Reggiano's Ristorante

Meh!

After dirving past this restaurant a billion times, I decided to try it when my friend enticed me with a coupon that she had received. I am happy to have tried it out on their expense; that's how mediocre it was. The ambience is very warm and cozy, I will have to give it that. From there it was all downhill. The bread in the basket was old and stale. Not a good start. The calamari appetizer was almost as tasteless as the tomato sauce, which seemed to be lacking flavor. The Martini Polo draped with 2 limp pieces of asparagus was so boring I just stopped eating it. My friend's chicken was hidden under a bowlful of leaves. The prices at this establishment are really over the top -- and certainly not worth the quality of what we experienced. The final straw was when the bill came and they had added a 20% gratuity -- all on their own. The next time you are driving past Regianno's on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange and are wondering -- "should I" -- just keep on driving.

What a delightful dinning experience! The ambience is very cozy and romantic. The menu selections were so good that it was difficult to make a decision on what to order. So my friend and I shared a couple of dishes. The staff was very accommodating and the service was friendly and attentive. Alberto, our waiter was excellent! The food came quickly, but we never felt rushed. And the food was delicious, I can not wait to go back! I highly recommend Reggianos.

But be prepared to wait for your table even if you have a reservation. Also the food takes quite a bit of time as well.

I went here on a recommendation last night with two friends and it was just awful. The best part was the cheese and salami that greeted us when we sat down, as well as the very nice waiter. 5 minutes into our visit a female vocalist starting singing Evergreen, very loudly and off-key and it went down from there. She was joined by a man singing "country" and during their breaks guys from the bar starting singing Karaoke. Sadly, the food did not make it up for it. The rock shrimp appetizer was drenched in oil, as was the capellini pasta. The best part of the veal dish was the smell of the truffle oil. We could not wait to leave. Clearly, the focus is the few people sitting at the bar. It is not a place for fine dining.