Pollo Martini
Zio Toto Brooklyn

Zio Toto Brooklyn

8407 3rd Ave, 11209, Brooklyn, United States

Pizza • Casual • Coffee • Italian


"By that time, the baby was hungry, and unfortunately, there were no children’s options or smaller portion sizes on the menu. My son-in-law had to run across the street to buy yogurt for the baby while we waited for service. There was no water, no bread, no menus—nothing. We had to get the manager's attention to finally receive some service. The single bottle of water we received was never refilled, the bread basket was sparse and also went unrefilled, and we were given just six olives with our dipping oil. As for the food, it was rather unimpressive. The mushroom risotto looked dull, the rigatoni was nothing special, and my son-in-law's dish—something flat, brown, and breaded—didn't look appealing either. My fettuccine with mussels was a real letdown. The menu claimed it featured "jumbo lump crab meat," but there wasn't a single piece in my dish. Many mussel shells were empty, and those that were there were tiny and overcooked. The dish consisted mostly of plain noodles, some cherry tomatoes, and large chunks of garlic. On top of that, the portion was small. I brought the missing crabmeat to the waiter's attention, but he condescendingly insisted it was "mixed in." I pointed out that if it were truly included, it should be easily visible, not hidden away in the pasta. By the time he returned, we were almost done eating, and I declined his offer for a replacement. After our meal, it felt like we were being rushed to clear our table, and no one even asked us about dessert. We definitely won't be returning and wish we had chosen one of the many other nice restaurants we passed on the way. Additionally, be careful about pricing; the costs at the restaurant do not match what’s listed on the website. My $17 entree was charged at $21 on the receipt, and we only realized this after returning home."

Moo Moo's Italian Steakhouse

Moo Moo's Italian Steakhouse

172 Piermont Rd, Cresskill, United States Of America, 07626

Pizza • Cheese • Italian • Steakhouse


"This place has definitely earned a regular customer after the experience my husband and I had here. The name steakhouse can be intimidating to some but the menu is packed with Italian classics and dishes like penne vodka, chicken parm, chicken martini, etc. The prices are also extremely reasonable.We came hungry so we tried a bunch of different dishes and I can easily say, I enjoyed every single thing with no complaints so that says something! One of the easiest 5 stars to write because they checked all the boxes of what makes a great restaurant. We 'll start with the vibe and ambiance. Super clean, spacious, romantic and dimly lit (which I love for a more romantic dinner) The restaurant is separated into two sections. A front end (which includes the bar and some lounge tables) the other side is more of the dining room area with a fireplace, wine bottle wall, and tons of tables (again, super romantic) Appetizers: The rice balls were AMAZING. Some of the best I 've had. They were super cheesy and crispy. The burrata was beyond fresh so was the calamari. For dinner, we of course needed to try steak I was blown away by the sizzling hot plate that came out. Our server also served it to us in such a cool way. He also served our sides (Mac and cheese and creamed spinach) I feel like Mac Cheese is so hard to get right but this place deff nailed it. It was extremely cheesy and actually seasoned really well which again is hard to find. Also tried penne vodka and chicken parm and wow. My Italian grandma would approve! The sauce was phenomenal on both! You wouldn 't believe me when I tell you after all that food; we did have room for dessert and it was also incredible.We had such a great time at dinner that we spent more time at the bar and again, I was blown away. I 'm not a drinker, I really don 't like the taste of alcohol so I only drink occasionally or when I 'm feeling it. I figured everything else was so incredible, I 'd be shocked if the drinks weren 't too. Wow. Tony KNOWS how to make a drink. Everything I tried was SO smooth and actually enjoyable which is rare, especially for me who again doesn 't like alcohol. Easily the best amaretto sour I 've ever had.This is probably the longest review I 've ever wrote because this place truly deserves it. DEFF check this place out!"