One of my favorite Italian places in Bergen county. Pasta fagoli and veal Marsala are always superb
Service: 5
Rene Cantwell
Very delicious, authentic Italian cooking. Our personal tweaks to the menu items were happily accommodated. The pasta dishes were extremely flavorful without being overly salty or too garlicky, the vegetables in the primavera were fresh and the soup was wonderful. Do not skip the tiramisu. It’s homemade and delicious, as was the cappuccino. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leila Shults
This was the best Italian food I have ever had! Highly recommended. Great cozy restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nelson Abreu
What a hidden gem....amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Toni Drummond
Our first time at the place… planning to return!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol de Lyon
Never again. One man operation appearing hygienically challenged in need of a shower, shave and clean clothing. On the menu was carpaccio which he didn’t have. Spiedini was likely leftover and reheated. Hard, lack of cheese, tasteless. Snapper ordered was good but only one small fillet. Veal Saltimboca was over cooked shoe leather topped with soggy spinach and barely any mozzarella. Avoid this place. $200 rip off.
mackenzie reilly
John is the best, amazing food and ambience. Highly recommend for any event
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeanne Eagan
Fabulous fresh food in a warm friendly atmosphere! John is the owner/chef and his specials are creative and delicious! I had salmon stuffed with crabmeat with a red wine reduction and fresh vegetables on the side. I dined in on 9/27/24.
Vegetarian options: Anything can be ordered for your dietary needs
Dietary restrictions: Several choices for all dietary needs
Parking: I parked down the street in the lot of Bank of America which is no longer in business.
Kid-friendliness: Friendly atmosphere and meal choices.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Italian Bread with Olive Oil, Olive Oil Fresh Herb Dip
John Collins
Just great food. Found this place 3 weeks ago . Been there 4 times now. It’s that good. Went there Saturday with my 2 friends and there wife’s and my wife and we all loved the food. They were so impressed. Plus u bring ur own wine. John the owner really knows his stuff and is a great guy. The place is a small place, but you feel very special. Takes a while to get ur food when busy but it’s worth it. The bread is also great . Trust me it is worth it
Will NEVER go back— EVER!The very rude waiter JOHN should absolutely be fired!!He made a few somewhat loud, anti semitic remarks and gestures that we overheard and saw about a family that was sitting at another table with 2 attractive women and 2 little boys while we were there for lunch.He referred to Hitler and motioned to their table —is he serious! His hatred is disgusting and pathetic. Keep your opinions to yourself and if you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your stupid and obviously uneducated mouth shut—total loser.Also, if that was the owner (man/grey ponytail) & his wife, he was making those remarks and gestures to sitting behind them at the next table, shame on you as well. That waiter will destroy your business & if you allow this man to continue working there with this behavior, you deserve it !Totally ruined our lunch-
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Maury C
Love the food, music, service &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Youngsook “Cinder” Kim
BYOB and good food. When we first saw the entrance and dining room, we lowered our expectations. But Food was surprisingly good and fresh. Some pointers for the business: 1. Crab cakes - you should serve the sauce on the side and not drown it on top of crab cakes. Some people don’t like too much of the horseradish mayo sauce or don’t want any sauce. 2. You may want to serve some side of potatoes or rice with the dark spicy chicken and mushrooms . It was delicious though. 3. The linguine with white clam sauce was good. 4. The fish with stuffed crabmeat and lobster bisque sauce was good too. 5. You had too many veal dishes. Many people don’t like veal. Suggest you have two really good beef dishes. 5. The chef/server should put on a better outfit and clean black apron instead of the food-stained white one on top of a white tea shirt. 6. The front should have some pretty potted plants to have a nicer inviting clean look. Freshen up the dining room too. Always need to keep up a clean pretty look to stay in business. Good quality food is first but also a nice ambiance is a big deal. Tku
Cozy Italian restaurant ..BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite Italian places in Bergen county. Pasta fagoli and veal Marsala are always superb
Service: 5
Very delicious, authentic Italian cooking. Our personal tweaks to the menu items were happily accommodated. The pasta dishes were extremely flavorful without being overly salty or too garlicky, the vegetables in the primavera were fresh and the soup was wonderful. Do not skip the tiramisu. It’s homemade and delicious, as was the cappuccino. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was the best Italian food I have ever had! Highly recommended. Great cozy restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a hidden gem....amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our first time at the place… planning to return!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never again. One man operation appearing hygienically challenged in need of a shower, shave and clean clothing. On the menu was carpaccio which he didn’t have. Spiedini was likely leftover and reheated. Hard, lack of cheese, tasteless. Snapper ordered was good but only one small fillet. Veal Saltimboca was over cooked shoe leather topped with soggy spinach and barely any mozzarella. Avoid this place. $200 rip off.
John is the best, amazing food and ambience. Highly recommend for any event
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous fresh food in a warm friendly atmosphere! John is the owner/chef and his specials are creative and delicious! I had salmon stuffed with crabmeat with a red wine reduction and fresh vegetables on the side. I dined in on 9/27/24.
Vegetarian options: Anything can be ordered for your dietary needs
Dietary restrictions: Several choices for all dietary needs
Parking: I parked down the street in the lot of Bank of America which is no longer in business.
Kid-friendliness: Friendly atmosphere and meal choices.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Italian Bread with Olive Oil, Olive Oil Fresh Herb Dip
Just great food. Found this place 3 weeks ago . Been there 4 times now. It’s that good. Went there Saturday with my 2 friends and there wife’s and my wife and we all loved the food. They were so impressed. Plus u bring ur own wine. John the owner really knows his stuff and is a great guy. The place is a small place, but you feel very special. Takes a while to get ur food when busy but it’s worth it. The bread is also great . Trust me it is worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing spot, 10/10 food. The chef is incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the food, music, service & environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will NEVER go back— EVER!The very rude waiter JOHN should absolutely be fired!!He made a few somewhat loud, anti semitic remarks and gestures that we overheard and saw about a family that was sitting at another table with 2 attractive women and 2 little boys while we were there for lunch.He referred to Hitler and motioned to their table —is he serious! His hatred is disgusting and pathetic. Keep your opinions to yourself and if you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your stupid and obviously uneducated mouth shut—total loser.Also, if that was the owner (man/grey ponytail) & his wife, he was making those remarks and gestures to sitting behind them at the next table, shame on you as well. That waiter will destroy your business & if you allow this man to continue working there with this behavior, you deserve it !Totally ruined our lunch-
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Love the food, music, service &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BYOB and good food. When we first saw the entrance and dining room, we lowered our expectations. But Food was surprisingly good and fresh. Some pointers for the business: 1. Crab cakes - you should serve the sauce on the side and not drown it on top of crab cakes. Some people don’t like too much of the horseradish mayo sauce or don’t want any sauce. 2. You may want to serve some side of potatoes or rice with the dark spicy chicken and mushrooms . It was delicious though. 3. The linguine with white clam sauce was good. 4. The fish with stuffed crabmeat and lobster bisque sauce was good too. 5. You had too many veal dishes. Many people don’t like veal. Suggest you have two really good beef dishes. 5. The chef/server should put on a better outfit and clean black apron instead of the food-stained white one on top of a white tea shirt. 6. The front should have some pretty potted plants to have a nicer inviting clean look. Freshen up the dining room too. Always need to keep up a clean pretty look to stay in business. Good quality food is first but also a nice ambiance is a big deal. Tku
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