I've always passed by this spot on Park Ave and noticed it was always crowded, so I finally stopped by on a Thursday night. We didn't have a reservation, but luckily we're seated promptly. I'd suggest making a reservation if you're coming at peak time! We started off with calamari. It was flavorful and a good way to kick off our meal. We got the Bufalini and the Prosciutto E Funghi and added truffle on top. They were both delicious!! So flavorful, and pretty filling considering they're personal pie sized. I'd love to try the other flavors when I can. The only thing I'll say is the price is a bit much, but with the quality of ingredients, I can't complain. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We gathered to celebrate a baptism, service was excellent, loved the food, variety, fresh, delicious, we loved the environment was cozy, welcoming, they were attentive to our needs. Thank you, will definitely go back. read more

The food was alright, but the service here was disappointing. Our server wasn't friendly, and there was a problem with their closing time. We had a reservation for 9 pm, but shortly before 10 pm they started dimming the lights abruptly, which made for an awkward situation. If they have a strict closing time, they should either avoid taking reservations for 9 pm or give a warning. It was embarrassing, especially since we were dining with another couple. read more

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This restaurant came suggested for their pizza, and the pizza was just alright. The calamari was by far the best thing I got. The salad was good, but was swimming in balsamic glaze and oil and needed something to balance out the acidity. I sat at the bar and was nearly ignored for 10 minutes, with the bar tender not making eye contact the whole time (keep in mind I was maybe 1 of 15 people in the entire restaurant). I finally placed my order and the calamari and salad came out fast, and the complimentary bread came after. The inside is small and dark, but would be a fun place to meet with friends, however it's loud so be warned. Also, the meal came out to over $60 for the three items which seemed steep. read more

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Owner of all locations contacted me and was the most compassionate sweetest restaurant owner to ever respond so humbly and vowed to make this right with him personally. Even arranging to be at whatever location of our choice so he can join us! He went above and beyond and I felt his compassion and genuine heartfelt apologies and shared some of his personal life with me! He definitely related to us and I am honored he took this so seriously. Beyond humbled by his approach! Lovely owner I will move to 5 stars because the food was never ever the issue. Now this is how all restaurant owners should approach sensitive situations when gone wrong. Grazie mille Ciro! read more

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TLDR; BYOB. Cute restaurant. Small portions. I really liked Song E Napule - the NJ outpost. There's a string of Italian places in Rutherford and they seem to all have solid food. We came here for Mother's Day and had several appetizers, pasta, pizza, etc. and almost everything was so good! I especially enjoyed watching the pizza oven as we were sitting right by it. The cacio e pepe was the only dish I was meh about - there was too much cheese. The squid ink vongole was solid, though. Meatballs were great along with all of the appetizers we ordered. The portions were definitely on the smaller side so plan accordingly. read more

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Great restaurant and so glad it's local! The interior aesthetic of this place makes you feel like you're on an island - and the staff is super welcoming and helpful. Ordered a Cesar salad to split. It was a good portion and tasted wonderful. I ordered a pizza with prosciutto on it and my friend had the burrata pizza. I enjoyed it, but did think the center was a little soggy. I prefer my pizza to be a little more crispy, where when I lift it, it doesn't fall apart. This is a fork and knife kinda pizza. But not a huge issue. Aside from that, it was delicious. Huge portion. Had two big slices there and wrapped two to take home. Still great the next day. Plus- Place is BYOB! Will definitely be back for more. read more

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I've wanted to try this place for awhile because their pizzas look amazing. I didn't end up finding them to be amazing, but still very good. We had the Bufalina and the Burrata pizza. The pizza crust was delicious! It was nice and chewy. However, the center of the pizza was soggy. They undercook their pizza. You needed to eat the Burrata pizza with 2 hands because it kept falling apart when you picked it up. Since the pizza is soggy in the middle the Burrata weighed in down. You really needed to eat that pizza with a fork and a knife. We still enjoyed both of the pizzas. One thing disappointing is that they were out of most of their desserts. I ended up getting a cheesecake which was served in a cup. It was mediocre, and I wouldn't order it again. I recommend Song E Napule in Rutherford! read more

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Really solid and cute place. Service is pretty good here as well. The bread was meh, but the olive oil they have is so amazing. We could not stop eating the bread. I think my 1.5yr old had an entire loaf to herself. We ordered one of the mushroom truffle pie for appetizer and it was fantastic. The one slight negative is that they don't cut the pizza very well so the pizza falls apart when you try to break a piece off. I noticed other tables having the same struggles. Seems like an easy fix though for them to make. We ordered two pastas as our main entrees and they were just ok. I got the Paccheri Genovese, and while the pasta was great and well-cooked, the sauce was very dogfood-like and had a pungent taste. I wouldn't order again. My wife got Spaghetti Alla Nerano and similar feedback. The lemon taste in the sauce was overwhelming but the veggies were good. Drinks are on the pricier side. The cocktails are very good. Would come back to try the other pasta dishes. One big negative to the meal was that in the middle of the meal, one of the workers there was cleaning the vents above us and I couldn't help but think that all this dust was falling down on us and into our food. I don't know why they couldn't just have waited till after dinner was over. Lack of common sense in that moment. Other than that, looking forward to coming here again! read more

Walking into a place that touts "Napule" in the name instead of "Naples" or "Napoli", I had the expectation of an authentic Napolitano restaurant and I wasn't disappointed. Upon entrance you see the pride in their city with memorabilia from the Napoli soccer team as well as Diego Maradona. The tables are smaller and very close together, giving me a Napoli meets NYC vibe. A friend and I split the Carpaccio as well as a pizza and pasta. The pizza style and taste remind me of the pizza I had in Southern Italy, so definitely authentic. Overall, everything was tasty so I'm happy I tried it! read more

Our dinner was truly a great journey into some new Italian flavors. The service was great. And the ambiance was very trendy NYC. I'm from out of town and can't wait to come back. read more

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Got pizza for takeout dinner here. It's right downtown in Rutherford, which is 5 mins from our hotel. Pizzas are personal size and a bit pricey, but they were pretty tasty. I got the capricciosa, and I enjoyed it. Try it out! read more

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This was excellent! Risotto with scallops. The risotto was perfect, great buttery flavor. Scallops grilled to perfection. Together they made a GREAT combination. Then the cheesecake with berry sauce was out of this world. Creamy, not too sweet, and the berry jam made it perfect. Definitely will be back. read more

Located in the food-loving town of Rutherford, this place is a standout. Small to medium sized if the outside tables are open and simply decorated in the Italian kitchen theme. Street parking with a very friendly staff. NOTE: Song E Napule recently made history by becoming the 1st restaurant in Rutherford's history to obtain a full liquor license! The ingredients are superb, top notch! Even the pasta is house made or imported. Keep in mind this place is not cheap, even in today's high cost of everything. You might think that the prices are too high for a casual place like this. I can somewhat agree since some of the portions are not big at all, but again the flavors and ingredients are over the top great. IMO if you leave a restaurant for the 1st time and just had one of the best things you ever ate....that I'm still thinking of weeks later, then you have something special here. Maybe that's the reason there are 4 locations...... THE FOOD: OK, let me start here as I cannot wait to get back to have his again. Paccheri Genovese---Paccheri ( looks like huge rigatoni pasta) from Pastificio Mancini in a slow cooked veal and onion ragú and parmigiano reggiano vacche ross. Served as a Primi ( 1st course) it is small at $24 but the ragu gravy was sooooo good you could make a sandwich with it. Just a HR! We tried a Special Gnocchi (homemade potato dumplings) dish that had the biggest, fluffiest balls of stuffed with cheese but at 8 pieces for $30+, I recommend sticking with the Gnocci ( in red sauce & mozzarella) already on the menu. The Pomodorini Salad with Arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmigiano reggiano and balsamic vinaigrette was a hit. Price was very fair as it was big enough for 3 of us to share. The Pizzas are small ( approx 12") and all in the $20 & up range. But they are from very good to excellent in taste and quality. Our favorite ( and one I wish I had right now was the Salsicce E Melanzane pizza- with Pomodorino del Piennolo, Fried eggplant, sausage, smocked mozzarella from Agerola, organic basil and evoo. And if you like Nutella or chocolate, you cannot leave with trying the Coccole which is a bowl filled with approx 20 of the lightest, pillow like zeppole ( fried dough balls) in a Nutella sauce sprinkled with powdered sugar. Have an espresso or coffee and go to town on this fantastic dessert. The menu has plenty for any true Foodie. Go with others and share, share, share! Cannto wait to go back! read more

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Great food! Amazing pizza eggplant parm was fabulous with great flavor. I will be back! Service was really nice as well. Good atmosphere, fun for dates or group dinner read more

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Love me a Neapolitan style pizza. Every pizza made fresh to order with the finest ingredients. I've done quick a few times and can't get over the taste. I feel like I'm right in Italy. The texture of the pizza is perfect, not too doughy but not too dry. The pizza pictured is the tartufata which is the truffle cream and truffle oil pizza topped with the freshest prosciutto you can find. Their fried calzones are my boyfriends favorite. The calzones are a very generous size. Enough to feed two. Now that they are the only restaurant in Rutherford with a liquor license, I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their new cocktail menu ! The service is also great here with the staff enthusiast over the pizzas. It does get very busy here so make sure to put in a reservation a head of time. read more

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This restaurant is on another level. From the moment that we sat down, we sensed that we were in for a memorable experience. The place is not large, it's not cheap, but it's clean, has a vibrant atmosphere, and you could sense that the customers are enjoying a happy time. I really enjoyed their service, the restaurant logo on their plates, and even had the restaurant logo on the pizza! What a nice touch and very much appreciated. On a recommendation, I tried an Italian, blood orange soda drink (Arrancia Rossa), and I really enjoyed it. Our octopus salad appetizer was amazing. The dressing was zesty and the octopus was the perfect firmness and texture. We received complimentary bread, with a small dish of olive oil. The bread was placed in a cool burlap sack with the restaurant logo embroidered on it! Another nice touch! Now, onto the main event..... the Buffalina Pizza......was one of the best that I've ever had. On the same level as NYC's renowned Keste pizza. You have to try it. We also placed a to-go order for the Paccheri Genovese (Scottish beef, extra virgin olive oil, & pasta) . Once again, they came through with flying colors. It was placed it in a Dolce & Gabbana bag, that is nice enough to frame! I'll leave it here and just tell you to go and experience this for yourself. We can't wait to return, with friends and family, so see their reaction. Just go....... read more

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Quite frankly it was disappointing. Went recently at lunch to a medium busy restaurant. We were seated immediately, wine opened, bread and menus- off to a good start. After about 15 minutes I saw the hostess remind Alejandra to check on our table. We ordered the burrata appetizer which was good. By the time we were finished with that the restaurant was completely empty except for 2 people at the bar. Another 15 minutes passed and I could see into the kitchen that no one was working on our order. Obviously some sort of a disconnect between the waitress and kitchen. Our pizza came out first, a good looking pie with a nice chewy crust. About 5 minutes laters the tuna salad came out. As my mom struggled to cut her pizza with a fork and knife ( it doesn't come cut) and I was in search of some of the good olive oil that came with the bread and maybe a lemon wedge for the completely undressed arugula and tuna,. Easy fixes to round out the meal but the server never came back. At this point we were the only 2 people in the restaurant.By this tome I was frustrated that I couldn't enjoy my $22 salad and pushed it aside, to be packed and dressed at home. Another 10 minutes or so until the hostess reminded her to check on our table. Overall the food was good but the service was lacking to say the least.. Very doubtful that I'll return. read more

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This is such a cute date spot -- the interior is inviting, well decorated, and cozy whether you come during the day or night time. While a lot of things are good here -- I would recommend opting for the pizza or pasta over other dishes. I've been here a few times both in the daytime and evening and would actually recommend coming here during the evening time when it is candlelit over the day time. Pizza is always perfectly cooked, delicious sauce, cheese, and topping over a floppy plush charred crust. We also opted for the burrata appetizer which was really delicious -- however I did wish the arugula it was accompanied with was more dressed. Found the octopus entree to be underwhelming -- and I love octopus. It was very similar to a stew but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping and the octopus was a little mushy and boiled. In the past, I was always such a sucker for the bread that was served prior to the meal but unfortunately this time was really hard and cold. Olive oil here is always really high quality and the service is really attentive and friendly. Now that I've tried most of the items I've been hoping to try off the menu -- will stick to some basics moving forward. read more

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Best pizza in Bergen County prepared in an authentic Neapolitan fashion. There is also a varied menu of other Italian specialties. Good wine list a rarity in Rutherford. read more

I got this pizza to go. It has great flavor, the crust is a little soft. However I do believe it is because the packaging made the environment very moist which softened the crust. Would try again however in person. read more

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We started out with aperol spritzes to start, which I thought was one of the best aperol spritzes I have had outside of Italy. The service was a little odd, our waiter didn't introduce themselves at first and stood there confusing us. Then we were greeted by a second waiter and yet helped by a third waiter throughout the meal. It was very bizarre, but the staff is also foreign so that could've contributed to the language barrier/confusion. The restaurant is Italian / Naples themed which was adorable and very nice to see. It's on the smaller side in there, so limited seating. We started with the paccheri Genovese, which I think was the best part of the meal. It was deliscious and I highly recommend. The meatballs were standard nothing special. The pizza was standard as well. The dessert menu could be better nothing really stood out, so we ordered the tiramisu which was underwhelming. read more

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The best restaurant in the town of Rutherford NJ. The pizzas are amazing. The chicken Milanese is a must try. I love that this restaurant is a BYOB, I always get my favorite white wine before I come to eat the delicious food at song e napule read more

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Based on the reviews, my boyfriend and I decided to dinner on a Friday night at Song E Napule. We made a reservation for 8:30 and arrived promptly. Unfortunately we had to wait 15 minutes since our table wasn't ready yet. The restaurant is on the smaller side so wait times could be longer than expected. We ordered the gnocchi and the bufalina pie and we're served bread and oil while we waited. The gnocchi was delicious and very cheesy. The pizza on the other hand was very soggy, we had to use a fork and knife to eat it. It's BYOB which also is a plus. read more

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Ordered take out from here so can't really comment on the service and the ambiance. FOOD was OK. pizza was freshly made , it had nice chewy crust but the flavors were missing. I still find Arturo's to be the best pizza I had in NJ. Ordered arugula salad which was ok too along with tiramisu which was a bit disappointing. Expected a lot more from this place based on recommendations from friends but it didn't deliver! read more

Local spot with a NYC vibe. Perfect cocktails, phenomenal entrees and some of the best pizza I have ever had. Our server Eduardo was the perfect host for a perfect evening out. The attention to detail from start to finish was perfect. We will be back to sample the rest of the menu. Thank you Pietro. read more

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Among the most original Neapolitan Pizza i ever ate in the NJ/NY area. And I was born and raised in the center of Napoli. Top quality of ingredients and original oven. Service is excellent but not intrusive. The price is fair considering the quality of food. The dough is excellent and the mozzarella is as good as you can find. I absolutely recommend this place if you're looking for a real neapolitan pizza experience outside of Napoli. My wife and I only had margherita and calzone, BUT the pasta menu looks fantastic. I'll go back for more. read more

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Tried this spot tonight with my mom after seeing it when walking downtown this week. I was hopeful based on reviews and the overall clean modern/Mediterranean look. However, after finally visiting I can't say my expectations were met. It started off alright with staff giving me friendly faces but once I went inside to ask for a table it wasn't clear where to go and when somebody came to help, they seemed annoyed at my flexibility with being seated indoors or outdoors. Once seated outdoors, someone promptly came to ask which water we'd like but then after we were sitting clearly waiting for a waiter since we'd had no one come by, at the 15 minute mark someone came. They didn't introduce themselves and just for our order. Mind you about 4 other waiters had come and passed in those 15 minutes and no one even looked at us. We ordered the sauv blanc and margherita pizza and the pizza came before the wine so that was also unusual. The wine was just ok and the pizza was a little salty for my liking. Overall, it was just average and at a higher price point than you can get in the area. At the end of our meal again I was waiting for our server to come so I could ask to wrap up my leftovers and check out. The server wasn't really friendly even at the end. Overall, this visit was ok, the ambiance is definitely great but on other fronts it's a miss. Not sure if I would recommend or return, might need another opportunity. read more

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Amazing addition to Park Ave in the town. Overall, I loved this place and you can expect to see me back here to try more of the menu. I have my eyes on the gnocchi cacio e pepe (was a special but hopefully it'll still be there next time!). Note: as it is Rutherford, it is a BYOB spot. If you would like an alcoholic beverage, be sure to bring one along. SERVICE: phenomenal service. Everyone is so nice and loves to chat which we like. They came up to also chat with my nephew which was sweet of them. The food came out pretty quick and they were good about answering any questions we had. FOOD: we got the Bufalina and Porcini pizza and the broccoli rabe. I think all of the items were delicious and honestly very filing overall. Great Neapolitan pizza with a variety of flavor profiles. I was a huge fan of the porcini as the truffle flavor was a great touch. AMBIANCE: a very cute restaurant that is well decorated and a great environment to eat. It is a cute spot that would be great for family, friends, or dates. read more

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Food - great! Pizzas as an app were great. Bread was fresh, soft, and perfect! Pastas as main dishes were all wonderful, portions LOOK small but in reality are perfect and delicious. Service - We had a very patient and kind server who dealt with our party with grace! Ambiance - wonderful! Good music. Great decor. Wonderful "vibe" read more

I don't understand how this place doesn't have five stars. AMAZING doesn't scratch the surface. The food, service, staff and atmosphere is perfect. Everything is fresh and house made. Diavola = DELICIOUS Cacio e Pepe = It made the top 50 US Napoletana pizza spots by ppl in Italy. I now understand why. I will be back again. Best to make reservations. However, my husband and I walked in around 5:30 and got sat immediately at a community style table. BYOB for wine. I could die happy eating this food. read more

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have dined in twice now and i am a big fan! the pizza is neapolitan style and the dough is the perfect balance of light, airy, and chewy. the ingredients are top notch, they even list where their ingredients are from on the menu (spoiler alert, it's primarily all from italy). the pasta is also perfectly al dente, we got the spaghetti scarpariello and it was so fresh and delicious. the margherita, the one with sausage and broccoli rabe, and truffle pizza are all great, if a little wet. also definitely go for the lemon dessert, friggin delicious. street parking is not impossible, but park ave can get busy. the restaurant isn't the largest, so definitely make reservations. service is friendly and the food comes out super quick! love that. happy this place opened in east rutherford. read more

My favorite restaurant and top recommendation to all Italian cuisine lovers. Best quality imported ingredients, excellent service and amazing dishes that you will only find here and Campania! read more

The food was delicious. Drinks and atmosphere also great. Service needs improvement . Main dishes served at different times, they didn't change utensils and kept trying to get waiters attention . I will definitely return and hope services is better. read more

Stopped in for a lunch with a beer. Both were on point. The pizza ingredients were Some of the freshest I've ever had. The beer was pleasant and the dessert, Ricotta pear was a pleasant surprise. Definitely will be returning! Excellent food, Excellent Ambiance and outstanding Service! read more

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This is one of the most authentic Italian places I've had, even all the staff are Italian! What could have been a rough first experience turned out amazing thanks to the new restaurants' (new to Rutherford, not to NY) general manager. We had reservations, but the prior guests were refusing to leave so we ended up waiting over an hour. In that time the GM gave us a free pizza and meatballs to tide us over. When we were finally sat, they comped the entire bill and were so generous to us. The pizza was light, airy, and our personal fav was the Tartufata hands down. Will definitely be coming here like once a week! read more

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All time favorite Neopolitan style pizza stateside, hands down. Our love for this place started in SoHo and we are so happy to have a location on the other side of the Hudson now that we've moved to the suburbs read more

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Newly opened pizza spot here in Rutherford we decided to come and give a try at. The ambience is very weird. I wasn't sure if I was at a bar or a restaurant -- they should hire a better interior decorator because it gives off too much of a sports bar vibe for a place assumedly aiming for an upscale dining experience. Service was pretty good, we were seated right away, wait staff came quickly and were knowledgeable in their answers on menu items. There was actually too many waiters on the floor making it feel extremely claustrophobic. Food was extremely average: however, for the price point almost insulting. The branzino did not taste fresh, lacked flavor, and needed a little salt added. Potatoes were good -- well cooked and season; a reprise for this disappointing dish. Calamari was the best of the three things we got, lightly breaded, well cooked with a nice bright marinara on a bed of spring mix. Diavola pizza was extremely mediocre. A little greasy, too soggy, unremarkable in flavor. The crust had a good crunch but it was not enough to make up for the parts as a whole. TL;DR - really wanted to like this place but the taste does not match the price point. read more

Looking forward towards this second visit to Song E Napule, I wanted very much to award it 5 Stars yet, other than the delicious pizza, I could not. There were too many distractions that could have been avoided while coping with such a significant crowd: With 7:30 PM reservations in-hand, we were seated right away adjacent to the entry foyer. Within a short period of time, other guests began to line up at the (open) front doors waiting for a table or, looking to see if their reservation was on the list. Although we appreciated finding the crowd enjoying themselves, the level of the sound system was quite annoying combined with the (close) proximity of the tables to each other. It took some time before a small basket of bread arrived at out table with olive oil for dipping. A bottle of (tap) water was also placed on our table yet was tepid at best. We quickly knew our menu choices but were unable to get the attention of any wait staff for quite awhile. Once our server got to us, I pointed out to him our choices to ensure he knew what we were ordering. Despite this, three (3) incorrect apps arrived at our table only to be returned to the kitchen. Finally, we got the correct appetizer which was very good. At that point I had to ask for a water bottle that contained colder water. Our Mains finally arrived; individual pizzas which were wonderful! It should be noted that our neighboring table's server had to squeeze herself inbetwen that table and ours to the point that her backside was against my shoulder. This was an indication of how close the tables were positioned. This, combined with the (LOUD) music and continuous BEAT were all too much and served to dampen our experience. Upon being presented with the check, we found that the hand-held PC was being used which gives one the option of choosing your tip. I found this awkward at best. Again, our pizza was extremely tasty, yet a bill of nearly $75 was somewhat of an "expensive" evening given the continuous LOUD music and crowded conditions. It is doubtful that I would want to place ourselves in this position again. read more

Me and my husband had an incredible evening (date night), learning how to make pizza with Ciro and Peter at one of their monthly pizza classes. Eating the pizza was the best part. It was delicious, right out of the oven....hot, delicious, fragrant, mouth watering pizza. We traveled over an hour for the class and it was worth it! My husband is a self taught chef and cooks for fun at home. He loves food and he was very impressed with all of the food and their kitchen equipment. We ate two types of pizza, the Neapolitan and Rome. They were both amazing. Thank you Ciro, Peter and staff for such a memorable evening!! I highly recommend going to their website and booking a pizza class. That is, if you enjoy cooking and want to learn how to make pizza with fresh, high quality ingredients....this is your chance!! read more

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