Upon arriving to Rahway, my coworker and I were starving. We didn't have lunch due to our long…read moreflight, so I was very excited about this Italian place. And surprisingly, this happened to be a very well known restaurant as our other coworkers knew about it! It's located across of CubaNu Restaurant & Lounge on the corner of Lewis St and Main St in downtown Rahway. There's paid street parking and parking garages around the area. My coworker and I shared their Calamari Al Forno, tossed with Italian sausage, hot cherry pepper, and balsamic glaze. And wow. Who would have thought balsamic glaze with calamari would be sooooo good! I'll definitely be ordering that combination again. The mix with the Italian sausage and cherry peppers added a nice kick to the dish. Both of us could not stop eating it even though we wanted to save room for our pastas. Our meal was off to a great start! I ordered their Linguini de Mar which was supposed to have four seafoods: shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams. Unfortunately, mine was missing the calamari. However, the pasta was incredibly flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly - not overdone or underdone at all. YUM! My coworker got their Cheese Ravioli with the Bolognese sauce (unsure if it was extra as I didn't see the check). She loved her pasta as well! She's usually a light eater, but she devoured half the calamari appetizer and all of her pasta, which speaks volumes about how much she enjoyed the meal. I felt that the one downside was the unusual amount of water I drank (maybe ten cups?). This was my own personal indicator that there was definitely some sort of flavor enhancer which wasn't a negative thing. I'm not certain, but the food was very good, so kudos to them if that's the case. Overall, definitely a hidden gem! We unfortunately didn't try their pizzas/pies but this will definitely be on my list again the next time I visit. Or I may opt in for another round of calamari al forno and pasta again, haha!

Came here for dinner the other day and loved it! Ordered the garlic bread (comes with a free little…read moremarinara sauce) and goat cheese pizza (added arugula). Great sauce, crust, good balance of flavors in the toppings. Portions were super generous for the individual pizza - ended up taking most of the pizza home bc was so full from the garlic bread! Good amount of seating indoors, and staff was nice but definitely takes a bit of time to get their attention for the check/water/etc. Always a sucker for a good wood fired pizza though!

Went for a party and service was terrible. Pasta was mushy and certainly not up to par. Soft…read moredrinks had no fizz, cake was left on table and never cut. BTW, the hostess paid for the cake to be cut and served. Very disappointed and not returning,

Food and service were excellent. The only problem was that there was a private party that was very…read moreloud which made conversation difficult.

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 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!

Awesome experience from beginning to end! Our first visit here, meeting our family from Staten…read moreIsland in a convenient spot for all,of us. From being greeted by Rich, the Maitre D / bartender, meeting the owner and our great waiter Tony (formerly of Spirito's) it was an enjoyable experience for all. The food was excellent (don't miss the Calamari Cino and the fresh Burrata special), service outstanding and the prices fair for the great meal. We will definitely be back soon to meet other friends from the area when coming down from Bergen county. Was definitely worth the short 35 minute trip! Thanks for a great night of food and hospitality!

This place holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. We've had 2 monumental deaths in…read moreour family in the last year. Linwood Inn Taphouse became the family meeting spot after the funerals. It gave my family and warm safe cozy place to rest and begin the mourning process. I'm trying my best not to make this overly sappy but we just love this place. The service has always been great and friendly. The pizza is amazing, I'm a snobby NY pizza critic and the pizza passes the test. We've tried many other dishes and it has all been great, no matter what you order it will be top notch. Next time I visit will not be after a funeral.

Great sports bar atmosphere at Linwood Inn. They have a pretty large selection of draft beers,…read morewhich were crisp and cold. Their menu is HUGE!! Lots of choices that all sound delicious, including pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and entrees. We had a house salad, buffalo wings, and pizza. The wings were cooked well and you can tell the sauce is homemade. Pizza was a thicker crust but with tasty toppings.

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.

While my first experience here was fine, last night was pretty much a disaster. Incredibly slow…read moreservice, 90% of the specials were unavailable. Octopus salad (a special that they actually did have) had pretty fatty octopus. A rather disappointing night out for my mom's birthday...

Girls' night after work led us to Doughboy Johnny's, and as a first-timer walking in, I genuinely…read morehad no idea what to expect. Spoiler: I left very happy (and with leftovers). Let's start with the only real challenge of the night: parking. Between regular White Plains parking adventures and the winter snow situation, it took a little patience. But once we got inside, the night immediately got better. The vibe is college-bar casual, but without the trashiness that sometimes comes with that territory. It's lively but still comfortable enough to actually enjoy a conversation. One thing I loved right away, there are games by the front entrance that you can grab and bring to your table. Drinks + games = instant girls' night upgrade. We were seated in the center near the kitchen, which actually gave us a great view of the whole place. Our drinks were really good, though if the bartender's hand had slipped just a tiny bit more on the pour, I wouldn't have complained. Still solid, still enjoyable. Now the food. Holy moly. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. And the portions? I'm not sure if they thought we were feeding an entire soccer team, but honestly... I support the ambition. I don't think I've ever seen mozzarella sticks that size before. I love leftovers and this place clearly believes in sending you home with some. Another thing I appreciated was seeing a whole section of vegan options on the menu. I didn't try them this time, but I love when a restaurant makes it easy for different diets to find something without turning ordering into a complicated group project. Between the fun atmosphere, great food, and generous portions, this was a great first experience. Next time I come back, I'll just plan ahead for parking... and maybe bring an even bigger appetite.

Hubby and I took the fam here this past weekend and everything was just as good as before. Our…read moredaughter ordered the Vegan burger with stuffed mushrooms and our son the flatbread pepperoni pizza (happy hour special). The stuffed mushrooms were ok, the breading was flavorful and they give you a good amount. Our waiter was really patient while we figured out our order and replaced an unwanted drink without hesitation.

I've been eating here for years and I love the food there. My favorite dish is the Chicken and…read moreShrimp Menzo.

Best family restaurant I know. Tom and Joe are great hosts! Staff is pleasant. And don't forget get…read moreyour BYOB.