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    I Cavallini in Colts Neck:

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    You will probably receive overwhelmingly favorable opinions of I Cavallini.  My one experience there several months ago may make my opinion the lone dissenting voice.  That a reservation may be tough to get on a weekend is not surprising since the restaurant is quite small (maybe 15-20 tables).  I was in a party of 4.  I started with the beet salad and the others I think had mixed salads.  The salads were fine, nothing exceptional.  For dinner I had the crispy branzino.  This was disappointing.  The serving size was small compared to the other entrees.  The preparation was way too salty for my liking and I'm not usually sensitive to oversalted food.  My wife was similarly disappointed with her filet mignon.  The meat itself was fork tender, but the saucing wasn't to her liking.  Our dining companions seemed to fare better with their veal chop and salmon.  The veal chop looked really good.  I know that each couple shared a dessert, but nothing that I remember now.  Service was not particularly polished ... perhaps a reflection of the rather young age of the servers, but I'm not sure.  We were also a bit disappointed when Chef Toni emerged from the kitchen and made rounds around the restaurant.  She literally stopped to chat, at some tables briefly and others much longer, but not ours.  I certainly had no expectation going to dinner that I would meet the chef, but when she visited every table but ours we felt a bit snubbed.  I don't know for sure, but I can't imagine that every other table was occupied by regulars.  A nice touch was added when a couple of guys with guitars (employees?) serenaded the diners with a ballad or two in Italian.  For me, it was a disappointing dinner.  The reviews, however, from others whose opinions I respect have been uniformly positive.  I'll probably give I Cavallini another try and get the veal chop.

    I Cavallini in Colts Neck:

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted

    You will probably receive overwhelmingly favorable opinions of I Cavallini.  My one experience there several months ago may make my opinion the lone dissenting voice.  That a reservation may be tough to get on a weekend is not surprising since the restaurant is quite small (maybe 15-20 tables).  I was in a party of 4.  I started with the beet salad and the others I think had mixed salads.  The salads were fine, nothing exceptional.  For dinner I had the crispy branzino.  This was disappointing.  The serving size was small compared to the other entrees.  The preparation was way too salty for my liking and I'm not usually sensitive to oversalted food.  My wife was similarly disappointed with her filet mignon.  The meat itself was fork tender, but the saucing wasn't to her liking.  Our dining companions seemed to fare better with their veal chop and salmon.  The veal chop looked really good.  I know that each couple shared a dessert, but nothing that I remember now.  Service was not particularly polished ... perhaps a reflection of the rather young age of the servers, but I'm not sure.  We were also a bit disappointed when Chef Toni emerged from the kitchen and made rounds around the restaurant.  She literally stopped to chat, at some tables briefly and others much longer, but not ours.  I certainly had no expectation going to dinner that I would meet the chef, but when she visited every table but ours we felt a bit snubbed.  I don't know for sure, but I can't imagine that every other table was occupied by regulars.  A nice touch was added when a couple of guys with guitars (employees?) serenaded the diners with a ballad or two in Italian.  For me, it was a disappointing dinner.  The reviews, however, from others whose opinions I respect have been uniformly positive.  I'll probably give I Cavallini another try and get the veal chop.

    Atlantic City Dining

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    We rented a oceanfront condo at a great rate in Brigatine for presidents day weekend. We are thinking about doing dinner at the following,Tre figlio,Steak 38, and Cafe 2825. Has anyone been to any on these places. Or any suggestions would be great.

    Thanks

    Linda

    :wub:

    Shore dining help please

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    We will be staying in Spring Lake July 8Th & 9th and would like some dinner suggestions. Like more quite and upscale place. Whispers & Black Trumpet not our kind of food.Have already tried The Mill Inn. Scarbough Fair Liked The Mill Inn best.

    Don't want to travel more than 20 minutes with shore traffic being what it is.

    Thanks

    Linda :rolleyes:

    Piccolo Italia

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    Just returned from this restaurant in Ocean, NJ right off Rt 36. This is one of the best Italian places we have been to in a long time. We plan on becoming regulars even though we live in Edison. Only down side is the just got there liqour license but they dont kill you with the price of the wine, They are ready to expand in the next month or so. This is no more than 5 to 10 minutes from Eatontown Mall. I had a veal dish that would melt in your mouth and the sauce you could die for with a apple, walnut , pine nuts potatoe. My husband had the scallops that were on the menu which were outrageous with a lemon , orange citrus sauce. We shared a order of gnocchi and they were so light they could fly off your plate. For a starter er had a baked brie with a fig sauce that was pure heaven. If you need there phone number it is 732 449 9019. Take the trip it is WORTH IT.

    Linda

    need AC Info please

    in New Jersey: Dining

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    We are going to AC Feb 16 & 17th for my birthday. Staying at the Tropicana in the Havana Tower. Has anyone stayed there yet? Looking for upscale place to have dinner. How do we make sure we get a room with a view and an upgrade? Anyone seen there show Havana After Dark?

    Thanks

    Linda :raz:

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