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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.7
4.7
3720 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Brando's

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Asbury Park

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.

The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.

Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Area
    Asbury Park
  • Cross Street
    Cookman
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.<br />Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 3,720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

  • Monmouth

    Good for special occasions

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brando's in Asbury Park is a standout Italian restaurant known for its "fantastic" service and "amazing" food. Consistently delivering a "stellar" dining experience, guests rave about the homemade gnocchi and veal dishes. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended by many patrons!

3,720 Reviews
  1. Patti

    New York City

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitstaff good , esp busboys. Food , outstanding , including mussel s, halibut, pork chop . Bartender was superb , a wonderful evening overall.

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  2. annabel

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Brando’s for special occasions because it’s that kind of place! We ordered the special pasta as an appetizer to share and it was excellent. Two had the special ossobucca, I had the stuffed veal chop as usual !!!, and our son had the veal special. We splurged on a red wine from the Planeta vineyard in Sicily and, well, that was so good we ordered a second bottle. The drinks at Brando’s are comparable to an upscale nyc bar. And the staff is superb as is the ambience.

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  3. Susan

    Atlantic City

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never had a bad meal at Brando’s and last night was delicious

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  4. Karen

    New Jersey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our waiter Mike was fantastic

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  5. Vinnie

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Brian was awesome from start to finish. Took the time to explain everything and answer any questions we had. He made great recommendation’s on some of the food we ordered. Staff overall was very attentive even after it got busier as our dinner went on. Was not my first time there and absolutely won’t be the last.

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  6. mark

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Italian restaurant in the area. Very consistent food and service.

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  7. William

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, cocktails and wine was perfect. Vlad was the perfect host! Wonderful Thanksgiving

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  8. Lori

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The calamari was perfect especially the sauce! Veal Napoleon was divine,truffle reduction was complex and delicious. Linguine Sinatra was a treat for the eye but somewhat less to the taste,something was missing? Italian Cheesecake was amazing! Tito's Martini was perfect with huge,crunchy olives and cold,cold,cold! Will highly recommend to others. Thank you for a memorable Thanksgiving dinner.

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  9. Nancy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always. Our waiter was especially nice and attentive.

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  10. JEFF

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Brandos. Food is always very good, more disappointed in my selection than the quality of the food. No reflection of the chef. Service was very good. Will definitely go back. Biggest gripe is parking in Asbury.

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FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.7 stars by 3720 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Brando's restaurant

Brando's

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Asbury Park

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cookman
  • Area
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
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