I was so excited to come here for a small Christmas party. There is a nice amount of parking in the back of the building and you are able to enter from there as well which is very convenient especially in the winter chill. The dining rooms have a nice amount of space so you don't feel cramped and on top of one another. Very traditional Italian restaurant in looks. There were a few challenges with getting a wrong dish and having an extra dessert on the bill. When the extra item was found on the bill there was a bit of a dispute and back and forth but they fixed it in the end. The wrong dish was a compromise on our party's part, one of our friends accepted the plate even though it was not what she ordered, there was no move to fix it on the restaurant's part. As far as the food, it was not my top Italian choice in the area, especially when factoring in price. I felt the food was not as flavorful as some of the competitors nearby, especially the appetizers. read more

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Villa Gennaro is an excellent spot for dinner. It is a medium sized restaurant but can feel small. I enjoyed the somewhat open kitchen concept and the speedy service. I had the carbonara which was excellent and they gave a large portion. I want to try their pizza and their desserts next time. They have several cakes that you can order for dessert. read more

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Enjoyed an evening with friends. The chicken veggie soup was to my taste. Also the calamari appetizer was well done. We had salmon as the main course which was also well done. Added advantage of this place is that it is BYOB. Worked for us! Good ambiance and friendly service. read more

Came here because my husband and I were in the mood for Italian. We were seated right away and our waitress Kyara was awesome! We started with the special calamari and a salad. They both were very good. I had the scallops and mushroom risotto phenomenal!!! My husband had the steak with broccoli rabe, perfection! We finished our meal with some espressos and some tiramisu. We will definitely be back. The best part they are BYIB! read more

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Food is consistently very good. Delivery is always quick and food is hot. I always am very satisfied. Catering menu is also good and I've used it more than a few times. read more

The food and service were great. The Seafood Fra Diavolo was divine. Although, there was a 3% card fee that was added after tax that we didn't expect and surprised us. read more

Superb food and first rate service. Definitely recommend as a nice place to dine for any occasion or perhaps after a trip to the Edison Museum on Christie Street less than a mile away or so. read more

The food was excellent for all of our birthday celebration. We made reservations for another local restaurant but they had no record. We called and were able to secure a table for 5. Our server Leslie/Amanda, was amazing, friendly, and very efficient. The appetizers were amazing. Calamari in a basil sweet and spicy dressing, shrimp w/ garlic, and a small pizza, bar style. The dinners were also delicious and huge portions., Veal Saltambucco, short rib paparedelle, seafood w/ linguini, risotto w/ seafood, and lobster ravioli. All entrees were amazing and very generous portions. We sat in a rear dining area that was filled with diners that were enjoying the atmosphere and the company of friends and great food. The service food, and atmosphere were exceptional. read more

I had a special luncheon for my women's group at Villa Genaro this evening this afternoon. We we needed a place that was warm , caring had good service & great food . We were recovering from yesterday funeral service for our beloved treasurer . Villa Genaro now was the ticket. The food was excellent Leslie our server was kind and attentive. Great service great food, A gem in Edison. read more

The customer service and chef here are amazing! I had ordered chicken piccata and there was a small issue with it. They not only reached out to me personally but I was able to come back and grab a fresh one and oh my goodness! Highly recommend the chicken piccata with grilled chicken. The piccata sauce is so good! read more

One of the best Italian places I have visited recently. It's a family owned restaurant that has been around for years. The ambiance on the inside is alright but outdoor seating looks very beautiful. Too bad they don't heaters on the outside. Also this place is BYOB! So definitely take your favorite wine to pair with the food. Recommendations: pizza in vodka sauce with burrata, cheesy garlic break, penne alla vodka Definitely recommend trying these dishes. The pasta is made with extra sauce!! read more

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BYOB pizzeria that works to be an eat-in Italian restaurant. The layout is odd with both a back parking lot entrance and a street entrance. No real hostess station so you'll feel awkward walking in and looking for a seat. The staff was friendly and accommodating once I figured out what to do. Food was ok. It wasn't the best I ever had but it was decent enough. I opted for the chicken parm with pasta. Chicken was over cooked but the breading and sauce was good. Pasta was undercooked. Bread tasted a little stale and for an Italian place I expected some oil and seasoning for it. I wouldn't go out of my way to return and would possibly just try to order out a pizza next time. Also noted that they have a weird cash discount policy. How do you not post that you're up charging for a credit card and not advertise it to your patrons? Thought you couldn't do that? read more

Great food & the service is excellent. Always good to find a good small family run business!

Worth the try Great food with family friendly service and cozy ambiance The party hall menu is little bit on the expensive side read more

Excellent wait staff. Very accommodating.Our waiter was very informative and attentive. Explained the entrees if we had any questions. Portions were enormous and piping hot when they got to the table. I was too full for dessert. Waiter immediately uncorked our wines when we were seated. Place was very busy so I would recommend reservations. Ample parking available. Once again the food was fantastic. read more

pretty restaurant and good prices. no alcohol is served here. it would have been nice to have a glass of wine but no big deal. the food took FOREVER to come out. i enjoyed my meal and i'm happy they have angel hair pasta. it wasn't anything to rave about it was pretty standard italian food. my friend said his was just okay and the sauce here could be better. read more

Villa Gennaro - Veal Parmigiana (bottom) - Italian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

We held a baby shower for my sister and it was a beautiful space with incredible food. The banquet room was its own private area downstairs complete with a foyer to welcome guests in. For the 3 months prior to the event, I was mostly coordinating with the manager Tyler who was helpful and accommodating in every way. He allowed us to come in the night before to set up some of the more complicated decorations and indulged some of our other requests like extra tables for the displays. Overall, planning the event to be held at the restaurant went smoothly. The day of the actual event however was a bit different. The owner of the restaurant was assigned help our party and we felt a little less than welcome. She told us there was another event following ours so we needed to leave immediately as soon as our event was over. Of course we agreed but that sort of set the tone for how she treated us the rest of the day. She was frantic, stressed, concerned we hadnt started on time (we were a few minutes late because some guests as well as the parents-to-be were stuck in traffic). Her frustrations were evident even to our guests which affected the atmosphere at times and made us feel like an inconvenience for holding our event. I'd apologize every time she expressed her concerns and was always showering her with thank you's for her patience, despite the visible lack of it. Other than her service, my experience having the event at the restaurant was lovely. The guests raved about the food and everything offered to our party. We went for the second buffet package which came with plenty of food for our about 40 guests. It even came with coffee and desserts after the meals were served which a lot of people loved. We ended our party early to make time for cleaning, at which point the owner had essentially told us we needed to leave after we had cleaned our share of the event. I could've done without the stress, as I'm sure the owner would have too. So I'd still love to come back to this place for the food and event space alone, despite the owner's attitude. 5 stars regardless. Maybe I'll plan my activity earlier next time. read more

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Braised short rib SOOO GOOOOD! Give it a try. Worth the wait and the $$$ Their pizzas are great too. But you gotta get the short rib. read more

Have been therefor lunch with the guys for years. The pizza and sandwich selection is great and price is reasonable. If you want a personal pizza it's not too big that you can't eat the whole. Staff is very friendly. Restaurant is large enough to for large groups on just a few friends. They have a downstairs room for larger parties. I haven't ever eaten down there so I can't comment on it. I have had dinner there with my kids and granddaughters. Everyone always find something they like. As I recall they do have specials every night and kids have enjoyed them. read more

Caveat Emptor, yes buyer beware! After reading the recent yelp review about excessive fees at this establishment, I was careful to review the bill. Three couples met there as a recommended restaurant. The total bill was $272.73. Included in this total was a $7.44 charge for a non-cash transaction. We paid CASH!! After my wife photographed the attached receipt, I scratched out the total and added the corrected. What makes matters even worse, I looked for notices that the use of credit cards would be sur-charged. There was nothing in the restaurant, on their doors, on their menus or on their website. This is a violation of the New Jersey statute #N.J.S.A. 56:8-25 under the Division of Consumer Affairs. $7.44 may seem like a small amount when compared to a total bill of $265.29, but this process is systemic, and every bill would contain the assumption of credit card use and could amount to thousands of dollars. As for the food, it ranged OK to Good. All the women thought it was good and the men thought it was OK. Now that I am armed with the knowledge of how this place operates, I will go back only if I'm asked, but not of my own volition. read more

Villa Gennaro - Receipt showing $7.44 credit card sur-charge when paying CASH! - Italian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Normally its great food, fast service, but today I got a something extra in my Tomato & mozzarella salad read more

Villa Gennaro - Really appreciated the bonus black hair in my take out.. I shave my head daily sooooo.. - Italian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Visited this restaurant yesterday. My Overall rating is 2.5 (not 3) stars for the following reasons; Pros - food was decent but not awesome - portions were decent but not large - service was acceptable Cons: - over average priced entrees and appetizers ($15 - $30 per) - staff state the specials but don't tell you the price unless you ask - venue automatically charges 20% tip (IMHO - tip % should be reserved for customers to assess & give based on services provided vs automatically being added on) - venue auto charges 3% fee for credit card usage (I find this type of fee to be completely unacceptable for any venue to charge) - venue was packed without any real regard for covid related social distancing, staff wearing masks, vaccination checks, etc. Not fully convinced to go back to this place due to price points (ie limited value for money), and the 20% and 3% charges respectively. read more

Cute place . BYOB. The black truffle burrata was good, lots to taste & lots of flavor. The Capellini Primavera was disappointing. It lacked salt and taste. Not only did it taste bland it was not very appetizing. The Salsicia pizza was good. I think it saved the day . I would recommend ordering this. Overall an ok experience. Was not WOW'ed by the food. read more

Villa Gennaro - Salsicia Pizza - Italian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Having late lunch here with family before the cyclone bomb winter storm arrives. I ordered De Gennaro pizza. My wife ordered Penne Vodka. My daughter ordered Ravioli with Portabela mushroom. My son having Funghi Pizza. De Gennaro Pizza has arugula and prosciutto toppings. Crunchy crust and the arugula taste is well balance with prosciutto . The Penne Vodka Pasta is light and with its mild sauce, it taste great. The Ravioli with Portabela mushroom is delicious and light with its white sauce is the reason. Funghi Pizza is delightfully taste great. Its cheese and crusty crunch blended well. This is just an updated review. read more

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2nd time here and has not disappointed.. Food was amazing!! Pizza and appetizers were my go to!!! Lesly was our server and she was nice, knowledgeable and very courteous. Love the space and the music. Definitely on my way to becoming a regular. read more

Very nice Italian Restaurent. Our favorite is Egg plant parmesan on Hero sub. Very very consistent quality and yet to try pasta. We have been going for lunch over 2 decades. Friendly staff, Good mgmt. & OfCourse steady chef! Very homely ambiance and prompt service. Keep up the quality of food. read more

came here for my fathers birthday, the food was deliciou, our server and busser were both very nice and friendly. the inside is pretty cute. would come here again for sure read more

Went here for lunch with a party of 4 . Food was ok however we watched the pizza boy spit two times next to the oven as he was putting a pizza in oven we are assuming there was a trash can there still makes no difference . Then he was on his phone constantly while looking at his phone he had his finger in his mouth! Never once did he wash his hands. Because the place was busy we didn't want to make a scene but we emailed the restaurant and they never responded. We won't ever go back there again . In Covid and flu time they need to step it up read more

While my husband and I have dined there, It's a blessing and a curse, so close to JFK means good or in our case, bad associations. We recently ordered dinner and were really happy. We ordered alot of food so we ate leftovers the next day. We both agreed, service, and food were really impressive. I'm hoping to dine in soon. read more

Hidden gem for local Italian eats. Decided to give it a try though there were mixed reviews. I was not disappointed! The dining area is cozy and service is quick. We had mussels marinara, chicken francese, and red pepper pappardelle, which were all amazing. An added plus is that it is BYOB. Will definitely be returning. read more

Villa Gennaro - Chicken Francese - Italian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Excellent choice for Italian food and a very nice atmosphere. Our good was delicious and the service was excellent. We'll be back!

Food is Amazing! Amazing Service! Family that owns this Restaurant makes me feel at home every time I come! Beautiful Ambiance!

Came for dinner last night. The place itself is clean and nice. By food we were kind of surprised. Perhaps the food would've been better if the place was packed. The wife and I came in for dinner on a Wednesday night the place was pretty empty. We started off with the Garlic bread. It wasn't bad, but nothing out of the ordinary. 3.5/5 We then ordered a margarita pizza. It is good for one person. Or two people if they're not that hungry and they also get a appetizer. But for a proper Italian restaurant Pizza was way overdone. Maybe we will try the other pizza next time but definitely not the margarita pizza. 1/5 Then we got the mushroom ravioli. This was actually really good and would definitely get it again but it is quite creamy. 4/5 For dessert we got the tiramisu and honestly it was one of the best ones we've had. It was perfect in terms of the ratio of coffee and sweetness and the whip cream that came with complemented the tiramisu perfectly. We will definitely be back for dessert itself. They also had seven other desserts available. I think we would just avoid the pizza here and get other things. read more

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Cozy and casual restaurant serving delicious classic Italian dishes and brick oven pizza. At first I thought it was strange entering the restaurant from the back of the building, but I guess it makes sense with the parking lot also being in the back. Just walk towards the middle of the dining area and someone will help seat you. My family and I decided to share four dishes family style: -Roasted Pepper Parpardelle: recommended by our waitress and our favorite dish of the night. This was a shrimp and scallop pasta in a creamy tomato garlic sauce. -De Gennaro pizza: personal sized thin crust pizza with sweet tomato sauce, prosciutto, and arugula. Loved the light tomato base on it! -Red Snapper Marechiara: red snapper with mussels, clams, and shrimp and a side of spinach. The cut of fish was a bit tough (tasted slightly overcooked) and bland, but the tomato broth definitely helped the dish. -Braised Short Rib: fall-off-the-bone short ribs. So juicy and tender! It also came with a simple risotto on the side that helped soak up all the flavors. We also ordered cappucinos and a tiramisu to finish off the meal, and both were lovely treats. Great meal overall! read more

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Interior: Cozy casual room in the center. More intimate room also available. Inside decor is nice and gives off good vibes. Has an outdoor seating place that looks nice but right near to busy traffic. Might be a good place on an off day though Exterior: Plenty of parking nothing to complain. Off a busy main straight though. Staff: Friendly. Not overwhelming, yet casually check up on you as they should. No complaints on my first dine in. Food: Excellent. Posted the pics of what we ate. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Sauce wasn't overly salty and the veggies on the side were well cooked which is something usually overlooked by a lot of places. Would be interested in having a pasta dish next time. Our 4 cheese pizza was slightly oily but honestly I'm nitpicking everything was great. read more

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I usually order takeout and I am always satisfied with eggplant, chicken, or sausage parmigiana sandwiches. I have eaten indoors three times and I found the service friendly and quick. The owner knows me well since I usually come in scrubs from the hospital nearby when I order takeout. He is friendly and always easy to talk to. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Portion sizes here are HUGE. Di Fungi Risotto ($19, porcini & shiitake mushrooms in a brown sauce) is super good. Eggplant Parmigiana ($23, baked with mozzarella & marinara sauce, served over linguini) was okay. It was just super soggy even though my friend and I ate it as soon as we got it. Would definitely be back to get the risotto. They also have a bunch of cakes here and there's a ton of seating. Really want to try some of their short rib or bolognese pasta next time! 3.5 rounded up. Need to try more dishes to make a more accurate rating! read more

Villa Gennaro - Portions are HUGE here! Fungi risotto and eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The service was fine. The servers were very attentive. The place is still nice. The food used to be better. Ordered the snapper special and it was overcooked. The pizza and pastas used to be better. Our favorite thing was the bruschetta appetizer. My wife's lamb chops were not cooked to the right temperature at first. She asked for medium and it came out rare and cold. It was refired and cooked perfectly. The desserts used to be much better. This was one of our favorite places before but something is off. Hope they'll fix it. read more

I absolutely love the pizza here! My coworkers and I order pizza from here every so often because we work nearby. We ordered the white pizza, eggplant parm pizza, and margarita pizza (large size for all). All were delicious but our favorite was the white pizza! The eggplant parm pizza has fried pieces of eggplant which are very good! And the margarita is just a classic! Can't wait to try more pies. FYI they deliver within the area for those who want to order in! read more

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Got pizza from here for my daughter's birthday! Solid pizza and great service. If you've got a party trust these guys.