Food- A+++ never disappoints!! Their vodka sauce is incredible!…read moreSave room for their warm cookie sundae! Service-A++++ Jodi is always super friendly! Ambiance- cozy vibe! My absolute favorite.

The food was good, the service was excellent. 3 of Could not…read morefinish all of our meal so we asked for containers . When we received the bill, there was a charge for the takeout. Are you kidding me never again!

impeccable! the ambiance is stunning - definitely recco going during the early evening so you get…read morethe element of natural light. i go to a lot of italian joints and i can tell when there's actual authenticity in the dishes and that's exactly what this place was about. i mean every place has spaghetti pomodoro but to serve with garden fresh basil and stracciatella? that's what makes a place great. love the antipasto they put out to start, the bar is also impeccable. definitely get the scallop pasta, linguine alla vongole, and dirty martini ;)

Poor service. The wait staff was absent. As I approached the hosted and gave the name of our…read moreparty, instead of being escorted to the able, she pointed at it. Things went downhill from there. Two and a half hours for dinner is just unacceptable. The food is good, but not so good that they get a pass on the service. About 15 minutes after our party was fully seated, the waiter shows up to take our drink orders, delivers the drinks and then disappears. Someone else, the Maitre d' maybe, show up to take our order. Both appetizers and entrees were taken. About a half our later the appetizers show up. At this point, the own stops by and asks, "how's everything?". We tell him the service seems a bit slow tonight. At this point, you would think, okay, but no, things got even slower. Took at least another twenty minutes to get the entrees. While people are still eating the bus person starts clearing plates. Reaches right across the person next to me as they are bringing a fork full of food up from their plate. Extremely rude. Entrees clears about fifteen minutes later the waiter shows up to take our desert orders. He was asked to bring the check with the desert. He doesn't. Waiting over twenty minutes for coffee, a slice of cake, a slice of cheese cake and two sorbets. Really? So I ask a member of the staff to have our waiter come right away. Never shows up, but the server did come back with the coffee. The waiter finally shows up with the deserts but no check. Again we complain, this time to the Maitre 'd. Not once did anyone say, sorry it took so long.

Wow! My latest meal here was a 6 out of 5…read more Friendly, attentive service throughout the evening. We began with the seafood salad...a delicious mix of tender squid, scungilli, octopus, and shrimp over lightly dressed arugula. It was a beautiful portion and paired perfectly with their warm focaccia and garlic infused olive oil. Then came the complimentary salads before the best grilled lamb chops entrée I've had in years. Outstanding. A full rack of tender, flavorful, juicy baby rib chops served with broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes. OMG. While devouring this meal, I was a bit without words. Did I mention it was a full rack?! We also enjoyed a bottle of their house Cabernet with dinner. Very smooth and a solid table wine for the price. It paired beautifully with the lamb, and the other entree we got...homemade fresh pasta with short rib ragu. Wow... that really was the best entrée I've had anywhere in a long time, and it puts Bosfa in my top three restaurants. P.S. Sign up for their rewards program!

this place is JUST ok. I didn't even know it was there until I saw it on yelp and decided to check…read moreit out. ambiance is...different. it's recently renovated and everything is in shades of black and white. it lacks the cozy comfy atmosphere of an Italian restaurant. the environment feels a bit sterile. a few of the tables are plastic folding tables covered in table clothes. chairs are mismatched but cleverly covered to make them all look the same. food was just ok. portions were HUGE. i literally carryed a giant bag of leftovers of out the place. i can eat....and i couldn't believe the size of these dishes. drinks were delicious! staff was super friendly but the food came out a bit slow. the experience was overall average and I'm not sure if I would go back.

Whenever I'm craving Italian cuisine, Augie's is one of the first restaurants that pops up into my…read morehead. I have dined here multiple times and have always left with a happy tummy. As soon as you walk in, you will notice the classy, chic décor of the dining area; it gives off old Hollywood vibes. The seating is tight and the restaurant is on the smaller side, so I recommend making a reservation as it can get busy. The hostesses and servers are friendly, attentive, and personable. I always end up having good conversations with my server haha. As soon as I sit down, I'm already in a good mood because their complimentary bread served with olive oil and butter is to die for! During all of my past visits, I've never been disappointed with a dish. They have specials so there's always something new to try on the menu. Just a heads up, they are BYOB! These are some of my personal favorites: -Chicken Francese ($23.95) - The chicken cutlet is so tender, and the chefs get the francese sauce just right. It's a perfect balance of white wine, lemon, butter, and egg. You have the option of adding one free side: (1) potatoes and vegetables OR (2) pasta (angel hair, penne, rigatoni). -Pasta Limon ($31.95) - HEAVENLY... This dish consists of angel hair pasta in a creamy sauce that's a combination of lemon, parmesan, and butter. It comes with chicken and shrimp. -Fig di Sicilia Pizza ($17.95) - This has always been my #1 favorite appetizer, but sometimes it tastes better than other days. When it's made to my liking, it's basically a thin flatbread topped with mozzarella, fig marmalade, prosciutto, and arugula. This appetizer is the reason why I started eating figs LOL -Cannoli - These are HUGE and their ricotta filling is absolutely delicious! I have to roll myself out the door after eating here! Good thing I work out.

If you want to feel like you're in a NYC restaurant, look no further than your own backyard!…read moreAugie's has it all! Food, service, & ambiance are all fabulous! Easy parking, being a BYOB and not having to cross the GWB contribute to making it a nicer experience than NYC!

Verana easily climbs into my top Italian restaurant choices! My meal was amazing from start to…read morefinish. Foremost, the restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with lots of greenery and elegant lighting. Our waiter provided top tier service throughout the night. The appetizers we ordered were perfect shareable bites and so delicious. The homemade focaccia was light and crispy. Perfectly toasted! This comes at the start of your meal for all of the tables. I loved the fried calamari, burrata and prosciutto, and the pear salad. I was most intrigued with the mussel flatbread appetizer. It was topped with a light buttery sauce and garlic. Very good! The meatballs were also a standout for me. In addition to an amazing start to my meal, I loved the cocktail options. From various spritz choices to Negronis, you can tell the cocktail menu was carefully crafted. Verana is known for the best chicken parmigiana. Not only did this dish deliver, but the portion size was unreal. Some of my dining party finished it. However, I have amazing leftovers for today. You have an option to get a side of homemade pasta. I went with the spaghetti. All pasta dishes are made from scratch. Other honorable mentions include the pasta normica and bolognese. Moving on to the sweet dessert options! The cappuccino's had a nice and bold coffee flavor. The pistachio gelato and apple tart were music to my ears! So fresh and really hits any sweet tooth. The tiramisu had a nice pairing of coffee flavor and cinnamon. My first dining experience at Verana will definitely not be my last. I can't stop talking about all of the incredible dishes that my family and I tried. Thank you Verana for an incredible meal!

Really enjoyed the food and ambiance. Only negative was it was noisy - not so easy to talk…read more Started with a cocktail, was solid; had the tuna appetizer and a pasta with truffle/mushrooms. both were fresh and delicious. Had the apple dessert, and really enjoyed it as well. i'll definitely come back.

It may sound crazy, but I have yet to find a really good pasta spot in NJ. NYC, no problem, but I…read moredon't always want to cross the river. I think I finally found a spot where I can confidently get good pasta AND dessert. My partner and I stopped in this week, and we were immediately met with cool, industrial-style decor and a BOMB playlist. The staff was super friendly and helped a lot with specials and recommendations, as it was our first time. For drinks, we started with a Fig & Melon cocktail and their Old Fashioned. Both were great, but I think the old-fashioned wins over the Fig & Melon. It's smoky and sweet, while the F&M was citrusy and refreshing. To start, we ordered the Mozzarella Sticks Di Bar Mutz with Mutz Hot Honey & Sour Milk. Personally, I am tired of hot honey on everything, haha, so this wasn't for me. If they served it on the side first vs drizzled on top, I probably would have enjoyed it more, as the mozz sticks alone were delicious. The breading was more like a garlic bread than the traditional coating. It also comes with extra hot honey on the side. For our mains, we shared the Spicy Rig and Trottole. Again, both are really good, but the Trottole was the CLEAR winner. The short rib was rich, and the overall dish was perfect for the savory lover like me. The Spicy Rig was lighter, and the bite of pasta with basil was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the mile high espresso martini, affogato martini, which had ice cream they make in-house, and the Samoas cheesecake. Every single thing was delicious! It's a good problem to have when you're dining somewhere, and you're battling it out for who has the best dish. Can't wait to come back and bring friends!

It was really hard to get a normal time reservation at this spot. But we managed to snag a bar top…read moretable And when we got there, we realized why it was so hard.The only have like 6 real tables at the restaurant. Vibes are cool. I like the open concept kitchen and the music was definitely on point. However , the food was mostly disappointing , I would say. The mozzarella delicious. Butter cake delicious. But all three pastas that we ordered were definitely not worth the price. I was really excited for the spicy rigatoni that I got and I asked the guy how spicy it was. And he said, 2 out of 10, but when I got it, it was definitely 0 out of 10 spicy. He said too many people complained about the spice level. So they dumbed it down, but it just tasted like tomato sauce with no spice at all. Unfortunate. There were a couple of other appetizers or things on the menu I would be willing to try, but I won't be running back to this spot anytime soon. Especially since it was a good distance away from me.

Service was good but food wasn't. Pasta very al dente and sauce was bland. Owner is not friendly…read moreand doesn't care if his customers complain. It's a small restaurant and with a bad attitude you won't last long. Try somewhere else.

As you can see from my last review on May 29, 2020 this was one of my local favorite restaurants,…read morewhen I lived in Bergen County. My last review was actually awarded my 4th ROTD on June 25, 2020. This restaurant is still a BYO restaurant. We were visiting here to attend a family affair. We had a 6 PM dinner reservation for my family of nine on a Saturday. We were seated in the rear room on a narrow table. Yolanda opened my first two and third chianti wine bottles. I enjoyed my usual complimentary house salad. I also enjoyed my huge veal chop milanese giardineira for $39. Yolanda and the rest of the staff served us very well. My total bill was $242 excluding gratuity. We agreed we will return here again if we have another family affair in this area.

My first experience at Dimora Restaurant left a great impression on my family and I. We visited to…read morecelebrate a birthday. Our waiter was personable, funny, attentive, and knew the menu very well. I really loved the menu variety with a great selection of specials. My family and I enjoyed everything that was ordered. With fresh ingredients and quality presentation, Dimora is a must visit. We sat outside on the porch, however, the inside is beautifully decorated. The porch is also spacious and nice to sit outside on! Thanks for the great birthday dinner!

Dimora offers a solid dining experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind before booking…read morea table. The Food & Atmosphere If you are looking for a good meal, the food here is delicious. However, if you are a purist seeking a truly authentic Italian culinary experience, this likely won't hit the mark for you. The menu leans more toward standard Italian-American fare rather than regional specialties. Additionally, the decor feels a bit tired and could definitely use a modern refresh to match the price point. Service & Logistics The highlight of the evening was easily the service. The wait staff is incredibly courteous, professional, and attentive. A special shout-out to Jimmy, who went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Another major plus for this North Jersey location is the parking; there is plenty of space, making the arrival and departure completely stress-free.

Osteria Crescendo was an exceptional dining experience from beginning to end. The restaurant is…read morebeautifully decorated, and the service was absolutely stellar. We chose the seven-course tasting menu, and every dish was both beautifully presented and delicious. The chef personally came out with each course to explain the history behind the dish and where the ingredients were sourced. His enthusiasm and passion for every offering made the experience feel especially memorable. A truly special meal with outstanding food, thoughtful presentation, and impeccable service. Highly recommend!

The setting is nice, attempting a classy feel. The staff is friendly. The drinks are better than…read moreaverage. The octopus appetizer is very good, although I wasn't enamored of the sauce provided. The ravioli was good and tasty. Overall a good experience.

Wanted so much to love this place. Purchased a $200.00 gift certificate for my wife for Mother's…read moreDay she decided to take me and make it a date night. Right from the start there were issues. The waitress brought us a cocktail menu so we ordered one each only to have her return and say they were out of cocktails we could have beer or wine. Then another woman presumably a manager said we could get cocktails just not the ones on the menu she explained they were out of certain liquors due to a large weekend event (we were there on Wednesday) she attempted to make her own concoctions they were no to our liking. We did not let her know that because she obviously was trying to do her best. Service was very slow again the manager apologized saying they were short staffed. The food was not bad unfortunately they got my wife's order wrong and at one point they brought our food to the wrong table. The manager was very apologetic and you could tell she wanted to make a good impression for the establishment. When we were ready to pay they did not know how to process the gift card saying the person who could do it was not there. They asked that we leave the gift card and would process the payment and call me so I could return to get the gift card with the remaing balance. I obliged and left all my contact info but they never called back. After a few weeks we finally trekked back over only to be told they had no clue what we were talking about. Eventually we got things settled. What was supposed to be a nice evening turned into a nuisance of back and forth driving although it's only 20 minutes away unless we were going there specifically it's 20 minute out of our way. The venue itself has a very nice decor the staff seem friendly. The night was a disappointment & I probably would not go back if it wasn't for the fact that I still have some monies left on the gift certificate.

I saw an Instagram flyer (and later a Facebook ad) mentioning that they have a DJ in the evenings,…read moreso we decided to check it out! We were able to make a reservation for the same week--a Saturday evening--for a group of 10. We arrived around 6:30, and while it was quiet at first, the space was bigger than I expected yet still felt cozy and intimate. The crowd wasn't particularly young, but everyone was warm and welcoming. We had our table from early evening through the night until the DJ wrapped up after 1 AM. We brought a cake for our celebration, and the staff kindly stored it for us, then sliced and served it beautifully. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere made the whole night special. We'll definitely be back!