Best Family Style Restaurants in Palisades Park

I had an absolutely delicious Christmas dinner at Sempre Oggi this evening! The food, wine, service, ambience were as good as it gets. My server Bryan was top-notch and the expert sommelier Gabe chose a few excellent wines for me. I broke my diet to have a cassata, but it was worth it. Service was impeccable The only bad news about this dinner was that it ended!

We plan our trip to NYC around eating at Carmine’s. This time we ate at the upper West Side location. We usually eat at the Times Square location. But this year it was booked solid for Christmas a month in advance. We were wowed again with an awesome meal at Carmines at 91st Street. We had the garlic bread with cheese. We always ask to add the cheese. So wonderful. We also split the lasagna. It is the best we have ever tasted. We brought over half of it home. I would recommend either Carmine’s to anyone wanting authentic Italian food at its best.

This experience was a 9/10! I wish the portions were bigger but the quality of the feed was nothing short of wonderful. We will be back very soon.

We (5 people) ordered several small plates and several mains and shared for a festive Christmas Eve dinner. Everything was delicious, prepared at the highest level with the freshest fish. Especially recommend the salmon sashimi tostada, the crudo special, and the barramundi. Nice cocktails too. We may make this a Christmas Eve tradition.

Consistently satisfying dining experience. Kind and accommodating staff. Beautiful ambiance.