“Our group dined early and it was initially quiet. As the restaurant filled up, it does get louder. Food was phenomenal as usual. The Sea Bass entrée was really enjoyed by two of us and the Burratta appetizer & Harvest Salad were quite nice.“
“Great small Italian restaurant with all fresh ingredients ,made with love and small Mom and Pop atmosphere.Parking: Plenty of room al, easy to pull in, and not an accident waiting to happen like many places ..Kid-friendliness: Absolutely kid friendly.. Misses Illiano gives my little boy free garlic knots when we stop in . Went to school with the owners sons 25 plus years ago and they remember me like it was yesterday...“
“Before you enter the shop, the aroma grabs you. It brings back childhood memories of my neighborhood in NYC. This is what pizza should smell and taste like. I come here every time I am on my way to the shore. This is one hard-working family. The same people every day for ... how many years??? Looking forward to my next visit.“
“One big problem with this place for me is that at night this place never has a few plain slices. Had to take a whole star off for that. Never has a plain pie in stock. I asked why and they said because no one buys it. I would buy it. I don’t understand, if they sold a Couple of slices out of that pie, they already paid for the whole pie. It really bothers me when a good business has an owner who can’t count passed 4, I have to say that this place has great Jersey pizza. It’s one of my favorites next to Atillios. But every time I have gone late night to get a few plain slices, they only have meat slices and things I don’t like!!! That have been sitting out all day! You can always add something but you can’t take it away from the slices. Another thing, plain pizza has no meat on it so it can’t go bad for the next day. 1 I can count to 1, 2 I can count to 2, 3 I can count to 3, 4 I can’t count no more!Change your ways and I’ll change my rating!!!!!!“
“No complaints about the food ever but Oscar needs to have a lesson on etiquette and customer service, otherwise he’s in the wrong damn business. He’s very disrespectful. That’s it. Multiple people I know say the same exact thing and because of that they won’t go back.“
“Phenomenal rustic Italian restaurant. The food is top tier along with the service and the cocktails are delicious. If you don’t get the espresso martini you’re missing out! This is the top 3 most elegant, pleasant, and enjoyable restaurants on the Jersey shore.“
“I had the Octopus and Calamari in a delicious broth. I enjoyed it very much. Two family members had the Scallops special and they said it was very good. The other family member had the pork chop special and he loved it. Try the muscles appetizer, it’s phenomenal!!! Our waitress was knowledgeable and very polite. The dining room is clean but a bit cramped. The place is a bit small and noisy but it was a nice meal. It’s a byob establishment, bring some wine or beer and have a good time.“
“I've never had pizza that tasted like it did ever before. It was almost novel at first, the sweetness of the pie. But as I kept eating, the bites got better and better. Our large pie was finished in about 10 minutes, maybe less! And the shrimp cocktail was on point too. Was easy to get a seat at the Lima bean shaped bar. It was fun to sit like that. Overall, great experience. Next time I'm back in NJ I'll be seein y'all!“
“We came on a whim for some dessert. The kind hostess told us she had a seat for us and we got right in, so that was nice. Even though it was quite busy. Our waitress, Brooke was so sweet and overall very friendly and warm. The dessert was delicious. Especially the pecan tart! Yum. We will be back.“
“A great find! Love the creative menu and the food continually impresses - whether the seafood, steaks, or traditional Italian. The Bolognese and the Calamari are always on point. The service really stands out, especially Juan and the attentive bus staff.“
“Phenomenal sandwiches and other italian fare. Fried ravioli are must-trys. The sandwich selection is HUGE, and you can have them make any sandwich you like. I had the Mel Brooks (pastrami, corned beef, swiss, cole slaw, Russian dressing) on a panini. Absolutely delicious. Needed about five napkins as it was so juicy and savory. Will be coming back repeatedly and will try the italian egg rolls next time.“
“We had the baby artichoke salad and mussels as appetizers and both were fantastic. Presentation and taste were both great. For the entrees, we had the halibut and also the daily special, which was a red snapper. All entrees came with side dishes, but we also got a side of crimini mushrooms which were very tasty. This restaurant is not inexpensive, but it's worth it for a special occasion.“
“Olivia’s II is an enchanting Italian restaurant which I was delighted to discover. Everything about it made you feel at home and cared about as family. It is one of those places whereby you might be having a difficult day only to have that change by the hospitality and quality of food. I always enjoy the pizza with sausage and anchovies as well as the Brooklyn pie which is also “heavenly”. The chicken parmigiana with linguine, garlic and oil alters your feeling state and makes you smile.It is delicious! I have never been disappointed and frequent this wholesome haven regularly.Dietary restrictions: The food is cooked to order and they also have vegetarian and gluten free options.“
“This is a 5 star establishment!! Thank you guys for being here !Parking: Huge parking lot next door. A-little busy during the day but after 5 everyone leaves the office complex next door . But even then he’s got a couple reserved spots for BELOs right next door .“
“I decided to have a girls' night out in Belmar & I'm so happy that I picked PizzaHeaven as the venue. Rigo was very helpful in the planning process. We had almost 20 women & everyone raved about the service (thanks to Britney) & the food. Thanks so much for making our evening a success!“
“Ordered on their website. Delivery was not that long. Got a personal plain pie, jalapeno poppers, and pasta fagioli. All great, but would've liked the poppers to be warmer. They were still delicious and came with marinara which was a nice surprise.“
“My dish was delicious ?. Clean place and good parking space. We went early. Server was nice. Not many menu choices which is why I gave 4stars. One other note bread was hard and cold. It would be nice to have soft warm bread ?. (This is my opinion no reflection on rating) Atmosphere was fantastic.“
“Great date night place amongst just general dinners, celebrations, etc. BYOB. It smells delicious as soon as you walk in, the ambiance and setting is beautiful. The menu is simple yet elegant. Got the burrata to start and split the cacio e Pepe and the salmon dish. So good!“
“I’ve only gotten take out from this place, but goooooooshdarn is it delicious. We’ve tried four of the specialty pizzas, all of which elicit a happy dance. The general tsos pizza has been my favorite so far, definitely a must try. If you asked my boyfriend though, he’d say the money pie is the sure winner. At this point I’ve accepted that you cant go wrong here“
“Always great food and service! They also have an extremely efficient takeout system. The staff is always very friendly and quick. Favorites are the house salad, Jim's salad, cauliflower crust pizza and chicken parm. Definitely a shore favorite!!“
“A deli with an extensive menu. The sandwiches are stuffed and delicious. I coild only eat half of my chicken cordon blue. The mushroom soup was fantastic. There's seat yourself seating, and the place was doing nonstop takeout when we were there for lunch. Definitely going back!“
“We gave it 5 stars as we like down home, mom and pop locally owned Italian restaurants and it did not disappoint as the decor was just how we like it, Homey and Warm.Since our beloved Tuzzio’s in Long Branch closed due to Joe retiring we ventured to Red Bank to the New Corner Italian Restaurant and after passing this establishment for 22 years we stopped in carrying our own Wine….yes it’s BYOB.I ordered the chicken parm with a side salad and spaghetti and my wife ordered Zuppa de Pesci, it was all very flavorful and authentic, we will be back.One last thing Stephanie the waitress was awesome.“
“Best mussels I've had in a long time. Big, meaty and the red-sauce was nice and chunky. Perfect (like La Strada used to be). Also, the cheeseteak I had was probably best I've had in NJ; bread was perfect, lots of meat and flavor. Amazing, top-notch food for such an unassuming place.“
“So glad to find a place that makes gluten free dairy free pizza that is so good. With certain dietary restrictions it can be so hard to eat out and maintain the way I like to eat. Their menu is very “diet restriction” friendly and their cauliflower crust is so good. You won’t miss the gluten or the cheese!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, dairy free“
“We found this spot last minute because the pizza place we were headed to had a 30+ minute wait- and I’m so glad they did because the food was fabulous. I’ve lived in the area for over 40 years and go to the same places that have become Jersey shore institutions when we get the thin crust pizza craving but La Lupa rates above them all. We ordered the mussels marinara, chicken and margarita pizza, garlic knots that were the size of my hand and even dessert! Just wow. The staff and possibly owner were super welcoming, friendly and we just could not get over how attentive they were. He made the marinara extra spicy for me for my mussels and the sauce even challenged my Nona’s (sorry Nona). The thin crust pizza was wonderful. Just the right amount of toppings, great sauce and wonderful dough/crust. We loved the food so much we asked if they deliver to ensure this becomes are go to pizza delivery from now on! The only reason they got 4 stars for atmosphere is because it’s a small little place with minimal tables as it’s a pizza place from a venue perspective with restaurant menu that I can’t wait to continue to try!“
“This place is truly awesome. All the food is great, not just a pizza place. My wife, children, and I love this establishment. We could not recommend it enough.Parking: Best to find a spot on main street, or you will have to park behind in the public town parking lot.Kid-friendliness: My children love the food, but Qua has a small dining room. So just make sure that you and your children are respecting that.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant itself is wheelchair accessible. However, There is only 1 handicap space close to the unit, and it is on Main St.“
“Go Back In Time… (and I mean waaaay back) when every single bite of food, explodes with natural flavor, not spices but the genuine homemade tastes like Nonna made!Even the atmosphere brought me back decades; we walked in and were greeted by the owner with such warmth. I instantly felt like I knew him (though to be clear, I don’t). And I hope you can understand it) this is his kitchen, that he opens up to you, with love. The place- is like his home, like a big dining room. You’ll instantly feel at home, like family.He makes everything EVERYTHING from scratch and you can taste it!I had The BEST Pizza of my life! AndI had stuffed rigatoni in vodka sauce , my eyes rolled back in my head! There was so much but it was outta this world!You gotta go!Vegetarian options: There’s tons to choose from. They’ll make what you wantKid-friendliness: It’s very family friendly“
“This was an absolute hidden gem! We were trying to find something midway for our friends meeting us and decided to try it. What a pleasant surprise! Our waiter was super nice and provided great service. They even accommodated a special request of clams on the half shell, and they were great. Shrimp scampi over linguine was tasty and lobster ravioli was delicious and even came with half a lobster tail. Desserts were great too. Definitely will be back. Ambiance was a little dated, but it was clean including the bathrooms.“
“First time here. Visiting my cousin. The service and professionalism were present along with great atmosphere.I had the Veal parmesan Chop with a delicious pasta. My cousin had the Halibut, which was another tasty dish. We also had the Calamari first for an appetizer. It's delicious with a slight kick with the sauce.Go and have a great Italian meal. You won't be disappointed.“
“I went into Rockerfellas and I loved it. Rico and Renee are some of the nicest people you ever want to meet and have a good time with. The food is absolutely excellent. Fun for the whole family , they catered delicious meals for my family and I ,we loved it. My kids love Rico we always have a very nice time and the customers always leave satisfied .“
“Busy little spot. I love the complimentary bread. It came fresh out of the oven. So good. The lasagna didn’t look like the most appetizing dish but it was very good. I liked the flavor. The meatballs were decent. A little bland but my son loved them. The beet salad had more mixed greens than beets. Pet peeve of mine. The branzino was ok. The zeppoles were awesome. Get them with nutella. Service was great and I would come back. Check it out!“
“We started with a couple of appetizers, fried chicken wings, and the fried mozzarella triangles. Which were really tasty. Then we ordered the Margherita pie and the Carnevale (meat lovers). They were perfectly done and had such a delicious sauce. We look forward to going back again soon.“
“No 3.5 star option.. Veal parm for take out, always hard to judge take out but was tasty, not the best I ever had could be thinner. Bread, salad and sauce was good. Will try a sit down. Place was nice inside and staff was friendly and attentive.“
“I love their pizza. Great crust and toppings (sauce and peppers) Their White Pie is good. I got mine with Broccoli. The Broccoli pieces were big which I had no problem but if you prefer smaller maybe ask them to cut them smaller.I also got their Fried calamari, which I did not like too much because it was mix with Fried Octopus, I wish it had all ring Calamari .“
“This place is definitely worth trying. Every time we go there, I get something different, and they never disappoint. The owner, Anthony, is very sweet and personable. He greets and chats with everyone who dines there. His staff is great as well.“
“Born and raised on Vinnies Pizza. I moved to upstate NY 25 years ago but every summer when I bring the wife down to the old neighborhood the first place we stop is Vinnies. It is still just as good as the first time I had it around 30+ years ago.“
“Was visiting the area last week and had no idea what to eat. Saw this place had high ratings and gave it a shot. Lemme tell you, they earned these ratings! Affordable, filling, and delicious. Reminded me of my aunt’s cooking growing up. Home style cooking and great portions. Now where I’m ordering from next time I’m in the area! Love it!“
“I love this restaurant. I used to come with my family when I was a young girl. I live 'down the shore ' now and I still get excited visiting this restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. I especially love Mandy!! What an outstanding server. Thank you Squan Tavern.“
“Food was excellent. Large portions. We ordered the stuffed meatball & bruschetta pomodoro for apps. 2 of us had the special Chicken Rolletini which was huge and the chicjen was so tender. My husband had the pork Osso Bucco & other guest had Ckn Parm. Desert I had the Creme Brulee. I will say it was crowded so the noise level was high. We actually had to shout to talk but would definitely go back again.“
“Krispy Pizza offers a delightful dining experience with its delicious food and excellent service. From their crispy crusts to flavorful toppings, every bite is a delight. The staff is attentive and friendly, ensuring a memorable visit. Highly recommended for pizza lovers!“
“The BEST pizza and food hands down. Freshest ingredients all made with love. Excellent Salads, Sandwiches and Pasta Dishes. And don't forget dessert at Del Pontes Bakery and Del Ponte's Creamery too! Everything at Del Ponte's block of Heaven is TOP NOTCH.“
“we have been eating at an ordering/catering for years! The food is always amazing! The owner John and his staff especially Mike are always so welcoming! Chicken parm and penne vodka are the best! Also, always so charitable catering our sporting events at our local school events!“
“Food was good, a little expensive. We had a gift certificate we purchased online and at first the Tinton falls restaurant said that was for the coney Island restaurant and did not want to take it. Showing him the gift certificate did not state Coney Island only, he did accept it. That was the only issue that the did resolve. “
“This was such an amazing experience! George made sure my family and I were well taken care of and delivered nothing but grade A service. The owner Pasquale should be very proud of him self and servers for delivering such a breathtaking experience. I felt like I was with my Italian grandparents again who sadly left this world and really made me feel like I was in nonas kitchen. Happy Easter and thank you for this amazing experience. You have gained returning customers.Dietary restrictions: Plant based options. Italian "sausage" broccoli Rabe was incredible“
“I Was there with a party of about 40 women last night for a Christmas get together and the Food and service were great! We had a wonderful time and will return! Thank you Lana for a wonderful night with friends.Dietary restrictions: WAs very accommodating being gluten free“
“Ordered here for the first time after searching for a new pizza place when our favorite spot went out of business. Ordered a plain pie and a focaccia deep dish style. Both were fantastic! We are so happy to have found this place and can’t wait to order again soon.“
“We had the most amazing experience with doughboys, ordered some food for catering, our guests loved it, from the moment we placed the order till the moment we picked up the food it was a very pleasant experience, and the food was amazing, thank you very much for a great catering experience, we will be seeing you more this year“
“I LOVE there food! I have been going to eat there for many years..Even was in the old location many years back. I have moved since, but every time I am in that area I stop. I am never disappointed! I am actually craving there pizza now...nothing in my area comes close to Bruno's.Love you guys !See you soon“
“Fantastic. Nice selection of prepared foods and pantry staples in a not-gigantic space. Super helpful staff, and maybe owner(?) helped me find what I needed, carried it to my car, and let me know if I call ahead on a future visit, they can get me what I want the next day. I haven’t tried my take out items yet but they look goooooood!“