I had Roast Pork and Broccoli Rapi sandwich on semolina seeded Bread. Fresh roast pork, not deli…read moresliced Broccoli Rapi with sautéed garlic and oil By far the best sandwich I've ever had in Pa My wife had Chicken Francais w spaghett, outstanding. Giant portions and excellent food. Will definitely return. Pizza looked great, thin crusted Neapolitan with Fresh mozzarella.

We were lucky enough to grab a table in the shade on the sidewalk. It started out great! We ordered…read morethe calamari appetizer which was excellent and a good sized serving. Then we ordered the mushroom pizza to which we added pepperoni. The pizza arrived and looked delicious but it was not. Hardly any mushrooms but plenty of pepperoni. There was a taste we did not like nor did we care for the crust or the pepperoni and that's an ingredient we always like. This being said I'd go for the calamari but not the pizza. Waitress was very nice.

Everything! What a lovely place. the restaurant has that genuine Italian flair. Beautifully rustic…read moredecor, Italian vintage hardwood and dining areas. a vast selection in the menu of exquisite delicious Italian food. Steaks and seafood designed by in artistic chef, robust, full flavor, dishes. Service is amazing. the staff is versed in the cuisine specials. perfect for any special occasion or just have an exquisite meal. and there is music to add to the amazing ambience

Went here to celebrate our anniversary and really wanted to like it. We arrived a few minutes early…read morefor our reservation. It took a while for anyone to come over to us. Apparently they had to set up a table for us - they sat it so close to the kitchen doors that I thought we might get slammed into. There were empty tables in the next room and thankfully they moved us once I asked. We sat at our new table for about 20 minutes until someone eventually came over. The second issue was that it was the end of the summer and apparently the AC was broken. By the time our entrees came out, we were sweltering. The food was good though and we're willing to give it another shot, maybe just not in warm weather.

5 Stars What a…read morefantastic experience at Apulia Risto Pizza in Franklin, NJ! I visited for dinner around 6:30 PM and ordered the Chicken Piccata with extra vegetables. The portion size was enormous--more than enough food, and as you can see from the pictures, the plate was packed with perfectly cooked pasta, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables. Everything was absolutely delicious. The vegetables were cooked al dente, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the chicken was soft, flavorful, and prepared just right. You could tell the food was made fresh because it took a little time to come out, but it arrived hot and was well worth the wait. The service was exceptional. The ladies who took care of me were friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They made the entire experience even better. For the price, I felt like I received five-star service and outstanding value. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers both quality and generous portions at a reasonable price. Franklin may not be the first place people think of when choosing a restaurant, but Apulia Risto Pizza is truly a hidden gem. I enjoyed it so much that I would gladly make the drive again, even if it's an hour from my home. Highly recommended, and I will definitely be back!

My nephew and his fiancé came to visit. I took them to Apulia to celebrate their engagement. We had…read morethe best meal. We were seated as soon as we came in the door. We ordered appetizers of the focaccia, meatballs, and cauliflower. His fiancé is gluten free. They had appropriate selections for her to have a great meal. I had the stuffed pork loin special with spinach and mozzarella in a Demi glace. OMGoodness!!! So good. A must have going back. So good

Ended up stopping in here on a business trip just by chance, given it's a little bit off the beaten…read morepath, but well worth it. The main guy Franco, was an excellent host and you can tell just by sitting there lots of regulars know him by name and he's extremely well-versed in options to suggest. As a result, I ended up getting the zuppa di mare and a Moscow mule, both of which were fantastic and will definitely be back!

My husband and I dine at Nonno's frequently and the food is fantastic…read more The service is top notch and very friendly. Enjoy Franco stopping by our table to check on everything.

Excellent service and a fantastic meal. My salmon was cooked to perfection and prepared exactly as…read morerequested, and the martini was outstanding. The attentive staff made the entire experience even better. I'll definitely be back! Thank you!

Have been to this restaurant twice (particularly on a Saturday night for karaoke which is currently…read moreevery other Saturday) and we have been pleasantly surprised. It is oddly shaped inside as there are not a lot of tables (maybe about 15) and there is a large open space between the bar and the tables. There is a stage near the back of the restaurant. Had the homemade mozzarella sticks which were excellent. Had the burrata salad which was very good. Excellent steak and excellent chicken franchise. Excellent tiramisu. There only appear to be two servers who also tend the bar when needed so sometimes there is a wait. We have recommended this place to friends since the food is so good. Hoping more people find this place as it would be a shame if they closed.

Meandered in on a Saturday - right when they opened (4pm) with the intention of some cocktails and…read moresnacks. This bar is gorgeous - beautifully renovated with perfect nods to what once was. The staff is super helpful and attentive and the food/cocktails are delish! We will definitely be back!

What a beautiful building and that's all. The potential is limitless…read more My experience today is what should never happen at any restaurant. From the servers lack of knowledge of anything on the menu to the cold food we waited 45 minutes for, this place ranked "the worst place ever" to have a meal at. Even the drinks fell short with lack of flavor and ingredients. The tables are low and the chairs are comfortable, but not the greatest to eat from. Great for drinks and maybe finger food? When the food came we changed seats to a table, which they have a few of. From the moment they served our food cold I could no longer hold my tongue. I asked to speak with the manager and began to tell her my concerns. Her response was unbelievable. "this is my third day here", we don't have a Chef today and all of the staff are new". I said why open then. I really need to preface that. There were four people dining. We all had burgers and fries. One of us had a veggie burger. If you can't serve burgers, hot and fries hot that's a real low bar that you can't seem to get under. I really hope the Owner reads this review and straightens out what's gone wrong here. They removed three burgers from the order as one of our friends was so hungry. He decided to eat his burnt on both sides, veggie burger and he showed this to the manager and she didn't even make a suggestion like let me just take it all off the bill. My wife is not a person that would send stuff back however I am and the couple we were with the wife is the person who would send things back and the husband's more of a I won't come back here kind of guy. Both me and my friends wife post reviews, me in yelp and her on google. Look for her review. This was a truly disappointing experience. we wound up going right down the block to a place that we always dine at and had great burgers and some fish n chips. PS I took the menu pictures before all of this took place and I'm gonna post them anyway.

Solid, BYO Italian restaurant in this area with wonderful service and quaint atmosphere. My husband…read moreand I came here for an early dinner on Friday night and shared the Stuffed Artichoke appetizer (it was a special for the night). Soooooo good but it's not always available (so check before you go!). For dinner, I had the Veal Saltimboca alla Romano - perfectly thin and cooked and the cheese was deliciously melty (served with mashed potatoes and spinach with artichoke hearts). Hubby had the Chicken Gardina - wonderfully thin and fried to perfection. For desert, we had the Tartufo - obviously :)

The ambiance is what people may perceive Italy to look like but it's surely doesn't look like that…read moreand in today's world it comes off as dated. The food was less than mediocre. Everything from the bruschetta, to the Cesar salad, to the Rigatoni ala Vodka had so much cheese and not a great tasting cheese. It wasn't Parmesan nor Pecorino but maybe Kraft from the can? IDK it just left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth. And the meatballs - once I taste grizzle I'm done they were definitely frozen not made fresh. The service was less than in so many ways. It felt as though we were bothering the entire staff by being there. For the price it should've been good - I wanted to enjoy it as it was my birthday dinner but it fell so short. Sadly will never be back.

I have a friend that lives in the area that comes here all the time and it has been on my "go to"…read morelist for quite some time. We finally came here for my birthday and it was just as great and I imagined it to be! The atmosphere is warm, cozy and cute. We had some cocktails, apps and entrees and everything was amazing. My husband could not stop talking about how epic his burger was. The chef even came out to see how we were all doing (who I also think is the owner) and he was super nice. If you looking for a nice farm to table family owned establishment this is the place. I can't wait to return!

Very cute date night spot! Service was great! Food is excellent and fresh! The chef really knows…read morewhat he's doing!

Amazing dinner at Luna Rosa! The lasagna was delicious and enough for two! I didn't have it, but…read morethe Cheese Lasagna with meat sauce looked great as well. The marinara is so good! I'll come back. Services was amazing as well! Joanne was fantastic and very pleasant and attentive! Had to get dessert Tartuffo

The stars on this place had me intrigued. I arrived about 45 min before they closed on a Sunday…read morenight. I was able to park in front and watch the car. I liked that since I didn't know the neighborhood. Great ambiance and music. Really! This can't be stressed enough. Like a flashback in time. I was disappointed to see no alcohol but the waitress quickly informed me of the beer and wine store a few doors down. She took my order and I went to get some wine. I got the margarita pizza with arugula on top. I said plain arugula and she confirmed I wanted parm too. Unfortunately chefs can't help themselves. And there was a drizzle of olive oil on top. It made it soupy, especially in the middle. But the rest was really good. OMG the pistachio ricotta cake!!! I true winner. Service excellent.

I don't normally review anything but $45 dollars for dry wings and a thick doughy pizza wasn't…read moreworth the money. Also I don't mind legs but they were dry as well and out of a 12 piece I only got 1 wing the rest was all dry over cooked legs . ‍ I remember now why i haven't gone to this place in over 2 years .

Excellent. Great red sauce. Chicken cooked to perfection…read more Had the chicken parm spaghetti a couple times. Ravioli. Pizza. Great service too.