I really wanted to like this place after seeing all the great reviews, but the experience was a…read moreletdown from start to finish. The ambiance is actually very nice, especially for a restaurant hidden behind a strip mall. Unfortunately, that was the best part of the night. When we arrived, no one was at the host stand. After waiting a few minutes, someone who appeared to be a runner or assistant eventually approached us. We had a reservation and were offered a high-top; when we asked for a regular table, it felt like a reluctant accommodation. We were brought bread, butter, olives, and an eggplant caponata that was extremely oily. We booked through OpenTable because we had an $80 reward card, and the restaurant loudly advertises a prix fixe menu on its website. Oddly, we were never offered the prix fixe menu, and we noticed no other diners were either. It felt intentionally hidden. When we asked for it, the waiter (Hector) seemed visibly annoyed. We ordered eggplant rollatini and shrimp appetizers, and the angry chicken parm as the entrée. If you order off the prix fixe menu, expect noticeably smaller portions. Two pieces of eggplant rollatini instead of three, about a third of the usual shrimp portion, a tiny piece of chicken parm, and a small cannoli. At $55 per person, that feels excessive. The chicken parm was thin, burnt, and came out slightly cold. Easily a 2/5. They also charge for soda refills, which genuinely surprised me. I dine out frequently and almost never see that anymore. When the bill came, we tried to use the OpenTable reward card and were told the waiter had never seen one before. There was supposedly no manager on duty, and we were told the card couldn't be accepted and that we had to put the full amount on a credit card instead. Between the unfocused service, the awkward handling of the prix fixe menu, and food that didn't come close to justifying the price, this was not a good experience. I wouldn't return and wouldn't recommend it, which is unfortunate given the hype.

I had heard about this place from my daughters friend and decided to celebrate our 20th wedding…read moreanniversary here . What a hidden gem ! Located on the back side of a strip mall in Warren . Such a beautiful ambiance definitely a good date night spot . They have a full bar and plenty of seating . We went on a Wednesday night around 5:30 and it wasn't too busy at the time but by the time we left they were almost a full house . The staff were super friendly and attentive. The menu has plenty of delicious choices and they offer specials as well. I'm all about the appetizers so me and my eldest daughter ordered several to share as our meal . We had the artichoke salad ( fell a little short in the flavor department could have probably used a balsamic glaze to elevate the flavor ) but the special truffle lunetta OMG so good petite raviolis and truffle butter cream sauce . We also ordered the seafood tower for 2 which was served with raw oysters and clams and jumbo shrimp and chunks of crab meat . We also tried the grilled octopus specials served with fingerling potatoes. My husband tried the pork chop which was about 2 inches thick and cooked to perfection tender and had great flavor. My youngest ordered the tagliatelle pasta which was cooked slightly al dente and served in a tomato cream sauce it was delicious . Our meal was simply delicious and we enjoyed the atmosphere. I will definitely come back to try some of those other delicious sounding dishes . They are celebrating their 15 year anniversary! Cheers to many more !

We have eaten at Prezzo numerous times but mainly for presentations. The food and service is always…read moreA+. When looking for a venue to host our daughter's baby shower, Prezzo came to my husband's mind. They could not have been more accommodating in scheduling the shower and working with us. We can't wait for the shower. We decided to take our daughter for dinner to see the venue and taste the food. She loved everything about it.

I came here on a Saturday night, and I made a reservation. This place is located in the strip mall…read morewith the Domino's. The inside is simply decorated with a few decorations on the walls. All the tables have white tablecloths on them. They have two rooms together. I was surprised this place wasn't packed for a Saturday night. Hot bread and BASIL DIPPING OIL was put on our table. I started with CALAMARI FRITTI aka fried Calamari. It came with marinara sauce and a spicy sauce for dipping. It was very good. I also ordered the appetizer portion of EGGPLANT ROLLATINI- eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese in a fresh tomato sauce. It was light and delicious. For my entree I ordered SEAFOOD LINGUINE-with shrimps, clams, calamari, mussels, linguine in a marinara sauce. The presentation was lovely. The flavor was very good, and I really enjoyed my dish. My boyfriend ordered VEAL OSSO BUCCO- it was a special. He ate everything on his plate. For dessert we shared a CREME BRULEE- it was rich and creamy.I also got a cappuccino. This place is a BYOB! Down and across the street on Washington Valley Rd in the pheasant run shopping mall is a really good liquor store named Wine Central. Prezzo has free parking in a shared parking lot.This place is wheelchair accessible. I would definitely return, we enjoyed our meal.

Fabulous Brooklyn style pizza... Also best white sauce pizza…read moreThin crust and freshness plus

The pizza is terrible. The sausage is crush which is not a preference of mine. The pepperoni is is…read moregreasy AF! The sauce is blah. Antipasto for two? I don't think so. It's very small and everything is diced up not chopped, but diced into little bits. Smh.

I was looking for a well rated Italian restaurant in Union County and Lupa Ristorante came up on…read moremany lists so I decided to check it out with friends. Lupa is located in a section of Berkely Heights that has seen a lot of recent construction, so it is very pretty and clean. You couldn't be blamed if you bypassed the restaurant. It is not very flashy looking and that is part of its charm. Be warned, there are not a lot of parking spaces behind the restaurant so you may wind up parking in the bank parking lot next to it (when the bank is closed of course). The staff at Lupa is super friendly and treats you like a regular even if this is your first time. The host was super nice, the waitress fantastic and the chef even came to our table to talk to us when we were done eating! The interior is very clean and modern looking. It's elegant and perfect for virtually any event including dates, anniversaries and family get togethers. We wound up sitting in the same area as the bar, which mostly has 2-4 seater tables and of course you can sit at the bar as well. The other side of the restaurant is where the larger tables are located. Here's a rundown of what we had: CLAMS ON TOAST Baby clams. crispy ham. thyme When I ordered this, I expected to see slices of toast with crispy ham and baby clams on top. Instead, it is two large pieces of wonderfully toasted bread with crispy ham on top. The actual clams sit in a *delicious* broth. Taken altogether these various components form a delicious bite. Be sure to dip that bread into the broth! SQUID INK SPAGHETTI lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. Sherry Cream Sauce This dish has a wonderfully deep and earthy flavor. I've had squid ink pasta before and this was a wonderful example of it. The sauce was perfect and it was cooked beautifully. HANGER STEAK Truffled pomme frites. Chimichurri The steak was beautifully cooked (we had it medium rare) and the chimichurri sauce was great. However, the steak needed a bit more salt (and I'm not usually one to add salt to food). The pomme frites were wonderfully crispy and tasty. BROCCOLI RABE lemon. Kilos Broccoli rabe is a simple side dish but it is one of my favorites. It is also one that can easily be overcooked. These folks cooked it perfectly and it made for a fantastic side dish. My party and I loved our experience at Lupa and we all agreed we would happily return any time!

The best Italian restaurant in Union County. Why did I wait so long to try this place? We tried a…read morelot of food and everything was fresh, well seasoned, and presented very well. I had the Dover sole and it was one of the best Dover soles I've had. Also extra credit for providing a proper fish knife and fork. Octopus had a spicy sauce that was excellent. I appreciated the fact that they don't over season their food like many restaurants do. Inside was modern and nice. I liked the rose on every table. Service was so very friendly without it being overbearing. The chef came out twice to say hello and check on us which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Lupa.

Fabulous food, staff and service! We held a party here…read morerecently for 50 people and it was great! Everyone raved about the antipasto and different dishes. Beautiful ambiance and very attentive staff. Highly recommend!

The service and food were both excellent. The ambiance and the noice level were outstanding.read more

Excellent service and the food was phenomenal. Food is an…read moreextension of our heritage, reminiscent of our grandparents. This restaurant, from the moment you sit at your table, you realize the food represents the authenticity of our Italian culture.

Great family recipes and large portions make this restaurant great . Bring your own yet be sure…read moreto make reservations for it is always crowded. They also do a large amount of takeout. Waitstaff is always friendly and helpful.. if you are lucky you will hear the owners beautiful voice serenading people . Never had a bad meal here and this time got the take home portion and remembered to take it lol

Was in Jersey for the weekend and looking for a place for dinner. It's BYOB, knew I wanted to have…read morewine with my Italian food so went prepared. The dishes we ordered would be something I don't cook often or shuck my own oysters. Everything was tasty and fresh moderate portions. The shrimp appetizer was a little disappointing, expensive ($20) for a few (3) shrimp, butterflied to make it look like a full dish. Friendly attentive service, good with the water refills. The restaurant had several artwork displayed for sale, helping the art community.

We had a great experience having a private party at Alfies. Service and food were excellent.read more

The waiter that attended to us was named Pio he was awesome very good at suggestion on what to have…read moreand he was right. The food was absolutely delicious and the dessert was awesome,will definitely be going back.

The Russo family did a phenomenal job hosting my Mom's 70th birthday party. They were so courteous…read moreand friendly on the phone with planning and answering any questions my family or me had. The food (drinks, appetizers, salad, main courses and desserts) were all so delicious! The staff was super friendly and efficient in delivering food and clearing out finished dishes. My mom and all her friends and family had a spectacular time. Highly recommend this place for a family dinner or your next event!