friendly service and great food! mussels on the specials menu were excellent. then we had the vodka…read morechicken parm over capellini - cutlet was tender and crispy. and the cheesesteak is a winner. fresh bread and lots of meat! a must try at the jersey shore

Ordered take out here the other night and was disappointed by my sandwich. First off the chicken…read morecutlet was cut up and the sauce was just thrown on top. Everything didn't meld together to create the nostalgic, comforting taste of a classic chicken parm. The chicken wings on the other hand were nicely cooked with no fatty parts to them and the sauce had decent flavor to them.

Recently went down to Jersey shore to visit family and found this place on Yelp, I have to say they…read morehave one of the best ultra thin pizza ( bar Pizza)I've ever had anywhere. The crust and dough is outstanding great sauce and cheese and they offer many different toppings as well. The chopped antipasto salad is a must, enough for 4 people. Was in the mood for cheese ravioli and this dish was just way overcooked and very mushy... definite disappointment. Carafe and half carafes of red and White House wine, decent and goes great with the fantastic pizza. Fish, eggplant, chicken, and veal dishes. The veal dishes are cubed veal didn't order. Waitstaff is hit or miss. Some very friendly others not. Place is very busy and many locals love this place. Definitely recommend for the pizza. Truly one of the best.

Old School traditional Tavern setting established 1947. Friendly Service and a straightforward…read moremenu. Formica tables, Carpeted Floor, Wood Paneling. It's 1965 in here and it's fine with me! Vic's is unapologetically traditional! They do what they do and do it right. If you're searching for a traditional Bar/Tavern style Pizza. Look no further. Its good reputation is well earned. Thin Crispy Crust, Sweet Sauce and gooey cheese. Can be a little greasy but actually in a GOOD way! Flavor bomb! Pepperoni, Sausage and Onions is the way to go! Fried Calamari appetizer is just the right size and if you order the Antipasto Salad; it can be shared by 4 people. It's BIG! Seating can be a little trying on busier nights (weekends/Summer) etc but moves well enough, and worth waiting.

An experience that everyone must have. The chef is awesome. He came out to talk to my family…read moreseveral times and even joined in the birthday song. The waiter and waitress went far beyond expectations. I would tell anyone driving thru the area or trying to decide what to eat. To choose Dolce Fantasia. This heavenly food of awesomeness is my number one pick. The food was excellent from appetizers to dessert. The chicken meat balls awesome the three cheese pasta awesome. The presentation dynamic. The whole experience is a 15 put of 10. The waitress named Bailey is by far great. But wait each waiter added a special touch to the experience as well. Giving a straw to my son to keep him distracted while we ate dessert. The other waitress and waiters smiling as they did roll call for the dinner portion of the night. Awesome would sum up everything. Chef my family and I thank you for opening your doors and table. Keep that helmet shining. MrC

Nice ambiance. Extensive menu and fantastic service. The squid ink pasta was served with fresh…read moremussels. It was pretty good. The crab ravioli special was great. Desert menu was awesome. Try the hazelnut gelato, hazelnut crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake in a cup. Even the decaf coffee was good. We really enjoyed meeting the chef, he came out in person to each table.

The food was magnificent! The service was great. We sat outside and a nice September night. You…read moremust come and try. The food is outstanding. Reasonable prices.

Great food Generous portions…read more Great service Good value The salad and Italian cheesecake are just like Mom's Kitchen

Food, service, and the restaurant are all incredible. The seafood is always cooked to absolute…read moreperfection and every meal could be shared family style as their portions are so generous. Being right on the beach makes for such a beautiful view. They have the best calamari, we get it every time and it's always cooked perfectly and perfectly seasoned.

We came in and sat at the bar on the left…read more A cockroach climbed up from behind the bar and was was on our plate, we quietly grabbed it and notified the bartender. They didn't bring us a new dish. We got our check and they didn't even buy us one drink or the dish that cockroach climbed in.. We could've made the cockroach issue a big deal and decided to be good humans and not ruin everyone's else's experience. Will not be coming back. Overpriced and the service does not take care of customers.

Honestly, I was blown away by this humble little restaurant. It truly is a warm and inviting…read moreatmosphere with standout dishes and excellent service. It was so good that I would have returned back the very next day. We walked in and we're seated immediately with our reservation, and the experience only went up from there. There are plenty of staff around to make sure that you have everything you need without seeming to be too much. It's a cozy space, nothing super fancy, but really that's all you need sometimes in a neighborhood Italian joint. Everyone at my table raved about their food from the pasta Arrabiata, to the veal special to what I had which was the crab pasta. There was so much crab and the sauce was so light. I can't get over it. I ate my leftovers that same night. Looking forward to visiting soon again

Six different dishes and two appetisers were all perfect. That's no accident. Everyone was so…read morepleased. Short ribs, red snapper, lamb shanks, cod, muscles and clams, stuffed pork chops. Each was a signature dish. The seating was comfortable, the atmosphere was relaxed. Our server did everything correctly. Attentive, but not overbearing. We never had to flag down help for water, bread, or any additional items. ( maybe our waitress was Rachel. I wish I remembered) I've been disappointed with so many of my usual restaurants over the past 2 years. My faith is restored by last night's dinner. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.

The eggplant rolintini was delicious light and flavorful. Both entrées were well prepare and…read moreflavorful. Service was prompt with a smile in a charming jersey shore decor setting. We plan on returning to try other delights on the menu.

Amazing fresh and innovative food! Love the seasonal menus as well as the "staples". Never had a…read morebad meal here. Portions are quite generous. Special shout out to the pastry chef. The boos orange Olive oil cake was to DIE for. With ginger snap ice cream - *chefs kiss* Top that off with our amazing waitress we had a fabulous night!

Food was very good. Waitress very nice. Best broccoli I…read moreever had, really! An enjoyable lunch.

I had the most upsetting and disappointing experience at Pete & Elda's last night. I ordered a…read moredouble extra large pepperoni & onion pizza to be delivered on DoorDash. When I received the order, the pizza was a plain pizza with no toppings. However, the ticket inside the box had my name and what I ordered. So clearly, this was not the Doordasher's mistake, it was the restaurants. I called the restaurant and explained what happened & the manager on the phone Brandon said that in order for me to receive a refund, I'd have to contact DoorDash. I explained I didn't want a refund, I just wanted the pizza that I ordered. He then said I'd have to pick up the new pizza (which I was fine with doing) in 25-30 minutes. When I drove to the restaurant to pick up the new pizza, I'm then told by Brandon that I'd have to pay for the new pizza (which he never stated over the phone) & contact DoorDash for a refund. I explain ONCE AGAIN, that I'm not looking for a refund, I just want the pizza that I ordered. He then explains that it's just their policy & I'd have to pay for the new pie (even though it was their fault I got the wrong order.) Any decent manager or business would give the new pie for free because it was a mistake on their end. I obviously refused to pay for a second pizza & asked to speak to someone else. Then another manager named Joe comes out & basically says the same thing that Brandon says. At this point, I'm very upset because I'm being asked to pay for a mistake that I didn't make. I call my dad & let him know what's happening, & then he drives over with the pizza that was received and the ticket in the box. We then proceed to go back & forth with the managers for around 10 minutes. They completely avoided accountability for their mistake, & instead tried to blame the mistake on the dasher. The manager Joe was saying that "dashers pick up multiple orders at once & could've mixed the pizzas up." Clearly, that's not what happened in this situation, so it felt like they were trying to insult our intelligence. I ONCE AGAIN tell him that the dasher received the correct pizza from the restaurant because the ticket in the box was correct, one of their staff just gave the wrong pizza. I worked in the food industry for many years so I understand how DoorDash works. It's not the Dashers's responsibility to check the box and make sure the pizza is correct as that would be very unsanitary. The responsibility is on the restaurant to give the Dasher the correct order. After me having to drive to their restaurant when I wanted the order delivered initially, then my dad having to drive there to back me up, & us going back & forth with them, they finally decide to give me the pizza without me having to pay a second time (which they should've done in the first place.) Then the manager Joe tries to offer us a credit the next time we decide to go to the restaurant but I told him there was no need for that because we will never go to Pete & Elda's ever again! This whole situation has left such a bad taste in my mouth. I've had an issue before where I received the wrong pizza from Pete & Elda's & they simply remade my order and gave me a new pizza, so I don't understand why they expected me to pay again for food I already paid for through DoorDash! I have lived in Neptune all of my life and my parents have been living here for over 30+ years, & we were frequent customers at Pete & Elda's. We are so upset & disappointed that we can't even bring ourselves to set foot in that restaurant ever again. If they simply gave me the new remade pizza without demanding a second payment, this situation would've never happened. The managers were completely unprofessional and handled this situation HORRIBLY. You guys have lost loyal customers over a pizza that probably cost you $10 to make.

I hosted my daughter's bridal shower on Saturday, 4/25/26, at Flavia's Cucina Romana in Asbury…read morePark, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. The authentic Italian food was delicious and plentiful--every dish was a hit with my guests. The atmosphere is chic and modern, with an "urban Italian" feel--think modern Roman trattoria, in the heart of Asbury Park. It created the perfect setting for a beautiful and memorable celebration. The service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely warm throughout the entire event. Andrea, the owner, was absolutely wonderful--so gracious, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the day special. She went above and beyond at every step and made the entire experience feel effortless. From planning to execution, everything was handled seamlessly. We had the entire restaurant to ourselves, and my guests are still raving. I've never hosted an event where not a single detail was out of place--everything ran flawlessly from start to finish. Flavia's Cucina Romana is truly a gem, not only for private events but also for dining. I also highly recommend sitting at the kitchen counter to take in the sights, sounds, and aromas as well as to watch Chef Nicole in action. An unforgettable day at an unforgettable restaurant.

This is such a cute cozy spot for a date night ! They have something for everyone as they offer a…read morevegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. You also have the BYOB option however don't you worry if you forget your wine they have a few options on the menu. Our favorite was the Suppli which is like an Arancini with a spicy red sauce. The artichokes had a nice crunch however we weren't a fan of the sauce it came with (Thankfully it was in the side). Our favorite pasta was the Al Tartufo, they don't skimp on the cheese or the truffles! The Zucca e Noci was our least favorite. The brown butter sauce was over powering and the tiny pieces of butternut squash made you feel cheated however the walnuts added a nice texture . Overall the pasta (Gnocchi and Fusilli) was fresh as expected and had a nice bite. We will definetly go back to try other options!

Service from Toni was 5 star (and Nonna warmly greeted and sat us). Lovely restaurant but a few of…read morethe dishes were not great. The salad and Pasta alla Norma were the best of what we tried. Creme brulee was good also - desserts are all $10. Wish the lasagna were better - too acidic. Tasted sour. Could not eat it.

When visiting the area, it was suggested to try this Italian restaurant, which was authentic…read more The host was friendly and led us to a table in the dining room which was nicely decorated and clean. Quickly met by the server with fresh warm bread, and ordered wine from the decent wine list. The menu had all the classic Italian dishes, of which we tried numerous different ones. The flavors were good, portions were just right, and overall a good experience.