Vicolo Ristorante

4.1 (71)

$30 and under

Italian

216 Old Tappan Rd, Old Tappan, NJ 07675

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Patrons of Vicolo Ristorante can expect upscale dishes highlighting the finest of Italian cuisine. Chilean sea bass, homemade ravioli and osso bucco are just a few of the customer favorites. Be sure to save room for dessert, however, because the dining experience won't be complete without tiramisu, Qosja said. The Italian dessert, which translates to "pick me up," does exactly that. "The tiramisu is to die for," he said. "So many people come in and say it's the best tiramisu they've ever had." The fully-staffed, 80-seat restaurant is a popular destination for businessmen and women during lunch hour, and attracts families during dinner hour. Visitors will find a menu stocked with an assortment of appetizers, entrees and side dishes with a variety of flavors, tones and textures, prepared by Chef Benito, and enjoyed in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. "Customers can count on affordable, excellent food and great service," said Qosja.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.vicoloristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Benito

Location
216 Old Tappan Rd, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Neighborhood
River Vale
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour

Penne Ala Vodka$15.95
Rigatoni Angela$15.95
sausage, mushrooms, peas & pink sauce
Linquini Vongola$17.95
red or white clam sauce
Cappelini Alba$17.95
baby shrimp, arugula & light tomato sauce
Parpadella Bolognese$16.95
ground veal & plum sauce
Homemade Ravioli Basilico$15.95
Orecchiette Benito$16.95
sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic oil & sun-dried tomatoes
Rigatoni Monachina$15.95
diced eggplant, tomatoes & Ricotta cheese

What 71 people are saying

Vicolo Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
2.7Value

Noise • Moderate

71 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 4, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Place was very nice and service was attentive. Food was good and the portions was good. Great place for a nice Italian dinner.
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GJRN
New York City52 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 3, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Five of us got together for a birthday celebrationon a week night. We made our reservations on Open Table for 7:00 pm but when we walked in, I got the feeling it was a bit of a surprise to the staff. We had to wait for them to put tables together and set up to accommodate us as though we were walk-ins. We waited an inordinate amount of time for our food to come to the table after we ordered (about an hour). At least bring the salads out guys to hold us over and let us think the food is somewhere in sight. We were so famished we went through 2 baskets of bread. Now, in Vicolo's defense, it was a Thursday evening which is a buy one entree, get one free. So it was quite busy. However, this generous deal has been offered Mon-Thurs for years, so I would think they'd have their timing down pat on a busy night, whether its BOGO or not. I would imagine it was as busy as a Saturday night. Anyway, despite the tortuous wait time, the food was fabulous. I ordered the Branzino special which was absolutely delicious. One of us ordered the ravioli and raved how good it was. So I"m torn - great food vs. terrible service. We had to call the server and eventually the owner, when the server was unavailable to move the dinner process along. Can we order dessert now? Can we have the delicious flavored grappa that is offered complimentary? Can we have the check? I got the impression when Benny, the owner saw our frustration, he realized I had put a note on the Open Table notes that we were celebrating a birthday, so he brought over a sample assortment of desserts with a candle. Good save, Benny! The desserts were delicious. It would have been nice if coffee was offered at that time. I will definitely give Vicolo another chance but improving the service would have made the evening perfect.
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Naneki
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to this small yet wonderful restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious no matter what was chosen. AND FURTHERMORE we had a fun filled night singing along with Friday Night entertainer Neil. The wine list is extensive; and they even have their own bottled Vicolo wines which were surprisingly good. We loved the home made desserts and after dinner drinks too. I highly recommend this place to all. Like mom always said: "Always look in your own back yard". Yummy. I already made my next reservation for 6 of us. Enjoy!
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BenQ
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food great service.i love the wild mushroom ravioli
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Table4Two Gold
New Jersey15 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 24, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was good. Waiter never came back to see if everything was ok. He only took our order, then disappeared. Two other people brought our appetizers and main course. Neither came back either to check on us. Meals were good, but felt they were overpriced. Would not go back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food portion was very generous. Didn't expect much but the taste was pretty good. The clam linguine was a little salty for us but our lobster tail with lamb was excellent.
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Lisa
New York City22 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The place was ok. Service average. Didn't like the live music. Wouldn't go running back. Just average.
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TappanTraveler Gold
New York City98 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a satisfying stop. Had not been there for dinner in a while. This visit was encouraged by a Groupon coupon. Service excellent without hovering. Food excellent especially specials. Portions more than adequate. One suggestion: when taking leftovers, have the bus staff remove the plates from the table instead of unceremoniously sliding them off the plate at the table into tin foil containers.
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BenQ
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food excellent service great entertainment I had a vel chop was amazing my wife she love her fish Dessertt I had tiramisu was one of the best I ever had
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Bren Gold
New York City103 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 22, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dined here with friends for the first time. Seated us promptly. Shared a stuffed clams appetizer which was very tasty. Our entrees ranged from swordfish, chicken, steak and pasta. Everyone was pleased with their selections. The food was fresh and presented well, accompanied by a house salad. We shared a tartufo, cannoli, and tiramisu for dessert. The owner gave us complimentary after dinner drinks. A nice way to end our dinner.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.vicoloristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Benito

Location
216 Old Tappan Rd, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Neighborhood
River Vale
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour

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Soup

Pasta Fagoli$5.95

Minestrone$5.95

Antipasti Freddi

Mozzarella Caprese$8.95

Cocktail Di Gamberi$11.95

Insalata Di Mare$11.95

Blue Point Oyster Cocktail$10.95

Antipasti Caldi

Calamari Friti or Balsamic$11.95

Blue Point Oyster Rockefeller$10.95

Clams Oreganato$9.95

Clams Posillipo$9.95

Mussels Marinara or Fra Diavolo$9.95

Broccoli Rabe$9.95

Eggplant Rollatini$8.95

Portobello$8.95

Salata

Caesar Salad$7.00

Tri Color Salad$7.00

Arugula Salad$7.50

Vicolo Salad$7.50

Dave's Salad$7.50

Farinaci Pasta

Penne Ala Vodka$15.95

Rigatoni Angela$15.95

Linquini Vongola$17.95

Cappelini Alba$17.95

Parpadella Bolognese$16.95

Homemade Ravioli Basilico$15.95

Orecchiette Benito$16.95

Rigatoni Monachina$15.95

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