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La Cipollina, Freehold, NJ

La Cipollina

4.7
4.7
913 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.
  • 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 913 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cipollina offers a warm, family-owned dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." The intimate atmosphere, featuring ambient music, enhances the charm. Dishes like calamari, filet mignon, and "Chilean Sea Bass" are highlights. The attentive staff, led by Anthony, ensures "every meal feels like a special occasion." Highly recommended for both special celebrations and casual dinners.

913 Reviews
  1. Ira

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere service and food was outstanding. Would hardly recommend.

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  2. Bill

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE. FIVE STARS FOR FOOD & SERVICE
    La CipollinaResponded 6 days 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

    VIP

    Phoenix

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine weekend and even though it was the Saturday after Valentine’s Day, it was still Valentine’s Day in this beautiful, romantic spot. Heather greeted us with open arms. Franco, Ben and staff welcomed us warmly, too. The food was great as always. My husband ordered the veal osso bucco special which was so tender and delicious. A rainy cold night outside but so warm and cozy in our favorite restaurant.
    La CipollinaResponded 6 days 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. Christian

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible night at La Cipollina! This was our first time visiting and it was such an amazing night. Every bite was better than the last and I cannot wait to come try out some new things. The owner even stopped by our table a few times and took us on a little tour of the restaurant! Antonio and Liz were always there when we needed them and provided great service too. A great family owned business that we will definitely be bringing family and friends back to.
    La CipollinaResponded 6 days 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. george

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening Saturday Feb. 15. Just my wife and I, first time there. Even though they were not aware we've never been there before, we were greeted like long lost cousins the minute we walked in the door. There are only 12-13 tables, nice ambient Italian music (Sinatra, Martin, Vale, etc) and a very comfortable atmosphere. The service was extraordinary (thank you Heather, Antonio, Ben, Liz). Family owned and operated. The food was fantastic. You can tell the chef takes a lot of personal pride and effort in his menu. Calamari was one of the best we've ever had. We also had the toasted crostini with homemade ricotta and honey. Who puts honey on ricotta cheese! This was off the charts ! Filet mignon cooked to perfection, as was the shrimp and lobster. The banana foster was delicious, not to mention quite a tableside show. We will be back !
    La CipollinaResponded 4 days 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. Heather

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding trifecta of food, service and ambiance. Hand crafted, authentic Italian cuisine that was as flavorful as fresh.
    La CipollinaResponded 6 days 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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  7. John

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and service was amazing, great dinner as usual!
    La CipollinaResponded on February 15, 2025
    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. Joel

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly perfect place to celebrate Valentine's day - ambiance is gentle and romantic, staff are wonderfully warm, friendly and helpful, and the dinner itself was beyond-belief delicious. Certainly worth the price, especially since byob.
    La CipollinaResponded 6 days 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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  9. Nicolise

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything deserves a 10/10 from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Food was incredible, service was excellent. The Caesar salad was probably the best I’ve had in a long time, and the French Chicken dish was so so tasty. Can’t wait to go back! Thank you Antonio and team for the experience.

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  10. Daniel

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner. Service and food were tops.
    La CipollinaResponded on February 6, 2025
    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 4.7 stars by 913 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 5 times 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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