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Timbers
Jul 28, 2009 by Frank from Pequannock nj

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“Had 70 birthday party for wife with 9 people at party, food service and price was like a 5 stars. Friendly staff, food excellent and cooked to perfection, kids had lots to choose from. Well worth the trip.”

Tonys Brothers Pizza & Rest
Jul 18, 2009 by Anna from Fair Lawn, NJ

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Service, food, atmosphere, and prices were good.
• Wish they had a bigger room for bigger parties.

“I had my daughter's engagement party in their dining room and it was absolutely amazing! Everyone enjoyed the warm garlic bread, tasty appetizers, the al dente pasta in real authentic Italian sauces, and the entrees all served to perfection at just the right temperature, portion size, and texture. Staff managed to serve all my 41 guests and attend to all their requests with exceptional professionalism, efficiency, and friendliness. The young man assisting her was also very sweet and attentive. I worked with them in planning my party and I must say that I've never worked with anyone so flexible and easygoing. Being very detail oriented, I valued his sincerity in wanting to meet all my requests and not worry about a thing. The dining area itself is very warm and inviting with large windows, some mirrors, and a soft decor with flowers and candles. The bathroom is very clean. And lastly, the price is right. You get plenty of food for your money. All my guests commented on the great food and service. They all asked me how I ever found this place! Thank you staff of Tony's Brothers - truly the best kept secret that I'm glad I discovered. Stop by when you're in the area, even if it's just for pizza and you'll see what I mean!”

Portobello
Apr 26, 2009 by Tabs from Wyckoff

Overall Rating: 1
Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The interior decoration was pleasant.
• Service was horrible and the general manager was not organized enough to handle seating.

“The service was horrible.”

Hansils Bar & Grill Inc H
Feb 16, 2009 by Joe Ravioli from Kansas City, KS

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Fantastic food!
• Bad beer selection.

“Place looks like a dump, but the food and service is amazing. I mean seriously, like some of the best burgers and fries you'll ever eat.”

Portobello
Feb 15, 2009 by Steve from Fairlawn

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Food was good.
• Service was horrible.

“Absolutely horrible service. Waiters literally dropped dishes off and sprinted away or ran by the table at full speed. Waited about 90 minutes for 2 meals and then the meat (ordered well done) came out barely cooked - just braised. Manager said the only time to get decent service is during the week.”

Portobello
Nov 17, 2008 by Justin from Washington Township

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Food was ok.
• Service was awful.

“I attended a party there this past Saturday (my first time ever to the place). The party had been booked well in advance and the restaurant was more than aware of what to expect. I should have been as well. I was greeted at the door by what I assume was a manager who rudely snapped. We have a liquor license when he saw I was carrying bottles of wine (for gifts, mind you) Not "hello", not "welcome", just an immediate bad start by this jerk. The seating area upstairs was nice and the drinks came relatively quickly, as did the appetizers after our menus were basically tossed to us by a less than enthusiastic wait staff. The food came out to our 3 tables in an order only Rain Man could understand, with some people (including myself) waiting up to 10 minutes after everyone else had been served. The miserable manager from downstairs was hovering around the party, looking at us and then his watch as if he couldn't wait to get us out of there, nice, right? They are lucky they included the gratuity in the check. All in all, I think that will be my last visit to Portobello..The food is not worth the aggravation of a miserable staff who could obviously care less what people think. I spent more time thinking of creative ways to tell them off then I did enjoying the party!You would be better off at an Olive Garden than here!”

Oakland Pizzeria Restaurant
Oct 2, 2008 by MARK from DUNEDIN, FL

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“We have been patronizing Oakland Pizza. In it's three locations and three owners with our most recent visit being. Food was still great and so was the service and atmosphere. Through the years they have maintained the quality. This is a must stop whenever we have the unfortunate need to visit New Jersey.”

Portobello
Jul 28, 2008 by Johnny from Pequannock

Overall Rating: 5

• Food, portions.
• Service, other patrons.

“Food deserves a 7.5 or 8 as the portions are incredibly large at quite reasonable prices. One appetizer is enough for a table of four, or two for a very hungry table. I only rate Portobello as a 5 overall because the service was terrible. Waits were longer than we were told they would be. The bartender was curt at best, flat out rude at worst. About 2/3 of the customers were dressed as if they were on their way to a waterpark or a meal at the local Burger King. This deflated what should have been a fine dining atmosphere in their new building with a new menu. If they get their wait staff, hostess, and bartender's acts together and actually enforce something resembling a dress code, i.e., no t-shirts or shorts, then they'd be well on their way to 8 out of 10 score territory.”

Portobello
Jul 17, 2008 by Lorraine from Morristown NJ

Overall Rating: 1

• Servers were nice.
• Awful experience.

“I went to Portobello's last night with 2 friends. Today 2 of us have food poisoning (one of us ordered chicken, the other steak). The restaurant was completely disorganized. Even the waiters were frustrated. We waited forever for our meal, which apparently we should have skipped. Obviously they are not running the restaurant properly or in a sanitary way. I would not take a chance and go again!”

Timbers
Mar 6, 2008 by Ron from Pompton Lakes

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Bottom line. Food is great.
• If your looking for a romantic atmosphere it's not here.

“Great food made to order. It takes a little time for your main course to arrive compared to some other restaurants ( not really that much more) but the wait is worth it!”

Portobello
Mar 3, 2008 by Lee from Ringwood

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[9] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The food is always tasty and fresh.
• Service is notoriously and regularly very slow.

“We waited 90 minutes for dinner, with two children at the table. When they eventually arrived, the meals were tasty. The chairs are over worn and need to be replaced.”

Portobello
Nov 15, 2007 by Mary from NJ

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good food, good price.
• Decor a little worn and gaudy.

“Overall, food was pretty good. Mainly Italian fare with some house twists. Waiters are friendly, but had to wait awhile for our food. The decor is a little tacky; sometimes it's better to be subtle versus overdoing it. The chairs had wear spots in the upholstery and some were even torn. .”

Tonys Brothers Pizza & Rest
Nov 5, 2007 by Lois from Newfoundland

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• All meals, even pizza, are freshly served and eye appealing!
• The noise level from the family dining area does at times becoming a bit annoying to couples who do not have children with them.

“My husband and I have eaten here innumerable times and have never had a bad experience. The food is always excellent and the service is always prompt and friendly. The pricing is also appetizing!”

Portobello
Oct 1, 2007 by Jennifer from Mahwah,NJ

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food, prices and waiter were great!
• Female bartender (9/29), 1 hour waits.

“We had to wait an hour the food was good and prices reasonable. The wait would've been better if we didn't have a rude, arrogant (female) bartender that didnt know how to make a drink serve us.”

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Tonys Brothers Pizza & Rest
Sep 15, 2006 by Charlotte from Butler

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Delicious, authentic Italian food ,freshest ingredients, creative specials, friendly & prompt service, never rushed, welcoming staff.
• Can't make a reservation for 2 people but they seat you ASAP.

“My family has only had the best meals here. The food is delicious & the portions are very generous (lunch or dinner for the next day). There's a great variety of traditional Italian dishes plus numerous specials that are creative & mouth-watering. You can tell that everything is freshly made with excellent ingredients. The fish & seafood entries & appetizers are cooked to perfection ( never dry or chewy). There is so much more here than pizza. It has become our favorite Italian restaurant & others we've brought here have made it theirs also. Don't pass this one up!”

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