La Cipollina

4.8

891 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

13 Jan 2025

23:00

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Website
http://www.lacipollina.com/
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

Location
16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Moliterno Truffle
Sardinia Italy, cows milk, black truffle, silky, aged 8 months
Grana Padano Parmigiano Reggiano
Piedmont Italy, raw cow, salty, fruity, nutty, aged 9-24 months
Gorgonzola DOP Piccante
Piedmont Italy, cows milk, crumbly, salty, slightly spicy
Fontina Val D'Aosta
Val D'Aosta Italy, bassi family, raw cow, mushroom, cream, nutty
Aurrichio Provolone
Veneto Italy, locatelli family, full cows milk, salt, dry, aged 9 months
Stella Asiago
Italy, full cows milk, firm, buttery
Essex Manchego (1605 Year of Recipe)
La Mancha Spain, raw sheep, green olive, hazelnut, butterfat, woody, aged 6 months
Fribourg Le Gruyere
Fribourg Switzerland, cave aged, cows milk, rich, silky, oily rind, semi-firm, aged 12 months
Pecorino Romano
Calabria Italy, sheeps milk, rich, silky, nutty, aged 12 months
SISTINA OLIVES, CANDIED NUTS, DRIED FRUITS, GRAPES, PICKELED RED ONION
CHOICE OF FOUR 30.00 CHOICE OF EIGHT 50.00 CHOICE OF TWELVE 70.00

Cicchetti Small Dishes

Arborio Rice Balls
Mozzarella, peas, Parmigiano 5 per piece
Lentils, Garlic, Salsa Verde 10 Plate
V/GF/VG
Warm Olives, Sistina Style, Rosemary 10 Plate
V/GF/VG
Homemade Ricotta, Candied Pistachio, Wildflower Honey, Toasted Crostini 4 Per Piece
Minimum four
Mozzarella, Warm Water 8 Per Piece
V/GF
Roasted Peppers and Roasted Eggplant 10 Plate
V/GF/VG

Charcuterie

Moliterno Truffle, Grana Padano, Aurrichio Provolone, Prosciutto Di Parma, Hot Coppa, Sopressatta, Sistina Olives, Roasted Peppers, Garlic Eggplant
Butcher Plate

What 891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Best Food
Monmouth
Romantic
Monmouth
Good for special occasions
Monmouth
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cipollina in Freehold delivers an outstanding dining experience with "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the cozy ambiance and expertly crafted dishes like the "lobster bisque" and "burrata." The staff, described as "caring and family-like," ensure an inviting atmosphere, making it a "must-visit" for fine dining enthusiasts.

891 Reviews

C
Chris
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I have ever had. We started with apps- Meatballs, rice balls and mushrooms- outstanding. Delicious- nothing left over - for main course I had chicken Milanese- again outstanding- chicken cooked just right - side of asparagus also outstanding. Ended the night with coffee and chocolate tort. I can’t wait to go back
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Irene
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was decent. The best dishes were the calamari, cavatelli with spicy vodka, and sea bass. The rest of the dishes were good but not anything to write home about. Our biggest disappointment was that our server left half way through our meal and never told us or gave us another server to work with for our evening. I will say the host was accommodating and allowed us to bump our party from 6 to 8 people 2 hours before our reservation. That said, we aren’t planning on returning for a while.
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Susan
VIP
Phoenix
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On this very chilly night, the restaurant was full. Heather welcomed us and our waiter, Franco met us at our table with a very generous list of specials. The staff came over to welcome us. We shared a Caesar salad and fried calamari. My husband had his usual delicious Zappa di clams in white sauce. We enjoyed our wine with our food and no one rushed us. My husband ordered the filet Mignon special, cooked to perfection - not a morsel left on his plate. My salmon was cooked just as I like it. We finished up with espressos. I do not know how owner Anthony manages to present such quality of food and generous portions without breaking the bank. Truly a great value for the money.
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david
VIP
New York City
121 reviews
4.0
121 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dinner with friends. Food and service were impeccable. Will go back.
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Brian
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is just average. Nothing you would need to go back to anytime soon.
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Heather
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Class and cuisine at its finest. La Cipollina delivers in every category. The service was impeccable and the house made mozzarella and rice balls delightful. This is what a night out should look like- high quality food and service, accompanied by elegant music and decor.
La CipollinaResponded 7 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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Dana
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional and service was great as always!
La CipollinaResponded on 2 January 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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Jaime
VIP
New Jersey
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful culinary experience from start to finish! La Cipollina truly shines with its innovative menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The attentive service and cozy ambiance created a perfect evening for a special occasion.
La CipollinaResponded 7 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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Karen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing!!! Food was fabulous and the chef was awesome!
La CipollinaResponded on 2 January 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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wendy
VIP
Atlantic City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Deliciosa as always. Service pretty impressive considering NYE and packed house. Only wish more main entrees came with pasta or option to swap for pasta. Valet really saved us for arrival time too!
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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 4.8 stars by 891 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

13 Jan 2025

23:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

Cross Street
South St.
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.lacipollina.com/
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

La Cipollina

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Formaggio Artisanal Cheese

Moliterno Truffle

Grana Padano Parmigiano Reggiano

Gorgonzola DOP Piccante

Fontina Val D'Aosta

Aurrichio Provolone

Stella Asiago

Essex Manchego (1605 Year of Recipe)

Fribourg Le Gruyere

Pecorino Romano

SISTINA OLIVES, CANDIED NUTS, DRIED FRUITS, GRAPES, PICKELED RED ONION

Cicchetti Small Dishes

Arborio Rice Balls

Lentils, Garlic, Salsa Verde 10 Plate

Warm Olives, Sistina Style, Rosemary 10 Plate

Homemade Ricotta, Candied Pistachio, Wildflower Honey, Toasted Crostini 4 Per Piece

Mozzarella, Warm Water 8 Per Piece

Roasted Peppers and Roasted Eggplant 10 Plate

Charcuterie

Moliterno Truffle, Grana Padano, Aurrichio Provolone, Prosciutto Di Parma, Hot Coppa, Sopressatta, Sistina Olives, Roasted Peppers, Garlic Eggplant

What 891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Cipollina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Cipollina restaurant rated?

Is La Cipollina currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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Additional information