Rella's Italian Tavern
601 Union Ave, Brielle
(732) 561-8510
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Great Happy Hour
Extensive menu of italian specialties
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich, Prime Rib French Dip, Chicken Scarpariello, Bar Pie
I went here on a Sunday at around 2pm with 3 girlfriends before we had an event to go to.
First time here. Cute place, very cozy inside, waitress was super nice, Lunch was really good. I started with a grey goose martini straight up with olives - yum! For lunch I chose the salad with blue cheese, and the sliced steak. I asked if they could swap the salad greens for iceberg and they accommodated, no problem. The steak was full of flavor and melted in my mouth. Hands down probably the best sliced steak salad I have ever had.
Surprised to see Affagado on the dessert menu and just coming off of a trip to Rome together back in October, we all had it - tasted amazing!
Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is fantastic. Our server, Eric, was excellent. Get the meatball appetizer; you will not be disappointed. The only drawback is that they do not take reservations for parties of fewer than 4. If you go early, though, around 5, you should be ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok place, went in for a 3:00 dinner on NYE.. party of 6, eating drinking for 3 hours with siblings, food was ok, timing of kitchen needs work,service was ok, waitress was very nice but plates were not cleared when empty, still on table when dessert arrived also server seemed to be pressured by manager to get us to leave and was sort of miffed we ordered desserts and after dinner drinks… doubt we will return..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Delightfully delish food, lots of variety & super affordable for all budgets. The atmosphere is beautiful especially during the holiday season & the service staff are very friendly.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nice spot, went there for a big get together and it seemed that the staff was annoyed by us the whole time. Especially towards the end of our time I know a few people had started their own checks and the staff was acting like they needed us out when there was literally 2 tables and 6 people at the bar taken and no one coming in. Not sure if they had another party coming in on a Thursday? I am gluten free and not much was there for me at the start besides salad but I ordered some items on the side. The GF pizza was okay and grilled chicken was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Solid italian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I’ll give credit where it’s due — the restaurant’s aesthetic is beautiful. The lighting, décor, and overall vibe make you think you’re in for an amazing dining experience. Unfortunately, that’s where the excitement ended.
The food just didn’t live up to the atmosphere at all. Everything looked great on the menu but arrived bland, overcooked, and underwhelming. It felt like all the effort went into appearances instead of flavor or quality. Even the drinks were mediocre for the price.
It’s one of those spots that’s nice for a quick photo, but if you’re coming for a good meal, you’ll leave disappointed. Definitely not worth the hype or the price tag.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I can't believe that a nice Italian restaurant like this would serve pre-cooked pasta. It was like eating GLUE!
Come on! Take the extra 10 minutes and boil the pasta fresh for each meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Went here with a friend who won something through a radio show. The Venue was a little rude about it which is weird because they booked it. They made people have no table, ignored those guests, then made some stand around trying to eat their food that way before cramming them into the smallest space where tables were practically on top of each other, and they didn't even serve what was promised. The tables were put so close to each other making it a fire hazard and people were being practically trampled on to move.
For such a beautiful place, this was not the experience that would be expected, perhaps that's why they are still hiring.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Went here for the first time while staying in point pleasant. Food was great, atmosphere beautiful, service excellent!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time we ate here and we fell in love. The salmon was the best I ever had along with a fantastic ceaser salad. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dining experience was exceptional, with the food being a standout. The sauce was well-balanced, complementing the meats without overpowering their natural flavors. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the risotto was perfectly prepared. I ordered the pork osso buco, which, while initially not served hot enough, was promptly corrected by the staff. The meat was tender, falling off the bone, and bursting with flavor. The artichoke hearts were delightful, and the chicken sambucco was lightly seasoned and tender. The server was courteous, attentive, and provided excellent service. However, it’s worth noting that the restaurant has implemented a credit card processing fee, which was unexpected for a higher-end establishment
Extensive wine menu offered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asked for no sauce on food and it can out covered in sauce..no bread ..expensive for portion size
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Food and service were outstanding. Will definitely be going back often.
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