Had an absolutely incredible meal- and experience at this husband and wife owned and operated…read moreestablishment. We are here for a football camp tomorrow- (we are from MA) and I found this place in a whim- and am so thankful I did! We enjoyed the eggplant rollatini special as well as the most amazing Caesar I've ever had- (I'm 100% putting grilled red onion on my own from now on). Then my son had the hand made Orichiette pasta and I had the Filet mignon. Bout OUTSTANDING! Our server, Gina, was wonderful- as was the teamwork of all the staff working together on a busy Saturday night. I felt like I was in Nonna's dining room- it was beautiful- I only wish I lived closer so we could come back again!

A local gem. Excellent food, cocktails, and service. Thrilled that they have reopened after…read morerenovating. Can't wait to go back!

Peel has one of a kind pizzas and dishes! They believe pizza should be fun and creative, and they…read morereally delivered! We started off with the meatballs. They come with whipped ricotta and crostini. Each bite was nice and tender, super savory and melt in your mouth. Their honey mustard chicken wrap was a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. With the different textures, it gave a nice crunch. Perfect item for takeout for a work lunch! Peel is always creating speciality pizzas to try, so we tried the Bombshell pizza (April 2025)! This lives up to its name - it is fiery, oozing with passion, and an explosion of bold toppings (fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, Calabrian chili, hot cherry peppers). And of course, you can never go wrong with the vodka rigatoni. Their pasta was al Dente and the sauce was rich and creamy with just the right amount of heat. So comforting and irresistibly satisfying! We polished off the night with a yummy little brownie sundae. This satisfied our sweet tooth and was the perfect serving size after indulging in all these carbs. Peel is the ultimate comfort food spot. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, this is a must try spot down the shore!

Have revisited here and there sometime for an upgrade. A very reliable Italian place that's so…read moreclose to home. Great pizzas with a nice crunch crust. Their counter slice selection is always changing and very creative exploring various combinations even including pickles or jersey corn and both were sooo good. They offer pastas and create your own pizzas as well. They have different nightly specials including half off dine menu. Keep in mind sometimes it looks closed from the outside due to some sort of film covering the window cause of the direct western sun.

Myself and my boyfriend went here for dinner and the atmosphere was perfect, the waitress was…read moregreat, and of course the meal was delicious (we did not leave a bite).

Ok ambience (crowded and noisy). Great service with obviously well trained servers. However,…read moreoverly salted food - 3 of 4 entrees enedible. Was crowded, we had waited for a long time didn't want to make a scene sensing most of the food back. Thought we would take the food home and slice off the top of overly salted chop, steak etc but still didn't work. Huge waste of money. We were so excited to have a chalie Palmer trained chef in the neighborhood - disappointed.

Here's the deal: awesome old school Italian place . Checked table clothes and great food!…read more The focaccia bread special is a MUST!! Pizza was delicious as are the other pasta dishes I'd definitely come back. BYOB

Our absolute go to !!! The pasta is so fresh the sauce is amazing ! The service fabulous. You just…read morecan't beat the Sunday sauce! I am very picky with my Italian food nothing ever beats my dad's cooking but Piancones is right up there!!! See you soon!

Illiano's is a little hole in the wall, Italian, family restaurant in Ocean Township, NJ. My…read morefriends wanted to take me to one of their favorite local places and the food was divine. The atmosphere is very casual. We ordered up a storm and ate like royalty! We started with a big mixed salad with provolone and shared a large plate of broccoli rabe in garlic and oil. Delicioso!! I had shrimp parmagianio over linguine, my one friend had sausage, onions and peppers over linguine and my other friend had chicken saltimbocca. We rolled out of there sated and happy with a ton of leftovers. Such a great homestyle Italian restaurant!!

First timer. Very pleasant cozy place that does a robust take out and delivery. We thought we'd try…read morea more local Italian spot. Great service, friendly, super fast service and food preparation. Has the chicken parm which comes with salad and pasta if you choose both. Or just a salad. Garlic bread was yummy. Portions were nice size. The red sauce was just okay, lacking something that makes it stand out. Will try again.

The unassuming exterior is the hard shell to this gem of a restaurant…read more White tablecloths and fresh flowers adorn the table to take you back to a classic time. The food is spectacular, fresh and made with love. Bread made in house and service is attentive. The lobster franchise is something so special and unique. Just go you won't be disappointed.

Excellent as always!! The cuisine, friendly staff and Manager Freddy always come through…read more Highly recommend!!

Olivia's II Pizza & Pasta is a great local spot. When Ruffino's Pizza (which served Eatontown…read moresince the 1970s) closed their doors and Olivia's took over their retail footprint, I know many customers hoped any successor pizzeria would be as good. Thankfully there's no need to worry. The staff is very friendly and the food is better than most offering similar Italian fare. I especially like Olivia's "Brooklyn Pan Pizzas", like their Grandma, Trenton Tomato, and OG Classic varieties. Pasta dishes are also very good. The Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro and Tortellini della Nonna are two of my favorites. Definitely worth checking out!

Grabbed a plain slice after I saw this place next to Habit Burger. I was coming from the inspection…read morestation and needed a quick lunch. I had already ordered at Habit, don't like the computer screen ordering. 7.45 for a plain burger with extra patty, then I saw Olivia's! I'm making it my business to try every pizzeria I can find now that I'm back in NJ. So I asked for a cancel order and refund and she took 10 minutes to basically tell me it might not go through! You can't make this stuff up. Anyway the slice I got charged 3% for cc use. A whopping .09 cents. The cheese: excellent Crust and dough ratio: excellent Friendliness of young man who took my order: excellent Would definitely eat her again Bon Appetit!

Excellent Italian food, service and ambiance. The veal dishes and calamari are excellent.read more

I went here for an event. The pizza served was the best pizza to date for me. I will be coming…read morehere for pizza from now on. Thank you to the event.

Nice big Italian deli with plenty of interesting food choices. They have a pizza station. They have…read morea bunch of Italian cheeses. They have a frozen section where you can get different types of ravioli, including ravioli with Gorgonzola stuffed inside, etc. They have a hot and cold food station, snacks, pastries fresh and packaged. 1. Eggplant parm - delicious and cheesy. Thin breaded eggplant. Few stacks. About 800 calories for one slice. 2. Meat lasagna - Ricotta filled and flavorful! Overall, I'd come again to try other food items or try snacks.

My fiance bought two sandwiches and a serving of eggplant parm. The young man behind the deli…read morecounter was not paying attention in preparing the sandwiches. My fiance requested oil and vinegar on his sandwich which it did not have. He requested lettuce and tomato on mine which it did not have. These young kids should be properly trained!! The eggplant parm was very bland! The sauce, breadcrumbs on the eggplant and the cheese had no flavor. It was very disappointing. With the hefty prices they charge, it is not worth it!

Happy to see a new place took over by Shop rite in West Long Branch…read more Even happier to try the pizza, and it is amazing! I am very picky about my pizza! Family owned and very friendly! Will be back to try the other things on the Menu!

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated Italian Pizzeria Restaurant offering New York Style thin crust…read morepizza, house made fresh pasta, ravioli, assortments of salads, subs and many authentic Italian dishes. We offer dine in or take out as well as catering on and off premise.