Summit Pizza Cafe

I've heard great things about IL Tavolo and finally made it here early Friday night. It wasn't hard…read moreto get a table for 3 around 5:30pm. The vibe in the restaurant feels warm and like people are there to eat well and have a good night. Service was friendly and food came out in good timing hot from the kitchen. We ordered the classic meatballs, sausage and broccoli rabe, shrimp and chicken scampi over pesto risotto and chicken parm. Everything was good, we loved the sausage and scampi. The chicken parm was just OK, red sauce could have been better. It seemed like the move was to get spicy vodka rigatoni parm.... Our table neighbors both ordered that and it looked incredible. We also got a chocolate lava cake for dessert, very good. Will definitely be back!

Very inviting and cozy vibes at Il Tavolo! The bartenders and servers are quick and friendly. We've…read moreshared a few apps at the bar before and they were pretty good-- meatball parm and chicken parm. The shrimp oreganata is amazing. The pizza bread is a pass for me. Last we came they offered us to sample the stuffed calamari and pasta, which was delicious. Can't wait to come back!

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Entrance and hostess desk on right Bar area on the left

Grand Vin

4.0(597 reviews)

Great neighborhood spot…read more Service was great all night and just the right amount of attention Food was amazing and our group was largely pasta dishes and got to try a bite of each All different and very flavorful We would come back next time we are near

I came here for Mother's Day with my daughter. This is my second time first time for my daughter…read more We started with the Caesar salad, which was pretty good. We also had the chicken vodka Parm, which was delicious and we shared a bottle of red wine. We finished it off with the dessert tiramisu which was on the house that was nice of them for Mother's Day. The restaurant is very cozy and low lit perfect for a date. Friday and Saturdays they have a live band playing and I believe they have different specials going on every day of the week. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. Will be returning

I had the cake made but the restaurant did a beautiful job of making it look pretty!

GV Chicken and the Parmesan Crusted Bass both delicious

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Margherita's

3.9(525 reviews)

My friends and I came in on a Saturday evening and this place was pretty packed. We waited a lil…read moreover 10 minutes for a table and were then taken in. We ordered: Garden St Pizza: This was alright - packed with veggies, good. Needed a bit more spice or flavor. Penne Vodka: very very good - the sauce was delicious. Tiramisu: this was very good -- we were really trying to eat every lil crumb of this one. Pistachio tartufo: this was all our first times trying this and this wasn't what we imagined. The pistachio and cherry flavor together wasn't something we enjoyed. The service - impeccable. They were so busy and yet every server was giving utmost attention to everything.

Cute little spot- really decorated well and nice sit down with friends. Ended up getting a couple…read morepies which were perfect amount of food for a couple of gals. Enjoyed both bacon/chicken as well as fig pizza. Service was great and very quick. Overall was able to just walk in and had a wonderful night- recommend

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Caffe Buon Gusto

4.4(67 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

35 years in business

Our first night out with a newborn. My husband called ahead, they were prepared for us, welcomed us…read morewith congratulations and had impeccable service. The staff are incredible and so hard working and attentive. Thank you for making an anxious new mom feel so comfortable. This is THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Hoboken. Every salad is delicious. The pasta is incredible & every special we've had each time we come is our new favorite thing on the menu. Thank you for such a great evening.

I would say this is a hidden gem in Hoboken, but as busy as they are, and as much as the workers…read morehustle... I'd say it's becoming more well-known. The food here is excellent. Authentic Italian... As long as you order their homemade pasta. Please note that on the menu they have a specific section for the pasta they make by hand and the pasta they do not. I heard a table next to us saying something again to the positive taste homemade but they ordered from a section where it didn't say it was lol. What makes this place great is you can pretty much make whatever kind of dish you want when it comes to the pasta. They offer a variety of sauces as well. Surprisingly on this night, I wasn't very hungry and I ended up only getting their soup, which was also delicious. The chicken franchise was delicious, as well as the eggplant Parmesan. However, looking around at the restaurant, I can see the winner is the chicken Parmesan and the muscles. They seem to be very popular dishes. Not only is the food here great, but it is affordable. The only mention I will make as a knock against it is it gets extremely loud in there. This is not somewhere you want go for a date... Or if you intend on talking to anyone you're eating with and hearing what they have to say haha. That's only for the indoor section though. I'm sure outdoor is less intense with the sound. We will definitely be back!

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Grimaldi's

3.9(490 reviews)

1.5 mi

Had such an amazing experience at Grimaldi's Pizzeria on a weekday night with my mom and my…read morepartner. We decided to keep it simple and shared two large pies--and wow, we were seriously impressed. First off, the size of the pizzas is no joke. You definitely get your money's worth, and then some. But what really blew us away was the taste--perfectly crisp crust, rich sauce, and that classic, authentic flavor that's hard to beat. The service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The ambiance was just as impressive: comfortable, relaxed, and perfect for an easy, enjoyable night out. Honestly, it might just be the best pizza you can get in Jersey. We were all kind of shocked at how good it was... to the point where we barely left any crumbs behind to take home. Simple, delicious, and absolutely worth it. Can't wait to go back.

Delivered well - delicious sausage and the perfect sauce to cheese ratio. The only thing is that I…read morewould've liked to see more sausage. Otherwise, a really nice and filling pizza pie!

Gluten free Vodka Pizza

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Augustinos kitchen and bar

3.9(423 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

I don't even know…read more It's like walking into your elder aunts house and she doesn't take sh!t but at the same time wants to give you all her love. She knows exactly where you are in life and gives you exactly what you need in that moment. Like I said, I don't even know...Go experience it yourself This place serves food that has a home cooked feel! If I lived here, this is the spot I'd mostly dine at knowing my arteries aren't going to harden. Cash only! Puck the points. You don't need em. You need this

The good, the bad, and the drink…read more THE BAD: Clams oreganata were bad. They were small, dry, and not tasty... and there wasn't much broth. Linguine and clams was so bad it was pretty much inedible. Burnt garlic taste and almost no clams, couldn't find them, awful, like a 1 from 1-10 THE GOOD: Artichoke hearts francaise were good, but a small portion relative to the price Halibut with burnt butter was tasty. Again just beware, a high price point for this dish. Shrimp marinara fra Diablo was definitely spicy and was solid. It would be ideal if there was more pasta though, so make sure to request that (although you really shouldn't have to) Pasta w/ shrimp/clams/mussels was good THE DRINK: Can't remember the wine, but the Negroni before dinner wasn't good, and seemed like someone didn't measure, but free poured

Pork Chop

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Otto Strada

4.1(474 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

The food, the service, the atmosphere were all excellent. Get there early for dinner like 5-5:30,…read moreeven on a weekday in order to grab a table. Reservations are not accepted and they start filling up around 5:45-6 o'clock and quickly! It's a BYOB so I'm sure you bring your favorite drinks too! Food is all handmade to order and insanely delicious!

Came in excited and ordered the rigatoni alla vodka. Asked a simple question about melting the…read morecheese into the pasta and was told it was "impossible." Not the answer itself, but the attitude felt unnecessarily dismissive. There's a better way to communicate with customers. Left disappointed with the service.

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Cafe Michelina

3.7(305 reviews)

1.4 mi

My friends and I came here for a BYOB dinner, it was absolutely delicious & the chicken cutlets…read morewith vodka sauce were to die for. The space is a little tight, but the staff were very friendly and personable.

Service was quick and friendly. Food was really fresh…read more None of that tin can after taste. Delicious . We'll come again. Convenient to Sinatra Park too.

10000/10

Pasta flight with pesto, cacio e Pepe, and vodka sauce take

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Rosticeria Da Gigi

4.0(270 reviews)

I walked 30 mins from the train station hoping this chicken salad was worth it..... and yupppp can…read moreconfirm. It sure was This chicken salad is everything you want in a quick, satisfying bite. The texture is spot-on...perfectly tender chicken folded into a creamy, dreamy dressing that's rich without being heavy. Every bite is packed with flavor: a little tang, a hint of savory seasoning, and just the right amount of crunch to keep it interesting. It's the kind of chicken salad that feels comforting but still bright enough to stand alone on a plate or piled high on toast, crackers, or greens. Simple, flavorful, and incredibly well-balanced...honestly, it's one of those dishes you keep going back for spoonful after spoonful. If you love a creamy, flavorful chicken salad, this one checks every box.

We did the chicken prime and the roast beef. Excellent choice for a lunch. Service was fast.read more

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The Pizza Shop by Flour

4.1(150 reviews)

My review is for Flour, the full-service restaurant attached to The Pizza Shop, a takeout spot. I…read morehad been eager to try their pies, as well as their full meals, but only just made it to their dimly lit, hip and happening main dining room. The space was not large, but they really made the most of it, offering a decent number of tables with reasonable space between them. My friend and I were quickly seated and immediately greeted by a charming server that opened our bottle of wine (it's BYO) and offered us still or sparkling water. I had read in other reviews that you had to pay for water, so I was not surprised by the $6 bottle of Saratoga that wound up on our bill. In addition to our engaging server and the happening atmosphere, the food was similarly incredible. We decided to order a load of things to share, so that we could try a greater variety. We started with two appetizers that were seasonal Spring additions to the menu. The Hamachi Crudo included five thickly-sliced, tender pieces of Japanese yellowtail sitting in a broth of rhubarb aguachile and topped with white strawberries and basil seeds. It was an unique blend that we would not have expected to work, but boy was it delicious! The sweet toppings infused a load of flavor into an otherwise mild fish. We also enjoyed the Fava-mole, a creamy puree of fava beans studded with balls of hand-pulled mozzarella and pea tendrils, all drizzled with zesty ramp oil. I had not been sure what to expect from the dish, but it offered fresh, bright garden flavors. We also decided to share a pasta course and an entree. The Fettuccini was tossed with spring truffles and maitakes in a light, yet heavily aromatic, wild mushroom cream sauce. It was one of the best dishes I had had in quite some time. Then, as we were waiting on our seafood entree, we received a second pasta, courtesy of the Chef. I had mentioned that I had heard rave reviews about Flour from a server at Heirloom Kitchen, a top NJ restaurant. Apparently, our waiter had let the Chef know about that glowing praise, and the kitchen further verified that positivity with the generous gesture. In fact, they wound up sending out the Linguine with white clam sauce, razor clams, and wild ramps, the other dish about which I had been most curious anyway. Well, it was another winner! It was garlicky, herbaceous, and rich with flavors of the sea. Speaking of seafood, we next received the Branzino 'Bahn mi', a perfectly cooked piece of Mediterranean sea bass with Vietnamese sausage and pickled vegetables. The branzino's crispy skin and flaky, moist interior were excellent, and we loved all of the other smoky and briny flavors on the plate. After all of that excellent food, we would have loved to try one of their appealing desserts, but we were just too full. Between the ambiance, welcoming vibe, and delicious cuisine, our Flour experience was simply divine! It has now became one of my favorite restaurants in the area, and I cannot wait to try their pizza at some point as well.

I came with a small group on a Tuesday night. We started off by sharing the whipped ricotta and the…read moreHamachi crudo. I was a big fan of both, especially the ricotta, which was so incredibly creamy. For the mains, everyone's fresh-made pasta was excellent. I ordered the Mexican street corn, which was unique, flavorful, and delicious. I also tried some of the spicy rigatoni and loved it. We ended the night with the s'mores dessert, which was rich and chocolatey. Also, the fact that the restaurant is BYOB is a huge plus! The only downside was that I lost an item during our visit. I had a really hard time finding their contact information online, so I had to go back in person to ask about it, which was a bit annoying. Ultimately, they weren't able to recover it, but the food itself was still outstanding.