We had dinner at Victoria's. If Far exceeded my expectation. This restaurant was one of the best…read moreItalian restaurants I have been to!!! I had the salmon which was exquisite. My husband had the eggplant Parmesan and my friend had lobster ravioli. All of our dinners were better than we could've imagined. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will absolutely be going back. Our server was exceptional as well. The decoder was terrific. Cozy and inviting. Overall, it was a 10 out of 10 experience!!!!

The picture of the buffalo chicken pizza looked too good not to try. The sad part was that there is…read moretoo much stuff on the pie, and since they threw it in the box so hot and gave it to the driver like that, all the stuff slid over the edge of the pizza and into the corner. After doing some Dr. Frankenstein rearranging of cheese and chicken, we were able to eat this pie. The good part is they use Franks, which I love, so the pie was spicy and had a familiar taste. But the crust was bland and the chicken breast tasted like it had no seasoning. There was a ton of it, but it was just a chore to get through. So overall I say 3 for that pie, but I bet if I went in and ate it there and it wasn't such a mess it would be an easy 4.

New Years dinner at Jasper Stone hit the spot. We went with friends and the palce was packed. A…read morelittle noisy, but that is to be expected. Our server, Willem, was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The menu is quite different from our last visit in 2024 - better organized and easier to read. We atarted by ordering a Caesar salad and Tagliatelle Bolognese to share at the table as an appetizer - quite nice and a good start. Charlie and I both chose the Creekstone Ribeye ( I opted for the Horseradish Creme Fraiche) and our wives both chose the Crab Crusted Halibut. all entrees came out cooked to order and piping hot. We also shared an order of creamed spinach. No dessert as we were doing that at home, but the coffee hit the spot. JS is BYOB so don't forget to bring your wine. Defintely a destination restaurant, and we will be back!

What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.

I came here as a party for two on a Wednesday afternoon and was happy to be seated immediately. The…read morerestaurant looked extremely clean and spacious. Lunch time on a weekday seems to be the perfect time to dine here. I enjoyed everything I ordered, from appetizer to dessert. I started with the calamari which arrived fresh and hot, crispy and lightly salted, and didn't stand a chance at our table. I ordered the ribeye "Bryan style" which tops the steak with goat cheese, lemon butter, sun-dried tomatoes, and possibly parsley. I enjoy a more marbled steak, but this was a particularly fatty cut. Overall, the flavor from the toppings really came together for a well-balanced taste, mildly salty and savory. The ribeye comes with a choice of soup or salad; I chose the Caesar salad, which was brought out prior to my entree. It's a good, crunchy salad made with real anchovies. Making sure to leave room for dessert, I ordered the peach and blackberry crostata which is an open faced tart served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I ordered it to-go, and naturally my ice cream melted before I made it home. I was mostly interested in the peaches anyway which I attacked while waiting for the check. I will just leave it up to my imagination how it would have tasted with the ice cream. Our server was great, attentive, and was available for anything we needed. I would definitely return to this location.

Service and food was excellent, not crowded on a Sunday night. Chicken Bryan was cooked to…read moreperfection, the sausage lentil soup was good too, not too salty or spicy. Much much better than eating at the NJ turnpike rest areas and not far off 95 either.

Via Sposito never disappoints! We go here all the time and the food is consistently great. This…read moretime we had the chicken parm in vodka sauce--absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. We also tried the American cheesecake for dessert, and it was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The place is always packed, which says a lot about how good it is. You can walk in, but I'd definitely recommend calling ahead or making a reservation if you can. One of our favorite local spots--highly recommend!

What a cute lil place we found! My son is a wrestler and we had weigh ins down the street at the…read morehigh school so what better way to Celebrate him making weight than throwing down some amazing pasta! First off, the food! I had a shrimp dish that was amazing, the sauce it came with was perfect, shrimps grilled nicely, and the fresh pasta was on point! I was able to steal a slice of the margherita pie before it was devoured while my daughter wasn't looking and two thumbs up there - the crust was great with the sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil -5 just the right amount. The penne vodka was pretty good too. The location was cute as mentioned, part of a strip mall with parking. Staff was very friendly! If I am ever in the area again, I know where we're going...

I have to give credit when it's due! Last night, my girlfriend and I went out for some food and…read moredrinks. She was craving Italian, so we decided on Café Luna--and we're so glad we did. We sat at the bar, and from the moment we arrived, the experience was excellent. The bartender was absolutely amazing--friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive without being overbearing. He made us the most delicious drinks that really set the tone for the night. We ordered our food and everything came out perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor. From the first bite to the last sip, everything exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed night out. Overall, an outstanding experience from start to finish. Great service, great food, and great vibes. Easily 5 stars--we'll definitely be back!

Had a great meal at Cafe Luna. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They have a small outdoor…read moredining space and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful and very romantic. We ordered a few things off the menu and all the food was great. The drinks could have been better but they were still decent. I would definitely come back here for lunch or dinner, especially a date n

For my wife's birthday I surprised my wife and took her to one of her favorite restaurants in the…read morearea, La Cucina Nouveau, where they serve her favorite gnocchi. I called late morning(Saturday) and was able to get a reservation at 5pm. Upon entering we were greeted by two large birthday parties in progress; for a 100 year old woman and for a 75 year old woman. However, we were seated immediately and brought fresh crusty bread and spicy olives, and our wine was opened. Our waiter, Joe, told us the evening specials and gave us a chance to look at the menu. To my disappointment, no gnocchi amongst the regular and specials. We decided upon entrees and when Joe returned I mentioned my and my wife's disappointment at the absence of gnocchi. Joe excused himself and went into the kitchen returning shortly. He said the chef would make us an order of gnocchi even though it was not on the menu. He said the chef would prepare it any way we wanted; this in a jam packed Saturday night restaurant. Now that's service! We told him to surprise us with chef's choice and we would share the order as an appetizer. When he returned it was with a large platter of gnocchi with small potato cubes, and sweet acorn squash in a savory, slightly tomatoey, cream sauce. Each item perfectly cooked with al dente precision. Our grilled shrimp and frenched pork chop entrees also perfectly cooked. Joe also brought out complimentary Ice cream and candle to accompany our cappuccino and espresso. We both found it to be a great dinner! Thank you Joe and thank you chef!

We hadn't been back to LCN in a bit and figured it would be a good spot to meet for a cousin's…read moredinner. We had a 6:30 Saturday reservation and it served no purpose. We waited 45 minutes in a crowded vestibule along with others who also had to wait up to an hour. This did not go over well for our party of six. On to the food and service. Appetizers Burrata & prosciutto Beet salad Octopus Seared artichokes Crab cake- lots of filler, not the best Entrees NY strip steak Snapper over risotto Berkshire pork chop Rigatoni Bolognese Branzino Dessert Flourless chocolate cake w gelato- very good Blueberry tart Apple tart Blueberry lemon pound cake Only the chocolate cake was a stand out. The others fell short. The food and service are very good. In defense of the server, she did send fried zucchini on the house for our wait and it was appreciated. However, based on other reviews and our experience, I will return-but it won't be on a weekend night and be subjected to that kind of wait again. Cramming a restaurant and not honouring reservations eventually gets old.

We wanted to give this new business a try, but unfortunately we didn't it find the food to be good…read more We ordered Franco's favorite and a pear salad with grilled chicken. The pear salad was supposed to come with goat cheese, but it barely had any. It was basically a bunch of arugula with grilled chicken on top. The lemon dressing it came with was bland. The salad needed more goat cheese and a better dressing. Franco's favorite was ravioli Parmesan with shrimp fra Diavolo. The marinara sauce to the ravioli had no flavor and the fra Diavolo had no heat. The shrimp wasn't even breaded which was very odd. Our waitress wasn't the best either. We had to ask for water and more. coffee. She didn't even know what some dishes on the menu were. Needless to say I don't recommend, and I wouldn't come back.

Ordered a pie online. Got there 20 min later and the woman says it's almost ready, 2 more mins…read more After 10 min, I finally see them START making the pie! It was never even done! Instead of being honest and saying "hey we forgot to make your order", they instead ignore you and pretend you're not there watching them. Another 20 min later, the guy comes over, after 5 more pickup orders out the door while I sit on the stool looking like a jackass, says "I had to remake the pie"! Bullshit man! I have been standing here watching you for the past 30 mins and saw you make my pie 10 min after I walked in! Finally get the pie 5 min after that and they offer me a free 2 liter for my wait. Fair enough, I'll take it. Then I get home and open the pie box and it looks like this! Horrible undercooked slop! I call them up and tell them I want a new pie. He says no problem and will deliver it to me, where I literally live 2 min down the road. 40 min later, no show so I call back. He says he sent the driver 10 min ago and should be there any min. I give it another 30 min and still no show. I call back up again and said, if my pie isn't here in the next 2 min, I'm coming back for my money. He said he will call the delivery driver. 10 more minutes go by and I just go back to the restaurant. Guess what, the delivery guy is there with my pie!! Absolutely ridiculous!! A waste of almost two hours! Never, ever again will I order from here! They don't know what the hell they are doing! Shame the old owners sold to them. Back to Torino! The only reason I'm giving them an additional star is that he did give me the cold to the bone pie and my full refund along with the free 2 liter.

4/10/26 - Been a bit since I did a review so I figured it was time. I was driving by Camillo's in…read moreSayreville, NJ and haven't had their pizza in quite some time so why not? For those of you who have not been there, Camillo's is more of an Italian restaurant, than a pizzeria. It has a pretty large seating area in the restaurant part of the building. It looks to my untrained eye that they had some extra room and decided to put it in a pizza oven near the entrance. From what I've described, I had the feeling this was going to be a disaster. But there was also a lot of foot traffic and diners in there which always make you optimistic. I ordered a large Sicilian (square) pie and a large pepperoni (round) pie. The crust on the sicilian pie had that great sicilian pizza flavor. It is thick and very chewy, but surprisingly light. If you are a cheese and sauce lover, this pie is for you. The cheese is fresh and tasty and is definitely premium. The sauce is well seasoned and very tangy and delicious. My opinion is they should probably cook it a little more because with all that cheese and sauce, there's not a lot of crispiness on any of the crust. I'd probably recommend eating it with a knife and fork because it can be that messy. The pepperoni pie that I ordered what was surprisingly thick. Again, this offering is of the thick and hearty variety. This pie, however, was not soggy and the slices stand up. It's not exactly crispy and crunchy, but it's not limp. The sauce is definitely the star here. Overall I was pleasantly surprised. I want to go back and sample some of the restaurant offerings. Overall Rating: B

Overall we like Camillo's in Sayreville. The prices are fair and they have some delicious dishes…read more The best dish is the tortellini in vodka sauce. Their vodka sauce is FANTASTIC! We also love the cheese ravioli and lasagna. My husband enjoys their cheesesteak, but thought the Italian hot dog was TERRIBLE! It had no potatoes, barely any peppers, and no onions. It was very bland! The goat cheese and mushroom ravioli is just ok. There wasn't much goat cheese flavor, and all you can taste are the mushrooms. Skip the dessert here the chocolate cake was dry as can be, and the cheesecake was just ok. I recommend Camillo's in Sayreville!

Ponte Vecchio - Old Bridge, NJ…read more We had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Ponte Vecchio! Started with the Stuffed Mushrooms and Fried Calamari--both were delicious. The house salads were fresh, the table bread was excellent, and all four skirt steaks at our table were cooked perfectly. Service was top-notch, and we were seated at a great table.

Another amazing night at this fabulous restaurant! I make sure to visit a few times when in town!…read moreIt's a comfortable atmosphere with impeccable service. The food is the main event! Never been disappointed the many years we have dined there. My ultimate favorite is the octopus salad - I could literally have this with soup or salad and call it a day! That is totally impossible to do with the selection of choices they offer..

The food was very tasty and our waiters service was outstanding! My favorite dish was the lasagna.read more

I was doing some shopping today at JCPenney and Macy's as we head into Fall and decided that I…read morewould stop at Olive Garden for lunch. I went with the unlimited soup (minestrone), house salad & house dressing and breadsticks with Alfredo sauce. The salad was just okay. The lettuce could have been crisper, there wasn't a lot of dressing and the croutons were not crunchy. It tasted flat. The soup was good with a tasty broth and filling vegetables and pasta. The breadsticks and especially my favorite creamy Alfredo sauce is why I was there! The breadsticks as always were warm, buttery and right out of the oven. The Alfredo sauce was creamy, thick and absolutely scrumptious. I even asked for a second bowl! That being said, compared to Italian restaurants like Luca's and Dusal's on Route 27 -- frankly speaking, there IS no comparison. Olive Garden is the Applebee's of Italian cuisine. If that's your thing, go for it. If you want the real thing, head to Route 27 or anywhere else that serves authentic Italian that isn't cookie cutter. So, 3 stars -- not bad or good, just average! Other than the Alfredo sauce ;)