The food here was absolutely delicious. The stuffed rigatoni was hand made in house and both filling and vodka sauce absolutely delicious. The chicken was fried too juicy perfection and the peppers on top light and in perfect balance. Even the calamari was incredible.This is definitely a hidden gem as the exterior is quite plain. We almost walked past. Interior is also older but quite charming and our waitress lovely and helpful. We will definitely be back for more delicious dishes!
Might be a little too cozy but I don’t care. Great atmosphere.Food was good: apps tasted good and the main meal was a huge plate.Service was great. Server made sure everything was going well and everyone was satisfied with what they ordered.Will be back.
Pros: cozy kitschy dining room (almost too cozy) with great oldies music soundtrack. A quick Uber ride from home. Cons: waited two hours for terrible food. Penne with chicken and sausage tasted like cardboard, marinara must have been poured straight out of the can of Hunts. Spouse found a piece of steel wool in his dinner. Dining room was so cozy there was a near collision. Looked like only two overworked servers serving. Overall awful experience. Will not be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cynthia Guarini
Our server was amazing. Food was just ok. The other server was attentive and kind as well. Pours were sub par.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
CJ
Awesome, awesome spot. Food from apps to entrees (I had chicken parm) are generous portions and VERY good. We went here with a group of 12 for my birthday and not only was service good, the staff were so nice & fun. We kept adding music to the jukebox and when it was clear the rest of the restaurant patrons were also enjoying it, they turned it up a bit we all sang and the staff were soaking it up. We loved them (even the cooks were enjoying it!). All in all, quaint spot, but if you go with friends and want to shut the place down on a weekend night, they're happy to give you an unforgettable night.Highly recommended and we will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Ann Chen
Went in on a Monday night. Ordered the stuffed rigatoni marinara. Waited 45 mins for the food to come out and it was literally just rigatoni in marinara sauce. Not stuffed with anything and no cheese, meat or anything else in the dish. So basically I waited 45 mins for something I could have made at home in 10 mins. I wouldn't have minded the wait if the food had been good.The waitress did a great job even though she was handling 5 tables and a full bar by herself.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Elizabeth F.
Watch out for extra charges on your bill. I think they charge a gratuity amount without telling you. Second time that our check was inflated. The food was mediocre. Food delivery was slow, but the server was friendly. There is an old time feel to the place, but it also feels too run down. There are much better places to eat in jersey city.
David Lee
Stumbled into this restaurant while looking for Italian food near Liberty Landing Marina on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. Could not be more pleased about our dinner as well as the service. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Minutillo
Excellent dining experience in an iconic Jersey City institution. Highly recommend!
Great food! Love the Bitsy Porkchops, Chicken Murphy, long hots with potatoes, broccoli rabe, pasta dishes! Everything
K S.
Restaraunt made delicious classic Italian food and the staff was friendly/funny/helpful.
Joanna J.
Authentic Italian food. Clams oreganata, artichoke francaise, any of the pastas, Chicken parm, sole francaise. It's excellent food. Home style vibe very neighborhood friendly. When you walk into the restaurant you don't feel like you're in the gentrified part of Jersey City. Kind of feels like you go back in time.If you drink wine bring a healthy appetite because they have heavy pours. I don't drink anymore so next time I go I'll skip the wine and just enjoy their cozy and delicious food options.Service is impeccable and friendly.
The food here was absolutely delicious. The stuffed rigatoni was hand made in house and both filling and vodka sauce absolutely delicious. The chicken was fried too juicy perfection and the peppers on top light and in perfect balance. Even the calamari was incredible.This is definitely a hidden gem as the exterior is quite plain. We almost walked past. Interior is also older but quite charming and our waitress lovely and helpful. We will definitely be back for more delicious dishes!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Milanese, Vodka Sauce, Penne with Vodka Sauce, Fried Calamari
Might be a little too cozy but I don’t care. Great atmosphere.Food was good: apps tasted good and the main meal was a huge plate.Service was great. Server made sure everything was going well and everyone was satisfied with what they ordered.Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steam Mussels, Chicken Parmesan, Fried Calamari
No more all you can eat thursdays but foods still
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pros: cozy kitschy dining room (almost too cozy) with great oldies music soundtrack. A quick Uber ride from home. Cons: waited two hours for terrible food. Penne with chicken and sausage tasted like cardboard, marinara must have been poured straight out of the can of Hunts. Spouse found a piece of steel wool in his dinner. Dining room was so cozy there was a near collision. Looked like only two overworked servers serving. Overall awful experience. Will not be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Our server was amazing. Food was just ok. The other server was attentive and kind as well. Pours were sub par.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Awesome, awesome spot. Food from apps to entrees (I had chicken parm) are generous portions and VERY good. We went here with a group of 12 for my birthday and not only was service good, the staff were so nice & fun. We kept adding music to the jukebox and when it was clear the rest of the restaurant patrons were also enjoying it, they turned it up a bit we all sang and the staff were soaking it up. We loved them (even the cooks were enjoying it!). All in all, quaint spot, but if you go with friends and want to shut the place down on a weekend night, they're happy to give you an unforgettable night.Highly recommended and we will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Went in on a Monday night. Ordered the stuffed rigatoni marinara. Waited 45 mins for the food to come out and it was literally just rigatoni in marinara sauce. Not stuffed with anything and no cheese, meat or anything else in the dish. So basically I waited 45 mins for something I could have made at home in 10 mins. I wouldn't have minded the wait if the food had been good.The waitress did a great job even though she was handling 5 tables and a full bar by herself.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Watch out for extra charges on your bill. I think they charge a gratuity amount without telling you. Second time that our check was inflated. The food was mediocre. Food delivery was slow, but the server was friendly. There is an old time feel to the place, but it also feels too run down. There are much better places to eat in jersey city.
Stumbled into this restaurant while looking for Italian food near Liberty Landing Marina on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. Could not be more pleased about our dinner as well as the service. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent dining experience in an iconic Jersey City institution. Highly recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food! Love the Bitsy Porkchops, Chicken Murphy, long hots with potatoes, broccoli rabe, pasta dishes! Everything
Restaraunt made delicious classic Italian food and the staff was friendly/funny/helpful.
Authentic Italian food. Clams oreganata, artichoke francaise, any of the pastas, Chicken parm, sole francaise. It's excellent food. Home style vibe very neighborhood friendly. When you walk into the restaurant you don't feel like you're in the gentrified part of Jersey City. Kind of feels like you go back in time.If you drink wine bring a healthy appetite because they have heavy pours. I don't drink anymore so next time I go I'll skip the wine and just enjoy their cozy and delicious food options.Service is impeccable and friendly.
Lovely family owned Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding, Vodka Sauce, Chicken Parmesan
Dinner was excellent here, we really had a great time. Service was good too