I love this restaurant I've been going here for several years and the food has always been…read moredelicious and tastes exactly the same everything. (Ive been getting the same meal on my birthday for at least 10 years) The food is very high quality and the portions are very generous. Honestly the best Italian food I've had in nj! I usually can only eat half of my entrée and save the other half for the next day. The deserts are good but nothing when compared to the apps and entrées. The Bandolini Montibianco is so delicious (I substitute the tomatos and asparagus for spinach) but that garlic white wine sauce and the cheese filled pasta purses are simply perfection! The staff have always been very kind and friendly. They had previously stopped indoor eating during covid but they now offer it again. The restaurant is on the smaller size so tables fill up quickly especially during dinner time so I recommend going earlier in the afternoon or ordering for pick up. No matter what you order here it will be delicious high quality Italian food! You will be satisfied and stuffed this place will not disappoint!

I Order from here for take out very often. The portions are generous and the pasta dishes always…read moregood. They give you hot crusty rolls with your order! Desserts are just okay for the price, so I pass on those. Definitely give a try for your week night dinner take out.

Special day of cheesesteaks and drinks with Amigo Dan. This is the Year of the Steak, and…read morePalmisano's delivered with a Filet Mignon cheesesteak that reminds us exactly why the meat has to be the focus. We grabbed the cheesesteak and headed over to Bonesaw Brewing Co. to enjoy it with a few drinks. We acknowledged how well the meat was cooked... and then somehow spent the rest of the time talking about the roll. Yes -- they use Sarcone's Bakery bread, which is arguably some of the best in Philadelphia. But here's the truth: the roll is a role player. A great roll cannot save a bad cheesesteak. Sarcone's density is perfect for hoagies (especially with oil), but for a hot cheesesteak, it might be a little too dense. And there I go again... talking about the roll instead of the filet mignon Awesome Italian vibe. I got caught up in it and bought The Cannoli Bar

We stopped by on a whim and everything was delicious. I had a The Italian sandwich and it was…read moredelicious. It had a lot of fresh meat and some cheese. I did add some vinegar and that was a great addition. The people working there very kind. I hope this pace is very successful. We will definitely go back.

Dinner for 4 last night. Food was good, service was very good. The dining area is a great room…read moreconcept. Sound travels. Calamari and Pulpo app was good, light on the pulpo. The pescatore was ok. A bit light on the seafood and under seasoned in my opinion, pasta was cooked properly. Dessert was good. We would likely return.

We celebrated my mom's birthday here - and it looked like most tables were celebrating birthdays or…read morehaving holiday dinners. The caprese di burrata salad was really good. My Pollo Francese was just ok, not super flavorful. They have a kids menu so we were able to get some chicken tenders and fries for my son. Everyone with our group enjoyed their meals. It's BYOB, but they serve some limoncello after the meal. Yum! They were so kind to do a birthday dessert for my mom even when we weren't planning to order any because we had made something to have at home. We passed around the cake and it was really good!

My go to restaurant for white pizza, (baby broccoli, chopped tomatoes, ricotta cheese, garlic, and…read morea drizzle of evoo. Had the veal Marsala which I recommend. Plenty of friendly wait staff, runners, and manager. Large main dining room with a friendly crowd. Saturday nights features a singer, (some dancing), that makes this a very enjoyable experience. If dining on the nights of the singers, reservations are recommended.

We have lived here for 11 years and never ordered pizza from Tuscan Bistro. We never even…read moreconsidered it an option...until today. I was craving pizza for lunch but I'm tired of the same ol' options. My husband started searching and discovered Tuscan Bistro does a pesto ricotta pizza. He knows how much I love a white pizza, but he doesn't enjoy tomatoes and the usual white pizza toppings. He was excited about this style of white pizza so we ordered that and a regular pepperoni. The pizza arrived hot and the crust was fantastic. The perfect flavor and consistency. We will 100% be ordering pizza from Tuscan Bistro again.

This has become one of my favorite places to eat. The food and service are always consistently…read moregreat. It's at their new location at Wedgwood which is beautiful. We went just for a few appetizers but always look forward to the bread basket, the roasted peppers and sharp provolone and roasted garlic. My husband ordered the buffalo cutlets and fried mozzarella and I ordered the mussels in white sauce ( my fav) and a special eggplant appetizer tower which was fried eggplant Ricotta spinach and prosciutto in a pomodoro sauce. absolutely delicious!

We've been to Scarpinatos many times, for many events, over the years, but their Easter buffet…read moremakes me never want to return. There was no understanding that my wife, son, and I would be sat at a table with a family that took up two tables, making the comments from the family very uncomfortable, as they talked about us behind our backs. I received a call from the restaurant confirming there were three in my party prior to Easter, and was never told we would be sitting with strangers. When we were first seated, the family opposed, my son and wife do not fare well when having to sit with strangers causing anxiety and a family dinner that was more moody and argumentitive than enjoyable. I would have normally given the restaurant a 5 star review, but to create a chaotic situation without notice is unforgivable. I cannot say enough nice things about the wait staff though. Even with all the complaints, they were pleasant and attentive.

Been coming to Cotardo's for many years. Had to write a review after reading the ridiculous 1 star…read morereview by the gentleman who decided not to return to Cotardo's after 40 years, simply because he AGREED to a salad upcharge and then was mad about it- lol. Cotardo's has always been an excellent value. Good food, nice portions with FREE garlic bread, side salad & soup. Plus, being BYOB saves so much money if you have any drinkers in your party. We find their prices to be quite reasonable, as costs have recently skyrocketed. I'm guessing the man complaining about the salad upcharge hasn't been shopping for produce in quite a while. Should the restaurant lose money because you think since its your birthday, or whatever, you should get something more expensive instead of the free option already offered? Restaurants have had to adjust due to costs- I think Cotardo's has done an excellent job of balancing value with quality. Also want to mention that their servers are amazing! Always friendly and accommodating.

sunday night dinner calls for delicious italian food and boy did we get it!!!! the lore of this…read moreplace was nice to read, and the service is just as nice!! our waiter was very kind and attentive. everything came out at staggering times so it never felt like too much. we got the aldo calamari to start which was very yummy! our entrees came with soup and salad and lemme say....soup in the summer is usually a no for me but this garlic bread and creamy tomato soup combo....i will be thinking about it for days. chicken cacciatore and chicken parmigiana were both great, but we were so full from the other course we both took about half of it home. if you are in the area and are looking for classic yummy italian food, i def recommend giving this place a shot!

As a former New Yorker, I consider myself a pizza expert …read more Seriously delicious pizza from their Brick Oven. The crust was perfection and the flavor of the sauce and cheese were amazing. Anytime I'm in this area, this is my go to place. EXCELLENT!!

I ordered the Lasagna pizza . The pizza with packs with flavor the 1st bite to the last all I…read morewould of like would have more meat on it. The customer service was top notch very friendly. All though I didn't dine in the store wash very clean

Patio dining is where it's at!…read more We visited Filomena's Lakeview with another couple on a Wednesday evening. We enjoyed a pre-dinner drink at the bar, and we were so impressed by how friendly the bartenders were. They were engaging and social. They set off our evening on a high note! My Pink Jaguar cocktail was beautiful and caused quite a buzz among the bar patrons! We opted to sit outside, and we are glad we did. The space is open and breezy but fully covered. No need to worry if a passing shower makes its way overhead. Steamed clams in white wine and Truffle fries for the table to start. Yum! All entrees are accompanied by a house salad or Ceasar salad. Our group ordered the Limone Chicken, Chicken Sfiziosa, Steak Frite, and the Eggplant Meatballs/Risotto. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. We loved everything. I know their linguine is house made, but not certain of the other pasta varietals. Cheesecake and Cannoli for dessert, because why not? Really nice experience! Our server was sweet and super-efficient. My only question for Filomena's Lakeview is "Where is the lake?" :)

Traveling in from Ohio for this week's 4th of July and stopped here before visiting family. The…read moreoutside of the restaurant was very large. We arrived around 3:45 PM without reservations and they immediately took us to an open table. Iced Waters were instant. Our server was very pleasant and she took our order. Bread quickly followed with two types served: Italian with sesame seeds and focaccia; however I was puzzled that it was served with a plate of hot peppers and onions in a juice. It seemed off but perhaps it's a Jersey thing. I've been all over in Italy and have never seen this. Olive oil would have been fine along with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Either way I skipped bread condiments. Next came the Fried Tomatoes topped with Lump Crab as an appetizer, but once again I had another head-scratcher, as this dish wasn't typical. First the entire dish lacked seasoning plus salt. Then red tomatoes were used and we all know what happens when you try to fry one. It turns to water after you cut it. The lump crab is what probably made this dish pricey but 3 thinly slices of a red tomato caught me off guard. Now for the final knock out: I ordered the Bone In Pork Chop and impressed that I was asked how Iiked it prepared? I said 145 degrees. She said, you mean well- done. I stated no, that would be in a range of medium. Lo and behold, it was fantastically preparation temperature, but it came topped with the same peppers and onions concoction that came out with the bread. I had no idea that this was a smothered situation. My broccolini was also a mystery. The mashed potatoes were mid. Now on to my daughter's chicken Parmesan: She said that it lacked flavor and had to add salt and pepper and also stated that the sauce was loose and there was too little of it. My wife enjoyed her Salmon. Jersey is cooking differently!!!!! I forgot to add: Underneath of my pork chop I discovered a mysterious piece of corn. I had no corn in my dish??????