BONIELLO’s ITALIAN RESTAURANT72 HAMBURG TNPKERIVERHEAD NJ 07457(just-off NEWARK-POMPTON TNPKE)is an absolutely excellent (local) BYO(BRING-YOUR-OWN) informal casual ‘relaxed’ “HIDDEN-GEM” ‘store-front’ type eatery that’s tucked-away (“angled”) (“just out-of-site”) inside of a “mini-insert” “mini-strip” along-with other storefront businesses.The humungous portion of food from a decent array of Italian Seafoods, Pastas, Chickens, etc. assortments menu selections, were fantastically delicious for a really decent price, along with the friendly, attentive, efficient local (limited) table service staff.If you happen to be hungry for a really good tasty hearty Italian meal and happen to be driving-by this Riverdale NJ neighborhood, you will be really satisfied & pleased having made this your choice!Parking: (“Almost-at”) (“just-off”) The very busy(during “peak-driving”) around that intersection at Newark-Pompton Tnpke,that it makes getting into that particularly “quick-passing” driveway entrancea “tad-tricky” if it’s your “first-time” trying to enter the spaciously free rear parking lot if you are trying to pay attention to all that “driving activity” (during peak periods) especially if the Traffic Light is GREEN at the intersection of Newark-Pompton Tnpke @ Hamburg Tnpke
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Rice Balls, Homemade Pasta
kristina kane
We had a large party, 14 including 5 kids. Food was meh. Chicken marsala was very oily, child's ravioli was undercooked and arrived cold. Service wasn't great, but it was a semi full place, perhaps it would be better otherwise. Pizza was very good, chicken parm was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
D Henry
Cozy little byob resturant. Our waitress Tiffany helped us decide our dinner orders aa she shared her detailed knowledge of the menu options. Sara was helpful as well. Very nice staff and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Woody Francescone
We regularly frequent Bonniellos for that small town atmosphere. The food is unique and wonderful and with the BYOB makes a night out affordable. Tina and the waitstaff are amazing and make the whole experience wonderful! A most relaxing place to unwind…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Martino
An absolutely amazing placeFood and service are outstanding!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raquel West
From the moment you enter the restaurant doors you get the feeling of warmth and home!! Not sure if it’s the adorable and well thought out decor, or the delicious smells coming from the kitchen, but either way the food is nothing short of amazing!! The staff is very friendly and the service is excellent! The stuffed artichokes are to die for and the rice balls are a family favorite! Highly recommend!!
Always delicious food, in a warm and friendly atmosphere! They are the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Rice Balls
Patricia DiBuono
OMG has to be my favorite place to go. The White pickle pizza is my favorite! My husband and my daughter just threw me a 60th birthday party and we ordered tons of food for 150 people and everything was absolutely fantastic! The people were amazing food delicious, and the delivery guy was fantastic also!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Fierro
Giants portions and top notch food... if my Italian family off the boat says the food is amazing, the food is AMAZING. Amazing family and great staff. Would give 100 stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jadelyn Eggleston
Boniello’s is a hidden gem! Their Buffalo knots are addictive, and the homemade pastas are off the charts delicious. Plus, the family running the place is super friendly and makes you feel right at home. Can’t wait to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Penne Vodka, Homemade Pasta
we were excited to try this new place as soon as we walked in their busy unwelcomed attitude turned us back couldn't seat us over an hour without a reservation l guess we will never try
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
James P.
Delicious food and great service. BYOB also! Had the chicken parm and the bread and loved it. Very good pies too.
Sue Klein
Fabulous homemade pasta, delicious sauces, and seafood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosemary Colella
Aside from making reservations for six and being crammed on a table for four and not being able to be moved to a bigger table.....dinner was good, portions always large, salads are really appealing with lots of extras like roasted peppers,.olives, artichoke, pepperoncini and great dressing choices. Flounder francese was tasty, large portion of fish and nice choice of sides. Veal picatta also very good. Eggplant rolatini was definitely a miss, eggplant tough, not appetizing and not prepared as expected. Management was decent about deducting both dishes from bill without being asked. Cappuccino always good, tartufo decadent. Overall nice dinner with friends. Note to self, be very specific about type of table needed to accommodate 6 adults.
BONIELLO’s ITALIAN RESTAURANT72 HAMBURG TNPKERIVERHEAD NJ 07457(just-off NEWARK-POMPTON TNPKE)is an absolutely excellent (local) BYO(BRING-YOUR-OWN) informal casual ‘relaxed’ “HIDDEN-GEM” ‘store-front’ type eatery that’s tucked-away (“angled”) (“just out-of-site”) inside of a “mini-insert” “mini-strip” along-with other storefront businesses.The humungous portion of food from a decent array of Italian Seafoods, Pastas, Chickens, etc. assortments menu selections, were fantastically delicious for a really decent price, along with the friendly, attentive, efficient local (limited) table service staff.If you happen to be hungry for a really good tasty hearty Italian meal and happen to be driving-by this Riverdale NJ neighborhood, you will be really satisfied & pleased having made this your choice!Parking: (“Almost-at”) (“just-off”) The very busy(during “peak-driving”) around that intersection at Newark-Pompton Tnpke,that it makes getting into that particularly “quick-passing” driveway entrancea “tad-tricky” if it’s your “first-time” trying to enter the spaciously free rear parking lot if you are trying to pay attention to all that “driving activity” (during peak periods) especially if the Traffic Light is GREEN at the intersection of Newark-Pompton Tnpke @ Hamburg Tnpke
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Rice Balls, Homemade Pasta
We had a large party, 14 including 5 kids. Food was meh. Chicken marsala was very oily, child's ravioli was undercooked and arrived cold. Service wasn't great, but it was a semi full place, perhaps it would be better otherwise. Pizza was very good, chicken parm was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Cozy little byob resturant. Our waitress Tiffany helped us decide our dinner orders aa she shared her detailed knowledge of the menu options. Sara was helpful as well. Very nice staff and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We regularly frequent Bonniellos for that small town atmosphere. The food is unique and wonderful and with the BYOB makes a night out affordable. Tina and the waitstaff are amazing and make the whole experience wonderful! A most relaxing place to unwind…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolutely amazing placeFood and service are outstanding!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the moment you enter the restaurant doors you get the feeling of warmth and home!! Not sure if it’s the adorable and well thought out decor, or the delicious smells coming from the kitchen, but either way the food is nothing short of amazing!! The staff is very friendly and the service is excellent! The stuffed artichokes are to die for and the rice balls are a family favorite! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Salads, Rice Balls
Always delicious food, in a warm and friendly atmosphere! They are the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Rice Balls
OMG has to be my favorite place to go. The White pickle pizza is my favorite! My husband and my daughter just threw me a 60th birthday party and we ordered tons of food for 150 people and everything was absolutely fantastic! The people were amazing food delicious, and the delivery guy was fantastic also!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giants portions and top notch food... if my Italian family off the boat says the food is amazing, the food is AMAZING. Amazing family and great staff. Would give 100 stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boniello’s is a hidden gem! Their Buffalo knots are addictive, and the homemade pastas are off the charts delicious. Plus, the family running the place is super friendly and makes you feel right at home. Can’t wait to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Penne Vodka, Homemade Pasta
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we were excited to try this new place as soon as we walked in their busy unwelcomed attitude turned us back couldn't seat us over an hour without a reservation l guess we will never try
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious food and great service. BYOB also! Had the chicken parm and the bread and loved it. Very good pies too.
Fabulous homemade pasta, delicious sauces, and seafood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aside from making reservations for six and being crammed on a table for four and not being able to be moved to a bigger table.....dinner was good, portions always large, salads are really appealing with lots of extras like roasted peppers,.olives, artichoke, pepperoncini and great dressing choices. Flounder francese was tasty, large portion of fish and nice choice of sides. Veal picatta also very good. Eggplant rolatini was definitely a miss, eggplant tough, not appetizing and not prepared as expected. Management was decent about deducting both dishes from bill without being asked. Cappuccino always good, tartufo decadent. Overall nice dinner with friends. Note to self, be very specific about type of table needed to accommodate 6 adults.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Salads
Delicious food, great service, decent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Boniello, Penne Vodka, Chicken Saltimbocca, Chicken Marsala