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    Toscanella Village Cafe

    4.3 (78 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 9:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Chicken noodle soup
    Elizabeth C.

    We had such a bad experience. here at Toscanella Villgae Cafe. We were sat promptly but that was the only good thing unfortunately. The place was not busy at all when we got there. Our order was taken and it took forever for my boyfriend to get his soda after I received my water. The server kept forgetting it. After our order was taken we finally got our soups that came with the meal after 40 minutes of placing our order. One would think that that is something that just gets scooped out from a crock in the kitchen. At one point our server came by our table and said you still didn't get your soup? We said no and then it came about 5 minutes later. That was a long time to wait for soup. The dining room was getting packed now. It seemed like everyone was waiting forever for soups or salads. About 35 minutes after we were finished with our soup our meals finally came. We had the shrimp francese and chicken Marsala. My date did not care for his shrimp francese. He said they were kind of blah and just thrown in sauce. I liked my Marsala but I didn't feel well later on from it, I think. We believe our server was maybe a manager helping out or something. He seemed to be running around everywhere, maybe even cooking in the kitchen. They were definitely understaffed that night. We unfortunately will not be back.

    Round pesto pizza claimed to be a grandma's pie.

    This use to be my go to pizza spot. Pizza is good, thin crust. Good pasta dishes, phenomenal garlic knots, and the marinara sauce is pretty good. Today I ordered the grandma's pie trying to switch it up from the regular plain cheese pizza. Grandma's pie is a square pizza not around pizza with pesto drizzle on it. Pizza was not edible. It is probably the worst pizza I've ever had.

    Cordon Bleu Panini
    Will B.

    Came here for lunch after a recording session. Have been here a few times over the years, but never reviewed them. Small space with seating on two sides of the kitchen area. Everything is prepared fresh, & the staff is friendly. Has that Mom & Pop feel. Free street parking in front, across the street, & on the side. We had the Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini, Meatball Parm Sub, Chicken Roll, & the Garlic bread (not pictured). The garlic bread was AMAZING! Actually, everything was. Grades: Cordon Bleu Panini: B Meatball Parm Sub: A+ Chicken Roll: A Garlic Breads A++

    Jim T.

    We like to order from here for lunch or takeout but we call it in because they charge for online ordering. The wraps are good and my wife enjoys the pear salad. The only issue is that it regularly comes with things in it not listed on the menu description - namely tomatoes and cranberries. She doesn't like either of those so it is a bit annoying to have to eat around when it isn't listed on the menu. Last time we even asked for neither of those things and it was still in the salad. Other than that, real solid.

    Fuel Veal Parmesan
    Noel W.

    This is the best gosh damn Italian food I ever had in my life. I order twice a week from here and stop once for lunch. You can't go wrong stopping here or ordering for your friends and family.

    Chicken and sausage Scarpiello.
    Sebastian B.

    I've been passing Toscanella several times a week for a long time now and always see a full busy parking lot. They seemed busy which is always a good sign. So when out on a motorcycle ride with a buddy who lives off Kings Highway we decided to atop for dinner. This was a good and lucky decision because THIS PLACE IS A GEM!!! It's got a vintage feel based on the age of the building, you walk in and feel history. It first looks like a little takeout joint but they have a comfy indoor dining room and there's also a patio that looks very cute (hint fellas... bring your girl here). The staff is quick, dedicated, attentive and accurate. There's a feel of seasoned restaurant professionals running the show. It's an Italian eatery but resembles a pizzeria but don't be fooled this is an Italian bistro! I order a Scarpiello from the specials menu although the long wait when it arrived it was OVER THE TOO OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! All fresh herbs and ingredients, the chicken and sausage was cooked to perfection, the pasta was at a perfect texture and the sauce was phenomenal! The long wait is because they do it from scratch and they do it to perfection. I can't wait to take a date there it's quaint, and inviting, go there and see for yourself. I will be back soon and often.

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    Great food, easy to pick up and everyone that works there is soooo nice. It's in our usual rotation.

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    The food with delicious service was outstanding, and the ambience was really cute. Neighborhood spot definitely go back.

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    Attentive Service,our food was good , and priced resonably. During nice weather offers outside dining.

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    Service and dinners were excellent! Party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their entree. The garlic bread was really as well!

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    Great neighborhood place. Pizza can be a little hit or miss but dishes are really good. Great service.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious seafood dish- shrimp and scallops with a pink sauce over pasta! Worth a visit

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    We were visiting from out of town and looking for a lunch cafe. This was perfect!! Authentic and delicious!

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    By far the best Italian food I've ever had it's like having my mother cook all over again for me…read more Such an incredible family they make you feel very welcomed and so friendly. Great menu amazing food the best chicken Parm around. It's nice to enjoy a meal and be able to have a conversation in a nice quiet setting. Plus it's BYOB

    Finally tried Lubrano's, had heard good things from friends. Decided to just go the take out route…read moreso no comments on dish presentation. We ordered the Pasta Al Forno as an appetizer & Chicken Scarpariello for the main dish. Was quoted 35-40 min when I called it in, arrived ~30 min, paid & food came out near the 40 min quote. The pasta - for us the cheese on top was perhaps over toasted as it was on the dry side. Flavor was fine otherwise. Not sure I'd order this for a main dish without added protein though. The Chicken Scarp - excellent. The chicken & potatoes were very tender. The mild sausage makes this dish come together, it adds a level of savoriness to complement the balsamic sweetness in the sauce. I also like the long angled slices of sausage nicely seared on each side, it was not expected vs other versions that I've had. Meal also came with bread to soak up that chicken sauce. Also noting the place seemed packed, only 2 spots on their lot were open plus it sounded busy inside. Will try it next time onsite with one of my many fine bottles of wine. :)

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    4.1(499 reviews)
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    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.

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