Our son recommended Palato’s and for once the kid steered his old man right! Haha. Our waitress was warm, friendly and most helpful with the menu. The owner stopped by our table a few times to check on us and was a very gracious host. Food was nothing short of spectacular from appetizers to entrees to gelato! We went with another couple and we each drove over 30 minutes to get there. Well worth the trip! We can’t recommend Palato Cafe any higher! Don’t miss it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Focaccia, Lasagna Bologne, Coppa Gelato 3 Scoop
Paul H
2023:They deserve every Star that they get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata, Pasta Fettuccine w Truffle Oil and Lasagna, Lasagna Bologne, Tiramisu
Salvatore Spilletti
Massimo and company are the best. Great food and ambiance. I've been going here since they opened.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Meatballs, Burrata, Parmigiana Di Melanzane, Tagliolini Al Pomodoro, Palato Salad, Tiramisu
Chris Hoops
This place was awesome! Delicious food and I highly recommend going here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bologne
Alicia M.
FABULOUS GELATO! I mean, Ferrero Roche gelato? In affogato?? I'm a fan. We drive over an hour to go here.
Angelina Schmidt
We love visiting Palato whenever we have an anniversary or a birthday to celebrate. Whether just as a couple or with my in laws too, it has become our families go to spot for divine Italian food.The cafe is small but aesthetically cosy, charming and welcoming. I love its warm lighting and the just as warm servers and owners. We always feel taken care of and that’s even before the amazing food has arrived.We’ve tried many dishes here and would recommend any of them but recently, as pictured below, I tried the mushroom pasta… and it was just so so so very good. Everything is fantastic!I’m always looking forward to eating here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy B.
I love love love this place! Their gelato is to die for! The owner is great and takes pride in what he does. This hidden gem is a must go to for everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tagliolini Al Pomodoro, Gelato Ferrero Rocher
Jeff D.
One of the best Italian meals we've had outside of Italy. Felt like we were back in a small cafe in Italy with homemade pasta, sauces and perfectly cooked food. My wife had the Palato salad with crab, delicious shrimp, palm hearts, avocado and seasonings!!. We split a mortadella panzerotti which I've never had before- a sort of lighter and much better calzone- perfect flavors and dough. I had a house special bucatini with pork cheeks- just amazing. We finished it off with 2 homemade gelati and delicious cappuccinos that were perfect.We're new regulars!!!
DrDobes
One of the best Italian meals we've had outside of Italy. Felt like we were back in a small cafe in Italy with homemade pasta, sauces and perfectly cooked food. My wife had the Palato salad with crab, delicious shrimp, palm hearts, avocado and seasonings!!. We split a mortadella panzerotti which I've never had before- a sort of lighter and much better calzone- perfect flavors and dough. I had a house special bucatini with pork cheeks- just amazing. We finished it off with 2 homemade gelati and delicious cappuccinos that were perfect. We're new regulars!!!
Cindy Bernard
I love love love this place! Their gelato is to die for! The owner is great and takes pride in what he does. This hidden gem is a must go to for everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tagliolini Al Pomodoro, Gelato Ferrero Rocher
If I could give it more stars, I would. Best meal I've had in a long time, and the service and ambiance were both as good as the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Sachnik
Fantastic place. Really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere is great, the owner was very kind and we had a nice chat with himHighly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lanie Parr
The food is truly quality. Such an all around great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maximiliano B.
Best restaurant in New Jersey. Incredible authentic Italian food in a wonderfully cozy atmosphere.
Phillip Herbert
This is a total gem of a place! Absolutely beautiful food, coming from a person who isn't easily pleased. This was some of the best italian food I have ever eaten. Can't rate the freshness and flavor of food high enough.Ambience is friendly, relaxed and very comfortable.Staff were super attentive and the owner made you feel very welcome and added such a personal warmness.We came for dinner and found it to be quite romantic also such was the atmosphere and intimacy of this quaint small venue.Thank you!
Our son recommended Palato’s and for once the kid steered his old man right! Haha. Our waitress was warm, friendly and most helpful with the menu. The owner stopped by our table a few times to check on us and was a very gracious host. Food was nothing short of spectacular from appetizers to entrees to gelato! We went with another couple and we each drove over 30 minutes to get there. Well worth the trip! We can’t recommend Palato Cafe any higher! Don’t miss it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Focaccia, Lasagna Bologne, Coppa Gelato 3 Scoop
2023:They deserve every Star that they get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata, Pasta Fettuccine w Truffle Oil and Lasagna, Lasagna Bologne, Tiramisu
Massimo and company are the best. Great food and ambiance. I've been going here since they opened.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Meatballs, Burrata, Parmigiana Di Melanzane, Tagliolini Al Pomodoro, Palato Salad, Tiramisu
This place was awesome! Delicious food and I highly recommend going here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bologne
FABULOUS GELATO! I mean, Ferrero Roche gelato? In affogato?? I'm a fan. We drive over an hour to go here.
We love visiting Palato whenever we have an anniversary or a birthday to celebrate. Whether just as a couple or with my in laws too, it has become our families go to spot for divine Italian food.The cafe is small but aesthetically cosy, charming and welcoming. I love its warm lighting and the just as warm servers and owners. We always feel taken care of and that’s even before the amazing food has arrived.We’ve tried many dishes here and would recommend any of them but recently, as pictured below, I tried the mushroom pasta… and it was just so so so very good. Everything is fantastic!I’m always looking forward to eating here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love love love this place! Their gelato is to die for! The owner is great and takes pride in what he does. This hidden gem is a must go to for everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tagliolini Al Pomodoro, Gelato Ferrero Rocher
One of the best Italian meals we've had outside of Italy. Felt like we were back in a small cafe in Italy with homemade pasta, sauces and perfectly cooked food. My wife had the Palato salad with crab, delicious shrimp, palm hearts, avocado and seasonings!!. We split a mortadella panzerotti which I've never had before- a sort of lighter and much better calzone- perfect flavors and dough. I had a house special bucatini with pork cheeks- just amazing. We finished it off with 2 homemade gelati and delicious cappuccinos that were perfect.We're new regulars!!!
One of the best Italian meals we've had outside of Italy. Felt like we were back in a small cafe in Italy with homemade pasta, sauces and perfectly cooked food. My wife had the Palato salad with crab, delicious shrimp, palm hearts, avocado and seasonings!!. We split a mortadella panzerotti which I've never had before- a sort of lighter and much better calzone- perfect flavors and dough. I had a house special bucatini with pork cheeks- just amazing. We finished it off with 2 homemade gelati and delicious cappuccinos that were perfect. We're new regulars!!!
I love love love this place! Their gelato is to die for! The owner is great and takes pride in what he does. This hidden gem is a must go to for everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tagliolini Al Pomodoro, Gelato Ferrero Rocher
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If I could give it more stars, I would. Best meal I've had in a long time, and the service and ambiance were both as good as the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic place. Really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere is great, the owner was very kind and we had a nice chat with himHighly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is truly quality. Such an all around great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in New Jersey. Incredible authentic Italian food in a wonderfully cozy atmosphere.
This is a total gem of a place! Absolutely beautiful food, coming from a person who isn't easily pleased. This was some of the best italian food I have ever eaten. Can't rate the freshness and flavor of food high enough.Ambience is friendly, relaxed and very comfortable.Staff were super attentive and the owner made you feel very welcome and added such a personal warmness.We came for dinner and found it to be quite romantic also such was the atmosphere and intimacy of this quaint small venue.Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5