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La Cipollina, Freehold, NJ

La Cipollina

5.0
5
870 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Recognized by Opentable as ONE OF THE TOP 1% RATED RESTAURANTS WORLDWIDE for a second year in a row.
Zagat review: After three decades, this dependable (if hard-to-find) Freehold Italian BYO maintains its old-world ways with a classic menu of quality items served by an excellent dining room team. The elegant decor lends it special-occasion status.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 308-3830
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Braica
  • Catering
    Catering: Ranging
 from
 10
 to
 1000
 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Ranging from three courses to a six course sit down, buffets, family style dinners and cocktail parties, events and a variety of different stations
  • Neighbourhood
    Freehold
  • Cross Street
    South St.
  • Parking details
    macgackin triangle parking lot
  • Public transit
    New Jersey Transit buses service the "Freehold Center" terminal which is located a block away from La Cipollina Ristorante.<br /><br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Overall

  • New Jersey

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New Jersey

    Good for special occasions

  • New Jersey

    Italian

  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Best Ambience

  • Monmouth

    Best Value

  • Monmouth

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Good for special occasions

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cipollina in Freehold is a dining gem offering "amazing food" and "excellent service" that keeps guests returning. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, this Italian restaurant excels in expertly prepared dishes, from calamari to veal franchaise. Enthusiastic patrons praise its "superb" meals and attentive staff, making each visit "a lovely evening."

870 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Phoenix

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant was hopping last night. We were warmly greeted upon arrival by the beautiful Heather. Franco was our waiter. Ben came to our table to welcome us with open arms. Staff was extremely accommodating. The food was excellent as always with a new fish special that was scrumptious. We met and interacted with many other returning customers. Overall, another wonderful evening.

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  2. Edward

    New Jersey

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening with great food and wonderful service. My wife loved the lobster bisque soup and I was blown away by the special burrata appetizer. Have already made another reservation.
    La CipollinaResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  3. Susan

    Phoenix

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have not been to our favorite restaurant in almost a month but we were welcome with open arms as always. The appetizers were amazing and we bought enjoyed the Bronzino entree as a main course which was accompanied by fresh asparagus and risotto. Delicious! No room for desert but we enjoyed our usual espresso.
    La CipollinaResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  4. Lynea

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience here. The staff is very attentive and the Chefs Tasting menu was a culinary adventure. We will be back! Just a side note, they do have a small selection of wines that were good, but if you like a specific wine BYOB.
    La CipollinaResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  5. Vern

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Service was top notch and the food was exceptional!
    La CipollinaResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  6. Ira

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. friendly atmosphere. Great service staff is well trained.
    La CipollinaResponded on November 10, 2024
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  7. tracy

    New York City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How did I not know this was here all this time? What a great experience everything from the Staff to the ambiance and of course the food. the beet salad was exceptional and so was the bolognese sauce . I stuck with some classics to see how they did and I was pleasantly surprised. Family owned and operated and a must on your regular rotation.
    La CipollinaResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  8. Rudy

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience once again Food and service excellent Ben is a very good host
    La CipollinaResponded on November 10, 2024
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  9. Debi

    New York City

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, highly recommended. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  10. dclang

    West Palm Beach

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We took advantage of a prix fixe menu offered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. For $45, you get a three course meal that is a wonderful value. My wife had a Ceasars salad that was the best she has had in years. I chose the lobster bisque that was loaded with chunks of Maine lobster and could not have been better. The main courses were excellent. The salmon with a basil pesto sauce was outstanding. Desserts were also satisfying, and we couldn't have been more pleased. They have a limited wine list, but the heritage we chose was very good and an excellent value. Highly recommended.
    La CipollinaResponded on November 10, 2024
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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FAQs

La Cipollina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 308-3830.

La Cipollina is rated 5 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cipollina

16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Freehold
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    macgackin triangle parking lot
  • Public transit
    New Jersey Transit buses service the "Freehold Center" terminal which is located a block away from La Cipollina Ristorante.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Braica
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (732) 308-3830
  • Catering
    Catering: Ranging
 from
 10
 to
 1000
 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Ranging from three courses to a six course sit down, buffets, family style dinners and cocktail parties, events and a variety of different stations
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