Enzzo's is my absolute favorite restaurant. Located in downtown Short Hills, it is a couple of…read moremiles from the Paper Mill and perfect for a pre-show dinner. Perri is terrific -- welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. And the food is wonderful. Traditional Italian, absolutely delicious. It is a BYOB, so the prices are reasonable. I love fish, and Enzzo's is the best for that. I keep meaning to try the chicken dishes, but I'm usually too tempted by the Sea Bass or Salmon. You know the saying 'I've never had a bad meal here?' I've never had a good meal at Enzzo's; they've all been great.

Fantastic food. Great Atmosphere. Phenomenal service. My go to restaurant for Italian food.read more

Ok. I have to say that I was in town with my wife and I work of the Fire Department and I said I…read morewas going to Mpw ave to eat and one of the FF's said you should go to Osteria LK and I was like ok. Well let me tell you thank God I did 1st let's start with the employees. All very nice. 2nd the Food came out. OMG I have to say it was absolutely amazing. The food was on point and then the owner came out to see how we were and how was the service. I have to say awesome job. keep up the good work and I will be back with my family .

Elegant and cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Maplewood, boasting homemade pastas, pizzas and…read moretraditional Italian entrees. Service is warm and accommodating. Quality of food is top notch. Ordered a pasta dish with roasted eggplant, garlic and basil in a tomato based sauce. It was savory, and eggplant was very tender. I also tried some of the chicken parmigiana (crispy with perfectly cooked pounded chicken cutlet) and margherita pizza (thin crust and melt in your mouth cheese). Wonderful dining experience!

Disco ball, bakery, pizza...what can go wrong? Absolutely nothing. As for the pizza, It's kinda all…read moreabout the dough, though the toppings were almost equally delicious. There may be a line but there's an outside area (on nice days) to accommodate the wait. There's also a happy face flag at the construction site next door - reassurance that the pizza will be alright.

I heard that the bakery at Artie's was terrific and decided to find out for myself. Rather than a…read morelong wait on a holiday morning, I decided on takeout (see pictures of some of our ordered). The pastries were magnificent tasting and unusual (e.g. Jersey corn; heirloom tomato, ..). In one word: "Yum." I'm going to try the pizza next time.

This place is so good. Everyone we eat in or do take out, the food is fresh, tasty, and piping hot…read more Everything we had tonight was excellent. Did not remember to take pictures of the fried calamari and garlic bread, as we ate them all in a short time. Service was not bad. The kitchen/cook deserves all the praise. Highly recommend!

That pasta here is made fresh and is very tasty. You add your own toppings for an additional…read morecharge, but there are deals in place (buy 2 get 2 free). The owner was friendly. My penne pasta with fresh mozz and veggies was delicious but the garlic bread was forgettable. I also tried to eat there a 2nd time but the owner told me he couldn't cook for the next hour due to the fire department's order or something like that? I had to walk out and eat at a competitor's restaurant which was a letdown.

Service was great. Ambiance okay a little dark. Food and wine very disappointed!…read more way too much oil on branzino with not much flavor. The olive oil didn't seem like great quality. The broccolini was sautéd dripping in oil and tasted like vinegar. I sent it back and got steamed veggies. Worse tasting Chardonnay I've ever tasted. Very bitter and dark. I won't to again. I cook better.

I come here every year with a large party. Which they are very patient and accommodating too. The…read moreservice is always friendly and I am impressed by all the specials that the wait staff can memorize! The appetizers are shareable between 3 to 4 people. The burrata is always a favorite as well as the friend calamari. I usually go with the chicken parmesan meal. It's served on a bed of large pasta. It's a huge piece of chicken so come with an appetite or a take home portion. All our plates were polished off, showing off the excellent taste of all the different dishes. There is street parking and it is BYOB. The wait staff did come around often to make sure the glasses were full. My friends raved about the creme brule and the tiramasu was also great.

Medium sized venue with two sides to indoor seating & outdoor seating right out front. Has an old…read moreItalian meets modern feel & look to the interior. Slightly dim, but well balanced lighting. There is limited street parking, but it sits directly across from a metered parking lot (free after 6pm). This place has a business casual vibe, so I wouldn't recommend dressing down. This place is BYOB!! Friendly staff, service speed is good. You get complimentary warm bread with oil. We had the Fettuccine Cara Mia, Tableside Chicken Parm (easily feed two people), & Lobster Ravioli (which was a special). Everything was absolutely EXCELLENT!! A funny moment when our server came to check on us and all 4 of us were done, lol. He found us with 4 empty plates and 4 full belly's. We also had an appetizer special (pictured), but I don't remember the name. Will 100% be back!! Grades: Special Appetizer: B+ Fettuccine Cara Mia: A+ Tableside Chicken Parm: A++ Lobster Ravioli: A++

I enjoyed my visit to Cara Mia. We came as a party of 9 for my friends birthday. Upon sitting, we…read morewere given a plate crostinis with bruschetta and cheese and thinly sliced fried zucchini. The zucchini was a bit soggy. The bread a bit soggy too. I got the spicy vodka chicken parm. For $36 it is a massive piece of chicken with a small amount of pasta, and absolutely worth the cost! They bring out the dish of hot melty sauce and cheese and pour it over the fresh cutlet. I enjoyed my entree. The cutlet had no yucky bits, and was breaded perfectly. I couldn't say enough good things about the spicy sauce, too. I loved the spice. The appetizers and desserts were also fantastic. The spicy garlic shrimp and calamari were good. And the tartufo my mom and I split for dessert was great, next time I'll get the tiramisu, my personal favorite. Fed me for 2 meals. Recommend a reservation as it's small and gets crowded. It was a bit warm inside on a Friday night.

Frequent visitor to boccone Host and chef (and of course…read morethe food) full of life and personality it's a wonderful restaurant Some part of menu is fixed but delicious and terrific like chicken fantasia and salmon Then specials like mango salad and a mushroom with cheese which is unforgettable and should be on the regular menu Bread pudding is a must too! Chef will accommodate for vegan and vegetarian too!

Oh my goodness, how come I did not eat at this restaurant until tonight?…read more We were greeted by Nick. Then Silvio the owner came by to give us all the specials for tonight. We ordered the portobello mushroom with balsamic vinegar and goat cheese, veal chop, black ink linguine with sea scallops and baby shrimp, and bread pudding. Everything was so delicious! Service was top notch. Price was reasonable given how delicious the food was. We will be back! Highly recommend.

Finally came to the Eataly restaurant and wow - I'm blown away. From the ambiance, to the service,…read moreto of course the pasta, it was all perfection. I always crave a crisp coca cola, and Eately's brand is absolutely phenomenal. The menu is large with all kinds of pastas, pizzas and much more. They do offer a $25 lunch price fixe that comes with two courses. I wanted pasta, so this offering didn't really make much sense for me. They have plenty of pasta options for course 1, but for course 2 you can only get rice, potatoes or focaccia. I do wish they had some kind of green or salad option here. Pasta dishes are around the same price as the lunch special anyhow. The cacio e pepe was divine. Silky, creamy and perfectly al dente noodles. The lunch portion is perfectly sized too. Fettuccine alfredo comes out in a cheese wheel which is always fun. I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything here. Eataly really just knows how to do it right.

The dining options at short hills are limited, and Eataly is probably the best option…read more I've always found the food at Eataly to be tasty and consistent. Maybe I'm just ordering the right thing? The pomodoro pasta is one of the best I've ever had. This sauce is really delicious and complex. The pasta is really nice quality and al dente. Very good. Recently we came for brunch and it was just ok. The eggs with asparagus, ricotta and pancetta - We asked for a soft scramble (not soft). They had sliced raw asparagus tossed in little olive oil on sliced bread... needed to be more than just that. It would have been a lot tastier if they seasoned the ricotta and toasted the bread. Still, I like coming here and it's a great restaurant for a mall. It's also easy to bring kids here which makes it very convenient!

Hands down, one of the best Italian restaurants in New Jersey…read more From the moment you walk into Fiorino, you feel genuinely welcomed. Everyone greets you with a smile, and there's a warmth to the hospitality that makes you feel less like a customer and more like family. This past Friday night, I had one of the best dinners and overall dining experiences I've had in a very long time. Mentor has done an outstanding job creating something truly special here. The service, food, wine, atmosphere, and hospitality all come together seamlessly. The ambiance is cozy, intimate, and full of energy. The dining room always seems to be buzzing, and you immediately understand why. The cocktails are always a hit, but the wines... oh, the wines! There are some incredible bottles to discover, along with an excellent selection by the glass. If you appreciate wine, this is definitely a place where you can have some fun exploring. Every dish that hit our table was spectacular. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, from the pasta to the entrées and all the little details in between. There wasn't a single miss the entire evening. And now I apparently need to come back for the "Happy Meal" . As someone who works in the hospitality industry, experiences like this mean a little more to me. When you dine somewhere where the food hits, the drinks hit, the service hits, and the hospitality feels genuine, it reminds you exactly why you fell in love with this industry in the first place. Thank you, Mentor, and thank you to the entire Fiorino team for an unforgettable night. I can't wait to come back. -- Jeffrey Umaña @jeffrey.umana

Great authentic Italian spot! The menu features a lot of fresh, daily specials and an impressive…read moreselection of seafood dishes. We especially loved the shrimp risotto, it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The pasta fagioli soup was also excellent and tasted very homemade and comforting. This place is clearly a local favorite because it gets extremely busy, so I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Would definitely go back!

Chatham location opened in 1995 with other locations in Tribeca and Montville, NJ. It's in a 1740s…read morefarmhouse offering Northern Italian style dishes. I first heard about it from a friend and nearly missed it because the place looks like a private home on Main Street. I love that they offer a 4 course prix fixe menu for $72 which really differentiates itself & offers genuine authentic Italian meals without the Italian American twist so many places lean on. The service was also amazing. AMAZING spot for a family dinner or to impress the parents.

We had a great dining experience! Our server, Gus, was extremely attentive, pleasant, and…read moreknowledgeable. He gave us excellent recommendations throughout each course, and everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The wine selection was also very good and complemented the meal perfectly. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. The only hiccup was the parking situation. Valet was extremely busy, although the attendant was friendly and doing his best to keep things moving. I definitely wouldn't recommend trying to park yourself, as space is very limited. Overall, great food, great service, and a wonderful experience. I would definitely return!