Last evening I hosted a dinner for 5 guests, one of whom did not know I had invited 3 "surprise guests" for this birthday dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with "Welcome home" and seated. Bobby was our waiter and he was knowledgeable, polite, and offered my guests choices and recommendations on our orders. And in true Savini tradition, our Specials Menu had been prepared with a Happy Birthday notation on top of the page for my special guest! The Filet Mignon Crostini, a special on the menu, was fantastic! Each of our entrees was perfectly prepared and delicious. Desserts were also wonderful. The service at Savini is always exceptional, as it was last evening. This is my favorite restaurant, especially if we have a special occasion to celebrate! Grateful!!! read more

There is a reason my family has been coming to Savini's for every major milestone. They truly treat you like family the moment you walk through the door, and I couldn't imagine celebrating my 40th birthday anywhere else. The service was, as always, impeccable. They have a way of making a special night feel even more significant, balancing professional excellence with genuine warmth. They even made a personalized Specials Menu for the celebration! And the food? It's consistently fantastic. We started with a spread of appetizers that set the bar high: the Stuffed Figs and Meatball specials were standout hits, and you can't go wrong with their perfectly crisp Caesar Salad or the Escargot Scampi in that delicious puff pastry. For the main course, the Filet Mignon Oscar and Veal Imperial specials were prepared to perfection - decadent and incredibly fresh. The Cacio e Pepe was authentic and flavorful, and the Capellini special was light, but OH SO satisfying. They topped off the night with a beautiful birthday surprise -- Crème Brûlée (complete with a "Happy Birthday" chocolate sign and candle!) along with the Mixed Berries with Biscotti (can't go wrong with perfection!). Thank you to the entire team at Savini's for making my 40th Birthday Extravaganza so memorable. Whether it's a casual dinner or a life milestone, this place remains our "steady ground" and our favorite tradition. Can't wait for the next visit! read more

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Another great dinner. Love this place. They treat you like your family. Everything is so fresh and steaming hot Oyster Rockefeller amazing. Lamb chops tender Veal amazing. They don't bang u over head. Valet parking. read more

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Once a residential home, Savini has transformed into an upscale solid Italian restaurant well-known for their fresh steak and chicken dishes. Upon arrival, one is greeted by valet staff who parked our vehicles. Upon entering the foyer, we were further greeted by the host and shown to our linen-covered table. A 2-page menu offered classic Northern Italian and American cuisine, with a variety of options available as well as today's special. We ordered number of appetizers from caprese salad, house salad, eggplant rolitini, calamari and few others to share for the large group and everything was delicious. For mains I chose half portion of the gnocchi in tomato sauce with pesto and the other half in their Fra Diavolo sauce. Both sauces were outstanding. The gnocchi were out of this world. It was one of the best things my taste buds ever tasted. I cannot wait to return to eat that again! The sauces were made it perfection. Wasn't too spicy it was just fantastic! To end the meal I had a crème brûlée. While not the best one I've had, it was an adequate end to an otherwise perfect meal. All dishes were beautifully served and cooked to perfection. The prices were not cheap, but we got value for our money. The servers were friendly and informative. The host went around to the table, making sure it was to our liking. While we were there, several occasions were being celebrated where we could recommend this place. read more

Went back after 2 years and was again not impressed. Decor was nice but for $100 per person wasn't worth it. Halibut was mushy and I had to trade plates with my wife. Cousin also didn't like hers. Not returning.. read more

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My wife and I went to Savini to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. They rolled out the red carpet for us. Sully greeted us and knew our names. Saved us a table near the fireplace. Had special menus printed for our Anniversary. Put the flowers I brought in water. The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. Our server, Hawkins, was outstanding. They made us feel very special on a very special evening. read more

Savini Restaurant - Our beautiful Anniversary Dinner at Savini's. - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

The food was middle of the road and the prices were out of whack! $16 for a Bellini and they didn't have all the ingredients, the shrimp cocktail smelled very fishy indicating it was not fresh, and was very tough to chew. Our daughter ordered a dish of plain pasta with a small cup of marinara on the side. It cost $30 !! Seriously?! You are Not that good to command such prices. I will spend my money where the food is worth it. read more

We made reservations for a milestone birthday. The specials menu they gave us was personalized with the birthday person's name - very nice touch! The calamari was probably the best I've had in a while. The main courses were good & plentiful. My real issue is the bar / lack of cocktail menu. They will make anything you want but when I asked for a cucumber mint vodka with club soda... it was al club soda. No sprig or mint or sliced cucumber either. One person ordered a Bloody Mary and they put a lemon wedge with it?! If you're going to charge close to $20 a drink, don't be lazy!! I then ordered a Moscow mule which was better but still frustrated about the other drinks. The upstairs was nice and not too noisy whereas downstairs is noisier and the ceilings are very low. read more

This upscale yet charmingly old-fashioned restaurant exceeded our expectations. We made reservations for a Wednesday evening and were seated immediately, which was a pleasant start. The bar area, complete with high-top tables, was an unexpected but lovely feature. Our party of seven began with the calamari appetizer and meatballs, both of which were delicious. For our entrées, we enjoyed the special seafood fettuccine, penne, and several perfectly cooked filet mignons. Desserts were equally delightful, with tiramisu, assorted ice creams, tartufo and sorbets rounding out the meal. Our server, Stephanie, provided decent service throughout the evening. she was just OK. Didn't really check in to see if we were OK but we assumed she was busy. Although there's no designated kids' menu, our children were more than satisfied sharing entrees and enjoying a few side dishes. The wine selection was solid, and valet parking added a nice touch of convenience. We'll definitely be returning for another wonderful evening here! read more

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the food was nothing special. The place is dated and old looking. Service was very good. it's a wannabe fancy restaurant, asked my husband to remove his hat while we had a drink at the bar, pre dinner. much better dinner options in Allendale. read more

Food was excellent! We had a private party for 70 people. The service was incredible. Anything you asked for was provided immediately. Your glass was never empty. The ambiance was quite upscale which was exactly what we were looking for when planning the event. The management and the dedicated servers were exceptional. This was our first time at the restaurant and it was like dealing with family. We recommend everything about this restaurant! read more

Food was mediocre. Service atrocious. Ambiance, like eating at my Granny's house, 40 yrs ago. What happened to Savini's. Top notch restaurant for years...How far they have fallen. Gen Z waitress kept saying "No problem", "no problem". Bartender didn't know how to make an Old Fashion. One less place to spend my $100 for dinner. read more

When we took my son to his first "fancy" dinner, we chose Savini. And I am glad that we did. Our waiter did a great job and was superb with my son. Definitely helped! The tables have a fairly intimate setting as the restaurant is a bit dimly lit. Definitely created a relaxed vibe. It helped that the bar absolutely nailed my espresso martini. We shard a meatball appetizer. That was not just delicious, it was an experience. One that you should have too! My entrée was chicken in a white wine sauce that was quite good with sides that were excellent. You can tell that the chefs put a lot of care into the meal. I would love to eat here again. read more

we are frequently this restaurant for many years from time to time and it's always been outstanding last night. We had a special which was fettuccine with black truffles and a very light cream sauce. It was simply amazing. I would compare that to any fine restaurant in New York City it's something you really need to experience. read more

I was there today when I entered the manager was on the phone then he turned around saw me and said to the waiter table 24 he never said hello or anything...then I was sitting on the table but no one gave me the menu for 5 minutes you can check the camera then I asked for the menu finally got it...I was looking at the menu and the manager sally was walking pass and pointed to me please remove your hat no hats...that was the worst thing anyone can tell you he was so rude when he said that,he actually pointed with his hands to remove my hat...it actually looked very bad...you cannot where a hat is not mentioned anywhere in Savini menu or yelp or google because I did my survey before coming here....the food was excellent I liked it but please change your manager he is not fit for his job...sorry if I was rude but this is the fact how he treated me...sorry never coming back read more

What a lovely spot! I enjoyed a quick drink and meal at the bar, and the valet service was a definite plus. The service was excellent, and I'm already looking forward to returning to explore more of what this pretty place has to offer. read more

we have this place a try last night. We were served Italian bread which was fresh. Inside is decorated like a traditional higher end Italian restaurant. Service was good and the waitress was attentive to our child's allergy. The only short coming was there is no cocktail menu so you kind of have to know what you want. read more

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Very disappointed. After more than 20 years of loyal business--from corporate events to family celebrations--the service and food have steadily declined over the past year. This experience was the final straw. I stopped by to confirm my birthday party details and learned it had been double-booked, with the restaurant choosing a larger party instead--no call, no courtesy. With less than four weeks' notice, we are now scrambling to find another location. Fortunately, there are better options in town. Their loss--we will not be returning. read more

Food was excellent, service was exceptional! Valet attendants set the tones from the beginning. What was really great is the restaurant was full and we were able to hear each other easily. Truly great experience start to finish! Thank you read more

Went to Savini for Mother's Day dinner. Heard so much about this place and finally tried it. The restaurant met all expectations. Food was delicious, service was on point and professional, and by today's standards I found it to be reasonable especially for Mother's Day. The appetizers, pastas, entrees, and desserts were not only delicious, but also plentiful. A long awaited trip to Savini will now be met by more frequent visits. read more

Great meal Bolognese, was outstanding . great staff First place I go when i head back to Jersey, wish this place was closer

Had a wonderful time celebrating my husband's birthday here! They printed a custom menu specially for his birthday which is such a nice touch. My husband and I came here a few years ago and he always says how he had the best filet mignon ever here and after many other attempts to find one better I gave up and brought him back where he confirmed it's still the best steak he's ever had. I tried monk fish which is delicious and it had a nice sauce with it. We also got some dessert and a glass of red wine and an espresso martini for him! Such a great place for a date night and we will be back! read more

Savini Restaurant - Espresso Martini and Cabernet Sauvignon - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

Great all around! Food , service , Ambiance . For sure will return and recommend to others.

everything!!!!!!!!! amazing food, service, drinks, service!!!! the best place to enjoy with good friends!!

My favorite place...food, service, ambiance. My go to place. Experienced servers. Warm greeting. Great food and you sit well there. Tables spaced with comfortable seats placed so one can really have a conversation. Expensive, yes. But we think well worth it for a fine dining experience. read more

Yet another perfect experience at one of my favorite restaurants. Savini never fails to impress - one of the most consistently good places in the area! read more

Always great service, ambiance and amazing food. From the hostess to the chef you're greeted with a smile and welcomed into their beautiful dining room. The bar area is a great place to meet friends before dinner. read more

Five of us returned for dinner with a 630 reservation on Friday night. As we were escorted up to the second floor, the ambience is exemplified with each quieting footstep. All the tables were lit with candles and some holiday decorations were on the walls. As soon as we were seated, and basket of hot rolls was presented to our table as a water glasses were filled, and our waitress asked us if we would like to order drinks. A couple ordered wine, one ordered a bloody Mary and I settled for just water at the time. We ordered some shared appetizers for the table which included meatballs, eggplant rollotine and Fried calamari. Among the entrées were New York strip steak with mashed potatoes, Veal scallopini with mushrooms, a fish special and shrimp Fra Diavolo with linguine. With the carpeting and low ceiling on the second floor, it is a very relaxing quiet where you can enjoy conversing with one another. Finished off with cappuccino, crème brûlée, cheesecake, and tartufo. We will be back.Sal E. New Rochelle read more

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Came here on a holiday weekend so it was quiet which was great. I was not a fan of the decor , I felt that for the prices they charge it should be a little bit more up to date. I hate when I see carpeting in restaurants, it just always seems dated and dirty to me (not that this place was dirty because it was not) We placed our order and started in on the bread basket. It was nice and toasty which is exactly how I like it! I would have preferred some olive oil to dip instead of butter but not the end of the world. We were waiting for awhile and started to get antsy. Finally the waiter came with two complimentary salads because he stated something had gone wrong with the ticket machine . It was no big deal things happen and at least they gave us the salads to hold us over. I had the salmon in mustard sauce, it was ok but nothing amazing kind of bland. The mashed potatoes it came with were really good though and so were the string beans. My mom really liked her chickens dish but I have to say for the cost the portions were a bit on the small side. I would give this place another try but it's not somewhere I would be in a rush to go back to. I did see a pasta dish on the menu that sounded interesting so maybe next visit that will reel me in! The service was decent they were very pleasant read more

For the first year in six years, we decided to go out for Valentine's Day in this restaurant, blew it out of the water. The beef carpaccio and seafood salad were so fresh and delicious then followed with Gorgonzola crusted filet mignon and jumbo shrimp fettuccine the meal was perfect the server was attentive and didn't rush us and the place was nicely decorated, we sat on the second floor which was cozy. Our drink order of two cosmopolitans did take a little while to get but overall a great night. read more

Voted and winner of the Best of Bergen 2023, my partner, our friends and I came as first-timers to this establishment located on W. Crescent Ave. in Allendale for dinner yesterday. Reservations were easily booked through Open Table. Once a residential home, Savini has transformed into an upscale solid Italian restaurant well-known for their fresh steak and chicken dishes. Upon arrival, one is greeted by valet staff who parked our vehicles. Upon entering the foyer, we were further greeted by the host and shown to our linen-covered table. A 2-page menu offered classic Northern Italian and American cuisine, with a variety of options available as well as today's special. As an appetizer, we decided on the beef & lentil soup, Sicilian rice ball with filet mignon tips, and Caprese salad. For the main meal, we chose Chicken Vino Bianco Sautéed with Artichokes Hearts, Asparagus, and Shitake Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce, Veal Forestiere Sautéed with Portobello, Shitake, and Champignon Mushrooms in a Sherry Wine Demi-Glace Sauce, Chicken Marsala, Filet Mignon, and Jumbo Shrimps served over spaghetti instead of linguine. Some of us even saved room for dessert and got crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Complimentary, fresh, warm bread started our meal. All dishes were beautifully served and cooked to perfection. The prices were not cheap, but we got value for our money. The servers were friendly and informative. The host went around to the table, making sure it was to our liking. While we were there, several occasions were being celebrated where we could recommend this place. read more

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The "reputation" FAR exceeds the quality and service. Went with a party of 7 with 2 people liking their entrees. Appetizers were tasteless. Veal chop was a dry slab of meat and also tasteless. It was no better than a middling local pizzeria. Lots of staff circulating but service was slow and inconsistent. Even the bread was from Shop Rite with hard butter. Never ever again. read more

My husband and I went here for our anniversary. The food was so delicious and the staff made our night feel so special. We would definitely recommend. read more

Stopped in for dinner with colleagues while on a work trip. The restaurant operates as upscale, with required valet parking, white table cloths, and staff in white button-up shirts and black pants. It's very much the traditional Jersey Italian dining experience. The wine-by-the-glass menu is small, but they had several options. We started with the stuffed figs and lemon oysters from the specials menu. They were delicious. I also ordered the seafood linguini (linguini pescatore) in marinara, which was decent. But the real highlight was carrot cake -- delicious. Staff were attentive and helpful throughout the night. All around a nice evening. read more

Savini Restaurant - Carrot Cake - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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What can I say about one of my favorite places. We are back for a birthday dinner for Marissa and Andrew. Everything from the service to the drinks to the food is spectacular. The special Asian pears was fantastic. The calamari was light and tender. Oysters cold and refreshing. The tuna poke bowl was something different and we all loved it. 2 in our party had the pappardelle spec that was spectacular. Sandra had the Florida Red Snapper Marechiara, such great flavor. Andrew had Mezzo Rigatoni Bolognese and he loved it. I had shrimp savini over pasta. Maybe one of my favorite pasta dishes ever. Service is impeccable and friendly always. We love it here so much that my daughters wedding rehearsal dinner in 3 weeks will be right here. Can't wait. If you are thinking of dining here stop thinking and get here. Definitely worth it. Enjoy read more

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Still top notch. Tent in parking lot until indoor dining is allowed. It was so nice to see all our old friends at Savini...same staff has worked here for years and we missed celebrating our special occasions with them. They printed out a special menu for my daughter's graduation. There were fans running so it wasn't uncomfortable or buggy. It is less comfortable for the servers running around in the heat, but still just as friendly and welcoming as ever. read more

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When you look at the menu, you figure it is your typical overpriced regular Italian food. Turns out it is an excellent overpriced Italian place. Beautiful inside and owners were very cordial and helpful. We were seated upstairs, which is beautiful. Tom, our waiter was a very tall man, but excellent and very patient. So they found out it was a birthday celebration and had menus printed up with the names on it, fantastic touch!! We ordered the food, and salad was good, eggplant rollatini was great. The Cape May oysters were some of the best, sweetest, slightly briny and huge, that we have had. Amazing. Veal chop special was beyond amazing, double cut, cooked perfectly, maybe needs more butter lol best veal I have had in years. Scampi and chicken savini and filet mignon were equally as good If it was not so expensive we would go back tomorrow and read more

Savini Restaurant - Cape May oysters - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

My wife and I had another fine dining experience tonight at Savini. This restaurant never disappoints. We drive 50 minutes to go there. Worth the drive. The dining room manager Salhi, makes you feel welcome and appreciated. Hard to find a host with class like Salhi. He runs that dining room like a swiss watch, perfect timing, great service.. Tonight one dish was better than the other. Escargots, crab cocktail, clams casino, carpaccio, veal chop, tortellini savini. Perfectly prepared. Flavor town. Can't wait to return. Thank you Sal.. welcome home. Lol. read more

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Good food. Good service. I went there on a company party so not sure of rates.... I would visit again read more

I've gone twice now, the ambiance was lush, the service (we had Stephanie every time she's great!) is excellent and the food & drinks are amazing ! read more

Savini Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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