The food is awesome! Got a cheesey pasta with chicken that i can't pronounce. It was delicious!read more

10/10 food and service every time. ambiance is great and always on point. the workers and very nice.read more

Greedy unethical business practices. I used to order two large size porridge from them on ubereats…read moreroughly twice a week. After about a month or so I noticed they stopped offering the large size which is a $3.00 uncharged/addon from the extremely small size that they sell for $10. Essentially greedy owners who decided fleecing their customers by charging $10 for 6-8oz of porridge vs $13 for the larger size. They have lost my business as I will never support this company moving forward!!!

Food is ALWAYS top notch! Service, like the weather (you never know what to expect..Lol)! Excellent…read moreamount of food for the price and always delicious. We go there at least once a week. Definitely recommend, just pack your patience as they are always busy!

Overall, the experience was a bit mixed. The food itself was actually very good. I ordered the…read morefried fish over salad with white rice , simple dish, but done right. The fish was crispy, flavorful, and well-seasoned. No complaints there. Where things fell short was with the service. The timing was off. I ordered a special that included an appetizer, but it didn't arrive until I was almost finished with my main course. Meanwhile, my guest received their appetizer first, and then their main course came out at the same time my appetizer was brought to the table. It made the flow of the meal feel a little unorganized. The space itself is nice with a cool vibe, well put together. I was told they have a DJ on weekend nights, which sounds like it could be a great atmosphere. With some improvements in service timing and coordination, this place definitely has the potential to deliver a much better overall experience.

Good was amazing! Came for a quick bite and got 1/2 pollo w chaufa and yuca. The chaufa has amazing…read moreflavors, very different from any fried rice I've had. We also had vaso chicha, it's a purple drink that tastes like cinnamon, wasn't a huge fan but it's different. The hot sauce was amazing, ask for it! Their green sauce was also good! I saw someone had calamari and crab, looked amazing. Someone also had steak and chicken over a skillet and that looked great. Would love to try that next time!

I went to Michael's Riverside for a work holiday party, and going in, my expectations were…read more.. neutral at best. All I knew was that it was an Italian restaurant, and as someone who is not the biggest Italian food fan, I showed up with an open mind and a backup personality. First win: parking. Plenty of on-site spots and a separate entrance/exit situation that clearly said, "We care about traffic flow and your sanity." Already off to a strong start. When my friend and I walked in, staff greeted us right away and immediately pointed out the bathrooms and the bar area which, frankly, is the correct order of priorities. The room itself wasn't huge, but it was cozy and fit our group comfortably, with enough space to move around... even when the DJ decided it was time for a conga line (yes, that happened, and yes, I internally facepalmed). Food was served family-style, and I'll admit it: I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was well seasoned, cooked properly, and, a personal victory, the vegetables were not overdone. A holiday miracle. I enjoyed the meal far more than I expected to, which says a lot coming from someone who usually approaches Italian menus with caution. Bathrooms were clean and well-stocked with toilet paper and soap, which shouldn't be noteworthy but unfortunately still is in this world, so credit where it's due. My only gripe was dessert. While many of them looked aesthetically pleasing, they fell into my least favorite category: dry. If you love a dry cake or cookie, this may not bother you. If you're like me... you might want to enjoy dinner here and then go elsewhere for dessert. Overall: Even though it's not my go-to cuisine, Michael's Riverside delivered a genuinely good experience. I came for a work party and left thinking, I might actually come back here on my own: willingly. And honestly, that's the highest praise I can give.

I had my daughter's bridal shower here last Saturday. The restaurant is lovely. I have only good…read morethings to say about Michael. He was always available to answer any question I had and was great to work with to make my daughter's day special! The food was so delicious and plentiful! We went with a buffet with appetizers. Everyone raved about the food! And his staff was also wonderful! We also had the photo booth which was a big hit! Our ages ranged from 8 to 92 and all I heard was good reviews! This was my first time at Michael's but definitely won't be my last!

It was our first time at La Nueva Hispana and it was pretty empty for a Saturday afternoon but I…read morethink it was because it's not that well known. The place is at the same location where previously a Thai restaurant was and it has the option of stairs or a ramp for those with disabilities as well as an awning that's inviting and protects from rain. Now once you enter the restaurant is really clean with a modern leaf wall and the Nueva Hispana restaurant name in a neon sign. Lots of mirrors on the walls give the place a feel that is bigger as well as large windows. Large TV with salsa music playing. The service was very good and fast we ordered a $15.50 Milanese chicken breast (chicken cutlet) with French fries (they were really crispy and freshly made!) with a side salad in a tasty dressing. We also ordered Pescado a lo macho ( a traditional Peruvian dish of fish filet with seafood in a creamy sauce) with a side of yuca and salad for around $21-23. Overall the sauces were really tasty place is modern and clean with linen napkins, not paper, and good service worth stopping by and trying some delicious Peruvian food. Tip: no parking but lots of street parking. Also, no 1/2 or 1/4 rotisserie chicken meal that Peruvian restaurants are known for.

I've only been here once, so I'm not going to trash the place over a single visit. The food was OK,…read moreand I'd give it a second chance since it seems popular with other people. That said, my experience was not great. The TV was loud when we arrived, and the music coming from the kitchen competed with it, making conversation difficult. I asked for the TV to be turned down, and they did, but when a young kid came in later, the hostess turned The Flintstones up loud again, so once again it was hard to hear each other. More importantly, we clearly marked "no eggs" on the menu and told the waitress about an egg allergy, but the chicken fried rice still came with egg. After we pointed it out, with the menu I had written on still at the counter, the dish was taken back and returned with bits of egg still in it, which made it seem like the egg had just been hand picked out instead of the dish being remade. Also, ask for tap water unless you want to be charged for bottled Poland Spring. Overall, the food was decent, but the noise and the way the egg issue was handled made for a disappointing visit.

Found this gem on YELP. Read the reviews. Read the response from the owner and I knew I had to go…read morehere. If your carribean food ain't rude. I don't want it. Actually the ladies were super nice. I ordered the Oxtail Lg. The portion for the price is about as even as it gets. My fault for coming after 5pm, no plantains. No cabbage. So that was my fault. Oxtail was chunky and flavorful. The rice and peas was fluffy and fresh. Also missed out of patties and cocoa bread. So next time ladies!

Before I start I would like to say that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences…read moreand my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's begin!. We stopped in here because we were in the mood for some Caribbean food. We ordered oxtails with peas and rice and vegetables. The employees were nice and polite, the restaurant was clean. This is a takeout restaurant only because there were no tables to dine in at. The food was hot and plentiful. I would definitely return if I am in the neighborhood visiting family again!.

Great service and outstanding food! We came in for late lunch on Saturday, and it was pretty busy…read morebut they accommodated us. Delicious and great deal for their special. A must try.

A very busy, small restaurant with great prices and large serving sizes! The food is really good…read moreand the server is really nice albeit overworked as the only one taking care of all the tables. This is the type of hole in the wall spot where you become a regular and bring all your friends because everything is amazing- the portions, the price, and the delicious food. The food is definitely authentic as well- this isn't fusion, this is recipes from the the mainland! Highly recommend!

I had the arroz con mariscos (seafood rice) which was delicious. Big portion, i was able to save…read moresome for lunch the next day. This dish was from the regular menu. They also have lunch specials which include drink, appetizer and entree.

Was in Paterson and my partner was dying to try a Peruvian place so we did. This place was the…read moreclosest place we could find and we got lucky and found parking up front. Parking is challenging in the area-heads up! The place was OK. I wasn't blown away. We tried the jalea and lomo saltado. The service was very fast. The food came out right away which I was surprised about. The food was good. Not blown away because the jalea lacked fresh fish-don't even know if they served fish and the limo wasn't the best in my opinion. I would try it again overall. Not the best but not the worst. The chicha was OK. I've had better. By the way, the bill was odd. They apparently charge for the tip but don't really tell you nor make it clear on the bill. I feel like they shorted themselves on the tip because I normally would have paid more for tip but I paid what was requested because it was just odd. I felt bad afterwards and feel I should have given extra. Anyhow, perhaps this is a norm in Paterson. (I'm not familiar with the area nor dine there at all.)