Laico's

This place is a must!! The food is so good and freshly cooked. The chicken parm and eggplant parm are amazing!

I really love the neighborhood restaurant feel. The salad they serve to every table was nice. Good bread. We ordered clams casino for an app, but pretty sure we actually got oreganata. They were still tasty. They were kind enough to accommodate my request for veal saltimbocca without the spinach, which I enjoyed. The leftovers didn’t reheat very well, but that’s not really their fault. But overall, we liked it enough to return.

The food is AMAZING here!! The front house is yes, for the regulars. But in the back for dates and peace, they shine. Never had veal before, but the taste of what I ordered in forst bite... it was like a whole new journey. We WILL come back!! They even have a valet. Bonus!!

Superb! Nice to see a mama and papa shop in the middle of the block. Great staff, food, ambient. Will definitely be back. A larger beer selection would be nice. Valet parking on point, make sure to tip the guy please.

I've lived in JC for 5years and recently discovered this place by accident which is 5mins drive from my house. The experience was great, the service was excellent and quick, the long time patrons are like family to the staff. They provide you with a shared house salad and bread before we ordered. For starters we shared eggplant rotallinni and for dinner we had lobster ravioli, shrimp scampi over linguine. Whit wines were our choice of drinks; Sauvigon Blanc and Pinot. Dessert was on point. The tiramasu was exactly how I like it with a cup of cafe and my love had Italian cheesecake which was also good. Our meals were affordable and had the perfect ambiance for date night. Small parking lot but there is also street parking. I saw a sign for Valet parking but did not inquire.

Amazing food. Very tight place, but nice seating, nice atmosphere, great volume on the music. You are started with 2 delectable breads, and a huge salad to share. We had the Calamari for Appetizer, and Veal Parm, and a margherita pizza. Sauce was to die for. Crust of pizza was so crispy and delicious. Veal had a delicious breading. For dessert, we had Pistachio Gelato and Italian Cheesecake. The gelato was just ice cream. Nothing to write home about. Pistachio gelato is never bright green! Still an amazing visit. One of my favorite Italian spots now. Will definitely be back.

The 1st place I ever took my wife too almost 20 years ago and it did not disappoint again. Took the family here for Mother's day and everything was perfect. Everybody loved the food and drinks. Thanks again Laico's for still having it

Loved the food, ambience, price, literally everything! Haven’t had such good food in a long time. Everything was spot on, the flavor, the portions, the options. Will definitely be returning!

This place is a must!! The food is so good and freshly cooked. The chicken parm and eggplant parm are amazing!

I really love the neighborhood restaurant feel. The salad they serve to every table was nice. Good bread. We ordered clams casino for an app, but pretty sure we actually got oreganata. They were still tasty. They were kind enough to accommodate my request for veal saltimbocca without the spinach, which I enjoyed. The leftovers didn’t reheat very well, but that’s not really their fault. But overall, we liked it enough to return.

The food is AMAZING here!! The front house is yes, for the regulars. But in the back for dates and peace, they shine. Never had veal before, but the taste of what I ordered in forst bite... it was like a whole new journey. We WILL come back!! They even have a valet. Bonus!!

Superb! Nice to see a mama and papa shop in the middle of the block. Great staff, food, ambient. Will definitely be back. A larger beer selection would be nice. Valet parking on point, make sure to tip the guy please.

I've lived in JC for 5years and recently discovered this place by accident which is 5mins drive from my house. The experience was great, the service was excellent and quick, the long time patrons are like family to the staff. They provide you with a shared house salad and bread before we ordered. For starters we shared eggplant rotallinni and for dinner we had lobster ravioli, shrimp scampi over linguine. Whit wines were our choice of drinks; Sauvigon Blanc and Pinot. Dessert was on point. The tiramasu was exactly how I like it with a cup of cafe and my love had Italian cheesecake which was also good. Our meals were affordable and had the perfect ambiance for date night. Small parking lot but there is also street parking. I saw a sign for Valet parking but did not inquire.

Amazing food. Very tight place, but nice seating, nice atmosphere, great volume on the music. You are started with 2 delectable breads, and a huge salad to share. We had the Calamari for Appetizer, and Veal Parm, and a margherita pizza. Sauce was to die for. Crust of pizza was so crispy and delicious. Veal had a delicious breading. For dessert, we had Pistachio Gelato and Italian Cheesecake. The gelato was just ice cream. Nothing to write home about. Pistachio gelato is never bright green! Still an amazing visit. One of my favorite Italian spots now. Will definitely be back.

The 1st place I ever took my wife too almost 20 years ago and it did not disappoint again. Took the family here for Mother's day and everything was perfect. Everybody loved the food and drinks. Thanks again Laico's for still having it

Loved the food, ambience, price, literally everything! Haven’t had such good food in a long time. Everything was spot on, the flavor, the portions, the options. Will definitely be returning!

Nothing changes here. Good food and great service. A true hidden gem. Ben coming here for years and every time I walk away pleased and happy.

Visited Laicos for dinner on a Friday night with my friend who dines here often. She drove and is familiar with the valet parking situation - definitely need to valet since it's on a residential street with very limited street parking. We arrived a little after 7 pm and there was no wait for a table for 2. We opted to sit in the back area which was a little bit more quiet than the front by the bar. The restaurant is in an older building and it definitely has that old-school Italian vibe. To start, we tried the baked artichokes appetizer special which was covered with tasty bread crumbs and a decent portion. For our mains, we shared the rigatoni Bolognese and the chicken parm. House salad and Italian bread are complimentary as well. The chicken parm was tasty; smaller chicken portions than the restaurant I usually order from in Hoboken but also cheaper. The Bolognese was underwhelming - the sauce was more watery than I'm used to. We also shared a piece of Italian cheesecake for dessert. It was so fresh that it was still warm. I wish it would have been cooler but it was still tasty. Service was pretty good throughout the meal and they definitely don't rush you out of there which was nice. We had a good time catching-up. I'm not sure if I'll be back here anytime soon just because it's a bit of a drive for me from uptown Hoboken and there's better options closer to me but I'm not opposed to eating here again.

This place is a classic hidden gem, and great Italian spot with the best pork chop. I could stop there, but that wouldn't give it enough credit. This is the kind of old-school Italian you really only see in NJ. Hidden on a residential block, you walk into a small room with a bar and seating, with additional seating in the back. Usually the first staffer to see you will try to seat you or tell you how long the wait is. There isn't a formal process for seating. You get the feeling you're showing up to a family dinner. It's pretty cool. We started off with a dirty martini and beer, then switched to a bottle of wine with dinner. The selection is limited but satisfactory. For apps we got the spiedini alla romana, and the baked clams. All entrees entitle you to salad with homemade dressing and bread. The dressing was good, and the bread was nice and crispy. My friend got the pork chop. It was juicy, delicious, and quite large. I had the linguini with white clam sauce, and that was also good. It's a dish so few places do well, but this was a good representation. We were too full for dessert, but we walked/rolled out happy.

Laicos is a jersey city tradition. Great food. Love it it's a great place to see meet old jc friends

Came here for Valentine's Day as a recommendation. I love how this is located in the heart of a residential area - you definitely had locals at the bar enjoying the space. The dinner started with salad and the most delicious bread basket - yes the breads are made in house! Overall - authentic Italian dishes that tasted homemade and delicious. Expect huge portions, and overall pretty good price! It was quite busy, again likely because of Valentine's Day, but the service was fast and attentive. I would come here again just to get the eggplant rollatine. Yummy!

Please do yourself a favor and head to Laico's! When you first go to the restaurant, you'll notice that it blends in with other houses on the block. It was a house that was turned into a restaurant and gives a warm, cozy atmosphere inside. They have valet parking! Once you are seated, you immediately get bread and salad (served family style) to enjoy while you decide on what to order. This spot is vegetarian friendly and you can customize a lot of pasta dishes to your liking. They definitely make everything fresh to order! I've gotten the penne vodka, eggplant rollatini (you can get it as an entree with a side of linguine and sauce or as an appetizer) and have tried their fettuccine Alfredo and pizza in the past. Other popular appetizers we've ordered include the calamari, meatballs, spedini, burrata and stuffed mushrooms. We've been quite a few times over the years and have always been satisfied! Portions are large and prices are reasonable. They also have a nice selection of wine and cocktails (recommend the freshly squeezed orange juice as a mixer). Service is prompt and attentive and everything is friendly! Highly recommend coming to Laicos!

We recently returned to Laico's for the second time after a great experience the first time. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was not as pleasant of an experience. Frank our server was exceptional and deserves 5 stars. The reasonably priced old school Italian cuisine was good but not great. But what really gave us a soured taste was we were seated across from the bar as we watched the female bartender eating and making drinks all while talking to customers. It was a Friday night around 6:00 pm and the bar was completely full and the restaurant was filling up. If I was the manager or owner this would be unacceptable! Come in a little earlier and eat before your shift starts. It really was unappetizing to watch!

Great food Had the shrimp pasta Service is top notch Christina was my bartender and I will be returning ! I went to an "Italian" spot earlier and it was nowhere near this Will be returning.

This review is way overdue. Hidden in a residential neighborhood is one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ. Everything I've tried here at Laico's has been a hit. I find myself craving their pasta pretty frequently. The Fried Calamari is very fresh and the breading is so light and crunchy. The Meatballs are also a great appetizer. The sauce is delicious and not too salty like most places. As far as the entrees go, I'm a fan of the Shrimp Fra Diavolo with white wine sauce. The linguine they use is a little thinner so it absorbs the sauce really well. Service is great here but dinner gets pretty busy and the servers have a lot going on so just be patient! Definitely recommend.

The Shrimp Fra Diavolo was so good and also Spicy calamari taste really great. The good crisp and well-seasoned too. It was not so chewy and has nice pleasant texture. Great quality of seafood. This place was wonderful and has so many great flavors. The restaurant was so cool. The staff in the counter was friendly. Recommend us great drinks too.

Was a regular twenty five years ago Go back every year since we have moved to central New Jersey. Amazing constancy ! Great food Friendly service A true local restaurant!

I grew up in Jersey City Heights and I've never been to this place until recently. this is my second visit here. I visited for the first time in 2018. What a gem of a place! It is located on a residential street and parking is hard. They do offer valet. Just pull into the parking lot beside the restaurant. I took my mom here for the first time yesterday and we both loved it. very charming decor and homey feel. Service from start to finish was excellent. Now for the food. Prices are reasonable, great quality and good size portions. Lacios has it all. We loved the complementary garlic bread and the house salad had a nice mustard garlic dressing. Both entrees were amazing. Mom had the Scallop over risotto special. I had the Pork Chop with mushrooms and vinegar peppers. The pork was cooked to perfection. It was so juicy and the flavor was wonderful! We didn't save room for dessert as we were too full. lol. Maybe next time. Dining at Lacios was pleasant dining experience. I will definitely return when I'm visiting Jersey City. Also the valet guy is very nice. He was kind enough to take a picture of me and mom outside the restaurant so we could have a memory.

Everything was great - food absolutely delicious, service impeccable and ambience was relaxing.,,very busy place and highly recommend a reservation.

This place is an ICon of Jersey City for years ,The place is in a neighborhood.Good food very affordable.very quaint.always crowded.

The food was fantastic! Everything was top notch The shrimp appetizer-very very good The pasta with broccoli rabe and pasta bolognese were equally delicious True old school Italian

The chicken parmigiana is delicious!!!!!! The food is all so delicious! Friendly staff and a hidden gem in Jersey city!

A hidden gem - we have been coming here since I was a kid. I'm never disappointed with the food and the service is great but there can be a wait. One thing to be aware of - challenging parking but they do have valet!

My favorite restaurant in Jersey City. Love the staff (shout out Nicole!) and family. great ambience, service, and the food is unbelievably good. i've been coming here for years with large and small parties and it's consistently top tier. nothing but love x

I am SHOCKED this place was featured on Eater! This review is for the food and food alone. Staff was very nice and the establishment was clean. This has to be thee most flavorless Italian American restaurant I've ever been to in my life. You'd get more seasoning out of ketchup than you would their tomato sauce. It's like they threw tomatoes in a blender and called it sauce... no spices, no flavor, not even salt. Not to mention the amount of water floating on top. Salad dressing was so bland, again, no real flavor. The lettuce was "rusting" and leaving the bitter skin on a cucumber for a salad was a choice. The breaded chicken... you guest it, zero flavor. The breading was weak and lacked seasoning. If you're going to do the staples make sure they're done right and can stand alone, sans gravy. I love Italian American food but this was not it and regrettably we won't be back, which is sad because it's in my neighborhood. I feel like this place is nostalgic for old timers and that's why it's still around. Save yourself the trouble (literally since parking is crazy around there). It's not cheap to eat here either, two people can run you over $100 easy. Also, they charge you $4 more if you use a card to pay your tab.

A hole in the wall in the middle of nowhere! True hidden gem!! Yes, this is a house turned into a restaurant/bar on a regular street. Don't be confused when driving up this one way block, it sits right in the middle of the block. When you pull up to this house the valet will handle your vehicle. Since it is very difficult to find a parking spot this will be your best bet. Once you walk in you will see a packed house...literally. The plates of food coming out will get your appetite going into full gear. Once you are seated the fresh bread comes out with the house salad. They use a creamy Italian dressing for the fresh salad. They use 2 kinds of bread: garlicky powder topped bread with lots of flavor, and a crispier skin bread...both soft and gooey on the inside. The menu is as good as it gets. Robust Italian flavors from all the dishes. No bad dish had here. Fried calamari was not rubbery and very tender. Chicken Francese can be cut with just your fork. The cannoli was SUPER stuffed! VERY excellent Italian joint, and can not wait to come back. I would like to see some more fresh homemade pasta and "off the menu" specials on the weekends.

For the first time ever, I did not feel welcome in a restaurant in Jersey City. I made a reservation ahead of time and when we arrived, we were greeted by an older gentleman who told my wife to "behave". It wasn't in a joking manner, he was serious. We sat in the back of the restaurant where we experienced extremely slow service. The salad was wilted and the bread was stale. We ordered the calamari as our appetizer and we weren't impressed. It was extremely oily. The saving grace for me was the Fettuccine Alfredo. It was creamy and tasty. My mom had the Chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta and she enjoyed it as well. Lastly, my wife got the lobster ravioli but she did not feel like she was eating lobster. She felt the ravioli tastes more like they had crab in them. We will not return here.

Maybe because the location is not convenient for me, but after eating here for restaurant week 8 or 9 years ago I haven't been back until last weekend, and that is about to change! We brought some out of town friends here for dinner and every single one of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. As a pescatarian i appreciated that i was able to order shrimp scampi to be made without chicken stock. A friend ordered a chicken parm and eggplant parm entree that was insane. Everything was delicious but the eggplant rollatini and burrata apps were standouts. For dessert, the chocolate mouse cake and tiramisu were the stand outs. I will be back soon. Staff did a great job getting everyone seated despite absolute pandemonium. Definitely make a reservation.

We made a reservation far in advance for a group of six. There is street parking and valet parking. We were seated promptly. Staff was friendly and attentive. We noticed that there are a lot of regulars that dine here. Appetizers were great. There is a lot to choose from entrees. The drinks were really good. We all enjoyed the dessert. We will be returning.

Laico's is exceptional! I had to return for a second meal as the first was so delicious. Jersey City... I wasn't too sure until I walked in. The staff here are all welcoming and very helpful. Just very pleasant.. I had to start with clams in a red sauce. I was stunned. The clams melted in your mouth, the tomato sauce was like my own grandmother's. Chicken Parmesan was my first meal. I ate it all. I was so stuffed! Chased it with a suggest bourbon. Perfect!! My second meal was their Linguine with Clams in their white sauce. Nothing has ever come close to this simple but authentic dish. Next time in Jersey City, I'll be running back to this fine restaurant. It's remarkable! Did I mention their bread?!? Delicious!

Traditional Italian this is as good as it gets for years in NJ in no frills setting for sure. One of my all time favorites. Service is what you should expect.

The Italian food is delicious, authentic, and flavorable. My only issue was they don't give refills on soft drinks from the machine. I find that ridiculous but times have changed I guess. I was told by waiter we don't do that here.

The food is more than good enough throughout the classic Southern Italian menu but it's the setting that takes it to five stars. And that includes the clientele - the regulars as close to 1950s Italian American as anywhere outside a movie set these days is likely to get. Traditional to a comforting extreme: the tin ceiling with inset Tiffany glass panels, the old wood cozy full bar surround, the old house on a completely residential nondescript working class street, complete with no parking anywhere (it's all private driveways). Loud! because everyone's having a good time. The place is packed at dinner hours, the waiters crazy busy and then busy attentive to you when they (not you) are ready. But it's ok. The bread starts you off right - exceptional crusty flavorful. The apps - fried calamar, fried zucchini, brocoli raab, the escarole and bean and sausage soup, and the rest - perfect. Forget Resy. You can still call for a res and get an owner on the phone sometimes. Yes, I like the place! You may want to become a regular.

Laicos is a must visit if you are in Hudson county! Fantastic food and fabulous service.

Great food with very nice service. Suggest car service as parking is limited. Amazing price for the amount of food they serve. Would definitely go again. One negative is reservation availability-- but then again something has to be the "price" of admission for such place

Had such a great meal here for a birthday - the restaurant itself is small but very endearing. We got the clams and burrata as appetizers and chicken parm and eggplant parm for dinner. The food was fantastic and the service was great!

The food is the worst I have ever eaten in my life I will never step one foot in this place ever again

Laico's is Jersey City's best kept secret for homestyle Italian cooking. They are hidden on a side street and filled with locals dining on the best Italian food money can buy. Service is terrific but the place is small so expect to wait for a table. You will be rewarded by the experience. Don't tell too many people about Laico's, it is hard enough to get in as it is. Bon Appetito!

Excellent food and service. A staple in the neighborhood. The food is always fresh and the servers are accommodating, professional, and friendly.

I'm born and raised in JC and I am shamed to say I have only been to Laicos twice!! . Well I made up for it when I took my mom for her bday!! We had the shrimp parm which was huge. The sauce was missing something but still good! The claims casino was delicious!!! Very small intimate place where a lot of the usuals know each other, made a reservation and a decision If y want to drive or Uber because the restaurant is on a residential block with NO parking. Def coming back.

Delicious old school Italian!! The food was outstanding, especially the fried calamari and chicken & shrimp francese. 10/10 highly recommend!

Their chicken parm got voted the best so of course I had to revisit so I could judge for myself. Turns out, they were right. It was one of the best I've ever tasted. But their linguini side was shit. Pasta was over cooked and it was terrible. Which is too bad... Friday night, forget about getting a table or trying to call and gettin through. Ain't gonna happen. Valet parking outside is a clusterfuck but they'll park it for you no problem. I feel terrible for their neighbors that gotta put up with their shit every night lol. Everyone inside wears NO MASK so don't even think about wearin one. And they're all prob MAGAS or antivaxers. It's a great place to get shit faced on wine, eat good chicken parm and feel saucy. It's loud af inside so bring ear plugs and enjoy!!!! Hahahahaha

Food is the best, thanks Melvin Service is awesome Nicole is always sweet and friendly Kayla is a blast Great place to be Ambiance is like being at a good friends house A favorite always

Local spot in jersey city. Serving delicious Italian standards. Worth a visit if you're in the area. It's one of the last little "whole in the wall" Italian joints in the area.

Don't think twice... just go! The food is consistently amazing- been going to this for years !!!

What appears to be a small family restaurant looks to be a cozy hole in the wall in a residential area in Jersey City. Parking is difficult to find because the restaurant is literally in between residential houses, but it's worth it! Entering the restaurant you'll see a bar to the right and in the very back is the "outdoor" section and kitchen. The outdoor is actually still indoors enclosed within beautiful old brick walls and when we were there, they held parties. They have at least two TVs by the bar playing football and a teenage greeter whom I would guess is related to the owner. We ordered the grilled octopus, linguini with clams and white wine sauce, and chicken parmigiana. The waiter was pushy but had a lot of heart and spunk. Before the appetizers and main dish, they served warm bread and garden salad with Italian dressing. A very nice welcome. Price is pricy averaging about $20 per dish but well worth it for an excellent meal. The octopus is zesty and succulent. Grilled on the outside, the inside is soft and chewy as if eating a medium rare steak. The arugula compliments the octopus well. The chicken parmigiana is very good. The meat is juicy and the sauce makes it ever so enjoyable. The linguini that came with it was soggy though, but that doesn't take anything away from what would otherwise be an excellent meal. The linguini with clam and white wine sauce was amazing. Full of garlic, clam, and seafood ecstasy. The linguini was prepared perfectly at Al Dente and the sauce is just so good. Take a piece of bread and dip it into the buttery sauce to go to heaven. Portion is reasonable, certainly not epic compared to Olive Garden, but also not petite like a fancy restaurant where you get four full bites before the dish is consumed. If you're looking for a reasonably high quality meal without the fancy ambiance, this is the place to be. Eating the linguini with clams at the bar while watching football would be legendary.

What a gem! I would have never guessed that such an authentic Italian restaurant would be tucked away in this residential area, but this location simply adds to Laico's cozy, homey, neighborhood charm. I came with family and everyone loved their meal here. Service was friendly and quick - we started with a complimentary family sized salad and bread to share, and our entrees came shortly after. We shared a variety of dishes, but my favorites were probably the Fettucine Alfredo special and the Sea Scallops with Spinach Risotto special. The fettucine was perfectly al dente, with a simple but creamy alfredo sauce and tasty bites of proscuitto, mushrooms, and peas. The scallop dish both looked and tasted impressive - it had six HUGE scallops sitting over a light spinach risotto. Typically when I order scallop dishes at other restaurants, I usually only see 3-4 scallops (and not always jumbo sized), so this was an unexpected surprise! FYI, this restaurant is situated on a residential street with pretty limited street parking, but luckily there's valet here. I didn't see the valet at first, but he was sitting inside a car towards the front of their parking lot.

Had the pleasure of having dinner there last night, there were two loud foul mouthed cows that could be heard at the front door. I am certain the restaurant does not want them to darken their door in the future.

The food is great. but this new owner is the worst. i was a party of two. a table of 4 people said we were too loud when in fact there was a party of 6 who was louder and a party of 4 as well. you're in a small restaurant with tables on top of each other. and this table expected things to be quiet?? so we were kicked out. a party of TWO!! they said they heard us at the bar, which was LOUD and we were in the back. impossible!! the treatment was atrocious. 2 people verses 20 other people plus a bar. come on! so much for being able to enjoy yourself while out. absolutely disgusting treatment.

Food was good but told im too loud..like please the whole rest was loud..so take ur stupid comment and shove it...get a bigger place its a problem...never coming back

Saw this place on someone's Instagram and saw some pretty good reviews so I said let's try it ! We started with fried calamari which was just okay. Honestly some pieces were like chewing gum. The starter salad was really good but the bread they brought out was visibly burnt. I had the lobster ravioli in vodka sauce which was good but nothing to die over. I see someone posted it one month ago as being $13.95, I paid $22 for this lack luster dish. My gf had the crab stuffed shrimp river linguini. She absolutely loved the crab meat inside but the shrimp were too chewy to eat. She said it was good but not anything she would return for. The service was okay, they could have been a bit more attentive. And I didn't appreciate having a rolly cart of dirty dishes in arms length to me my whole meal. We had two glasses of red wine and the bill was $100 which to me seems alright just wish the food was way better. I should have went with my first choice of the chicken parm, I think that would have hit the spot.

Food was excellent the service was great the ambience is very inviting and comfortable!!

A hidden gem!! Worth the wait; which isn't that bad. The food is amazing. Homemade authentic and The Pork Chops my Husband's favorite. Thank you Laicos for amazing food and memories.

I have to rate Laicos a 5!! Grew up eating at this restaurant my whole life. One of Jersey City's all time favorite places. If you grew up here... you know. Nice quaint restaurant in the middle of Terhune Ave. Has about 12 tables and a small bar. Local favorite in the neighborhood. Gets packed on the weekends, so get there early. Food is excellent, service is great. The same workers have been here for over 20 years. You will always run into someone you know here (if you grew up here). Try a fresh squeezed screwdriver!

I came here with super high expectations since the reviews were so darn good. All the pictures of the seafood and their five star reviews were enough to draw me in. My friend and I arrived on a Sunday around 6, there were a few tables open and a few spaces at the bar. It is a very small space from what I saw. There's a back room but I can't see it holding many tables, it's really a tiny restaurant. When I read on yelp that they have a valet service I still opted to Uber mainly because I don't like driving into JC. I'm so glad I did! The valet has enough space for about 6-7 cars. From what I saw they keep your car double parking on this very narrow one way street. So be weary! Onto the food, the bread for the table was nice, crunchy and fresh. The salad was brought out but I was less than thrilled. There was a ton of red onions and the dressing tasted generic to me. My friend went with the shrimp scampi. I opted for the linguini in white clam sauce. I think I got about a dozen clams which was nice but the sauce was incredibly lacking. It was basically just oil at a certain point. Wasn't very flavorful and that was disappointing because it's really not too hard to make a nice white sauce with clams. My friend enjoyed his shrimp dinner and ate it all, I left a lot of my pasta since I felt like I was just eating an oily mess. I do have to say service was good, Nicole our waitress was great. I did feel slightly rushed almost, it looked like she was there alone with the bartender and a food runner. She just seemed stressed and took a long time with things but she was very personable and nice. If I'm ever in the area (which I'm sure I won't be since it's literally a residential street) I would give it another try but for now I'm just less than thrilled with my first experience here.