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    Aunt Butchies

    3.5 (300 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Parmigiana
    Geneen G.

    What a great place for intimate party of 2, to a full blown work party of 17! Reservations were handled with such care from Nick. Business meetings that ran over time had me move our time down twice. It was handled with much care and understanding, so HUGE shout out to you Nick!!! Thank you!! Our waitress did an unbelievable job!! She handled 17 chatty, hungry and happy people with such precision and care. You truly are an asset to your job and such a pleasure! Thank you too for your attentiveness.. Wow! The menu.... Just simple perfection. Dined here numerous times and that's why we chose it for our out of town business partners. They never had Italian food prepared and taste as great as this. They were all blown away. What an experience for them to take back home with them. Enough about me. If you are looking for authentic food, beautiful atmosphere and staff what are you waiting for. Book it now. Tell Nick we said hello. Enjoy!!! Mangia!!

    Shrimp Oreganata

    Went back for their Pre fix special last night and we are so glad we did. Zuppa di Mussels in the white sauce: best we ever had! Next was the eggplant rolatini, totally delicious. Finally the shrimp oreganata...to die for, seriously, the flavor was outstanding. Warm bread, nice atmosphere, good service and a very reasonable price of $29.95each. Totally coming back. (Tues thru Thursdays only.)

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    Katie S.

    DONT walk, RUN to Aunt butchies on Tuesdays for $12 pastas! They do $12 pastas dine in and take out. If you can bring cash I definitely recommend because they will charge extra 3% for credit cards. The best pasta I had so far was the gnocchi but I tried the pesto with chicken and Sunday sauce pasta. I will say with the Sunday sauce pasta only had one sausage and meatball. I definitely would have preferred if it had a bit more meat in it. Also the menus were all on iPads only. Some of the iPads were not fully charged or given to us and not working properly. I haven't experienced a restaurant that does this, and I definitely prefer just a regular menu or even a QR code. There were so many dessert selections and they even have a bakery at the front that you can take some pastries to go! I could never say no to chocolate mousse and their chocolate mousse cake was yummy!

    Karen H.

    I came here for dinner with friends. I have to say that I'm very impressed by how good their food tasted! We ordered: Linguini Carbonara Pasta, Penne Vodka Pasta, Fried calamari , Pork Chops , Ling mussels with white sauce , Orrechiette Sauce/Rabe, and Black & White Mousse Cake for dessert. Their pork chop is 10/10. It tasted very tender and not dry at all. Service was good and atmosphere as well. This is the spot for good Italian food. I definitely will come back again. You need to check out their desserts when you go because it's sooo good that I want a whole cake myself .

    Shrimp Parmigiana
    Amanda P.

    I've gone to Aunt Butchies so many times over the years. Classic Italian restaurant, great spot for a date night. You do have to order appetizers and entrees at once as well. Additionally, the prices are slightly higher if you use card not cash so just be aware. The appetizers that we always get is fried calamari and the meatball, they never disappoint. I usually switch up the entrees I get and last time I got shrimp parm . The shrimp was flavorful but a little bit over cooked so I think next time I would do the chicken parm. The sauce is excellent though. Service is good, they always offer bread and oil for the table as well. Also, the dessert options are endless so definitely save room for dessert when you come here!!

    Stuffed Artichoke ,Pumpkin soup Pasta Fagoli and tomato soup

    Our first time at Aunt Butchies of Marlboro.We had a wonderful night the food was amazing the portion were huge .From the moment we sat down our Waiter Jonathan was very attentive and helpful he never rushed us at all.The food was amazing the Pumpkin soup was delicious and quite filling for an Appetizer barely finished it .The Limoncello chicken was amazing .We left there with meals for another day as the portions were so big .Everything was from appetizers to the desert .Prices are reasonable for the portions.Will definitely look be going back for pasta Tuesday

    Nadia C.

    I wish I had more pictures of the food here as a frequent diner! but it is consistently good and exceptional every time. it is also BYOB which is a huge plus. they have such an extensive menu with so many options. I personally go with the pasta dish or their caesar salad. the picture i have here is a seasonal summer appetizer which was crab, mangoes, avocados and a balsamic glaze. it was so good we hope it became a permanent menu item!

    Cappuccino mousse for dessert.

    Had dinner at Aunt Butchie's tonight thanks to a gift from my sister and family for my birthday. Gotta say LOVED IT! The food was amazing. The portions are huge. We brought an entire meal home. Eggplant parm - amazing! Stuffed artichoke - as an entree! Amazing! Fried goat cheese salad - nothing less than a yum!! And all the while LIVE MUSIC by Bob Kulik! So enjoyable. And Nicole our waitress a delight! WE WILL BE BACK!

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    Still one of my favorite places. Meatballs are always 100% on point! Eggplant pie is a fav and the pork chops are amazing

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    Food was boring. Service was good, but will not be back!. Not much ambiance. there are many better Italian in the area.

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    Cute place on rte 9. Ample parking. Food was good. It's byob. Service was good. I would definitely go back to try other dishes

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    Lovely room. Well trained service folks. Love Pasta Tuesdays. Regular menu probably sometime with nice Italian restaurants in the area.

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    Ask the Community - Aunt Butchies

    I heard there is happy hour? What are the days and hours?

    It's BYOB, but we did enjoy red sangria

    Does the restaurant close at 9pm or does the kitchen close at 9pm? Just asking because 9pm seems a bit early to me. TIA!

    Thank you for your inquiry. Our kitchen closes at 9pm. Our bakery closes as late as our last guest leaves! We hope you come to visit us soon!

    Is aunt butches byob?

    They have a bar but you can bring your own wine.

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    Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse

    Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse

    4.3
    (160 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    New Years dinner at Jasper Stone hit the spot. We went with friends and the palce was packed. A…read morelittle noisy, but that is to be expected. Our server, Willem, was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The menu is quite different from our last visit in 2024 - better organized and easier to read. We atarted by ordering a Caesar salad and Tagliatelle Bolognese to share at the table as an appetizer - quite nice and a good start. Charlie and I both chose the Creekstone Ribeye ( I opted for the Horseradish Creme Fraiche) and our wives both chose the Crab Crusted Halibut. all entrees came out cooked to order and piping hot. We also shared an order of creamed spinach. No dessert as we were doing that at home, but the coffee hit the spot. JS is BYOB so don't forget to bring your wine. Defintely a destination restaurant, and we will be back!

    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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    Interior of restaurant
    Appetizer:  Large Pan Seared Scallop on capered mashed potatoes
    Appetizer: Large Pan Seared Scallop on capered mashed potatoes
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    Luca's Ristorante

    Luca's Ristorante

    4.4
    (718 reviews)
    13.9 mi
    $$$

    Best Italian food in the area, worth every penny. Appetizers and entrees were both excellent.read more

    Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

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    Interior lighting. Fabulous
    Interior lighting. Fabulous
    Depth of Field Shot of the Polpette (Voted Best Meatballs in New Jersey)
    Depth of Field Shot of the Polpette (Voted Best Meatballs in New Jersey)
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    Nonna's Citi Cucina

    Nonna's Citi Cucina

    3.5
    (337 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    The restaurant was very beautiful & well decorated. Make…read moresure you make a reservation to eat here. The service was excellent, our waiter, Brandon, was very helpful. The food was delicious & so much food to eat. We ordered fried Calamari, fried zucchini & stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. We ordered 2 salads, Nonna's salad & Caesar salad. Main dishes was rigatoni with vodka sauce, pasta with oil & garlic, salmon, fruiti di mare& chicken Marsala. Then we got coffee with different deserts:

    I believe we came here on an off and busy night. We would certainly come back but our first…read moreexperience in a while was very drastically different. It was our anniversary and wanted to come to Nonna's for a nice American Italian meal. We have been traveling abroad during the holidays and truly just wanted an amazing dish of rigatoni! The hostess was very sweet and our waiters were very personable in the beginning. You can tell they are very kind people at heart. I felt like because a lot of other larger parties were there and because of this, we felt forgotten. For a special occasion, not ideal. We weren't asked if we wanted another glass of wine and waters were not refilled throughout the dining experience. I felt like for a long period of time both of the two waiters we had didn't come back, so we asked a female bus person if we could take our food to go. She gave us one aluminum pan to go, no bag - we had two entrees with leftovers. The beginning was a wonderful start and our waiter did check in to see if we needed anything. We started with bread, oil. The tiramisu was a pretty presentation but more mascarpone than a tiramisu filling - if you aren't a huge fan of tiramisu, I believe you will like this. I received a mug of cappuccino that was more like a latte. I've never experienced when glasses are empty, a server not coming over to refill water or ask if you'd like another beverage. During our meal, it would have been nice to have a glass of wine. When our entrees came, I felt that the food was room temperature. Both pastas were good but definitely way past al dente. We had the chicken Parmesan with spaghetti and the eggplant rollatini - each came with spaghetti and rigatoni. The spaghetti was thrown onto the plate with the chicken Parmesan. Pastas have always came in a separate bowl. Everything felt really rushed aesthetically. The bathroom had paper all of the floor and the water coming from women's bathroom only had cold water. The weather was 29 degrees today and for a finer dining experience, it would be nice to have warm running water. The men's restroom was the same. The restaurant does have valet parking that is basically insisted on when you arrive. When we came out, heaters were available but not turned on while we waited for our car. I felt this was very strange. Both valet men sitting in their car. Felt like a bit of a missed experience but again, the food was good but room for improvement.

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    Another bar area.
    Another bar area.
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    Clarizios Italian Ristorante

    Clarizios Italian Ristorante

    4.6
    (425 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    Went to Clarizio's Italian Ristorante and I'm still thinking about this meal closing my eyes…read moretonight. I ordered the pork chop and I swear it melted in my mouth faster than my paycheck disappears on Amazon. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and seasoned so well I almost stood up and applauded in the middle of the restaurant. Then came dessert... the cannoli cake. Whoever invented that deserves their own national holiday. Out of this world doesn't even describe it. I took one bite and immediately started questioning every other dessert I've ever eaten in my life. The staff was awesome, the atmosphere was great, and honestly I'd probably fight a small bear for another slice of that cake.

    This past Saturday night was my husband and my first time dining at this restaurant even though we…read moredo live locally. Many of our friends have recommended Clarizio's to us but every time we gave thought about coming it has been particularly difficult to get a reservation on a Saturday night. I was working late on Saturday, so I was unaware that my husband was able to make a reservation for 8:30PM. Reservations are not made through Open Table. Instead, Clarizio's website send you to another site called Resy to make a reservation. What was shocking and disappointing is that Clarizio's hold your credit card number to secure the reservation and if you don't show a $25 fee is charged. My husband was so worried that they were going to count us as a no show because we were running a little late. He even tried to call to inform them that we were running late, but no one answered the phone. Luckily, Clarizio's called us because we were about 10 min late to inquire our whereabouts and we had just turned into the restaurant parking lot. Upon arrival, the hostess took us to a table set for 2 in a crowded dining room with all other tables holding large parties. Although it was crowded it did not take away anything from our wonderful dining experience! Our waiter John P was extremely nice and helpful especially after he learned that it was our first time dining here. Unfortunately, I was unaware that it was BYOB because I was working and was unable to check the website. Our waiter John eased our minds by saying that it was okay and that we would have to rely on their food to make a good impression. That certainly was no disappointment! Our food was so terrific, that we cannot wait to return and taste so many other delicious sounding items on their menu. John also told us that unless we have huge appetites, their entree portions were large enough to share. We were glad to take John's suggestion and shared the Zuppa di Pesce which was plentiful of shellfish in a tomato broth over angel hair pasta. We have had this dish in many other Italian restaurants and this was one of the best! This entree also came with one salad and I asked for an extra salad for me since we were sharing the entree. Not to go unnoticed was the crunchy outside and soft inside delicious bread. For dessert, we shared the Tiramisu suggested by John as it was his personal favorite. It was so light and flavorful that we too could make it our personal favorite! All in all this was a fabulous dining experience and I highly recommend this restaurant! Next time though, I will remember to bring a bottle of wine.

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    Clarizios Italian Ristorante
    Clarizios Italian Ristorante
    Clarizios Italian Ristorante

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    Mama Fanti Italian Kitchen

    Mama Fanti Italian Kitchen

    4.5
    (67 reviews)
    21.4 mi

    Came here on a Saturday night with two friends on our way back from a brewery up north. The…read morerestaurant was decorated with such beautiful and fun interiors. There were flowers everywhere and the overall atmosphere gave off homey European restaurant vibes. The wait staff also dressed very nicely. We got a bruschetta to share and I got the Italian sausage pasta while my friends got the short rib ravioli special and the eggplant parm. The dishes are so filling and flavorful. What stood out was the nice and the flowery presentation. The service was very friendly and fast. It's such a gem and I'm very glad we discovered this place. Will definitely come back to try more dishes as well as the drinks and desserts!

    Visited Mama Fanti for the first time and was really hoping it would be a hidden gem since it's so…read moreclose to home but unfortunately I was wrong. The locale itself is really cute and conveniently located. The ambiance was giving Little Italy pizza & pasta, not fancy by any means, very casual. The food was mediocre -- calamari was alright but the chicken dishes were not that great. The chicken had a bunch of tendon on it which was pretty gross, i've never ordered a chicken marsala and found tendon on the breast. My partner asked to sub pasta as their dishes come with mashed potatoes and vegetables but we were told it wasn't possible to sub pasta because the kitchen was too busy We'll probably just take the extra 10 minute drive into Somerville when craving Italian food.

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    Dining room
    Mama Fanti Italian Kitchen
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