Cafe Emilia

I'm disappointed in myself for driving past this restaurant several times and not realizing what I was missing. You enter a modest, warm and inviting space and you are greeted by their professional and friendly staff. They have a specialty cocktail menu with amazing choices that you just don't see in your local spots. And they do the classics perfectly, the Espresso Martini was silky, creamy and full of flavor. The service and the pacing of the evening was perfect. The food was incredible. I ordered the Veal Chop special, my wife ordered the Chicken Giordano, our friends ordered the Steak Special and the Chicken Special with Crab Meat. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted even better than it looked. Desserts were also amazing. The Tiramisu was perfectly moist and not soggy. We split the chocolate hazelnut cake and it was so tempting that it lost a limb before I got to take a photo. Definitely a must try. Even though it's a smaller space, we never felt rushed, as if they wanted to turn the table. The staff and owners were extremely inviting, they thanked us repeatedly and invited us back. The warmer weather is almost upon us and they have a beautiful outdoor area for dining al fresco. Can't wait to try it. I know one thing for sure, the next time I pass this place I'll either be pulling into the parking lot or calling to make a future reservation. Absolutely fantastic.

Always a great meal here love their chicken, Parm and their shrimp dishes, and their Barada amazing staff and easy parking

A must stop. The food is exceptional, service is top notch, and it’s fairly priced to boot. Had the best chocolate mousse of my life here. Enough I had 3 pieces! The dessert tower is so cool - you have to see it for yourself! And our waiter went above and beyond to make us laugh and feel comfortable all night even after the restaurant was empty. 10/10. Top notch.

First time at Café Emilia and it was a great spontaneous stop on my way back to NJ. The place is cozy, nicely decorated, and the service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, like a local favorite. The menu is small but well thought out. The food was good, though a bit pricey for the portion size, and the Caesar salad lettuce wasn’t very fresh. Overall, lovely café with great service and definitely worth checking out.

We tried this local restaurant over the weekend and, unfortunately, the highlights were limited to the outdoor seating and the owner himself. The owner was incredibly friendly and charismatic, personally visiting each table and offering a digestivo after the meal — a really nice touch that stood out. The outdoor seating was also well done and made for a relaxing atmosphere. Sadly, the food didn’t quite live up to the expectations set by the menu. Dishes that sounded exciting ended up being underwhelming in flavor. The fish special with crab, for example, was very minimal in presentation and accompaniments, yet carried a premium price tag. The chicken Parmigiana didn’t come with any pasta, which felt a bit off for such a classic dish. Service was another area that missed the mark. While our server was friendly, they were often absent and a bit forgetful. After taking our drink order, we had to flag them down to place our food order, despite them passing our table multiple times — and it wasn’t a busy evening. We genuinely enjoy supporting local spots and had high hopes based on the warm hospitality and setting, but unfortunately, the overall experience just didn’t come together for us this time.

food was amazing and service was incredible. beautiful atmosphere and staff was attentive and very friendly. we ordered the clams as an appetizer and steak for entree and it was delicious. highly recommend and will definitely be coming back soon.

New favorite restaurant! We hosted a customer for dinner and couldn’t have asked for a better evening. The staff was friendly and welcoming, never rushing us and paced the meal perfectly. We enjoyed each of our dishes from appetizers all the way to dessert. Presentation was amazing and the atmosphere really made us feel like we were at home. The space was cozy making it easy to converse and yet we didn’t feel crowded. We will definitely be back!

In town on business and really wanted to find an authentic Italian spot to enjoy while in NJ. Cafe Emilia was absolute perfection! It is an adorable little restaurant and is decorated beautifully for the holidays. Tony and the entire staff were excellent, made us feel right at home. The food was so good! I had a pasta special with homemade fettuccine, the Caesar dressing was excellent and my colleague got the rigatoni with mushrooms. Will dine here every time I come to town. Thank you for a great experience!