Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall is one of those places you almost don't want to tell people…read moreabout--because then you'll have a harder time getting a table. Luca's Ristorante is a hidden gem that proves you should never judge a restaurant by its parking lot. Not long after we were seated, we were greeted by Luca -- a Luca and not the Luca. Still he was warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about his restaurant, taking the time to walk us through the menu and checking in throughout the meal without ever hovering. Luca's has a partial liquor license, offering a modest wine selection but is otherwise being BYOB. As we were told with a smile, they're much more interested in what's ON your plate than what's IN your glass. We started with two excellent appetizers. The arancini, already a family favorite, were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and disappeared from the table faster than anyone was willing to admit. The Polpette, Luca's signature meatballs with pine nuts and raisins, certainly earned the praise they've received from NJ.com as some of the best in the state. Even if raisins in meatballs sound unusual, trust the process. The restaurant proudly calls itself "A Taste of Ischia," the beautiful volcanic island in the Bay of Naples, and the seafood absolutely lives up to that promise. My squid ink pasta with octopus (the Polypus) was outstanding, with perfectly tender octopus and beautifully balanced flavors. The scallops were buttery, sweet, and cooked to perfection, while the Ischia -- loaded with mussels, clams, and calamari -- was every seafood lover's dream. The rest of the menu proved just as impressive. The Pappardelle, featuring burrata and a rich Bolognese sauce, was a huge hit, while the Romolo, a comforting combination of chicken, pasta, bacon, and sauce, was another winner that had no leftovers to speak of. If you somehow still have room after dinner, Luca's offers a nice assortment of gelato. But do yourself one favor: don't leave without ordering a cappuccino. Rich, foamy, and expertly made, it's the perfect finale to a memorable meal. If you find yourself in Somerset, just a few turns off Routes 287 or 1, make the stop. You'll be greeted by a wonderful staff, treated to outstanding food, and very likely leave wondering how a restaurant this good has been hiding in a strip mall all along.

This was our second visit to this very pleasant restaurant, and it won't be our last. Our party of…read moresix including two young children was hungry after a busy day. Our order included the following: * Deep Fried Brie served with caramelized onions: $15.95 * (2) Soupe à l'oignon Gratinée - traditional onion soup: $14.95 * Jambe D'agneau Braisée - new zealand lamb shank braised in port wine reduction served over israeli couscous, carrots, mushrooms and onions: $36.95 * Steak au Poivre/au Poivre Vert - two 4 ounce medallions of filet mignon with black peppercorn rub: $39.95 * Pommes Frites (hand cut french fries) $8 This place has the casual look and feel of a Paris bistro, and I really like the vibe. You can sit at tables or the large bar, we chose the former. The service was very good, accommodating and friendly. The food was nicely executed. My lamb shank was tender and tasty. I sampled the steak and thought it was nicely cooked, loaded with flavor and also very tender. The brie was tasty, and didn't seem to heavy, which was surprising as it was deep fried. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here.

Went for lunch on a weekday. I haven't been to a French restaurant in a long time in part because…read moreso many have closed which seems strange to me . I take it,it's a matter of fashion. Any way I had an escargot appetizer. I love snails. I wish they had frogs legs! I had the lamb shank for the main course. My wife had the bouef Bourgogne pot pie (apologies for misspellings ; auto correct is fighting me on this one). The food was excellent. The service was good.They make good cocktails and I a sazerac , something I last had in New Orleans, a long time ago. The ambiance is pleasant and parking is easy.The prices, about what you'd expect. We had dessert and coffee. Oh the bread is very good. Highly recommended!

Came here on a recent work trip and was pleasantly surprised. It's located inside a Marriott so…read morecould be very hit or miss but this place is definitely one of the better restaurant/bar I've been to. Chicken wings - highly suggested! Brownie with vanilla ice cream - must have for your sweet tooth. Burger - was really good all things considered. This is a great place to come eat or take up to your room if you're tired after a ling day of work or play!

I had the breakfast buffet and it was phenomenal on all 3 days I stayed at this hotel. I finally…read moredecided to have dinner and was amazed. This place is great for a hotel restaurant. I had the salmon and the apple and goat cheese salad for dinner. Salmon was cooked perfectly, salad portion was generous and it was delicious. Bar staff was awesome for a Wednesday night! Very attentive. Will be back on my next business trip out. William killed it!!!

My husband picked up combo #2 yesterday. $33 plus $4 upgrade for live crawfish. Spicy boom sauce…read more Best seafood boil I've ever had. Everything was so incredibly fresh and delicious, and well priced. The spicy level is quite spicy, so I may go for medium going forward but that's just my preference! This will be my new spot for seafood boils, excited to try the rest of their menu as well! 10/10

Seafood Boil 787 Shoppes Blvd…read more North Brunswick, NJ 08902 #4 Choice Combo This gigantic bucket comes with snow crab leg, shrimp, crawfish, clams, mussels, and a couple of side dishes. It was a wide variety of seafood and it almost equivalent to being down the shore. Our server was phenomenal; she checked on us multiple times. This wasn't the best seafood boil I explored. The crabs weren't meaty enough and I did not enjoy the taste of the crawfish. If I ever return, I will most likely purchase mussels and clams. #seafoodboil #northbrunswicknj #snowcrab #crabslegs #shrimp #clams #blackmussels #grrenmussels #crawfish #choicecombo

Went last night and had a great meal. We occasionally eat Indian food so don't always know what we…read moreare getting but are willing to try. The food was delicious, plentiful and appropriate amount of heat ordering medium. Reasonably priced too!

Kurry Zone 120 Cedar Grove Lane…read moreSomerset, NJ 08873 Chicken Keema Samosa Garlic Naan Chicken Tikka Masala Tandoori Chicken This Indian restaurant offers a variety of fine dining Indian cuisine. Prepare to have the spice of your life! The samosa is a fantastic starter. It's filled with chicken and many secret ingredients. The garlic naan is great for dipping in the chicken tikka masala butter sauce. Although most of the chicken chunks are drowned in the butter sauce, there's still plenty to serve 1-2 people. Thr tandoori chicken goes well with mint cilantro chutney sauce. This green sauce may have an awkward color, but it gives the perfect kick to this bone- in chicken plate. There's plenty of seating if you decide to dine in. Keep the water handy as you'll definitely need it to wash down the spices!

The food here is so so amazing. Great portion size and the staff is super friendly. Oo also the…read morehomemade hot sauce I forget what it's called but so so fire

This place is serving up some perfectly cooked and juicy chicken strips . They have a nice crunch…read moreand the portions are pretty big. They made it all the way home still going that crisp . They were having a special 10 pieces for $14 and it feed 4 of us . They also make these delicious Belgium waffles . Also they have this double patty smash burger that waThe sauces they are pretty good some a tad too spicy for some people in my household. Service was decent we waited about 20mins for our order . They have a few tables inside if you want to dine in . They are definitely worth a try

Stage House Tavern 1719 Amwell Rd…read more Somerset, NJ 08873 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast The restaurant entrance looks like the front of a house surrounded by grassland. Not actually has a full size bar, indoor dining area, and an outdoor patio. This is a slight variation from a traditional chicken Parmesan entrée. The cutlet was prepared differently. The edges were pounded thin and had a crispy texture. The center of the cutlet was thick and chewier. Hidden beneath the cutlet was house made spinach linguine. It's different from typical pasta, but it has an acquired earthy taste. The appearance of the vodka sauce isn't the most appealing, but it tastes a lot better than it looks. The sauce was thick and creamy and had chunks of tomato. I highly recommend requesting an additional cup of sauce for full flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this plate. The minor drawback was we arrived while our server was ending his shift during our meal. We were assigned another server and it lead to miscommunication. #stagehousetavern #chickenparmreview #parmesancrustedchickenbreast

Just returned from Easter Brunch at Stage House Tavern with my husband. There were only two of us…read more We had an 11:15 AM reserveration. The restaurant was not yet crowded, yet my husband and I were put essentially in an "alcove" seating area away from the main dining room. Absolutely no ambiance, right next to the beverage area where the servers gather and also where the high chairs and booster seats were stored. When I noted my displeasure, I was met with, "Sorry, we're really busy today and we can't seat you elsewhere." There were many other empty tables in the main dining room and also empty hightop tables in the bar area. The buffet food was overcooked and cold. The coffee tasted like it was made last night. Total of our bill was $157.00 (and we paid an additional 3% on top of this for credit card). Yes, we knew what it was a head, but they also added an automatic 20% tip and the bill still suggested that we give our server a tip, who we had to follow up with for another cup of coffee, milk and water. Extremely disappointed. We won't be coming back here for a holiday meal.

Not pictured: the naan here was probably some of the best naan I've ever had, it was super fresh…read moretasting and I could have eaten it by itself! We got palak paneer and masala roast chicken. We got both medium spicy but the chicken definitely had a kick where the paneer did not. They were both delicious though. It was my dad's birthday and we ordered two desserts and they were kind enough to bring us a third one with a candle in it for him. One thing I didn't like was the ras malai tres leches dessert, I've had a similar dessert to this at many different places and this one had a lot of different fruits mixed into it (grapes, apples) and that wasn't mentioned on the menu description. I would suggest some more clarity on the menu with descriptions of items. But overall, great food!

We went to BHOG on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The ambiance looked good and the staff were…read morewelcoming. We ordered veg thali. Everything on the thali was delicious and unlimited. They had uttapam and manchow soup to begin with. For the main course, they had 3-4 curries, sambar, dal, rice, pulao, puri, raita, and papad. For dessert, they had gulab jamun pudding which was delicious. The food was great too. Would love to visit again soon.