Locale Ristorante 208 Piermont Road, Closter, NJ 07624

"I am never one to share my horrible experiences at restaurants… I just never return. But this specific restaurant made me violently ill. I’ll spare you the details but it was not pretty. I came for a work party with friends, meaning it was paid for. They ordered shrimp cocktail specifically among other appetizers. I love seafood so I was happy to pick at their options. I talk about the shrimp cocktail specifically because to my knowledge fresh seafood shouldn’t smell like fish. These shrimp did. And very foul at that. I look a bite and swallowed it to not be rude but instantly regretted it. It was very chewy & tasted almost like it was a re-used piece of shrimp. Very colorless & old-tasting. My dinner wasn’t terrible. Drinks were okay. Water was definitely tap. For such prices, I expected a whole lot better."

"We had our rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding here on October 13, 2023. They did an amazing job. Food was excellent. Very attentive with service. Constantly kept checking with us if we needed anything. All the staff was very polite and always smiling. That’s important because you want to feel that way throughout the entire experience. I would highly recommend them for events and dining"

"From start to finish, quality service and exceptional food. Started with calamari, light and full of flavor. Sauce was incredible. Dinner was just as impeccable, clams over linguine, branzino and scallops and shrimp over pesto risotto. As for the key lime, i think the plate explains it. Thank you Dom."

"Ideal place for an event! Restaurant took deliveries of cake, favors and flowers, and set up table and cake table exactly as planned. Every dish was excellent. We will definitely be back again soon!"

"It was nice to have a variety of delicious food. I liked the old-fashioned interior of the restaurant as well. But the waiter's service was awkward. I ordered the wine and he didn't bring it even though all the food was served, and the one brought later made the mistake of bringing something different from what I ordered. However, there could be mistakes like this, so I didn't mind it and ate it deliciously."