Small neighborhood restaurant but NYC quality food--an absolute gem- excellent service- you need a…read morereservation, even to sit at the bar! Do whatever it takes just don't miss it

Ok ambience (crowded and noisy). Great service with obviously well trained servers. However,…read moreoverly salted food - 3 of 4 entrees enedible. Was crowded, we had waited for a long time didn't want to make a scene sensing most of the food back. Thought we would take the food home and slice off the top of overly salted chop, steak etc but still didn't work. Huge waste of money. We were so excited to have a chalie Palmer trained chef in the neighborhood - disappointed.

Excellent restaurant with exceptional service and food! It is decorated beach chic but slightly…read moreelevated. Sat at the chef's counter. 10 out of 10 recommend booking that, but be aware it can get hot. Cannot wait to go back.

Planned to go to Judy's for a date night with wifey. Made a reservation over two weeks in advance…read morefor an early Saturday night dinner. Arranged the babysitter to watch the monster. Etc, etc. A little over a week before, received a call saying they couldn't honor the reservation due to a "booking system oversight" with Resy. They first offered to move my reservation to Friday or Sunday, which didn't fit our schedule. I requested a different time on Saturday night, and was told they were not accepting guests at all that night. Then they offered to move us to a completely different restaurant a few towns away, as in not the beach town we were hoping for. The whole experience was shady, and I don't buy the "booking oversight". It just seems like my reservation was bumped for another party or event. It would've been better to simply be honest. I understand the efforts to still get my money, but if you won't honor the original reservation to begin with, why would I trust you enough to make another one? At the very least, compensation for the disappointing experience would have been nice - drinks on the house, free dessert, anything really. I wanted to go here to try food by the up and coming Chef Viana, but it seems he cares more about being on the Food Network than his actual customers.

I came here with my husband for Restaurant Week. I never been here before so we wanted to try some…read moreplace different. First of all, there was a little kids birthday party here and it was LOUD. This is clearly not the restaurant's fault but wow was it loud. I wish we could have sat outside but it was a bit chilly. We started with a 'Watermelon Mint Cooler' and 'Frozen Strawberry Margarita' - both were mocktails. They were both delicious and refreshing. My husband got the meatballs for his appetizer and I got the Caprese salad. He loved the appetizer and I loved mine. You cannot go wrong with Caprese salad in my opinion. For our entrees, he got the 'Bistecca alla Pizzaiola" which was a steak with tomato, garlic and red wine with potatoes. It was really good. The steak was very tender. I got the 'Ravioli Limoncello' which was Ravioli in a Lemon cream sauce. I am not a huge lemon fan but this was great. We ended with the 'Carrot Cake' and the 'Toasted Almond' cake - both were delicious as well. Everything was great. The service was quick, attentive and very friendly. I would definitely come back and would recommend. Next time though, I'm sitting outside if I see a big party though!

Not only was the food exceptional at this restaurant, but the service we received was phenomenal…read more Walter is truly such a nice guy, and anyone else that came to our table was so nice. The overall vibe of this place was so fun and perfect. I couldn't recommend this place enough!!

Face it, we all love Ocean Grove for its quaint streets, Christian roots and those tents...however…read morethe food scene is non-existent. So thank the heavens for the short walk into Asbury Park! Flavia's on Cookman Ave is beautiful for the beautiful with beautiful servers serving only beautiful Roman inspired fare. For the perfect light summer appetizer, the burrata, prosciutto and peaches fit perfectly. Light, simple and delicious. For a more hearty take, polpette con polenta, translation: amazing beef & pork meatballs on a light serving of polenta with the most amazing garlic bread. This could be your entire meal. Alla carbonara is true Roman, no heavy cream and totally delicious, at least that's what my Italian foodie friend Chris raved. All the entries surely lived up to their namesake. Ammazza com 'e bbono!

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!

Loved seating outdoor. My gnocchi was excellent. They ran…read moreout of short ribs for the meatballs and pasta. However my husband said they were tender and tasty. Service was slow however the staff were kind and helpful.

Good food and good bread and oil. Very nice appetizers…read more Long wait and service needs to be re-tooled. A on floor, experienced manager who directs the servers and preps the tables by opening wine, bread on the table, informing specials or a printed specials menu. The servers need direction. Pasta was very good. Thank you.

Our absolute go to !!! The pasta is so fresh the sauce is amazing ! The service fabulous. You just…read morecan't beat the Sunday sauce! I am very picky with my Italian food nothing ever beats my dad's cooking but Piancones is right up there!!! See you soon!

Here's the deal: awesome old school Italian place . Checked table clothes and great food!…read more The focaccia bread special is a MUST!! Pizza was delicious as are the other pasta dishes I'd definitely come back. BYOB

I am borderline between a 2 out of 5 stars, but the food and location itself was very good bumping…read moreit to a 3. Strada has a great atmosphere in Atlantic Highlands and works well for a casual dinner or a night out with family and friends. If you can sit outside I would as the inside is very busy and somewhat cramped. The food was great and made with quality ingredients, but I found the staff somewhat underwhelming overall. While everything was prepared great, nothing really stood out or felt particularly memorable. We have been here twice and found both times the cramped space plus the hectic atmosphere/busy-ness made it difficult to have a good sit down conversation. The first time we went we waited an hour and a half after ordering to get our food-my fiance insisted on staying but I would have left at the 45 minute mark. The experience wasn't bad, but it also didn't leave me eager to return. There are some positives here, but considering the service, and overall value, I felt it was just average and didn't quite meet my expectations.

1. Napkin was dirty 2. Utensils were dirty…read more 3. Super loud for no reason couldn't even have a decent conversation 4. Couldn't even fill a small glass a water to the top. Only stopped by once to refill 5. Food took over 30 mins (pizza & pasta, as basic as it can get). The whole pie was 3/4 burnt crust & a floppy center, no flavor sauce and sodium packed toppings 6. Speaking of food, super mediocre & super salty. Not worth $80 Unfortunately I had a gift card to this place and the disappointment of knowing im going to have to go again pains me. Shouldn't be paying $20-$30 for a pie & around the same price for pasta. You're better off hitting up your local mom & pop shop & supporting them.

This place is amazing! Service was quick, big restaurant. Ambiance is nice, very old school. Food…read morewas delicious, massive portions. Got chicken parm, chicken francese, and eggplant parm. Best I've had in a while. Eggplant was thinly sliced with no breading

Love this restaurant! My son, daughter in law and myself are happy to come and enjoy a wonderful…read moredelicious meal, all the time.