4 of us went there last night not knowing reservations are recommended. We were able to be seated at 5:30 but told (not so nicely) that there was a reservation coming at 7 for this particular table! I almost walked out after that comment was made. Other than that, the food was delicious and our waitress was great!
jish kelly
**Review for Shannon at Aquaviva**
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Aquaviva, a charming Italian restaurant in Hamburg, NJ, and I must say, Shannon's skills as a server are nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we were seated, the experience was impeccable.
Shannon's expertise lies in her exceptional service and her ability to make fantastic recommendations. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel incredibly welcome. Shannon's warm and friendly demeanor, combined with her thorough understanding of the menu, ensured that our dining experience was seamless and enjoyable.
We started with the Shrimp B. appetizer, which Shannon recommended, and it was cooked to perfection. Her suggestion of the veal chop with a light buttery garlic wine sauce was a standout, and the pork bracciole was a delightful nod to traditional Italian cuisine. Shannon's recommendations truly enhanced our meal, making each dish a memorable experience.
What sets Shannon apart is her dedication to creating memorable dining experiences. She took the time to explain each dish with enthusiasm and detail, making us feel special and well-cared for. Her ability to manage the dining room with grace and efficiency ensured that our meal was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.
The dessert, a beautifully presented tartufo, was the perfect end to a fantastic meal, thanks to Shannon's spot-on recommendation.
Shannon's outstanding service and her knack for making excellent recommendations make Aquaviva a must-visit. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, Shannon's efforts will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Kelly
The wait staff is very good hard working all deeserve raises and to keep their jobs for the holiday and then some best people ever so caring
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faith Speidel
Always a great night with a amazing staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Peterson
We attended a family celebration in the downstairs party room. The decor was beautiful. The food and service were great. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric S
This place is great! Great food and nice atmosphere plus really good service at the bar!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Lugones
Food was amazing and staff was wonderful and accommodating to my children's picky eating needs. The vodka sauce was a 10/10 and I'm a huge vodka sauce fan. Alyssa, thank you for your great kind service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, House Bread
Lindsay Decker
Always a great experience! The half duck and filet entrees were absolutely amazing, and service is always so welcoming
Debbie Czerkies
I've been to this restaurant twice now and I have to say it's very exciting to know we have something on this level out here. This area is very difficult to find decent dining and this spot is beyond decent. Exceeded my expectations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JD Rivera
Heard great things. However, we did not experience the same several months ago. Cocktails were not good. The duck looked great but was overcooked. Pasta was good. Service was good but a bit overwhelmed. Perhaps short staffed. Friendly and helpful. May try again because of friends' recommendation. We'll see.
I had the crispy duck, and I must say was absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside / moist and tender on the inside. Just as promised. Just the way anyone who knows good duck prefers it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
perry dipace
Wow! Best service, Best food, Best drinks! This place deserves 100 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dijon Salmon
Karl Unger
Fourth time I’ve been here the food and service has always been good. Yesterday I ordered the whole duck when it came out I realized it was two legs with the thighs connected. The thigh bone was removed from one to confuse the normal person. I’m a butcher so I know it was two legs I complained that it was two legs and asked them to take it off the bill which they did feigning disbelief. As o was leaving I noticed the table next to me got two duck legs also. It’s clear to me that they are advertising a half a duck but serving two legs and thighs. Somthing fishy is going on here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jane Ahmon
Absolutely amazing food and impeccable and one of the best service I have ever had. We came for our 22nd anniversary. Definitely a great part of America is the service. They gave us free stuff not one not two but three: two expensive glasses of beer and wine and an ice cream dessert for our anniversary bought out by her. We got 2 papardelles, half roasted duck, meatballs and a rigatoni toscana, and truly it was an amazing experience and very fancy. The duck so crispy and the waitress put the sauce on the side to maximize the crispiness of the duck so it doesnt get moist which was very thoughtful that she planned ahead so much. It was very cirspy and had a very juicy and succulint flavour itself and the sauce added a lot of richness. It was the perfect richness and saltiness and sweetness without being too much. The mashed potatoes were rich and even the broccoli. The pasta was excellent as well and not too salty and rich. Lastly the meatballs were superb and melted in my mouth, and the sauce was way anove average sauce cooked at home. We splurged bill was less than $200 which was quite good. On the note of the service they were very attentive and when one of our dishes were taking a long time she updated us many times about how long it would take in addition when our table took a little longer because how long it was busy. Overall fantastic flawless experience and highly recommend this!!
4 of us went there last night not knowing reservations are recommended. We were able to be seated at 5:30 but told (not so nicely) that there was a reservation coming at 7 for this particular table! I almost walked out after that comment was made. Other than that, the food was delicious and our waitress was great!
**Review for Shannon at Aquaviva**
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Aquaviva, a charming Italian restaurant in Hamburg, NJ, and I must say, Shannon's skills as a server are nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we were seated, the experience was impeccable.
Shannon's expertise lies in her exceptional service and her ability to make fantastic recommendations. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel incredibly welcome. Shannon's warm and friendly demeanor, combined with her thorough understanding of the menu, ensured that our dining experience was seamless and enjoyable.
We started with the Shrimp B. appetizer, which Shannon recommended, and it was cooked to perfection. Her suggestion of the veal chop with a light buttery garlic wine sauce was a standout, and the pork bracciole was a delightful nod to traditional Italian cuisine. Shannon's recommendations truly enhanced our meal, making each dish a memorable experience.
What sets Shannon apart is her dedication to creating memorable dining experiences. She took the time to explain each dish with enthusiasm and detail, making us feel special and well-cared for. Her ability to manage the dining room with grace and efficiency ensured that our meal was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.
The dessert, a beautifully presented tartufo, was the perfect end to a fantastic meal, thanks to Shannon's spot-on recommendation.
Shannon's outstanding service and her knack for making excellent recommendations make Aquaviva a must-visit. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, Shannon's efforts will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wait staff is very good hard working all deeserve raises and to keep their jobs for the holiday and then some best people ever so caring
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great night with a amazing staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We attended a family celebration in the downstairs party room. The decor was beautiful. The food and service were great. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is great! Great food and nice atmosphere plus really good service at the bar!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing and staff was wonderful and accommodating to my children's picky eating needs. The vodka sauce was a 10/10 and I'm a huge vodka sauce fan. Alyssa, thank you for your great kind service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, House Bread
Always a great experience! The half duck and filet entrees were absolutely amazing, and service is always so welcoming
I've been to this restaurant twice now and I have to say it's very exciting to know we have something on this level out here. This area is very difficult to find decent dining and this spot is beyond decent. Exceeded my expectations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heard great things. However, we did not experience the same several months ago. Cocktails were not good. The duck looked great but was overcooked. Pasta was good. Service was good but a bit overwhelmed. Perhaps short staffed. Friendly and helpful. May try again because of friends' recommendation. We'll see.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
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I had the crispy duck, and I must say was absolutely delicious.
Crispy on the outside / moist and tender on the inside.
Just as promised.
Just the way anyone who knows good duck
prefers it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! Best service, Best food, Best drinks! This place deserves 100 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dijon Salmon
Fourth time I’ve been here the food and service has always been good. Yesterday I ordered the whole duck when it came out I realized it was two legs with the thighs connected. The thigh bone was removed from one to confuse the normal person. I’m a butcher so I know it was two legs I complained that it was two legs and asked them to take it off the bill which they did feigning disbelief. As o was leaving I noticed the table next to me got two duck legs also. It’s clear to me that they are advertising a half a duck but serving two legs and thighs. Somthing fishy is going on here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Absolutely amazing food and impeccable and one of the best service I have ever had. We came for our 22nd anniversary. Definitely a great part of America is the service. They gave us free stuff not one not two but three: two expensive glasses of beer and wine and an ice cream dessert for our anniversary bought out by her. We got 2 papardelles, half roasted duck, meatballs and a rigatoni toscana, and truly it was an amazing experience and very fancy. The duck so crispy and the waitress put the sauce on the side to maximize the crispiness of the duck so it doesnt get moist which was very thoughtful that she planned ahead so much.
It was very cirspy and had a very juicy and succulint flavour itself and the sauce added a lot of richness. It was the perfect richness and saltiness and sweetness without being too much. The mashed potatoes were rich and even the broccoli. The pasta was excellent as well and not too salty and rich. Lastly the meatballs were superb and melted in my mouth, and the sauce was way anove average sauce cooked at home. We splurged bill was less than $200 which was quite good. On the note of the service they were very attentive and when one of our dishes were taking a long time she updated us many times about how long it would take in addition when our table took a little longer because how long it was busy. Overall fantastic flawless experience and highly recommend this!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Overpriced not that great food
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