Update: I came back to Bosfa after our first visit in December, when one entrée issue kept the…read morenight from being perfect. This Saturday visit was excellent. Reservation was ready, we picked our table, and despite brutal cold weather (and door drafts every time someone walked in), service and pacing were great. They even made the seafood salad from my last visit by special request -- octopus, calamari, shrimp, arugula, lightly seasoned, great portion. Entrées were both strong: * Linguini vongole -- clean white broth, great pasta, solid portion * Pork chop with sweet/hot peppers, broccoli rabe, potatoes -- excellent chop, grilled then finished with tomato sauce and peppers (I usually prefer oil-sautéed peppers, but this still worked well) Interesting crowd difference: last time was a Friday bar crowd, this Saturday was a packed dining room and quieter bar. Excellent return visit. We'll definitely be back.

Pizza crust was one of the best I've had. Moneybag pasta was on the heavier side with the cheese…read moreand sauce so make sure to share this dish. Fried burrata was good but not good enough to get again-- you would love if you are arugula and balsamic fan. Steak and broccoli were good but the potatoes it came with felt unnecessary. Bread was amazing as well and had that yeast smell. Service could have been better as our waiter simply didn't engage in any conversation. Ambiance was good, everyone was dressed up just enough to match the vibes. Nothing too fancy of a restaurant though. Still water was also a plus Overall would come again!

Verana easily climbs into my top Italian restaurant choices! My meal was amazing from start to…read morefinish. Foremost, the restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with lots of greenery and elegant lighting. Our waiter provided top tier service throughout the night. The appetizers we ordered were perfect shareable bites and so delicious. The homemade focaccia was light and crispy. Perfectly toasted! This comes at the start of your meal for all of the tables. I loved the fried calamari, burrata and prosciutto, and the pear salad. I was most intrigued with the mussel flatbread appetizer. It was topped with a light buttery sauce and garlic. Very good! The meatballs were also a standout for me. In addition to an amazing start to my meal, I loved the cocktail options. From various spritz choices to Negronis, you can tell the cocktail menu was carefully crafted. Verana is known for the best chicken parmigiana. Not only did this dish deliver, but the portion size was unreal. Some of my dining party finished it. However, I have amazing leftovers for today. You have an option to get a side of homemade pasta. I went with the spaghetti. All pasta dishes are made from scratch. Other honorable mentions include the pasta normica and bolognese. Moving on to the sweet dessert options! The cappuccino's had a nice and bold coffee flavor. The pistachio gelato and apple tart were music to my ears! So fresh and really hits any sweet tooth. The tiramisu had a nice pairing of coffee flavor and cinnamon. My first dining experience at Verana will definitely not be my last. I can't stop talking about all of the incredible dishes that my family and I tried. Thank you Verana for an incredible meal!

ive been dying to try this place and finally got the chance to give it a try…read more the ambiance is great and the service is excellent. I wish the menu were a bit more diverse but the food is very good. had the duck and it was fantastic though I wish it was served with a starch. this place is pricey overall but worth it. likely would come back again.

From the outside? You'll never expect to see the amazing city like vibes they have waiting for you…read moreinside. There's Graffiti Art work everywhere, which makes you forget you're in a quiet town in New Jersey. Everything was so fresh and tasted so freaken good. You can tell they put pride into the dishes. Nothing was bland. The cheese?! Brooo it's DELICIOUS! Very acknowledged staff members, very inviting and cheerful. Pretty pricy for the area but you pay for the experience as well. I def need to come back.

Service was excellent from the hostess, to the waitress, to the server! Very pleasant and friendly…read more Ambience was a mix, while the visual was extremely nice and warm. Music was way too loud and urban, did not connect with the appearance. Food was ok, we got the mozzarella and prosciutto. It was ok. A little pricey and you had to pay $10 for the bread that most restaurants give for free. We also ordered the fried mozzarella with the hot honey, very good. For the main course we split the pasta and short rib entree, tasty, a little too salty. In summary prices were a little steep, food good, service excellent, ambience very good!

Still very much a go to restaurant for me and the family…read more Lunch is an excellent deal, including soup of the day, house salad and an entree. Crusty bread from a local bakery. Prices vary depending on the entree you get. Just beware that the prices for specials are significantly higher than all other lunch entrees. Ask before ordering so you're clear. Dinners are great here as well. My favorite dishes are... Every veal dish, chicken Murphy, seafood entrees, some pastas. My kids love the chicken Parm here. Plenty to choose from. Service is always great and speedy. You'll be in and out in an hour, if that's what you want. Desserts aren't homemade or anything like that - likely Restaurant Depot stuff. Still, the whole experience here, pricing, quality of food and did I mention... It's BYOB! Plus, they have a rewards system and you can earn points towards a free dessert. I've already accumulated like 9 or 10 desserts. And...no credit card fee here! Love that. If you come for dinner on a weekend, arrive early or late. Reservations only for larger groups.

I went to Bellissimo for dinner recently and had a nice time. It started out pretty cold and then…read morebecame stuffy and warm - the configuration of the restaurant is a bit strange, but we managed. Our food was pretty good, and the staff was attentive. They don't take reservations for parties with less than 5 people, but luckily we only waited about 5 minutes. The host and hostess tried to accommodate us, which was appreciated.

This restaurant is amazing! First, the menu has so many options from pasta to steak to seafood…read more Every dish is prepared by a master chef and is delicious. Secondly, the service is outstanding and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. There is a wide selection of wines and mixed drinks too. Last, we sat in the Sage Room, and the gas fireplace is so warm and makes you feel like you are transported to a time and place of years ago. The house was built in 1728 and is filled with history. This restaurant is top notch, and exceeds my expectations every time. Il Fresco is an exceptional restaurant, and I can't say enough about how outstanding this restaurant is. You will go back time and time again because this restaurant feels like home.

gave this place another try after many years and I'm sad to report the quality has gone down. what…read moreused to be a quaint restaurant now appears worn and run down, in need of new decor, carpeting, and chairs. the tablecloths have been replaced with paper and the charm and speed of the staff has dropped off. food was just okay, nothing really delicious. likely will not return.

i don't want to brag how good this place is want to keep to myself but wow this place is amazing…read more as soon as u walk in you feel welcome. waitstaff top notch. waiter Ken is awesome. so knowledgeable of the menu. food is insane nothing but the best ingredients come through in every dish. every dish i had was better then the next as u will see with my pictures meet the chef and he's so personal and so dedicated to his craft. yes your paying for the best ingredients but it's worth every penny. parking in the rear makes it easier. you have to find your way here to enjoy great food with a great atmosphere.

Solid dinner experience at Lanni's!…read more My friend and I had tickets for a local play at 8:00 PM so we made a 5:30 PM reservation at Lanni's. To my surprise, by 6:00, this place was hopping! Classic and inspired cocktail list. Very Italian-forward. We pretty much ordered our appetizers and entrees off the specials menu, because why not? The prosciutto and melon was by far the best we've ever had. The beef carpaccio was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. The bolognese was heavenly, and the lava cake was sinfully delicious. Our server was a riot. Personable, efficient, and funny. He truly elevated our experience! The decor is beautiful. I love the wallpaper. Home run!

Lunch specials are great! Food is terrific! Staff is so friendly and accommodating GG. They are…read morealways so cheerful!

Great local Italian spot in Tappan. Have driven past here many times over the years and after…read morereading the reviews decided to try it. Yelp reviews were spot on - delicious food, great service and casual low-key ambiance. Loved the special baked brie with shrimp app - chicken rollatini and veal piccata. Save room for dessert - excellent tiramisu and creme brulee --- highly recommend!

Best place ever for nice dinner outside or inside! Great Italian dishes , steaks, seafood and more…read more! Mendim the owner is wonderful as are Rob, Neb and Jason the manager. You will love it! Great take out dinners too!

This place is soooooo good!! Another BYOB that slays.. I also love two of the waiters there .. they…read moreare so nice .. they give complimentary apps! Rice balls and a cheese plate :)

My wife and I went here for a Saturday dinner. After street…read moreparking, we entered into a large dining room. Seated quickly, our server was kind and helpful. We ordered the Burrata appetizer, the Chicken Milanese and a Shrimp Francese. The Burrata was good, not great. My wife's Milanese was great, if a little heavy on the Balsamic. My shrimp were delicious. To wrap it up, we ordered a delicious Tiramisu to go. I will definitely give Cork and Crust another shot!

Stopped by for Sunday dinner with my boyfriend's family. The place is really spacious and decorated…read morein a classic, inviting way. It's BYOB, so keep that in mind. For appetizers, we got the steamed mussels in marinara and fried calamari both solid dishes. I especially enjoyed the marinara on both. For my entrée, I had the linguini and meatballs. The portion was huge easily enough for 2-3 people to share. The chicken parm was also a large dish. Some entrées are definitely shareable. Other highlights at the table included the lobster ravioli (that one is a smaller portion). I believe our server's name was Abbie (hope I remembered right) she was excellent, and the service overall was amazing. Even the bussers were great. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a classic, family-friendly dinner or an intimate gathering. Prices are also very reasonable.

The restaurant has a nice airy feel. Contemporary decor. I like the light fixtures. The food is…read moredelicious and comes out of the kitchen nicely timed. Our server even asked us if it was ok to start the dinners. Staff (including the General Manager) come around regularly to re-fill waters. Outside and bar seating available.

Hello again everyone, back again with another review. This time me and momma dukes went to a…read morerestaurant I have wanted to try for a long time and everything was perfectly pretty damn good. Being that it was on a Thursday barely anybody was inside and that was fine with me. I seen they had a pear drink and it was great and I had 2 of them. By the way pears are my favorite fruit of all time. For appetizer we had to get the calamari and it was delicious. For dinner for me I had pork cheeks and it was so fucking food and buttery tender. It came on top of creamy polenta and they were delicious. For dessert I had I had to the pb&j cannolis. That's the name reason I wanted to try this restaurant. I plan on going back real soon for the same thing but try a dessert for research purposes. Peace out .