They were able to get us seated really fast in the perfect spot outside! I thought the service was…read moregreat. And it is truly a beautiful restaurant. Loved our pasta dishes as well. They had really good specials too

First and foremost, the food was excellent. We split a salad and the pasta special, and both tasted…read morefresh and delicious. I highly recommend the insalata mista. However, it almost felt like this restaurant was trying its hardest to make me dislike it despite the delicious food. The hostess seemed to forget about us after we checked in for our reservation and seated several other parties that came after us. After about 10 minutes, I went back up to check on our table and the hostess seemed to have forgotten that we spoke earlier and asked me if I needed anything. We were promptly seated after that. Not really a problem by itself. Our server was very nice and did a great job of convincing us to order the pasta special. We put both items in at once and ate the complimentary bread while we waited. We asked to split the two meals, and they were very accommodating and split the salad in the kitchen for us. The pasta came out on one plate and we had to split it ourselves. There seemed to be sauce under the table from a previous diner that got rubbed onto my shirt. I went to the bathroom to clean it off, only to discover there was no soap. There were at least 4 other people in the bathroom at the same time as me, and to think no one coming out had washed their hands was pretty gross. Anyway, the most expensive pasta on the menu was around $40, so I figured the special would be around that price. Complete rookie mistake on my part for not asking the price before ordering, but I was shocked to receive the bill that our plate of rigatoni and 3 shrimp, 3 scallops, and maybe an ounce of crab meat was $56. Other reviews mention this, but please be aware of the absurd markup on the specials before ordering!! It took an hour for our food to arrive and no one came to check on us during that time or refill our waters, and no one came to check on us after we received our food, only when we were ready for the bill. Our server was nice but not attentive. I tipped what I believed to be a reasonable 15%, considering the disappointing service and very expensive special. In fact, it would've been a 23% tip if we ordered the next most expensive pasta on the menu. But anyway, I was under the impression that 15% is an acceptable amount to tip for mediocre service. I was shocked when our server chased us down on the sidewalk outside the restaurant and confronted us. She was upset that we tipped less than 20% (her words). I told her that I was disappointed by the service and price but really enjoyed the food itself. She just walked away. I spent many years working in food service, and the other person I was eating with currently works in food service, and the two of us were appalled by the complete lack of professionalism. It is never acceptable to chase after a customer. You would've thought we didn't tip at all. It's a shame, because the food here really is delicious.

The Italian food was superb. We had the Sunday sauce special, which was outstanding. We also shared…read morea veal shrimp dish, which is also amazing. I did feel a little bit rushed, but we came late to our reservation so I did understand. The pistachio lava cake was not terrific. It was not that moist and the lava part of it was not flowing. I would definitely go back, I just would pass dessert

The food is excellent, the service is always close by and the AC system accommodates humid outdoor…read moreweather.

Had the most perfect girls night here!…read more Small little restaurant but great service! Super accommodating staff and our server, Luca gave us GREAT recommendations. I also love that it's BYOB. Makes the place more homey? But in a good way! I got the mushroom risotto. And WOW. It was delicious, the seafood there looked amazing as well!

We recently at ate here and were pretty disappointed. The entrees were just the protein. I…read moreordered a veal dish and my wife ordered chicken francese from the menu. (The specials were all mid $50s). Neither of our meals came with anything - no pasta, salad or veggies. So, we ordered a side of pasta, which was at best a kiddie size and it cost $15. At most it was a $1.00 serving of both pasta and sauce, which was about a 1,400% markup. Also, we tried to order a side of spinach, which they said they were out of, yet there was a special that evening that had spinach in it. We wont be rushing back, but the service was ok.

This is only our 2nd time here but we will be back! Dino,…read moreowner and chef is so accommodating and talented. He listened to my concerns about eating on patio with my older parents and promised a beautiful sunset. It did not disappoint. The menu had something for everyone from the seafood fanatics (stuffed flounder a hit) and the penne in vodka sauce with crab meat to name a few!! Appetizers were also incredible including the melt in your mouth meatballs and the stuffed mushrooms(the special) We dine out a lot with our big family in summer and this is a must visit!!!! Service was also amazing!

A nice little spot by the bay. Very homey. Service was great. They are BYOB. Food was amazing.read more

Afternoon Tea for Three... What a Lovely Surprise! We were…read moregreeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff who immediately made us feel welcome. We had preordered the three-tier afternoon tea, which included individual pots of tea chosen by each guest, so there was truly something for everyone. We enjoyed Paris , peppermint, and English Breakfast, all Harney and Sons teas. The three-tier stand was beautifully filled. The first tier featured delicious quiche, asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, and spanakopita, with one of each item for every person. The second tier held two buttery, perfectly sweet scones for each guest. The top tier was dedicated to desserts and did not disappoint. We enjoyed Parisian chocolate cake, cheesecake, key lime cake, and chocolate chip cannolis. Everything was fresh, moist, and absolutely delicious. We were able to relax and enjoy each other's company without ever feeling rushed. It was a wonderful experience, and I'm grateful to have such a lovely place for afternoon tea in the neighborhood.

Came here for Tea Time and everything was absolutely amazing from the food to the service. The…read moretower of food had a good variety and we were stuffed when we got to the last tier. Super tasty teas too. The mocktail teas were super refreshing on a hot day. Highly recommend!

The food was exceptional - homemade pasta! Great menu selection. We tried a number of entrees and…read moreabsolutely loved them all. The Limoncello chicken earned 1st place! Bella, our server, was wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly and professional. She took great care of us. The ambience is fitting for a restaurant of this nature. The prices are in keeping with what we expected. Marco does a magnificent job hosting. Can't wait to go back when we visit again next year!

Great evening at Spiaggetta. We had a fantastic table by the window. We always enjoy the ambience…read more Service by Bella was excellent. We began with the special stuffed figs as an appetizer. They were very good. We both went with the veal Adriatica entrée special. It was fabulous. Bella said it used to be on the menu but now they just have it on certain days as a special. It got our vote to be a regular menu item again. Perfectly tender veal scallopini with a delicious and light sauce, topped with crab meat, and shrimp, accompanied by spaghetti with their fantastic marinara. For dessert we had the Italian cream cake. Has a little coconut in it and it was exceptional. It's a huge piece of cake and the two of us did not get close to finishing it. Could easily be shared by four in our opinion.

Returned with a party of 8. I normally get seafood. They all ordered seafood. Seafood here is…read moregreat. But for some reason, wanted a steak. Excellent. Served with excellent carrots, Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and horseradish sauce. Oysters grilled appetizer good. And the Caesar salad was good too. So glad my son gets a reservation here for vacation week. Top notch service from Nick. And others. I would encourage Cafe Loren to try a new decor approach rather than just selling art. Pretty but a little staid. Just a suggestion. Go one notch modern and fresh. But the food and service are great.

Upscale atmosphere, wonderful service, and excellent food. Well worth the cost. Will absolutely be…read moreback again.