I first ate at Laico's in 1988. I havent been there in the past twenty years so we were overdue. The changes, not so good.If you know Laico's you know it's tight inside, but everyone there understands that so there's no attitudes with accidentally bumps, etc. We're all in this together, so very much a chill group. However, you're never going to say this is elegant and roomy as a dining room.You will be waited on professionally and warmly, and you will have no problems with service. Top notch front of the house.However, the food missed the mark, in multiple places.The salad was boring, and despite the onions lacked any outstanding flavor. Counterpoint: the bread was terrific as always.The fried & spicy calamari was soft and mushy. Apparetnly this is due to the cooking method, which I urge them to abandon. Also, lots of tentacles so if you are Team Tentacle you are good to go, otherwise half your plate will get wasted.The scallop and spinach risotto missed the mark in every way. Scallops half-cooked -- we could see sear marks on only one side and the other side was definitely uncooked -- and the risotto was not creamy, or seasoned. Chef Ramsey would've lost his cool if he tasted this.The veal saltimboca was better -- veal perfect -- but the sauce was not really doing its job, and pairing it with pasta was (my) mistake, as this needed a starch and vegetable.Drinks were reasonable and as I mentioned, service was excellent. The total bill was more than reasonable, a near bargain actually in this current economic climate of "inflation". I give Laico's a lot of credit for not jumping on this artificial scarcity to make extra dollars... but pay cash because they did adopt that obnoxious "pass on the credit card fee" to their customers.I will have to return again and try my old favorites, but alas Mozarella en Carozza has left the menu. Hopefully the next trip will restore our faith.Parking: If you don't parallel park eat at the mall, this is not for you.
I thought I found a cute family friendly restaurant to go to with my mom, however that was not the case. The energy was off the moment we walked in. The waiter was not welcoming and didn’t crack a smile at us once but he sure did smile at every other table. We finally get our food and the table next to us is staring straight at us while we were eating, the lady next to us had the audacity to place her head in her hand and stare at us the whole time we were eating. We ordered the calamari it tasted as if it came straight from the freezer it was not fresh and it was soggy, we got baked artichokes that were also super soggy basically sitting in water. They have complimentary salad and bread or so we thought was complimentary because we didn’t order it and it was brought to us and every other table but they charged us for the salad. If I’m being honest the only good tasting thing there was the salad at least that was fresh. We then ask for the bill bc after that we were fed up with the service and the food so we pay and leave. We then get in our car and leave to which the Valet then demands a tip from even though we brought our car in and took our car out. Do not go here if you’re NOT Italian.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: House Salad
Melissa Antonucci
Went for my birthday Canned artichokes , greasy soggy zucchini fries, no pasta sauce on pasta, waiter handed me plates to hold while he cleared the table. Definately not authentic Italian food. Really disappointed with the whole experience. I almost cried.
Rossana V.
Excellent food and service. A staple in the neighborhood. The food is always fresh and the servers are accommodating, professional, and friendly.
Unicel F.
Came here for Valentine's Day as a recommendation. I love how this is located in the heart of a residential area - you definitely had locals at the bar enjoying the space. The dinner started with salad and the most delicious bread basket - yes the breads are made in house! Overall - authentic Italian dishes that tasted homemade and delicious. Expect huge portions, and overall pretty good price! It was quite busy, again likely because of Valentine's Day, but the service was fast and attentive. I would come here again just to get the eggplant rollatine. Yummy!
Steven Sedlak
Title: A Delicious Birthday Celebration at Laico's in Jersey City!Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently celebrated my birthday at Laico's in Jersey City, and it was a delightful experience overall. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the incredible pizza, which deserves all the praise it can get. The flavors were rich, the crust was perfectly crisp, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. Laico's truly knows how to create an exceptional pizza that satisfies the taste buds.The ambiance at Laico's is warm and inviting, making it a great place to celebrate special occasions. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive atmosphere of the restaurant. The birthday celebration was made even more memorable by the attentive service and the welcoming environment.However, I must mention one small drawback that prevented me from giving a perfect 5-star rating. The bread served at Laico's, unfortunately, was on the hard side. While I appreciate a good crust, the bread's hardness was a bit more than expected. Despite this minor flaw, the rest of the meal, especially the outstanding pizza, more than made up for it.In conclusion, Laico's in Jersey City is an excellent choice for a birthday celebration or any special occasion. The pizza alone is worth the visit, and the overall experience is sure to leave you satisfied. I highly recommend giving Laico's a try for a memorable dining experience with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Thomas J.
The food is the worst I have ever eaten in my life I will never step one foot in this place ever again
Carolynn Calandra
The food is pretty good and haven’t been here since 1995. It’s still delicious! My advice don’t sit in the back of the restaurant because the servers are going in and out of the kitchen and the door to the kitchen keeps slamming, not cool. The bar area looks like the cozy spot to eat a mealParking: It’s on a residential street and after a snowstorm, still got spot but went to dinner early
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms
Divya Dodhia
Amazing food & friendliest service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J BC
Classic Jersey Italian spot. Feels like a scene out of Goodfellas. Food is very good. Service is great they really hustle. Looks like it in someone’s home. Interior alone is worth visit.
We ate here a few years ago, three generations deep, and everyone still talks about how great the food was...and an amazing atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chris Rojas
A restaurant that has rested on its Old reputation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Sarah Apicella Biegel
Best chicken parm !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Rich Inzana
Hidden Gem, even valet parking, reservations are a must. Food is outstanding!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Fried Calamari
keila rosario
Loved the food, ambience, price, literally everything! Haven’t had such good food in a long time. Everything was spot on, the flavor, the portions, the options. Will definitely be returning!
I first ate at Laico's in 1988. I havent been there in the past twenty years so we were overdue. The changes, not so good.If you know Laico's you know it's tight inside, but everyone there understands that so there's no attitudes with accidentally bumps, etc. We're all in this together, so very much a chill group. However, you're never going to say this is elegant and roomy as a dining room.You will be waited on professionally and warmly, and you will have no problems with service. Top notch front of the house.However, the food missed the mark, in multiple places.The salad was boring, and despite the onions lacked any outstanding flavor. Counterpoint: the bread was terrific as always.The fried & spicy calamari was soft and mushy. Apparetnly this is due to the cooking method, which I urge them to abandon. Also, lots of tentacles so if you are Team Tentacle you are good to go, otherwise half your plate will get wasted.The scallop and spinach risotto missed the mark in every way. Scallops half-cooked -- we could see sear marks on only one side and the other side was definitely uncooked -- and the risotto was not creamy, or seasoned. Chef Ramsey would've lost his cool if he tasted this.The veal saltimboca was better -- veal perfect -- but the sauce was not really doing its job, and pairing it with pasta was (my) mistake, as this needed a starch and vegetable.Drinks were reasonable and as I mentioned, service was excellent. The total bill was more than reasonable, a near bargain actually in this current economic climate of "inflation". I give Laico's a lot of credit for not jumping on this artificial scarcity to make extra dollars... but pay cash because they did adopt that obnoxious "pass on the credit card fee" to their customers.I will have to return again and try my old favorites, but alas Mozarella en Carozza has left the menu. Hopefully the next trip will restore our faith.Parking: If you don't parallel park eat at the mall, this is not for you.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
I thought I found a cute family friendly restaurant to go to with my mom, however that was not the case. The energy was off the moment we walked in. The waiter was not welcoming and didn’t crack a smile at us once but he sure did smile at every other table. We finally get our food and the table next to us is staring straight at us while we were eating, the lady next to us had the audacity to place her head in her hand and stare at us the whole time we were eating. We ordered the calamari it tasted as if it came straight from the freezer it was not fresh and it was soggy, we got baked artichokes that were also super soggy basically sitting in water. They have complimentary salad and bread or so we thought was complimentary because we didn’t order it and it was brought to us and every other table but they charged us for the salad. If I’m being honest the only good tasting thing there was the salad at least that was fresh. We then ask for the bill bc after that we were fed up with the service and the food so we pay and leave. We then get in our car and leave to which the Valet then demands a tip from even though we brought our car in and took our car out. Do not go here if you’re NOT Italian.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: House Salad
Went for my birthday Canned artichokes , greasy soggy zucchini fries, no pasta sauce on pasta, waiter handed me plates to hold while he cleared the table. Definately not authentic Italian food. Really disappointed with the whole experience. I almost cried.
Excellent food and service. A staple in the neighborhood. The food is always fresh and the servers are accommodating, professional, and friendly.
Came here for Valentine's Day as a recommendation. I love how this is located in the heart of a residential area - you definitely had locals at the bar enjoying the space. The dinner started with salad and the most delicious bread basket - yes the breads are made in house! Overall - authentic Italian dishes that tasted homemade and delicious. Expect huge portions, and overall pretty good price! It was quite busy, again likely because of Valentine's Day, but the service was fast and attentive. I would come here again just to get the eggplant rollatine. Yummy!
Title: A Delicious Birthday Celebration at Laico's in Jersey City!Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently celebrated my birthday at Laico's in Jersey City, and it was a delightful experience overall. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the incredible pizza, which deserves all the praise it can get. The flavors were rich, the crust was perfectly crisp, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. Laico's truly knows how to create an exceptional pizza that satisfies the taste buds.The ambiance at Laico's is warm and inviting, making it a great place to celebrate special occasions. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive atmosphere of the restaurant. The birthday celebration was made even more memorable by the attentive service and the welcoming environment.However, I must mention one small drawback that prevented me from giving a perfect 5-star rating. The bread served at Laico's, unfortunately, was on the hard side. While I appreciate a good crust, the bread's hardness was a bit more than expected. Despite this minor flaw, the rest of the meal, especially the outstanding pizza, more than made up for it.In conclusion, Laico's in Jersey City is an excellent choice for a birthday celebration or any special occasion. The pizza alone is worth the visit, and the overall experience is sure to leave you satisfied. I highly recommend giving Laico's a try for a memorable dining experience with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food is the worst I have ever eaten in my life I will never step one foot in this place ever again
The food is pretty good and haven’t been here since 1995. It’s still delicious! My advice don’t sit in the back of the restaurant because the servers are going in and out of the kitchen and the door to the kitchen keeps slamming, not cool. The bar area looks like the cozy spot to eat a mealParking: It’s on a residential street and after a snowstorm, still got spot but went to dinner early
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms
Amazing food & friendliest service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic Jersey Italian spot. Feels like a scene out of Goodfellas. Food is very good. Service is great they really hustle. Looks like it in someone’s home. Interior alone is worth visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We ate here a few years ago, three generations deep, and everyone still talks about how great the food was...and an amazing atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A restaurant that has rested on its Old reputation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Best chicken parm !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Hidden Gem, even valet parking, reservations are a must. Food is outstanding!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Fried Calamari
Loved the food, ambience, price, literally everything! Haven’t had such good food in a long time. Everything was spot on, the flavor, the portions, the options. Will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5