A wonderful hole in the wall. I will eat here several more times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana with Linguine and Vodka Sauce, Chicken Francese
Geor LiSooey
Everyone in our party was thrilled with their food, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Try the stuffed shrimp!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tattoo
Had a 5:30 reservation for 5 on a Saturday night. Upon our arrival the table was ready and we were seated. This is a B.Y.O.B. establishment, keep that in mind. We ordered appetizers 1, fried calamari 2,fried mozzarella 3, garlic shrimp ?. They were delicious ?. Here is where the 4 starts came in. It took about an hour and a half between the appetizer and main course to come out. It is about the only drawback they have. I enjoyed a 14 ounce filet minion with a side of linguini in vodka sauce. It's outstanding!! Also enjoyed at the table was ravioli, a rack of lamb, pene with bolonaise sauce and a scallop dinner. Everything was enjoyed by all. We will definitely be back.Vegetarian options: Plenty of pastaDietary restrictions: All good cooked to order as you likeParking: There is a lot along side the building and in the rearKid-friendliness: A very relaxed atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Single door on the ground floor. No steps here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Ravioli with Melted Mozzarella, Penne Vodka
J. L. Frank
I don't often rate five stars, but this place Deserves it. It may look like the small back of a deli. But this place makes some of the best food i've ever had. They Are Very Kind and more than happy to substitute something on their menu for something else if you'd like an alternative of there written menu. I have Already booked my Birthday (in May) to be there. He and His Family, (Yes Team of Family) make Extraordinary dishes. Almost All of Their dishes, are not anything you would find at an Applebee's, not even an Outback or Longhorn Steakhouses. I myself have Already ordered Ossibuko. I told them that They should have that on the menu constantly. I Guarantee You and Your Family a Wonderful experience. Everyone there takes their time to pay attention to You.Believe Me, Once you go there you'll want to keep up on their Specials Menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Alla Diablo, Fried Calamari, Chicken Parm, Stuffed Lobster Tail, Steamed Clams with Garlic Sauce, Penne Vodka, Clams Oreganata, Clams with Linguine, Chicken Francese, Stuffed Shrimp, Linguini Carbonatta
Sergio Garcia
The best chicken Marsala and pasta fagioli !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Chewleff
I’m hoping Caetano was just having an off night when I picked up takeout recently. I had heard from a few people that Caetano’s Cucina was very good, but my wife and I were hugely disappointed. All the food - the entire order - was mediocre at best. My wife ordered chicken parm with vodka sauce, and it had almost zero sauce. It looked like it was made in a toaster oven. My chicken marsala tasted like straight up Marsala wine, not like it had been cooked down into a nice sauce. My spaghetti with garlic and oil had literally not a single piece of garlic in it. Just a soggy oil bath. There’s way too much outstanding Italian food in the area to even give this place a 2nd thought.
Food: 2
Jeffrey Mazanowski
An old favorite in my old neighborhood. Always good and an excellent Friday night dinner after a long week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Penne Vodka
Johanson “Chino” Maldonado
Food is excellent. They cater my party, and almost everyone wanted to know where I got the food from so they can go buy some in the future themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheri Lipke
Love, Love, Love Caetano's - one of our go to restaurants. Food is always delicious! My favorites are the eggplant parm or rollatini with vodka sauce, the filet is always cooked to perfection and if the stuffed artichoke or lobster are on special they are always a must. Caetano and his staff are always friendly and welcoming.
Hidden gem in the middle of Kenilworth. Located in the back of the eatery known as Mike's. Features Italian specialties that are both delicious and reasonably priced. Last night our group had ceasar salad, chopped salad and fried calamari as appetizers and all were very tasty. For mains we had broiled salmon, shrimp alla diavlo, crab stuffed shrimp and chicken francese. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal . The owner and chef Caetano checks up on you and does a wonderful job. I highly recommend this establishment.
We have had a lot of Italian meals at BYOB's in Union Country, and this is a new favorite! Eggplant Parm is so flavorful, all pasta perfectly Al dente, and Chicken Française juicy and tasty, not dry. Great salad, service, atmosphere! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Perlman
My friend and I discovered the cutest little spot in Kenilworth for a most delicious Italian dinner. After walking through a sandwich shop, in the back, is the coziest, most delicious restaurant I have been to in a long time. The owner, Caetano, and his wife, Erica, were just so welcoming right from the start. It was my friend’s birthday and he made this evening extra special from start to finish. Thank you for the chop-chop salad. I eat salad everyday and this was so delicious. I know the dressing was oil and vinegar, but the taste was superb and it was definitely large enough to split between two people. I have a feeling this will be my new “go-to” place. I love that the owner takes such pride and has fresh food along with a very appealing menu. It is not overly extensive, but that is what I like. (I already have some ideas as to what I want to try next time.) Every dish that I saw come out of the kitchen looked scrumptious. My friend had rigatoni Bolognese and even though it had cream sauce, it was so light and flavorful. She even had some to take home. I tried the stuffed shrimp with fresh crabmeat. OMG! It was perfect and plated beautifully. The shrimps were large and it was over linguini. The perfect taste. I even had three of the six shrimps to take home. (Always love leftovers). I asked the owner/chef how he prepares this and he assured me that it was fresh crabmeat and not salty. He really goes the extra mile to satisfy his patrons, as this is evident after speaking with patrons who were regulars. They went on and on about how great this restaurant is. My friend was surprised with a birthday dessert, tiramisu and a candle. So nice, especially since I never asked for anything! Caetano told me that some days he even has “specials” so I look forward to seeing them in the future. We most certainly enjoyed every bite of food there and it is a perfect hidden little gem in the small town of Kenilworth. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant is very small and on weekends will be busier. Parking is easy, too, as they have a lot in the back. I can not wait to share my thoughts to friends and visit again soon. I think I have found a new favorite spot. Thanks, Caetano for being so welcoming and charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Penne Vodka, House Salad
Bob S.
Another one of these hidden gems located in the back of a breakfast joint. We went with another couple on the recommendation of a friend. We started with chop chop salad, garlic shrimp and mussels in a Frank diavlo sauce. All were delicious. The mussels were served on a plate rather than a bowl, but they were big and juicy. For dinner our friends had the chicken parmigiana and the stuffed salmon special, both said very good. My wife had the regular broiled salmon and loved it. I had the chicken piccata served over linguine and it was very tasty. Ricardo our server was attentive and did a great job. Definitely try this place.
Eileen Bremer
We enjoyed delicious meals in a friendly environment. Wonderful service, great prices. Congrats to the chef!
A wonderful hole in the wall. I will eat here several more times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana with Linguine and Vodka Sauce, Chicken Francese
Everyone in our party was thrilled with their food, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Try the stuffed shrimp!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a 5:30 reservation for 5 on a Saturday night. Upon our arrival the table was ready and we were seated. This is a B.Y.O.B. establishment, keep that in mind. We ordered appetizers 1, fried calamari 2,fried mozzarella 3, garlic shrimp ?. They were delicious ?. Here is where the 4 starts came in. It took about an hour and a half between the appetizer and main course to come out. It is about the only drawback they have. I enjoyed a 14 ounce filet minion with a side of linguini in vodka sauce. It's outstanding!! Also enjoyed at the table was ravioli, a rack of lamb, pene with bolonaise sauce and a scallop dinner. Everything was enjoyed by all. We will definitely be back.Vegetarian options: Plenty of pastaDietary restrictions: All good cooked to order as you likeParking: There is a lot along side the building and in the rearKid-friendliness: A very relaxed atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Single door on the ground floor. No steps here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Ravioli with Melted Mozzarella, Penne Vodka
I don't often rate five stars, but this place Deserves it. It may look like the small back of a deli. But this place makes some of the best food i've ever had. They Are Very Kind and more than happy to substitute something on their menu for something else if you'd like an alternative of there written menu. I have Already booked my Birthday (in May) to be there. He and His Family, (Yes Team of Family) make Extraordinary dishes. Almost All of Their dishes, are not anything you would find at an Applebee's, not even an Outback or Longhorn Steakhouses. I myself have Already ordered Ossibuko. I told them that They should have that on the menu constantly. I Guarantee You and Your Family a Wonderful experience. Everyone there takes their time to pay attention to You.Believe Me, Once you go there you'll want to keep up on their Specials Menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Alla Diablo, Fried Calamari, Chicken Parm, Stuffed Lobster Tail, Steamed Clams with Garlic Sauce, Penne Vodka, Clams Oreganata, Clams with Linguine, Chicken Francese, Stuffed Shrimp, Linguini Carbonatta
The best chicken Marsala and pasta fagioli !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m hoping Caetano was just having an off night when I picked up takeout recently. I had heard from a few people that Caetano’s Cucina was very good, but my wife and I were hugely disappointed. All the food - the entire order - was mediocre at best. My wife ordered chicken parm with vodka sauce, and it had almost zero sauce. It looked like it was made in a toaster oven. My chicken marsala tasted like straight up Marsala wine, not like it had been cooked down into a nice sauce. My spaghetti with garlic and oil had literally not a single piece of garlic in it. Just a soggy oil bath. There’s way too much outstanding Italian food in the area to even give this place a 2nd thought.
Food: 2
An old favorite in my old neighborhood. Always good and an excellent Friday night dinner after a long week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Penne Vodka
Food is excellent. They cater my party, and almost everyone wanted to know where I got the food from so they can go buy some in the future themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love, Love, Love Caetano's - one of our go to restaurants. Food is always delicious! My favorites are the eggplant parm or rollatini with vodka sauce, the filet is always cooked to perfection and if the stuffed artichoke or lobster are on special they are always a must. Caetano and his staff are always friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Artichoke, Stuffed Lobster Tail, Eggplant Rollatini
Hidden gem in the middle of Kenilworth. Located in the back of the eatery known as Mike's. Features Italian specialties that are both delicious and reasonably priced. Last night our group had ceasar salad, chopped salad and fried calamari as appetizers and all were very tasty. For mains we had broiled salmon, shrimp alla diavlo, crab stuffed shrimp and chicken francese. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal . The owner and chef Caetano checks up on you and does a wonderful job. I highly recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
What an awesome find! The food is so good, we could not stop eating! Definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Chicken Parm, Stuffed Shrimp
We have had a lot of Italian meals at BYOB's in Union Country, and this is a new favorite! Eggplant Parm is so flavorful, all pasta perfectly Al dente, and Chicken Française juicy and tasty, not dry. Great salad, service, atmosphere! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend and I discovered the cutest little spot in Kenilworth for a most delicious Italian dinner. After walking through a sandwich shop, in the back, is the coziest, most delicious restaurant I have been to in a long time. The owner, Caetano, and his wife, Erica, were just so welcoming right from the start. It was my friend’s birthday and he made this evening extra special from start to finish. Thank you for the chop-chop salad. I eat salad everyday and this was so delicious. I know the dressing was oil and vinegar, but the taste was superb and it was definitely large enough to split between two people. I have a feeling this will be my new “go-to” place. I love that the owner takes such pride and has fresh food along with a very appealing menu. It is not overly extensive, but that is what I like. (I already have some ideas as to what I want to try next time.) Every dish that I saw come out of the kitchen looked scrumptious. My friend had rigatoni Bolognese and even though it had cream sauce, it was so light and flavorful. She even had some to take home. I tried the stuffed shrimp with fresh crabmeat. OMG! It was perfect and plated beautifully. The shrimps were large and it was over linguini. The perfect taste. I even had three of the six shrimps to take home. (Always love leftovers). I asked the owner/chef how he prepares this and he assured me that it was fresh crabmeat and not salty. He really goes the extra mile to satisfy his patrons, as this is evident after speaking with patrons who were regulars. They went on and on about how great this restaurant is. My friend was surprised with a birthday dessert, tiramisu and a candle. So nice, especially since I never asked for anything! Caetano told me that some days he even has “specials” so I look forward to seeing them in the future. We most certainly enjoyed every bite of food there and it is a perfect hidden little gem in the small town of Kenilworth. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant is very small and on weekends will be busier. Parking is easy, too, as they have a lot in the back. I can not wait to share my thoughts to friends and visit again soon. I think I have found a new favorite spot. Thanks, Caetano for being so welcoming and charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Penne Vodka, House Salad
Another one of these hidden gems located in the back of a breakfast joint. We went with another couple on the recommendation of a friend. We started with chop chop salad, garlic shrimp and mussels in a Frank diavlo sauce. All were delicious. The mussels were served on a plate rather than a bowl, but they were big and juicy. For dinner our friends had the chicken parmigiana and the stuffed salmon special, both said very good. My wife had the regular broiled salmon and loved it. I had the chicken piccata served over linguine and it was very tasty. Ricardo our server was attentive and did a great job. Definitely try this place.
We enjoyed delicious meals in a friendly environment. Wonderful service, great prices. Congrats to the chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5