Went to Clarizio's Italian Ristorante and I'm still thinking about this meal closing my eyes…read moretonight. I ordered the pork chop and I swear it melted in my mouth faster than my paycheck disappears on Amazon. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and seasoned so well I almost stood up and applauded in the middle of the restaurant. Then came dessert... the cannoli cake. Whoever invented that deserves their own national holiday. Out of this world doesn't even describe it. I took one bite and immediately started questioning every other dessert I've ever eaten in my life. The staff was awesome, the atmosphere was great, and honestly I'd probably fight a small bear for another slice of that cake.

This past Saturday night was my husband and my first time dining at this restaurant even though we…read moredo live locally. Many of our friends have recommended Clarizio's to us but every time we gave thought about coming it has been particularly difficult to get a reservation on a Saturday night. I was working late on Saturday, so I was unaware that my husband was able to make a reservation for 8:30PM. Reservations are not made through Open Table. Instead, Clarizio's website send you to another site called Resy to make a reservation. What was shocking and disappointing is that Clarizio's hold your credit card number to secure the reservation and if you don't show a $25 fee is charged. My husband was so worried that they were going to count us as a no show because we were running a little late. He even tried to call to inform them that we were running late, but no one answered the phone. Luckily, Clarizio's called us because we were about 10 min late to inquire our whereabouts and we had just turned into the restaurant parking lot. Upon arrival, the hostess took us to a table set for 2 in a crowded dining room with all other tables holding large parties. Although it was crowded it did not take away anything from our wonderful dining experience! Our waiter John P was extremely nice and helpful especially after he learned that it was our first time dining here. Unfortunately, I was unaware that it was BYOB because I was working and was unable to check the website. Our waiter John eased our minds by saying that it was okay and that we would have to rely on their food to make a good impression. That certainly was no disappointment! Our food was so terrific, that we cannot wait to return and taste so many other delicious sounding items on their menu. John also told us that unless we have huge appetites, their entree portions were large enough to share. We were glad to take John's suggestion and shared the Zuppa di Pesce which was plentiful of shellfish in a tomato broth over angel hair pasta. We have had this dish in many other Italian restaurants and this was one of the best! This entree also came with one salad and I asked for an extra salad for me since we were sharing the entree. Not to go unnoticed was the crunchy outside and soft inside delicious bread. For dessert, we shared the Tiramisu suggested by John as it was his personal favorite. It was so light and flavorful that we too could make it our personal favorite! All in all this was a fabulous dining experience and I highly recommend this restaurant! Next time though, I will remember to bring a bottle of wine.

This eatery takes the stage in Poet's Square off the appropriately named Thoreau Road in Freehold…read moreTownship. Brand: 5/5 Pies in Poet's is an Italian eatery in Poet's Square, which is a small, shopping center, which was once a farm owned by Philip Freneau who was a close contemporary of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. I appreciate the aesthetic of Pies in Poet's, for the scroll and Old English font in the logo and the brick walls evoke the poetic life. The interior contrasts the appearance, thought it maintains a life of its own, with its bright lights. Website: 3/5 It has a basic showcase of the gallery images of the menu items and the location of the business. However, I do waver when I see the color scheme of the whole site, with the bright blue having a sight so out of place it completely throws off the tone of the site. I also thought that revolving section at the beginning of the site has a redundancy of always linking to the menu. The site brings you to the menu located on bringDat, which lets you order directly from a wide variety of categories. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no interruptions while awaiting my order. Ambiance: 5/5 The comfortable seats and tables manage to accommodate us. While the medium-sized establishment has a lot of tables, it does make use of the space. The pop music playing oer the radio had a medium-level volume and managed to have a soothing rhythm throughout the dining area. I also like how you get to walk outside the other entrance and explore Poet's Square, which has a quaint feeling giving you access to many businesses and the view of a pond. It might be better enjoyed in the summer when the pond is not frozen, but nonetheless, you get a pleasant view. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Mercutio Specialty Wrap and green tea. It contains buffalo chicken, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion within a whole wheat wrap. I did think that it would have been called a buffalo chicken wrap since they typically come with blue cheese, but there is a separate menu item of buffalo chicken wrap without the blue cheese. I will say that the blue cheese provides the warm texture to the chicken, while the lettuce, tomato, and onion complements them, with the onion bits having the most amount of presence. The whole wheat wrap had a good prepared grill, and held its form. Service: 5/5 The staff attended to my order without any issues, and even helped me say "Mercutio" when I struggled to say it, since it has been a while since I said that name. Worth The Money?: 4/5 The menu selection reflects their brand with poetic aesthetics, from subs named after US presidents to wraps named after Shakespeare characters. I do not know how buffalo chicken and blue cheese relates to Mercutio--perhaps his unorthodox spiciness as a character factors into the teleology. It would help Pies in Poet's if they included passages from Shakespeare's plays that justify the wraps named after the characters. Nonetheless, the wait time was appropriate for the time it took the prepare the Mercutio Specialty Wrap. I always factor in space around and inside any establishment in my reviews. In the case of Pies in Poet's, I will say that it uses space very well. It also adds to the history of the Pies in Poet's eatery. I can also see how the food would fit within the festive vibe within the interior. I did not feel as though my time was wasted within the ambiance waiting for my order. While I did think that the bright blue color scheme did not work with my visit to the site, since it does not reflect the brand's color scheme, it did not outweigh anything else. The website provides you with a wide selection of menu items with their usage of bringDat. I would definitely consider Pies in Poet's to be my first choice when looking for a writing spot. I will say that the price was ultimately worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I place this establishment within a soft spot in my heart. Recommend To... Anyone going to a pizzeria in the summer, since you would be able to eat from a wide variety of menu items, while also having a view of the Freneau pond. I also would recommend this establishment to anyone who is an English major, since they would get a kick out of this place.

As much as I hate to say this, the Philly Cheese Steak I purchased was horrible…read more It was supposed to come with "The Works" and yet, there was very little peppers, mushrooms, onions and cheese. At best, it was seriously over cooked. At best, it had a mere hint of the cheese, peppers, mushrooms and onions that were supposed to be included. Oh well. It is what it is. All I can say is that I will not return for future meals. Vinnie's Pizza has a MUCH better cheese steak sandwich. ​

Excellent food every time I eat here for over 25 years. Service is excellent very professional wait…read morestaff not kids filling in for summer jobs Tons the specials were Salmon over a mushroom risotto which was perfectly prepared New gelato from a new vendor was like being in Italy A nice place to eat for over 25 years

Came to Solo for a 65th birthday. We sat in a private room in the back area of the restaurant. We…read morehad an array of appetizers, pasta course and choice of entrees. Service was attentive and the food was good overall. A good spot on the heart of Freehold and byob.

618 hosted my daughter's graduation party in the beautiful Oak Room. We appreciated the…read moreprofessionalism of the staff, the manager, and the wait staff. The food was fresh and delicious, and we did not want for anything!

618 was the perfect spot to celebrate my mom's birthday this year. We started with the grilled…read moreflatbread -- loved the combination of mushrooms and goat cheese. I ordered the burger, which was pretty big and juicy. The fries were nice and crispy as well. For dessert, we got the banana dulce de leche gelato and ice cream cookie sandwiches. The gelato was so unique and rich. The ice cream cookie sandwiches were perfect for me and I loved the side of Nutella with nuts on top which added a nice crunch. Their commitment to hospitality beats most restaurants I've ever visited. In our reservation, I noted that we were celebrating a birthday. When we were sat at the table, a birthday card was waiting for my mom. Our waitress Bailey was so nice and accommodated my mom's request to not draw too much attention to the celebration. I also adore the atmosphere in 618. The lighting is so elegant with the many chandeliers and the flowers on the walls. 618 has easily become a top restaurant for me.

Food tasted pretty good, the service was amazing and got two free dishes!! The restaurant is small…read morebut comfortable, pretty good food, just a little overpriced.

We have passed this restaurant for many years and finally decided to stop in and eat. The…read morerestaurant looks like an old school Italian place, and is quite open and dark inside. We had many different appetizers, including stuffed mushroom, fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta on toast, and bread. The bread was good, but the mozzarella inedible. The ricotta was fantastic, but the mushrooms bland. For entrees, we ordered everything from pastas, to pork chop, to fish. My fish was delicious, and they offered to descale it for me. I was told the pasta was excellent. The servers were very helpful and kind. For dessert, our table ordered bananas foster. It is extremely sweet but as it should be. This restaurant is BYOB which is always nice. All in all, we had more good than bad but it is definitely not at the top of my list, unfortunately.

Likely the worst experience I've ever had with a restaurant…read more I ordered directly through Frankie Fed's website using its "Start Order" option, which directed me to the restaurant's own ordering app. I placed the order at 1:48 p.m., and the estimated delivery time was about one hour. As soon as my card was charged, however, the delivery estimate changed to 3:48 p.m.--a two-hour wait that was not disclosed until after payment. I immediately called the restaurant to cancel, but they told me I needed to deal with the app. The app first routed me through an AI chatbot that could not handle the issue, and it took several minutes to reach a live representative. That representative then told me I needed to contact the restaurant. When I explained that the restaurant had already directed me to the app, I was told this was a "self-delivery" order, meaning the restaurant itself was responsible for delivering it. I called the restaurant again and was told the order had already been prepared. Rather than wait nearly two hours, I drove there and picked it up myself--after already paying a 15% delivery tip. When I arrived, I explained how frustrated I was and asked them to do something to make the situation right. Their idea of compensation was to give me two small round cutouts from what appeared to be leftover cake--not even an item on the menu. Rather than making things right, it felt like insult added to injury. To make matters worse, the food was terrible. The pizza appeared to have been sitting for close to an hour by the time I received it. I used to enjoy Frankie Fed's, but after spending nearly $100, being sent back and forth between the restaurant and its own app, paying for delivery I never received, and seeing such a poor effort to resolve the situation, I will not patronize them again. There are better restaurants in the area that are more professionally run and value their customers. I strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere. Pathetic Check out the pics for further details.

It's been a long time since I've been to this restaurant. My wife convinced me to go back and I…read morewill say I was very impressed. The pizza was very good and the Zappa di clams were delicious. I also know somebody eating a square tomato pie. Can't wait to order that I will be back.

Best Pizza and Italian dishes South of NYC...!! If there anywhere better someone needs to list…read moreit...!

Really good. I'm no fan of fried ravioli or ultra thin pizza but they do both well here. Our…read moresausage and onion pie was terrific, still not my preferred style but toothsome and tasty. Super service-yes, it's not fine dining but I've had lousy service in costly spots. Our waiter was terrific, food prompt, he checked in at the right times.

Just finished half (all I could eat, it was so huge) Cowboy Burger delivered from Mateo's. Oneof…read morethe TOP 3 burgers I've had in New Jersey! Cooked to perfection! I can only imagine what it would have tasted like if I ate at the restaurant!!!

the place is so gross, they leave the backdoor open with no screen door and flies are crawling all…read moreover the place in there, no fly pizza for me, i walked in and right back out when i seen the flies on the counter pies, super nasty.

I'm not sure I want to even share this review because it was that amazing!!…read more Service and food..incredible!! Everything was phenomenal!! Bolognese pasta Short rib with risotto (my honey told me close second to mine) Drinks perfectly made. Can't wait to return

The staff were very nice and the food was great. We sat in the dining area and it was similar to a…read morepizza place. The bar area looked nice as well.

Good food always helpful. They always homemade ricotta is fantastic. I made homemade manicotti with…read moreit and people could not stop eating it.

Way over priced for meat. Will say it was tasty but way expensive. Def better options in our arearead more