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 !

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!

Food and service were great Held a 15 people's reunion,…read moreeveryone enjoyed the food Nat was our waiter and we experienced excellent service

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

It may sound crazy, but I have yet to find a really good pasta spot in NJ. NYC, no problem, but I…read moredon't always want to cross the river. I think I finally found a spot where I can confidently get good pasta AND dessert. My partner and I stopped in this week, and we were immediately met with cool, industrial-style decor and a BOMB playlist. The staff was super friendly and helped a lot with specials and recommendations, as it was our first time. For drinks, we started with a Fig & Melon cocktail and their Old Fashioned. Both were great, but I think the old-fashioned wins over the Fig & Melon. It's smoky and sweet, while the F&M was citrusy and refreshing. To start, we ordered the Mozzarella Sticks Di Bar Mutz with Mutz Hot Honey & Sour Milk. Personally, I am tired of hot honey on everything, haha, so this wasn't for me. If they served it on the side first vs drizzled on top, I probably would have enjoyed it more, as the mozz sticks alone were delicious. The breading was more like a garlic bread than the traditional coating. It also comes with extra hot honey on the side. For our mains, we shared the Spicy Rig and Trottole. Again, both are really good, but the Trottole was the CLEAR winner. The short rib was rich, and the overall dish was perfect for the savory lover like me. The Spicy Rig was lighter, and the bite of pasta with basil was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the mile high espresso martini, affogato martini, which had ice cream they make in-house, and the Samoas cheesecake. Every single thing was delicious! It's a good problem to have when you're dining somewhere, and you're battling it out for who has the best dish. Can't wait to come back and bring friends!

It was really hard to get a normal time reservation at this spot. But we managed to snag a bar top…read moretable And when we got there, we realized why it was so hard.The only have like 6 real tables at the restaurant. Vibes are cool. I like the open concept kitchen and the music was definitely on point. However , the food was mostly disappointing , I would say. The mozzarella delicious. Butter cake delicious. But all three pastas that we ordered were definitely not worth the price. I was really excited for the spicy rigatoni that I got and I asked the guy how spicy it was. And he said, 2 out of 10, but when I got it, it was definitely 0 out of 10 spicy. He said too many people complained about the spice level. So they dumbed it down, but it just tasted like tomato sauce with no spice at all. Unfortunate. There were a couple of other appetizers or things on the menu I would be willing to try, but I won't be running back to this spot anytime soon. Especially since it was a good distance away from me.

Wow. From the moment you walk in until you leave you're treated like family very pleasant staff. We…read morestarted off with this beautiful looking Caesar salad It was excellent. Then we had 2 pies the margherita and the Bianca. Both were delicious. I can't wait to go back and try the pasta.

This place deserves ten stars! What a find!…read more It's on the smaller side so you really need a reservation we went on a Saturday at 4 and it was starting to fill up halfway through our meal and what a meal it was! We started with the case salad , Argula, romaine olives and zucchini. It was so light and the dressing was delicious. We also had the shrimp app which went perfect with the salad because it had a little bit of spice to it so it was a great combo. We then moved on to the main course which was a margarita pizza and a side of broccoli Rabe. We are really picky when it comes to the broccoli and this place nailed it it was just like eating my grandma's recipe and the pizza was absolutely amazing. It was late and the taste was out out of this world. You can taste that they use all high-quality ingredients. I also need to add that the place is immaculate. Even the bathroom was spotless. Please make sure you stop in and give them a try

Came back for another slice and yup that char I was searching for is def here workers are always…read moresmiling and welcome guest without being overbearing with that look of rushing us. Should def try a different slice next time I'm around

This pizza spot is located in the corner building at the roundabout near the train station, across…read morefrom 7-11... parking is in the back and you have to walk around. There are many opt for specialty slices including, grandma, white & buffalo chicken. All slices are large. The counter person was friendly & everything tasted freshly made. Great place for takeout or to grab a quick bite.

Wow! My latest meal here was a 6 out of 5…read more Friendly, attentive service throughout the evening. We began with the seafood salad...a delicious mix of tender squid, scungilli, octopus, and shrimp over lightly dressed arugula. It was a beautiful portion and paired perfectly with their warm focaccia and garlic infused olive oil. Then came the complimentary salads before the best grilled lamb chops entrée I've had in years. Outstanding. A full rack of tender, flavorful, juicy baby rib chops served with broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes. OMG. While devouring this meal, I was a bit without words. Did I mention it was a full rack?! We also enjoyed a bottle of their house Cabernet with dinner. Very smooth and a solid table wine for the price. It paired beautifully with the lamb, and the other entree we got...homemade fresh pasta with short rib ragu. Wow... that really was the best entrée I've had anywhere in a long time, and it puts Bosfa in my top three restaurants. P.S. Sign up for their rewards program!

this place is JUST ok. I didn't even know it was there until I saw it on yelp and decided to check…read moreit out. ambiance is...different. it's recently renovated and everything is in shades of black and white. it lacks the cozy comfy atmosphere of an Italian restaurant. the environment feels a bit sterile. a few of the tables are plastic folding tables covered in table clothes. chairs are mismatched but cleverly covered to make them all look the same. food was just ok. portions were HUGE. i literally carryed a giant bag of leftovers of out the place. i can eat....and i couldn't believe the size of these dishes. drinks were delicious! staff was super friendly but the food came out a bit slow. the experience was overall average and I'm not sure if I would go back.

Went for the chicken parm but it turned out to be the least impressive dish on the menu. As a food…read moresnob, I can easily say this place is 5 stars. The beef carpaccio is not only delicious, but they give you enough for four. Second only to Montclair's La Rocca. The Caesar salad is spot on and unique and the garlic shrimp special is the best thing on the menu. Needs to be a daily item. The truffle pasta was also perfectly flavorful and al dente. Not a lame dish in the bunch. My personal fave was the spaghetti pomodoro. As good if not better than Scarpetta, NYC. Staff is amazing as well. Bon voyage, Amanda! Can't wait to go back.

Really enjoyed the food and ambiance. Only negative was it was noisy - not so easy to talk…read more Started with a cocktail, was solid; had the tuna appetizer and a pasta with truffle/mushrooms. both were fresh and delicious. Had the apple dessert, and really enjoyed it as well. i'll definitely come back.

Superb dining, food is fantastic. The employees are top notch, from the time you walk in you're…read moreaddressed and attended to. Smooth atmosphere, and the staff is wonderful!

Exacting your pound of flesh at any reputable steakhouse these days has gotten prohibitively…read moreexpensive for all the economic reasons there's no need to recount here. And of course, the ala carte nature of the menu that these types of restaurants have perfected never disappoints the green eyeshade crew in the back office. That said, Fire and Oak delivered a superlative experience that made my subsequent poverty well worth it. The service was professional and attentive while the steaks delivered on their expected doneness. I suspect, that's why you come. A really easy five stars.

We are sad to hear that they are changing ownership again. We enjoyed the restaurant under the…read moreoriginal owners and the most recent owners as well. Service is always top notch. Food is very good, nice options and menu. Hopefully the new ownership will be successful. The restaurant is pretty inside, with smaller rooms and nice outdoor seating.

So I am reluctantly giving this restaurant three stars. I say reluctantly because they tried hard…read moreto be attentive, but fell short and the food, while priced like a high end steakhouse also fell short and this is why. First the positives. Lovely atmosphere. The staff was polite and kind. The manager stopped by to chat and check in. The folks with me who ate the strip steak enjoyed it. It was tasty and cooked perfectly as they requested. That's good considering it IS a steakhouse. The negatives. It is not always the case that everyone in the party likes steak or likes every steak. So a good steakhouse will do the other options exceptionally well too. Particularly the meat. Here, they did not. I like ribeye. That's my favorite. They only offer a 24 oz ribeye, however, and since none of my peeps wanted ribeye (curses on them) I was up a creek. I don't like strip or filet. Didn't want pork. But I do LOVE a wedge salad, and few places have one. Steakhouses generally do. So I was quite happy to have one. Until I had it. They did not do it well. At all. First, the bacon... while it clearly began as a few lovely generous lardons, ended up four over cooked, hard as rocks bacon chunks. The chicken was dry and terribly overcooked. Hard on the edges. I would expect a steakhouse to get the grilled chicken breast correct. And the bacon is inexcusable. When the salad costs $30, you have to nail it. Could I have sent it back? I'm sure I could have. But looking at the neighbors' table, theirs looked the same so I figured what's the point. And I didn't want to be a Karen about a salad in a steakhouse. And I wasn't holding up my table's meal for a redo on a salad. At the end of the day, if you don't get something this simple correct, it is a fail. I'm sorry to say that. Truly. But it requires addressing. There are too many other options for good steak that do these non-steak elements right too.