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    Via Roma II

    3.5 (26 reviews)
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    Plain Cheese Pizza
    Aishwarya S.

    Delicious slices. My husband went while I was in PT and got me a slice. They were fast, hot and tasty. Will return.

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    Joan L.

    When we stayed in this part of Jersey and consulted Yelp for restaurants the majority of places that came up were Italian and pizza joints. So when in Rome.... Via Roma II appears to be a small local pizza place with a full Italian menu. It looked like a family operation. We ate in the dining room, which was pretty empty, but there were plenty of take out orders in process. Our order was simple: Meatballs to start, meatball hoagie, plain pizza, and meatball pizza. Yes, lots of meatballs and we were lucky the meatballs were very good! The pizza did not did disappoint. It had a thin crust, sweet sauce, and just the right amount of cheese. Service was friendly and our food arrived promptly. Good choice for a fast and reasonable dinner

    Garlic Bread
    Ilana L.

    First time here and it's such a cute little hole in the wall Italian restaurant. The vodka rigatoni was so good!! My sister had the gluten free Stromboli and loved it! Definitely will be back!!

    a pizza in a pizza box
    Jessica C.

    The food is always decent and they do offer delivery. Cautionary tale though : this place used to deliver with their own drivers, now they use SLICE. Definitely pick up your food and DO NOT have it delivered. All the toppings came off my pizza like this dude hit his breaks too hard or something. Shame on me for tipping BEFORE I got my food. Won't ever get delivery again.

    Disgusting. Had grubhub deliver and the chicken tenders were sent and had been on someone else's plate already and they reused them. had sauce and a piece of melted cheese on them. when i called to tell them they said they always cut them in half to make sure they are cooked. What restaurant doesn't have safe serve practices in place to measure the temperature of food and not cut up a plate of chicken tenders. DISGUSTING. WILL NEVER RETURN OR RECOMMEND

    Garlic bread has a good taste, bottom though was burnt.

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    They have the BEST (bar none) Gluten Free Calzone ever!! Great, friendly staff too and very nice atmosphere.

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    Simply outstanding!!! That wraps it all up. But I have to call out the Cannoli here. Holy awesomeness!!!!

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    Villaggio Iccara

    Villaggio Iccara

    4.4
    (415 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Came back again as we are frequent customers. Always a great safe place to bring friends and…read morefamily. Never ever a bad or adequate meal, hence the opposite--- always a memorable, enjoyable, tasty, beautifully plated presentatin. Last night the 4 of use shared the now back in season watermelon salad adn the vongol veraci to start. Each of us had a different dish and were so very pleased, not one issue. Sicilian caponata, pollo pistachio, tuscan pasta, 12oz prime new york strip and I LOVED the halibut special. Each again was beautfilly prepared, and plated. For dessert as we had our arms twiseted by Jimbo--- we shared the Tiramisu and Bourbon Toffee Cake between the 2 couples. Jimo is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this place, time and time again a 5 Great Review.

    WOW!!! The restaurant was truly that good! And, made my birthday dinner with my family memorable…read more First of all, I was impressed to see a 5 star review with over 2600 reviews (on "Open Table") but now I get it and am adding my 5 stars as well. Very deserving. I don't even know where to begin bc they hit it out if the ball park for us. Our compliments to the chef!!! So I have to start with my Pork Chop...omg...perfect. Rocco's closed down in Newtown, PA and their pork chop was the best...this pork chop was right up there with Rocco's. The mustard sauce, unique topping, was amazing. I am thinking about it today and my mouth is watering. My husband's veal was probably the best he has ever had. The most tender veal ever with a delicious marsala sauce. Then there were the pastas and seafood...all delicious. Oh and the calamari. It was all so darn good. Kyle was our server and he added to a perfect dining experience. He answered our questions, described the choices right on, made recommendations, he was friendly, had a wanting to please attitude and my 13 yr old granddaughter was crushing on him. (Haha). Wish all of our servers were that effecient and good. Gotta love a BYOB! The restaurant is modernly decorated and very comfortable. High energy kinda place. Noise level was high but all restaurants are loud these days and it really wasn't too bad. It was our first time at this restaurant and even though it is a bit far...we can't wait to go back. It is a pleasure to support a family run business. The owner came to our table and you could see her pride and we also felt our business was appreciated. I see why every table was full on a Sunday night. I just wish this place were in our neighborhood!! Love love love it!!!

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    Luca's Ristorante

    Luca's Ristorante

    4.4
    (718 reviews)
    20.1 mi
    $$$

    Best Italian food in the area, worth every penny. Appetizers and entrees were both excellent.read more

    Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

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    Interior lighting. Fabulous
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    Depth of Field Shot of the Polpette (Voted Best Meatballs in New Jersey)
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    Gennaro's

    Gennaro's

    3.9
    (279 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Absolutely fantastic! We celebrated our son's college graduation here, and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about the fantastic food and service we received at Genaro's. The ambience is smart casual, and not fussy, but with food and service that you'd expect at a place that charges double the prices. All of the food was top notch. Standouts are the artichoke heart Francese, mozzarella en corrozza, and fried calamari appetizers; and chicken Italiano, chicken marsala, and salmon Neapolitan mains. Their tiramisu and tartufo capped off the meal perfectly. If you're in Trenton or Princeton, Gennaro's is worth the drive.

    We were faithful customers at Mamma Rosa's, but when they closed down in '21, we were left in the…read morelurch and without a neighborhood Italian joint to call our own. We just quit going out for Italian other than for tomato pies, but now we've begun actively looking for a place to enjoy simple Italian food--outside of the ubiquitous tomato pies. Gennaro's was our first stop, with the menu definitely reading more New World Italian than Old World. We started with a couple of appetizers: The Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms in Scampi sauce and the Antipasto Salad. I'm not a fan of Antipasto salads (I've a three item max addition rule for salads and tomato pies), but my wife enjoyed it. It was your standard antipasto salad for the area--perhaps more generous with the meat and cheese than the last one we ordered up the street at Papa's. The stuffed mushrooms had a good flavor, and although the sauce didn't really hit me as Scampi (the garlic wasn't really there), it was still good on its own, and I'd order it again. My wife ordered the Pork Chop Giambotta, which she truly enjoyed. It was a thick, good sized pork chop covered with a sauce that included potatoes, sausage slices, and sautéed peppers. The menu said that the peppers were hot and sweet, but they were pretty much 99.9% hot peppers. If that's an issue for you, I'd make a point in mentioning it to your server first. My wife doesn't do spicy, but luckily I was there to find a home for the hot peppers, and she said she'd order it again if we returned. My Veal Saltimbocca, however, was a letdown. The veal was overcooked and had lost its tenderness, but most surprising to me was that it was very different from the standard version I've known for years. Had I read the description more carefully, I'd have caught the fact it was in a tomato demi-glace rather than the white wine and butter emulsion I know and love. Also, the ham that was used was not the thinly sliced prosciutto one normally sees, instead it was a thick slice of something that I can't honestly tell you was prosciutto or not. The use of spinach instead of a sage leaf wasn't a complete shock, as I've seen that before. Overcooked veal, the prosciutto mystery, and tradition straying aside, the flavor almost bordered on being alright, but it definitely wasn't what I'd hoped for when I placed the order. To add insult to injury, I asked for pasta as my side, and was given a couple choices--I chose the linguini and got served a dente-less spaghetti. When I asked the waiter (who was otherwise extremely conscientious and attentive) if they were out of linguini, I was told that there's really very little difference between the two, which so blew my mind that I just shrugged and ate. While we were there, we could see that there were many people who acted like regulars enjoying their meals, and many of them were also eating tomato pies, however, we're on the hunt for a place that's going to satisfy our need for an Italian place that provides beyond the pizza oven. I'm up in the air about a second shot--my wife was much happier than me with the location (which means we'll likely go), but I'll definitely ask our server more questions about what I'm ordering next time to avoid any surprises.

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    Louie's - Chef Jason

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    4.1
    (62 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    The restaurant is not very fancy for the food they sell. It was not very bright and the tables,…read morefurniture, looked old. As for the food, we had quite a off experience where the appetizers were really bad so we were worried for our special dinner: aranchini was too sweet and had a weird aroma. Wedge salad was literally half a romaine with ranch dressing and some pork belly bits. HOWEVER - the main entrees were all AMAZING. We were mind blown. We had surf & turf, chicken parmesan rigatoni, scallop risotto, and miso glazed salmon. They were all spectacular! I would definitely go back and just skip appetizers Oh they also weirdly had a lot of ingredients missing that day so we couldn't order bunch of menu items or desserts but i think that was just a one time thing where they did not receive their shipment.

    We had dinner last night and really enjoyed it. The space is cozy and intimate, with beautifully…read moreset tables that immediately set the tone. It's BYOB, so we brought a bottle of red. The food delivered. A fresh, well-balanced salad to start along a rich lobster bisque to start. The boom boom chicken (big flavor, nicely done), and sesame-crusted salmon that was cooked just right. Service was OK...especially considering it was busy on Christmas. All in all, a very good spot worth checking out if you're looking for a comfortable, well-executed meal without the hype.

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    Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

    Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

    4.4
    (205 reviews)
    27.1 mi
    $$$

    We finally made it to Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana on a cold December night, and it…read morecompletely lived up to the hype. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cozy, run by a husband-and-wife team who split their time between Italy and Somerville. The authenticity and care really come through in both the food and the experience. We started with the bruschetta, and it was hands down the best bruschetta we've ever had - we still think about it. I ordered the Paccheri alla Norma, a fried eggplant pasta in a rich tomato sauce, and Matt had the rigatoni al ragù. Both were easily some of the best pasta dishes we've ever had. The service was wonderful, the decor was adorable, and we're honestly still dreaming about that meal. Perfect for couples or small family dinners. The best Italian restaurant in Somerville, hands down.

    TLDR: tasty food, wonderful atmosphere, and exceptional hosts, though a bit pricey…read more Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana is a cozy space decorated with traditional Italian flare centered around a piano. Upon entering, each guest is warmly greeted by the host / waitress as family and seated. Each table is served house made bread before the meal. The special of the night, pork rolls stuffed with herbs and cheese was hearty and wonderfully cooked. The plate was delicious, but at around $40 it was a bit pricey for the portion. There was a birthday while our party was dining and the owner led the restaurant in singing a birthday song accompanied by piano and followed it up by playing some classic Italian songs afterwards. The service was wonderful and each guest was personally greeted and thanked upon leaving the restaurant. It's clear that the restaurant is well loved by locals and the owner. If I was celebrating an occasion area I would likely come by.

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    Delicious desserts
    Delicious desserts
    Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

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