Good food, but a very noisy place. Service food was really really good unfortunately because you could just about talk to you next-door friend. Will attend on off nights.
Kenneth L.
First visit for table of four-Red Snapper, Pork chop special x2and Rigatoni special absolutely fabulous. Yes the meatballs are out of this world! Two gentle suggestions if I may, serve the Zabaglione/berries in a parfait glass not a dinner plate. Table was extremely wobbly, our waitress handed us two shims to crawl under table to fix! Would have been more appropriate for the two young male busboys to do.
Eileen Moffit
Enjoyed the Tater Tots appetizer, Stracciatella soup, and Linguine Carbonara. BYOB. Chef owner makes the rounds to ensure enjoyable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn
just not coming back until you get some tablecloths on these tables. too cheap for linen? buy higher quality paper roll cloths. stop cutting corners on our dining experience please.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Steve R.
I had heard this restaurant was voted one of the top Italian restaurants in NJ, so naturally I had to give it a try. Simple yet elegant decor, the space was a bit small with the tables a little too close together, but otherwise very nice. We had an early 5:00 reservation so we were one of the first to arrive and were seated promptly at a nice table for two. Our waitress was very nice, explained the specials, had our wine opened and everything seemed good on the service end. However, once we got our appetizer and meals, she was basically no where to be found. Now I know things got a little busy but for a waitress to not even come by during the meals to see if everything was ok or something was needed, that's definitely unacceptable. As for the food, I have to say overall it was excellent. We started with the Tuscan Shrimp & Beans, flavored with onions, prosciutto and rosemary. This app was delicious, beans were tender and the shrimp and sauce was so flavorful. I'd eat this all day. For our main courses, my wife went with your traditional Linguine & Clams. Although she liked it, especially the homemade pasta, she said it didn't measure up to some of others she's tried and a couple of the clams had some sand. Still very good though. As for my main course, I love a good pork chop and I went with the Pork Chop Giambotta with hot cherry peppers, mushrooms, onions and potatoes. Well, this might have been one of the best pork chops I've ever eaten, cooked perfectly and so tender and juicy and just a wonderful flavor. I loved it. To wrap up, for dessert my wife and I went with a couple of Affogatos served with a double shot of espresso. They were great, however what was not so great was the price tag of 14.00 each. A little much for just basically ice cream and espresso in my opinion. Overall we did like this place and would definitely come again. Couldn't give it 5 stars on this visit though because of the things I pointed out but we'll see if that changes next time we come.
David L.
Best Italian food you will get in southern jersey Manager Ruben is amazing great customer service
Lauren B.
The food was absolutely delicious! The meatballs are good and orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage was amazing. The salmon was delicious too
Robert Rosenkrantz
This restaurant is the best , outstanding ,everytime we dine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mussel Pot, Spicy Mussels Fra Diavolo, Crusted Halibut
Carl Ingrassia
Halibut and cod was terrible. Crab cake and meatball special was awful. There is no way the owner worked at Scalini Fedeli in Chatham. That’s a real restaurant.Angelica’s in Sea Bright is definitely the best along the shore . Everyone else is a distant 4th . Tired of high prices and 3.5% when you use the credit card for bellow average food . It’s time people stop going out to average restaurants.Let them all go out of business and maybe better places will open up .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Charles Gormally
My new favorite at the jersey shore. Hands down best pork chop I ever had— even better than moms! Will be back!
Made an error on last review. Great restaurant, excellent food and good service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Stephens
Wow... 1 st time I have been there but certainly will be back!!!The food was delicious, ( salmon), presentation was good, staff was friendly. ....and BYOB. I even found a place to park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
reviewquuen
I cannot eat beef, pork, or shellfish and often find myself with limited menu options. I chose this restaurant due to its ample fish and pasta options. I had a hard time choosing what to order because I legitimately wanted at least six items. I ended up ordering a half portion of the Arrabiata Spaghetti as my appetizer and the Snapper as my entree. The Arrabiata was the BEST I've ever had. Normally, the heat in an arrabiata is the star of the show. However, this one had an amazingly balanced flavor profile that cannot be duplicated. It was Old World magic! The Snapper was perfectly cooked and accompanied by mushrooms and fennel. To say I was pleased would be a major understatement! I will definitely be back!
DCFireMedi
Really great Italian food in a noisy atmosphere. Went there with several friends. The host, waitress and staff were extremely friendly and professional. The food was fantastic and generously portioned. It is a BYOB establishment though with was fine. They take reservations which worked out for us, because there was a line to get in. The atmosphere was bright and inviting. My only complaint was that the restaurant was really loud.
Ira Gross
Great local joint with very good food consistently. During the summer, the nice outdoor dining area in the back is really serene.
Good food, but a very noisy place. Service food was really really good unfortunately because you could just about talk to you next-door friend. Will attend on off nights.
First visit for table of four-Red Snapper, Pork chop special x2and Rigatoni special absolutely fabulous. Yes the meatballs are out of this world! Two gentle suggestions if I may, serve the Zabaglione/berries in a parfait glass not a dinner plate. Table was extremely wobbly, our waitress handed us two shims to crawl under table to fix! Would have been more appropriate for the two young male busboys to do.
Enjoyed the Tater Tots appetizer, Stracciatella soup, and Linguine Carbonara. BYOB. Chef owner makes the rounds to ensure enjoyable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
just not coming back until you get some tablecloths on these tables. too cheap for linen? buy higher quality paper roll cloths. stop cutting corners on our dining experience please.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
I had heard this restaurant was voted one of the top Italian restaurants in NJ, so naturally I had to give it a try. Simple yet elegant decor, the space was a bit small with the tables a little too close together, but otherwise very nice. We had an early 5:00 reservation so we were one of the first to arrive and were seated promptly at a nice table for two. Our waitress was very nice, explained the specials, had our wine opened and everything seemed good on the service end. However, once we got our appetizer and meals, she was basically no where to be found. Now I know things got a little busy but for a waitress to not even come by during the meals to see if everything was ok or something was needed, that's definitely unacceptable. As for the food, I have to say overall it was excellent. We started with the Tuscan Shrimp & Beans, flavored with onions, prosciutto and rosemary. This app was delicious, beans were tender and the shrimp and sauce was so flavorful. I'd eat this all day. For our main courses, my wife went with your traditional Linguine & Clams. Although she liked it, especially the homemade pasta, she said it didn't measure up to some of others she's tried and a couple of the clams had some sand. Still very good though. As for my main course, I love a good pork chop and I went with the Pork Chop Giambotta with hot cherry peppers, mushrooms, onions and potatoes. Well, this might have been one of the best pork chops I've ever eaten, cooked perfectly and so tender and juicy and just a wonderful flavor. I loved it. To wrap up, for dessert my wife and I went with a couple of Affogatos served with a double shot of espresso. They were great, however what was not so great was the price tag of 14.00 each. A little much for just basically ice cream and espresso in my opinion. Overall we did like this place and would definitely come again. Couldn't give it 5 stars on this visit though because of the things I pointed out but we'll see if that changes next time we come.
Best Italian food you will get in southern jersey Manager Ruben is amazing great customer service
The food was absolutely delicious! The meatballs are good and orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage was amazing. The salmon was delicious too
This restaurant is the best , outstanding ,everytime we dine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mussel Pot, Spicy Mussels Fra Diavolo, Crusted Halibut
Halibut and cod was terrible. Crab cake and meatball special was awful. There is no way the owner worked at Scalini Fedeli in Chatham. That’s a real restaurant.Angelica’s in Sea Bright is definitely the best along the shore . Everyone else is a distant 4th . Tired of high prices and 3.5% when you use the credit card for bellow average food . It’s time people stop going out to average restaurants.Let them all go out of business and maybe better places will open up .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
My new favorite at the jersey shore. Hands down best pork chop I ever had— even better than moms! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Made an error on last review. Great restaurant, excellent food and good service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow... 1 st time I have been there but certainly will be back!!!The food was delicious, ( salmon), presentation was good, staff was friendly. ....and BYOB. I even found a place to park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cannot eat beef, pork, or shellfish and often find myself with limited menu options. I chose this restaurant due to its ample fish and pasta options. I had a hard time choosing what to order because I legitimately wanted at least six items. I ended up ordering a half portion of the Arrabiata Spaghetti as my appetizer and the Snapper as my entree. The Arrabiata was the BEST I've ever had. Normally, the heat in an arrabiata is the star of the show. However, this one had an amazingly balanced flavor profile that cannot be duplicated. It was Old World magic! The Snapper was perfectly cooked and accompanied by mushrooms and fennel. To say I was pleased would be a major understatement! I will definitely be back!
Really great Italian food in a noisy atmosphere. Went there with several friends. The host, waitress and staff were extremely friendly and professional. The food was fantastic and generously portioned. It is a BYOB establishment though with was fine. They take reservations which worked out for us, because there was a line to get in. The atmosphere was bright and inviting. My only complaint was that the restaurant was really loud.
Great local joint with very good food consistently. During the summer, the nice outdoor dining area in the back is really serene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5