Highlight birthday for a friend turned our dining experience sour with our server Brian. We have been customers for over ten years bringing family and friends during memorable times to celebrate. When you are expected to leave in 1.5 hours and server takes twenty minutes to bring drinks and take food order it leaves very little time to enjoy a meal never mind a celebration dessert! The appetizers came out warm and meal was good but at this price point it should have been better executed. Server offered dessert, but at this point and feeling way too rushed we passed. Thankfully, a local restaurant slipped us in so we could have dessert and finish our celebration night. The icing on the cake was when we left there were 3 tables open, with only one party waiting to be seated. The dining experience at Brando's is all about them and not the customer. Plenty of restaurants in area that offer better service, food and respect repeat customers. We won't be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bone in Veal Parmesan
Sean Jaworsky-Traina
First time coming here. The food was incredible. It was a wonderful experience. Our server was wonderful. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica D.
Amazing service, very flavorful food and plate presentation was great, portions are substantial. Save room for dessert!! Really pleased with this experience as it was our first time here ? will recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maureen C.
Food, Service and Ambiance were exceptional! Bravo. Recommend the filet Mignon. But the Eggplant appetizer was just amazing. Dessert. The pistachio ice cream cake OMG!!
Vince Tiberi
Been wanting to try for a while, and did not disappoint. great service, food fantastic and interior well done. Love the tin pan ceilings. Can't wait to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta and Meatballs, Seafood Fra Diavolo, Eggplant Tower, Pistachio Ice Cream Cake, Grilled Octopus
Laura Zaccaria
Not a fan of burned meatballs. Otherwise the food was very good.
Francesco I.
I visited Brando's a year ago. Everything was perfect so I decided to come back. This time I have to say it was a big disappointment. We ordered the Octopus, Angoletti, Lolipop Lamb Chops, and Clams Oregenata for Appetizers. The octopus was terrible. It had a fishy smell to it and the red wine sauce was watery and not reduced properly. The lamb chops and other appetizers were good I didn't care for the Agnellotti. Main courses we ordered the KC steak, seafood fra Diablo, Parpadelle Toscana, and Veal Chop Parmigiana. The veal chop looked nothing like the picture with nice white mozzarella. It looked liked they reused a breaded veal chop and put it back in the oven. Pay attention to the picture I post and the actual picture of the Veal Chop Parmigiana on their website. The Pasta dishes both of them were dry and had no taste whatsoever except the pepper burning your tongue. The steak was good and cooked well. Dessert we had the pistachio ice cream cake which was delicious. Overall for the price you pay the restaurant doesn't warrant a return. It's very unfortunate because to find proper Italian food in NJ is very difficult. Consistency is key.
Gloria
Brando's transports you from the shore to New York City with it's glamorous, cozy atmosphere and it's menu of rich Italian dishes. Their pasta dishes are divine. I was a bit disappointed with the Beggars Purses appetizer though. I would go back but I wouldn't get that app. The service at Brando's is great. They have a very attentive, professional staff.
Wanted a special place for a milestone birthday for my son and chose Brando’s. Food was very good & service is impeccable. Be prepared because it is on the pricey sideParking: Parking can be tough. Main Street parking is free but good luck finding a spot. We parked diagonally across the street at a municipal lot you pay for through an app.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ice Cream Cake
Barbara A.
Food was very good but it was so loud! Early in-season dinner so it was packed. Would not suggest visiting if you want to have a conversation with your companions. But if you're not interested in atmosphere, the food is very good.
Jessica K
Gnocchi plate was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi - Three Way
Jasmin A.
Delicious all the way through! Failed to take pics of apps but the Clams Oreganato and Purses were delicious. The meals were the stars of the night! Would certainly return here, everything was great! Strict on time seated but they are so quick with the food that you don't have to worry and you never feel rushed. Wonderful ambiance and service was spectacular!
Dustin Brown Comedian
Could use about 6 to 12 inches of more space around the tables by the bar to the servers could get around the table and I dont bump elbows with my neighbor (which actually happened) but everything was amazing as always. Highly recommend.
Great menu and food quality to match. Great signature drinks. Highscale atmosphere and pricing, but well worth it. Thank you. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking is a NIGHTMAREAnd go with another coupleParking: Nightmare on street parking forget about ittttt impossible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Tower, Octopus Appetizer
Highlight birthday for a friend turned our dining experience sour with our server Brian. We have been customers for over ten years bringing family and friends during memorable times to celebrate. When you are expected to leave in 1.5 hours and server takes twenty minutes to bring drinks and take food order it leaves very little time to enjoy a meal never mind a celebration dessert! The appetizers came out warm and meal was good but at this price point it should have been better executed. Server offered dessert, but at this point and feeling way too rushed we passed. Thankfully, a local restaurant slipped us in so we could have dessert and finish our celebration night. The icing on the cake was when we left there were 3 tables open, with only one party waiting to be seated. The dining experience at Brando's is all about them and not the customer. Plenty of restaurants in area that offer better service, food and respect repeat customers. We won't be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bone in Veal Parmesan
First time coming here. The food was incredible. It was a wonderful experience. Our server was wonderful. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service, very flavorful food and plate presentation was great, portions are substantial. Save room for dessert!! Really pleased with this experience as it was our first time here ? will recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, Service and Ambiance were exceptional! Bravo. Recommend the filet Mignon. But the Eggplant appetizer was just amazing. Dessert. The pistachio ice cream cake OMG!!
Been wanting to try for a while, and did not disappoint. great service, food fantastic and interior well done. Love the tin pan ceilings. Can't wait to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta and Meatballs, Seafood Fra Diavolo, Eggplant Tower, Pistachio Ice Cream Cake, Grilled Octopus
Not a fan of burned meatballs. Otherwise the food was very good.
I visited Brando's a year ago. Everything was perfect so I decided to come back. This time I have to say it was a big disappointment. We ordered the Octopus, Angoletti, Lolipop Lamb Chops, and Clams Oregenata for Appetizers. The octopus was terrible. It had a fishy smell to it and the red wine sauce was watery and not reduced properly. The lamb chops and other appetizers were good I didn't care for the Agnellotti. Main courses we ordered the KC steak, seafood fra Diablo, Parpadelle Toscana, and Veal Chop Parmigiana. The veal chop looked nothing like the picture with nice white mozzarella. It looked liked they reused a breaded veal chop and put it back in the oven. Pay attention to the picture I post and the actual picture of the Veal Chop Parmigiana on their website. The Pasta dishes both of them were dry and had no taste whatsoever except the pepper burning your tongue. The steak was good and cooked well. Dessert we had the pistachio ice cream cake which was delicious. Overall for the price you pay the restaurant doesn't warrant a return. It's very unfortunate because to find proper Italian food in NJ is very difficult. Consistency is key.
Brando's transports you from the shore to New York City with it's glamorous, cozy atmosphere and it's menu of rich Italian dishes. Their pasta dishes are divine. I was a bit disappointed with the Beggars Purses appetizer though. I would go back but I wouldn't get that app. The service at Brando's is great. They have a very attentive, professional staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta and Meatballs
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Wanted a special place for a milestone birthday for my son and chose Brando’s. Food was very good & service is impeccable. Be prepared because it is on the pricey sideParking: Parking can be tough. Main Street parking is free but good luck finding a spot. We parked diagonally across the street at a municipal lot you pay for through an app.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ice Cream Cake
Food was very good but it was so loud! Early in-season dinner so it was packed. Would not suggest visiting if you want to have a conversation with your companions. But if you're not interested in atmosphere, the food is very good.
Gnocchi plate was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi - Three Way
Delicious all the way through! Failed to take pics of apps but the Clams Oreganato and Purses were delicious. The meals were the stars of the night! Would certainly return here, everything was great! Strict on time seated but they are so quick with the food that you don't have to worry and you never feel rushed. Wonderful ambiance and service was spectacular!
Could use about 6 to 12 inches of more space around the tables by the bar to the servers could get around the table and I dont bump elbows with my neighbor (which actually happened) but everything was amazing as always. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5