Good food. Great service, lady that answers the phone is usually a trip..just awesome! Food taste…read moredelicious and fresh. Usually use their catering service. Penne vodka is the best! And pizza always fresh and super cheesy...Sicilian pies are delicious, rice balls super tasty..great spot to eat, whether you're eating at the restaurant, or takeout, or even catering. Great service great food.!

NOTE: I have only ever ordered out from this restaurant and not sat down to eat. This review is to…read morebe considered an assessment of the service I have received picking up from the restaurant. Costas is one of my go-to's for a value lunch to be picked up. For 80-90% of the dishes I've tried thus far the prices are very reasonable for the portions of food that you get, especially for the soups. My personal favorites are the Chicken Murphy, Lasagna with Sausage, stuffed shells with meatballs (BIG meatballs). My only reason for 4-stars is that the mileage sometimes varies for the above statement. Pictured is the Ravioli w/Sausage which provides five Ravioli of quality and the pictured sweet sausage. It costs about the same as the lasagna but the portion for the lasagna is significantly larger, and so I don't want to overhype one's expectations. This being said, not pictured or mentioned thus far is the tissue-box sized loaf of bread provided with each entree which retains freshness for hours afterwards, definitely higher quality than many other Italian restaurants. Those ordering at least 2 entrees for pickup should allot 35-40 minutes of time.

First Time Ordering from Vintage - Absolutely Amazing! As…read moresomeone who regularly caters from different restaurants, I might just be the catering queen--and let me tell you, Vintage did not disappoint! We ordered a variety of dishes and every single one was outstanding. The salad with peppers and chickpeas was fresh and flavorful. The meatballs were soft, humongous, and packed with taste. The eggplant parm? Easily the thickest I've ever had--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and somehow held its shape beautifully when cut. The cheese ravioli were perfectly cooked with a tomato sauce that was rich and just the right amount of tangy. The grilled chicken had a great flavor, and all of the pastas were tender and cooked to perfection. Vintage truly impressed us with quality and flavor. I'll definitely be ordering again!

Classic vibe, average experience!!!!…read more I dined at Vintage Italian Restaurant and found the experience to be fairly ordinary. The atmosphere has a traditional Italian feel, which is nice, but the food didn't fully match the setting. Some dishes were enjoyable, while others lacked flavor and depth. Service was courteous, though a bit slow at times, and the pacing of the meal felt uneven. Portions were acceptable, but for the price, I expected more consistency. Overall, it's an okay option if you're nearby, but there are better Italian restaurants that offer stronger flavors and better value!!

Excellent experience from the food to the service to the atmosphere. The stuffed mushrooms were…read moredelicious as was the chicken Sorrentino. My husband had the spaghetti with sausage and he was very happy with it. We were both too full to attempt dessert, but look forward to it when we return.

This spot serves all of your Italian food classics! I came here for lunch during the week and the…read moreplace was packed! There's plenty of seating in the back room section for large parties. The waiter is very knowledgeable about all of the daily specials and has so many stories about the history of the restaurant. The owner also came out to personally ask us about our meal. Food: - fried calamari- crispy and well seasoned - roasted whole artichoke - fun appetizer to split with a large group. Could have less breading - rigatoni bolognese- huge portion, perfectly al dente pasta with a heavy ladle of bolognese. One of my favorite bolognese!

Party of 3 for lunch. I had the Chicken Milanese, perfectly portioned, designed for each bite to…read moreinclude a morsel of chicken with the arugula dressed in balsamic. Quite yummy. Bread was super fresh served with a wonderful seasoned olive oil. Service was professional, polite and attentive. Entrees took a long while to come out of the kitchen but was worth the wait. Only complaint is about the "private parking lot." Indeed there is one, but it has just 11 spots. We arrived at 12:30; the lot was full. If you're planning to try this establishment perhaps go off-peak, or be prepared to park on Chestnut Street (2 hour max) or on a nearby side street.

We had a lovely dinner for pre-graduation Excellent service…read moreThe food was fantastic Really loved the ambience

Great all around ! Run there....don't walk ! Service...drinks...and the food and atmosphere ate 5…read morestar.

We went here to celebrate my nephew's graduation from college. First the service was 100%. but…read morethat was it. My nephew ordered a chicken dish and it was pink on the inside so not cooked properly. Another person ordered crab cakes and asked where is the crab meat. We had better from the grocery store. Another person said the dish she got had no flavor. I ordered the pasta in red sauce with shrimp. The shrimp were the smallest they could buy and then cut into ev smaller pieces. The sauce was bland. Had better in small mom and pop locations. For the price certainly not worth it

Solid effort; nothing was memorable. The zita lacked cheese. The chicken parm was unevenly cooked…read more Some bites were chewy others delicious. The pepperoni roll was ok. The side penne was good. The dessert was pre made and ok. If we try it again we will dine in. 3.5 stars

Wow ! I absolutely loved this place, the owner treated us like we were customers that had always…read morebeen here. Shared a bottle of wine with us and sent over a mini charcuterie board. It is hard nowadays to find such welcoming service in a first visit. The hospitality of the staff and owner was so warming and heart filling that I can't wait to come back with my parents. My husband and I enjoyed our dishes which were rich and full of flavor. The convenience of the parking out back made it super easy to get to. We also took a tiramisu home to try! This might just become our go to spot monthly.

Good neighborhood deli…read more This old school deli probably hasn't changed for a long time. The Cherry Peppers were the highlight of our Italian sub. The meat portion was generous and the bread was fresh.

To be honest my wife hooked me up on this place. I forgot my…read morelunch and was going to settle for something close to my job. However my wife surprised me with a Uber Eats delivery. The driver came with an sandwich that was The Italian. Well I fondant was able to dig in later in the day. The sandwich was fantastic. The bread was crunchy on the outside and the meats were fresh and delicious. The sandwich is always about the bread. They crushed it. Very impressed and will order again.

Awesome food Absolutely delicious…read more I have a friend that picks up pies and brings them to Newark Airport for us to eat I love their entire menu

Stopped here after an excursion to the DMV in Elizabeth. First timers, so we just ordered a cheese…read morepie. The owner was friendly as soon as we walked in and told us it would be about 8 minutes for the pizza- super fast! I would be surprised if he even crossed the minute mark before it was in the oven. Great conversation with the owner while we waited, and learned he had a spot near Asbury Park before moving here and opening this location. They do some cool things like "2 foot slices" (for those days you only want a slice lol). Countless specialty pies if you are in the mood for unique offerings. A large cheese pie is less than what you would pay at a chain- that's a huge win win- support local! After getting our hot pizza, my wife and I knew 2 bites in that we would be coming back. Great flavor on the sauce and quality cheese. They cook their pies half in the pan and half on the stone and the crust is almost airy with just the right amount of crunch at the end. We loved talking to Joe about his fav spots in NJ and NY- and he is a pretty humble owner that gives flowers to the spots that he thinks are doing it right. Will definitely be back! Pro tip: Don't be embarrassed when Joe asks if you need a box for leftovers and you realize there are no leftovers!

We've been trying to find authentic Italian in the area and still have had no luck. When we walked…read morein and they were speaking in Italian, we thought that this would finally be the right place. Unfortunately, it was far from it. (And before anyone judges, yes I am Italian and lived for a very long time in Italy...) The carbonara was not even close to authentic carbonara. True Italian carbonara is egg yolks, Parmesan, pepper and guanciale... NO cream. It was definitely disappointing for us, so we will continue on our hunt for true Italian cuisine that hasn't been modified / Americanized. Although the food didn't live up to our expectations, the service was great and it was lovely being able to speak in Italian with others.. but again, I wish the actually food was kept to the original recipes.

Their lasagna is amazing! Honestly, the best I've ever had. It's a big portion so you have plenty…read moreof leftovers. I've only ever done take out. The restaurant has a parking lot which is super helpful because the area is very busy.

This was my first time at this location. At first, the older gentleman with the glasses and thick…read moremustache seem to be in a bad mood, but there were other diners in the restaurant and they seemed like they were regulars because they knew this guy and called him by first name. The place was super clean, Pleasants, Aunt, ambience and very very tidy and let me tell you the food was the star of the show. My husband got the spaghetti and meatballs and he ate every single drop on that plate. He did give me one bite and it was extraordinarily delicious for just being your simple spaghetti and meatballs on the menu. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Josephine chicken cutlet sandwich, which was a delightful meal of a perfectly cook chicken cutlet that was crunchy and crispy and flavorful, fresh buffalo mozzarella, and a large portion of prosciutto on the sandwich with some cherry, hot peppers, sliced very thin and some arugula to set it off Tom, the gentleman with a thick mustache seem to brighten up and be more pleasant. Once we started talking to him about the new location and he really was a delightful person to speak to, and he was our server. He offered me oil and vinegar to put on my sandwich, but it was so flavorful and delicious that it did not need those items. It seemed like it was on a long baguette and cut the four pieces about four or 5 inches long. I was actually very pleasantly surprised at the size of the sandwich which ran me about $16.95 for my lunch and I ate every bit of it. It was spectacular. I'm actually not even a person who enjoys very spicy, but the flair of spice was just absolutely complementary. I am supposed to go back up North Jersey later this week, and I am really counting down the days until I can get up there and possibly have lunch again. We went into this establishment, and I had previously called to speak to Charlie the manager when we were told about this delicious restaurant to host my mother's repass since she recently passed away. I know that Italians love their food, and my husband and I were just so happily surprised at the delicious flavor of our meals. We look forward to being able to go up there again and hope that we will be able to have Cioffis restaurant in pizzeria. I am really excited. I'm not sure how many more times I can tell you that lol if you're in New Jersey and don't mind an hour drive each direction, you will not be disappointed because I can tell you firsthand that they take extra special care and pour their heart into your meal. Until next time, ciao for now.

My favorite eggplant rolatini for years! We came here often when we lived in NJ and we must make a…read morestop every time we return. My husband had the chicken parm sandwich and it was also delicious. He took half home, it was so huge. Love the new location - very cozy and stylish. The staff was also very friendly and always checking on us to make sure we were good. I do recommend if you are looking for great Italian place without all the fuss.