JP Cuisine

"I was very interested in trying this new place since it took over a pizza place that was pretty decent. I will say that JP was pretty good for my expectations. Especially when it came down to its price point. We started with the arancini and the bruschetta. Both had an excellent presentation. The arancini had a perfect crust on the outside that was the perfect thickness. The sauces with it were also very complimentary. I will say however that the risotto was a bit overcooked and the interior was a bit gluey. The flavor was there but they were too dense. I'm assuming this was so the chef wouldn't have them fall apart in the fryer however, if they are frozen ahead of time that will usually help so that they won't fall apart. The bruschetta was nearly perfect. The heirloom tomatoes on them were perfectly fresh, with a great sweet taste. Balsamic glaze was not overpowering, and the little bit of parmesan cheese on top was a nice touch. I will say however that the bread in my opinion was not toasted enough, and it did soak a little bit. My suggestion would be to put them in a panini maker for just a little bit of time to give it a nice char and some decent grill lines. When it came to entrees, we tried the asiago and Mostaccioli Al Forno. The mostaccioli had great flavor. Nice spice level and good amount of cheese. The sauce was very similar to a creamy Arrabiata. However, the pasta was overcooked. I will also say the arugula on top was unneeded, and I did not see any meatballs. However, the sausage and the pancetta was very good. I would probably just add the spinach to the top and mix it in a little better to give it that extra color. The asiago had a perfect cut of chicken. It was fried perfectly, not dry at all, and the sauce was nice and creamy. Unfortunately though again, the pasta was overcooked. I also recommend just a little bit of lemon on the chicken in order to cut through the cream sauce. It could give it just a little bit more complementary flavor instead of being too subtle for the dish. Lastly, we did have their sangria and I have to say I was pretty blown away by it. It was nearly perfect. Overall for the price point, this place was very good. The small things that can be done in order to make it perfect just takes time and overall experience."

"Absolutely excellent Italian inspired restaurant with a very creative chef who knows his chops and steaks and pasta to a wonderful degree. The service was exceptional when we even brought a party of nearly 40 people, and while we flooded the kitchen with our orders, they were still timely, the food came out hot, and the wait staff (one of which was brand new, but doing quite well for all that) were attentive and accurate in their orders and delivery. They're relatively new, but know what their doing, and the stuffed pork chop that was the special that night was moist, delicious, well seasoned, and beautifully presented on creamy mashed potatoes and under a veritable flood of rich demiglace level gravy. The wedge salad was exceptionally generous. And the desserts were sized to be sharable delights."

"The presentation was wonderful (see attached photo). I had the Chef's Paella while my date had the Lobster & Shrimp Pasta. It looked great! The rice in the paella was more of a creamy risotta but a bit overcooked and the overall taste a bit bland. Honestly, I've had much better Paella. My date let me sample her Lobster & Shrimp Pasta. It was better. Service was good at the start with cocktails arriving quickly and the order coming timely. It just lacked a bit when it came time for the check-back-in and final check. The atmosphere was good but lacking some touches. It's a bit of a mix of casual attempting a more upscale look. Certainly a return visit place as I wish to support local restaurants. The menu looks good and I want to sample more."

"From the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. Our taste buds were in for a treat as we embarked on a culinary journey that left a lasting impression, starting with the delectable appetizers and leading up to the mouthwatering main courses."

"Service was excellent and the place has a better look than before. The menu has an upscale spanish-italian feel. The food came out pretty fast, looked good, nicely plated, and the taste was almost close to the authentic -but it didn't impress me (chef's take on the Spanish paella). The mini strawberry cake dessert is a good size (enough for 2), dense, and was delicious."