I was a regular here until about a year ago ( review on open table) when I walked out and never…read morewent back. It was that bad. A year has passed and looking at recent reviews I saw Donatella was seeming better. Last night, 3/14, my wife and I took a chance and tried it again. Happily, it was great. The noise level is still moderate but they now have a wonderful manager, Fabian, who is keeping the kitchen, bar, and service up to high levels . We had a Hugo Spritz and Sidecar to drink and both good, in fact, my wife said the Hugo was like what see had in Sicily except they used lemon and not lime ( they brought lime out). We ordered, the stuffed artichoke, Pollo Portofino, Vitello Barese and tiramisu for dessert. The artichoke was the best we ever had, like old times. The Portofino was made with smoked mozzerella, as it should be and in the recent past was not. I did not try the veal, my wife remarked it was a bit chewy. The tiramisu was good. Our server was both pleasant and attentive. Food was promptly served. At the meals conclusion, they brought out some amaretto with a coffee bean. A thoroughly enjoyable meal. Definitely will be dining there again.

Poor service. The wait staff was absent. As I approached the hosted and gave the name of our…read moreparty, instead of being escorted to the able, she pointed at it. Things went downhill from there. Two and a half hours for dinner is just unacceptable. The food is good, but not so good that they get a pass on the service. About 15 minutes after our party was fully seated, the waiter shows up to take our drink orders, delivers the drinks and then disappears. Someone else, the Maitre d' maybe, show up to take our order. Both appetizers and entrees were taken. About a half our later the appetizers show up. At this point, the own stops by and asks, "how's everything?". We tell him the service seems a bit slow tonight. At this point, you would think, okay, but no, things got even slower. Took at least another twenty minutes to get the entrees. While people are still eating the bus person starts clearing plates. Reaches right across the person next to me as they are bringing a fork full of food up from their plate. Extremely rude. Entrees clears about fifteen minutes later the waiter shows up to take our desert orders. He was asked to bring the check with the desert. He doesn't. Waiting over twenty minutes for coffee, a slice of cake, a slice of cheese cake and two sorbets. Really? So I ask a member of the staff to have our waiter come right away. Never shows up, but the server did come back with the coffee. The waiter finally shows up with the deserts but no check. Again we complain, this time to the Maitre 'd. Not once did anyone say, sorry it took so long.

Update: I came back to Bosfa after our first visit in December, when one entrée issue kept the…read morenight from being perfect. This Saturday visit was excellent. Reservation was ready, we picked our table, and despite brutal cold weather (and door drafts every time someone walked in), service and pacing were great. They even made the seafood salad from my last visit by special request -- octopus, calamari, shrimp, arugula, lightly seasoned, great portion. Entrées were both strong: * Linguini vongole -- clean white broth, great pasta, solid portion * Pork chop with sweet/hot peppers, broccoli rabe, potatoes -- excellent chop, grilled then finished with tomato sauce and peppers (I usually prefer oil-sautéed peppers, but this still worked well) Interesting crowd difference: last time was a Friday bar crowd, this Saturday was a packed dining room and quieter bar. Excellent return visit. We'll definitely be back.

this place is JUST ok. I didn't even know it was there until I saw it on yelp and decided to check…read moreit out. ambiance is...different. it's recently renovated and everything is in shades of black and white. it lacks the cozy comfy atmosphere of an Italian restaurant. the environment feels a bit sterile. a few of the tables are plastic folding tables covered in table clothes. chairs are mismatched but cleverly covered to make them all look the same. food was just ok. portions were HUGE. i literally carryed a giant bag of leftovers of out the place. i can eat....and i couldn't believe the size of these dishes. drinks were delicious! staff was super friendly but the food came out a bit slow. the experience was overall average and I'm not sure if I would go back.

Whenever I'm craving Italian cuisine, Augie's is one of the first restaurants that pops up into my…read morehead. I have dined here multiple times and have always left with a happy tummy. As soon as you walk in, you will notice the classy, chic décor of the dining area; it gives off old Hollywood vibes. The seating is tight and the restaurant is on the smaller side, so I recommend making a reservation as it can get busy. The hostesses and servers are friendly, attentive, and personable. I always end up having good conversations with my server haha. As soon as I sit down, I'm already in a good mood because their complimentary bread served with olive oil and butter is to die for! During all of my past visits, I've never been disappointed with a dish. They have specials so there's always something new to try on the menu. Just a heads up, they are BYOB! These are some of my personal favorites: -Chicken Francese ($23.95) - The chicken cutlet is so tender, and the chefs get the francese sauce just right. It's a perfect balance of white wine, lemon, butter, and egg. You have the option of adding one free side: (1) potatoes and vegetables OR (2) pasta (angel hair, penne, rigatoni). -Pasta Limon ($31.95) - HEAVENLY... This dish consists of angel hair pasta in a creamy sauce that's a combination of lemon, parmesan, and butter. It comes with chicken and shrimp. -Fig di Sicilia Pizza ($17.95) - This has always been my #1 favorite appetizer, but sometimes it tastes better than other days. When it's made to my liking, it's basically a thin flatbread topped with mozzarella, fig marmalade, prosciutto, and arugula. This appetizer is the reason why I started eating figs LOL -Cannoli - These are HUGE and their ricotta filling is absolutely delicious! I have to roll myself out the door after eating here! Good thing I work out.

If you want to feel like you're in a NYC restaurant, look no further than your own backyard!…read moreAugie's has it all! Food, service, & ambiance are all fabulous! Easy parking, being a BYOB and not having to cross the GWB contribute to making it a nicer experience than NYC!

Verana easily climbs into my top Italian restaurant choices! My meal was amazing from start to…read morefinish. Foremost, the restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with lots of greenery and elegant lighting. Our waiter provided top tier service throughout the night. The appetizers we ordered were perfect shareable bites and so delicious. The homemade focaccia was light and crispy. Perfectly toasted! This comes at the start of your meal for all of the tables. I loved the fried calamari, burrata and prosciutto, and the pear salad. I was most intrigued with the mussel flatbread appetizer. It was topped with a light buttery sauce and garlic. Very good! The meatballs were also a standout for me. In addition to an amazing start to my meal, I loved the cocktail options. From various spritz choices to Negronis, you can tell the cocktail menu was carefully crafted. Verana is known for the best chicken parmigiana. Not only did this dish deliver, but the portion size was unreal. Some of my dining party finished it. However, I have amazing leftovers for today. You have an option to get a side of homemade pasta. I went with the spaghetti. All pasta dishes are made from scratch. Other honorable mentions include the pasta normica and bolognese. Moving on to the sweet dessert options! The cappuccino's had a nice and bold coffee flavor. The pistachio gelato and apple tart were music to my ears! So fresh and really hits any sweet tooth. The tiramisu had a nice pairing of coffee flavor and cinnamon. My first dining experience at Verana will definitely not be my last. I can't stop talking about all of the incredible dishes that my family and I tried. Thank you Verana for an incredible meal!

ive been dying to try this place and finally got the chance to give it a try…read more the ambiance is great and the service is excellent. I wish the menu were a bit more diverse but the food is very good. had the duck and it was fantastic though I wish it was served with a starch. this place is pricey overall but worth it. likely would come back again.

It may sound crazy, but I have yet to find a really good pasta spot in NJ. NYC, no problem, but I…read moredon't always want to cross the river. I think I finally found a spot where I can confidently get good pasta AND dessert. My partner and I stopped in this week, and we were immediately met with cool, industrial-style decor and a BOMB playlist. The staff was super friendly and helped a lot with specials and recommendations, as it was our first time. For drinks, we started with a Fig & Melon cocktail and their Old Fashioned. Both were great, but I think the old-fashioned wins over the Fig & Melon. It's smoky and sweet, while the F&M was citrusy and refreshing. To start, we ordered the Mozzarella Sticks Di Bar Mutz with Mutz Hot Honey & Sour Milk. Personally, I am tired of hot honey on everything, haha, so this wasn't for me. If they served it on the side first vs drizzled on top, I probably would have enjoyed it more, as the mozz sticks alone were delicious. The breading was more like a garlic bread than the traditional coating. It also comes with extra hot honey on the side. For our mains, we shared the Spicy Rig and Trottole. Again, both are really good, but the Trottole was the CLEAR winner. The short rib was rich, and the overall dish was perfect for the savory lover like me. The Spicy Rig was lighter, and the bite of pasta with basil was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the mile high espresso martini, affogato martini, which had ice cream they make in-house, and the Samoas cheesecake. Every single thing was delicious! It's a good problem to have when you're dining somewhere, and you're battling it out for who has the best dish. Can't wait to come back and bring friends!

Vibes? Good. Drinks? Ok…read more Food? I mean...I guess? It's different which IS great. Everything is expensive so I get it but it just didn't blow my bra onto the bathroom ceiling. 260 a couple and one wasn't drinking is reasonable If anything was wow...the best bite of the night was the 10.00 fresh table side bite of mozzarella...it's the one thing we've circled back to talking about over the evening. 26 of those bites would have been way cooler and delicious...which is a good idea for next time. Clams, tasty breadcrumbs. Couldn't find a clam...with both hands, it tasted good if not a little dry just didn't really get "clam" Mozzarella sticks....tasty breadcrumbs and hot honey. But no pull. Focaccia? Over well?? Dark on All sides and only ordered bc our entree was "saucy"...plot twist...it was not. Inventive with the sausage chicken cutlet but scarpiello is supposed to be spicy, sharp...this was roasted peppers on a sausage chicken cutlet with not a drop of sauce. (We shared this, decent serving but for the price you couldn't even garnish the plate?) Chicken scarpimellow maybe ? Cocktails? Tiny and just ok, nothing to write home about and a lot of "just bc you can doesn't mean you should" I want a cocktail with alcohol not molecular gastronomy in a shot glass. The espresso martini was very good, I will give them a 9 on that. The staff was the star, friendly attentive but I can't say knowledgeable because the focaccias sole purpose was for sauce that didn't exist and she didn't come back to ask so here we are with focaccia that came out before apps for an entree that didn't need it. The worst element was that at various points the restaurant was filled with an acrid smell of burning plastic or food or something and it was very off putting but it wasn't a delicious scent. Also, for the vibes and the cost the influencer in gym shorts really throws that whole mood yes society is more casual now but gym shorts aren't really appropriate at any restaurant with the same price point. I'd give it another shot in the future maybe just for cocktails and hand fed cheese.

My first experience at Dimora Restaurant left a great impression on my family and I. We visited to…read morecelebrate a birthday. Our waiter was personable, funny, attentive, and knew the menu very well. I really loved the menu variety with a great selection of specials. My family and I enjoyed everything that was ordered. With fresh ingredients and quality presentation, Dimora is a must visit. We sat outside on the porch, however, the inside is beautifully decorated. The porch is also spacious and nice to sit outside on! Thanks for the great birthday dinner!

Dimora offers a solid dining experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind before booking…read morea table. The Food & Atmosphere If you are looking for a good meal, the food here is delicious. However, if you are a purist seeking a truly authentic Italian culinary experience, this likely won't hit the mark for you. The menu leans more toward standard Italian-American fare rather than regional specialties. Additionally, the decor feels a bit tired and could definitely use a modern refresh to match the price point. Service & Logistics The highlight of the evening was easily the service. The wait staff is incredibly courteous, professional, and attentive. A special shout-out to Jimmy, who went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Another major plus for this North Jersey location is the parking; there is plenty of space, making the arrival and departure completely stress-free.

The restaurant has a nice airy feel. Contemporary decor. I like the light fixtures. The food is…read moredelicious and comes out of the kitchen nicely timed. Our server even asked us if it was ok to start the dinners. Staff (including the General Manager) come around regularly to re-fill waters. Outside and bar seating available.

Very attentive and quick service. We tried a regular Manhattan and a glass of super Tuscan that…read morewere vothe great. For appetizer we tried the Pinsa with stracciatella, wow that was good. Finally we had the scallops and orrechiette. The scallops were fresh with a flavorful sauce. The orrechiette were al dente and also very flavorful. Warrants a return trip.

We booked a party at Lucio's to celebrate my mom's 100th birthday. It was fantastic from start to…read morefinish! Violet was incredibly helpful in giving me decorating tips and in just smoothing over all the details. The food was fabulous-- everyone raved about it! The service was flawless. All in all, a wonderful, memorable experience! Thank you so much, Lucio's !!

I saw an Instagram flyer (and later a Facebook ad) mentioning that they have a DJ in the evenings,…read moreso we decided to check it out! We were able to make a reservation for the same week--a Saturday evening--for a group of 10. We arrived around 6:30, and while it was quiet at first, the space was bigger than I expected yet still felt cozy and intimate. The crowd wasn't particularly young, but everyone was warm and welcoming. We had our table from early evening through the night until the DJ wrapped up after 1 AM. We brought a cake for our celebration, and the staff kindly stored it for us, then sliced and served it beautifully. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere made the whole night special. We'll definitely be back!