Cavalino's

"My wife and I were sailing out of New York on October 23rd. We always stay at a local hotel the night before. I did a Google search for a small local Italian restaurant nearby and stumbled on Cavalino's. I made reservations not knowing how crowded Sunday night would be. What a great find. We walked in and didn't even give our name and we were seated immediately. it quickly became evident that Marcelo was the maitre d, waiter, bar tender, busser and chef. What a guy who did it all and made you feel welcome. The food was outstanding and I dine in a lot of Italian restaurants. It was one of the best dining experiences in long time. When I paid our bill I looked for Marcelo only to find him in the kitchen working away. I congratulated him on such a great meal saying I wish we lived closer. He informed me that they may be closing and said maybe we will meet again somewhere else because you never know what life brings your way. Hopefully he continues on in his craft. Thank you Marcelo and staff for a great dining experience."

"Marcelo, one of the owners of Cavalino's makes each and every guest feel special! You feel like you are a guest in his home. This is a very cozy restaurant that is beloved by the neighborhood folks and folks from across the Hudson River in the neighboring New York City. The food and the service are both personal, friendly and delicious. I had one of the specials, pasta with garlic, olive oil with sausage, chicken and shrimp. Please visit this North Bergen eatery for a warm and welcoming dining experience. You will definitely return time and time again."

"Eat Here and You'll Most Likely Come BACK! Marcelo the proprietor is attentive and reactive. The party experience was pretty good and the place is well managed. PROS: + Pricing is reasonable off the menu. + Staff is very accommodating. + Service is fast and friendly. + Food is well prepared and portions great. + Communication before a party is excellent. CONS: - Parking Can be difficult. Be prepared to drive around for a bit. - Making changes to a meal can be costly. Like 2x the cost of the entree. - Lack of menu for children [but staff still accommodates well]. If you're looking for great Italian food in the area, then absolutely try this place. Its well located and cozy. If you're having a party, be very clear on what you are ordering and what menu you'd like to use. Also, understand that little ones may not have their own menu. Overall a VERY GOOD place."