Intimate, spotless restaurant. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and promptly brought to our…read moretable. Our server, Marco, made us feel like regulars from the start. Appetizers: arancini, calamari, and eggplant parm. All were exceptionally good. Next time, I plan on having the arancini and eggplant as my main meal. My better half had the pappardelle special, which I happily finished after she couldn't eat any more. Prima had the monkfish, which she's still talking about a week later. I had the cacio e pepe--perfectly balanced in flavor. For dessert, we shared hazelnut gelato, just as good as any we've had in Europe. BYOB, plenty of parking, and the ambiance was excellent. We'll be back to try the rest of the menu after the deep freeze. Looking forward to having a bike nights this coming spring/summer.

With more Italian restaurants per square mile in Jersey than any other type of cuisine, we decided…read moreon Amore Ristorante, located off of Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park, for Saturday night dinner. The reservation was easily made via Yelp. We have discovered this establishment by chance every time en route to one of the entrances on Garrett Mountain. Unfortunately, the exterior doesn't draw one in. However, upon arrival as first-timers, my partner, our friends, and I were greeted by the host and got a table in the corner at this cozy, warm, and welcoming interior with simple decor of pictures of Italy and music playing throughout the two dining areas. The menu offered Southern Italian cuisine and was limited, but we found meals we liked. Miguel was our server and made us feel so welcome; he read out the specials. As an appetizer, we decided on the Polpette Amore (meatballs) and Charcuterie Board. For our main meal, we opted for Papardelle Bolognese, Linguine Alle Vongole, and Lasagna. Complimentary bread started our meal. The pasta was homemade, but the meat sauce was bland. The Linguine Alle Vongole was tasty and well seasoned. The portions were healthy, and the price was comparable to the area. The staff was super attentive and always taking good care of us.

The food was amazing! The service was awesome and the servers were very welcoming and friendly. It…read morewas authentic Italian and the ambience made me feel as if I was in Italy!

If you enter an EMPTY Restaurant for lunch as the only customer's you request to sit at a four…read moretop rather than a cramped two top and are DENIED , you WALK out . WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. How short sighted the staff is. I would suggest you re- train your staff to exercise some basic common sense. Another customer arrived and completely agreed with us too. Bad decision is bad business. Won't be back. SHAME SHAME SHAME

I did not have high expectations when we chose this restaurant for a quick lunch, but I was…read moreEXCEPTIONALLY surprised at the quality of food and friendliness of the staff. I had the mussels which came with a huge bowl of wonderful, delicious white sauce and more garlic than I've ever seen in my life ....along with toasted bread that was delicious. It's an absolute excellent value and enough for a full meal. My friend had a Caesar salad that was beyond the ordinary with real grilled shrimp. The prives were very reasonable and the Service delightful. ( very friendly waitress). I would highly recommend ....not fancy just great quality food and friendly service!

I thought this place would be busy on a Saturday night so made a reservation but was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find the restaurant not so busy for an early dinner. There is a small little parking lot that can fit 4-5 cars right off the main road. Inside was decorated with cute Christmas decor, and the domestic violence scene from Godfather Part 1 casually playing on the TV while I'm trying to eat my food. Good variety of options of appetizers, small shared plates, pizza, fresh pasta, and entrées to choose from our group decided to split the popular pizza. Then everyone offended for themselves - our table ordered the gnocchi with pesto and chicken Milanese, chicken parmigiana with penne, Arancini, and the "focaccia"/house garlic bread. The Arancini was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and luscious on the inside. The pizza was a perfect sweet and savory combo of burrata, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze. The pesto was a bit thin and ate a little soupier than I prefer. Buyer beware with the focaccia - although it's called focaccia, it's also listed under the pizzas so it was served thin and crispy like a pizza rather than thick and fluffy like we had been expecting. I would absolutely return again to try all the other dishes, especially the shared plates, different pizzas, and other fresh pasta offerings.

Went back here and was still amazed by the food. They are currently under construction, but it did…read morenot affect the quality of the food at all. Still delicious-stuffed artichoke, fried calamari, seafood pasta, and steak. Great from start to finish. Our waiter was very attentive and had a great personality. The inside is being redone. I can't wait to see the end product as I am sure it will be spectacular.

We found Francesco's by chance, and we had a great experience. The Owner is very friendly and…read morehelpful, the staff is great, and the food was excellent. They have a nice, fairly priced wine list as well.

Wonderful food and service. It has become our go to place. All good. Comfortable and you can have a…read moreconversation.

Had dinner here on a very busy Saturday night all of the dinners were very good. Food was…read moredelicious. I had the special fish. The Dover soul was fresh and delicious. I do recommend coming off peak hours cause it was very crowded on a Saturday evening we're gonna come during the week. Can't wait to try more of their delicious food. The portions were big The dealers come with sides and the pasta dishes come with lots of sauce.

Came here for a late Christmas Eve dinner, the staff was very nice well knowledged about the…read morespecial menu for the evening. The food was delicious, better than anticipated. The owner is funny, I couldn't decide which cheesecake I wanted for dessert so he gave me all of the slices from my choices in individual to go containers. Very sweet of him! I can't wait to go back.

Food was excellent. First time we ate here since covid. Prices are reasonable, food was superb…read more Short ribs were excellent with an awesome gravy sauce. My Husband got the grilled pork chops. He loved it. Service was excellent and Kim makes the best Expresso Martinis. it was a Wed night, not crowded and my hubby's Birthday. The staff came out with a complimentary dessert !

Palazzone 1960 in Wayne is a wonderful spot if you're looking for high-quality Italian food (lunch)…read moreand pastries. It's a bit small for a dining in spot, but the team more than makes up for it; everyone is incredibly polite, welcoming, and happy to help. The food is fresh and truly outstanding. The bread alone will make you feel like you're in Europe, and the pastries are absolutely delectable and worth every penny. Everything travels well, too, making it a perfect stop for bringing food to a party or gathering. Definitely a go-to spot for quality and authenticity!

The tiramisu has the perfect coffee and sweetness blend! The ferre roche cake is to best along with…read morethe triple chocolate. The coffee is fresh and creamy.

The servers were so helpful and authentic about the food. The show and choose really helped us make…read moreour choices. There were 6 of us. We took all 5 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 5 desserts. We were fully stuffed. We're coming back in a week or two.

The food here is always on point. So delicious. They mix different foods that just work. We had a…read moregreat dinner. The filet mignon steak pappardelle with mushrooms,asparagus and sage butter cream sauce was amazing, the stuffed veal was tender and cooked to perfection, the grilled salmon was fresh, the chicken garlic was amazing, and the appetizers were all very good. The service is great as everyone works together. The inside is sleek and clean. It's also a BYOB.