First time back here since covid, and been looking forward to it. Upon entering the first thing…read morewe noticed was how hot it was inside. They sat us in a corner, no breeze and learned their AC and fan has been broken for years. Couple next to us sat down said its too hot and left in less than a minute. We stuck it out and was glad we did. Their take on an amaretto sour was very tart and vibrant, a new favorite. Reisling was nice and sweet. Main course was papardelli, fresh pasta. Fully enjoyed that. Friday special ia chicken parm, was cooked nicely. However when we discussed dessert we just were too hot to have another drink and have dessert which is a shame. Not sure why they haven't fixed this know air issue, they are loosing sales.... What kept it 4 star for us was the wait staff. Jordan was extremely friendly and efficient, as well as the other staff that took care of us. Would love to go back, but maybe in late fall/winter unless they fix their fan/ac issue.

Let me start off with the pros: ease of making reservations, service, seating time, ambience,…read moreplenty of parking, nice presentation as you walk in. But, I wasn't blown away by any of the courses, unfortunately. The only dish that stood out as being really good were the rice balls. Everything else was just average-and that makes me really sad because I have been looking to try this place FOREVER, especially since we had our wedding reception at their sister restaurant that closed almost twenty years ago--and their food blew me away. Collectively, we ordered calamari- bland, arancini-delicious, crispy eggplant-bland and dry. I ordered the crab agnolotti which was just, well.... bland. My mom's salmon seemed to be cooked well, we asked for medium and that's what she got. The tiramisu was good, and I am not generally a fan. The mocktail that ordered-basil gimlet was a nice balance of sweet and sour. Overall, really giving it a 3.5 but based upon comparison to my other 4 star ratings, I had to bring it down a bit. An overall nice experience, but since the food is the star... I'm not sure if I will return.

I've always come to this strip mall to dine at Nomad. However, due to recommendations from my…read morefriends, we decided to give Pastiamo a shot. Normally we stay away from pasta restaurants unless there's something unique to it. However, Pastiamo hit a home run immediately. From Chef Francesca being ever present in the restaurant - from serving to seating - to the homemade focaccia you receive as a starter, it was an impeccable dining experience. Then you add the nice plates and simple, yet warm decor. You just can't go wrong. We split the forza Italia as an appetizer to get more of a focaccia kick. We loved the homemade bread. The three cheeses were a nice and complimentary touch. Also, dousing this with some freshly squeezed orange juice didn't hurt. For the main course, we split a pesto gnocchi and a tagliatelle alla Norma. The pasta was truly homemade. Felt super fresh. The sauces were great and not too oily or salty. It was so good that we decided to bring some home to my parents. We will be back again!

The meatballs are not that great. The pasta is cook to…read moreperfection local pasta place where u can eat after you're done with shopping since the restaurant is located at a mall plaza. Very laid back ambiance. The service is friendly but they don't allow you to do substitutions on the dishes. They also have a good variety of desserts

As good if not better than the original in Hamilton NJ Rt 33.! Family owned, however the younger…read moreson, next generation, has taken his family legacy to the next level! Italian dishes that are both classic and timeless. They do not ruin traditional southern Italian dishes with crazy modifications. If you grew up with an old world "Nonna" Italian grandma's kitchen, you will be taken back in time. The flavors, spices and presentation will transport you across the Atlantic if you have ever had a meal prepared in any rural town on the Italian peninsula. Gennaro's has been creating and serving authentic traditional Italian cuisine without compromising quality. Olive Oil is imported from Italy to ensure the flavor and notes of the expansive groves in central and southern Italy! You will not be disappointed. I have been a thankful customer for over 20 years in the Hamilton area. Go for it !

Every time we visit we are greeted with warmth, cheerful and helpful staff. The food !! Fresh bread…read moreevery time we visit, incredible ready to go gourmet items, unusual and delicious cookies, Italian pastas, antipasti, authentic cheeses, salads, Italian wine. Sweet local ambiance. Friendly, no pretense, great warm welcome.

Update (Feb 2026)…read more Stopped in to Alfonso's after visiting Princeton NJ, for a late lunch/ early Dinner. Decided to get the Stromboli (Med) ($15). A packed pocket of delicious goodness. Pro tip: get the Medium, it will feed you for Days !!! It's huge ! Service has always been great, and today was no exception. The dinning room was quiet, casual and chill. Which made it easy to just hang out and relax. Follow me on IG, yelp, and YouTube, as I travel the world in search of the best dining entertainment IG: @Noodlesoupr

I'm not sure I reviewed Alfonso's yet. My bad. Alfonso's reminds me of going home to my grandma…read morehouse. Always welcome and always good food! Amazing service. Here you are part of the family. Perfect ambience for the entire family.

Great food, personal touches. The food is worth the journey. Fresh homemade mozzarella. Fresh deli…read moreevery day with artichokes, chicken Francese with capers and whisper thin slices of lemon. Fresh made pasta and bread every day.

I ordered the Rigatoni Scarpariello and for $19 I was expecting a pretty good dish. Here is the…read moredescription on the menu: "Skinny Rigatoni tossed with grilled Chicken, Sausage and spicy Cherry Peppers in an herbed Garlic-Tomato White Wine sauce." Honest to God, I had a hard time finding a piece of chicken or sausage in this dish. Even the person sitting across from me noticed it. I am not exagerrating this and we eat out frequently. Very disappointing.

The best pesto in town! The service is always great here. Super cool people. The ambiance is…read morefamily meet homies. Try the pesto and pizzas. The Caesar salad and grilled veggies are incredible too. Forgot to take pictures:(

Bennie's has become our regular Friday night pizza place. Best place in town. Never disappoints…read more Perfect pace. Cheerful staff and owners. So Ive been watching some Dave Portnoy pizza reviews lately and he mentioned something called Detroit pizza. Never heard of it. Well, were here at Bennie's last night and there it was on the menu. So we had to try it. But first, for an appetizer with some wonderful viognier from the Rhone, we enjoy some lightly fried burrata in a light vodka sauce. Was cooked perfectly. Hot outside, still cool inside. Tasty sauce with just the slightest zip. We ordered a Detroit with pepperoni, hot honey and a dash of chili. Comes in an eight slice rectangle. Wow. Super flavorful. Cross between a Sicilian and a Chicago. Lighter and more "doughy" than a Sicilian but firm under carriage and generous cheese. Very filling we could only eat one slice each. Took the rest home for lunch. Yum. Love left over pizza cold or sometimes heated up in a skillet. We finished with their homemade cannoli. Perfecto. BYOB. Come early on weekends as the back room gets busy and sometimes loud.

Food that warms you! It's our first time to Rocky Hill Inn…read morewhile visiting the Princeton area. A candlelit intimate environment, attentive service and quality food made for a positive experience. I had Shepherd's Pie which had large pieces of lamb, vegetables and covered in mashed potatoes. You could taste the different spices. It was very good. My partner had roasted chicken with root vegetables and spices. It was alive with flavor, the chicken was moist and tender. We will definitely return when in the area.

This visit to the Rocky Hill Tavern wasn't as good as previous visits. Service was still good but…read morereservations are an absolute must. The French onion soup is just as good and one of the best in the area. It's so good we had it when it was over 95° degrees outside and still worth it. They've changed the chicken meatballs in the last 2 years since I've been there - much less slaw (which was a unique highlight). These were dry and tasted overcooked and tough. My chicken Milanese was also overcooked and tough. The chicken was right at that cusp of brown to burnt with some pieces being burnt and difficult to chew. My husband's fried chicken from his sandwich (much much thicker piece of chicken) was fine so it makes me wonder if it was cooked at the same time. The prices are still reasonable for a nicer pub / gastropub which is appreciated.

Random pick to celebrate my birthday. We made a reservation and arrived on time and found parking…read morein the back of the restaurant . Greeted with a smile. We waked in to a classy and modern ambiance . Drinks were good . The mocktail was better than the cocktail! Appetizers came out quick initially but the entree took longer .Our server was very knowledgeable sharing the specials and made some great recommendations Grilled calamari with squid ink & Spicy shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with the house bread and Fries with truffle aioli made for a tasty start to a nice dinner Pappardelle with rabbit ragu & Lightly blackened salmon with couscous n parsnips puree were the entree picks and they were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the rabbit in the pasta though I got a bone in it , which the server mentioned should not have been there but it was a miss ! No regrets as it's apparently not a big deal!! We didn't have any dessert but they got us couple of ginger cookies on a plate with a piped chocolate wish ! Was a nice touch to wrap our evening on a high note

Excellent service. We had Ryan as our server. Polite, informative and prompt. We had the Lavebder…read moremartini and Guinness for our drinks. Starters consisted of French onion soup; very tasty and rich with delicious Gruyère cheese. Mussels with tomato- white wine sauce; spicy and smoky flavor. The pork chop was a generous portion , served medium. This was very flavorful and juicy, very tender. The black squid ink pasta with scallops was yummy too. Desser consisted of pound cake ice cream sandwich. Tasted like a smore, very delicious. Although it's a bit pricey, averaged about $105 per person from drinks to dessert. We will definitely return. O my reason I gave 4 stars was they only offer valet parking. We couldn't just park there ourselves. Had to park down street at another restaurant. We don't like valet for privacy reasons. Highly recommend this restaurant; great experience .