Incredible murals along the boardwalk. A outside art gallery…read moreby various artists. Art on one side, ocean on the other. What more could you ask for?

Our tour guide Brianna was wonderful and full of local knowledge. She took us the the most popular…read moreplaces and gave us a history tour along the way. My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much! I would definitely recommend this tour.

I am a tour guide for Taste of Asbury and I highly recommend if you are looking for something to do…read morein NJ or spending a long weekend down the shore! You get so much for your money including amazing food, fabulous drinks, and detailed histories of this historic town. Come hungry because you will EAT! All of our guides are experienced and have a passion for the area!

Our first visit to Dolce Fantasia, and it will not be the last. My wife and I attended the Beer,…read moreWine and Spirits event in Asbury earlier in the day and decided to stay in town for an early dinner. Even though they only opened at 5pm, there was already a lively crowd at 5:30. We started with Polpettine Di Pollo, organic chicken meatballs with bell pepper, garlic, spinach and pomodoro. The order was large and delicious! Piping hot as well. Carol chose the Pappardelle al Telephono Nostro, house made pasta, mozzarella, tomato-cream sauce and fresh basil. this was a large order and my wife loved it. I chose the Tortelloni alla Bergamasca, veal tortellini with black truffle and rosemary veal reduction. Excellent as well! Dessert consisted. of a shared Pistachio Creme Brulee that was perfect. The restaurant is BYOB and I recommend making a reservation. Our server, Khrystna, was superb

Asbury Park is one of my favorite food towns, and a huge reason is because it still has the ability…read moreto pleasantly surprise me. Case in point - this restaurant has apparently been in the downtown area for several years and I had no idea. I stopped by here for lunch on Memorial Day with the Millennial Chum, and in a totally risky move, didn't make a reservation anywhere and just decided to wing it. The Millennial Chum's only requirement was that it be a place neither one of us had been to before, so after a very quick search/walk, we noticed this place and also decided we had a hankering for Italian. Done. I don't know how to describe the interior, but "yellow" and "modern" comes to mind. This isn't a stodgy white tablecloth kind of place; it's vibrant and hip, I'm sure trying to capture that classic Asbury demo. Really unique. The weather was a little meh, which worked in our favor - although there was a decent amount of foot traffic in the downtown area 70% of which were pooches, only one other table was occupied in here. We were able to sit down and were served very promptly. We were both very intrigued by one of the apps on the verbal specials menu - mango burrata, which sounded like sort of a mess, but also worth a try. Definitely more of the latter. Never would have thought to combine these two ingredients together, but it was really excellent and an interesting palate pairing. The presentation was solid as well, and this...didn't last long, although given that we both ordered entrees perhaps we should have been more responsible in that regard. Something I'd recommend for the regular menu in the future for sure. A lot of the entrees looked interesting and pretty authentic; this isn't just spaghetti and chicken parm (I'm not actually sure either was even on the menu). The one that emotionally spoke to me the most was the Pappardelle (one of my fave pastas and always pleased to see it) Al Telefono Nostro. Really hit the spot, and as you can see a really hardcore portion. The tomato cream sauce was light and flavorful, and the only nitpick I had (just a personal palate preference) was the inclusion of the sliced tomatoes. I'm sure a ton of people love those, and it basically adds a level of authenticity to the dish that a barbarian like me just can't quite appreciate. I made sure the Millennial Chum had a few tomato pieces though. Really good dish and would order it again. Honestly not sure what possessed us to even look at the dessert menu much less actually order from it, but I thought Oreo Tiramisu sounded interesting, despite the Millennial Chum's yowling that she despised tiramisu. It turns out she doesn't, because once this dish arrived she happily helped herself and decided that her opinion on tiramisu was likely based on a traumatic/misleading childhood incident. Bare minimum, this place gets solid marks for rewriting history for her in the Italian dessert department. But it WAS delicious, which was a theme of our meal. The service was top-notch; our waitress was over regularly and had a strong command of the menu (which I think deserves bonus points, given that this was not Americanized and it helped to have a metaphorical lifeguard helping us navigate some of the trickier stuff; I studied abroad in Florence over 20 years ago, but you'd never know it). Very pleasant. BIg recommend; not a ton of establishments under the radar in Asbury, but this might be one of them.

I hosted my daughter's bridal shower on Saturday, 4/25/26, at Flavia's Cucina Romana in Asbury…read morePark, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. The authentic Italian food was delicious and plentiful--every dish was a hit with my guests. The atmosphere is chic and modern, with an "urban Italian" feel--think modern Roman trattoria, in the heart of Asbury Park. It created the perfect setting for a beautiful and memorable celebration. The service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely warm throughout the entire event. Andrea, the owner, was absolutely wonderful--so gracious, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the day special. She went above and beyond at every step and made the entire experience feel effortless. From planning to execution, everything was handled seamlessly. We had the entire restaurant to ourselves, and my guests are still raving. I've never hosted an event where not a single detail was out of place--everything ran flawlessly from start to finish. Flavia's Cucina Romana is truly a gem, not only for private events but also for dining. I also highly recommend sitting at the kitchen counter to take in the sights, sounds, and aromas as well as to watch Chef Nicole in action. An unforgettable day at an unforgettable restaurant.

We've been coming here for a few years and it's always been amazing but the new chef has taken the…read morefood to the next level. We ordered specials- the salad with crispy bacon & poached egg was reminiscent of a Lyonnaise salad - fresh arugula and frisée and a bright white wine vinaigrette was absolutely delicious! Swordfish was perfectly cooked and the cannolis were some of the best at the Jersey Shore. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

The Gateway to the Jersey Shore. It's a nice beach, cool Atlantic current, spacious sand and the…read morepotential for great memories.

This is the beach I spend most of my beach time at. It is $7.00 to get on for the day. They have…read morenew public bathrooms and a outdoor shower. Only one swimming area with four life guards. This part is a little anoying.

I have been here plenty of times, and for the most part really enjoyed it. But then my sister…read morehosted her wedding here and I was I impressed. First of all, the space is so unique, that if you are doing something a little more casual, a little touch of decor goes a long way. The room had huge portraits of royal renaissance animals, disco ball bouquets over the dance floor, and delicious food. Our family was so impressed with the pasta, pizza, and my gosh, the shrimp was fresh! An excellent experience with excellent service.

Visited with family tonight to celebrate my daughter's 16th birthday. Our waitress was wonderful,…read morefriendly and attentive. Food was ok but what really ruined the evening was this rude little manager. As we were closing out a very nice night and after paying our tab, the manager approaches and tells me we need to leave, he needs to turn the table and we've been there for 2 1/2hours. I get it, but to embarrass a family that was obviously finishing the evening and had just spent $1,000 is unconscionable. Customer service should be your goal. Please rid yourselves of this little troll before it's too late. No, unfortunately we will not return.

Love Pete and Elda's! I don't live in NJ anymore, but I…read morelove coming back here. The food is good, service is great, and it's just a good time. I haven't tried the pizza challenge, but many did when I was there. The pizza is delicious. Great pasta. Highly recommend the garlic bread too! Cannot wait to come back!

I know this place is epic for pizza , but geez! I had the worst…read more Chicken cutlet sandwich ever!! I think of this place for quality food?? No way. Done

I had to be out overnight on business and I had heard about this restaurant and all I can say is…read morethat this is an experience! I didn't have an issue getting a reservation as it is winter and it is in a shore town. I arrived early, probably about 4:45 . At first, I was a little taken her back because I stood there waiting while the young lady was on the phone so I was standing in there a while, but once she was done, she led me to a table and from there everything was incredible. Let's start off with the fact that it is so tastefully decorated for the holiday season. I absolutely loved it. It was very clean very classic. Now onto the drinks. The wine menu was amazing. I settled on a glass of Pinot Grigio and then after dinner I tried one of their pistachio martinis, which was absolute heaven in a martini glass. I actually even ordered a second one because I don't know when I will ever get back down here I loved the bread service. It came with not just classic olive oil, but there was whipped ricotta cheese, and there was also some capers and olives, which were absolutely delicious. I started with the house salad. The presentation and the taste were absolutely amazing. I then had the halibut which was out of this world it was cooked perfectly . The flavor was amazing and then for dessert I had their special mini Zeppoli's half filled with Nutella and half filled with cannoli cream. I don't usually eat like this, but I figured I would treat myself for once and I enjoyed every moment of it and I cannot wait for the time when I can go back here

BEST IN TOWN. What an incredible meal, wow. Amazing menu selection. Many options for gluten free…read morefolks. Apps: Bread service (could've been warmed) came with a ricotta type spread, olive tapenade, and garlicky olive oil. All fantastic together! Highly recommend mussels fra diavolo to start - rich tomato broth with perfect level of spice. Took the sauce home with bread to dip! Entrees: Pork chop was MASSIVE and extremely juicy. The peppers and onions on top were so flavorful. Decent potato bacon hash on the side. Paired perfectly with the Pinot noir. The scallops (4 large) were so sweet and fresh. Tasty, rich risotto. Desserts: GIANT tiramisu to share - dense lady fingers (a good thing), could taste the booze. Could've been slightly more room temperature but pretty dang good. I was told the chocolate mousse (I stupidly forgot to taste my friend's) was very good also. Service was exceptional. We took a lot of time here and were the last to leave but never once felt rushed by the staff. Ambience was romantic (could've used some Italian music in background to set the mood rather than classic rock)... I mean The Godfather was playing on tv at the bar! All in all, this place is the perfect spot for a fine dining experience out or special occasion. P.S.They offer $5 valet parking since it's on busy Main Street, but fairly easy to find yourself off season.

I had not dined here in a few years. Went early last evening with a friend…read more Ambiance is pleasant, old school Italian. Service by Bernadette was attentive and friendly. My friend had a couple of cocktails, I had wine. We started sharing mussels; tasty. For entrees, we had sole and stuffed shrimp. Everything delicious. Will return in near future.

Had a nice experience at Jimmy's Italian Restaurant. The food and service were both good, and the…read morestaff was attentive throughout the meal. I didn't love the chicken parm -- it just wasn't my favorite -- but the clams and linguine were really good. The mussels were to die for and definitely the standout of the night. And the carrot cheesecake cake was absolutely amazing -- such a delicious and unique dessert! Overall, a solid spot with some real highlights on the menu.