Villa Borghese

Solid pizza spot not far off I95. Hit the spot for a road trip. Good sauce to cheese ratio. Chewy…read morecrust.

For the last several times I've been ordering delivery from them. Since they are much quicker than…read morethe other pizza place and it arrives hot. Their pizza is decent and thin crust which I love also not greasy. I've ordered their salads too which are packed with yummy goodness. Nestled in the little town of Jamesburg, it boasts some decent pizza. I haven't really tried anything else but decent pizza is plus. Eventually I'll try other stuff. The prices are on par with all the other pizza joints around here. Definitely worth a check in if you're in the area they also have free delivery and no extra charge for credit cards..bonus. their menu is pretty in depth and standard Italian American. From sammies to pizza and dinners.

Grandma Vodka Pie

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Ciro's Ristorante Italiano

4.2(217 reviews)

2.2 mi

We had a company lunch to celebrate a birthday. Selected this restaurant based on reviews alone…read moresince didn't know anyone who had been here. We were a party of 8. Initially we were a bit taken back because the waitress told us she couldn't take an order for appetizers first, that we had to order the entire order at once. She eventually did take our appetizers order separately. Things definitely went up from here, not only the service but the meal. Everything we ordered from appetizers to desserts were amazing. Not a single complaint from anyone. Their bruschetta appetizers, excellent. And their salmon entree was delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant for their delicious food and the great service.

I absolutely love coming to Ciro's for their chicken parm! The chicken is always so tender and the…read moresauce is fresh and flavorful. On this lunch trip, however, we sat at the bar and I opted to grab a burger on my friend's recommendation. Our bartender was quick to take our order and the food came out quickly too. I picked a Cajun burger cooked medium and the temp came out just right. The burger was flavorful, but not very spicy. I wish they would have kicked up the spice level a notch or two. My one friend had the same burger and said they are usually more spicy. The portion of fries was a bit small, but overall the meal was filling enough to leave me satisfied. The bar area has a nice backlit display and seats about 15. There are some high top tables in the bar area as well. The regular dining area is much larger and is more elevated, but semi-formal dress is plenty fine You won't be disappointed if you visit Ciro's. NOTE: They do NOT have pickles. My friends knew this and knew that they were getting burgers, so they brought a few pickle spears

Bar area

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Carmela's Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.6(36 reviews)

2.0 mi

Excellent and delicious choices of pizza. Staff was friendly & hospitable…read more We shared a few slices. The grandmas was excellent, the chicken and vodka was good, and we shared a Carmela salad which was fresh & simple yet great. We also took home a chicken bacon ranch and a veggie slice to try and, they were good. Crust is nice on all the pizza!

For a mom n pop pizzeria, Carmela's sure is one of the best NY style pizzas that I've had. We…read moreordered a large size cheese pizza, along with some garlic knots/bread. The pizza came out hot n ready from the oven. The cheese was just stretching away and the sauce was robust. The dough itself tasted very good. We sprinkled some red crush peppers and garlic seasoning/powder. Mmmmm more and more garlic. And more garlic. And wait....even more garlic. The garlic knots were delicious. They were heated warm And I asked them to lace it with extra garlic oil. A perfect combination of both items. There's a few tables inside and it's a simple looking pizzeria. They do offer pizza by the slices also.

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Classic plain pie

Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse

4.3(169 reviews)

2.0 mi

Walked into a beautiful place. We stated with a great bread basket. Maybe the best I've ever had…read more And the great food continued. For appys, we had a wedge salad w/ a slice of bacon, which my wife enjoyed. I had baked clams, which I loved! For dinner, my wife had Filet Mignon and mac & cheese on the side. The meat was cooked perfectly and the mac & cheese was great. I had a Wagyu rib eye cap and Brussel sprouts on the side. The meat was perfect, and so were the sprouts. For dessert, my wife had the affogato, which both of us loved. The only disappointment of the night was the Tiramisu, not flavorful at all. The service was top-notch, I appreciated that the waiter was not a kid, which so many places use these days. It's very expensive, $380 for two (BYOB), including tip. As great a meal as it was, I don't think I will be a regular. If I come back, it won't be for the steak, mine cost $115. The mains don't include sides, it's all a la carte. If the money doesn't bother you, or it's a special occasion, I highly recommend this restaurant. Somebody in that kitchen, knows what they are doing!

What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.

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Cafe Amici

4.2(58 reviews)

1.2 mi

We had a family dinner at Amici and ordered the Works, the Sicilian, a Chicken Parm sandwich, and…read morethe lentil soup. The Sicilian was just okay -- the crust felt pretty basic and didn't really deliver that signature Sicilian style. The Works had good flavor, but it was overloaded for the crust, so it ended up being a fork‑and‑knife situation. The Chicken Parm sandwich was solid, and the lentil soup was genuinely good. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu and the cheesecake. Both were enjoyable, but the group leaned toward the cheesecake as the winner. The staff was very friendly, which added a nice touch to the meal.

I've gone to Cafe Amici a couple of times before.. and always with a group and we sat in the large…read moreback room, which is really a nice option for a larger than average party. For this particular evening, service was friendly and quick. I ordered lentil soup and a Caesar salad. The lentil soup was good... just needed salt and pepper. If you order the Caesar, make sure that you order with the dressing on the side. The dressing is good, but boy do they really saturate it! Mine was swimming in dressing, which made it a bit hard to eat. My daughter ordered chicken alfredo and she really really disliked the chicken. She said that it tasted" fake".. and there was a lot more chicken than pasta--which depending upon who you are, may be a good thing. I did absolutely LOVE their bread! I heard that they are made from pizza dough? I could've eaten a million of them. Overall, was a decent experience. I do want to come back to taste their pizza, which I don't believe I've ever had.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Ranch and a cheese plain slice

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Antonio's Pizzeria & Restaurant

3.0(235 reviews)

4.3 mi

Olive, mushrooms and onions or just cheese. Love their pizza! It's the jersey pizza you love!read more

Disappointed in food and service. Shrimp were hard like a tough steak. Eggplant parm just slices of…read moreeggplant with tasteless cheese and tomato sauce on top. All the waitress said was sorry. Owner said He did not care. Never again!

Completely burnt on the bottom. Not even able to separate the slices.

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The Diner

4.1(125 reviews)

1.9 mi

The diner is like no other. The owner welcomes everyone guest by first name. The place is clean…read moreand filled with pictures of great quotes. I had a pastrami sandwich and it was delicious.

What a nice local diner! This was my first time here and I'll be back. My girlfriend and I came on…read morethe Saturday morning before Mother's Day and it was pretty full, but there were a couple tables open, so there was not a wait. We both ordered the two egg platters with egg cooked over medium. I got pork roll and my girlfriend got bacon. The food was very good and came out in under ten minutes, which was great. I would say the egg was cooked over easy rather than over medium as requested. As for the location itself, it's a small hole-in-the-wall type of place, simple but gets the job done. Prices were very fair and you pay up front when you're done.

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Bovine Burgers

4.4(429 reviews)

1.8 mi

Friendly staff Great burgers…read moreGood choice of beers Has a. Ice atmosphere Definitely recommend it

Was headed to Jamesburg today for some of Gene's chilidogs, but his truck and trailer were not…read morethere, so we decided to try Bovine Burgers. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and seated at a high top in the middle of the room with views of the flat sceens. The place isnt too big, maybe 20 tables or so and a bar with maybe 10 chairs. Place is very clean. There was only one other party being served when we arrived at around 11:45. Our waitress greeted us and took our order. The room is lively which I had not noticed when we walked in. However, by the time our waitress brought our waters, almost all other tables were full and the volume was starting to get loud. At that point it was hard to hear the TVs. Within a few minutes there was a line at the door. The three people working the counter and tables were scrambling to keep up. They did their best, but if this is the normal lunch crowd, they could use some more help in the front of the house. The kitchen was keeping up but the food was sitting on counter waiting for pickup. Again, not the staff's fault. They were moving fast and keeping calm. There was at least as much orders to go as for inhouse. Kudos to them for their positive and friendly attitudes while getting slammed. Our burgers and fries came pretty quickly. Burgers are decent size (6oz) and cooked medium. I had blue cheese and George had cheddar. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Although they have a full service bar, it was too early to enjoy. I will definitely return with my family. Very decent food and service.

Bovine burger, Sultry Poultry, Beef franks, Avocado chips

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Me, my friend and our server Kyle

Sal's Roma Deli & Pizzeria

3.6(45 reviews)

3.3 mi

Place looked clean and has outdoor seating under a tree at picnic tables. We brought our dogs and…read moresat outside. Chicken bacon ranch pizza by the slice was $4. Thin crispy crust and was very good. We were slightly disappointed in the Philly cheesesteak. It did not seem as "cheesy" as we expected. The Roma came with mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. More bread than meat... it was not balanced. You serve yourself your own bottled drink out of the cooled frig. It would be better to have fountain drinks for refills. It seemed to take quite a while for our order. Not sure why. It's an ok place to stop.

Worst Pork roll and cheese ever. Four very thin slices of pork roll on a very thick hard roll. Not…read moreworth the money. Had to take the top off the roll to taste the pork roll. Won't go back.

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Tina G.

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5

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2 years ago

Pizza was delicious! First time here! The white pie was . I really a take out place. We sat inside and it was cold from the door opening and closing from all the people coming in for take out. It was a frigid night in January. read more

George R.

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8

9

12 years ago

I ordered, using Seamless...the food came quick and it was delicious! ! I was happy i found them through there and that they delivered to my house in Monroe. I was also pleasantly surprised the food was still hot! Lol read more

Isabel F.

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3

8 years ago

I order from here all the time, never been disappointed. Everything tastes fresh and delivered promptly. Can't go wrong ordering take out or delivery from here. read more

Michael B.

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10

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8 years ago

I go here all the time and I've never had a bad meal here. Pizza is always good, and they're sandwiches are delicious as well. Would definitely recommend read more

Rosangeles L.

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3

0

4 years ago

The food is delicious and fresh each and every time. I love ordering lunch and dinner.

M C.

193

3

1

14 years ago

Love there food and they use quality ingredients quick and friendly everytime

Tony V.

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1

0

6 years ago

Pretty awesome place! Pizza is great but also love their salads!

Food Lover W.

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28

13 years ago

They are now serving breakfast.

Rick S.

142

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13 years ago

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