My husband and I went to the Valentine's dinner dance. It was a 4 hour event that included a wide variety of food, open bar and a DJ. The venue was beautifully decorated for the event. The staff was friendly and the food was absolutely fantastic. It was a sold out event so I was glad we bought our tickets in time. I only took one plate photo of the food because there were so many options, it would have taken all night to take more! Even the bartenders were great(we didn't have to wait in a long line whenever we needed another drink. We will be going back for another event soon ! read more

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2 days ago, i called in at 3pm for a catering order for 10 ppl, they stated it's only take out. Today, at the same time i came in for takeout and they stated they only do catering orders! It's such a big establishment & run by incompetence ! read more

I can't say enough about the team at Il Palazzo! They recently catered my daughter's Bat Mitzvah and everyone could not stop talking about the food! The team working the event were so wonderful and Nicole and Sal - amazing and accommodating every step of the way. I was literally trying to come up with another event just to have them cater, but the great news is that they also run the restaurant and we will be back again soon! So much food, we are still happily eating leftovers. read more

I have been here multiple times for catering events and small parties. Every time is a great gathering. The food is always great and the service is fantastic. Parking is easy as they have a small lot out front. The bathroom is due to be updated but no complaints. They do a great job of packing up all the leftover food at the end which is a nice plus to know the food isn't being wasted. read more

We did our son's first communion party for 90 people at il palazzo in May. Everything was perfect. Very easy to speak with Sal and Nicole. Delicious food , amazing cocktail hour and great drink!! read more

I ordered the brunch buffet on 1/25 for my Wife's birthday. Everything was outstanding! The staff at the restaurant are amazing . Well done!

Review is for a catered delivery order. Deli sandwiches and wraps were passable but the cold cuts definitely could have been sliced thinner, the ham was very thick. The chicken cutlet and mozzarella sandwiches were the only truly gross thing (quite a few cutlets with hard bits and tendons). Whoever prepares the chicken cutlets for these sandwiches needs to be more particular when trimming and preparing the meat. Potato salad and brownies were excellent! read more

We had my husband's surprise 60th here on 8/25. From the moment we inquired about the facility until the day of event, everything went smoothly. Nicole was a pleasure to work with booking the event. When I say they take care of everything, they take care of everything. We opted for the gold pkg so had buffet appetizers, then the buffet meal and finally fruit, pastries and cake for dessert. All we needed to do was send out the invitations. The day of the event we had 2 wait staff assigned to us. Ann and Mike were a pleasure to work with, were on top of everything, never made you feel rushed and ensured everything was going smoothly! The room is beautifully painted and decorated. Very spacious too! The buffet setup flowed very well! As for the food, everyone was raving about how delicious it was and kept asking if this really was all included in the pkg we chose. I'd tell them yes all included. We only added garlic bread and cannolis! In my experience, it is very rare to find a buffet where all the food is delicious, not dried out, and remains warm! I cannot say enough great things about our experience! If you are looking for a reasonably priced venue with delicious food and exceptional service look no further! You will not be disappointed having your event here! read more

We proceeded to throw a wedding shower for my daughter recently. Both Sal the owner and Nicole his assistant and the staff couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. They were very attentive to our needs and requests. The food was delicious and plentiful. All of my guests rave about the place read more

Calamari needed to be cooked more and better coating, plus no tentacles. I enjoyed the espresso

We went here for the dueling pianos. Show was decent and the food was very good for a buffet. Would absolutely go for another show and/or dinner. read more

Was very impressed with IL Palazzo over the weekend while we celebrated our baby's baptism! The food was SO good and delicious, they custom made our cake and the service was phenomenal - ( I recommend Paige!) The day was perfect and exceeded my expectations. From planning and being in contact with the event director Nicole, she made everything so easy and stress free. I would highly recommend them!! read more

Family owned and run. Good old school pizza menu with a full kitchen of Italian American options. Banquet rooms are very affordable for your event and plenty of parking as well. read more

I had my daughters graduation party here. From the first email I sent they were very responsive to all my questions . When I decided I wanted to book they sat me down and went over all the details from the bill to the color of linens. When I arrived to set up they offered to unpack my car . I did it myself but just someone caring and asking says a lot. As I was setting up (before the party) they made sure I was okay and served me coffee and water . These things seem very small but I feel like now a days most people don't care . I felt they were appreciative of the business they were getting. The room was beautiful and clean ! The food was amazing. At this time I had brunch . The waiter was super friendly and made sure everything was being done when I wanted it to be done . Can't say enough I recommend this place for your next party ! To add to this I get my food catered from here for Christmas Eve and they never disappoint . read more

IL Palazzo Restaurant & Catering - High school Graduation party - Italian Near Me - Wanaque, New Jersey

I'm new to the area and still exploring the restaurants. My wife and I truly enjoyed our dinner here tonight and had plenty to take home. The food was delicious. Truly was surprisingly fresh and you could taste the fresh basil. Also the service was impeccable. The people here are so kind. We will be back very frequently! read more

Great Italian food, service and ambiance. Really enjoyed the meal as everybody was served in a timely manner. Pictures all over the place. Authentic Italian worth the trip from anywhere in northern New Jersey. read more

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My garlic bread was fully burnt. My salad was made wrongly. The food was not Good and it's very hard to mess up a salad. Pass on this place.

We had an off site catering from them yesterday and everything was absolutely phenomenal. The food was so delicious and everyone raved over it. The service was amazing. The girls came and delivered it and set it up. Very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for any catering or just their food. read more

Best Italian food in the area! The Penne a la vodka and the grilled chicken Caesar salad is amazingMy family and I always ordering take out from the lunch specials. Highly recommend. read more

NICEST people. Delicious food. Their farmers market pizza is unbelievably delicious--a family favorite. We had a family repast here and a baby shower and both were really very personal and nice. I would highly recommend them for dine in, takeout and/or a private party. read more

Just got 2 of their Valentine's Day Specials. Food was delicious, the portions are huge, and the staff is fantastic. It's nice to have such a good, family-owned business in Wanaque! read more

Food was ok, veal was mushy. Chicken dish was good and tender. Small salad was ok. No bread served with an appetizer of mussels ( which was excellent) . But for the price of the dinner some bread would have been nice ! read more

I didn't like the food at all. We got the garlic bread to eat with our meals. I got a full loaf. It's more garlic bread than you could ever imagine. If I had my entire family over I could have sent them home with garlic bread. We got the eggplant rollatini and as I sit here writing this 2 days later my girlfriend has just finished chewing on her first bite. It was essentially an abnormally large amount of cheese wrapped in eggplant flavored gum. I got the nonnnas dish. Awful. Don't get it. Won't be eating here again. read more

Ordered from door dash food was terrible, cold cuts in the antipasto were bad. Threw everything out did not want to get sick. This place would be a hit if you have never ate anything but sewage your entire life. read more

WHat I Love about this place is that it is run by family. Love that about Il Palazzo. Tonight we just had cappuccino and dessert... we made everyone around us crave it too.. next thing you know about 10 more capps were ordered... no kidding... lol... Our waitress a family member was so attentive not only to us but to all her tables and she made sure everyone was pleased.....the people sitting next to us shared stories and we all had laughs... its that kind of place.... read more

IL Palazzo Restaurant & Catering - Thumbs up - Italian Near Me - Wanaque, New Jersey

Been going here for at least 30 years. The pizza is among the best around, the chicken parm heroes used to be so big, you couldn't close them, but over the years they are closer to normal size, but still very good and made with real chicken. Good family owned business, when your sick of chains. read more

IL Palazzo Restaurant & Catering - Chicken Parm bliss. - Italian Near Me - Wanaque, New Jersey

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Hit or Miss My office has eaten here numerous times. On most occasions, we order to go and the drive through window is extremely convenient. We order from their lunch special menu which is pretty reasonable. I personally can recommend the gnocchi with chicken in Gorgonzola sauce. Most of the time the food is pretty good but then again: Today my office went to eat in as it was a co-workers birthday. We had forgotten that unless we have an hour and 1/2(at least) for our lunch break....Don't Eat In! We sat there for over a 1/2 hour before we realized that we had to take our order to go. Upon arriving back at the office, the reviews from my coworkers are as follows: Shrimp Scampi (Mine) It was tasty but nothing to write home about Baby Back Ribs (My Pregnant Co-Worker) 1.They were not baby back ribs 2. No Coleslaw as advertised(pickles substituted...she may be pg but she doesn't want pickles) 3. Onion rings were requested and fries were given 4. The ribs tasted old & dry 5. They used extra bbq sauce in a failed attempt to camouflage the dryness 6. Not ONE item on the plate was as advertised. Cheese Ravioli Parmigiana The ravioli was ok but the sauce was watery. We are hoping that their version of "light sauce" was not to add water to it. She just meant a little sauce. Burger & FF which she substituted Onion Rings: One step above fast food. Tuna Sandwich (The Boss) Special Request: Olives & Pickles with nothing other than tuna: The boss says it was tasty ...as usual (he gets the same every time :) ) Tilipia with salad: A nice & tasty large piece of fish on a very sad small amount of salad. I am giving 3 stars as we can not define our entire experiences with this restaurant by this visit. If we did, the score would have been one based on my pregnant co-worker's order alone. But if you stick with the classic italian dishes, your most likely going to enjoy your meal. read more

Had my future daughter in laws bridal shower here and was so happy I did! Sal was so helpful, the service was great and the food was delicious. It was a beautiful brunch and all my guest kept telling me how much they enjoyed it. Il Palazzo is a wonderful place to have a party !! read more

My husband and I moved to the area about 6 years ago...truthfully it took us a couple years to try Il Palazzo...it just looks a little funny from the outside. I am glad we stopped judging a book by its cover. Delicious homemade meals, family run, family friendly. I will say that I do not like the way the eggplant parm/rollentini is prepared but overall it is good food that is close to my house. My 2.5 year old son is welcome there and offered extra food or cheese if we ask for some at no charge. I have seen the owner through 2 pregnancies since we started dining at this establishment...atmosphere is important and though it is small and not much to look at the people are nice. read more

The place has a couple fairly nice banquet halls. They aren't large, but they're good for a birthday party or some such event. I think that's where the pros end, though. For a pizzeria, they are a little overpriced, and their pizza is sub-par at best. I have yet to have a meal from there that I would call good in any way. If you want a place to host a party for some kids who don't know any better, and you want to have it catered on the cheap, Il Pilazzo might be the place for you. If you're looking for a decent pizza or some other quick Italian for a movie night at home, you'll probably be better off going elsewhere. read more

I went in on a Saturday at noon for a quick slice and they had no pizzas ready for slices. Nothing inviting about this place. Went one other time before and was not good. How are they still open . read more

We had my son's 2nd birthday party here if I was rating just the food I would have given 2 1/2 - 3 stars but throw in the service and you get my 1 star rating We were assigned 2 servers who were missing most of the evening 3 times we had to go looking for them in the back where they were on their phones. Our party was for 4 hours 1 hour and 45 minutes into the party they were pushing us to have our cake. But the real kick in the teeth came when I got my final bill the charges were as listed in the menu but there was a $150 service charge on the bill we inquired if this was the gratuity but were told no and the girl said she hears people complain about that all the time I guess we are not the only people that the owner puts in a surprise charge. I will never use this place again and I will not be recommending this place to anyone I do not appreciate extra charges tacked on they were not part of our contract read more

I'm updating my last review... This family has kept their business open with a drive thru window throughout this pandemic. They have created several delicious family meals that are very very reasonable and like I said before the food is very good.... Thank you read more

I had called Thursday of last week to see if they would be taking regular orders on Christmas Eve and they said yes. So I went to order on Christmas Eve and I said I would like to place an order and the owner said we are not taking orders and hung up in me!!! So I called back and told him that it was rude and I was told they would take orders he told me he was way to busy with regular orders. I said that I was going there for 35 plus years. And he said he was not dealing with it and hung up again on me. It like he only cares about the catering end and not the everyday people. read more

My family had a repast here after my brothers funeral. Sal and his mother were extraordinarily gentle and kind. The arrangements were completed within minutes and they took care of everything from there. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. We felt well cared for. And there was plenty of food left to take home. They provided containers and bags to pack up what we wanted. I really can't say enough nice things about this establishment. read more

The wait was a little long for a table but once I was sat down I was greeted with a smile the food was quick fast and didn't taste like it was quick and fast so Bravo to the cooks and the friendly service that I received read more

Went here for a party and I have also been here for other parties but my most recent was not as good as the others. Food was blah and service very slow. (Dec.2012) read more

Food is delicious, make sure you save room for dessert! I couldn't be more pleased with the owner, staff and our meal! A great place to host an event! read more

Apart from getting off of the 197 NJ Transit bus from New York here, I've actually come in here to eat with my mom and aunt a couple of times. Today, we came in for lunch and had some plain and simple pizza. It was very good. Their lunch special prices are attractive and the food fills you up. I had a pasta dish here once that was good as well. Today I had a personal sausage pizza (small size) with a good thin crust. The interior ambiance is warm and hospitable as the place is family owned. Our waitress (might have been the owner) was very kind, warm, and courteous. They do catering to large parties as well and have other beautiful areas of the restaurant including a nice large formal dining room. A great place in this very small town that I hope to keep revisiting. read more

Do not eat here if you want real Italian food. Small portions and lousy food. Dishes are loaded with garlic, and it ruins the meal.