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La Cipollina, Freehold, NJ

La Cipollina

4.7
4.7
910 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Recognized by Opentable as ONE OF THE TOP 1% RATED RESTAURANTS WORLDWIDE for a second year in a row.
Zagat review: After three decades, this dependable (if hard-to-find) Freehold Italian BYO maintains its old-world ways with a classic menu of quality items served by an excellent dining room team. The elegant decor lends it special-occasion status.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 308-3830
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Braica
  • Catering
    Catering: Ranging
 from
 10
 to
 1000
 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Ranging from three courses to a six course sit down, buffets, family style dinners and cocktail parties, events and a variety of different stations
  • Area
    Freehold
  • Cross Street
    South St.
  • Parking details
    macgackin triangle parking lot
  • Public transit
    New Jersey Transit buses service the "Freehold Center" terminal which is located a block away from La Cipollina Ristorante.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 910 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cipollina offers a captivating dining experience with "fantastic service" and "scrumptious" food. Known for its "warm and inviting" atmosphere, the restaurant boasts "fresh, seasonal ingredients" and a BYOB option. Highlights include expertly prepared seafood, delectable pasta, and innovative desserts like the "cucumber dessert." A must-visit for "special occasions" or any night out.

910 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine weekend and even though it was the Saturday after Valentine’s Day, it was still Valentine’s Day in this beautiful, romantic spot. Heather greeted us with open arms. Franco, Ben and staff welcomed us warmly, too. The food was great as always. My husband ordered the veal osso bucco special which was so tender and delicious. A rainy cold night outside but so warm and cozy in our favorite restaurant.

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  2. Christian

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible night at La Cipollina! This was our first time visiting and it was such an amazing night. Every bite was better than the last and I cannot wait to come try out some new things. The owner even stopped by our table a few times and took us on a little tour of the restaurant! Antonio and Liz were always there when we needed them and provided great service too. A great family owned business that we will definitely be bringing family and friends back to.

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  3. Heather

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding trifecta of food, service and ambiance. Hand crafted, authentic Italian cuisine that was as flavorful as fresh.

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  4. John

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and service was amazing, great dinner as usual!
    La CipollinaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  5. Joel

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly perfect place to celebrate Valentine's day - ambiance is gentle and romantic, staff are wonderfully warm, friendly and helpful, and the dinner itself was beyond-belief delicious. Certainly worth the price, especially since byob.

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  6. Nicolise

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything deserves a 10/10 from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Food was incredible, service was excellent. The Caesar salad was probably the best I’ve had in a long time, and the French Chicken dish was so so tasty. Can’t wait to go back! Thank you Antonio and team for the experience.

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  7. Daniel

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner. Service and food were tops.
    La CipollinaResponded on 6 February 2025
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On this chilly night the restaurant was full. We had our regular table. The staff was as always very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed fried calamari, creamy burrata and Caesar salad for starters. My husband had the special Chilean Sea Bass and I ordered the salmon dish from the menu. All cooked to perfection. We ended with espresso and cappuccino and the Chef’s trio of ricotta cheesecake, flourless chocolate cake and their famous almond cake. Once again a great evening.
    La CipollinaResponded on 6 February 2025
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  9. Jennifer

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing but the service was A+ amazing. The entire staff is beyond kind, went above and beyond to ensure an amazing dining experience. Can’t wait to go back.
    La CipollinaResponded on 6 February 2025
    Thanks for the five!! Our work here is extremely rewarding, and kind words from people like you are always appreciated. I will forward your comments to the dining room and kitchen. Your effort and time for the review is so much appreciated. See you soon for supper, and thanks again. Regards, Anthony Braica

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  10. Elizabeth

    VIP

    New Jersey

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    my husband is allergic to clams and muscles. He ordered the fish special. waiter said no problem he would put extra shrimp. instead it came out with no shrimp they apologized and brought two shrimp. It was supposed to be over risotto instead it was plain white rice. NOT RISSOTO There was clearly something going on in kitchen When we got bill it clearly stated allergies.

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FAQs

La Cipollina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 308-3830.

La Cipollina is rated 4.7 stars by 910 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cipollina

16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South St.
  • Area
    Freehold
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    macgackin triangle parking lot
  • Public transit
    New Jersey Transit buses service the "Freehold Center" terminal which is located a block away from La Cipollina Ristorante.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Braica
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (732) 308-3830
  • Catering
    Catering: Ranging
 from
 10
 to
 1000
 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Ranging from three courses to a six course sit down, buffets, family style dinners and cocktail parties, events and a variety of different stations
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