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La Cipollina, Freehold, NJ

La Cipollina

4.7
4.7
917 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    macgackin triangle parking lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Braica

What 917 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

917 Reviews
  1. Jaime

    VIP

    New Jersey

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local hidden gem! Very good fresh Italian food. Never disappoints and it’s BYOB

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  2. Jason

    New Jersey

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner! Food and service were terrific! We both ordered the shrimp/lobster special with mushrooms and spinach over angel hair pasta. A bit slow getting our menus but the food came out fast and was delicious. Dessert was good but overpriced...zabaglione...$25 for 3 strawberries and 10 blueberries. I guess it was the table-side experience though... I would definitely return, but only on special occasions due to the pricey menu. Parking is street or metered lot next to the building.

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  3. Courtney

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner with friends and wonderful attentive service! I highly recommend this restaurant for it's delectable dishes and friendly staff.
    La CipollinaResponded on 28 February 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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  4. Ira

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere service and food was outstanding. Would hardly recommend.
    La CipollinaResponded on 28 February 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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  5. Heather

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch in service, quality, ambiance and flavor. The short rib pasta was divine. Freshest ingredients, combined an a unique presentation. Service outstanding.
    La CipollinaResponded on 28 February 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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  6. Bill

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE. FIVE STARS FOR FOOD & SERVICE
    La CipollinaResponded on 19 February 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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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 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 on 19 February 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. Christian

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 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 on 19 February 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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  9. george

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 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 on 21 February 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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  10. Heather

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 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 on 19 February 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 917 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for La Cipollina

16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    macgackin triangle parking lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Braica
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