Marino&#x27;s Trattoria

We ordered a whole pizza pie, half pepperoni, and half sausage. The pizza crust is perfect. The…read moreside crust is soft inside and a little crunch on the outside. The under crust has nice charring! The topping was plenty. The sausage covered the four slices. And the pepperoni almost covered the other four slices. There was a lot of cheese covering. It's been 2008 since I had their pizza. Really don't know why I waited that long. But no more. One of the top pizza restaurants in the area. Will be going here soon again. The order of zeppoles were shaped like doughnuts. It was ok. It was on the chewy side. Probably better if it was more fresh. Order ahead so you don't have to wait! They are very busy and I know why! Love the pizza!

I stopped in with my family today to place a large, last-minute pie order for a family gathering,…read moreand I was blown away by the experience. Despite how busy they were, the owner went out of his way to make sure our order was ready quickly. He--and the entire staff--were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. To top it off, the owner surprised us with free Italian cookies, which was such a thoughtful gesture and truly made our day. Their outstanding service and hospitality have earned my loyalty--I'll be coming here forever.

Lasagna. Done!!

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Angelina's Tavern

4.2(143 reviews)

3.5 mi

Holiday party was here tonight. First time dining in, in awhile. Pizza and drinks were so good! We…read morehad an assortment of pizzas, but I loved the Margarita and Peppa Pig ones. So much flavor! The server was very attentive, although I didn't catch his name.

Came here on a friday night for dinner. The place is really…read morechill. We ordered the penne vodka with chicken, angelinas pizza with pepperoni, and garlic tots. The food came out pretty quickly. Everything was delicious and the services was great. I would defiantly be back.

Busy Wednesday night

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Diavolo

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4.1(62 reviews)

1.0 mi

Local sit down and take out Italian restaurant. Decent pizza. Made fresh and takes some time to…read morecome out. Not very well done crust. Service is friendly and warm. The chicken francese is very saucy, good chicken not overly breaded, nice and unhealthy - the way I like it. Overall, good local option for pizza.

The place is a nice small Italian restaurant. It is BYOB. We ordered 1/2 dozen Buffalo wings for…read moreappetizers. They were perfectly cooked. The wings were crunchy outside and moist inside. They put enough hot sauce. For the entrees, we ordered linguine with white clams sauce. I should have mentioned low sodium with the clams sauce, but forgot. The linguine was over done. I like my pasta a little firm. The clams sauce was too oily and salty. If the cook cut down on the salt and olive oil, I would have enjoyed my dinner more. I little of everything goes a long way. We also order manicotti. It came with three. The ricotta filling was good. I personally like a little more fresh parsley in it. The red sauce was also salty. It was have been very good if the cook cut down on the salt in the sauce. For desert, we ordered three zepolles. They were the best part of the dinner. They were hot and perfectly fried. They are not heavy compared to other Italian restaurants. All in all, I would try this place again but would tell the waitress to have the cook cut down on the sodium! It is so nice when you enjoy the food you are eating! The prices of the entrees are very affordable. It is not the bad of a place .

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

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Buffalo wings

Water & Wine

4.0(296 reviews)

0.8 mi

•$$$

Water & Wine Ristorante is truly one of those places that gets everything right. The food is…read moreabsolutely amazing, but what really keeps me coming back is the exceptional service. Both bartenders are always so welcoming, attentive, and accommodating, especially with the little alterations I sometimes make to my orders. They never make you feel like you're asking for too much. They both have fantastic personalities and genuinely know how to make their customers feel special and appreciated. The rest of the staff is just as wonderful. The food servers are always so sweet and attentive, whether they're bringing out the fresh bread with that incredible compound butter or serving the meal itself. Every interaction feels warm and welcoming. Amazing food, outstanding service, and a staff that truly understands hospitality. Water & Wine consistently makes you feel like a valued guest, and that's what makes it such a special restaurant. I can't recommend it enough!

this review is based on the Poor Attitudes of the two bartenders that were working at the bar for…read morehappy hour on Friday last night. when we first sat down, the two bartenders, a male and a female were talking to the hostess pretty much ignoring us we had to say, excuse me can we order a drink? They never even offered us a water with our drinks. We proceeded to order two drinks and happy hour meatballs right off the happy hour menu pointed to the meatballs and she proceeded to charge us the full dinner price instead of the happy hour price so be sure to check your bill as well... especially when you do go for happy hour. I could understand if the bar was jampacked. We were the only two people sitting at the bar... As for the food at dinner, everything was decent. I had the salmon the waitress at the table was lovely.

Dinner with lake side view

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Houdini Pizza Laboratory

4.2(231 reviews)

2.7 mi

4.5 out of 5…read more The vibe here is unexpectedly chill for a pizza spot, almost steakhouse-like, with a huge wood-fired brick oven anchoring the room as the centerpiece. I sat at the bar and was handed a short, simple menu. Service was exceptional the whole night, attentive without being overbearing. Started with the Caesar salad, deconstructed and nothing like the classic version. The dressing and nuts gave it a nice twist that worked. The meatballs were a mixed bag. Texture was spot on, and the basil added something nice, but overall they were bland. Needed more garlic, and I couldn't pick up the umami from the parm or the saltiness from the prosciutto. More of both would've balanced it out. The pizza was the real showstopper. Perfect char, perfect chew on the dough. The habanero pie with pork loin had just the right amount of spice, every bite landed. Overall, I'd go back, and next time I'm trying the truffle oil on the habanero

We ordered carry out pizzas (on a weekday) but upon entering the store, we really enjoyed the…read morevibe/atmosphere and we will be taking our family back to dine in next time. We ordered 2 pizzas and the carbonara. The pizzas were good. The folks were friendly and greeted us as soon as we entered the restaurant. There is some parking but if the place is packed, we're not sure where else to park. We would be coming back with the family on a sunday (and possibly need to update this post)

Hand written note and wonderful "Guido Pie"

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Half Habanera/Half Prosciutto & Arugula

San Remo Pizza & Restaurant

3.9(58 reviews)

0.4 mi

The Grandmother's Pizza was excellent. Great taste. Much better than any other pizza restaurant in…read moreour area . Try it you'll like it .

I order Shrimp Marinara Dinner/ Shrimp w/ mussels in a mild sauce over linguini and two orders of…read moreGarlic Knots with extra garlic and garlic sauce. well the Garlic Knots came over cook,hard and dry. Also no mussels. ( This order took over one hour and 10 minute ) call the store and complain about the garlic knots and the missing mussel. They were giving no kind of remorse. they offer to give a free meal but I said no and that this is the last i will order from them. San Remo is under so call new management, way to go.

Our catering fruit lover trays, includes grapes, watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, oranges, & mangos.

Mango Habanero pizza

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Chicken Giambotta, sauted mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and chicken

Pasta Totti

5.0(1 review)

1.7 mi

Amazing fresh pasta that tastes homemade. This is a heaven sent if you don't have time for home…read morecooked food. Friendly and helpful service over the phone, quick delivery, and overall wonderful experience from start to end. My family enjoyed every morsel.

Italian Village

3.7(150 reviews)

2.3 mi

Enjoyed the chicken parm pizza and a garlic knot today. Great fast service. Peaceful early lunch on…read morea Wednesday. Got to watch the ultimate Knicks comeback playoff game on replay and then watched my pizza. Life is good.

I mean look, it's not the fanciest Italian or pizza joint, but food is solid, it's nearby, and…read moreportions are generous. What more can I tell you? My only regret is not having more photos, because I usually eat everything right away as soon as I get home. If that doesn't scream comfort food, then what can I say?

Red spaghetti sauce Penne Alla Vodka :/

Suppose to be Penne Alla Vodka ( it's red spaghetti sauce )

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Penne, à la Vaca

Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern

3.6(96 reviews)

2.7 mi

We decided to give this spot go while staying in the area…read more Its always a great start when you walk in and The place is clean & the employees are polite. They seated us quick and made sure we had what we needed. Me personally am Not into crispy pizza. I like to be able to fold my slice without any crunching. The pizza itself had great flavor, my wife had a grandma w pesto and loved the flavor. She isnt into crunchy wither but that does not take away from the taste. My chicken parm sub was good, i am use to having plenty of mozz on my chicken parm and this had very little. A sub is just not for me, i am a Hero guy. I like it to be hearty and this had a panini feel to it. We Loved watching the young man teach the other gentleman how to make the pizza.. he had such passion that it made my experience sitting where i did extremely fun. Kudos to that young man, team played for sure!

My first time at Granos was for their Galentine's event! The dining room has a classic, cozy "old…read moreNY Italian" feel with beautiful tile work. We started the night with drinks: the sparkling Cosmo, Cupid's Kiss, Sangria, and finally, an Espresso Martini. I highly recommend the Cosmo; it was just sweet enough, and the edible glitter made it so festive. As for the food, we started with complimentary garlic bread and oil. I could have easily eaten a dozen; the bread was soft on the inside with a perfect crust, and the oil had great Italian seasoning with a light hint of spice. For appetizers, we ordered the sausage and potatoes (which came with peppers, a nice touch), the Caesar salad, and truffle fries. For our mains, we tried the orecchiette, bucatini carbonara, mushroom and spinach gnocchi, chicken saltimbocca, and penne vodka with a chicken cutlet. The highlights were the bucatini carbonara and the mushroom and spinach gnocchi! Everything came out in a timely manner, and our waitress was super sweet and constantly checked in on us. I'd definitely say it's worth a visit if you're in the area!

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Jessica M.

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3

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14 years ago

Even though we share the same last name, we are not related! We have been ordering from Marino's since we moved to Watchung in 1998. Some things in the restaurant have changed, some of the owners have changed, but one thing still remains the same: "The Eggplant Rollatini!!!!!!" . Not sure if it's the ham they put in the middle or any other secret ingredient, but is by far the best eggplant rollatini, ever! I order a tray when I have friends over and it always gets rave reviews! My second favorite is "Caprina Salad Pizza", it truly gives a whole new meaning to pizza, no cheese, just a little sauce topped with a wonderful salad with goat cheese, cranberries and walnuts. Make sure you order it with the dressing on the side. Also, they have recently remodeled the restaurant side, it's super nice, casual and you can bring your own wine. Best Italian food in town and around!!! read more

John D.

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77

64

11 years ago

Simply the best. Marino's Pizzeria has been around since before I was born and I've consistently used it as a place to bring my friends, business partners and mother (almost every Sunday) because of its great food. The restaurant is classy and always clean. My favorite thing to get is the buffalo chicken pizza and he pepperoni pizza; but the chicken and eggplant parm is one of the best in the whole area. Beside all those great things, the best thing by far is the management. Lenny and Jeff know how to run a fine dining experience; hands down the best. Try it out! read more

Robert J.

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2

0

10 years ago

Do not waste your time here. They have a small cramped dark dinning room, with many of the table cloths filled with holes. The food is sub-par, but very inconsistent and expensive. One dish can be completely different another day you order it because of lack of communication in the kitchen. If you are just thinking of getting pizza or slices from here again don't waste your time the pizza tastes like cardboard with canned tomato sauce and cheese. Very displeased with this business and recommend you do not ever come here. read more

Cheryl T.

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7

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11 years ago

Everything that I have tried is exceptional. I have been eating at Marino's for over 3 years. The ingredients are always top notch. Every piece of pizza is great. I personally love the grandma pizza and chicken murphy! They also make great sausage and meatballs. AND they deliver - even on Sundays! I highly recommend Marinos! read more

Tim B.

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2

0

9 years ago

Wouldn't recommend pizza is pretty bad there's plenty of better opinions in the areas. If your looking for a sit down dinner I would also recommend another place. The cheif is loud and annoying I could hear him in the small dining room when he was in the kitchen. My advice find another place to eat. read more

Joe A.

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2

0

6 years ago

Too expensive 2 plain slices and a drink 8.50 you can keep your pizza. pizza was ok not worth 8.50

Steve P.

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23

7

6 years ago

The best personal pie around.. Many great dishes at Marinos.. Always fresh and delicious... read more

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