So we just had my mother's 80th birthday dinner there. The guest list was 32 and I gotta say, the…read moreRisotto House knocked it out of the park. From initial booking through the entire event, the staff made us feel welcome and taken care of. My entire family commented on how good the food was and a lot of them took the food they couldn't finish home so they could enjoy it later. The chicken francaise, veal parm, and sole oreganato were all big hits. Additionally, the service was outstanding. Even with a second large group there, our waiter Mark was incredibly attentive and we never waited for anything. He let us dictate the time of service and we never felt rushed. Our guests were so impressed by the food and service a lot of them said they would come back on their own for dinner. The Risotto house is an absolute gem and should definitely be on your list if you're planning a large dinner! Can't thank them enough.

The Risotto House 203 Boulevard…read moreHasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Eggplant Rollatini Breaded Ham & Cheese Risotto with Mushroom & Chicken Risotto with Sausage & Sundried Tomato Tiramisu NY Cheesecake Out of all the restaurants I scoped, this location has one of the best deals if you want to get a jump start on dinner. Show up between 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesdays through Thursdays and you can order a full three course meal from the "Early Evening Dining" menu for $22.95 per customer. In addition, you get toasted bread with olive oil before the appetizer and coffee or tea with your last course. As a bonus, you can bring your own bottle of wine at no extra charge. Everything was fit for a king! The appetizers were like cocktail hour at a lavish wedding. The starters did not disappoint at all! Based on its name, it was no-brainer that I selected the risotto. The steamy, creamy blend of rice, vegetables, and protein simultaneously melted in my mouth. For the most part, I truly enjoyed the desserts. The tiramisu was heaven, especially with a freshly cup of brewed coffee. The minor dent was the cheesecake as the bottom crust had a texture of an apple-pie like crust; something was just off. But the cheesecake itself was rich and creamy. Talk about getting the best of both worlds - outstanding chow at a really affordable price! Make sure you arrive on the select day between the four hour time range and bring your appetite! #risottohouse #eggplantrollatini #hamandcheese #risotto #tiramisu #nystylecheesecake #nycheesecake #hasbrouckheights #hasbrouckheightsnj

Like potholes and self-storage facilities... North Jersey has an over-abundance of mom-and-pop…read moreItalian restaurants and I'm not complaining one bit (when it's done right). Like here. (By the way - wasn't this restaurant originally a few blocks south, where a Mexican restaurant now sits, or am I completely misremembering things?) The whole fam came to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday (Sto lat, Andrew!) and you could smell the deliciousness from a block away as we crept up, trying to find parking. Inside - those smells were even more prominent and the whole place had a serious energy happening. (BYOB surely helped to loosen everybody up.) Things started a bit wobbly... one appetizer from the special's page was a complete fail, while the other was excellent. The starter salad got raves from everyone - it was completely 'standard' (each plate getting one slice of tomato and cucumber, overly dressed, you know how it goes) but it was just executed perfectly. I went with their version of chicken murphy and when it arrived the sauce was so dark and rich and enticing everyone around me asked if they could smell my plate. (I told you it was one of those of nights!) The dish was a minor masterpiece. I don't think it's going to win any awards or go viral over on Instagram but I savored every single bite. From lamb shanks to seafood to pasta to bistecca (that's steak for you non-Duolingo'ers!) - we tried a bit of everything and most of us loved our entrees. The owner (who looked way too serious throughout the night) came up to our table near the end and could NOT have poured on the charm any better. He learned that we had a birthday celebration under way and when my father-in-law's massive hunk of triple chocolate mousse came decked out with a lit candle and whipped cream the ENTIRE restaurant joined in a rendition of "Happy Birthday!" (which was amazing, especially when everyone had to go silent for two seconds while our table interjected "Andrew!" and then everyone joined back in for a strong finish). Averaging out some threes-to-fives around the table, this visit was probably a strong-four but the 'Happy Birthday celebration' made it an automatic 5-star experience. A wonderful, memorable night... no doubt.

Honestly I was blown away by this place. Absolutely one of…read morethe best Italian spots in the area. I WILL be back for more. The quality of the service and the meals were spectacular. The restaurant treats you as family, and as an Italian who can speak and understand the language, it's always fun to converse in different dialects with the servers and staff. My family and I visited after hearing we should check this place out from my uncle. I'm happy to say I was very pleased and excited to return. It's a very homey vibe and a classic old-world style joint with a lot of soul and class.

I love this place! The vibe is so Italian-from the the decor to the Elvis Presley and old school…read moremusic. The food was good. The bread was amazing-which sets the tone for the whole experience. My waiter Ken was great. He made a dish with olive oil, fresh grated cheese, fresh black pepper,and hot pepper flakes for us to dip. The complimentary bruschetta was excellent as was everything else. Great night.

Always a Great Evening at Ossy 's!!! Food excellent Scallops appetizer special and Eggplant…read moreRollantine Delicious!! And Dinner even Better Rack of Lamb and Filet Mignon !! Service and value Amazing!! Atmosphere clean and I do Love a Restaurant that is Classic And a Mocha Chocolate Cake Yummy. Thank you!!

Haven't been here in FOREVER and 2 friends said it's just as good as it used to be. Had the Caesar…read moresalad (dressing is amazing and portion size is large). For my entree, I had the Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley. When I tell you the Marsala sauce is to die for!!! Out of this world!! The portion size was generous and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The only reason it got 4 stars is because there was only 2 tables occupied when I got there and while the waiter was quick, our entrees took longer than usual to come out.

Excellent food. Tasty and a good sized serving. Service was…read moreexcellent. Very attentive. Atmosphere was nice. Entertainment was pleasant. Fun experience. Pricing is good. Have liquor, although you can bring your own beer and wine.

Pizza is average Very doughy…read moreThe pizzeria doesn't present Well. At first glance walking in it looked very dirty and unorganized.

Friendly owner and staff. Excellent pizza. I stopped by to…read morebuy dough for my homemade pizza, not realizing they are closed Sundays. But the owner was having a private celebration with his softball team and opened the door for someone to leave. When I told him that I wanted to buy dough, he let me in and sold me the dough.

Omg !! What happened? Celebrities used to visit this restaurant? So sad !! I've been around for a…read morewhile but havent visited this restaurant for 10 yrs. I paid a visit today... what happened to the truly unique speciality quisine of this restaurant. I ordered take out , tasted like spageetios from from childhood, yuk ! Horrible ! Sorry new owners you disgrace the true detectable italien cooking that used to be here. WHAT A SHAME! IM SORRY ill never order again ..hope you can hire some type of consultant to help you make your business successful, I regretfully wont frequent or buy anyrhing from you again. Your customer service is excellent but your food is not what people expect from your name and history. No longer good true italien cuquisine . Thank you so telling you the truth sorryt o new owners..what ashame

An update from a year ago…read more Dollar for dollar, this place is great. Came with a party of 7 last weekend. We opted for the outdoor dining. Everyone raved. Portions are huge, and the specials (we all had a various special) were delicious. The eggplant appetizer was also huge and lights out. The service is friendly and attentive. Outdoor ambiance isn't the best, but given the location right on a street, that's to be expected. Not one of us had a problem with it. They definitely should be on your places to check out.

The food is delicious and the service is good and the old Italian Ambiance. They have a great…read moreselection of Italian food.

I've come here quite a bit over the years because it's convenient. My latest stop was a few days…read moreago because I was hungry and going to the nail salon next-door so I decided to give the rice bowl a try to see if it has changed and sadly it has not. To me, it just lacks flavor and texture as they heated it up for me in the microwave. They had cookies on the counter that looked really delicious and the very nice lady said one type was filled with fig which I went bonkers over so I got one of each, but unfortunately, those too, were just meh.

This place is an absolute joke. Came here once and I was threatened by a "bad regular" at the bar…read morethat Carmine the owner allowed because "he knows the guy to act crazy when he drinks a lot " . I get there and already there was a few local regulars which was cute. Susan started me off and the service was okay. She did her best though. I ordered tuna tartar than a salmon with spinach and crème brûlée corn. She forgot to put in and then I was told by the new shift bartender that they were out.. I winded up ordering Mash potato's that came out in under 5 mins. Super cold. Local people came in and had to move twice to accommodate the amount of guests they were bringing with them to the bar. Moved twice and winded up on the other side of the bar. So much so that the bartender comped all my drinks because clearly the service I was getting was horrendous. I'm on FaceTime with a friend and this alcoholic over hears my FaceTime and repeats what I said verbatim. He then calls me a nigger and repeatedly says "this is trumps world" Carmine is okay with that and just wants me out the bar. Fuck you carmine. You should've comped my entire meal. I went here as a recommendation from the chief of police . And I would never return Please don't come here They only support the locals and if you're white you're welcomed here. Carmine should stop defending his drunk regulars and put his foot down. Even his wife who was drunk commented on how wrong it was. She was drunk and asked me where her glasses were but didn't ask anyone else. Weird vibes This is how they treat military people

First off, really helpful for Joanmarie to run me through the options and provide help sorting out…read morea reservation for the 16 of us during the holidays - we were able to do a la carte and get the room upstairs near the bathrooms, which also kept the noise from the live band downstairs from overwhelming our conversations, which was great as we had a lot to discuss as a group. A deposit required (only charged if you canceled last minute) was straightforward. The drinks were strong and the servers kept us going with water and wine, and the kids enjoyed having their part of the table set up for them to talk and eat at. Bread was refilled a couple times for them. Service was great, I don't remember her name but she was friendly throughout, patient with the kids and adults figuring out what we wanted, and details included helping pick the right gin for a drink, suggesting some great choices for appetizers and desserts that we would've missed otherwise. Appetizers: - We did a full eggplant parm, delicious appetizer shared across the table. I don't normally like eggplant parm (find it too soggy) but here it was done well. Cheese and sauce not overwhelming, pasta was ok in the red sauce. - Zuppa di Mussels was good in a red sauce and not too chewy, cooked properly. - Oysters Rockefeller were excellent; this was the best appetizer and was well balanced, not too salty and not fishy at all. Delicious choice. Twelve for the table was enough for the 10 adults to try (kids skipped). - Fried calamari - this I've had better, the calamari was a little tough and the outside the kids complained was not crispy and salty but more like a hard shell.. almost like too much baking powder? We couldn't tell exactly. The spicy sauce was good for adults, nice kick, although the kids preferred the sweet tomato sauce to dip with. - Caesar salad shared by the group was pretty standard. Dinner - - I shared a Shrimp Scampi, which the shrimp was good, not overcooked, but the lemon, butter, garlic oil and white wine lacked salt - probably good if you need to cut back on salt, but left us a bit lacking on flavor; I guess I'm used to a lot more garlic and butter flavor. - Grilled Skirt Steak - ok, I eat this a lot, and asked for it medium, it was actually closer to a rare in the middle. I know it's tough to cook, so I give a little leeway as a thin and relatively tough steak to deal with, but this was mostly charcoal grill flavor and not much else.. could be marinated more. - Asparagus and mashed potatoes were good as sides, though, kids like it Dessert: - The zeppole's were excellent treats for the table, thanks to our server for recommending as they were many pieces for the table to share! - Cannoli was rich, probably why they didn't get eaten as quickly - Pistachio gelato was excellent - Salted caramel gelato - not a fan personally but people who liked it enjoyed it - Tiramisu was in a small cup - I'm not a coffee guy, so passed on this, but everyone else who like coffee did like this, calling it flavorful and a good finish to a rich dinner Overall hit and miss on some of the food for my taste, oysters were the best dish of the night (lots of surprised people enjoying it, including folks that normally don't like oysters), and the eggplant parm would've made a great dinner, I think, if I had it all to do over again, I would've chosen that given it had a great flavor and balance. Note a 4% charge for processing on credit cards, and as a bigger party, had a gratuity included (not a surprise, this was discussed before so we were good with it).