one-man band was amazing! He's able to impersonate singers from Sinatra to Barry White. When you visit Revere, please leave your diets at home and say hello to Joe! Bon Appetite! read more

Driving through town and stopped here for dinner. Good here was great and service by Brielle was even better!!!!

I can't believe I haven't written about BACON DUSTED CALAMARI! Yes, it's as awesome as it sounds. Revere is in this odd part of town, kind of on route 29, but not. I don't particularly like to come eat INSIDE because it's all dark and gloomy no matter what type of 90 degree weather sunshine is outside. The place gives you the feeling that there is some kind of illegal mob business going on in the table next to you; which I guess adds to it's charm because next thing you know you are whispering to your date. Now the food - I've been here a handful of times and have never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. I prefer to come during the week for lunch as they have a $10 lunch menu that rocks. But everything from the penne vodka (creamy to perfection), to the roasted revere chicken (big enough to easily feed two) is absolutely delicious. What I never, ever skip out on here is the appetizer - bacon dusted calamari. It's their own take on it, so it's kind of sweet, salty and bacony - absolutely perfect. I haven't had anything like that anywhere else. I am taking one star out because it always seems like there is only one server on at all times so if there are a few tables in there, it takes awhile. Then the bartender is not very knowledgeable on drinks besides wines, but I guess this is that kind of place where you order wine and not a bay breeze. Definitely get here and look as shady as possible....trust me, you will fit in and next thing you know you will leave with a greasy Italian mobster accent. read more

I'm struggling with the review, because overall dinner last night was a very positive experience. We loved the service. We loved the cheese bread & salads (be sure to get the dressing on the side, since my companion's salad was drowning). I had delicious grilled salmon, mashed potatoes & veggies. My friend ordered veal marsala that was way way heavy with cracked peppercorns, and she is not a fan of spicy foods. We each had ice tea, and halfway through the meal we were offered refills to the rather small glasses of tea. My friend had coffee & we shared a delicious tiramisu. When the check came, we were charged for 4 ice teas @ $2 each. I found that really poor business, and said so when the embarrassed waitress came for our payment. She said that there are no free refills except coffee at Revere, and I got the feeling this is something she deals with all the time. Despite the good food and service, I took a star for that refill policy. Maybe I'm being petty, but I'd rather them charge $2.50 or even $3 and give me refills. read more

Really great take out experiences- food is top quality every time! Can't wait for doors to reopen to head back to the tented area. Always good drinks and service from Mike Lamberti! #OpenNJ read more

Rever is the nicest, friendliest and tastiest restaurant in the area. The staff is very helpful, courteous and polite. The service has a nice easy rhythm. The food is incredible. The seafood is so fresh and done so well. I want to go back each time I'm in Trenton. read more