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Augustino's Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
50 reviews for Augustino's Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"CASH ONLY, MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE, generous portions." In 11 reviews -
"Must get reservation a couple weeks ahead." In 10 reviews -
"Their complimentary bruschetta is amazing." In 4 reviews
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50 reviews in English
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Review from George B.
5/17/2012
Tremendous Italian food, perfect for a fancy night out.
First off, Augustino's is NOT BYOB and you can only pay in cash. Plan ahead.
I had the orichette with broccoli rabe and it was out of this world. This was easily the best sausage I've ever had in an Italian dinner. The olive oil sauce was perfect and I finished every last drop. I'm torn between ordering it again or discovering what else on the menu is as delicious.
For dessert we split a cannoli, but honestly I was so enamored with the pasta that I barely remember how it tasted.
You're going to pay a pretty penny for dinner here but it is absolutely worth it. -
Review from Sean R.
2/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
After dealing with the pain of getting a reservation here, we were left majorly disappointed. After we were seated no one took our orders for 30 mins. Our water and wine glasses were left empty for a good bit of the meal, so overall our service was lousy.
The food was nothing to write home about. The rice balls (were a special) were just OK, the ceasar salad had no parmesan or croutons, just romaine and dressing. The farfalle and shrimp marinara entrees were not impressive. The best part of the meal was the bread and complimentary bruschetta.
Save yourself the hassle of getting a reservation, and paying too much for 70's Italian food. I would suggest going to one of the other good Italian options in Hoboken. -
Review from John M.
Jersey City, NJ
1/25/2012
I ate at Augustino's this past Saturday for the 1st time. My crew in Hoboken has been telling me about this place for years. Apparently, it's hard to get a reservation. I guess I got lucky with the mini snowstorm. The earliest I could get a table for 4 was 10:00 pm, but that was fine with me.
We arrived around 9:45 and had some cocktails at the bar. The place was old school Jersey Italian style. Very small, but cozy. The waitresses were mad aggressive (in a playful way). They kept talking smack to us as we stood by the bar (in their way) boozing while we waited.
The menu is pretty standard classic Italian, with pretty standard prices. Two of the coolest things that ever happened to me at a restaurant, happened at Augustino's. One: I asked the waitress for advice on what to order. She asked what I was between. I said the pork chops and the farfalle. She asked if I'd like half & half. I almost fell off the chair. Of course I do!
I had calamari and eggplant for appetizers. The were both top notch. I had the pork chops and the farfalle for entrees. The farfalle was as good as it gets. the pork chop was solid, but not memorable. The wine was good and cheap as well. I was very full and happy with my meal overall.....
Two: when we ordered the icebox cake for dessert. There were 4 of us, and we were splitting a single piece of cake. The piece came to our table sliced into 4 equal squares. That saved me from the delicate process of trying to eat my full share, but not encroach into anybody elses (which I've done more often than not). The icebox cake was straight up Italian Nona steez. -
Review from Stephanie Y.
Jersey City, NJ
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wow. Augustino's you rocked my dining world. Not necessarily with your amazing food, though you do an extremely good job with that. Not with your outstanding wine list, as your wine list isn't that comprehensive. You rocked my world with ambiance, service and charm. I'll go out and say this is a 4.5 star kind of place. Before I get into the details of this wonderful evening, I will just put it out there for you yelpers why I am rounding down rather than up. I didn't love my entree.
Now, this place is tiny so don't expect to just walk in and get a table. Our friends did tell us that you can walk in post 9pm on a Friday and get 2 spots at the bar. (Thanks Portia R for that great tip!). Now waiting for our reservations, my party of 4 was in the way, no doubt about that. The waitresses were kind, rude, hilarious while getting their job done. If you don't like a little sass and a few "get the hell out of my ways will ya" then yes you may say the service is not that good. However, the beautiful servers always have a smile on the their face and are ready to help you feel at home. (Including a few back rubs and hugs).
For starters: Calamari with a choice of 3 sauces - sweet, regular or hot. We went with hot. It was actually a hot marinara and was it delicious. An amazing idea if you ask me since I love me some hot sauce and I love me some marinara sauce. The eggplant rollatini was good but what stood out was again that marinara sauce. Augustino's has some damn good marinara.
Entrees - The veal chop special stuffed with prosciutto, fontina, and spinach. It looked scrumptious but in fact it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. Extra flavor? Salt? I don't know. Definitely not the best thing on the menu. My boyfriend echoed my sentiment with his stuffed pork chop. On a side note, I do need to add that my bf was torn on what to order and the waitress hooked him up with the half order pork chop (though I don't think it was half, it was huge) and a half order of the pasta he was eyeing. So sweet. All the pastas I tasted were delicious. That marinara again... yummm.
The side of veggies and potatoes were delicious. The asparagus being perfectly charred and very crispy. I dare say they were perfect. The free bruschetta waiting on the table is a great way to start. The Ice Box cake split into 4, for the 4 people in my party was out of this world delicious and a great way to end this fun evening.
Augustino's has standard prices for upscale Italian. It wasn't the best Italian food I ever had but, by no means was it bad. It was quite good, very good. But, what really makes this place stand out is it's heart. It's got a whole bunch of that. I look forward to another evening at Augustino's as I"ll most definitely be back with cash in hand as unfortunately credit cards are no good here.Listed in: Best of Hoboken, Best of Italian!, Love Is In The Air, Baller Status!!!
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Review from Homer S.
Hoboken, NJ
3/10/2012
Bring your cash and lay it down at this Hoboken institution. We had an enjoyable time and ate some tasty dishes.
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Review from Anthony J.
Hoboken, NJ
3/7/2012
I don't understand what the big deal is about this place. It was a pain to make a reservation, and the person on the phone was not helpful at all and made me keep guessing until I finally guessed a date when they had an open table. When we got there most of the tables were empty for the first 30 minutes or so. We got an appetizer, two entrees, and a bottle of wine. The food was good but it was no better than anywhere else in town. When we received the bill we noticed that our appetizer, which was a "special" that night and consisted of only 3 shrimp, was $17. In the end we spent over $100 for a meal we could have gotten for half the price anywhere else. We didn't have a bad meal, but we felt like we got ripped off. For those reasons, in the future we will avoid the hassle and go elsewhere.
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Review from Ben M.
Milwaukee, WI
3/4/2012
Once you get past the BS they put you through when you are making a reservation (they are always booked. Just get on the waiting list. 9 times out of 10they will call you day of and give you the reservation. The waitresses are sassy as well, so be prepared. Just be polite and you will get great service. Now I give them 5 stars because this is the best red sauce Italian food I have ever had. I get chicken parm or shrimp parm almost every time...best I have ever had. But anything i have had (salads, some spinich/chicken dish, drinks) has been great. The giant pork chop looks great too, just never ordered it because the parm dishes are so good. So please try it for me.
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Review from L S.
Short Hills, NJ
3/13/2012
The place to go if you're in the mood for italian food! Superb service; they had a calamari on white wine sauce special appetizer that was just spectacular! Great farfalle pasta, stuffed rack of veal and chocken parm. Even though we were full, we had to try their icebox cake...I'm a dessert fanatic,and I have to acknowledge that this icebox cake was one of the best desserts I've had! All this plus an incredibly friendly service, whatmore can ou ask for! Looking forward to our nextmeal at Augustino's!
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Review from Nicole A.
Manhattan, NY
1/7/2012
Great food! The linguine with clams is spectacular. The mesculan salad has the tastiest dressing ever. The only disappointment is that we didn't get bread with our take-out order-maybe they forgot. Regardless their food is amazing!
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Review from David C.
Hoboken, NJ
12/25/2011
Come here for the experience. As you all know by now it's almost impossible to grab a reservation. But there is enough grabbing once you get to the restaurant. The staff are VERY friendly! Which I did not mind but I can see how others can feel a bit put off by it. The handmade farfelle pasta was really amazing but that is the only good thing I can say about the food. The rest of the fare including their famous veal were just ok. Food not worth the hype but the experience was fun.
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Review from Roy L.
3/12/2011
4.5 Stars.
Called Friday and left a message to call me for a Saturday reservation if there were any cancellations. Fast forward to Saturday at noon, they called me and said that they had a table open for 5:30pm. They said that we'd have to be out of there by 7pm, no problem.
We arrived early but hung out for a while outside. At around 5:25, they called us in and it was empty. 15 mins later, it was completely full and packed. They brought out complementary bruchetta and bread. Both were fresh and tasty.
For appetizers, we ordered the fried fontina cheese and crab stuffed shrimp which was a special. The fried fontina was delicious, and the marinara was even better. The shrimp and crab was fresh but a little overcooked. Also, they only came with 3 shrimp.
For the entrees, I ordered the bowtie pasta(farfelle) with proscuitto and spinach. It was great as well, almost a little too much spinach though. My wife ordered ravoli with melted mozzarella. I tasted her dish and it was tasty and fulfilling. Both my in-laws ordered the special short rib with fetticine. I tried the short rib and it was very tender and tasty. My mother in law thought that it was great but the pasta was a little undercooked for her taste.
For desserts, 2 of us ordered the canoli and the other 2 ordered the ice-box pie which was more of a chocolate mousse-like pie. Both were good but almost to filling for dessert.
Overall, great service(nice accents), nice ambiance, and great food. Glad we got to experience this place.
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Review from Brian E.
3/12/2011
This was probably the best meal I've had since moving to Hoboken. I walk into the place around 630pm on a Friday and the only seats available are at the bar. The hostess (Christine) moved over to make room. Apparently this is typical as the place gets busy. Most of the staff was friendly and they even suggest calling the night before so they can plan for your favorite special...how awesome is that. Only regret was not buying a bottle of wine to pair with my meal.
A few quick notes:
- They typically have 15 specials outside of their standard menu, every one of them sounded incredible and each dish I saw that came out looked delicious
- Portions are generous so you really don't need a full course meal unless you're planning for a food coma
- Red Snapper is a no-brainer if you like fish
- Fun and friendly atmosphere
- Full bar
- CASH ONLY
- The hostess' favorite cereal is honey nut cheerios...personally, I'd go with captain crunch -
Review from Jean Pierre B.
Hoboken, NJ
7/26/2011
good italian place, reasonable prices. The catch here is to make a reservation early, i would recommend about a week from desired date. This join only accepts cash ( no CREDIT CARDS whatsoever ), but will feel like it is ok after you eat, and will want to come back.
Again, i feel that for what you experience in Hoboken concerning italian food, this is def a good pick. -
Review from Minerva A.
Jersey City, NJ
9/8/2011
Discovered this gem when they opened a few years back (read the review in NJ Monthly Magazine). THE BEST Italian food around!! Have eaten here many times and the food is consistently excellent, and the service is consistently impeccable. You must call in advance; but if you feel lucky; walk over and take a chance to get a seat at the bar; you'll be glad you did. Cash only and their Sunday Sauce is worth the wait as they only serve it on Thursdays! Family-owned and operated; so they care about their customers!
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Review from M P.
Hoboken, NJ
7/26/2011
I've been wanting to dine here for a while but reservation was hard to come by unless you plan to go weeks in advance. One day I decided to just walk in for early dinner at 5 pm and low and behold there were seats at the bar. Wooh! The bartender quickly offered recommendations which were delish. I ordered the special lasagna and the spaghetti. The free bread that sat at the bar tasted stale and immediately I was downheartened. Maybe my expectations were too high? Fortunately, the worst part or the meal wad over. The entrees came out delish and overflowing with taste. It also didn't hurt that the portions were hearty, because sometimes nice restaurants like to give you only a sampling of food. I left full and happy. Will certainly return the next time I can afford to.
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Review from Jennifer R.
Hoboken, NJ
Updated - 7/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I just wanted to update this review and say that after 4 more visits to this place, I stand by my original review. Excellent food, wonderful waitstaff, and truly the best restaurant in Hoboken. We now come here every month and we really feel like family. Their specials are always top notch and if there's a veal chop special, get it (although the pork chops are awesome, too). You really can't go wrong with anything that you order here!
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1/9/2011
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Review from Michael P.
Hoboken, NJ
7/16/2011
We both had the arugula salad, which was very good. The place is tiny with about 8 tables and the waitresses are friendly and good but extremely loud. I had the veal piccata and she had the chicken piccata, which were both excellent. The sides of angel hair with marinara were very good as well. We also received a side of veggies by mistake and those were just ok. The bruschetta you get when you walk in is very tastey too. Overall, I'm a fan and I would return, but the place is not cheap at all. The veal I believe was $22.50 and the chicken was $20.00. The salads were $10 each and the wine I had was $12.50 a glass for Santa Margherita pinot grigio. Bring your cash because they don't take credit cards.
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Review from Michelle F.
Rockville Centre, NY
7/18/2008
Augustino's thinks it's all that, but it's not.
I must say that the food was guuuud. I had chicken stuffed with prosciutto, cheese, & spinach with delicious sauce, and my husband had some tasty pasta. BUT, when you have to wait 3 weeks to get a reservation at a place you don't expect the following:
1. A weird, aggressive message on your answering machine trying to confirm your reservation the day before your date.
2. To be greeted by a gum cracking rude hostess when you arrive.
3. That two of the appetizers, a bottle of wine, and one entree that you choose from the menu are "not available tonight". (Rotating menu necessary, perhaps?)
4. That your waitress would bring your wine bottle to the table already opened. Now, I'm not a wine snot, but isn't that wrong? They could have piped any old crap in that bottle!
I was also annoyed that they didn't take credit cards, which we were unaware of. My husband had to run out and find an ATM during dinner.
The inside is cute and cozy, with only a few tables; it has a pizza parlor ambiance, only with a bar. I expected a much more sophisticated dining experience due to the long wait for a reservation. And it would have been nice if they mentioned the cash only thing when they called us to confirm our reservation.
There are many less pretentious places to eat in Hoboken, without the silly waiting period. -
Review from Ryan S.
New York, NY
1/2/2011
It was awhile ago that I came here, but I almost cried the special Veal Chop was so good. And I never cry, over food ;) I'll never get a veal chop at another restaurant. Everything else was outstanding.
Super small, so make reservations well in advance, unless you get lucky and snag a spot at the bar. -
Review from Karen W.
Hoboken, NJ
7/20/2010
After reading all the raves for this place, I had pretty high expectations.
Made reservations the day of (score) - definitely thought it was a good sign.
The bruschetta - it was good, a little oily/soggy.. and it had already been sitting out on the table before we got there. The app that we ordered was the special of the day - some sort of antipasto (tomatoes, fresh mozz, onions, balsamic - nix'ed the onions though). It was decent.
The boy got stuffed chicken - that was YUMMY. Probably the best thing we ordered (another special they had that night).
I got veal marsala, and I have to say. It's nothing to write home about. They gave a side of linguine in a red sauce - which i would have rather lose the sauce and have it in with my entree.
All in all, this was an average experience. I think there are places in Hoboken that have much better food.
The service here is something else, too. It was dinner and a show. The waitress definitely made sure my boy was a happy camper with shoulder rubs :) Pretty hysterical to me to watch him squirm. -
Review from Thuy P.
Sunnyvale, CA
4/15/2010
Reading reviews about sassy and curt waitresses, how impossible it is to get a reservation, and how delicious the food was here... I was prepared to take on anything Augustino's throw my way.
We had reservations for 4 people at 6:30pm on a Monday night. Got there on time, seated promptly, no problems. The place is super small and quaint. I loved the cozy vibe and ambiance.
Upon taking our order, I see how some customers would consider the waitresses "rude" or "curt". They make smart remarks at times. For instance, our wine bottle was empty. I incorrectly said, "refill please". The waitress replied, "I will not refill your bottle. What I'll do is get you a new one." I'm not bothered by that one bit but I can see how some sensitive customers may take that comment the wrong way.
Onto the food!! Everyone raves about the complimentary bruscetta. Personally, I found it drenched in olive oil. Other than that, it was good and very flavorful indeed.
Apps: Fontina Cheese in Carozza - Good, not heavy at all in a sweet tomato sauce.
Entrees: Shrimp Marinara w clams & mussels over linguini in spicy tomato sauce - Waitress will ask you to specify your spice heat level. I asked for the hottest. It came spicy, nice (could be a tad spicier... waitress was just pulling my leg when she said girl like myself can't handle the heat.) Taste wise, I would say it's ok/good but not amazing. Portions are plentiful. The pasta didn't taste homemade. It was missing that al dente "bite". The sauce was ok. I don't know what it's missing, the tomato tanginess?
Sauteed Pork Chops in red wine sauce - huge portions! Initially very tasty but the taste got old quick after your 4th or 5th bite.
The other two people, I can barely remember what they ordered. If I can't remember, their dishes weren't memorable. My friend did order a pasta dish of some sort. I just remember it being over cooked. Again, it didn't taste home made and again, missing the al dente "bite".
CASH ONLY, MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE, generous portions. I do not see myself returning anytime soon for the food. -
Review from Ali W.
Hoboken, NJ
6/24/2008
After we recovered from the shock of being berated by the hostess for not confirming our reservation, our trip to Augustino's was pretty darn good. The complimentary bruschetta is fantastic-- garlicky chopped tomatoes sitting atop nicely chewy, olive oil drizzled bread. The chicken parmigiana lives up to expectations-- it's a mass of cheesiness-- so too was the special meat lasagna. The portions are massive so be prepared to take home a doggy bag.
Augustino's is definitely good Italian food, but I'm still not convinced it is worth the month wait for reservations, nor that it's even the best Italian in Hoboken by a large margin. -
Review from Frank L.
New York, NY
6/16/2007
If you're looking for some primo Hoboken Italian, then look no further.
The place is small and romantic. Its size and the quality of the food ensures that it's always packed. Don't attempt coming here without a reservation, our waitress said they've been booked now for their 10th strait year. Maybe this is only true for Friday nights, but nevertheless, call ahead. Also bring cash. -
Review from Lucy Z.
Jersey City, NJ
7/28/2011
Apparently, it takes over a year to get a reservation here on a Saturday night in the main dining area (according to the bartender...we were indeed relegated to the bar). The restaurant and the food is good, old-school Italian-American. Seems like a place with a lot of regulars, and deservedly so. A bit pricey for what you get, and yes, cash only. I recommend the Farfalle.
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Review from James K.
Manhattan, NY
12/24/2008
As soon as we moved to Hoboken, everyone kept on telling us that we had to try Augustino's. It's widely considered one of the best Italian restaurants in Hoboken and some argue that it's better than anything the city has to offer. Well, we were not disapointed. Everything from the complimentary bruschetta to the appetizers and entrees were absolutely outstanding! I ordered the Lobster Fra Diablo and my wife ordered the shrimp parm and both dishes were cooked to perfection and especially hearty, just the way we like our Italian.
Yes, it's tough to get a reservation and even if you have a reservation you'll probably have to wait, but do yourself a favor and just take in the ambiance. It's truly a throwback to old school Italian restaurants that you see in the movies. And for those who are offended by the language used by the bartenders or hostess should stick to the Olive Garden. -
Review from Suzanne S.
Little Falls, NJ
1/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Having grown up in NJ and working in Manhatten, I have had more than my fair share of Italian food. Hands down, this is really one of the best places to enjoy a meal, without being rushed and the staff is amazing! They treat you like family, and these days you don't get that very often. I have never had a bad experience. The specials are AMAZING, the eggplant rollatini stuffed with veal is heavenly. And the Sunday Sauce?? WOW, I never liked braciole, but somehow, I have become a fan! The notorious wait list is totally worth the wait!
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Review from Jon K.
11/17/2008
The chef's wife, Sharon, runs the front of the restaurant. She greeted us with hugs and kisses. She had never even met me before. She has quite the potty mouth. Every sentence contains a profanity. Some people at my table found her language to be amusing while others were just put off by it. I could take it or leave it. I wasn't offended by it but just found it unnecessary. Onto the food....
Bread is excellent. They get it from Dominicks Bakery in Hoboken.
Started with chicken livers with onions and hot peppers. Unfortunately, I shared it with a dining companion...would have loved the whole thing to myself.
Sharon recommended the breaded pork chops with applesauce. They gave you two of them. They were tremendous,had to be close to three inches thick. They were cooked to perfection. Potatoes and onions were served on the side. Applesauce just tasted like they had opened a bottle of Motts. Next time I think I would have tried the sauteed pork chops with vinegar and hot peppers.
We skipped coffee and dessert. -
Review from Lucy L.
11/22/2008
I was really lucky with this place, apparently they are all booked for rest of the YEAR.. you are kidding me right? what happened was as weather becomes colder and colder. I wanted to try some local place and found this place on yelp.. thought give it a try.
Called them around 5pm, asking if there is any opening that night, host was kind enough to get me in for 5:30 the earliest. by the time i got there, i kept hearing host deny callers for reservation. so I guess this is a very popular place.
Alright enough with the intro.. allow me to say.. the food was SO SO good.. one of best Italian i've had in a while. I wish i discovered this place sooner. I highly recommendEVERYONE to go try. Host/waitress were all very friendly. the place is cozy and romantic. Price was reasonable.
2 notes
1. Make a reservation
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Review from A.J. L.
Arlington, VA
9/21/2008
My brother lives down the street from this place and knows the owners so he was able to get us a reservation a while back. "Cozy" is an understatement. It's tiny and very intimate, but the food is some of the best Italian you'll ever find. Quality preparation and an abundance of food. The co-owner, who was also our server, swore like a sailor -- but she also made excellent recommendations that did not disappoint.
Maybe it was a special they had only when I went but they had a lobster tail appetizer that was fantastic. If you go and like lobster -- get it. -
Review from Barbara D.
Jersey City, NJ
1/15/2009
Absolutely impossible to get a reservation here from what I'm told... so we just decided to "wing it" on a random Monday night. Everyone was very accomodating and actually we only waited about 30 mins for a table. The place is tiny, as many have said, and only takes cash...so bring your big bills with you!
It's a throwback to the old italian bistros of the past. The swearing is nothing you wouldn't hear in old school Brooklyn, so just get over it already or head to Tutta Pasta, what can I tell you?
The food is AMAZING. I had a bolognese dish that I couldn't stop eating. I am not a big fan of leftovers... and yet, I took them home, ate them the next day, and wouldn't even share with my dog (much to his dismay)!
The complimentary bruschetta is good... and I had a lovely caesar which was great also.
I would come back in a heartbeat! -
Review from Benjamin G.
Hoboken, NJ
6/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
The pasta carbonara was incredible but extremely rich! I couldn't even finish the whole thing despite not being full. The atmosphere was very intimate and the staff was friendly. Service was just okay for the price.
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Review from Brittany S.
Denver, CO
6/13/2011
No words to express my love for this place! From the small Italian spot with 8 tables boasting Frank Sinatra...to amazing Italian gal staff..to of course the food this place is a MUST go to! Food...get the calamari, the chilled lobster, chicken picata, pasta...and for dessert the ice box. Just make sure you make a reservation prior as it gets booked!
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Review from Tom P.
Middletown Township, NJ
1/12/2011
Really good restaurant - some of the best Italian in Hudson County. Very small inside and very homey (not a recommended date place). The food is very well-prepared straight-forward Italian with some twists (the stuffed chicken dish was terrific). The food is not fancy, and I would dare say not creative, but a very solid restaurant with nice people and good food.
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Review from jque S.
Long Branch, NJ
9/24/2011
i went there saturday night . Me and my friend called for a reservation, the woman that answer the phone was very , very short and said that we could sit at the bar, so we did . Well maybe the reason she was very short was because she had celebrities coming over, so she could care less. We sat at the bar, and ordered our food, but there was such a hype in the place, people being very, very loud, like to get the attention of the celebrities, that i couldn't hear my own thoughts. The pasta we ordered was good, not the best . What bothered me the most was how loud the place was. Will not go out of my way to go there.
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Review from Jude D.
Short Hills, NJ
12/1/2010
The food is delicious and the staff makes you feel like family (I've always wanted to be Italian). It's nearly impossible to get a reservation, but it's certainly worth the wait.
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Review from Jennifer L.
New York, NY
3/18/2011
AMAZING food! Must get reservation a couple weeks ahead! Be ready to drop some cash but well worth it!
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Review from Lydia D.
New York, NY
9/30/2009
This place was A-OK. Should be more of a 3.5
Bruschetta was nice while he parked the car, but I found it to be slightly watery and oily. Bread was good, warm. Muscles in white wine sauce was GREAT!! (Better when dipped in the sauce, and the sauce was especially good with bread.)
I had - Chicken Frances: good, but not drop on the floor awesome.
He had - Chicken Marsala: good, but not OMG I WANT MORE good.
The atmosphere was small and cute, and the waitresses were super nice. However, with their delicious (and super-elaborate) descriptions for specials, they were hard to follow. I would have been more comfortable seeing them written down.
Overall, I would have given it a 3 (perhaps after all that hype) as it didn't blow me away, but the muscles as a starter were really something else, and earned it a 4th. -
Review from linda r.
Atlanta, GA
3/11/2010
As I start to write this, I fear the loyal patrons & employees will hunt me down and quietly take me out for this review....
What's the Big Deal about this place? Did we go on a night when the chef's cousin's little 12 yr old brother had to stand in and cook?
Living in Hoboken for five years and hearing that this is the best spot in town for your classic southern Italian dishes, I knew I had to try it.
After several attempts of trying to get a table (spread over the years), I'd almost given up. Finally, a random weekday at the early bird time of 5pm, my boyfriend and I managed to walk in and find several tables available for dinner.
We ordered lasagna and chicken marsala. Our two favorite Italian dishes we always order anytime we try a new spot. All I can say is "Eh".
To say the wait staff is friendly, is an understatement... our waitress started massaging my boyfriend's shoulders!!! I'm sooo Not Kidding!!!!
We walked out of there feeling like we had just been a part of one of those "punked" shows, like "what the hell just happened in there"???
I'd rate Augustino's a 5-star in entertainment value, because we got a good laugh that night and were very amused by the experience, but it's a 2-star on the food.
Sorry to the cult-like fans, but I just don't get it. -
Review from Diederik v.
Hoboken, NJ
3/24/2011
We went here for my birthday on a wednesday night. Made reservations just an hour before for 2 persons at 6.30. It was really great Italian food with great service as well. The two women serving were in tune to each other and we were constantly being hjelped without feeling rushed.
We will definetely go back, although the price is a little bit to high to go on a regular bases. -
Review from Adam K.
Denver, CO
9/5/2006
Not sure how this place got "Pizza" in it's name here, this fine dining Italian restaurant is my favorite overall place in Hoboken. It's tiny with like eight tables, so make a reservation in advance. Family run place and it feels and taste like it. I can't say enough good things about it. By far the most romantic place in the Mile Square City!
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