La Cipollina

5.0

869 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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
Website
http://www.lacipollina.com/
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

Location
16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
Neighborhood
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.<br /><br />
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Moliterno Truffle
Sardinia Italy, cows milk, black truffle, silky, aged 8 months
Grana Padano Parmigiano Reggiano
Piedmont Italy, raw cow, salty, fruity, nutty, aged 9-24 months
Gorgonzola DOP Piccante
Piedmont Italy, cows milk, crumbly, salty, slightly spicy
Fontina Val D'Aosta
Val D'Aosta Italy, bassi family, raw cow, mushroom, cream, nutty
Aurrichio Provolone
Veneto Italy, locatelli family, full cows milk, salt, dry, aged 9 months
Stella Asiago
Italy, full cows milk, firm, buttery
Essex Manchego (1605 Year of Recipe)
La Mancha Spain, raw sheep, green olive, hazelnut, butterfat, woody, aged 6 months
Fribourg Le Gruyere
Fribourg Switzerland, cave aged, cows milk, rich, silky, oily rind, semi-firm, aged 12 months
Pecorino Romano
Calabria Italy, sheeps milk, rich, silky, nutty, aged 12 months
SISTINA OLIVES, CANDIED NUTS, DRIED FRUITS, GRAPES, PICKELED RED ONION
CHOICE OF FOUR 30.00 CHOICE OF EIGHT 50.00 CHOICE OF TWELVE 70.00

Cicchetti Small Dishes

Arborio Rice Balls
Mozzarella, peas, Parmigiano 5 per piece
Lentils, Garlic, Salsa Verde 10 Plate
V/GF/VG
Warm Olives, Sistina Style, Rosemary 10 Plate
V/GF/VG
Homemade Ricotta, Candied Pistachio, Wildflower Honey, Toasted Crostini 4 Per Piece
Minimum four
Mozzarella, Warm Water 8 Per Piece
V/GF
Roasted Peppers and Roasted Eggplant 10 Plate
V/GF/VG

Charcuterie

Moliterno Truffle, Grana Padano, Aurrichio Provolone, Prosciutto Di Parma, Hot Coppa, Sopressatta, Sistina Olives, Roasted Peppers, Garlic Eggplant
Butcher Plate

What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Best Overall
New Jersey
Neighborhood gem
New Jersey
Good for special occasions
New Jersey
Italian
Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Best Food
Monmouth
Best Service
Monmouth
Best Ambiance
Monmouth
Best Value
Monmouth
Neighborhood gem
Monmouth
Romantic
Monmouth
Good for special occasions
Monmouth
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cipollina in Freehold is a dining gem offering "amazing food" and "excellent service" that keeps guests returning. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, this Italian restaurant excels in expertly prepared dishes, from calamari to veal franchaise. Enthusiastic patrons praise its "superb" meals and attentive staff, making each visit "a lovely evening."

870 Reviews

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Susan
Phoenix
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant was hopping last night. We were warmly greeted upon arrival by the beautiful Heather. Franco was our waiter. Ben came to our table to welcome us with open arms. Staff was extremely accommodating. The food was excellent as always with a new fish special that was scrumptious. We met and interacted with many other returning customers. Overall, another wonderful evening.
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Edward
New Jersey
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic evening with great food and wonderful service. My wife loved the lobster bisque soup and I was blown away by the special burrata appetizer. Have already made another reservation.
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Susan
Phoenix
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have not been to our favorite restaurant in almost a month but we were welcome with open arms as always. The appetizers were amazing and we bought enjoyed the Bronzino entree as a main course which was accompanied by fresh asparagus and risotto. Delicious! No room for desert but we enjoyed our usual espresso.
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Lynea
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience here. The staff is very attentive and the Chefs Tasting menu was a culinary adventure. We will be back! Just a side note, they do have a small selection of wines that were good, but if you like a specific wine BYOB.
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Vern
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Service was top notch and the food was exceptional!
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Ira
Philadelphia
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. friendly atmosphere. Great service staff is well trained.
La CipollinaResponded on November 10, 2024
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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tracy
New York City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
How did I not know this was here all this time? What a great experience everything from the Staff to the ambiance and of course the food. the beet salad was exceptional and so was the bolognese sauce . I stuck with some classics to see how they did and I was pleasantly surprised. Family owned and operated and a must on your regular rotation.
La CipollinaResponded on November 12, 2024
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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Rudy
Atlantic City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience once again Food and service excellent Ben is a very good host
La CipollinaResponded on November 10, 2024
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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Debi
New York City
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience, highly recommended. Looking forward to our next visit.
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dclang
West Palm Beach
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We took advantage of a prix fixe menu offered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. For $45, you get a three course meal that is a wonderful value. My wife had a Ceasars salad that was the best she has had in years. I chose the lobster bisque that was loaded with chunks of Maine lobster and could not have been better. The main courses were excellent. The salmon with a basil pesto sauce was outstanding. Desserts were also satisfying, and we couldn't have been more pleased. They have a limited wine list, but the heritage we chose was very good and an excellent value. Highly recommended.
La CipollinaResponded on November 10, 2024
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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FAQs

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

La Cipollina is rated 5 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16A W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

Cross street
South St.
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lacipollina.com/
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

La Cipollina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Formaggio Artisanal Cheese

Moliterno Truffle

Grana Padano Parmigiano Reggiano

Gorgonzola DOP Piccante

Fontina Val D'Aosta

Aurrichio Provolone

Stella Asiago

Essex Manchego (1605 Year of Recipe)

Fribourg Le Gruyere

Pecorino Romano

SISTINA OLIVES, CANDIED NUTS, DRIED FRUITS, GRAPES, PICKELED RED ONION

Cicchetti Small Dishes

Arborio Rice Balls

Lentils, Garlic, Salsa Verde 10 Plate

Warm Olives, Sistina Style, Rosemary 10 Plate

Homemade Ricotta, Candied Pistachio, Wildflower Honey, Toasted Crostini 4 Per Piece

Mozzarella, Warm Water 8 Per Piece

Roasted Peppers and Roasted Eggplant 10 Plate

Charcuterie

Moliterno Truffle, Grana Padano, Aurrichio Provolone, Prosciutto Di Parma, Hot Coppa, Sopressatta, Sistina Olives, Roasted Peppers, Garlic Eggplant

What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Cipollina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Cipollina restaurant rated?

Is La Cipollina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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