Today we were craving some rigatoni pasta and to my surprise, not alot of places are open for…read moredinner here on Monday. But this place was and it looked great so I was so excited to try! First impression of the restaurant, there is a lot of seating and everyone was nice! We didn't know we came for happy hour so that was a happy surprise, we ended up ordering the shrimp app on the happy hour menu and it was DELICIOUS, then we got the spicy rigatoni with grilled and breaded chicken. Also AMAZING! Talk about huge portions, honestly we should have shared (rookie mistake on our part) but the portions for the money is such a good deal. We had a lot of left overs we can't wait to eat this week! We will for sure be back to try everything else on the menu.

My in-laws were coming into town for Father's Day and because it was super last minute, my pickings…read morewere quite slim for Friday night dinner with reservations for 6 people in Jersey City. My friend who lives in Hoboken gave me a few options for Italian restaurants and Il Taviola took reservations, had space for us, and had a very good menu at decent prices. I had thought I had never been to Il Taviola before. But the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was like, well, actually I have been here before and I just straight up forgot. Woops. Well, it was a pleasant surprise to be back and I actually had an even better time this time than last time. I had the spicy chicken parm with rigatoni and wow, it was actually quite spicy. It was really good, but super spicy! My SFIL absolutely loved it though and killed the rest of my dish that I couldn't finish. Most of the group had the lamb ragu orecchiette and thought it was quite good. Both burrata appetizers were really good and thoroughly liked by the table. Service was attentive and we were never rushed. I really enjoyed that the restaurant wasn't super crowded. There were other tables but they were far away enough that we didn't feel like we were on top of each other.

I came here with my daughter for Mother's Day. I had already visited the restaurant prior and fell…read morein love with it so I had to bring my daughter we got there early so we sat at the bar so I missed a Mother's Day gift that they were given out haha but it's OK. We started off with the Caesar salad, which was very good and we also had the chicken Parm in vodka sauce, which was delicious and we share a bottle of Rioja, which was pretty good and they gave us a dessert on the house which was tiramisu it was good. The ambience is very cozy and warm which I like. I will definitely be coming back.

Great neighborhood spot…read more Service was great all night and just the right amount of attention Food was amazing and our group was largely pasta dishes and got to try a bite of each All different and very flavorful We would come back next time we are near

I ordered online and the food came out so fast. It was very good quality and very generous portions.read more

My friends and I came in on a Saturday evening and this place was pretty packed. We waited a lil…read moreover 10 minutes for a table and were then taken in. We ordered: Garden St Pizza: This was alright - packed with veggies, good. Needed a bit more spice or flavor. Penne Vodka: very very good - the sauce was delicious. Tiramisu: this was very good -- we were really trying to eat every lil crumb of this one. Pistachio tartufo: this was all our first times trying this and this wasn't what we imagined. The pistachio and cherry flavor together wasn't something we enjoyed. The service - impeccable. They were so busy and yet every server was giving utmost attention to everything.

Our first night out with a newborn. My husband called ahead, they were prepared for us, welcomed us…read morewith congratulations and had impeccable service. The staff are incredible and so hard working and attentive. Thank you for making an anxious new mom feel so comfortable. This is THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Hoboken. Every salad is delicious. The pasta is incredible & every special we've had each time we come is our new favorite thing on the menu. Thank you for such a great evening.

Had an amazing dinner but dessert was the star…read more Had an amazing dinner at Café Buon gusto, service was attentive and friendly. And sitting outside was the perfect way to spend an evening. I had the Scarparello with chicken, which was a flavorful dish that included sausage and a lemon rosemary sauce. Was also accompanied with a small bowl of pasta. Dessert was grand! I had the Tartufo, which was an amazing vanilla and chocolate gelato shelled in a chocolate crust with cinnamon and berries. This is the dessert to get here. Overall, had a great time and I would definitely visit again. Note: at time of dining, this restaurant is BYOB.

Had such an amazing experience at Grimaldi's Pizzeria on a weekday night with my mom and my…read morepartner. We decided to keep it simple and shared two large pies--and wow, we were seriously impressed. First off, the size of the pizzas is no joke. You definitely get your money's worth, and then some. But what really blew us away was the taste--perfectly crisp crust, rich sauce, and that classic, authentic flavor that's hard to beat. The service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The ambiance was just as impressive: comfortable, relaxed, and perfect for an easy, enjoyable night out. Honestly, it might just be the best pizza you can get in Jersey. We were all kind of shocked at how good it was... to the point where we barely left any crumbs behind to take home. Simple, delicious, and absolutely worth it. Can't wait to go back.

Delivered well - delicious sausage and the perfect sauce to cheese ratio. The only thing is that I…read morewould've liked to see more sausage. Otherwise, a really nice and filling pizza pie!

Had a nice dinner here... service was good and the waitress made good recommendations. This was one…read moreof the better restaurants I have dined at in Hoboken. The food was fresh and hot and was also flavorful. I thought it was priced very reasonably. Would definitely come back!

Augustinos is a family run business that is consistently packed - and for good reason - the food is…read moreamazing as is the experience with the team and (most of...) the other customers. It's lively, jovial, fresh, fun and welcoming - and in institution in Hoboken for good reason. Unfortunately when the reviewer from Dallas TX 8/1/26 (who was there for nearly 2 hours and refused to order an entree - his dining guest actually seemed uncomfortable with his conduct!) - forgot to mention that his behavior was completely inappropriate - going so far as to approach the female server from behind and then put his hand on her arm while saying something not at all kind to her.

Byob. Cozy, be prepared to wait but worth your time. Very busy resturant. Arancini was very…read moretasty, but smaller size and serving size is 2, so plan on 1 ball per person. Sourdough bread was ok, but portion size was small. Standout was the braciola di maiale pork chops alla parmigiana, truly amazing!! I let everyone sample it and all agreed. Next would be the mafaldini shrimp scampi, then bolongese and shoemaker chicken. Entree portion sizes are very generous, none of us finished our plstes, so had the remaining to go to savor another day. Deserts: triameause was the winner but the canoli in a ice cream cone wins the picture prize. Highly recommend trying this place!

A neighbor recently recommended Otto Strada. My husband who loves Italian food was excited to try…read more We eat Italian a lot and are not easily impressed. We were super impressed with Otto Strada. We arrived early on a Friday and were happy there was no wait. Reservations are not accepted. We chose outside seating and we got a lovely seat in the shade under the covered area. We were greeted by Jeremy who offered us water. He was friendly and we had a nice conversation. He was new with the restaurant, but knew the menu well. It's nice to see a young man working and have pride in his job. Our waiter Chris arrived soon after. He was a great waiter. He was also super friendly and was able to help us navigate the menu and helped me with Gluten free options. We opted for the pear salad. I got a limoncello chicken and my husband got a pork chop. All the food was super delicious. It's a challenge for me to get a good meal being gf and dairy free now and this was perfection. Chris was able to put things on the side and recommended the perfect dishes! We had dessert also which was a GF banana cake with Gelato. It was delish. My only complaint was I thought the desserts were small and a little pricey. If priced a little less, we would have ordered 2 or 3. All in all it was a perfect experience and evening, and we will be back soon! Highly recommend!

Got food to go here because we were staying in an Airbnb nearby. What a great find! Good, old…read moreschool Italian cooking like Nonna makes! Friendly service. Feels like it would be right at home in Little Italy. We had the penne in vodka sauce, chicken francese , and pasta primavera with shrimp in cream sauce. Also the house salad and couple of desserts. All winners.

Service was quick and friendly. Food was really fresh…read more None of that tin can after taste. Delicious . We'll come again. Convenient to Sinatra Park too.

Once again, amazing. Get your wings here! And everything else. This place is a treasureread more

I walked 30 mins from the train station hoping this chicken salad was worth it..... and yupppp can…read moreconfirm. It sure was This chicken salad is everything you want in a quick, satisfying bite. The texture is spot-on...perfectly tender chicken folded into a creamy, dreamy dressing that's rich without being heavy. Every bite is packed with flavor: a little tang, a hint of savory seasoning, and just the right amount of crunch to keep it interesting. It's the kind of chicken salad that feels comforting but still bright enough to stand alone on a plate or piled high on toast, crackers, or greens. Simple, flavorful, and incredibly well-balanced...honestly, it's one of those dishes you keep going back for spoonful after spoonful. If you love a creamy, flavorful chicken salad, this one checks every box.

I came with a small group on a Tuesday night. We started off by sharing the whipped ricotta and the…read moreHamachi crudo. I was a big fan of both, especially the ricotta, which was so incredibly creamy. For the mains, everyone's fresh-made pasta was excellent. I ordered the Mexican street corn, which was unique, flavorful, and delicious. I also tried some of the spicy rigatoni and loved it. We ended the night with the s'mores dessert, which was rich and chocolatey. Also, the fact that the restaurant is BYOB is a huge plus! The only downside was that I lost an item during our visit. I had a really hard time finding their contact information online, so I had to go back in person to ask about it, which was a bit annoying. Ultimately, they weren't able to recover it, but the food itself was still outstanding.

FYI: this place is a BYOB only restaurant. They do not serve liquor so bring as many bottles of…read morewhatever as you want. Now that that's out the way let's get into the food! I came here with 4 hungry friends, and so we indulged by getting a lot of food and sharing everything family style. For starters we got the whipped ricotta and spicy-ish Caesar salad. They were both delicious but I'd go back just for the salad alone, had a nice kick and sooo much cheese on top, YUM! Main plates: we shared 4 diff pastas. The Mexican street corn, spicy rigatoni, cavatelli, and fettuccini. They were equally good but my favorite was hands down the fettuccini and rigatoni. Everything was so creamy and well seasoned. The ambiance: low moody lighting. Cool plates and attentive and kind service. I'd def recommend for date night with your lover our group of friends.