La Cipollina

Last night my husband and a few friends of ours decided to go out for a late dinner and stumbled upon La Cipollina in Freehold. We thought we were just going in for a casual quick dinner but this turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. Aside from them having amazing, authentic Italian food, the service and staff were just incredible. We met the owner of the restaurant, Anthony, and he and his entire staff treated us like family. We sampled a large portion of their menu and everything was to die for. If you haven’t already been to this gem and are looking for a new spot to try, I can’t recommend them enough. This is definitely going to be a place my family and friends will return to for years to come!

My wife showed me a photo of their pasta the night before, and it looks attractive. We decided to go next day for dinner. The realized qualify is much more impressive than the photo. The sea food combo is also great, and I hope they can serve with a little bit more rice. I will try other dishes and give more feedback later~

Took my wife and daughter here tonight and I was blown away. Great ambiance, delicious food and an attentive and respectful staff. I had the New York Strip which was a generous portion with broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes. The place was busy but the waiters and servers kept tabs on our needs and I was impressed. I will be coming back real soon with my parents so they have the same great experience that we did tonight. A+ and 5 Stars!!

Regrettably we hadn't been back to this restaurant in about a year but let me tell you / it's only gotten better. There are very few places in Monmouth County that have a small intimate feel and this place checks all the boxes / no loud bar scene or loud music / just the perfect ambiance to actually have a conversation with your dining partners and truly enjoy a memorable meal. Anthony the owner is the most gracious host of any restaurant owner I've ever met. He's attentive to each and every table without being overbearing or intrusive to your dinner. The food here is top notch and that's because he only buys the best quality products / something that has remained steadfast for 30 years now. The wait staff is trained to anticipate your needs before you have to ask for them and Adele the hostess is the perfect warm greeting when you arrive. For those folks that have dined here years ago and haven't been back you need to make a reservation asap and see what you've been missing.

We had our son’s christening at La Cipollina. Anthony was a pleasure to work with and was exceptionally thorough. He made thoughtful recommendations to assist us with a cohesive menu and we came in to the event at ease because he had everything handled. The service was exceptional and the restaurant was fully staffed to assist with our event. The maître d kept the party paced appropriately and was fantastic. The food was abundant! They also made the cake in house and it was delicious! We will definitely book future family events here