This place is not far from my house. A friend of mine recommended it and we ordered a pizza for…read moredelivery. Just mushrooms. They were canned mushrooms, but were better and larger than any canned mushrooms I've ever had. The pizza was just plain good. I would not hesitate to buy again, and I will soon.

Ordered takeout. We got 2 pizzas, one regular, one Hawaiian and a caesar salad. The Caesar Salad…read morewas surprisingly good, well dressed and lettuce was crisp. The Hawaiian pizza was very well topped, with what my wife called the ideal amount of pineapple. The pepperoni, in my opinion was a bit standard for the area. Very good, don't get me wrong, but Runnemede has some really excellent pizza. The thing holding me back from 5 stars is that it was pricier than surrounding shops offering similar things. That being said, we likely will be back to try the pasta as it looked very good. Service was fast and efficient, plenty of people working so wasn't slow at all.

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??????

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?" :)

Our server recommended the flatbread special so we ordered it and despite finding it on the bland…read moreside we did finish it - adding extra cheese, salt and pepper to it. In passing we mentioned it only when asked by our server if we liked it that it had lacked flavor. To our surprise she took it off our bill. This is the kind of service you really don't find anymore and one of the reasons I like coming back to tutti toscani. I ordered the veal which is always good, large lump crab on top. My husband got the trio of pasta but only enjoyed two of the three. The rest of the table raved about the mushroom special almost licking the plate clean - I am not a fans of mushrooms so I'll trust them. Overall I always enjoy coming here, I don't feel like I've been ripped off when the bill hits the table and service is usually good. I do enjoy sitting outside better than inside when able it's a prettier feel to me.

This restaurant had a great ambience and great service. Food was delicious! I would definitely…read morereturn again

This reimagined spot formerly bbq , formerly French now Italian . Went on a Saturday evening was…read morenot busy at all only 2 other tables had patrons. The decor is cheesy Italian faux live walls and Italian music. We stayed with the fried mozzarella and the fried calamari with long hots (that weren't long hots) which was the recommendation of the waiter Lucas. The were good but extremely greasy. They were served on a paper doily that was fully saturated in grease. The flavor was good but the greasiness was off putting. We had two entrees the standard chicken Parmesan and a special which was clams and spaghetti with Calabrian chilis. The clams and spaghetti wasn't terrible but definitely not spicy as we had hoped. The chicken parm was non memorable pasta was cold and under sauced. We also had the broccoli rabe which was good . We wanted to try the tiramisu but they were out of the dessert. The service was ok - I say that because the guys were awkward like didn't know how to interact. Was on the slower side. Greasy food and cold pasta . Meh not my go to! 110.00 for two all in with tip. BYOB which is a draw!

Sunday dinner was awesome - they were able to accommodate me as a vegetarian and asked lots of…read morequestions - I think they should update their menu to include a veg option since there are so many of us out there who would love to know they can enjoy the food too. All of the food was incredible and there were huge portions for 2 people! Will be back!

I live a mere 12 minutes from Villa Nuova and had never…read moreheard of it until a friend told us about them?! He gave us a generous gift card that we used tonight. W O W We drove up to a humble building and entered into a welcoming and a very nicely decorated restaurant. I loved all the red "pops" for Valentine's Day! Giovanni seated us and Chris was our server. Both were warm and friendly. We really enjoyed our conversation with Chris and he gave us a few special treats as "first timers." I flipped for the focaccia bread! It reminded me of Lamberti's on Haddonfield-Berlin Road back in the day. This was even better though - I "kinda" had five pieces lol! We started with salads that were super good! I barely like tomatoes but these grape ones were so tasty! Now onto the star ... LOBSTER RAVIOLI in a brandy sauce! This dish was AH-MAZING and one of the night's specials - from the tender pasta and scrumptious lobster, to the incredible sauce and two succulent large shrimp. The chef added some sun dried tomatoes in, per my request - absolutely delicious!!! My Sir was grinning at me! I couldn't stop ooh'ing and ahh'ing at the "symphony " of flavors in my mouth! He had Veal Parmigiana with a side of Vodka Rigatoni, that he loved (it's his go-to dish that he bases restaurants on). I cleaned my plate, and took the remaining brandy sauce home - this gold wasn't going to waste! Chris hooked us up with two bread more bread baskets because he noticed how we were inhaling it- we took the remainder home too! A treat was meeting Peppe and his wife (?) on the way out. What lovely and gracious people! You can tell that they genuinely love what they do, which is why their food is so damned good! We already talked about going back - my eye is on the Calzone!

Saw a review of the meatball Parm so I figured I'd give it a try. OMG it was fabulous almost beyond…read morewords. The best I ever had and it wasn't $15. It was 10. The taste is still in my mouth, and I hope it stays there for the rest of the evening. Excellent.

I order from Deluxe Bakery regularly, and they have never disappointed. I usually get the donuts,…read moredanish, and cinnamon rolls--everything is consistently delicious, generously sized, and truly incredible. My orders are always delivered in under an hour, and the experience has been flawless every single time. Even the next day, the pastries hold up exceptionally well, with very little loss in flavor or quality--something that's surprisingly rare. Without question, Deluxe Bakery is the best in the area.

I had a taste for something sweet and this bakery was near my location. The building is a nice…read moresize, though it could use some decorations and ambiance. They had a good variety of bake goods from cookies, cupcakes, birthday cakes and donuts. The prices weren't bad - $6 cupcakes, $7 for a large cannoli and $2ish donuts. The services wasn't bad. My spouse wanted a salted caramel donut and carrot cake cupcake. He said the cupcake and donut were good. I had the a chocolate strawberry chocolate cupcake. Sadly my cupcake was dry and I didn't finish it. :-( My kid wanted a cannoli it must have been good she ate all of it. If I went back I would try something different.

The staff was kind, though our waiter kept forgetting who ordered what and our food runner mixed up…read moreseafood gnocchi with my mushroom gnocchi, due to asking "and who got the gnocchi?" I do not eat seafood and was confused by the fishy smell and presence of meat. Luckily it was a simple cross-table mixup. Furthermore, the mushroom gnocchi was horrible. It was made with pure whipping cream, which is probably a valid Italian approach, but it had to have been 100g of fat, and it tasted like warm thick milk, with no flavor and minimal mushrooms. I felt sick to my stomach the rest of the night. The restaurant was packed and tastefully decorated. They have a great signature cocktail list but I couldn't hear myself or anyone at my table. Average decibel level was 85 through the course of our 90 minute stay. My ears felt raw once I got outside. Lastly, it's a mandatory (and complimentary) valet for parking. Just be prepared. If you like Italian, may be worth a shot. Folks were pleased with oysters and mashed potatoes at my table, but I have no desire to come back.

I really, really wanted to like Il Villaggio, and I'm surprised about the dining experience we had…read more This was my first time here, and my wife's first time in a while, however she's been here quite a few times in the past. We had reservations at 6:45pm on a Saturday night. We arrived a few minutes prior to our reservation and were seated in the corner of a little off-shoot room with only a handful of other tables. It did not feel like we were out to eat at an upscale restaurant. It took a long time for our server to greet us and we placed our drink order. Wine and cocktails. Our server came back a long while after and informed us the bar was backed up and she was still waiting on our drinks. After another very long wait, our drinks were delivered to our table. Everyone enjoyed their wine and my Manhattan was very good. Slow service was a very common theme all night long. It seemed like 30+ minutes between table visits from our server. Between four of us, we ordered two Caesar Salads to split. We also had a Shrimp & Clam Fra Diavolo, Gnocchi, and a Homemade Tagliatelle dinner special with clams, shrimp, and crab served with white wine sauce and arugula pesto. Again it took a very long time for our salads to come out and ages for our entrees. By the time our food was brought to our table I think we were all ready to leave. I think it's safe to say everyone enjoyed their meal but I cannot justify paying the prices Il Villaggio charges with the service provided. I also thought the portions were extremely small which again, I wouldn't have minded if the service was adequate. We did voice our concerns, which I dislike doing, but that's how bad it was. Our server apologized and advised us that they weren't expecting the restaurant to be as busy as it was. Not sure if that was an excuse or if they were actually short-staffed. They did offer complimentary Limoncello and desserts for the table. The Limoncello was probably my favorite part of the night. My wife and I split cannolis and there was also a Key Lime Pie ordered. The dessert tasted good, but after spending 3+ hours in the restaurant, we wouldn't have ordered dessert if it wasn't offered. To say I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. I don't think I've ever waited so long for food and drinks at a restaurant in my life. The only way I'd consider coming back is if our plans were to have cocktails and appetizers at the bar. This was difficult for me to write. I don't enjoy leaving poor reviews. This was not worth our time or money.

5/5 taste 5/5 cool with kids destroying the establishment…read more 6/5 staff friendliness 5/5 tour guiding the menu. Awesome pit stop on our family road trip

This was a gem. We found it while getting off major highways, heading to Rowan University…read more Service was excellent. Many selections of slices. The BBQ chicken and the Italian Trio were among our favorite. Crisp and chewy crust, good seasonings, flavorful sauce. Try the garlic sticks - reminded us of freshly baked pizza crust - so good!

I've been to Amici twice and both have been overall pleasant experiences. Especially for small…read moregroups or date nights. The location is easily accessible with plenty of parking (although not always right near the entrance unless you opt for valet service). And the food is pretty good too, seasoned just right, served at the right temperature. I would say this place leans more on the fancier side of Italian restaurants in the area with prices that aren't outrageous but are a tad higher than your typical Italian chains. But this isn't your typical chain. This is a welcoming, one-of-a-kind establishment with quality cooks and equally friendly servers. However, the one thing that really shines is the decor. Both indoors and outdoors. Especially on the back patio (my favorite spot). But be warned, there were mosquitoes that bit my date twice while we were out there on a warm summer evening in August. **PRO TIP: Pay with cash to avoid the mandatory 3% credit card fees added to your bill at the end. Wasn't expecting that surprise to be quite honest.

We have driven past this restaurant countless times over the years. Finally, we got our act…read moretogether and tried it! It was a super-hot day, but the restaurant was cool and comfortable. There was a live performer (one person) but it was more background ambiance and not impacting our ability to hold a conversation. * Nice bread basket * Watermelon Feta Salad - is anything better on a 95 degree day? * Veal Chop Parmigiana - our friend really enjoyed this. The portion size was huge! * Pappardelle Positano - I expected this to be in a red sauce (my error) but it was light and fresh. Not much crab, unfortunately * Bronzino - light and "healthy" if you will. The lemon sauce added a nice zing * Chicken Cutlet over Angel Hair (garlic and oil) - my husband created this dish and he really enjoyed it * Banana Pudding - this was more of a banana bread than pudding. Very good * Crème Brule - good staple We loved that Amici is BYOB. We brought a few nice bottles in addition to a bubbly to celebrate the start of the 4th of July weekend. We Ubered from our friend's house, but it seems the parking lot is a bit on the small side. Something to consider. We hope to return and enjoy outdoor dining!

My girlfriend and I live in town and have ordered take out from here many times, but we finally…read moredined in for the first time last night. We had gone out to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, and so glad we chose Mare Monte because it was a spectacular evening from start to finish. The food was excellent. We ordered an appetizer from the specials list (stuffed prosciutto with arugula, feta, watermelon and candied walnuts) plus two creamy pasta seafood dishes, one from the menu (penne dante) and one from the specials list. Our server was Mateo who was phenomenal and really brought the whole evening to the next level. Kind, attentive, professional and knowledgeable. She asked if we were celebrating anything, and I told her we were there for my girlfriend's birthday, and at the end of the night she brought out a complimentary tiramisu with a candle in it. This was also the best tiramisu I've ever had. All around a great evening with great food and great service. We'll definitely be back.

Came here on a hunt for a delicious seafood risotto and Mare Monte delivered. Absolutely loved…read moretheir Seafood Risotto, it was creamy, a hint of sweet, and had a lot of mussels and shrimp. 5/5 for the risotto. We tried to mix it up by trying the Squid Ink Linguine, that was where we went wrong. Honestly not that good of a pasta for the price and there wasn't anything unique about it due to the squid ink, I would go for one of the creamier pastas instead. This dish was more like 3/5. We also had an appetizer of escargot and it was delicious! Tiramisu was a generous portion as well.