Belmontes Ristorante
632 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park
(732) 776-7500
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Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce & Lemon
Rigatoni Carbonara with Shrimp
Fried Calamari & Beans Salad
Eggplant Parmigiana
Roasted Pear Salad
Linguini and Clams
Chicken Giovanni
Chicken Marsala
Caprese Platter
Tiramisu Cake
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It was my birthday yesterday, Monday, April 20, 2026, and I was alone so decided to stop in for dinner to cheer myself up. It was around 7 p.m. I mentioned to the host at the front that it was my birthday and would be dining alone. There were two other parties in there, a table behind me with a family, and two elderly ladies by the wall, who apparently brought in a bottle of wine as it's BYOB. I also mentioned to the waiter that it was my birthday. I ordered the Flounder...
I rarely, if ever, will spend money at an Italian joint— mostly bc I think I can cook better food at home and don’t feel like dishing out $100 for a mediocre meal.
This isn’t that. This is a neighborhood place that pumps out tight, legitimately great food. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive— just solid, homemade tasting Italian food.
5/5, I gladly recommend. And it’s BYOB.
This isn’t that. This is a neighborhood place that pumps out tight, legitimately great food. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive— just solid, homemade tasting Italian food.
5/5, I gladly recommend. And it’s BYOB.
I’ve eaten at Belmonte’s many times over the years, and while some things thankfully haven’t changed — the perfect downtown Asbury Park location and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere — something felt off during my most recent visit.
We had a 6:45 p.m. reservation and were surprised to find the restaurant completely empty. Only two other tables arrived after 8:00 p.m. Our bread was warm and the appetizers were just as good as I remember, but the main courses...
We had a 6:45 p.m. reservation and were surprised to find the restaurant completely empty. Only two other tables arrived after 8:00 p.m. Our bread was warm and the appetizers were just as good as I remember, but the main courses...
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