We have been going to Caffe Anello since it was a small venue without a liquor license. It used to be a good experience and a good value...sadly, that is no longer the case. Why? Here are the details of our dinner (for 4) last night: After being seated (by owner Joe Napoletano who makes a point of remembering your name), we could tell right away our waiter had no idea what he was doing, since he didn't know the difference between a Martini and a Margarita. When we asked what kind of vodka was available for a martini, he had to check twice before we got an answer. It was also very difficult to understand a word he said. That's Ok, we said, we'll give him the benefit of the doubt. We ordered 2 starters- the Meatballs (fan favorite) and the Garlic Shrimp. After about 15 mins, the starters came, but no drinks. Meatballs were good, shrimp was OK. After asking (twice) for the drinks, they finally came out after another 10 minutes (the starters were eaten by then). I ordered a dry Ketel One martini up with olives. Before I took a sip, I knew it was off b/c I could smell the vermouth. We thought it best to involve Joe at this point, who took the original and replaced it with another one. Unfortunately, the result was the same - a martini with a massive amount of vermouth. What kind of bartender doesn't know the meaning of "dry"? (obviously the Caffe Anello bartender....since "dry" means a whisper of vermouth, if any). When it was clear I didn't like the 2nd attempt, Joe actually looked irritated. So I just kept it since I was giving up at this point. The mains we had were the wild salmon (x2), the dirty pork chop and the NY strip. The waiter messed up our side dishes, but by now we actually expected that. The wild salmon was uninspiring (was it really "wild caught"? Of course the waiter had no idea) as was the NY strip. Dirty pork chop was decent. The best course was the dessert - a Reese's choco pie (very good). And what was the bill for 2 starters, 4 mains, and 5 drinks (4 cocktails and a glass of red wine)? $280 without tip. Poor service, uninspired food/drinks and $70/person? Not a winning formula, and sadly our days of going here are over.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Homemade Meatballs
Maciej Butrym
Very friendly and welcoming. Food was pretty good. Dessert was great. Will try again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Shortcake
Laura Adrianna
I heard wonderful things about this place so my fiance and I decided to go out for a date night to see if this would be a good spot for our rehearsal dinner.
The dinner, the drinks and dessert was PERFECT
We were so pleased that we booked our rehearsal dinner that night. We look forward to that day as well as many future date nights ! Thanks to Johnny the owner for accommodating us and the entire staff for excellent service.
Lisa Carson
What a great atmosphere and what lovely people. Very personable. The food was really just perfect. Delicious. Very authentic and homemade.
Domenick Ghione
My wife and I recently held our daughters baptism reception at Cafe Anello. From booking the location to the final moments of the party Chef Johnny and his team made sure to make the experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. The venue itself makes you feel like you're at home, their food was delicious, and drinks were some of the best we've had. My only regret was not going here sooner! I grew up in with a heavy italian background and have high expectations in regard to italian dishes. This was far exceeded with each plate that came out. All the while their pricing is more than fair for everything they do and supply.
I’m afraid to post this WONDERFUL GEM because everyone will want to go now…. This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE RESTAURANT! I LOVE Cafe Anello since day one! Enough said!
this is my absolute "go-to" place - always welcomed with a smile - the servers are pleasant and accommodating without being overbearing; they allow you to enjoy your experience and still stay on top of everything - and the food, the food, is simply fabulous and very high quality and always delicious - a truly overall wonderful experience; every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Lynch
We love the food here … fabulous!! The staff is amazing as well! Felt like family!! Service is top notch! This is definitely our top favorite restaurant!
Wonderful local restaurant with good food & good service. The owner welcomed us & later, both he & a chef stopped by our table to visit with us - he remembered all of our names & there were six of us. Four of us had Branzino with a side of sautéed Broccoli Rabe that was excellent and my husband had chicken Francese & he said that was very good also. We were sonewhat full after the meal, so three of us shared a large piece of strawberry shortcake that was excellent - very light & fresh. I'm sure we'll go back.
We had the burrata, dirty pork chop, & chicken anello. The pork chop was very good. The chicken and burrata were fine. Felt the price of the food didn’t match the quality. Atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
John Stein
Amazing experience! Been multiple times and the staff is just awesome. Johnny and Alissa treat every customer like family and the food is always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Meatballs
Silvia
Everything about this place was excellent. The owner welcomes you at the door, extremely nice. The service was great. The best veal I ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Bracco
Was there for a private party. I've seen rave reviews for this restaurant but I don't think a family-style dinner is fair to judge from. If I dine here another time on my own, I'll update my review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
John McNulty
Food was outstanding same as the service. I would highly recommend this restaurant
We have been going to Caffe Anello since it was a small venue without a liquor license. It used to be a good experience and a good value...sadly, that is no longer the case. Why? Here are the details of our dinner (for 4) last night: After being seated (by owner Joe Napoletano who makes a point of remembering your name), we could tell right away our waiter had no idea what he was doing, since he didn't know the difference between a Martini and a Margarita. When we asked what kind of vodka was available for a martini, he had to check twice before we got an answer. It was also very difficult to understand a word he said. That's Ok, we said, we'll give him the benefit of the doubt. We ordered 2 starters- the Meatballs (fan favorite) and the Garlic Shrimp. After about 15 mins, the starters came, but no drinks. Meatballs were good, shrimp was OK. After asking (twice) for the drinks, they finally came out after another 10 minutes (the starters were eaten by then). I ordered a dry Ketel One martini up with olives. Before I took a sip, I knew it was off b/c I could smell the vermouth. We thought it best to involve Joe at this point, who took the original and replaced it with another one. Unfortunately, the result was the same - a martini with a massive amount of vermouth. What kind of bartender doesn't know the meaning of "dry"? (obviously the Caffe Anello bartender....since "dry" means a whisper of vermouth, if any). When it was clear I didn't like the 2nd attempt, Joe actually looked irritated. So I just kept it since I was giving up at this point. The mains we had were the wild salmon (x2), the dirty pork chop and the NY strip. The waiter messed up our side dishes, but by now we actually expected that. The wild salmon was uninspiring (was it really "wild caught"? Of course the waiter had no idea) as was the NY strip. Dirty pork chop was decent. The best course was the dessert - a Reese's choco pie (very good). And what was the bill for 2 starters, 4 mains, and 5 drinks (4 cocktails and a glass of red wine)? $280 without tip. Poor service, uninspired food/drinks and $70/person? Not a winning formula, and sadly our days of going here are over.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Homemade Meatballs
Very friendly and welcoming. Food was pretty good. Dessert was great. Will try again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Shortcake
I heard wonderful things about this place so my fiance and I decided to go out for a date night to see if this would be a good spot for our rehearsal dinner.
The dinner, the drinks and dessert was PERFECT
We were so pleased that we booked our rehearsal dinner that night. We look forward to that day as well as many future date nights ! Thanks to Johnny the owner for accommodating us and the entire staff for excellent service.
What a great atmosphere and what lovely people. Very personable. The food was really just perfect. Delicious. Very authentic and homemade.
My wife and I recently held our daughters baptism reception at Cafe Anello. From booking the location to the final moments of the party Chef Johnny and his team made sure to make the experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. The venue itself makes you feel like you're at home, their food was delicious, and drinks were some of the best we've had. My only regret was not going here sooner! I grew up in with a heavy italian background and have high expectations in regard to italian dishes. This was far exceeded with each plate that came out. All the while their pricing is more than fair for everything they do and supply.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese Salad, Homemade Meatballs, Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Shrimp
I’m afraid to post this WONDERFUL GEM because everyone will want to go now…. This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE RESTAURANT! I LOVE Cafe Anello since day one! Enough said!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Shortcake, Homemade Meatballs, Chicken Parmesan, Fried Artichokes, All’ Amatriciana, Garlic Shrimp
Food quality is dismal and prices are excessive.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
this is my absolute "go-to" place - always welcomed with a smile - the servers are pleasant and accommodating without being overbearing; they allow you to enjoy your experience and still stay on top of everything - and the food, the food, is simply fabulous and very high quality and always delicious - a truly overall wonderful experience; every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love the food here … fabulous!! The staff is amazing as well! Felt like family!! Service is top notch! This is definitely our top favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Homemade Meatballs
Wonderful local restaurant with good food & good service. The owner welcomed us & later, both he & a chef stopped by our table to visit with us - he remembered all of our names & there were six of us. Four of us had Branzino with a side of sautéed Broccoli Rabe that was excellent and my husband had chicken Francese & he said that was very good also. We were sonewhat full after the meal, so three of us shared a large piece of strawberry shortcake that was excellent - very light & fresh. I'm sure we'll go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Shortcake
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We had the burrata, dirty pork chop, & chicken anello. The pork chop was very good. The chicken and burrata were fine. Felt the price of the food didn’t match the quality. Atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Amazing experience! Been multiple times and the staff is just awesome. Johnny and Alissa treat every customer like family and the food is always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Meatballs
Everything about this place was excellent. The owner welcomes you at the door, extremely nice. The service was great. The best veal I ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was there for a private party. I've seen rave reviews for this restaurant but I don't think a family-style dinner is fair to judge from. If I dine here another time on my own, I'll update my review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was outstanding same as the service. I would highly recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Shortcake
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