Went to Clarizio's Italian Ristorante and I'm still thinking about this meal closing my eyes…read moretonight. I ordered the pork chop and I swear it melted in my mouth faster than my paycheck disappears on Amazon. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and seasoned so well I almost stood up and applauded in the middle of the restaurant. Then came dessert... the cannoli cake. Whoever invented that deserves their own national holiday. Out of this world doesn't even describe it. I took one bite and immediately started questioning every other dessert I've ever eaten in my life. The staff was awesome, the atmosphere was great, and honestly I'd probably fight a small bear for another slice of that cake.

This past Saturday night was my husband and my first time dining at this restaurant even though we…read moredo live locally. Many of our friends have recommended Clarizio's to us but every time we gave thought about coming it has been particularly difficult to get a reservation on a Saturday night. I was working late on Saturday, so I was unaware that my husband was able to make a reservation for 8:30PM. Reservations are not made through Open Table. Instead, Clarizio's website send you to another site called Resy to make a reservation. What was shocking and disappointing is that Clarizio's hold your credit card number to secure the reservation and if you don't show a $25 fee is charged. My husband was so worried that they were going to count us as a no show because we were running a little late. He even tried to call to inform them that we were running late, but no one answered the phone. Luckily, Clarizio's called us because we were about 10 min late to inquire our whereabouts and we had just turned into the restaurant parking lot. Upon arrival, the hostess took us to a table set for 2 in a crowded dining room with all other tables holding large parties. Although it was crowded it did not take away anything from our wonderful dining experience! Our waiter John P was extremely nice and helpful especially after he learned that it was our first time dining here. Unfortunately, I was unaware that it was BYOB because I was working and was unable to check the website. Our waiter John eased our minds by saying that it was okay and that we would have to rely on their food to make a good impression. That certainly was no disappointment! Our food was so terrific, that we cannot wait to return and taste so many other delicious sounding items on their menu. John also told us that unless we have huge appetites, their entree portions were large enough to share. We were glad to take John's suggestion and shared the Zuppa di Pesce which was plentiful of shellfish in a tomato broth over angel hair pasta. We have had this dish in many other Italian restaurants and this was one of the best! This entree also came with one salad and I asked for an extra salad for me since we were sharing the entree. Not to go unnoticed was the crunchy outside and soft inside delicious bread. For dessert, we shared the Tiramisu suggested by John as it was his personal favorite. It was so light and flavorful that we too could make it our personal favorite! All in all this was a fabulous dining experience and I highly recommend this restaurant! Next time though, I will remember to bring a bottle of wine.

I stopped in at this local pizzeria and got dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I…read morewalked in and was greeted! I sat in the dining area. I ordered: Mussels Marinara Thin Crust Pizza Olives Bolognese Penne Shrimp Scampi Linguini Detroit Style Cheesesteak Pizza The food was really tasty with the Detroit Style Pizza being my favorite! It was sooo tasty! All in all a great experience!

Literally the most incredible bar pie I've had in a long time! You can get a plain, or hot honey…read moreRoni, which is my personal favorite. If you're looking for a lighter option, the chicken Caesar salad is crazy, complete with homemade dressing

Seasons is a staple food location for our family and extended family. Always excellent food and…read moregreat service!

Wish this place was good but the food sucks. Ordered the Caesar salad. Tasted like cheap bottled…read moredressing from ShopRite. Ordered eggplant rollitini and it was gross. Now the pizza...pizza is pretty hard to mess up but as the prior review said, it tasted sour and gross. We asked to be refunded for it after having 1 slice. I never send things back but at least there was no issue there. This place is down the street from me so I wish it was better. If the restaurant reads this, please make your own Caesar dressing and consider reworking your pizza recipe.

A group of 45 went to L'Olivias after a movie. Never been to this restaurant. Everything was setup…read morefor us ahead of time and we had plenty of seating. We had 2 salads on the table: one Insalata Della Casa and one Caesar salad. Both were cold and very fresh. The Italian bread was served hot and the outside was very crisp. They served us Fried Zucchini Sticks, fried Calamari as appetizers. The fried zucchini was hot and delicious. The calamari was fine just right and nut chewy. For main dishes we had Olivia's Rigatoni Vodka, Eggplant Rollatini, Chicken Marsala and sautéed green beans with oven potatoes. Dessert was small cannoli's and biscotti's with hot, strong coffee. There was enough food for everyone and we even took food home. They've been in business for about a year and the owner John is delightful and very accommodating. John' staff did a wonderful job and made sure we had everything we needed and more. Had a wonderful experience at L'Olivias and would go back with my husband for dinner. Good job everyone!

This place has been on my radar for a while ever since they've opened. I've seen pictures of the…read morepizza all over instagram and was planning on ordering pizza on my first visit. However, my friends and I were elated to see they had a great offer going on: 2 for $45. Each person gets a soup or salad, an appetizer to share, and an entree. This was as of February 2025 - unsure if this deal is still being offered. The Cesar salad was not my favorite, I didn't like the dressing and thought it was almost on the sweeter side? My friend and I ordered the meatballs to share. The meatballs were tender and absolutely delicious. The sauce was excellent. One of my favorites of the night. Since we were a group of four, a pair of us each did the 2 for $45 and we decided to share the entrees as a way to sample everything. We got two orders of the chicken parm, the gemelli bolognese, and the vodka rigatoni. My favorite of the three was by far the bolognese. The undertones of the tomato were greatly present and the meat was tender and hearty. The chicken parm was fine, nothing to write home about. The sauce for the vodka rigatoni tasted like more time was needed for the vodka to evaporate while being cooked. For a Thursday night, the room was well filled in their small and cozy, yet simple dining room. We had very attentive service all night long and our water glasses were always full. This is a nice restaurant and I hope to come back and try more offerings, especially the pizza.

This place is near Route 9 in Howell, NJ. I went there for a private dinner with about 20 people…read more Our dining area was neatly arranged and could accommodate around 20 more people. The service was excellent, with the staff repeating the day's specials multiple times until we made our choices. I tried the Grilled Atlantic Salmon, and it was tasty--you can never go wrong with salmon! The portion size was generous, and I was quite full just with the salmon. I would definitely recommend this place for private dinners and events.

5-Stars from beginning to end…read more I had to plan my MIL Repast- yes it all happens at some point in life- but she is the epitome of perfection when it comes to a MIL. So I made my appointment and met with Danielle & Jerry- the owner was away on vacation, so I did not get to meet him. Anyway we went over the menu and the expected # of guests and set the date and the estimated cost of the luncheon. Day of the luncheon came, tables were beautifully set in a very roomy side room. We BYOB'd it and they had ice waiting for us to chill the wine and bread & butter was on the table. We ordered the following: Appetizers- Calamari, Cold Antipasto and Sausage & Peppers Choice of salad, house or Caesar The Main entrees were choice of 6. Dessert was choice of Cannoli, cheesecake or tiramisu Beverage: Coffee, tea, water, soda Servers were exceptional, smiling, attentive, friendly and although they were very much present, they did not hover, shadow, very professional, considering the occasion- fantastic staff. Food was delicious- everyone commented on the dishes they chose and how much each portion was, huge compliments to the chef and staff. I ordered the shrimp oreganata and I absolutely loved it- I will without a doubt order it again. When it came time to leave, settling the bill was simple and easy, I paid cash for the tip put the rest on my CC . Now I see why so many of my Westlake Residents dine here!! My personal heartfelt thank you to the staff and owners of Christie's for helping my family celebrate the long and beautiful life of such an amazing woman.

My friend lives in the area and had been raving about La Mondina. Our friend group went to dinner…read morehere and had an amazing experience. The restaurant is gorgeous as you can see by the video of that fountain, you feel like you're transported to Italy. But the restaurant isn't just pretty, the food is absolute phenomenal too. Every dish I tried was excellent from the focaccia (one of the best breads I've ever had in my life, to the meatballs and right down got my entree everything was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The truffle gnocchi was one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had in my life and the chicken cutlet I ordered on top was also one of the best chicken cutlets I've ever had in my life (don't tell my mom or my wife). Our waitress was super attentive and kind as well so the service doesn't miss either. This might be my new favorite restaurant by the shore, definitely come check it out.

Unfortunately, our experience last night wasn't the greatest. We've been here three times over the…read morepast few years, and while the food has always been amazing, we've had some less-than-ideal experiences with the overall service. The first time we visited, our table was directly next to the bathroom, which wasn't ideal, but the food and drinks were so good that it made up for it. We decided to come back again last night, and once again, the food was wonderful. The veal parmesan was amazing. Unfortunately, the service was lacking. We arrived at 7:25 for a 7:30 reservation but weren't seated until around 7:50. We then didn't receive our drinks until about 8:20, and our food didn't come out until around 9:00. Giving four stars because the food truly is amazing and has been consistently great every time we've visited. We just wish the service and overall experience matched the quality of the food, especially when dining with a reservation.

Always great fresh food and service Get there early cause…read moreit can get crowded also suggest making a reservation just in case...

As always the food was world class. We have been coming here a few times a year and the food is…read morealways great. We started with the Fire Calamari. It's got a bit of heat to it but not so much that a person who had spicy issues wouldn't eat it. There was also a generous portion that the four of us had plenty for all. We also tried The Boy's Favorite which is a couple of meatballs and sausage smothered in sauce and mozzarella. This is another app that we have had before and rarely do we not have it. And again plenty for the four of us to share. For my meal I had the Shrimp Alfredo which was Alfredo sauce with onions, peas, prosciutto and the Alfredo sauce. And there could be no complaints on the lack of any of the ingredients as there was plenty of shrimp and prosciutto. After having the appetizers I still left with enough of my meal for probably 3 lunches. The others had great meals some of which they had in the past. My only issue was the service and time to get the food. While we placed the order for apps and the meal at the same time it took 45 minutes for the meals to come out. The apps came out in a fair amount of time, but three tables that ordered after we had our apps, had their meals come out 5-10 minutes before ours. We had a one year old with us and the anxiety to not cause others an issue was at the top of our thoughts. I'm going to attribute this one bad night and will return because the foods so good. But I pray the delivery time is better as our waitress kept telling us the foods almost there and I actually felt bad for her.

AWESOME!!!! Excellent food, service , atmosphere. An iconic Jersey Shore restaurant run by…read morelegendary restaurateur Joe Spano.

Delightful dinner tonight. Service was fantastic. Chef stopped by with complimentary appetizers of…read moreeggplant meatballs & zucchini fritters. Entrees were delicious & portions ample. Choice of salad or soup included. BYOB!! A favorite in the area.

Elegant Italian with exceptional service. Worth it for casual date night or for intimate parties.read more

As usual Casa D' Angelo delivers an excellent dining experience. With food, service and ambiance…read moreall top notch. The bonus is being a BYOB, it keeps the cost of dining here at a reasonable price point. No matter what we have ordered here we have enjoyed, with no exceptions. And, the servers are the best. Friendly and well trained on taking care of the customer. Bottom line CDA will continue to be a regular stop for my wife and I.

We were in the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try…read more I ordered the Gourmet Roll, with Sausage, pepper and onion - I liked this. This combo reminds me of my dad because he used to eat this. Hubs got the Grandma Veggie Balsamic slice. This has spinach, mushrooms, breaded eggplant and zucchini, and roasted peppers on a layer of melted mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. This was hubs' favorite of the two. He said that the combination reminded him of LA but with a better crust. He'd probably order this again. I thought this was ok and pretty healthy. Service was friendly and quick. Will return to try other items on the menu!

What a pleasant visit! Hospitality, smiles, then the…read moredelicious margarita slice...the crust, the sauce, the cheese, very satisfying. I learned they cater, so definitely I am having an office lunch catered with them. 5 stars for sure.