“ The food and service are always excellent at Bamonte's. I was there for a group lunch. ”

“ I'm giving 5 stars for two reasons. First, they absolutely deserve more than a 4 star review. Second, it doesn't get much better than this. The food, service, decor, all amazing, and the prices are very reasonable. I haven't been to Bamonte's in a very long time. I'm so glad to see that not much has changed. The restaurant was packed at 6:00 PM on a Saturday night. The bar was also full. The open kitchen was pumping out dishes non stop like a factory. Had a reservation, and didn't wait to be seated. Dining here is something that needs to be experienced. ”

“ I grew up with a very Italian family. This is my favorite Italian Restaurant these days! Excellent Italian food, close enough to my mother's to go here on special occasions. ”

“ Old school Italian restaurant with a legacy that spans since 1900. You read that right--125 years old. Highly recommend reservations. Upon our first attempt to dine here back in December (without reservations), their only availability when we walked in was for 9:30 PM. We headed to another restaurant. This time being a first, we secured reservations in advance and were seated immediately upon arrival. The large, dining area was jam packed and I felt somewhat rushed during our visit. We started with wine. Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose for me. A request to sample the Rose was initially met with hesitation but the server then brought a sample and it was met with approval. Delicious. We enjoyed the decor in its old world, panel charm adorned with chandeliers. The bar, at the entrance of the restaurant was busy--those enjoying drinks and possibly waiting for a table. Here's what we ordered: *Fried Calamari. A staple at most, if not all Italian restaurants, we just had to try it. Glad we did because it was excellent. A generous portion with ringlets of Calamari perfectly cooked (not oily at all) and accompanied by a delicious side of chunky Marinara sauce. *Arugula, Radicchio and Endive salad. Simple but refreshing and offered a nice balance to the fried Calamari. All entrees come with side vegetables (green beans) and potatoes. They emphasize on the menu and verbally no substitutions. My friend's main was Chicken Parm. I tasted a piece and it was outstanding. Since Chicken Parm goes well with pasta, we ordered a half portion of Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce. It served as a delicious additional side since our entree sides were combined and rather skimpy for 2. My main was Chicken Scarpariello. I've always felt biased that my father made this dish best so I was a bit skeptical to try. To my surprise, the Chicken, cut in small pieces and not deboned, was excellent and satisfying. I enjoyed it very much. My father's will always remain as the best--- lemony and with more garlic---but theirs was very, very good. Getting stuffed at this point but craving what seemed to be the signature dessert ordered, Tiramisu, we enjoyed their version very much. No dessert should be devoid of cappuccino which we also ordered. So delicious. Bamonte's was a delightful experience and met, if not exceeded, my expectations. A table here is very much in demand and I finally know why. They serve authentic and excellent Italian food. I can vouch for that. Highly recommend. ”

“ People love to throw around 'iconic' and 'old school'. For absolute real here. Generations of locals. Could be today, could be 1950. Likely the same menu. True American Italian / Italian American. ”

“ We started a new tradition of coming to Bamonte's for the holidays! My boyfriend gathered up the troops and the place felt festive, old school and like a big familia. We all dressed up for the occasion. We got a large table and ordered drinks. I love this bee they have here called "Forst". It's a German style beer made in Italy. I know...wild but delish. Then we ordered clams, eggplant rollatini and the calamari for a starter. Bring it on! We devoured every nibble. Then we went back and forth on the entrees. I did this beautiful curly, cavatelli homemade pasta with greens and tomatoes. Phenomenal! The gang got their protein fill and could not be happier. We were full but we were not leaving without espresso and sambucca. The mom in the table next to us gave us a Bravo! for everything we ordered. We also ended up asking for a couple tiramisus! I'm getting my own next time. I am never disappointed here. So cozy and comforting. I love that real Italian life here. Families were here doing the same, celebrating the holidays and it felt great. The staff are lifers and they know how to take care of you! ”

“ Skip the soup. But the veal parm and veggies delicious Service spot on very helpful and they were very attentive Great old school bar in the front or back depending on how you walk into the restaurant Very great crowd of all walks of life. Everyone seemed to be at one big party but not noisy or intrusive. The lady owner very nice and friendly Yes it's a good place to go ”

“ Food was delicious Went there with my husband and autistic disabled son to meet my son and his wife haven't seen them since their wedding in March 2023 Service was exceptional Very nice people Average and casual dress Come and try out for yourself ”

“ We have been here a few times and love the classic Italian old school vibes. Each time the service has been really solid. For a table in the main dining area, reservation is likely required. We have only actually ate at the outer tables or the bar but still really enjoy it. You get to experience the surge of people coming in and waiting for their table. For a quieter experience, they still have their outdoor dining option. Our favorite is the Veal Parmesan. The lasagna, and baked clams are great too. The food isn't mind blowing or anything, youre really here for the ambience! ”

“ A classic red sauce joint that has been around for 124 years, yup they opened in 1900! The decor was amazing and you know what else was amazing? Our waiter. Our waiter was so cool, he was funny, friendly and warm, he said he has been working there for 20 years. Overall, I enjoyed the meal but I enjoyed certain dishes more than others, apps and anything that had their red sauce were winners. Overall, a place to visit for the decor, service and delicious food. The food: Fried Calamari- I thought this was really delicious, I did wish they didn't toss the marinara with the calamari together, I prefer mine to be a bit more crunchy but this is a must order. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DOqekJjLbjUsbhqWqhlXxA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Clams Oreganata- Oh man the clams were perfect. Super fresh and perfectly baked. This was a winner. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nC2zhl74YZ6H0aoxvXvpqw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Roasted Red Peppers w/ Anchovy- My friends at the table really enjoyed this dish. I thought the roasted red peppers were perfect but the anchovies were a bit too salty for me. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hB0ZCnui4MgZVxDdHn-avA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Eggplant Parmiagiana- Anything with red sauce. This was really good, perfectly cooked with a nice wonderful flavor from the red sauce. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6qVua1gX_Q9KAOeVnPo9Aw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Ravioli with Meat Sauce- I enjoyed this as well, ravioli was made well but this came off a bit too soft for me. Rigatoni w/ Sausage and Broccoli Rabe- I thought this dish was just OK. I thought the flavor on this was a bit basic. It was just pasta, oil, sausage and the rabe. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=O9njYXXiJ8LP1R1gfTSqug&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Pork Chop alla Bamonte w/ Mixed Hot and Sweet Peppers- This was sadly my least fav dish and also the one I was most excited to try but the pork came out dry. It didn't have much flavor but I did enjoy the the peppers that came with the dish. ”