This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Delicious pizza from the wood fire oven. Friendly service from everyone who works here. The space…read moreis cozy and inviting, making it great for a large gathering or smaller group.

Upon arriving to Rahway, my coworker and I were starving. We didn't have lunch due to our long…read moreflight, so I was very excited about this Italian place. And surprisingly, this happened to be a very well known restaurant as our other coworkers knew about it! It's located across of CubaNu Restaurant & Lounge on the corner of Lewis St and Main St in downtown Rahway. There's paid street parking and parking garages around the area. My coworker and I shared their Calamari Al Forno, tossed with Italian sausage, hot cherry pepper, and balsamic glaze. And wow. Who would have thought balsamic glaze with calamari would be sooooo good! I'll definitely be ordering that combination again. The mix with the Italian sausage and cherry peppers added a nice kick to the dish. Both of us could not stop eating it even though we wanted to save room for our pastas. Our meal was off to a great start! I ordered their Linguini de Mar which was supposed to have four seafoods: shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams. Unfortunately, mine was missing the calamari. However, the pasta was incredibly flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly - not overdone or underdone at all. YUM! My coworker got their Cheese Ravioli with the Bolognese sauce (unsure if it was extra as I didn't see the check). She loved her pasta as well! She's usually a light eater, but she devoured half the calamari appetizer and all of her pasta, which speaks volumes about how much she enjoyed the meal. I felt that the one downside was the unusual amount of water I drank (maybe ten cups?). This was my own personal indicator that there was definitely some sort of flavor enhancer which wasn't a negative thing. I'm not certain, but the food was very good, so kudos to them if that's the case. Overall, definitely a hidden gem! We unfortunately didn't try their pizzas/pies but this will definitely be on my list again the next time I visit. Or I may opt in for another round of calamari al forno and pasta again, haha!

Despite 40+ people for a recent company dinner, this place exceeded expectations for food quality…read moreand service. The server was very gracious and my meal was cooked within my dietary requests and along with the remainder of the group so I was not the last one to be served. Space is adequate and noise volume tolerable where we were seated. Clean and pleasant atmosphere too. Parking out back or along the street. Would return to check it out without the large group constraints.

Nice dinner great service! This was my second time visiting and it was as good as I remembered.read more

The food is delicious! I look forward to the friendly service in person and during deliveries…read more The food is made fresh! Each holiday they dress up the store to celebrate and my son loves it. The atmosphere brings togetherness and family style eating. The staff remember their customers. Love this restaurant, especially the soups!

Came here for a party where the hosts were able to reserve the back room. It was spacious and the…read morestaff was friendly and on top of making sure everyone had what they needed! First course was a salad and some antipasto following by a buffet style for pasta and main entrees and then dessert. For all things considered, the food was solid!

I really enjoy their pizza. Every time I order from them, it's made fresh and tastes great. I…read morerecently ordered pizza for a team meeting, and everyone enjoyed it. Their service is always excellent, and there's never a long wait.

Pizza is on point along with the other food! Workers are extremely friendly and funny. Prices are…read morealso great compared to all the other spots in the area. This is definitely my new spot.

When I attend meetings at in Avenal, I always look forward to the catered meals from here…read more Everything is always fresh and tasty. I don't know how they keep the food from being overcooked. Pasta, chicken, salad, all are delicious.

So I live about 4 minutes from this spot and have for over 2 years and finally stopped in. I wish I…read morestopped sooner. I haven't had a fresher sandwich in this area since I moved this way. The flavors were so good. Lots of meat. It had fresh garlic. It was incredible. This is The Lester...Ham, salami, & Imported Provolone w/ lettuce, onion, fresh garlic...I highly recommend it.

My beautiful daughter had her baby shower here on Sunday and it was the perfect place…read more Service was excellent! Jasmine and Matt were professional and warm. They made the event special, very accommodating and responsive. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming vibe, the interiors decor is simple and clean. The food was good, I had the chicken francese and it was excellent, I was told the sausage and peppers and the penne a la vodka was also very good. I would definitely come back to try other menu items.

We went for a post Christmas party. A quaint place we had…read moreoutlr pick of Penne Vodka Eggplant Parm Chicken Parm Sausage & Peppers. I asked waiter BTW the parmagiana's he suggested chicken. For me I like to try eggplant because of you can cook that well, you can cook, period. Well he talked me out of that and I tried the chicken parm. I thought it was good. Sauce/gravy was ok & chicken was sizeable My boss chose the eggplant parm and he enjoyed it. It looked good not sure if anyone chose the sausage and peppers and many chose chicken parm and penne with Vodka n chicken. Was not bad at all much better than last year's venue. I'm sure we will be back again for another function.

The owner is great! Super friendly! Always the best for catering or an Italian dinner with the…read morefamily! The balsamic dressing is amazing!

Great customer service and a great menu of options. Have been here many times and the food is…read morealways on point.

Good night meal! Enjoyed my pumpkin soup and pumpkin ravioli. Ended with tiramisu and cappuccino…read more Service great tonight.

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE RESTAURANTS in all aspects. Goes…read moreabove and beyond expectations every single time. Food quality and service is always above expectations.

We love getting their grilled chicken! We haven't had an issue with their food recently. The…read moregrilled chicken is flavorful and moist. I really enjoy their pizza. Usually order a fresh pie, a little well done for a nicer crust. Chicken Caesar salad is a solid salad and a good decent size. The staff are really friendly.

We ate here before attending the (awesome) Tower Of Power concert across the street...the food was…read moreWonderful...Slices, Eggplant Parm Sandwich, Cheese Ravioli, a very crisp & fresh Caesar Salad. All expertly cooked and served with a smile! This place could hold its own if it were located on Mulberry St in the heart of Little Italy in NYC. Bravo a Tutti!