Review D'italia - Avenel

Order from here all the time and never had any issues. Tonight I called and always specifically tell the person taking my order to please have the driver call because our entrance is in the back. Tonight after 1hr 20min of waiting when initially they said it would be about 40 I called back. Hadn’t received any sort of cal before that. He asked if I paid and I said yes even leaving a top on the card when I placed the order. After the guy put me on hold another guy comes on the phone and goes, “I don’t know what to tell you sweetie, the driver dropped your food off already.” I told him I had not received a call or anything which is why I was calling them. He told me the driver was new and that he’s screaming on the other line that he called and knocked and just left the food. The driver did not call…even if he did and I missed it I would have assumed he was there and would have went down and grabbed the food when it was delivered. The guy who I spoke to after I was out on hold couldn’t have been any ruder. And even said they just leave food outside all the time, it was a normal thing. I couldn’t have been any more nice while the 2nd guy I spoke to couldn’t be anymore rude. When I finally got the food from outside it was obviously cold which was whatever but the driver must have threw it from the window of his car because oil was all over both bags of food and the cheese and spinach calzone was smushed. Great job.

I ordered the penne in vodka and i wouldn't even feed it to my dog. They put SOOOOOOOOOOO many black olives in it - the entire dish just tasted like nothing else but olives. Almost no sauce at all and what was on there tasted nothing like any vodka sauce Ive ever had. Oh and did I mention for $23 u get a small stale roll to go with it . . . Yum

When my family and I went a year or two ago the food was very good but when we went there yesterday it was a terrible experience. We ordered the four cheese pizza for the dough to be wet and soggy, the pizza was overwhelmed with low quality yellow cheese and there was one slice of white cheese melted on top, it was very chewy and overall was bland. It was not what was expected out of a four cheese pizza. The cheese slid right off the dough and the dough was very pasty too. I ordered the penne vodka and it was extremely bland, it was very overwhelming with the large amounts of black olives and peas. The sauce was very watery and had no flavor at all. I had chicken added to my pasta and it was super soggy and tough to eat. The chicken seemed to have been breaded and then thrown into the sauce, I was very disappointed with my entree. Someone else at the table had ordered a Cajun shrimp wrap, it seemed very rush and it looked like it was just thrown together. I really was looking forward to a nice dinner at D'Italia's but the quality of food and the standards have lowered since the last time we went. Gordon Ramsay should definitely pay a visit to this establishment because as a local restaurant it has great potential to be what it once was. However we will not be dining there any time soon, the service was friendly and inviting but the quality of food was very disappointing.

We've been coming to this family owned, neighborhood spot for over 20 years. The people, the food, the family feel has never changed and has always been second to none. If you want consistently good Italian food.. GO HERE!! The chicken parm Stromboli and tortellini al forno with chicken are my favorite dishes to get.

Been going here for years. The best Italian food. Quick service, and friendly servers. Try it you won't be disappointed.

The rice balls were not even rice based the penne vodka was lacking on noodles They forgot about the appetiser until after we finished the main course.

Excellent food! Ive indulged in different entrees and pizza alike. Sadly who ever answered my call was short/rude. Hence 4 stars.

GUYS! I just ordered a honey mustard chicken wrap with disco fries for delivery ….. OMG ! Triple chefs kiss, hands down ! The disco fries were made to perfection. Just enough cheese and gravy to overload your mouth with a burst of goodness. The wrap was exquisite, chicken was lean, no fat, cooked just enough, the amount of honey mustard spread was also just enough to keep the pallet wet and going ! This was so good. I could literally cry ! I’ve been ordering from this hidden gem a few times and it always hit the spot! But this time, the ball literally flew out the park. The chef really nailed this recipe. Wow. In addition to the friendly staff and well mannered hostess who took my food order, i continue to be impressed by their 5-star service. Can you cater my babyshower 😭

After going to Bellini's, Dominic's and having the food over cooked, bread stale and cold, took forever for service. We decided to go to D'Italia for dinner last night, took my son out for his b'day. All 3 of us had a great meals from the soft warm dinner rolls, salads, waiter recommend the great tasting house dressing, Entrees. Was just enough. Great atmosphere. Very nice waiter, polite, helpful. Will go back again

A good place to have a family experience, I recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian food, great atmosphere.

One of my favorite places to go for any occasion There is so much to choose from on a vast menu there is certainly a meal that anyone can enjoy The staff is extremely professional and go out of the way to make your experience enjoyable The food is delicious and the atmosphere is very cheerful and relaxing Amazing for a family dinner ,a romantic date night, or brunch date with your friends 5 Stars all around!!!!

I would like to give this place more stars but I can't remember the time we went in for a quick lunch and ended up waiting over 30 minutes before we found out that the server forgot to turn in our order!? Although our lunch was free, there's no excuse for a regular server to "forget" to turn in an order. The place wasn't even too busy. The food is ok, nothing to rave about either.

We have been customers for 20 years since we moved to the area. They are a great family and have always consistently provided great food and service. We have dined in, ordered to go and had meals delivered. They have also catered our parties and family dinners and I cannot recall ever having any issues. We have since moved out of state and still go for a few meals when we return to visit. We recently had my son's graduation party when we came home for our visit this past weekend. Joe, Rudy and Nicole were amazing and quick to accommodate everyone's needs. I keep trying to get them to open a location in Florida, but we'll have to settle for a few times a year. Thank you for a great day!! --The Tennaro's

Always a great meal at D'Italia. In an obscure location but so worth the trip. You'll never be disappointed.

Excellent service, great wait staff and food is delicious!

D’Italia is my favorite restaraunt, the food is always fresh & delicious! The staff is always pleasant & friendly. I love bringing friends & family there.

The food is delicious!!! Plus the staff is absolutely wonderful, and make you feel right at home. Very warm, and friendly. D'Italia has become our favorite place for dinner. So lucky to have found them!

Some of the best Italian food in NJ. Love love love this place. Food is reasonably priced. The staff is wonderful

Wow..Wow .. Food was amazing .scallops, w/walnuts in a balsamic drizzle my mouth is still watering.. First time & I will be back.

I just want to thank the owners and staff of D'italia for such a nice party for my parents this past weekend. I actually heard people say the food was great. And our waitresses were so attentive to all 40 plus guests. It was a great party at a reasonable price. Everyone was pleased. Thank you so much!