This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Shout out to our waiter, Enrique! He was amazing! Attentive and charismatic. We went for my dad's…read morebirthday and had a blast tasting all these delicious plates. The restaurant itself feels very intimate and full of character. They have valet parking (you'll need it in Newark)! Sangria is strong and the camarones al ajillo ! We will be coming back!

Casa d'Paco is a great spot with a really cool setup. When you first walk in, it feels like a…read moresmaller, quiet place with a nice bar but then you realize they have an additional space on the side which completely changes the vibe in a good way. When I was there, they had a DJ playing, and it added energy without being too loud or overwhelming. The Service was very good, the waiter answered and helped with all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing really flavorful and well done. Just be a little prepared that most dishes come in smaller portions. But the quality definitely makes up for it. I ordered the paella, and it's easily enough for two or even three people and it was well worth it. Really delicious. The drinks were also definitely worth trying while you're there. The only thing I wasn't big on was the desserts they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. But overall, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a fun experience. I'd definitely come back.

My wife and I ate here before a concert at Met Life. We decided not to order meals and instead just…read moreshare a bunch of their Tapas/Sharables. I'll be honest and say I was pleasantly surprised at how good it all was. I don't have anything bad to say about any of it. My drinks were also very good. The ambiance was lovely, with a nice but sophisticated Italian wine garden feel. Our server was very nice and attentive. When they were out of something my wife ordered she replaced it with an alternative for free which was very nice. I also wanted to state that I was pleasantly surprised at the final price when I received the check. For the amount of food and drink we ordered. It was relatively a good deal. I was expecting higher. While this was my first visit to this area and I don't know when we'll be back, I will definitely come back here if we find ourselves close by.

Went to Sputino for a wedding party. It was awesome I started off at the bar with an espresso…read moremartini and then went to dinner, we ordered a variety of options from meatballs with ricotta to muscles, a cheese prosciutto board, and calamari. For dinner we ordered chicken parmigiana and chicken franchisee both dishes came with pasta. The decor was elegant and very beautifully put together. We had the private room in the back. The waiter was excellent and everything came out very quickly.

Cool spot. Convenient location and also open pretty late. Quick service, good drinks.read more

1 star is even to much! Went here to celebrate a birthday yesterday had a terrible experience…read more Waited 2 hours to get service after being seated. Never recieved appetizers. Music was extremely low. Vibes were off, birthday cake was so nasty, tasted like refrigerator. And the women's bathroom is absolutely disgusting!! Extremely unsatisfied and will never visit or recommend this place again. Please do better!!!

I've been to this bar 3 times. Once when it just opened and twice within the last month or so. The…read morelast two times were not good experiences. Most recently was last night and that was my last straw. The music was incredibly and unnecessarily loud which they knew because they told us they'd turn it down before we got the chance to ask. Next, there was one waitress on the floor, clearly overwhelmed. Told us she would be back with water but came back almost 20 mins later. We ordered our wine when she came back because who knows how long it would take to receive it. Another 20 mins, maybe more. We watched her seat several groups and I literally had to scream across the room to get her attention and to remind her of the bottle we ordered, which she had the nerve to appear annoyed about. We asked her if we could move from our tables to a nearby couch which she said yes. Before we had a the chance to finish the bottle the GM comes over and tells us to move our seats and that he would take care of us (NEVER DID NOR DID HE CHECK IN). This is the same GM who asked me to give the place another try after the last issues we encountered where they screwed up our checks due their own carelessness. I should've raised more of an issue and questioned him more. But nevertheless we move to these two musty smelling seats. At that point we left and decided that would be the absolute last time. Go at your own risk!

Went here for after dinner on Valentine's Day .... I lived the vibes! The bartenders were dope and…read morereal mixologist! My drinks were very tasty, will be back!

I came here with my daughter for Mother's Day. I had already visited the restaurant prior and fell…read morein love with it so I had to bring my daughter we got there early so we sat at the bar so I missed a Mother's Day gift that they were given out haha but it's OK. We started off with the Caesar salad, which was very good and we also had the chicken Parm in vodka sauce, which was delicious and we share a bottle of Rioja, which was pretty good and they gave us a dessert on the house which was tiramisu it was good. The ambience is very cozy and warm which I like. I will definitely be coming back.

Great neighborhood spot…read more Service was great all night and just the right amount of attention Food was amazing and our group was largely pasta dishes and got to try a bite of each All different and very flavorful We would come back next time we are near

What a night it was at Q-tal, cheering on Brazil as they faced off against Morocco! We began with a…read moredelightful spread of appetizers, with the Carpaccio and burrata salad being absolute highlights - and let's not forget those succulent mussels! As the evening drew to a close, we treated ourselves to some divine desserts. This is a hidden gem.

Had an amazing meal and great time with my wife and friends. The service was awesome definitely…read moregoing back again I had the half chicken with potatoes and it was amazing. We all shared some octopus and short rib croquettes.

The coffee's are always amazing And change the flavors…read moreoften Food is always fresh staff always courteous and always clean I highly recommend

Food was great. A bit overpriced, but it had nice decor. Maybe i'll give it another chance in the…read morefuture but the other reviews here echo my sentiment and experience. I saw a billboard highway ad for Americano while driving home from work and didn't realize it was nearby, so decided to give it a try. Street parking was available. I'll preface this by saying I came on a weekday around 5 PM after work, so it wasn't particularly busy when I entered there were like 2 people dining inside tops. There didn't seem to be a dedicated host or hostess at the entrance, but a staff member eventually led me to the bar area and took my order. They didn't seem too enthusiastic but maybe it was a long day, who knows.. I ordered a salad, seafood, alcoholic drink, and dessert; I was a little surprised that the salmon didn't come with any sides. When I asked, I was told that sides had to be ordered separately. So I had to wait for my mashed potatoes to come in and by then my seafood had cooled off. That's fine, but I would've appreciated a heads-up when ordering rather than finding out once the entree arrived. The ambiance is very nice. I really liked the classic movie-star decor, the music fit the setting well, and I appreciated that the staff were appropriately dressed for the atmosphere. I'm a James Bond fan so it was nice seeing Sean Connery and Daniel Craig up on the wall. Those details gave the restaurant a polished feel for sure. The pricing, however, felt high for what you get, particularly for Bayonne... it was closer to what I'd expect to pay in Manhattan. I was also surprised by the automatic 20% gratuity that caught me blindsided. On top of that, the receipt still gives you the option to leave an "additional tip," which could easily lead someone who doesn't notice the automatic gratuity to tip twice. So I actually tipped twice unknowingly lol. I think the 20% charge should be made very clear to guests when the check is presented.. Overall, I would still recommend Americano, but I'd caution others to expect a relatively expensive dining experience for what it's worth. One final small detail.. I would've appreciated a simple "thank you" or "goodbye" on the way out. The staff seemed preoccupied, so I didn't make much of it, but at around $150 per person (see my receipt) you'd naturally expect the service to match the premium pricing. I'm also comparing this to local premium fine dining areas in the NJ area like Felina Restaurant, The Feathered Fox, The Maddy Rose, 87 Sussex, Sofia's Fine Italian Cuisine, etc, so as you can see there's a lot of competition that offers similar value, and I'd say what separates each are vibes and customer service since that's what you're paying extra for. It's the little details that count. Again, it's got great atmosphere, great potential, and it's a promising restaurant, but the service and value could be a little more polished for the price point. Food 5/5 Service 3/5 Business Practice 2.5 /5 Music 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Location 3.5 /5 Overall 3.5 /5

Wow, what a warm and inviting space has been cultivated in such a lovely neighborhood. I have been…read moreso excited to try this place out and it did not disappoint! The staff was so kind and helpful, the wine was fabulous, and the food is so, so, SO excellent! The cheese and charcuterie are some of the best we've ever had, and just from the smell of the Katenga rolls, we KNEW they were going to amazing. A 10/10 experience and I can't wait to go back. I will definitely be recommending it to others!

If you are looking for a great wine bar then you definitely need to check this place out…read more They classic wines and interesting wine cocktails they have created themselves. The service was exceptional. They explained all of the wine profiles and made great recommnedations. The space looks beautiful. It feels intimate and warm. A great place to connect with friends.

Very Chill Vibes…read more The coupe is one of the only places in Staten Island you can go to get real cocktails after hours. They have great mixologist that actually take pride in their work. I got a Sazerac with cognac, I usually get that but this time they didn't have Pierre Ferran for they only had Ansac. I personally don't care for Ansac so I believe it totally changed the taste of the drink. The bartender could tell. I didn't like it and he asked me about four times " Are you sure I change it? It doesn't matter." I'm like if you're gonna ask me that many times then let's change it. So I got a sidecar and that was fire.

I love this place. It feels like a secret place cause if you don't know it's there you might walk…read morepast it. The drinks are great and priced fairly. The bartender made a special drink for my friend since she was unsure of what she wanted so we told the bartender to make her something special. The ricotta and honey spread was fantastic I absolutely loved it. The staff was nice. The ambiance was beautiful and quiet but still lively with music in the background loud enough to hear but not overpowering. Very nice place. Almost want to gatekeep so it doesnt become too crowded but I really do think it's only fair to give them their flowers and a very nice review! 8/10 recommend.