Food is from the mountainous region of Poland. If you like Polish cuisine, this place would…read moreinterest you. The menu requires some knowledge of Polish food with some offerings being familiar while others may require some exploration. We were two couples dining on a weekday evening. Two people had plum stuffed pork which was very good, one had the pork loin and broccoli which was also good. I had the schnitzel which was not to be confused with German or Austrian schnitzel. It was two small loaves of a mix of beef and pork which resembled more of a meatloaf. It was a bit bland but satisfactory. It came with mashed potatoes. Several sides of Polish sauerkraut, beet salad, and what appeared to be a fermented carrot salad were included. We shared an appetizer platter of pirogies, kielbasa, and something I couldn't identify, but it was all very tasty. This is not BYOB because they have a full bar. The ambiance has a Bavarian flavor and is squeaky clean and neat. The food is hearty and flavorful im what I would describe as peasant style. The service is excellent as they seem to want you to have a good experience. Reservations are required on weekends.

Spectacular and authentic Polish restaurant. My group of friends like to visit restaurants from…read moretheir backgrounds. It was my time to expose my friend group to Polish cuisine, and boy is this the place to do it! We were immediately greeted by the authentic decor, furniture, and outdoor space of a Highlander restaurant in Poland. The furniture is hand carved and there are outfits and decorations straight from the motherland. You feel like you are in your grandmother's home- and in a good way! There is something to look at and admire around every corner. Our waitress was so welcoming and patient while we decided on a variety of orders. She greeted us with a warm smile, gave us plenty of time to select from the menu, and provided top-notch recommendations. The food - don't get me started. This is as good, if not better, than what I eat in Poland. We tried soups (the żurek- sour, but not overwhelming, well presented in a bread bowl, and with delicious boiled egg- and the red barszcz- a tangy beet soup), a "sampler platter" with gołąbki (mini stuffed cabbage with tomato sauce for pouring to your liking), and grilled kielbasa. We also opted for the rye bread, lard, and half sour pickles. Sounds odd, but don't knock it till you try it! It's not what you expect, very rich and filling. For my entrée, I had a thinly sliced breaded pork cutlet with mashed potatoes on the side and "mizeria" (Polish side salad with cucumbers, dill, and sour cream). It was so fresh and light. I loved it because it reminded me of summers with my grandma. The drinks were colorful, well presented, and strong! Definitely worth their $12+ price. Overall, this spot is a hit. There is plenty of parking on the street or across the street at the library. Everything from the service, ambiance, presentation, to the freshness and taste of the food was top-notch. This is the spot to visit if you want real Polish food. We will be coming back!

2026 Sep 19: 1) shish kebab 2) skewered chicken 3) both with lentil soup ( excellent!!! ) 4) coffee…read moreand tea. Both the chicken and lamb are very tasty.

This was my first time at Toros and I'm glad I stopped in! The restaurant has a warm, homey and…read moreinviting vibe; I particularly liked the lighting and wall art, it made the space feel very authentic. Toros only serves wine, so plan accordingly (they do have a non-alcoholic lemonade on the menu, which my dinner date loved). Our server was friendly and took time to describe each item on the menu. For my meal, I tried the Bamia, which is a traditional, thick Turkish stew with okra and lamb, served with basmati rice. The stew itself had a sour taste but our server did give me the heads up before ordering. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Toros and I'm looking forward to coming back!

Very good Ukrainian restaurant! Excellent and tasty food,…read moreexcellent service and reasonable prices for a banquet compared to other restaurants. Good music and a large parquet dance floor. The staff, headed by Yuri, tries to make your party unforgettable. !

We just celebrated our 50th anniversary here and it was amazing! The food was delicious, service…read morewas outstanding. They had live entertainment which was great as well! We had a large party of people and we had own room, there was a dance floor for everyone which the guests all loved. We will definitely be coming back soon for more parties and family events! 50 . . , . ,

I went to Michael's Riverside for a work holiday party, and going in, my expectations were…read more.. neutral at best. All I knew was that it was an Italian restaurant, and as someone who is not the biggest Italian food fan, I showed up with an open mind and a backup personality. First win: parking. Plenty of on-site spots and a separate entrance/exit situation that clearly said, "We care about traffic flow and your sanity." Already off to a strong start. When my friend and I walked in, staff greeted us right away and immediately pointed out the bathrooms and the bar area which, frankly, is the correct order of priorities. The room itself wasn't huge, but it was cozy and fit our group comfortably, with enough space to move around... even when the DJ decided it was time for a conga line (yes, that happened, and yes, I internally facepalmed). Food was served family-style, and I'll admit it: I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was well seasoned, cooked properly, and, a personal victory, the vegetables were not overdone. A holiday miracle. I enjoyed the meal far more than I expected to, which says a lot coming from someone who usually approaches Italian menus with caution. Bathrooms were clean and well-stocked with toilet paper and soap, which shouldn't be noteworthy but unfortunately still is in this world, so credit where it's due. My only gripe was dessert. While many of them looked aesthetically pleasing, they fell into my least favorite category: dry. If you love a dry cake or cookie, this may not bother you. If you're like me... you might want to enjoy dinner here and then go elsewhere for dessert. Overall: Even though it's not my go-to cuisine, Michael's Riverside delivered a genuinely good experience. I came for a work party and left thinking, I might actually come back here on my own: willingly. And honestly, that's the highest praise I can give.

I had my daughter's bridal shower here last Saturday. The restaurant is lovely. I have only good…read morethings to say about Michael. He was always available to answer any question I had and was great to work with to make my daughter's day special! The food was so delicious and plentiful! We went with a buffet with appetizers. Everyone raved about the food! And his staff was also wonderful! We also had the photo booth which was a big hit! Our ages ranged from 8 to 92 and all I heard was good reviews! This was my first time at Michael's but definitely won't be my last!

If you just want a chill night and have a drink or two, I would recommend this place. Everyone here…read moreis super welcoming and very outgoing. We also had the chance to try the rigatoni cacio e pepe loved how creamy it was! The poached pear salad was really refreshing full of flavors.

I was in Jersey for a work trip last week with a colleague. We were both in the mood for Italian so…read morewe decided to try Panebianco. I loved the interior of the restaurant. Very warm, welcoming and chic. The service was great, our waitress was very helpful with recommendations. For my drink I got the Sage Whisper. It was delicious. I would definitely recommend if you enjoy gin. We ordered the Feta cheese turnover. It was good but could definitely be better. The block of feta was so massive that it overpowered the dish. If they use like half the amount of feta and added more honey it would've been perfect. I was also expecting apricot to be incorporated into it, but it was just on the side. If they had a layer of apricot jam inside that would literally take it to the next level. For dinner I ordered the Bistecca. My steak was could perfectly but the flavor was a little lacking. Luckily I love steak so i still enjoyed it but I think if it was sliced and topped with the chimichurri and some flaky salt it would've been a lot more flavorful. The steak was also a very generous portion. I did have my eye on the Orecchiette Rabe e Sausage. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely come back to try it.

We love coming to eat at Al di la. Everyone is so friendly, service is great, and the food is…read moredelicious! Dominic the owner is so nice, he always stops at our table to chat for a while. This is the type of Italian restaurant I was looking for for a long time. The ambiance is very calm, soothing, and really welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Italian American cuisine. The drinks are great too!!

We still laugh about this one, which is a shame, as we absolutely hate leaving negative reviews. We…read moreknow many businesses have it hard right now, but the 1-star review I am leaving here is warranted. There's no other way to put it. Parking lot was relatively empty, which gave us pause. However, everybody has a slow night once in a while. We gave it a try anyway. I liked the decor. Somewhat rustic, somewhat traditional Italian. The seating area was a rather open space, which we also liked. Things went downhill from here. Waitress came over and asked if we'd like some garlic bread while we looked at the menu. Sure, sounds great, right? This bread will come into play later on in my review. Order drinks. The wife ordered wine, I ordered an old fashioned. My cocktail was poorly done. As we sat, a karaoke night began, and it is clear there are some regulars for this. Why karaoke night runs during dinner hours is beyond me. Took quite some time for the waitress to return to take appetizer orders. Those took a while to come out. Calamari was overdone and chewy. Karaoke night was still blaring in the background. Took quite a bit of time for our meals to arrive. Sadly, they were just unremarkable, and karaoke night was now in full tilt with the same four or five singers taking turns at this point while the restaurant remained relatively empty. We skip dessert, ask for bill, and it takes quite some time to come. The garlic bread I mentioned before is on there for $12.00! This was slick, I'll give them that. Overpriced, unremarkable food in an unenjoyable atmosphere. If you want true Italian, go to Bazzarrelli. Half the price, quadruple the quality.

Food is fabulous the service is amazing and the ambiance is little Italy it's a BYOB reasonably…read morepriced waitstaff is very attentive and they don't rush you

I also went to sis restaurant down the street But went here…read moreand so glad I did It's a BYOB so saved me money The place was packed but service was great The food was fresh sgd fast and perfect I will be going here from now on I highly recommend

I checked out La Venere today with my husband and parents being it's a local spot with great…read morereviews. To start: there's a small parking lot in the back but otherwise appears to be street parking. Both of our cars found spots in the lot since we got there a touch before 5pm. When we got in there, there was only 1 table of two people occupied but we were asked if we had a reservation which we didn't have. Admittedly, it was a bit of a last minute decision to go out so it completely slipped my mind to look to see if I would be able to reserve something but it was before 5pm so I'm surprised we were met with such resistance. Luckily, they were able to take us with warning we would need to be out by 6:45. For reference we left at 6 since we only got entrees. The place itself is somewhat small and has a little covered patio which saw had some tables. It's no frills and the menu wasn't all that extensive. I swear there is more of a menu on their Slice app for takeout ordering. Bread was placed on the table as well as a water pitcher. To be honest, I didn't think the bread had much flavor and my husband and parents agreed. We were pretty hungry so we did finish it (even when bread isn't great, it's still good in my book) but we weren't offered any more than the first basket. All of our entrees came with salad which were typical pizzeria salads-not bad, not amazing. My mom and I both ordered the Chicken Avellino (chicken breast sautéed with chopped red onion, red peppers, sliced hot cherry peppers, shitake mushrooms in a white wine sauce with a touch of plum tomatoes) which came with roasted potatoes. I'm not the biggest fan of spicy but I thought I could just take off the sliced hot cherry peppers and be okay. Wow was I wrong because the entire dish had a kick to it. Even my mom who gravitates towards spicy food admitted it was hot. That said, the quality of the chicken was phenomenal. It was thin sliced and very good. My husband very much enjoyed his Scaloppini Marsala and my dad liked the Pollo Francese but did wish the sauce was a touch thicker. I will say I think the quality of the food served is very good but the portions are not plentiful. I'm guilty of always taking home and making another meal or two out of what I get out somewhere but all 4 of us cleared our plates. At a $30 price point I just wish there were larger portions.

Very attentive and friendly staff. Food was very good. BYOB restaurant located on north Arlington…read moreNJ.