Today we were craving some rigatoni pasta and to my surprise, not alot of places are open for…read moredinner here on Monday. But this place was and it looked great so I was so excited to try! First impression of the restaurant, there is a lot of seating and everyone was nice! We didn't know we came for happy hour so that was a happy surprise, we ended up ordering the shrimp app on the happy hour menu and it was DELICIOUS, then we got the spicy rigatoni with grilled and breaded chicken. Also AMAZING! Talk about huge portions, honestly we should have shared (rookie mistake on our part) but the portions for the money is such a good deal. We had a lot of left overs we can't wait to eat this week! We will for sure be back to try everything else on the menu.

My in-laws were coming into town for Father's Day and because it was super last minute, my pickings…read morewere quite slim for Friday night dinner with reservations for 6 people in Jersey City. My friend who lives in Hoboken gave me a few options for Italian restaurants and Il Taviola took reservations, had space for us, and had a very good menu at decent prices. I had thought I had never been to Il Taviola before. But the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was like, well, actually I have been here before and I just straight up forgot. Woops. Well, it was a pleasant surprise to be back and I actually had an even better time this time than last time. I had the spicy chicken parm with rigatoni and wow, it was actually quite spicy. It was really good, but super spicy! My SFIL absolutely loved it though and killed the rest of my dish that I couldn't finish. Most of the group had the lamb ragu orecchiette and thought it was quite good. Both burrata appetizers were really good and thoroughly liked by the table. Service was attentive and we were never rushed. I really enjoyed that the restaurant wasn't super crowded. There were other tables but they were far away enough that we didn't feel like we were on top of each other.

I came here with my daughter for Mother's Day. I had already visited the restaurant prior and fell…read morein love with it so I had to bring my daughter we got there early so we sat at the bar so I missed a Mother's Day gift that they were given out haha but it's OK. We started off with the Caesar salad, which was very good and we also had the chicken Parm in vodka sauce, which was delicious and we share a bottle of Rioja, which was pretty good and they gave us a dessert on the house which was tiramisu it was good. The ambience is very cozy and warm which I like. I will definitely be coming back.

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 ordered online and the food came out so fast. It was very good quality and very generous portions.read more

Food poisoning warning. The ambiance and service were nice, the food not so much. I order the…read morechicken parm and got sick from the chicken itself. It didn't look undercooked, not to mention hard to tell under the candle lighting fad.

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.

Had an amazing dinner but dessert was the star…read more Had an amazing dinner at Café Buon gusto, service was attentive and friendly. And sitting outside was the perfect way to spend an evening. I had the Scarparello with chicken, which was a flavorful dish that included sausage and a lemon rosemary sauce. Was also accompanied with a small bowl of pasta. Dessert was grand! I had the Tartufo, which was an amazing vanilla and chocolate gelato shelled in a chocolate crust with cinnamon and berries. This is the dessert to get here. Overall, had a great time and I would definitely visit again. Note: at time of dining, this restaurant is BYOB.

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!

I witnessed the previous reviewers incident firsthand. The reviewer was extremely hostile and…read moreaggressive, hurling profanities and mistreating our server. Reviews that stem from abusive behavior and customer misconduct should not be allowed on this platform. We have been going to Augustinos for 20 years, it's the best!

My wife and I ate at Augustino's for the first time tonight to celebrate our 14th wedding…read moreanniversary. We've lived in Hoboken since 2012, and somehow, remarkably, had never been. We finally managed to snag a Friday night reservation at 7:30 and I can already tell you this will be the first of many visits. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt like we had been coming there for years. We were greeted so warmly, and within minutes I understood why people love this place so much. And then there's Sharon. She came over personally to wish us a happy anniversary, and we found out that it also happened to be her and Buddy's 28th wedding anniversary! Throughout the night, she kept coming by to check on us, giving us a squeeze, making sure we were taken care of, and just genuinely making us feel like family. Before we left, she gave us both a huge hug and made us promise we'd come back. THAT is what makes a restaurant magical. And the food? Incredible. The Sunday Sauce. The scallops. The steak. The gnocchi. The ice box cake. Every single thing we ate was fantastic, and we walked out absolutely stuffed. But as good as the food was, what I'll remember most is how Sharon and her staff made us feel. I actually walked out with my wife and got a little emotional. I looked at her and said, "I think this just became my favorite restaurant in Hoboken." Fourteen years living here, and somehow it took us this long to discover Augustino's. We'll be back. Promise.

Byob. Cozy, be prepared to wait but worth your time. Very busy resturant. Arancini was very…read moretasty, but smaller size and serving size is 2, so plan on 1 ball per person. Sourdough bread was ok, but portion size was small. Standout was the braciola di maiale pork chops alla parmigiana, truly amazing!! I let everyone sample it and all agreed. Next would be the mafaldini shrimp scampi, then bolongese and shoemaker chicken. Entree portion sizes are very generous, none of us finished our plstes, so had the remaining to go to savor another day. Deserts: triameause was the winner but the canoli in a ice cream cone wins the picture prize. Highly recommend trying this place!

A neighbor recently recommended Otto Strada. My husband who loves Italian food was excited to try…read more We eat Italian a lot and are not easily impressed. We were super impressed with Otto Strada. We arrived early on a Friday and were happy there was no wait. Reservations are not accepted. We chose outside seating and we got a lovely seat in the shade under the covered area. We were greeted by Jeremy who offered us water. He was friendly and we had a nice conversation. He was new with the restaurant, but knew the menu well. It's nice to see a young man working and have pride in his job. Our waiter Chris arrived soon after. He was a great waiter. He was also super friendly and was able to help us navigate the menu and helped me with Gluten free options. We opted for the pear salad. I got a limoncello chicken and my husband got a pork chop. All the food was super delicious. It's a challenge for me to get a good meal being gf and dairy free now and this was perfection. Chris was able to put things on the side and recommended the perfect dishes! We had dessert also which was a GF banana cake with Gelato. It was delish. My only complaint was I thought the desserts were small and a little pricey. If priced a little less, we would have ordered 2 or 3. All in all it was a perfect experience and evening, and we will be back soon! Highly recommend!

Got food to go here because we were staying in an Airbnb nearby. What a great find! Good, old…read moreschool Italian cooking like Nonna makes! Friendly service. Feels like it would be right at home in Little Italy. We had the penne in vodka sauce, chicken francese , and pasta primavera with shrimp in cream sauce. Also the house salad and couple of desserts. All winners.

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.

Quite possibly the best chicken salad I've ever had. I've ordered if more times than I care to…read moreadmit and it's consistently good. Topic with a slice of provolone eat it by itself, or get crazy and get it on rye with LT and peppers (sounds a little gross, but I took someone's suggestion and I'm glad I did). Their other food is delicious too!

Best italian food around! Great options and very affordable. The flavor is fantastic as well, 10/10!read more

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.