Since we moved into the area in 2023, my wife and I have been continuing our trend of trying new…read moreplaces for special occasions. For this visit, we decided to check out Dolce on Main Street in historic Flemington. The restaurant is in a great spot right in the heart of town. We were seated in their tastefully decorated dining room, which felt upscale but still welcoming. For our appetizers, my wife went with the classic caesar salad, which featured classic dressing and herb-crusted croutons. I tried the pear salad which came with walnuts and gorgonzola cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette. Both were a good start to the meal. For the main course, my wife ordered the flounder francaise. It was prepared in a lemon chardonnay sauce with capers and artichokes, which she really enjoyed. I decided to go with the scallop and shrimp special which was pan seared and served with sliced asparagus risotto in a saffron chardonnay lemon sauce. Everything was cooked perfectly and very fresh. We made sure to save room for dessert. My wife had the carrot cake special which was a triple layer cake with real cream cheese, sliced walnuts and golden raisins served with vanilla gelato. I went with the cheesecake. Both were a solid end to the night. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout our meal, which we appreciated. It's a BYOB, so keep that in mind if you want to bring a bottle of wine along. However, if you forget, they do have a selection of bottles for sale from Alba Vineyard. We'll definitely be returning in the future to try some of their other traditional Italian favorites.

Dolce is another Albanian run restaurant serving Italian style cuisine. It has indoor and outdoor…read moredining rooms with comfortably spaced tables. The experience is similar to buying a kit car that looks the part but is a replica of Italian cuisine that doesn't always reach the full authentic level of the original. Its success is based on reasonable tasting food for a reasonable price. The pear and Ceasar salads were very good and well orchestrated. The grilled octopus app special with cannellini beans and spinach was very good. The grilled swordfish was a good sized portion. It tasted OK but was not memorable. The mushroom ravioli came with a very watery sauce and were not great. The special lobster ravioli were better, and filled with real pieces of lobster, but the sauce was loose, it lacked seasoning and was not bright or rich in any taste but lobster stock. The premade typical tartufo was the most refreshing dessert. The tiramisu was light and delicious. The limoncello cake seemed premade and the tasty lemon ice overshadowed it. It is a BYOB and they do sell Alba wines in house. The staff is efficient but not very communicative as if they are hoping to not have to answer any questions. With a 20% tip the cost per person (without wine) can be about $70 to $85 per person. The food overall was OK but I wouldn't rush back to experience it again.

Chimney Rock: I don't know what they're trying to be. Part of it says "pizza place", but it does…read moreNOT feel like a pizza place inside. Bar area, huge restaurant... this is a diner. Or a buffet that no longer buffets. But pizza is a big part of their menu and a lot of people order it. I can tell you, from sight alone... I wouldn't call it pizza. It's cheese, toppings, and an extremely flat crust that I can only imagine crunches to smithereens. So I went very much with not pizza. Fortunately, the menu goes many other directions. I got a hot chicken sandwich with Cajun fries, basically regular fries with a little seasoning sprinkled on (not baked in). Took a little while to get to us, but once it did, I was impressed with the spice level. This is not for the faint of tongue. The fries were perfectly cooked, but I would say just get plain fries if that's your vibe. I could have upgraded to onion rings or similar, wasn't feeling quite hungry enough for that venture. Verdict: I don't know. It's not a diner. It's not a pizzeria. Definitely seemed kid-friendly. I think my date liked this place more than I did. So again, I'll go with the balance and stick 4 stars on the wall. Could return, not sure what else in Flemington might attract (seems fairly restaurant-barren).

Great local spot with a nice bar setup and huge menu. All the food looked good - chicken parm was…read moresolid and don't think one person can finish the whole thing. Will be back

We were in Flemington and decided to have a late lunch. The web site had an attractive selection of…read moreitems and caught our attention. We are so glad we chose to dine there. From the greeting, to the service and the menu options we were pleasantly surprised. For us this was a high value choice. The food was superb, the Spanakopita with it's layers of pastry and fresh spinach was wonderful. The roasted eggplant in the Mesakka was easily my wife's favorite item. For us it is a two hour trip to Flemington but we are looking for a reason to bring family and return to the area just to share this experience. A side note, the server, Summer, did a fantastic job making us feel welcome and part of the family. To top everything off we finished our meal with "Cakes in a Can". The owner's wife, Yara, apparently spends hours each day making these attractive and tasty treats. I had the Raspberry and Pistacio. They are right to be very proud of her efforts. I recommend this experience, if you are ever near FLemington and want to enjoy Egyptian and Greek cusine this is the place to go. Thank you for the experience, from Joyce and Bill.

This place is excellent! The food was delicious (we had several salads, both chicken and lamb…read moresouvlaki which came with rice, salad abd french fries, hummus, baba ganoush, spicy feta with pita bread ...) The coffee was so strong and nice, and came in the cutest cups and saucers that looked like purses. And there are cake parfaits (photo below) in a variety of flavors. I had pistachio and chocolate, my sister had the strawberry shortcake - everything was fresh and flavorful. They can accomodate larger groups but it is best to call ahead as it is a popular place. The staff was also very nice!

Tried Brunello's on a Friday night, here's the review. 4 people , 3 very mediocre dishes and one…read morethat was less than mediocre. But before I go into the food, let me address something I've never seen before on a bill. I ordered a Bourbon mixed with Diet Coke and the $15 charge was broken into three separate charges: $12 for whiskey; $2.50 for "whiskey prep rocks" (adding ice?); and $1.50 for "whiskey prep mixed" (mixing it?). What???? The first proseco served to another diner was outright flat, it was replaced. Meal. I ordered veal scalloppine picata and the meat tasted nothing like veal as it was a tough chew. My wife had the shrimp with risotto and she said the shrimp was ok but risotto was flavorless. Indeed, it's the first time I ever saw almost all the risotto left on the plate. The chicken milanesa someone else ordered came out cold in the first round and properly replaced with a new serving however everyone else's meal had to wait so we could eat together. Our waitress was nice but not very experienced and perhaps a little flustered. Brought out the dinners but hadn't bussed the appetizer plates in advance, It's actually not her job so I think they just lack help. The clams and sausage appetizer was very good. Perhaps the place had a bad night, but frankly for $300 with tip for 4 people was simply not worth it. Glad we tried it but it will likely be a one and done for us.

This was my first time here, some of the people in my group have been here many times before and…read morehighly recommended it. This restaurant does catering and can do parties like mine. I can see why this restaurant was chosen. We were a group of 10 people celebrating a Christmas Party. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The dining room itself was lovely. It was decorated beautifully with Christmas decorations, a large Christmas Tree in the corner. They have a mantle over the fireplace that was lit up and decorated with Christmas lights. What made this room extra special was the gigantic fireplace that had a roaring fire going as we sat and enjoyed our food and each other's company. The setting was traditional and on each wall were framed pictures. I kind of felt like I was in a Southern home. In a separate room was a nice size bar with flatscreen TV's. We started off with cocktails and appetizers. The dishes that were chosen: MUSSELS ALA VINO- I got them in a marinara sauce with garlic crostini for dipping. The mussels were delicious. CALAMARI FRUTTI- fried calamari with capers, black olives, sun dried tomatoes, and caramelized onions. Along with TRADITIONAL FRIED CALAMARI-with MARINARA. Both Calamari' dishes were delicious. MOZZARELLA EN CAROZZA- Served with marinara sauce. These were crunchy and the middle oozed with fresh melted mozzarella. LITTLE NECK CLAMS AND SAUSAGE- Lemon, garlic, herbs, crostini. These clams were sweet and smokey from the sausage. WINGS- (Medium Heat) the wings were crispy and flavorful. For my entree I chose their Special. STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH CRABMEAT-It was light and tasty. It also came with a vegetable risotto, which was really delicious. Other dishes that were chosen were PORK OSSO BUCCO-Vegetable risotto, and pan gravy POLLO PARMIGIANA-Boneless breast of chicken breaded with marinara and melted mozzarella POLLO MILANESE-Boneless breast of chicken pan-fried topped with arugula, onions, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette SALMON-Pan-roasted salmon with pesto sauce, seasonal vegetable saute, roasted potatoes GAMBERI SCAMPI-Jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic, herbs, over spaghetti PENNE VODKA-Peas, prosciutto, a touch of cream, tomato, and a splash of vodka. We then went on to desserts. TIRAMISU, LEMON SORBET, TARTUFO, ICE CREAM SUNDAE, RED VELVET CAKE. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed their dinner and their desserts. It was a very relaxing and peaceful evening. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. Even the owner came over and checked on us. I would definitely return and try some other dishes.

Marinelli's is truly like going to Nonna's for dinner! We had dinner the first time scouting for a…read morespot for a Rehearsal Dinner for my son's wedding. We immediately knew this was the spot! Vito and his staff made sure everything was perfect, the family style meal was plentiful and it was an amazing night. The Barn was decorated beautifully and we spread out under the pavillion for dessert. The food was spectacular! We started with fried calamari, long hots with sausage, house salad. Then platters of meatballs, chicken saltimboca, homemade mashed potatos, penne ala vodka, string beans started flowing. We capped the night with amazing canollis! Then he even sent us home with an assortment of pizza slices that were all a HIT the day after the wedding! You need to eat here! We live over an hour away, but will definitely go back!

We had an intimate party of approximately 20 the end of April. The ambiance was perfect, the food…read morewas nothing short of amazing and the staff was attentive to our every need. Everyone raved about the place and how delicious our meals were. Thank you Vito for a truly memorable experience! Looking forward to many more tempting meals!

Hosted both my bridal shower and birthday here, both were excellent experiences!…read more Fitim even participated in singing happy birthday to me, and took group pics for both events. Big thank you!

The food prtions were just enough and was tasty. The sounds of the water while you dine outside was…read morevery serene. We were able to actually have a conversation. I appreciated that alot. The service was good. Our server took our orders and was pleasant. He never bothered us again until the check. We had to call him or get his attention when we needed assistance.

What a cute place! I just LOVE it. Great food, fantastic staff and the owner even came by multiple…read moretimes to make sure we had a great experience. Couple of things: I can't understand why some meatheads criticize this place due to "excessive noise". If you know anything about being Italian, it's ALL about the noise! Reminded me of my grandmas basement (the sound of people having a good time that is...) It's enjoyable to have a meal in a vibrant place. If you want peace and quiet...ORDER TAKE OUT!!! You can tell the ingredients are top notch. All of our food was on point and worth it. Nice job Rosella!!! I'll be back!

The food is good, not amazing as many reviews say but I'm a New Yorker so I'm possibly biased. The…read moreseating can be a little bit tight in season. Staff is unbelievably amazing. The atmosphere is cozy and I am told by locals that the pizza used to be really really great and now it's "good" in my opinion. There is one thing in which they are making I think a huge mistake. And I tell you this with love and I mean, I'm telling the staff and particularly the beautiful and talented Owner. The constant interruption of clapping and yelling of happy birthday is very TGIF. It does not suit your cozy, inviting charming atmosphere. It appears that everyone goes to have this done to them because the last time I was there, and I've just moved to town recently, it happened four times in one night the guess I was entertaining eventually started, rolling their eyes and covering their ears There must be a better way to celebrate each birthday that feels special to that person without screaming and yelling and interrupting this tiny room of people who are dining with you each night. It's worth problem-solving and coming up with a better solution. That charming Italian later could simply come up to the table and softly speak Italian to the table and several sentences and deliver your dessert with a candle in it, and everyone will be charmed. It's unique, he can speak Italian, he's handsome... And that would be incredibly memorable. ‍ Keep up the great work and please consider doing a simple reversion of your artichoke hearts. Less is more. Italian food is my most favorite favorite food. I lived in Italy and I've lived in New York and I think you can deliver an even better quality of food by fine-tuning your main recipes. You want this New Yorker to rave about your food so that out-of-towners Who are used to the best come to you because of all of your raving reviews that are of New York City standards as well as Italy. And I might mention that the other restaurants you own are at the same standard as a great NEW YORK eatery. Pound your chicken paper, thin for your Parmesan, you're lasagna noodles should be thinner than thin... But you know this you understand Italian food. Go for it I want you to be the best in town so that I can eat there once a week!!

Best buffalo chicken pizza and calamari love cafe Maria better than any pizza place in Flemington…read moreand that's just me being honest asf I will only get buffalo chicken pizza here they do it best

Cafe Maria is a nice Italian restaurant hidden in Frenchtown. We went there one night with…read morerelatives because I wanted pizza. The atmosphere was cozy, and it wasn't too busy on a Thursday night. Our order consisted of the calamari, pizza (two types), and tiramisu. The calamari was amazing. It was coated in a light and crispy batter that was very much like a tempura batter. The Maria special, and the Brooklyn style thin crust pizzas were okay. I've had better. Finally, the tiramisu. If nothing else, the tiramisu here is a must. It was exactly what a tiramisu should taste like; semi sweet chocolate, a hint of coffee flavour, and creamy marscapone.