Always a great time at Birravino in Red Bank. Service…read more Food Parking Salads, pizza, chx all very good. Thx for a great date night

I'm giving it a 5 stars Bec the service was awesome. Our server was very attentive and constantly…read morechecks on us. The meatballs was very tender , well balanced with the tomato sauce that's not too acidic. The sauce was not heavy at all and I love the fresh basil. The chicken parm , which I don't normally order was recommended by the server and did not disappoint. It was tender, moist chicken cutlet with crispy, flavorful breading, balanced by a vibrant, not too salty or acidic marinara sauce and, melted mozzarella, served with rigatoni. The desserts we got were super delicious and not too sweet. We had a 5 pm reservation and was able to self park on their lot.

I came here with my husband for Restaurant Week. I never been here before so we wanted to try some…read moreplace different. First of all, there was a little kids birthday party here and it was LOUD. This is clearly not the restaurant's fault but wow was it loud. I wish we could have sat outside but it was a bit chilly. We started with a 'Watermelon Mint Cooler' and 'Frozen Strawberry Margarita' - both were mocktails. They were both delicious and refreshing. My husband got the meatballs for his appetizer and I got the Caprese salad. He loved the appetizer and I loved mine. You cannot go wrong with Caprese salad in my opinion. For our entrees, he got the 'Bistecca alla Pizzaiola" which was a steak with tomato, garlic and red wine with potatoes. It was really good. The steak was very tender. I got the 'Ravioli Limoncello' which was Ravioli in a Lemon cream sauce. I am not a huge lemon fan but this was great. We ended with the 'Carrot Cake' and the 'Toasted Almond' cake - both were delicious as well. Everything was great. The service was quick, attentive and very friendly. I would definitely come back and would recommend. Next time though, I'm sitting outside if I see a big party though!

Not only was the food exceptional at this restaurant, but the service we received was phenomenal…read more Walter is truly such a nice guy, and anyone else that came to our table was so nice. The overall vibe of this place was so fun and perfect. I couldn't recommend this place enough!!

Thank you for such an amazing night. Everything from reserving the table and planning the menu (we…read morehad a small party of 11 and I spoke with Anthony who helped me with choosing the family style menu). The service was impeccable (special thank you to Tina), the ambiance was beautiful and the food was delicious and plentiful. The owner Mike actually came to our table and serenaded us with his guitar and song. It was magical!

We have not been here for quite some time, and when friends decided collectively to have a…read moreget-together, we were so glad we came here. The food was impeccable, and I must say, they truly do their meats extremely well. Here are some of the things we ordered. Please bear in mind that we had it family style, and the portions are humongous. - Antipasto - They truly had a sublime selection of Italian-style cured meats, which included Prosciutto di Parma, Soppressata, Mortadella, fresh Mozzarella Pearls, Red Onions, salad underneath, and balsamic glaze drizzled over the top, providing a sweet-tart contrast. It was a very nice high-end charcuterie platter. 5/5 Stars. - Fried Calamari - They lightly floured and fried it. Personally, I preferred it to be fried a bit more. 4/5 Stars. - Eggplant Rollatini - stuffed with ricotta, topped with marinara, and melted mozzarella. The eggplant was sliced thinly and was generously stuffed. 4/5 Stars. - Penne Vodka - They were in a light tomato pancetta cream sauce. I personally preferred a little spicier. 4/5 Stars. - Orrechiette pasta served with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil in garlic & oil. They overcooked the sausage, but regardless, it truly was exceptional. 5/5 Stars - Shrimp scampi - It was overcooked. 3.5/5 Stars. - Boneless Roasted Chicken Cacciatore - the chicken was so tender and juicy. 5/5 Stars. - Pork Loin Giambotta - They grilled it to perfection, and it was still juicy. This dish was accompanied by mushrooms, onions, and peppers. 5/5 Stars. - Mashed red potatoes - Creamy and smooth. 5/5 Stars. The service was impeccable. They constantly came over to see if there was anything we needed. Plenty of wine and beer flowing, exchanging of dirty dishes for clean dishes, and ensuring we have everything we need.

A really cute Italian restaurant. They use ingredients from many local farms, fishermen and…read morebusinesses. The ingredients tasted really fresh! They served fresh bread in the beginning. The bread was delicious. The fig and beet salad was really refreshing! My favorite was the Caesar salad. I loved the dressing and enjoyed the little anchovies on top. I would definitely get it again to share. We ordered the carbonara and tagliatelle which which were good. They had nice flavor and we enjoyed the pasta, but was a little underwhelming. We also ordered the halibut dish to share which was delicious. It was moist and flavorful. For dessert, we ordered the Zeppolis to share. It was a nice treat, but we would probably order another dessert, like the evoo cake. It is a little cramped inside and can be really loud. It was hard to hear our party of four when talking with each other. I would definitely come back to try more of their local meat entrees and pasta dishes.

Truly disappointed was very, very excited to try this place for the first time as a Buddy was…read morebragging about the pork chop. Needless to say I ordered the cod with what was supposed to be a hassleback potato. The Cod had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. I gave it a one star just because presentation was beautiful, but that potato was so dry and overcooked no flavor whatsoever completely shocked at how bad it was. Now onto the real horror story my wife's pasta supposed to be a lemon infused. It tasted like it came from the garbage of the sea. It was so disgustingly potent. I don't know how anyone could eat it. My wife took a few bites and she's not one to complain, so she just took it home and threw it away but what a waste of money and time. Then the kicker John, the general manager decided maybe because we didn't order appetizers or desserts just $200 with the 4 of us for entrees . He told us you had a nice meal. Have a great night and basically told us we had to leave without telling us we had to leave. I don't think we had been there more than an hour. Very uncomfortable I will never be back personally. I've talked to other people who said the quality is definitely gone down because they're trying to do too much with too little. Very disappointing for such an expensive bill.

It was my hubby's birthday and I felt lucky to find a restaurant open on a Monday after the snow…read morestorm. Even better it's adjacent to a paid parking garage so we were steps away from the restaurant on such a freezing cold night. The waitress was helpful because all the appetizers sounded so good. We went with her eggplant suggestion. I could've had that as a meal. I can be quite picky about the bread on a table, but this was delicious. It was warm with a nice crust with olives and Evo. I ordered the Pappardelle bolognese it came with a dollop of mascarpone. So good and hardy I couldn't finish it all. Hubby ordered the shrimp Fra Diavilo with pasta. The spice was just the way he likes it. For dessert it was an easy decision, tartufo is always a win! Of course, what is a Birthday without the staff coming out to sing. To top it off on Mondays it's half price pizza and pasta!

We had reservation unfortunately we were set on the outside patio…read more in the beginning it was nice and warm but there was a hell of a draft! I went with four girl friends so we ordered 3 appetizers for the table then dinner. we ordered the stuffed artichoke the mozzarella corraza and the truffle fries. The Mozzerella was terrible very dry and over fried. we changed it for the eggplant appetizer. Then dinner came out 3 lot of 5 dishes were dry sauce with penne ala vodka sauce with chicken was bone dry one girlfriend got the pasta and broccoli rabe there was no sauce whatsoever. My other girlfriend got chicken franchise again bone dry. I am not sure what the chef was thinking, but obviously something was wrong. I'd give it two out a five stars. I don't mind paying high prices for food, but obviously this place was a swing in a miss.

Checks all the boxes. Try the sausage and broccoli rabe! You won't be disappointed...read more

Went there on Christmas Eve and the menu was very small. They started by telling us we ran out of…read morecalamari which was one of the appetizers as well as one of the entrees. We waited almost an hour and half to get appetizers and there was only three other tables in the whole place. When we asked the woman owner why we still did not get any food she was very fresh and dismissive! The entrees arrived an hour later and the quality of the food was just average. Will never return

Unassuming BYOB joint right in downtown Red Bank- it looks small from the outside but it is…read morerelatively spacious while still being cozy. Service was nice but you could definitely tell they were busy and possibly understaffed! You have to put your entire order all the once so make sure you read up on the menu ahead of time so you know what you want. I recommend splitting pizza as an app (perfectly thin crust and plenty of sauce). Everything we ordered was delicious and we'll def be back!

This was my first visit to Via Sposito in Red Bank. I…read moreusually dine at the Old Bridge NJ location as it is it closer to my Friends from Monroe. The Red Bank location is decorated nicely, very intimate and is a BYOB. The menu is the same. Katelyn provided outstanding service. The food is very good. Red Sauce Italian and they do it well. The baked clams are my favorite. The eggplant rollatini is very good. The Spedini was less successful as they prepared it like Mozzarella en Carozza with the Anchovy caper sauce. The dish should be prepared as a loaf as opposed to a sandwich style. I will definitely add Via Sposito into my Italian rotation as the prices are reasonable, the service is excellent and the food is good. I will try their pizza next. Parking on the street in the off season is easy, during the summer parking can be very difficult. There is a garage within a 5 minute walk.

Good food, wine, desserts, etc. To celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary…read more Recommend others to visit; one negative need to reprint or update their menus. They are really old and ripped.

I took an edible and went to this place and was at first was absolutely terrified due to it being…read morevery dark and hard to see. The waitress was an absolute sweetheart but because I was flying high she was making me paranoid, like I was thinking girl do you know me from some where? But then I ate the garlic bread, and maybe this is the edible speaking, but it was the best garlic bread I ever had. My husband and I both ordered steak frites, and I thought briefly that my husband and I had formed a psychic connection and were ascending together. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Overall I think I had a spiritual experience here. Anyway 10/10 will go back sober.

Another great night at Monticello in Red Bank. The food is perfect every time. The four dishes we…read morehad tonight were stuffed chicken, spaghettini pasta, salmon and a wonderful vegetarian Pappardelle Monticello was so delicious. Never needs anything extra. Seasoned perfectly. Our server , Marissa, was very attentive, friendly, and served us extremely well. The atmosphere was quiet enough to chat among our table, but lively throughout the restaurant. We've been here many times over the years and will return for fine dining at a reasonable cost. BYOB is always a plus. The rustic Sicilian read pudding dessert was superb along with black Forrest cappuccino was the topper.. Thank you for another great night...

The three stars are specifically for the food and great service; otherwise I'd give this restaurant…read morea 2. Whoever decided to charge my dining companion $22 for a bowl of buttered spaghetti is insane. The food was good, and I enjoyed my meal but I wouldn't visit there again for specifically this reason. The server didn't mention that the uncharge would be so ridiculous. My friend ordered the meatball appetizer and Caesar salad, both of which were very good. I had the salmon/shrimp with mushroom risotto, also very good. The bill, however, left a bitter taste in our mouths. We didn't have time to contest the charge, as we were hurrying to catch a show and didn't have time for a discussion about this. Sorry, Monticello - Shame on you.

There are quite a few nice restaurants in Red Bank. This one is in the top 4. From ambiance,…read moreservice to food...excellence prevails. The menu is small so, what does one choose. Obviously a matter of preference, but you have to try the meatballs...soft....wow can't say enough. Bread service is excellent. Their salads are above par. We did not try the Crostinis ie appetizers on toast. You can only eat so much. Onto the main course Branzino and Chicken Marsala. If you like seafood and chicken, there you go. Judging from the next table, the 12 inch pizza pies look really excellent. Cocktails made from an excellent barkeep keep the meal aplomb. Violet our server was very attentive. Parking as us locals know is sometimes a headache in Red Bank. Leave for your reservation early cause you will pay to park. Just think Asbury Park if you get the gist.

Went to Catezza last night, had a great meal. Friends came in from NY - we ordered in a family…read morestyle fashion to try everything - bunch of apps (muscles, grilled octopus, melon/cheese, zucchini flowers, a white pizza. 3 pastas which were all a 10 - gnocchi, spicy Arrabiata, and spaghetti with zucchini, which was phenomenal. Mains were strip steak, salmon, and chicken parm. We really enjoyed our food. Waitress was cool and super helpful. She was on point. I was shocked at the bill too. Very affordable. Only thing I'll say is, vibe could improve. Little music and lightning...was a little quiet but red bank was quiet last night with shore open. I'd def go back.