We had a very impressive meal at Porcini Restaurant. A delicious crab cake appetizer, very well…read moreprepared Osso Bucco, Chicken pounded flat deliciously coated and served with a fresh salad, hand shaved parmesan cheese topped with a balsamic glaze. This place is operated by a young husband wife team who care what they serve. And serve at a very personable level. Chris is the executive chef and Alexandria is the General Manager. Worth the trip, especially if you have been at Sandy Hook for the day. If you live in the area, check them out, their personality is as good as the food.

Very Good! We haven't been in years but the food is still excellent. I ordered the spaghetti…read morecarbonara which was a surprise because the bacon was quite smoky. I thought it was a little overpriced for what it was, but Porcini is a BYOB so I get it Someone else in my party ordered the scallops which came out without at least six. For the price, I thought that was pretty good and my friend said they were very good. I will probably get them on my next visit. Another person in my party ordered a halibut special. She didn't like mashed potatoes so she subbed them for a sweet potato hash, and said the meal was delicious. My wife had the goat cheese ravioli which she didn't love, but full disclosure, on our way in to the restaurant we met a couple we knew who had just finished dinner and they recommended the goat cheese ravioli! So obviously it's good but just not everyone's cup of tea. It's a small cozy room, so a little loud in there, but definitely worth going. Perhaps going during the week would be a quieter experience?

Great pizza, amazing flavor and great price. Small place quaint and wish I lived closer. Friendly…read morepeople.

After watching sunset at the Sandy Hook Beach, me and my friends stumbled upon this pizzeria en…read moreroute home. We ordered Florida Deluxe pizza, chicken wings, garlic bread and sodas. The pizza and chicken wings tasted great. Despite serving delicious food, I am rating it low cause of two reasons: 1. The garlic bread never arrived. 2. Our server had a very questionable attitude towards us.She was constantly staring at our group. We were seated outside. When we asked for Chilli flakes and Oregano she asked my friend to get it himself which he did. We still tipped well.

Came into Christine's in Atlantic Highlands on a Sunday for dinner. First off, the service was…read moregreat. Very welcoming and hospitable from the hostess to the servers, and even the chefs made a point to say hello. You can definitely tell it's a local spot with a loyal crowd and friendly atmosphere. The appetizers were honestly the highlight of the night. We had the fried burrata, baked clams, and the egg rolls, and all were flavorful and enjoyable. The bread was also delicious. For entrees, we ordered the Chicken Margherita and the Rigatoni Alla Sharon. The chicken was decent, simple and comforting, but nothing particularly memorable. I felt like the chicken itself could have used a little more seasoning and flavor. The biggest disappointment of the night was unfortunately the pasta dish. The Rigatoni Alla Sharon was extremely overcooked to the point where the pasta was very soft and mushy. It lacked salt and overall just didn't have the texture or flavor you hope for in a good pasta dish. We were excited to share it and it just fell flat. Overall, I'd say the appetizers alone are worth trying, but the entrees were a bit hit or miss based on our experience. The atmosphere is cute, welcoming, and clearly loved by locals, and the staff truly were wonderful throughout the night.

we came here as a group of 6 and although the space was cozy, it didn't feel tight at all! The…read moreservers were great - super attentive, gave great recommendations and very friendly. Every dish we ordered exceeded expectations. They're very big portions but the quality is what stuck out the most. Ingredients felt fresh and dishes masterfully put together. Definitely a restaurant we'd come back to!

Loved seating outdoor. My gnocchi was excellent. They ran…read moreout of short ribs for the meatballs and pasta. However my husband said they were tender and tasty. Service was slow however the staff were kind and helpful.

Good food and good bread and oil. Very nice appetizers…read more Long wait and service needs to be re-tooled. A on floor, experienced manager who directs the servers and preps the tables by opening wine, bread on the table, informing specials or a printed specials menu. The servers need direction. Pasta was very good. Thank you.

Undici is a little piece of Italy in Rumson! The dishes are authentically true Italian, Freshest…read moreingredients, beautifully plated and consistently delicious! When you walk in you feel like you are in Tuscany, in their beautifully created indoor space, and their rustic Italian outdoor patio seating. The staff is always sweet and professional, we love our Sunday dinners there! Thank you Undici' for every detail both beautiful and delicious!

It's been a while , but Vicky and I were curious to see what had changed here at Indici since the…read morerecent rebirth The room was always very inviting , warm, and sensual in a way that keeps you captivated, nothing changed here. That we noticed. We sat at the bar with a truly pleasant barkeep named Devon. Great guy. Produced two stunning cocktails ( Awedome Negroni and blood orange Margaritas) He showed us the changes which were mostly operation things but also the new menu. ( I always liked the old menu but this one was also inviting ) He explained that they did away with pizza .. that's fine as I wouldn't think of going here for pizza .. that I'll do at Birravino .. we ordered the tuna appetizer which was delicious and fresh. Served in a chilled broth with Avacado nice dish. Vicky loved it ! I had the eggplant parm app which was also pretty authentic in its simplicity but with a fantastic sauce. I could have stopped there as it was so satisfying but no.. we needed. To try the veal malfadine which was perfectly al dente and the killer pork chop which was hands down one of the most delicious I've had in a while To finish we sampled the bambaloni, a zeppola type dessert which was nicely deep fried .. presented well and tasted great but I had a major guilt thing after eating such a heart attack invitation All told we love it here ..

Went on a date night to Proving Ground on a beautiful summer night…read more We started with some sushi getting the shrimp tempura roll. It was delicious I was surprised they even had sushi. For mains we ordered the truffle mac and cheese and the steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was on garlic break, the steak was cooked perfectly and the added fries were a plus. The mac and cheese was also delicious not overly cheesy just an all around good meal. Definitely worth checking out we sat outside and admired the boats and sunset. The food came out quick and hot. Service was polite and genuine.

I'm not usually a fan of dishes with a lot of tomato sauce, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this…read moreentrée as much as I had hoped. Maybe I misunderstood the description, but I expected the Creole flavors to come through more. Instead, the dish tasted heavily of tomato and seemed to be missing some of the additional seasonings I was expecting. The orzo was also overcooked, which made it very soft and easy to break apart. That said, the lobster bisque was absolutely divine, and the fries were perfectly crunchy. Despite my meal not being my favorite, the restaurant itself is beautiful. It was pouring outside during my visit, but the waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, which definitely added to the experience. I would still love to return and try some of the other items on the menu. I especially want to experience their outdoor seating--it looks absolutely gorgeous with the lighting! Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to giving it another try.

Pizza is always great. I have called and ordered 15 pizzas, salads and sandwiches, with really no…read morewarning. They are so accomodating! The BLT wrap is delicious!!

We catered for 30 people, the food was amazing. It was…read moreobvious that the ingredients were fresh and highly quality, Strongly suggest catering from them.

Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and a relaxing afternoon along the Jersey Shore made for the…read moreperfect lunch at One Willow. We skipped brunch and went straight for the seafood favorites, starting with fresh little neck clams and the bright, refreshing citrus calamari with fennel, yuzu vinaigrette, and citrus segments that tasted like summer on a plate. The spaghetti with local littleneck clams was packed with flavor, perfectly balanced with white wine, colatura, breadcrumbs, and aged Parmesan. Paired with an Arnold Palmer and the tropical "Vacation Mode" cocktail, it was the kind of meal that makes you want to stay by the water all afternoon.

The food was delicious, fresh, tasty. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful!! The server was…read morefriendly & the service was great!

I liked it Food was great…read more Servers were attentive Portions HUGE took a little longer for the food to roll out of the kitchen but I loved my company so worked for me Btw my rice was friggen awesome

We highly enjoyed Chilangos in Highlands NJ! We have been to chilangos many times since it has…read moreopened in the late 90s or early 2000s and it's great every time. Highly recomend for great food, cool atmosphere and attentive service!

I am borderline between a 2 out of 5 stars, but the food and location itself was very good bumping…read moreit to a 3. Strada has a great atmosphere in Atlantic Highlands and works well for a casual dinner or a night out with family and friends. If you can sit outside I would as the inside is very busy and somewhat cramped. The food was great and made with quality ingredients, but I found the staff somewhat underwhelming overall. While everything was prepared great, nothing really stood out or felt particularly memorable. We have been here twice and found both times the cramped space plus the hectic atmosphere/busy-ness made it difficult to have a good sit down conversation. The first time we went we waited an hour and a half after ordering to get our food-my fiance insisted on staying but I would have left at the 45 minute mark. The experience wasn't bad, but it also didn't leave me eager to return. There are some positives here, but considering the service, and overall value, I felt it was just average and didn't quite meet my expectations.

1. Napkin was dirty 2. Utensils were dirty…read more 3. Super loud for no reason couldn't even have a decent conversation 4. Couldn't even fill a small glass a water to the top. Only stopped by once to refill 5. Food took over 30 mins (pizza & pasta, as basic as it can get). The whole pie was 3/4 burnt crust & a floppy center, no flavor sauce and sodium packed toppings 6. Speaking of food, super mediocre & super salty. Not worth $80 Unfortunately I had a gift card to this place and the disappointment of knowing im going to have to go again pains me. Shouldn't be paying $20-$30 for a pie & around the same price for pasta. You're better off hitting up your local mom & pop shop & supporting them.