Il Vicolo Ristorante
Il Vicolo Ristorante has the decor of an authentic Italian restaurant that you might find in Genoa. The colors are warm, inviting and subtle, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The menu for lunch and dinner goes beyond the spaghetti and meatballs fare. Instead, you find an assortment of appetizers, entrees, and side dishes with a variety of flavors, tones, and textures. Entrees include Gamberi Fra Diavolo, Vitello Benito and Capellini Alba. The chefs present the cuisine as a work of art for a truly fine dining experience. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
Il Vicolo Ristorante
113 S. Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-0016
ilvicolorestaurant.com/
Il Ripasso Ristorante
Il Ripasso Ristorante invites you to experience an authentic, Italian meal in a welcoming, charming atmosphere. The dining room has several windows that allow natural light to create a warm inviting glow. While the restaurant is quite lovely, the owner describes it as casual. You may bring your own bottle (BYOB) and reservations are requested for Friday and Saturday. The specials change daily; however, menu items typically include pasta, a variety of salads, Roman style omelets for lunch, veal, chicken and fish.
Il Ripasso Ristorante
499 S. Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(866) 480-9686
ilripasso.com/
Calabria Restaurant
Calabria Restaurant has both a pizzeria-style and formal dining room. An owner-operated establishment for the past 20 years, the Calabria Restaurant serves traditional Italian-American pizzas, as well as a variety of authentic Italian dishes in the formal dining room. Entrees include Linguini Nero Santa Lucia, Risotto Porcini and Vitello Capricciosa. Check the specials on the menu for seafood, pasta and veal items. Ask your wait staff for the gluten-free menu. The restaurant also maintains an extensive wine list and has a full bar. Listen to live entertainment on select evenings. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and take out is available.
Calabria Restaurant
588 S. Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-8496
calabriarestaurant.com/index.htm
Article Written By Cheryl Waters Likins
Cheryl Waters Likins is a writer, educator, and pianist. Likins obtained her master's degree from Seton Hall University and Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College. She completed doctoral-level studies in biomedicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been a freelance writer since 2007. Likins' work appears online at Tesi.com (Italy), GolfLink, Answerbag, Trails, eHow, and Associated Content.
