We went early to avoid the rush and the crowd. In the past it does get loud. Again, a nice meal. Salad was a bit smaller than usual. Great wait staff. Specials were way over priced, in my opinion and therefore went with the menu. It's Sea Isle.
BradyL
First of all, this is my favorite rst in all of Sea Isle!!! That has not changed. We were seated right away (had a reservation). We sat on the 3rd floor. Beautiful sunset out the back. We were on the ocean side next to the window. Thank goodness I had a jacket on, it was very cold. I believe it was a drafty window. Even my husband was cold and he never is! My husband had chicken parm. It was delicious. I had the La Finestra chicken with pasta. My error. I did not care for the dark sauce at all. Cappuccinos were delicious! (I had 2, lol). Mainly to warm me up! Our waitress was pleasant and pretty good. She had all 5 tables herself upstairs. We will go back for sure! ?
davids
A slid choice for Italian at the shore, window seats with a view are a plus. You can easily grab a drink at another establishment prior to dinner. Broad menu and Aggie selection of specials, at least on the night we were there. Attentive staff, very put together.
TomG
Always a bit noisy inside but worth it. Food was great every time we've been there. The rosoto and shrimp was great and there's always tempting specials. Service is always friendly. I like that it's BYO. Probably one of the best restaurants in Sea Isle (if not the best)
Nina Malone
Truly one of our favorites, and they must have when you’re in the Sea Isle City area! Illustrating that everything is made to order, the restaurant can accommodate many dietary preferences. Great twists on Italian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese Salad, Calamari Fritti, Carciofi Alla Griglia, Tiramisu, Risotto Alla Scampi, Chicken La Finestra, Gnocchi, Chicken Parmigiana, Capellini Alla Sardinia
Nettie
We loved the food and the service. The only thing that we wanted was to sit next to the window overseeing the ocean; had a reservation but I guess that doesn't always work. The seafood specials were great! Tartufo and limoncello cake were tasty.
NinaM
A wonderful fine dining experience - and a spectacular view! Cuisine is a mix of authentic Italian and Mediterranean with a twist. The specials never disappoint, and there's always a fish/seafood and a meat special. The staff is top-notch, thoughtful, friendly and attentive. And owner Lenny is usually there to say hello. Remember to check the housemade desserts! Highly recommend.
As always Enzo saw to it that we had a great time as well as a delicious meal. We always have a top flight Italian wine, the excellent food preparations are a perfect complement. A go to spot at the shore.
CTB007
Delicious dinner as always. Norah provided excellent service. Octopus app was very good. We were surprised that the veal chop special was very expensive at $60. It was very delicious.
Sharon Downey
Excellent Food! Specials they offer always make it a difficult decision, in a good way. Great service. You can't beat the view it faces the ocean. Its beautiful. Veal Saltimbocca was tender great sauce, husband had filet its was cooked perfectly. melt in your mouth. Remember BYOB :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Spezial, Calamari Fritti, Gnocchi Gorgonzola, Tiramisu
It's was amazing!! I was recommending it ro all my co workers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weegwow
Wow!!!! Great dining experience. We have been here many times so we were not surprised that the night was going to be fabulous! The food, the menu choices and the ambiance is hard to beat!! The staff was attentive and extremely professional. Fun atmosphere and very accommodating! Can't wait to return...
Entertaining Family from out of town so we were a larger than usual group. Our Meals came out piping hot all at the same time and each one delicious. Enzo and his team as always took excellent care of us and accommodated each request.
Ken Alan
Dining last weekend at La Finestra, the experience was as stellar this time around as it was my first two visits to this exceptional Italian restaurant, located in the very heart of Sea Isle City. The hecticness of it being a busy Saturday night didn't deter the kitchen from producing outstanding dish after dish: Roasted Long Hots stuffed with ricotta and wrapped in bacon were a delicious confluence of heat and salt tempered by the creamy cheese filling. My wife's veal piccata was the perfect rendition of the dish, and my halibut steaks (2) grilled to perfection, served atop toothsome risotto and asparagus with tender crab meat in a saffron cream sauce was truly a memorable repast. We loved being served complimentary chilled limoncello with the Irish Cream gelato affogato enjoyed at dessert.Our table could not have been attended to any better - Katie and Enzo are the perfect team. Both offered appreciated suggestions. Too, the other peripheral staffers always kept plates cleared and waters filled.As stated, it was very busy, so the 20-minute wait was expected at prime time on a Saturday night. The gentleman host was understandably hard pressed as he kept taking guests up to their tables and then rushing back down to retrieve the next round of guests. Unfortunately, he wasn't attempting to conceal those challenging efforts - his was the only frowny face in an otherwise hospitable haven.No matter. The rest of the visit, from start to finish, was otherwise outstanding.We love La Finestra. Kudos to the team there.FYI's - Call well in advance to (try and) request a window table. Remember, in warmer months the street parking is metered.BYOB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Julie D.
I've dined here multiple times and it never disappoints! The food is always consistently good as well as the service. Also BYOB and outdoor seating in the summer months
We went early to avoid the rush and the crowd. In the past it does get loud. Again, a nice meal. Salad was a bit smaller than usual. Great wait staff. Specials were way over priced, in my opinion and therefore went with the menu. It's Sea Isle.
First of all, this is my favorite rst in all of Sea Isle!!! That has not changed. We were seated right away (had a reservation). We sat on the 3rd floor. Beautiful sunset out the back. We were on the ocean side next to the window. Thank goodness I had a jacket on, it was very cold. I believe it was a drafty window. Even my husband was cold and he never is! My husband had chicken parm. It was delicious. I had the La Finestra chicken with pasta. My error. I did not care for the dark sauce at all. Cappuccinos were delicious! (I had 2, lol). Mainly to warm me up! Our waitress was pleasant and pretty good. She had all 5 tables herself upstairs. We will go back for sure! ?
A slid choice for Italian at the shore, window seats with a view are a plus. You can easily grab a drink at another establishment prior to dinner. Broad menu and Aggie selection of specials, at least on the night we were there. Attentive staff, very put together.
Always a bit noisy inside but worth it. Food was great every time we've been there. The rosoto and shrimp was great and there's always tempting specials. Service is always friendly. I like that it's BYO. Probably one of the best restaurants in Sea Isle (if not the best)
Truly one of our favorites, and they must have when you’re in the Sea Isle City area! Illustrating that everything is made to order, the restaurant can accommodate many dietary preferences. Great twists on Italian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese Salad, Calamari Fritti, Carciofi Alla Griglia, Tiramisu, Risotto Alla Scampi, Chicken La Finestra, Gnocchi, Chicken Parmigiana, Capellini Alla Sardinia
We loved the food and the service. The only thing that we wanted was to sit next to the window overseeing the ocean; had a reservation but I guess that doesn't always work. The seafood specials were great! Tartufo and limoncello cake were tasty.
A wonderful fine dining experience - and a spectacular view! Cuisine is a mix of authentic Italian and Mediterranean with a twist. The specials never disappoint, and there's always a fish/seafood and a meat special. The staff is top-notch, thoughtful, friendly and attentive. And owner Lenny is usually there to say hello. Remember to check the housemade desserts! Highly recommend.
As always Enzo saw to it that we had a great time as well as a delicious meal. We always have a top flight Italian wine, the excellent food preparations are a perfect complement. A go to spot at the shore.
Delicious dinner as always. Norah provided excellent service. Octopus app was very good. We were surprised that the veal chop special was very expensive at $60. It was very delicious.
Excellent Food! Specials they offer always make it a difficult decision, in a good way. Great service. You can't beat the view it faces the ocean. Its beautiful. Veal Saltimbocca was tender great sauce, husband had filet its was cooked perfectly. melt in your mouth. Remember BYOB :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Spezial, Calamari Fritti, Gnocchi Gorgonzola, Tiramisu
Restaurantji Recommends
It's was amazing!! I was recommending it ro all my co workers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow!!!! Great dining experience. We have been here many times so we were not surprised that the night was going to be fabulous! The food, the menu choices and the ambiance is hard to beat!! The staff was attentive and extremely professional. Fun atmosphere and very accommodating! Can't wait to return...
Entertaining Family from out of town so we were a larger than usual group. Our Meals came out piping hot all at the same time and each one delicious. Enzo and his team as always took excellent care of us and accommodated each request.
Dining last weekend at La Finestra, the experience was as stellar this time around as it was my first two visits to this exceptional Italian restaurant, located in the very heart of Sea Isle City. The hecticness of it being a busy Saturday night didn't deter the kitchen from producing outstanding dish after dish: Roasted Long Hots stuffed with ricotta and wrapped in bacon were a delicious confluence of heat and salt tempered by the creamy cheese filling. My wife's veal piccata was the perfect rendition of the dish, and my halibut steaks (2) grilled to perfection, served atop toothsome risotto and asparagus with tender crab meat in a saffron cream sauce was truly a memorable repast. We loved being served complimentary chilled limoncello with the Irish Cream gelato affogato enjoyed at dessert.Our table could not have been attended to any better - Katie and Enzo are the perfect team. Both offered appreciated suggestions. Too, the other peripheral staffers always kept plates cleared and waters filled.As stated, it was very busy, so the 20-minute wait was expected at prime time on a Saturday night. The gentleman host was understandably hard pressed as he kept taking guests up to their tables and then rushing back down to retrieve the next round of guests. Unfortunately, he wasn't attempting to conceal those challenging efforts - his was the only frowny face in an otherwise hospitable haven.No matter. The rest of the visit, from start to finish, was otherwise outstanding.We love La Finestra. Kudos to the team there.FYI's - Call well in advance to (try and) request a window table. Remember, in warmer months the street parking is metered.BYOB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I've dined here multiple times and it never disappoints! The food is always consistently good as well as the service. Also BYOB and outdoor seating in the summer months