We had not been back in a few years and were wondering what was wrong with us. Love La Lanterna…read morelovely atmosphere, delicious food the artichoke to die for and my husband's veal chop amazing. My scallops on risotto yumm. Joann the loveliest of Hostesses. Thank you Teresa

Best Ridgewood Italian restaurant. Had 4 appetizers that were delicious. A few meals off the menu…read moreand a few specials. All were great. The owner was so knowledgeable and our waiter was great.

Still very much a go to restaurant for me and the family…read more Lunch is an excellent deal, including soup of the day, house salad and an entree. Crusty bread from a local bakery. Prices vary depending on the entree you get. Just beware that the prices for specials are significantly higher than all other lunch entrees. Ask before ordering so you're clear. Dinners are great here as well. My favorite dishes are... Every veal dish, chicken Murphy, seafood entrees, some pastas. My kids love the chicken Parm here. Plenty to choose from. Service is always great and speedy. You'll be in and out in an hour, if that's what you want. Desserts aren't homemade or anything like that - likely Restaurant Depot stuff. Still, the whole experience here, pricing, quality of food and did I mention... It's BYOB! Plus, they have a rewards system and you can earn points towards a free dessert. I've already accumulated like 9 or 10 desserts. And...no credit card fee here! Love that. If you come for dinner on a weekend, arrive early or late. Reservations only for larger groups.

I went to Bellissimo for dinner recently and had a nice time. It started out pretty cold and then…read morebecame stuffy and warm - the configuration of the restaurant is a bit strange, but we managed. Our food was pretty good, and the staff was attentive. They don't take reservations for parties with less than 5 people, but luckily we only waited about 5 minutes. The host and hostess tried to accommodate us, which was appreciated.

They serve the best Eggplant parmigiana!! Veal Marsala is tender and tasty! Their pizza is…read moreoutstanding! This restaurant serves food that feels so homemade, you'll think mama is in the kitchen! And great service makes this our go to once a week!

Food is alright. Dishes are better than the pizzas…read more Pizzas are over priced. $27 for this. Unacceptable

Piccolo Bistro 29 Chestnut St…read more Ridgewood, NJ 07450 The overall atmosphere and ambiance is pleasant. The dining area is dimly lit and the central air makes it comfortable. The service was also efficient; my server made sure my order was taken care of. Although the cutlet was pounded thin, it was missing a crispy texture. There was a decent amount of mozzarella cheese; it was gooey with a decent cheese pull (Regrettably, I didn't take a photo of the pull.) The sauce was disappointing; it has too much of a resemblance of tomato soup. Overall, the ambiance and service is fantastic. When I return, I will definitely give their other entrées a try. #piccolobistro #ridgewoodnj #chickenparmesan #ridgewoodvillage

This is a splendid little Italian bistro with excellent service, ambiance and delicious food. It's…read morevery pleasant and the prices are very reasonable. If you want Italian comfort food in a nice environment, you cannot go wrong with this little gem.

Food: was great loved Service: was wonderful very helpful…read moreand didn't rush out either Ambience: such a great place trust go n get a drinks and food n to relax and with great people to

I came to Bottagra in Hawthorne on a Tuesday night for a girls' night out after a friend insisted I…read moresee their famous Christmas decorations--and wow, they did not disappoint. The décor is over-the-top festive and stays up through the end of January, which makes it a fun post-holiday outing. They're even already taking reservations for December 2026, which says a lot about how popular this place is during the holidays. We had a reservation and were seated right away, which wasn't surprising since it was pretty quiet after the holidays (I've heard December is a totally different story). The restaurant has a main dining area along with smaller dining rooms, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxed--great for conversation. This would also be a really fun spot for a Christmas party. Service was friendly, though it could have been a bit more attentive. Our food took a little longer than expected to come out, especially considering how uncrowded it was that night. Food-wise, I had the espresso-crusted hanger steak, which was decent. I'm gluten-free and appreciated that there were some options available, though dessert for me was limited to ice cream or sorbet. They also had a festive cocktail menu, but I opted for wine instead. Portions felt a bit small for the price, and since Bottagra does lean on the pricey side, I was hoping for a little more value. Parking note: they offer valet on weekends, which is good to know. Overall, Bottagra is more about the ambiance and holiday experience than the food for me. While it's not somewhere I'd go frequently due to the price point, I'd happily make it a once-a-year tradition to enjoy the decorations. If you love festive vibes and Italian spots with personality, it's worth checking out--especially during the holidays.

Five stars to all three, food, service and ambiance…read more I will definitely recommend restaurant

OUTSTANDING!!! If…read moreyou like authentic Italian food and not the sauce heavy oil laden foods most local places make then try this place!!! We grabbed a table on a Saturday night we were immediately impressed by the amazing smells upon entering . I spent my summers in Italy growing up and this place took me back . Our wonderful waitress and over and left some bread and oil while we looked at the menu. We agreed upon the califlower as an app . Hubby had the eggplant parm and I did the pasta with shrimp and broccoli . We also got a side of broccoli rabe, the meals also came with a nice side salad . The portions are a realistic smaller size and delicious. Unbelievably so! Fresh and great quality olive oil is used you can taste the difference. We were going to splurge and get dessert but they only had chocolate cake or ice cream so we declined . It is a byob. We honestly already said we will be going again next week! Please do yourself a favor and visit!

I came to dinner here two days ago and it was good. My family liked it. I don't think it's anything…read moreto write home about but they were big fans of the focaccia bread and My Husband really liked his chicken Saltimbucca I had gluten free pasta and it was OK. It lacked a little bit of flavor but not terrible. The only reason why I've taken one star off was for the value of the price. I thought the entrées would come with some more sides, but otherwise everything else is great and will hopefully return sometime soon.

We had a reservation for five, but when we arrived the staff seemed confused and unprepared for us…read more The food itself was good--definitely on the pricier side, but enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing and really overshadowed the meal. No one took our drink order, and when I flagged someone down, he seemed annoyed, flipped through his notepad, said he needed to get a pen, and never came back. From that point on, no one checked on our table for the rest of the meal. Overall, the lack of service made for a frustrating experience despite the decent food.

The restaurant has a nice airy feel. Contemporary decor. I like the light fixtures. The food is…read moredelicious and comes out of the kitchen nicely timed. Our server even asked us if it was ok to start the dinners. Staff (including the General Manager) come around regularly to re-fill waters. Outside and bar seating available.

Hello again everyone, back again with another review. This time me and momma dukes went to a…read morerestaurant I have wanted to try for a long time and everything was perfectly pretty damn good. Being that it was on a Thursday barely anybody was inside and that was fine with me. I seen they had a pear drink and it was great and I had 2 of them. By the way pears are my favorite fruit of all time. For appetizer we had to get the calamari and it was delicious. For dinner for me I had pork cheeks and it was so fucking food and buttery tender. It came on top of creamy polenta and they were delicious. For dessert I had I had to the pb&j cannolis. That's the name reason I wanted to try this restaurant. I plan on going back real soon for the same thing but try a dessert for research purposes. Peace out .

Last evening I hosted a dinner for 5 guests, one of whom did not know I had invited 3 "surprise…read moreguests" for this birthday dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with "Welcome home" and seated. Bobby was our waiter and he was knowledgeable, polite, and offered my guests choices and recommendations on our orders. And in true Savini tradition, our Specials Menu had been prepared with a Happy Birthday notation on top of the page for my special guest! The Filet Mignon Crostini, a special on the menu, was fantastic! Each of our entrees was perfectly prepared and delicious. Desserts were also wonderful. The service at Savini is always exceptional, as it was last evening. This is my favorite restaurant, especially if we have a special occasion to celebrate! Grateful!!!

There is a reason my family has been coming to Savini's for every major milestone. They truly…read moretreat you like family the moment you walk through the door, and I couldn't imagine celebrating my 40th birthday anywhere else. The service was, as always, impeccable. They have a way of making a special night feel even more significant, balancing professional excellence with genuine warmth. They even made a personalized Specials Menu for the celebration! And the food? It's consistently fantastic. We started with a spread of appetizers that set the bar high: the Stuffed Figs and Meatball specials were standout hits, and you can't go wrong with their perfectly crisp Caesar Salad or the Escargot Scampi in that delicious puff pastry. For the main course, the Filet Mignon Oscar and Veal Imperial specials were prepared to perfection - decadent and incredibly fresh. The Cacio e Pepe was authentic and flavorful, and the Capellini special was light, but OH SO satisfying. They topped off the night with a beautiful birthday surprise -- Crème Brûlée (complete with a "Happy Birthday" chocolate sign and candle!) along with the Mixed Berries with Biscotti (can't go wrong with perfection!). Thank you to the entire team at Savini's for making my 40th Birthday Extravaganza so memorable. Whether it's a casual dinner or a life milestone, this place remains our "steady ground" and our favorite tradition. Can't wait for the next visit!