Axton's by Chef Anton Testino

4.6 (656)

$31 to $50

Italian

437 Ringwood Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

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About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

*OpenTable DINERS CHOICE WINNER 2023*

One of New Jersey's top Executive Chefs, Anton Testino, best known for competing on Food Networks Chopped, and Gordon Ramsay's Hells Kitchen. Welcomes you to his Italian Restaurant. Serving his extraordinary and unique style of cuisine which is infused with other cultural influences, creating an original one of a kind menu. Therefore making Axton's by Chef Anton Testino one of the only Rustic Italian Steak and Seafood Restaurants in Northern New Jersey. The inviting ambiance from the moment you walk through the doors and enter the dining room, you get a cozy and warm nostalgic sensation of an Italian small countryside village restaurant. It's intimate classically modern design with a full open kitchen view is perfect for couples and friends to have dinner.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.axtons.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Executive Chef Anton Testino
Catering
We specialize in Italian Catering, Party Packages, On and Off-Premise Catering, as well as Private Parties, Holiday Events and Corporate Luncheons!
Private party facilities
PRIVATE EVENTS We specialize in Italian Catering, Party Packages, On and Off-Premise Catering, as well as Private Parties, Holiday Events and Corporate Luncheons!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
437 Ringwood Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Neighborhood
Wayne
Cross street
Locust St - public street parking for our restaurant after 6 pm
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Crab Cakes $19.00
Rockefeller style crab cakes served over a piece of garlic crostini, topped with a garlic cream tarragon sauce.
Jekyll & Hyde Calamari (as seen on Chopped) 18$18.00
Crispy and tender calamari served with Chef Anton’s signature sweet and spicy apple balsamic sauce, made with roasted cherry tomatoes and peppers over a bed of fresh baby arugula, topped with toasted almonds. Starts off sweet, ends with heat!
Spiedini $15.00
Classic fried Italian bread stuffed with melted fresh mozzarella cheese, baked to a glaze in a lemon caper sherry wine sauce with a slight hint of anchovy.
Mussels Verde $18.00
Blue Point mussels served in a green basil purée sauce with sautéed diced shallots.
Clams Casino $16.00
Little neck clams stuffed with a homemade roasted pepper breadcrumb crust, topped with minced smoked bacon, baked in a lemon white wine sauce and crisped to perfection!
Italian Long Hots $14.00
Served with sautéed sliced onions, sliced garlic and fresh black Italian grapes with a touch of plum tomato.

Salads

Caesar$12.00
Fresh chopped romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing with grated parmesan cheese, topped with our homemade croutons.
Apple Mango $15.00
Fresh baby spinach and arugula topped with diced tomatoes, raisins and provolone tossed in our homemade apple mango vinaigrette, garnished with sliced apples, crumbled feta and toasted almonds.
Chopped Salad $15.00
Baby spinach tossed with fresh grape tomatoes, diced apples, black Italian grapes and walnuts in a lemon vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta cheese.

Risotto

Scallops Oreganata $40.00
Seared diva scallops topped with a homemade roasted pepper breadcrumb crust, served over a bed of risotto made with sautéed sliced garlic and diced onions in a madera wine sauce, garnished with braised baby spinach.
Shrimp Risotto $35.00
Jumbo shrimp served over a bed of risotto made with sautéed caramelized shallots, portobello mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes and diced shrimp in a marsala wine sauce, garnished with grilled asparagus and smoked bacon.
Chicken Scampi $34.00
Thinly sliced all natural roasted chicken served over a bed of risotto made with sautéed caramelized shallots and shiitake mushrooms in a lemon sherry wine sauce, garnished with braised baby spinach.
Chicken Carmelo $35.00
Thinly sliced all natural roasted chicken breast served over a bed of risotto made with sautéed fresh sliced garlic, caramelized shallots and shiitake mushrooms in a brown sherry wine sauce, smothered in melted fresh mozzarella and garnished with braised baby spinach.
Capone Salmon 39$39.00
Pan seared salmon served over a bed of risotto made with sautéed diced apples and grape tomatoes in a lemon sherry wine sauce, garnished with braised baby spinach.

Vegan

Vegan Ravioli $25.00
Homemade vegan ravioli stuffed with artichoke hearts, spinach and mushrooms, served with sautéed thinly sliced garlic, shiitake mushrooms and fresh roasted grape tomatoes in a lemon chablis olio sauce, garnished with braised baby spinach.
Risotto Primavera $27.00
Made with sautéed sliced onions, sliced golden brown garlic, charred corn, portobello mushrooms and peas in a puréed black bean pomodoro sauce.
Risotto Al Limone $27.00
Made with sautéed onions, sliced and minced garlic, fresh grape tomatoes, black beans and roasted peppers in a lemon chablis wine sauce, garnished with grilled asparagus.

Pasta

Cavatelli Di Bari $25.00
Served with crumbled sweet Italian sausage, diced broccoli rabe, roasted cherry tomatoes, sautéed onions, sliced and minced garlic tossed with homemade cavatelli in an extra virgin olive oil.
Homemade Spinach Pappardelle $27.00
Served with sautéed diced onions, smoked bacon and peas in a homemade Sunday sauce, topped with burrata cheese.
Short Rib Ravioli $27.00
Served with caramelized shallots, smoked bacon, shiitake mushrooms and a touch of fresh basil in a light cream sherry wine sauce.
Gnocchi 24$24.00
Served with caramelized onions and sliced garlic in a light plum tomato basil sauce, tossed with melted fresh mozzarella and garnished with braised baby spinach.
Pesto 24$24.00
Sautéed diced shallots and minced garlic in a light cream sherry basil purée sauce over homemade linguine, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh grated parmesan cheese.

Chicken

The David $27.00
All natural chicken breast coated with our homemade roasted pepper breadcrumb crust, served with caramelized sliced onions, fresh sliced garlic and a touch of plum tomato in a light pomodoro sauce, topped with roasted peppers and grilled eggplant, smothered in melted fresh mozzarella and served over a bed of capellini, garnished with braised baby spinach.
Esperanza $29.00
All natural roasted chicken breast served with sautéed sliced garlic, caramelized onions, sweet Italian sausage and portobello mushrooms baked in a brown sherry wine sauce and topped with roasted peppers, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto and melted fresh mozzarella over a bed of homemade mashed potatoes, garnished with broccoli rabe.
Laghi Di Pompton $29.00
All natural chicken breast coated with our homemade roasted pepper breadcrumb crust, served with sautéed shallots and shiitake mushrooms in a lemon garlic sherry wine sauce, topped with roasted grape tomatoes and melted fresh mozzarella over a bed of homemade linguine, garnished with braised baby spinach.
Chicken Carbonara $29.00
All natural roasted chicken breast served with caramelized diced shallots, peas and smoked bacon in a light cream sherry wine sauce over a bed of homemade spinach pappardelle.

Seafood

Salmon Pomodoro$35.00
Served with sautéed sliced garlic, caramelized onions, fresh diced grape tomatoes and capers in a lemon chablis wine sauce over a bed of homemade mashed potatoes, garnished with grilled asparagus.
Shrimp and Scallops $30.00
Pan seared shrimp and scallops in Axton’s homemade marinara or fra diavolo sauce, garnished with fresh basil and served over capellini.
Linguine with Clam Sauce $29.00
Your choice of red or white sauce, served with fresh chopped cherry stone clams and little neck clams over our homemade linguine.
Seafood Marechiara 39$39.00
Pan seared shrimp and scallops served with mussels, little neck clams and calamari in a light plum tomato basil sauce over homemade linguine, garnished with fresh basil.
O Sole Mio Seafood $39.00
Pan seared shrimp and scallops served with mussels, little neck clams, caramelized diced shallots, sautéed sliced garlic, fresh roasted grape tomatoes and peas in a light lemon olio sauce over homemade linguine

Steak

Filet Di Avoletta $59.00
Sliced filet mignon served with portobello mushrooms, sautéed garlic and onions in a port wine balsamic sauce with a touch of plum tomato over asparagus risotto, topped with melted fresh mozzarella and smoked bacon.
12 oz Petite Tenderloin $50.00
Served with sautéed shallots, fresh sliced garlic, Italian long hot peppers and capers in a balsamic port wine sauce over homemade mashed potatoes, garnished with grilled asparagus and crumbled feta.

Pork

Gordon Ramsay $45.00
Slow roasted 20 oz rack of pork topped with a horseradish crab cake and served with sautéed shallots in a tarragon sherry wine sauce over homemade spinach pappardelle.
Axton’s Pork$45.00
20 oz rack of pork slow roasted with diced figs in a spicy port wine balsamic sauce, served over homemade mashed potatoes and garnished with smoked bacon and crumbled feta cheese.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Axton's by Chef Anton Testino.

4.6

(656)

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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656 Reviews

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SteveM
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, great little BYOB spot. My wife and I will definitely be returning.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed in the food. Terrible service. $130 for two scallop specials. 30 minute for bill. Never will go back.
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Bcostanza
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very talented chef! Love everything I had from this gem of a restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Great service. Can’t wait to go back.
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AlexisN
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always and consistently fantastic! The meal, the service! Chef Anton is wonderfully creative with every meal he prepares
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem in North Jersey. A must try for any foodie.
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craigt
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! Food and service both were excellent. Can’t wait to return
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OpenTable Diner
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Service started off slow but in the end was excellent. The limoncello cake was insane
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JillN
New Jersey2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really quaint dinner/date night destination. Food was excellent.
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GerryP
New Jersey6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sorry to give only 4 stars but we eat out a lot and 5 is reserved for very few places. However most rate 3 or less so something was very good about Axton's. First the greeter at the door who was also our server and did a great job on both accounts. Two people working a full dining is a sight to see! The ambiance is nice not overly done and everyone dining seemed well dressed. The food was very good, the pasta is 5 stars! Overall a place we will return to and bring friends especially for the pasta.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.axtons.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Executive Chef Anton Testino
Catering
We specialize in Italian Catering, Party Packages, On and Off-Premise Catering, as well as Private Parties, Holiday Events and Corporate Luncheons!
Private party facilities
PRIVATE EVENTS We specialize in Italian Catering, Party Packages, On and Off-Premise Catering, as well as Private Parties, Holiday Events and Corporate Luncheons!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
437 Ringwood Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Neighborhood
Wayne
Cross street
Locust St - public street parking for our restaurant after 6 pm
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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Axton's by Chef Anton Testino

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Appetizers

Crab Cakes $19.00

Jekyll & Hyde Calamari (as seen on Chopped) 18$18.00

Spiedini $15.00

Mussels Verde $18.00

Clams Casino $16.00

Italian Long Hots $14.00

Salads

Caesar$12.00

Apple Mango $15.00

Chopped Salad $15.00

Risotto

Scallops Oreganata $40.00

Shrimp Risotto $35.00

Chicken Scampi $34.00

Chicken Carmelo $35.00

Capone Salmon 39$39.00

Vegan

Vegan Ravioli $25.00

Risotto Primavera $27.00

Risotto Al Limone $27.00

Pasta

Cavatelli Di Bari $25.00

Homemade Spinach Pappardelle $27.00

Short Rib Ravioli $27.00

Gnocchi 24$24.00

Pesto 24$24.00

Chicken

The David $27.00

Esperanza $29.00

Laghi Di Pompton $29.00

Chicken Carbonara $29.00

Seafood

Salmon Pomodoro$35.00

Shrimp and Scallops $30.00

Linguine with Clam Sauce $29.00

Seafood Marechiara 39$39.00

O Sole Mio Seafood $39.00

Steak

Filet Di Avoletta $59.00

12 oz Petite Tenderloin $50.00

Pork

Gordon Ramsay $45.00

Axton’s Pork$45.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable