Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Linden

If you are looking for excellent food and service, La Griglia is definitely the restaurant to consider. I use the word consistency to describe each and every dinner we have experienced. From their signature broiled crab cakes (which are the best around) savory endive salad, burrata and heirloom tomatoes appetizers to amazing Dover sole, beautifully prepared Bronzino, and great beef, pork and chicken options, all the entrees are wonderful. If wine pairing is your thing, their list is considerable and has something for every palate. Great service is La Griglia’s priority. From water and wine glasses tended to, to the crumbing and bussing of tables, the staff shines and works in tandem. We love it here and know you will never go wrong choosing La Griglia as your dining destination.

Everything was great, the server was awesome, the setting was awesome, the noise became a little too much making it hard to talk with my date after 8pm. The food was great, but a little pricey for the portion you received. I would reccomend this place for others and it was a nice date spot, just please turn the music down a bit so we can talk :)

My second time there and was just as good as the first!! Food is outstandingly delicious and sangria is off the charts! Bought my family there last night for their first time and she are so mad they didn’t know about it sooner.

Del Porto is truly a hidden gem. I know the restaurant well and visited Manolo's many times in that space. The food is excellent and the service was very professional. The portions are large and the prices are on the higher side, but as you know, you get what you pay for! The drinks are excellent as well. I was really excited when I heard that the owners of Del Porto are from the same family that owns La Foccacia and Fiorino in Summit NJ. Both are great restaurants and Del Porto is similar to both of them - perhaps a little more business casual with a great bar. Highly recommend trying it out and checking out Elizabeth!!

Great experience, service and ambiance. I appreciate the accommodations and will be back again!