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A photo of Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(554)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hazlet
Booked 5 times today
Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet serves fresh Italian favorites made right on premises, with many items including sausage, parpadelle, and tiramisu. Reviews praise the food's freshness and flavor, with one reviewer even stating it's 'as good as my Italian grandmother'. The restaurant's friendly service, reasonable prices, and great atmosphere are consistently praised in reviews. The restaurant's authenticity is further confirmed by its regulars who have been coming for years.
A photo of Il Colosseo - New Jersey restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(854)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 23 times today
Old World restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes and traditional brick oven pizza in the heart of Brooklyn NY & Red Bank NJ ,Now serving Signature Cocktail and Imported wine from Italy
A photo of Trattoria Toscana restaurant
3.9
Excellent(9)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Middletown
Booked 13 times today
Experience the Flavors of Tuscany at our Italian RestaurantExperience authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients accompanied by the best selection of wines. Our burger menu and wide array of meat choices transforms our Italian Restaurant into Italian steakhouse
A photo of Limoncello at Piazza di Roma restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(25)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 1 time today
Since 1997 Piazza di Roma has been the Ultimate Space for amazing Weddings, Events and Corporate Functions. In 2020 Life Gave us Lemons & we created Limoncello at Piazza di Roma. A full service picturesque garden restaurant, featuring our own organic seasonal farm to table vegetables & imported Italian ingredients. Come enjoy our incredible authentic Sicilian/Italian cuisine and be transported to the back streets of Italy. Try our Nonna's traditional Bracciola, Veal Spiedini, or our popular Double Bone Stuffed Pork Chop and there is always room for Nonna's Sunday Sauce (not gravy). Full service cocktail bar available. Try our signature Limoncello Spritzer, Espresso Martini or Aperol Spritz. Seasonal outdoor dining available, first come first service based on the weather. But don't let the weather deter, indoor dining always available. We require a credit card to secure reservations. No shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to $25 per person c
A photo of Char Steakhouse - Red Bank restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2991)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Red Bank
Booked 30 times today
Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.
A photo of The Greek Spot restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(591)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Red Bank
Booked 14 times today
The Greek Spot is loved for its authentic Greek cuisine and friendly service, as noted in multiple reviews. One reviewer noted that it's the 'spot' to get your 'greek' fix, and another mentioned the food being 'very authentic'. The family-owned business prides itself on creating a 'little slice of Greece' with its home-cooked dishes and great service.
A photo of Osteria Cucina Rustica restaurant
4.5
Awesome(539)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Marlboro
Booked 25 times today
*Call for reservations*Osteria translated in Italian literally means "a place where the owner hosts his guests." At Osteria Cucina Rustica we follow in that tradition. Life long friends Steven Botta and Angelo Bongiovanni have collaborated to design and recreate an authentic Osteria. A warm atmosphere along with impeccable service and family recipes make for an unparalleled dining experience. We begin with the freshest ingredients of the highest quality all prepared to order using family recipes passed down from generation to generation. The astronomic experience begins with the hospitality from the moment you walk through the iron forged doors. Next is the food where the love is present in each dish. The house made pasta to the freshest seafood to the dry aged steaks and our unique desserts made daily by our pastry chef make our uniqueness discernible. The Bongiovanni and Botta families welcome you to Osteria, where we promise that you will come as a guest and leave as family.
A photo of Sofia's Taqueria - Old Bridge restaurant
4.3
Awesome(136)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Brunswick
Booked 9 times today
Sofia's featuresand an outdoor courtyard of carefully curated furniture and decor that create the perfect mix of authentic ambiance, playful sophistication, and an energetic vibe. Gourmet food, hand crafted cocktails, and over 100 tequilas and mezcals are the focus of our passionate and talented staff.Sofia's Old Bridge is hand curated with authentic decor, and a private event space.
A photo of Gargiulos Tinton Falls restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1217)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tinton Falls
Booked 24 times today
After serving classic Neapolitan Cuisine for over 50 years in Brooklyn, three generations later, the Russo family has decided to bring the Gargiulo’s to Tinton Falls, New Jersey! Bringing along the food you love, the family traditions you cherish, and new memories that will last a lifetime – all without having to cross two bridges!’
A photo of Buona Sera restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1709)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 9 times today
(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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  • BethVIP
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 13, 2024
    This is our go-to place, brought another couple tonight, and they loved it as much as we do. We had the perfect table in the back, and it was nice and big to fit all our great choices. The food was excellent, and my husband said it was the best pork chop he had ever had. Everyone left happy! 😊
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    Il Colosseo - New JerseyPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Red Bank
    4.8
  • J
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    Seated right away. It was decorated very nice for the holidays. Many choices on the menu to choose from. Our food was excellent including a side of meatballs that were sooooo good. I made an additional reservation while there to go between Christmas and New Years with additional family members to gather during the holidays. Looking forward to going back .
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    Assaggini di Roma - HazletPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hazlet
    4.9
  • ANTHONY
    New York City •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 6, 2024
    Staff was warm and friendly. Drinks were made well and you need to know your wine so not to over pay. The did was above average but not great. The specials were excellent but over priced. It's a very nice restaurant but it looks too much like the old Chinese restaurant. They need to make it more authentic Italian with the decor. We had a good time but I'm not sure we will go back. I'm very particular about my Italian food and I prefer other restaurants over this one. Time will tell.
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    Trattoria ToscanaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Middletown
    3.9
  • Lisa
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 5, 2024
    Our waitress was wonderful we were seated immediately and our appetizers came out in a timely manner and were great we ordered the mussels and the ackee toastones our main meal was jerk chicken and the red snapper which was also very delicious
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    The Grotto Authentic Caribbean CuisinePrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Bedford-Stuyvesant
    3.5
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    The ambiance and scenery is just amazing .. love coming here. Feels like we are part of the family whenever we go to Limoncello. From the food to the service it never disappoints!
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    Limoncello at Piazza di RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Matawan
    4.7

Discover best authentic restaurants in Holmdel

Explore the vibrant dining scene in Holmdel, Monmouth, New Jersey, where authenticity is at the heart of its culinary offerings. This location boasts an array of restaurants that specialize in providing authentic dining experiences, capturing the essence of their respective cuisines with a strong emphasis on traditional cooking methods and high-quality ingredients. Ideal for food enthusiasts looking to indulge in genuine flavors, each restaurant in this area reflects a commitment to culinary excellence and authenticity. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, these eateries promise not only a meal but a truly immersive cultural experience. Whether you're craving robust Italian, traditional American, or exotic international dishes, Holmdel serves as a culinary hub that satisfies diverse palates with authenticity and expertise. Enjoy the blend of friendly service and authentic dishes that make each dining experience in Holmdel unique and memorable.

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