Maria’s Banquet Hall by DiPaolo’s
72 N Virginia Ave, Penns Grove
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We got the Buffett and there is plenty to choose from and it was very good. It is pricey but the food as mentioned is very good. The AC seemed to be not working well so it was pretty warm. Other than that, we will be back.
I LOVE this restaurant. I took my boyfriend for his birthday last night and we loved our meals. I ordered fettuccine alfredo with chicken, and he ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The only thing that would have made it better... is if we were sitting in a garden in Italy. Hands down, the best Italian food I've had in my life. The craft that goes into the home made pasta is amazing. I can't wait to have my leftovers tonight, honestly!
The lunch special we ordered was both delicious and a tremendous value. Waiter was professional, personable, and attentive.
Our lunch was outstanding. The ladies had Chicken Parm, Fried shrimp and Linguini with clams. The linguini was excellent I would get it again.
Always an excellent dining experience at DiPaolo's. Small buffet but quality of food is amazing
We went for the lunch special for June- 3 courses for $20. It was fantastic! This was our second time having this special, and this time we brought friends with us. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals!
My wife and I go to DiPaolo's often and the food has always been great! We had the surf and turf my wife had the filet with a large crab cake and I had the ribeye with a large crab cake and they were outstanding!
This is a great restaurant. Prices may be considered a bit high but you get a lot of food for your money. I always end up taking home my food because there is too much to eat. Will continue to visit this restaurant.
Seated within 5 minutes of arrival which was cool. Rough start after being seated. Waited 20 minutes finally let the bus person know we've been ignored. People seated after were serviced before us. After waiting another 10 minutes our server Steve finally arrived. Things were on an uphill after the wait. The food excellent, tomato pie best I've ever had, 3 course special lobster with crab meat, Yukon potatoes along with carrots and asparagus.. all worth writing home about. Flavors are on point. Definitely a keeper.
The food was good. It was a very busy night, but that is expected on a Friday. The service we received from Justin was terrible. He came to our table only twice all night, but we watched him stop at his other 3 tables at least 10 times a piece. We only received 1 soft drink, and I had to go and get a manger to ask him to bring us our check. We've been here many times, but this service was deplorable.
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A dining room was understaffed. It was two hours and 15 minutes before we completed our meal. There were long weights, particularly before the salad and then between every course. It was also pretty noisy in there.
We went for our Anniversary dinner as we had heard many good things. We were not disappointed! Some will say DiPaolo's is high-priced. While they are pricier than others, you certainly get your money's worth. A selection of breads and tomato pie was provided with an antipasto plate as soon as we were seated. A bottle of spiced olive oil and butter was provided to satisfy the palate of any diner. This is a fine Italian practice where guests are fed from the time they arrive until they wave the flag of surrender. For our meal, I started with the shrimp cocktail. Yes, it's $22. Most other places charge $12 to 15. In other places, you get 4 - 5 large or extra-large shrimp. Here, I got 8 Jumbo shrimp! Meaty, delicious! We did eye the 38 oz. tomahawk steak but that would feed both of us for a week! I opted for the cheese ravioli with meatballs while my lady enjoyed a 16 oz. rib-eye. The ravioli, handmade, were awesome. Stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella in a perfect blend. A homemade Pomodoro sauce was perfectly seasoned. No need to add anything! Meatballs were a smooth blend of meats and spices with no one flavor overpowering another. The only "problem" was the amount was even too much for me to handle. So I have dinner for another night! My lady's rib-eye came grilled to a perfect medium finish as ordered and when placed in front of her, I could tell she knew there was no way she would finish it in one sitting. I could also tell from the minimal dialogue during our meal that she was enjoying every single bite. And the smell of her steak had my mouth watering for some. She had at least one more meal, maybe 2 because her service was so large. Because her meal was a 4-course package that included dessert, we selected the creme brulee to share since this is a dessert we don't get to enjoy much. All I can say is, Oh My! Perfectly done and a perfect finish to an incredible meal. A little pricey? Maybe. But for the sizes and the quality of the meals, worth every penny!
Ordered Shrimp Cocktail for $22 that was warm as if it came from sitting at the buffet table. The $89 Chilean Sea Bass was chunks of fish, not a filet. Prices way overinflated! Enjoyed FM Band and the martinis!
My husband and I decided to try DiPaolo for our 15th Wedding Anniversary. The food and service was phenomenal. The Mediterranean Salmon and Shrimp was served hot and it was delicious. Our server Kathy was hilarious and ensured we had a great experience. We will definitely return here and bring the family, especially to experience the dinner buffet and live band!
This place is amazing. It was only my second time here, but I can't wait to go back. They had a surf and turf special that was delicious and incredibly priced. My filet was cooked perfect and I also enjoyed a delicious pear martini There was a violinist outside that we could just hear a little bit but was playing modern music and we loved it! I wish we could hear more! Our waitress was so nice and our service was amazing. Highly Recommend!
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