I've been to Porcini for dinner a few times and found the food innovative & delicious and the service impeccable. But I threw my first event there this past weekend (a bridal shower) and quite frankly I want to have all my events there moving forward. Why?
--We did a Saturday afternoon and had the whole place to ourselves. --We did the Lunch Buffet, which not only was outstanding but the price was right. Their eggplant rollatini was epic and from the lemon artichoke chicken to the fresh veggies & rolls, our guests are still raving. --Chris & his staff were so professional & easy to work with. Rob took care of all twenty of us in the dining room and he was incredibly helpful & accommodating. --The Luncheon Buffet included a homemade cake which was terrific and a big hit with our guests. It was really wonderful.
In short, Porcini was a 10 outta 10 experience for throwing an event and we were absolutely delighted with our experience there. Family owned, down-to-earth and delicious. The bride was as pleased as punch. I would definitely recommend Porcini for any type of shower or party. They were so lovely and made the day so special. 💗
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niki Arrowsmith
Foodies: eat here. The menu features simple dishes, with absolutely beautiful details and perfectly executed. The day we went we enjoyed the carrot soup special which was made with a potato and leek base - creamy (without cream), tangy, delectable. I almost licked the bowl. We also had the eggplant rollatini special - came in a round tart dish, delicious. We ordered two different pastas which were cooked to perfection. And also the ceasar salad was delectable. Oh and - the olives they served with the complementary bread were amazing! I tasted orange zest! YUM. Service was impeccable from Rob the maitre D and his helper, the other server. I mentioned i drink a lot of water and the server never let my glass run dry. Amazingly attentive service. They let me go back and thank the chefs - that was a treat! We will definitely be back many times. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judi Pack
We had a wonderful dinner here during a thunderstorm and power outage. The staff was cheerful and professional. The kitchen staff did an amazing job creating four delicious dishes under difficult circumstances. Thank you to the Porcini staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mercedes Loperena
I really love this restaurant and have recommended it to many people. Tonight was not their best showing. The main entrees took a very long time to come out which doesn’t explain why the risotto was undercooked after taking so long. The other downside was that the restaurant was uncomfortably hot as the restaurant was mostly full. On the positive side the service was excellent and the crab cakes were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Anne G
Food and service are wonderful! Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Our very favorite restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake, Grouper Special
Millis Looney
Four of us dined in for my husbands birthday. We had the homemade ricotta and crab cake to start. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and the other guests had the scallops, steak and pasta. Everything was outstanding and the homemade ricotta and homemade pasta just made it unbelievable. Kendall was our server and she helped make the special occasion perfect. Thank you. We will see you again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenna Arnone
This restaurant was absolutely amazing. It was my boyfriend’s and my 5 year anniversary, and we decided to come to this area. This restaurant had absolutely amazing service, as well as amazing food. Our server, Rob, was the sweetest, and he continuously checked on us to ensure that our experience was superb. The food was exquisite, while we enjoyed our meal outside. Overall, this restaurant was outstanding, and we ate definitely coming back!
Matt R
Incredible food and atmosphere. Rob was the best waiter I’ve had in years. Extremely charismatic and made the dinner a memorable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann-Marie Howlett
My husband and I had a nice meal here about a month ago. We decided to bring our friends a couple of weeks later. When we arrived, the first thing we noticed was the interior of the restaurant was uncomfortably warm. We mentioned this to our server and she agreed. We asked if they could turn up the A/C. By the time our meal arrived, it was even warmer. The people next to us also were commenting about the temperature. Our dinner guest became a bit nauseous from the heat and headed to the restroom, which was occupied. She left the restaurant because she felt very overheated and two wonderful servers came outside with cold compresses for her. Needless to say because of the heat the meal was ruined. None of us finished our meal. We paid the bill and generously tipped the server. My husband sent an email to the owner of the restaurant detailing what happened and the response was disappointing. We were told it is difficult for them to keep the restaurant at a proper temperature when it is full and it’s beyond their control. I think an apology for ruining our meal would have been a better response.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Victoria Whitman
I went to Porcini for the first time and was super impressed with the food, atmosphere and service. Rob was absolutely fantastic and provided amazing recommendations for dinner & dessert. We will definitely be back again soon!!
The best restaurant in Monmouth county! My husband and I dined here weekly when I lived in Highlands and it never disappointed. We had our rehearsal dinner there too and they did an excellent job. The food is awesome and the people who own it and work there are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Santina DiMaggio
Porcini is a true neighborhood gem. The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentically Italian. Highlights include the Sunday Suace and Corn ravs, both absolutely delicious.
The staff is friendly and kind, and the warm vibe makes it perfect for a date night or family dinner!
Porcini has been our go-to BYOB Italian restaurant for years! Every single time we lick our plates clean the food is so amazing! Truly a hidden gem in the highlands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Larusso
We've been here a few times and always enjoyed it. Well-appointed, cozy little restaurant but very limited menu. On any other visit, I would have given the food a better grade, but our most recent visit was, unfortunately, somewhat disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dmitry Tartakovsky
Very nice Italian place. Great food, great and friendly atmosphere!
I've been to Porcini for dinner a few times and found the food innovative & delicious and the service impeccable. But I threw my first event there this past weekend (a bridal shower) and quite frankly I want to have all my events there moving forward. Why?
--We did a Saturday afternoon and had the whole place to ourselves.
--We did the Lunch Buffet, which not only was outstanding but the price was right. Their eggplant rollatini was epic and from the lemon artichoke chicken to the fresh veggies & rolls, our guests are still raving.
--Chris & his staff were so professional & easy to work with. Rob took care of all twenty of us in the dining room and he was incredibly helpful & accommodating.
--The Luncheon Buffet included a homemade cake which was terrific and a big hit with our guests. It was really wonderful.
In short, Porcini was a 10 outta 10 experience for throwing an event and we were absolutely delighted with our experience there. Family owned, down-to-earth and delicious. The bride was as pleased as punch. I would definitely recommend Porcini for any type of shower or party. They were so lovely and made the day so special. 💗
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Foodies: eat here. The menu features simple dishes, with absolutely beautiful details and perfectly executed. The day we went we enjoyed the carrot soup special which was made with a potato and leek base - creamy (without cream), tangy, delectable. I almost licked the bowl. We also had the eggplant rollatini special - came in a round tart dish, delicious. We ordered two different pastas which were cooked to perfection. And also the ceasar salad was delectable. Oh and - the olives they served with the complementary bread were amazing! I tasted orange zest! YUM. Service was impeccable from Rob the maitre D and his helper, the other server. I mentioned i drink a lot of water and the server never let my glass run dry. Amazingly attentive service. They let me go back and thank the chefs - that was a treat! We will definitely be back many times. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful dinner here during a thunderstorm and power outage. The staff was cheerful and professional. The kitchen staff did an amazing job creating four delicious dishes under difficult circumstances. Thank you to the Porcini staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really love this restaurant and have recommended it to many people. Tonight was not their best showing. The main entrees took a very long time to come out which doesn’t explain why the risotto was undercooked after taking so long. The other downside was that the restaurant was uncomfortably hot as the restaurant was mostly full. On the positive side the service was excellent and the crab cakes were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food and service are wonderful! Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Our very favorite restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake, Grouper Special
Four of us dined in for my husbands birthday. We had the homemade ricotta and crab cake to start. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and the other guests had the scallops, steak and pasta. Everything was outstanding and the homemade ricotta and homemade pasta just made it unbelievable.
Kendall was our server and she helped make the special occasion perfect.
Thank you. We will see you again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant was absolutely amazing. It was my boyfriend’s and my 5 year anniversary, and we decided to come to this area. This restaurant had absolutely amazing service, as well as amazing food. Our server, Rob, was the sweetest, and he continuously checked on us to ensure that our experience was superb. The food was exquisite, while we enjoyed our meal outside. Overall, this restaurant was outstanding, and we ate definitely coming back!
Incredible food and atmosphere. Rob was the best waiter I’ve had in years. Extremely charismatic and made the dinner a memorable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I had a nice meal here about a month ago. We decided to bring our friends a couple of weeks later. When we arrived, the first thing we noticed was the interior of the restaurant was uncomfortably warm. We mentioned this to our server and she agreed. We asked if they could turn up the A/C. By the time our meal arrived, it was even warmer. The people next to us also were commenting about the temperature. Our dinner guest became a bit nauseous from the heat and headed to the restroom, which was occupied. She left the restaurant because she felt very overheated and two wonderful servers came outside with cold compresses for her. Needless to say because of the heat the meal was ruined. None of us finished our meal. We paid the bill and generously tipped the server.
My husband sent an email to the owner of the restaurant detailing what happened and the response was disappointing. We were told it is difficult for them to keep the restaurant at a proper temperature when it is full and it’s beyond their control. I think an apology for ruining our meal would have been a better response.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
I went to Porcini for the first time and was super impressed with the food, atmosphere and service. Rob was absolutely fantastic and provided amazing recommendations for dinner & dessert. We will definitely be back again soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best restaurant in Monmouth county! My husband and I dined here weekly when I lived in Highlands and it never disappointed. We had our rehearsal dinner there too and they did an excellent job. The food is awesome and the people who own it and work there are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Porcini is a true neighborhood gem. The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentically Italian. Highlights include the Sunday Suace and Corn ravs, both absolutely delicious.
The staff is friendly and kind, and the warm vibe makes it perfect for a date night or family dinner!
Highly recommend these amazing folks at Porcini! 🩷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Porcini has been our go-to BYOB Italian restaurant for years! Every single time we lick our plates clean the food is so amazing! Truly a hidden gem in the highlands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been here a few times and always enjoyed it. Well-appointed, cozy little restaurant but very limited menu. On any other visit, I would have given the food a better grade, but our most recent visit was, unfortunately, somewhat disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Very nice Italian place. Great food, great and friendly atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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