- Nice little pizzeria that shares its space (and menu) with an affiliated restaurant, with plenty…read moreof tables available if you want to dine in - Fairly busy on a Friday evening during the dinner rush, but the service was very friendly and impressively quick - You can grab pizza by the slice at the counter for a fast, casual meal - The pizza was very good, with a thin yet sturdy crust, well-seasoned sauce, and flavorful toppings; the beet salad was fresh and generously portioned, served with a tasty honey mustard dressing on the side--the grilled chicken was well seasoned and stayed juicy; the kids' rigatoni Bolognese was especially meaty with plenty of sauce - One small note: complimentary water is available, but was served straight from the kitchen sink

THE FOOD ---------------…read more+ Carnivore, Vodka Chicken Parm, Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Grandma Pizza Slices - All of these reheated slices were excellent!!!! Relatively thin, crust wasn't overly thick, GREAT flavor (especially the Buffalo Chicken) and good crunch. I can't imagine how good the pizza would have been if we had ordered a whole, fresh pie instead of eating reheated slices. + Beet Salad with Grilled Chicken - Fantasticccccc salad. Lots of sliced beets and sliced grilled chicken. The honey mustard dressing was the perfect dressing for this salad. + Kids Rigatoni Bolognese - Very good bolognese. There was plenty of meat sauce and it was very tasty. Our kids absolutely loved it. + Menu consist of not only a variety of pizza, but also a nice selection of appetizers, strombolis, calzones, sandwiches and pastas. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Excellent all around service. ++++ Every employee was super friendly and asked if we needed help as we were figuring out what to order. ++++ Waiters came by multiple times to check up on us. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables and chairs. + The restaurant is connected to Al Dente, which is a pasta restaurant next door. It seems both restaurants operate as a single restaurant even though they both have their own names. + Private parking lot is shared with other businesses and it gets bussssy on summer weekends. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Dine-in customers steadily streamed in and out on a July Friday evening at 6 PM, but business was reallllllly booming for takeout as many customers came in to pick up orders of pies.

Lots of prepackaged cooked foods. We got some ravioli filled with. Sheep's milk. Some prosciutto…read morealthough the staff was upset about the order as they had cleaned the machine. They were open for another hour. They have sfogliatelli from cannoli plus in Brooklyn. The frozen raw ones also. They also have tartufo. Lots of Italian imported items and pasta made with Italian flour. Veggies were not in top condition. Checkout I gave the phone number to use and he said he couldn't find it so he charged me full price for all the sale stuff. Not cool!

I highly recommend Uncle Giuseppe's in Ramsey for catering! We recently ordered food for a party,…read moreand everything was absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and they even included so many unexpected extras, which was such a nice surprise. Since I'm local, I chose to pick up the order, and the entire process was easy and convenient. Everything was prepared perfectly and ready for our party. Our guests loved the food, and there was plenty for everyone. Between the quality of the food, generous portions, great prices, and excellent service, I couldn't have been happier with our experience. I will definitely use Uncle Giuseppe's for future parties and highly recommend them to anyone looking for great catering!

Al Dente Fresh Pasta Co. 301 Center Ave…read more Westwood, NJ 07675 Eggplant Siciliana Using the kiosk, you have the option to choose your own pasta, sauces, and toppings or simple order a specialty plate. I always leave it to the professionals and I'm glad I did because the penne, marinara sauce and toppings were spot on! This was my first time mixing fried eggplant and prosciutto. #aldentefreshpastaco #eggplantsiciliana

Pasta is certainly a weeknight dinner hero. Quick pasta recipes are easy and inexpensive to throw…read moretogether, so dinner can be ready in a flash. While each pasta shape has a unique cooking time, just about every package instructs one to cook the noodles until they reach the "desired consistency"/"al dente." This phrase literally translates from Italian to mean "to the tooth." It describes the texture of cooked pasta when it's tender but firm and chewy when one bites into it. Located on Center Avenue in Westwood, my colleague and I had the opportunity as first-timers at Al Dente Pasta Fresh Pasta Co. for lunch. Upon entering their casual and friendly vibe, we were greeted by the staff and had the place to ourselves in their dining area with an open kitchen. Their menu features a fantastic variety of appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and desserts. The star of this establishment has to be the fresh homemade pasta dishes made from Caputo Semola flour imported straight from Italy, accompanying the amazing sauces, each crafted with care and creativity. We decided on their Pasta Bar--Spicy Chili Vodka Cavatelli with Chicken Cutlet and Bolognese Pappardelle. Each came with fresh focaccia bread. The food arrived, and one can taste the difference of freshness. It was absolutely delicious using the high-quality ingredients. The portion was just right as well as the price. Our server, Hunter, was friendly and accommodating. We even had a chance to make small talk with the owner; Joe connected next door at the sister location, Luciano's, for pizza and garlic knots. It's Old World charm with a modern twist, and we can't wait for a repeat performance.

Delpino is consistently outstanding and offers a wide variety of daily specials addition to a…read moretraditional Italian menu. The owners are friendly and service is attentive. We had a party seven and ordered a variety of appetizers including the clams oreganatto and calamari. Entrees are large with plenty to take home and come with a salad. There are several dining areas including space for a private party. We always make reservations and this is a BYOB so come prepared.

Quality Italian restaurant! Service is very good and attentive. The food was very good and they…read morehave a nice selection. We had a repast there and they were so nice to work with. They are byob which is nice. Eggplant parm was top notch!

Bellissimo: Please Stop Rushing Us!…read more Bellissimo is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I've probably eaten here close to 100 times over the last 15+ years, and I probably take my family here a couple times per month. The food is good, prices are fair and you absolutely can't beat their lunch special deal (soup, salad and your entree for a set price). However, I was somewhat annoyed after my last visit. It was our last lunch before sending my daughter off to college. We were eating our first course, the soup, when someone came over to anxiously clear off plates. Two people finished their soup, but another two were still eating at the table. This drives me nuts. I wish they'd just wait until everyone finishes a course before clearing. What happened next is what set me over the edge. People came out with our salads and one guy was trying to take my daughter's soup away while she was still eating it. After we stopped him, he then wanted to just squeeze it on the table beside her. Sheesh. I was so annoyed and didn't understand why they're rushing us. There were only 5 tables of customers there for lunch that day. What was the F'ing rush?! Our waiter, who has been there for years, blamed it on some new kitchen waiter they got. Regardless, it ruined the meal and we didn't even get the main courses yet. That general culture here of anxiously clearing plates away has always annoyed me. I wish they'd wait for everyone at the table to finish a course before clearing for the next one. I still love Bellissimo and will definitely be back. But please... let us eat!

Came in this weekend to celebrate a bday. Had a table for4,…read morekeep in mind unless you 5 or more there are no reservations. We srrived at 5:15pm and we waited 5 mins for a table. As usual we brought 2 bottle of red and 1 of white wine. They were nice to chill the white wine for us. We ordered the fries calamari with the tomato sauce. I ordered from the special menu the stuffed pork chop on the bone, wow mind blowing. Mushroom, roasted potatoes, a big old chop stuffed with Mozzarella cheese in a tomato ragu. Totally delicious, and so big i think all we needed was a side of pasta to make it a winning dish. I end up ordering a full order of linguini in clam sauce aling with the chop and the wife and I ate like royalty!. The meal was excellent, the waiter was nice to bring us a bday platter with fresh stiffed mini cannoli !

This is a great place for lunch because you can just get a variety of single slices and have them…read moreheat them up really great service and friendly staff. This time I carried out a whole pie, but I enjoy eating in because it's a nice place for a quick lunch.

I am always impressed with La Gondola Pizzeria! This pizza is FAR better than some of the other…read morepizza places in the area. We usually order the buffalo chicken pizza and it is delicious; cut into square slices with a crispy crust. Only note is that it is VERY spicy. They have a pretty big menu, and we've also enjoyed their salad and pasta dishes. We just get takeout so I can't speak to the in-house dining experience!

This is my family's go to pizza spot every week!…read more The pizza is all freshly made and cooked perfectly in their brick oven. The mussels are fresh and great portion size for the price. Wings are also top notch. Plus its BYOB with a liquor store right next door! Can't go wrong with this place. Highly recommend 10/10

these guys know how to do crust I would say they make the…read morebest crust around here by far. It is very light crispy and flavorful.

Food is excellent, service is great and staff is friendly. Owner is always present and…read moreaccommodating! Italian food is CHEFS KISS! Highly recommended

Pesto Italian Bistro (Located in Park Ridge Shopping Center)…read more168F Kinderkamack Rd. Park Ridge, NJ 07656 As soon as I entered this bistro, I was impressed with the nicely decorated interior that was adorned with lots of Italian themed wall art. The servers greeted me and made me feel right at home. Throughout the meal, they were very attentive and always refilled my water glass and cleared any excess plates. The CP entree also included complimentary rice balls and a house salad (not pictured), both of which tasted phenomenal. I couldn't say I was completely on par with the main course. The mozzarella cheese did not have a golden char. The cutlet was on the chewier side and something about the breading was off. However, the homemade sauce was the best part of the dish; it was thick and flavorful. Although I can't vouch for this CP, I was satisfied with their service and the other menu items I tried. For this reason, I'll definitely explore their other entrees except for the parm. #pestoitalianbistro #chickenparmreview #njchickenparmratings #parkridgenj

Checked out this place for a lunch. Pleasant and cozy interior, waitress was very helpful and…read moreattentive. We enjoyed their mushroom pizza, shrimp pasta was too soft but good sauce and protein. White and red sangrias were also good. Tried to order panna cotta for dessert and after a wait was informed by other staff meter that it'll be 20 min wait for it to set, we agreed to wait. About 25 - 30 mins later I was told that it's still not set and if I wanted another dessert or wait longer. At this point we were no longer interested in waiting or eating dessert. Waitress was very apologetic about the situation (unlike the person who kept telling us to wait). Overall it was good experience, will give it another shot maybe for dinner to make sure I can try this dessert.

A bit disappointing in the menu is very limited in main courses and 3 of the 4 were steak and…read morechicken. The Pinsa was especially bad however making grocery store frozen seem good. Salads however very fresh and excellent, well dressed. Cocktail service also very nice as was excellent wait staff. It didn't help it was very cold in the place on a Friday evening. Made it uncomfortable. On the whole - ok. Not terrible.

I'm inhaling the spam-and-egg musubi as I write this; it is the perfect balance of savory and sweet…read morewhile not falling apart in my hands. There is so much to be found in Tawara Mart--shopping while hungry meant a basket full of soba, mango/strawberry pan, fresh carrot dressing, onigiri, milk tea KitKat, chicken dishes, and more--and I can't wait to come back to try more things. Seeing all the little knickknacks made this such a delightful Sunday! I used to venture into Edgewater once in a while to stock up on treats, but now that I know this place exists, I am just over the moon knowing that I can come here; I found this place by accident when coming into town for the farmers' market. I can't get authentic Asian ingredients in my area, so thank you for this lovely haven.

An authentic Japanese "combini" to get your snacks, groceries, and homemade meals right here in…read morenorth Jersey! Upon request, they'll even create custom baked cookie and pastry platters that taste like treats you rarely find outside fancy NYC bakeries.