I stopped into this restaurant to get brunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked in and was greeted by the owner Morgan and she was great because she served me as well! I had: Espresso Martini Fish & Grits Italiano Spicy Rigatoni Vodka I loved the Espresso Martini and the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka the most! The food was pretty tasty all in all! Good experience!

Absolute hidden gem of a restaurant. Cozy and quaint space with nice low ambiance . It gets packed…read morequick so come early or make a reservation . Parking in the area is limited so, you may have to walk. The staff are cool and the bartenders make a mean cocktail . I HIGHLY recommend the Limoncello . So, damn good. The food was delicious and the menu had so many options. It's on the pricey side but trust me guys it's worth it. Especially for a night out . I got the pan seared salmon, tomato soup and my friends got the pizza. All of it was fantastic . I suggest you guys take a day out and go to dinner. You will NOT be disappointed .

Reputedly one of the best pizzerias in the New York City area…read more Cavolini Pizza: Fresh mozzarella, Brussels sprouts, shaved onions, anchovies, parmigiano, and garnished with half a lemon's juice. This is a niche, even unassuming, option on the menu, but the ingredients alone are intriguing and suit my taste perfectly. The pizza was baked to order and eaten fresh; the heat and smoky aroma were satisfying. The crust was thin, yet still achieved a perfect balance of crispy crust and soft, chewy interior. A thin layer of cheese provided just the right amount of creaminess; the Brussels sprouts offered a subtle yet rich flavor, while the salty umami of the marinated anchovies occasionally shined and, accompanied by a very subtle hint of brinyness - seafood lovers will appreciate it. A squeeze of lemon juice brought a refreshing twist to the pizza, making it a perfect accompaniment to seafood. However, a touch of lemon was recommended; otherwise, the acidity will overwhelm all the layers of flavor.

Razza is located in Jersey City. This restaurant is so…read morehipster. It's like textbook You walk in, music playing the restaurant looks small but then you go down the stairs. Around the corner and there is more seating there. I made a reservation and they honored it even though we were about 45 mins late, (oops!) but I completely appreciate them getting us in. We ordered kale salad, and garbanzo beans to start and meatballs then a margherita pizza.... everything was delicious and fresh. The quality was def there! My only complaint is the tight spaces , you're all up in each others spaces but it's not all bad. Also we ordered our kids Shirley temples and they charged us for "mocktails" meaning they were $7 each! For some sprite and a few cherrie?! Excessive! You've been warned lol. Try this place when you're in JC!

Drinks are good. Recommend the ribeye and carbonara. The carbonara is exceptional. The service is…read moreexcellent. The ambience was great for dates.

This spot had been on our list for a while, and after finally trying it, I completely understand…read morethe hype. The carbonara was creamy and rich, easily the best I've ever had. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and delicious!

This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Your boy has a real appreciation for an old school Italian spot, especially the kind that feels…read morelike it has stories to tell and maybe a few mob legends tied to it. This place checks every box. My guys and I kicked things off at the bar with a couple of vodka on the rocks, setting the tone before sitting down for what turned out to be some of the best food I have had in Jersey City. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the history. Tucked away on a quiet side street with barely any foot traffic, yet still thriving. That tells you everything you need to know. They are doing it right. I will not run down every dish because honestly it does not matter. Everything that hit the table was on point. Do yourself a favor and trust the wait staff. Let them guide you. They know exactly what they are doing and will not steer you wrong. This is the kind of place you keep in your rotation. I am already looking forward to coming back, next time with the family.

Every thing we order was delicious ,staff was on top of everything.The pork chops were the most…read moretender I ever ate,we ate family style,so we had the pork chops,steak and chicken parmigiana,the side linguine with white claim sauce was perfect .It was the perfect Birthday dinner .I read about Laico's on line,and it didn't disappoint.My daughter who lives in Jersey City,said she heard it was very good but had not eaten there,we are so happy we checked it out.If you haven't been there,you need to go

Try the chicken parm Try the espresso martinis…read moreTry the fried calamari Try the ceasar salad Try the berries and cream Try the dirty martinis Try the straccatella soup Try the stuffed artichoke Try the fresh pasta Try the seafood dishes Try the veal Try the Sunday Sauce!! Try everything!!!!

Went here to celebrate for date night and really enjoyed it!…read moreAmbiance: Such a cute, cozy, intimate spot! The tables are somewhat close together though and another customer hit me with her puffer jacket hahah Service: Everyone was super friendly and nice! At times, service was a bit slow, but it was pretty packed even on a Tuesday night. Food: The food and price were both excellent. We got the calamari, pasta with vodka sauce, broiled seafood platter, a side of potatoes, and a side of sautéed mushrooms. Everything was so yummy and we had plenty of leftovers to take home.

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!

We found this place by accident a few years ago on a work trip and had to come back again. It is an…read more"old school" family recipes, incredible service, fantastic food, and simply an amazing restaurant. My only concern is that they don't see to be busy enough for how good they are! We had 6 of us. Every single thing everyone ordered looked incredible. (I mean, I don't really care for muscles, but I could absolutely see the love cooked into even that dish.) I wish them every success and I'm already looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in the area!

"Would you like some lemoncello? Orangcello? Anythingvello?"…read more Angelo, one of the owners, is talking to the table next to us, but already I know I've found a second home. "You won't want to cook anymore" he tells us a bit later. He's not wrong. I had the fish special, cod, served puttanesca, with mash potatoes and spinach. He had the rigatoni bolognese. Perfectly cooked pasta. "Everything is homemade," Angelo explained later. Smart and fairly well-priced wine list. We asked why the 2020 Carparzo Brunello di Montalcino was so low priced, and learned the wine has been priced the same since their father closed their Upper East Side location and the kids opened in Newark. "New York food at NJ prices," Angelo explained. "I've never had tiramisu I've liked better", husband told me. "I've never had flan Ive liked better" I told him. (It is coconut flan.) Great service. Wonderful spot. And Bon Jovi has been in twice, most recently he brought his wife. Enough said.

Stopped by for dinner. Ordered the ricotta and honey toast plus the smoked mortadella to start. The…read moretoast was delicous. The ricotta cheese was really good. Paired with the honey and peppercorn were *chefs kiss*. Just a perfect shareable app. The mortadella was also good but smaller than I anticipated. I'd maybe pass on this next time. Honestly this would have paired perfectly with the toast but it was brought out after the toast was finished. We ordered two pastas: the rigatoni and the malfadine. Both were great and cooked perfectly. The quality of ingredients were a standout in both of the dishes. Pork pampanella was the most tender pork I've ever had. Basically melted in your mouth. Very fatty and heavy (a little too heavy...) but delicious. 4.5/5 overall. Some of the dishes were missing a little something to take it all the way but I'd still recommend this spot tho. Also it's BYOB!

Made an 8:30 reservation on a Thursday. The first dish was out in 15 minutes. I highly recommend…read moregetting the rutabaga leek appetizer ($16) while available. This was creamy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The now classic honey ricotta toast never disappoints ($14). They currently have my favorite, the Malfaldine with speck, grana padano, and black pepper ($22) - Get this. They no longer have the baccala and potato skin with chive ravioli. This was a fun play on potato skins. Some of the pasta had the baccala while others had the potato mascarpone. Although entertaining, it was less memorable than the other dishes. The smoked paprika pork shoulder was a dish that could feed 4. It's a massive cut of meat. While I did enjoy this, I needed more of polenta or a sauce. As anticipated it was very meat forward ;) For dessert I highly recommend their classic olive oil cake. This was moist and had a small Tablespoon of a guava sauce. For $10 don't miss this. The salted chocolate cake was a bit dry, but satisfied the sweet tooth. This went well with a double espresso. We stayed until closing and in fact were seated 15 mins past closing. Our waiter was kind and charming. He gave us his recommendations. Despite the menu being small and rotational, it always feels like there is something new and exciting to try. The Rutabaga and leek was that for me this time. I assume this is a winter dish. I recommend trying this before they move to a Soring menu and I wouldn't miss it!

Just drove in from northern Virginia and needed a place to eat. Found excellent reviews about Cafe…read moreBello! Our waiter sat us quickly and gave us suggestions for what to eat. They served us right out of the oven, bread with marinara sauce. Our food came out quickly and piping hot! Our bellies were so full that we didn't have room for dessert. This place was awesome! We will definitely return!

I am so beyond impressed with this restaurant! I ordered the Mezzi Rigatoni Alla Vodka and added…read moreBurrata and loads of red pepper flakes because I love spicy pasta. It was SO GOOD! Our table was brought a variety of breads and marinara. The marinara tasted so fresh. My table also ordered calamari, a classic chicken parm dish, and a vodka chicken parm dish and there wasn't a single crumb left. The drinks were also delicious here! I ordered a few glasses of sangria and they were perfect. Our server was very attentive and super friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was also so cozy, and it felt like you were dining in Italy. I definitely recommend visiting here if you get the chance! One of the best Italian food restaurants in Hudson county and NJ!