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Panico's Bistro, Cape May, NJ

Panico's Bistro

4.5
4.5
2010 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Panico’s is a family-owned restaurant. The owners and staff strive to make your dining experience feel warm, welcoming and elegant. Panico’s serves classic and innovative cuisine that has an Italian flair with Mediterranean influences. We offer a variety of Macaroni dishes, entrees, and brick oven pizza to please everyone in the family. Don’t forget to bring your favorite bottle of wine!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-7170
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Panico's offers catering services on and off the premises, for any special event. We now have a private lounge that accommodates up to 30 people for your event. Email us at info@panicosbistro.com or call us at (609) 884-7170
  • Neighbourhood
    Cape May
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Broadway and 5th
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 2,010 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Good for groups

  • Cape May

    Italian

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Panico's Bistro in Cape May boasts an inviting atmosphere with consistently "delicious food and exceptional service." Highlights include the BYOB policy and standout dishes like the char-grilled pork chop and gnocchi. Customers appreciate the "vibrant ambiance" and friendly staff, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

2,010 Reviews
  1. larry

    Atlantic City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal ! Husband had the veal and I had the salmon and both where delicious

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  2. Eugene

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited 25 minutes in the “lounge” a dungeon like structure in a cold modified basement before delayed seating . Restaurant is incredibly loud when crowded making it very difficult to hear anything ! Food was very good and service was great despite a very crowded evening ! Plenty for leftovers tonite !

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  3. Bess

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious pizza and appetizers. Good value and love the byob. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Main courses were just ok. Salmon was delicious and cooked perfectly. Veal Milanese was thick and tough and not that flavorful and the baked pasta was overcooked and did not seem to fit the description in the menu. I would go again for appetizers and pizza.

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  4. Samantha

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had an early dinner on Valentine's Day weekend. The lobster ravioli special was incredible! We will be back.

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  5. Erin

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Panicos is consistently awesome! Great food and wonderful service

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  6. Joan

    Atlantic City

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I had dinner together. She truly enjoyed the lobster ravioli. Following the server’s suggestion or ordering the steak or lamp chops, which were daily specials, I ordered the lamb chops cooked medium. They were very thin and small, charred on the outside with a considerable amount of fat. The lamb chops were drizzled with a basil oil and medium inside. The mashed potatoes with the lamb chops were delicious, both the potatoes and lamb chops were seasoned with garlic. Next time, I will order an Italian entree or a pizza.

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  7. Marie

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice BYO gem in Cape May! Great location with easy parking in their lot. Modern decor, good menu, lots of choices, albeit a bit pricey for some items. Sadly, our waitress was a bit overbearing and snarky, but we looked past that and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely go back!

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  8. Casey

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as usual and our favorite spot to go. Highly recommend for your next dinner!

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  9. Daniel

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food, great service, very nice decor, and BYOB. Bread and truffle fries were amazing.

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  10. Michelle

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dinner, nice ambiance only negative very loud

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FAQs

Panico's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-7170.

Panico's Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 2010 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 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Panico's Bistro

422 Broadway, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Broadway and 5th
  • Neighbourhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-7170
  • Private party facilities
    Panico's offers catering services on and off the premises, for any special event. We now have a private lounge that accommodates up to 30 people for your event. Email us at info@panicosbistro.com or call us at (609) 884-7170
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