As someone who has visited Italy, all I have to say is, "Wow!" It really reminded me of my time…read moreabroad, and their pizza dough feels like it has been mastered. Apps, salads, pizza, and wine are all exceptional! Highly recommend visiting! Also don't forget to take the yummy cannoli!

My mother in law was visiting from Portugal and was craving pizza!…read more Of course, we brought her and my daughter to our favorite pizzeria- The Woodshed Pizza!! Our Server Anetta was awesome! Pizza and salad were enjoyed by all! Wonderful night! Thank you See you soon!

Qua Pizza in Manasquan, NJ located right in Downtown Main Street is a must to check out! Qua means…read more"here" in Italian and let me tell you we are HERE for it! Delicious Italian dishes that can't be beat and they're serving up a tasty Roman style pizza which you've gotta try! Come in and just grab a slice to-go or even sit down and enjoy a nice square pie or comforting Italian meal! It's always nice to start with a fresh salad and the Greek tomato salad is a great start! Fresh Jersey tomatoes, green pepper, onion, feta cheese drizzled with red wine vinegerette yummmm And guys let me tell you about this chicken parm hero! It's a knock your socks off kind of sandwich! Crispy crusted chicken, topped with amazing traditional Italian sauce, fresh mozzerella and shredded Parmesan! ABSOLUTELY KNOCKOUT! They have all kinds of heros to order on Tuesdays special and you have to run and get it! Meatball, chicken, eggplant parms are a must try! For those cozy Italian dinners.. we're talking spicy vodka rigatoni with smashed meatballs and savory dollops of riccotta cheese topped with olive oil was absolutely so delicious! It was spicy and I like a little heat with those homemade meatballs! It was seriously so tasty, I would get this every single time! We also tried the chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto and fresh mozzerella cheese, it had the perfect crunch for the best savory bite! You also can always count us in for a square pie, margarita pizza is a classic indulgence tomato sauce, fresh mozzerella basil, evoo, it had such a great crunch and you can never miss that perfect crust on a square pie!

Broccoli Rabe Pesto was criminal. It's a pasta dish but it was served as a flavorless soup.read more

Everything always great. The Samich crew is the best…read more Tip. Ask for the house roasted turkey when you order the sandwich. And if the Italian hot dog is on the hot bar...best to get one and see for yourself

What an amazing Italian specialty deli, and market. This place has it all and done with perfection…read more Choice of prepared foods, sauces, soups, breads, desserts, and almost anything you would want in an Italian specialty store they have. Service is outstanding especially the woman making the fresh mozzarella, just ask for a sample and she will make a little mozzarella ball to sample, absolutely delicious. Truly one of the best and they have been doing this since 1997. The store is arranged perfect as though you are actually in Italy with such a great vibe. Highly recommend

My friend lives in the area and had been raving about La Mondina. Our friend group went to dinner…read morehere and had an amazing experience. The restaurant is gorgeous as you can see by the video of that fountain, you feel like you're transported to Italy. But the restaurant isn't just pretty, the food is absolute phenomenal too. Every dish I tried was excellent from the focaccia (one of the best breads I've ever had in my life, to the meatballs and right down got my entree everything was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The truffle gnocchi was one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had in my life and the chicken cutlet I ordered on top was also one of the best chicken cutlets I've ever had in my life (don't tell my mom or my wife). Our waitress was super attentive and kind as well so the service doesn't miss either. This might be my new favorite restaurant by the shore, definitely come check it out.

It's too dark - so much so I couldn't see my food. And the club music is obnoxious. For a "fine…read moredining" establishment that's difficult to get in to, I don't think Anyone paying over $200 a meal for 2 Wants to listen to loud club style music Also. The steak this time was charred on the bottom and the potatoes were underdone. Prob won't be going back any time soon unfortunately. The menu needs a revamp IMO.

Is this the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to?…read more Actually, yes, it is. And I have been to a lot of Italian restaurants. The wait for a table was 45 minutes, but it was worth every minute. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was wonderful. We ended up being seated in a back patio room and though it was very hot outside (one of those 100 degree days last summer), it was actually very nice in there. The show started with someone asking for our drink order, then coming back with said drinks. After that she brought out some starts on the house, courtesy of chef and owner Joe. We were off to a great start! Soon after she returned to get our dinner order. After that, Chef Joe himself showed up to our table to thank us for visiting his restaurant and ask how we liked things so far. We let him know those starters were perfect...eggplant balls and a corn/tomato salad. Eventually our dinner came. Both dishes were waaaaaaaay more food than either of us expected. I had ordered chicken with mozzarella squares on top and drizzled in balsamic, which was a special created by Chef Joe's wife, according to the menu. My partner got eggplant parm...and wow, what a pile of food it was. Two huge eggplant pieces piled high with delicious sauce and served with some delectable pasta. Chef Joe came back to the dining room awhile later to ask people how their entrees were, and we let him know this was a great experience. I want to go back to Point Pleasant just to get here again. This time I will make a reservation.

What an experience! Spano's is exactly what you'd want an Italian restaurant to be. The food is…read moreamazing. The customer service is exceptional. The ambiance is perfection. The night started with Joe Spano, the owner, stopping at our table to bring several little dishes before we even had a chance to look at the menu. The meatballs (made with actually no meat but rather eggplant) were pure sorcery...like so good there aren't words. He noticed our wine bottle (it's BYOB so come prepared!), and by pure coincidence, it was his favorite bottle. Joe asked to show another costumer because they had been discussing wines earlier, and he wanted to make sure they got to see the label. If that wasn't personal enough, the walls are adorned with black and white framed photographs of family from back in the day to the present. The environment is clean, well-maintained, and cozy. Every bite we had was exceptional and the portions were huge! We left contently full but with plenty of leftovers. I'm quite sure every meal will exceed the expectations of even the pickiest of eaters. Our server, Brian (or Bryan) was new but attentive and informative. He spent time talking with his tables and being personable while also making sure everyone was taking care of. Overall, I highly recommend experiencing a meal at Spano's at least once....but after your first bite, you'll likely be making your next reservation before you leave (like we saw many people do)!

If you're looking for straight-up, super thin crust, delicious pizza--look no further! We found…read moreVesuvio Pizza. We went to the ATM and took out some cash, planning to pop in for a quick slice, only to find out they now take credit cards--and they deliver! This is clearly a popular pizza spot for local workers. I saw tons of people coming and going, grabbing a slice or ordering a whole pie. I've been here before with my kids, sat down, and enjoyed a pizza in-house. I can't wait to do it again. I love this place. There's no ambience--just straight-up great pizza! My daughter liked the white pizza, but so far, I've only tried the plain. Maybe next time I'll venture out and try one of their subs or sandwiches. I'm sure it'll be great

Always consistently good large meatball pies! The staff always aims to please and now they accept…read morecredit cards.

Dear Yelp, Had takeout. I had Anita's salad with grilled…read morechicken. Very tasty. Husband had wings and Italian hero. My daughter had a chicken parm hero. Mussels were good. We have family in the area and they sang Little Mia's praises. They weren't wrong! Love, Nicole

Love the small pizza it's delicous. All the dinners are big portions and really tasty. Def recommendread more

This our third visit. This was place has a simple menu done to perfection…read more So far we've only had the regular pizza with sausage and tried a meatball just now both excellent. Very friendly and polite staff. I noticed they are even nice to each other which is almost unheard of but they are. They are three for three now so they are a keeper. Next we'll try out the entire menu one visit at a time.

Absolutely unreal pizza!! An important note - there was no pizza by the slice, which worked out for…read moreus as a group of 3 anyway. We ordered the 16" classic pie and were not disappointed. Service was quick and there was space to eat inside or out! The flavor of the sauce was perfect, the crust was cooked to perfection, and the fresh basil just took everything to a new level. I will absolutely be craving this pizza for weeks to come!

The owner was lovely…read more The ambiance is amazing. You can't beat the gorgeous view. However we are staying in a suite and decided to order it to go so we could dine privately on our ocean side balcony. The salmon dish was perfect if you want something light but flavorful. The salmon was melt in your mouth fresh. The appetizer was delicious. The clams and linguine was my favorite. The sauce was incredible and the noodles reminded of the ones my nana would make. If you are staying at the hotel you need to make sure to stop in! The food was the highlight of our afternoon. Update: the deserts were mind blowing! Not one of us can decide which desert was the best. They were all phenomenal! My kid and husband never like cheesecake and they devoured it. Best cannolis and tiramisu I have ever had! The desert is ten stars! Everyone SAVE ROOM FOR DESERT!! We will be talking about the deserts for years to come. Breakfast: Another amazing meal. The owner has perfected this entire menu. The eggs Benedict hollandaise sauce is light and creamy. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The crepes were so good my kid inhaled them before I could try a second bite.

Joel. Thank you for a great response. I do apologize that this review may reflect on your…read morerestaurant even though you may not have been a part of that regime. We will try your place again solely based on a humble response and the ability to view criticism in a healthy manner, hats off to you. I am a nobody in a world of nobodies, but if the desire and approach are there, the food was already good, we will come back. With high expectations. Good luck with it all. It's been a minute since we've been there, hopefully we will see you again this summer.

I had high hopes for this place because of the 4.1 rating, but it honestly did not live up to…read moreexpectations. The service was just okay -- at one point it even seemed like two waitresses were arguing over who was supposed to take our table because it took so long for someone to even come back and take our order (mind you, there were only two other tables occupied). The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, but unfortunately most of it was disappointing. My daughter ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and the chicken was the only good part. The Alfredo sauce tasted overly heavy and way too dairy-like. My other daughter had the spaghetti and meatballs, and the sauce lacked flavor. My fiancé ordered the Chicken Francese, and that was disappointing too -- the chicken looked oddly prepared and just didn't taste right. Even though I didn't order it, the only thing I'd recommend here is the pizza. Other than that, I'd stay away.

Wow, I can't believe it. I downloaded yelp just to leave this review. 28 dollars for the WORST…read morechicken parm I've ever had in my entire life!!! I'm here for an army school so I flew in and don't have a car. Everything tastes so old and disgusting And they gave me no utensils or napkins