Moderate and elegant, followed by great food and friendly staff. Flatware was changed between every…read moremeal, service was quick and top tier.

@il_leone_nj completely blew me away. You can feel the intentionality the second you walk in!!…read more The space is warm, stylish, & the vibes are truly impeccable. It does not feel like a strip mall spot at all... it feels like a hidden date-night gem. The owners, B & Izzy, are so welcoming, and their hospitality really sets the tone for the whole experience. The staff was just as friendly and made us feel taken care of all night. Now let's talk FOOD...We started with the garlic shrimp appetizer and I'm still thinking about that sauce it was so flavorful, garlicky & perfectly cooked. The spicy rigatoni had the perfect kick and was one of those dishes you don't want to stop eating. Honestly, everything we had was incredible. Obsessed is an under statement for their pizza. So DELISH! I also love our chicken entree, the pollo martini. It was such a delicious sauce and I loved that they served this with a sautéed garlic spinach! For dessert we had a warm banana bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream and it legit brought me back to life. Quite literally obsessed! I will be thinking about this dessert for a while! It's BYOB, the prices are reasonable for the quality, and the whole experience just hits. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

Absolutely love this new meat market from Brooklyn that opened just 2 weeks ago in Matawan, NJ…read more We met the original owners son who has Albania roots and gave us some history on their newest location . Picked up some pasta and sauce .

What an amazing night we had celebrating my son's Confirmation. There were at least 3 other…read morefamilies doing the same thing and the Restaurant and staff recognized each kid individually, playing Hallelujah, and setting off sparklers. The food was amazing! Everyone cleaned their plates and it was some of the best veal parmesan I've ever had. We all felt really at home. The staff could not have been friendlier and more attentive. We will definitely be back and I'm so grateful for Patrizia's making my son's celebration so special.

We stopped in for a delicious Italian dinner, and we were absolutely not disappointed. The…read morerestaurant was beautifully decorated for the holiday season, creating such a warm and inviting atmosphere. They also have a pizzeria conveniently located right next door, which is a nice bonus. The service was outstanding--Alessandro was the best! He recommended his signature cocktail, the Orange Cosmopolitan, and all I can say is WOW. Perfectly made and dangerously good--they definitely sneak up on you! He checked in on us throughout the evening, always friendly and engaging, which truly elevated the experience. The food was just as impressive: Pollo Milanese - a perfectly cooked chicken cutlet topped with fresh mozzarella, arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, shaved Parmesan, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Pollo Carbonara - topped with prosciutto, spinach, peppers, and fontina cheese, served over penne pasta. Alaska Chicken (special) - stuffed chicken with shrimp, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and cheese in a rich cream sauce, served with saffron risotto. Absolutely delicious. For dessert, we shared a toasted almond cake and a caramel cheesecake cone--paired with cappuccinos, of course. The perfect ending to a great meal. It was a wonderful evening shared with wonderful people, made even better by Alessandro's exceptional service. Highly recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely be back to try more dishes!

I made the butternut squash stuffed shells, which I purchased from Antonio's on Route 9, and they…read morewere amazing! I used a basic butter sauce, doubling the recipe, but perhaps I could've even tripled it. Here is what I did: 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. freshly chopped sage 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme (I used 1 teaspoon of the dried thyme) Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

These ravioli are fresh and fantastic! You can buy them frozen, but we love to eat them the same…read moreday. There are several varieties. We like the ones made with red peppers. They are all great!

After eating at Alternate Ending, I decided to stop by this Italian market in the same shopping…read morearea. As you enter, there is an Italian bakery to the left that was filled with sfogliatelle, canolli's and Italian cookies. They have a great deli with prosciutto and mortadella that we picked up with some fresh Italian bread. They have a wide selection of Italian sauces for pasta and taralli that are great with cafe in the manana. Worth a look !

Went in for a sandwich at their deli. Was told a whole sub would be $22.99. when I selected the…read morebread it felt warm and looked great, so I agreed to the whole. I was thinking for that much money it would be a hefty sandwich. Dead wrong. Paper thin layer of meat (see picture). Unless you charged me $20 for the bread and $3 for the meat, this is unacceptable.

Calamari, chicken parm alla vodka, pear and arugula salad... delish! Food was very good and hit the…read morespot. Looking forward to trying the pizza! Everyone is friendly!

Wow!!!! Completely blown away by this restaurant and already counting down the days until I'm back…read more We ordered several items to share and everything was generous in portion, even the side salads that came with pasta dishes. The clams and linguine had incredible flavor with a great amount of clams in each bite. Very satisfying. The eggplant pasta was also a standout: filling, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. The chicken pesto sandwich was good as well and came with fries on the side. However, the sesame seed pizza! WOW WOW WOW. Absolutely amazing and easily the most memorable item of the meal. Overall, a fantastic experience with delicious food and great portions throughout!

DeMARCO'S has been a local favorite for 50 years, and it's easy to see why! This family-owned…read moreItalian market truly does it all -- and does it well. They have a legendary deli counter loaded with subs, wraps, cheeses, soups, sauces, and their famous fresh-baked bread. The butcher counter is top-notch -- and you've got to try the chicken cutlets, they're some of the best around. Their fresh mozzarella is made daily, and the baked goods (bread, pastries, cookies) are always fresh and impossible to resist. They even have a well-stocked pantry section with all the Italian essentials -- from jars of their own house-made sauce to Antonio's pasta and more. You can even grab Nasto's ice cream for dessert! One of my favorite things about DeMARCO'S is their family dinners, which feed 4-6 people and make weeknights so much easier. I tried the Sunday Sauce Family Dinner and it absolutely did not disappoint -- hearty, homemade, and full of that comforting Italian flavor. And if you're hosting a gathering or event, their catering menu is enormous -- seriously one of the biggest and most impressive I've ever seen. Whatever you need, they've got it covered. DeMARCO'S is one of those places that feels like home -- friendly service, fresh ingredients, and food made with care. Congratulations to this Aberdeen staple on 50 delicious years... and here's to many more!

DeMarcos is truly the best place to buy food, meats, salads, soups etc. catering is the best, I get…read moremy catering only from DeMarcos. The staff is great, owner is the Best Gene DeMarco. I highly recommend them for all your needs including summer events.

So my wife and I have eaten here for a number of different events so we decided it would be the…read moreperfect place to host our 1 year old daughter's birthday party. This place is fantastic. I wish I remembered our hostess name but she was the best. She ensured all the food came out in a timely matter, any request we had she was on top of it. Truly exceptional service. As far as the food and their party package it's an amazing value. People drank and definitely left full, which all you could ask for. Highly recommend!

Meeting a friend for lunch, we decided upon this posh restaurant in the Holmdel center, where the…read moreanchor stores are Best Buy, Ulta, and Turning Point. Upon entering, we were told it was recently renovated. Being that I didn't know what it looked like before the renovation, this place looks very upscale. We were given two sets of menus. One was their regular menu, which is good for both lunch and dinner. The other menu had the lunch sandwich menu. The waitress indicated that the sandwiches come in two different types of bread: focaccia and Italian. I was not very hungry, so I ordered the Parma with focaccia bread, as my friend ordered the Cheese steak on Italian bread. We were then given a bread basket with whipped butter. My friend stated the bread was fresh and good, but she was hoping for the olive oil. Shortly after placing our orders, our sandwiches arrived. I was a little surprised as my Parma appeared more like flatbread than the thicker, fluffier focaccia I had expected. I didn't want to make a fuss in front of my friend, so I simply ate it. The sandwich was tasty, but I wished it had been warmed, as that would have better married the flavors and elevated the overall experience. My friend's cheese steak was huge, as the skirt steak was plentiful, and the cheese leaked out a bit, making it look remarkable. I inquired how it tasted, and she stated it was good. She just wished it had a bit more onions to break up the taste of the meat. We each ordered a cappuccino, and that was truly the highlight of the meal. The 6-ounce cappuccino came with 4 small biscotti, which paired well with the beverage. Neither of us used any sugar, and the cappuccino was excellent. The ratio between the espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam was perfectly rich in both taste and texture. I can't stop raving about it. Service was very good, and the food was enjoyable. The ambiance was chic. My rating is 3 1/2 stars, though I have rounded it up to 4 stars.

Been to this pizza place a few times with my girlfriend and the service is amazing and the food is…read moreexcellent... Please try

Amazing! And more Amazing every time I eat there! Another must go to whenever I visit NJ…read more So much on the menu! Service with a smile. The ambience On any given day there are more than 10 different pizzas on display to choose from! One more different and delicious from the next! Try the inside out pizza! Similar to the Bklyn L&B pizza but better (more sauce and sesame crust!) Also I had the Terminator sandwich so good almost forgot to stop and take a picture!!!

Easily one of my favorite pizza places! I have tried them a couple times so far, and each time I've…read moreloved it. Honey on their margherita pizza is a real game changer. The honey roni option is also delicious if you're a fan of pepperoni. A slice of their BBQ chicken is mouthwatering! I also recommend the chicken ranchero. Their pizzas are yummy, crispy, and not too greasy. Their desserts are also yummy, and I would definitely recommend their cannolis and chocolate chip cookies. The employees here are super warm and welcoming. If you choose to dine in, they have a small but clean dining area where you can easily find a seat to grab a quick bite. Their loyalty program sends out a decent amount of offers as well!

Delicious pizza! We ordered out from here, so I can't speak to the decor, but the pizza was great…read more We had the Brooklyn upside down, vodka hot honey roni, and a meatball pie. All pizzas were super flavorful and the crust was... chefs kiss! We also had a Caesar salad and buffalo wings which were good but a bit more of your typical variety. Definitely coming back!