Anjelica's Restaurant

I have patiently been waiting to try Anjelica’s for about 3 years now. The staff was incredibly friendly upon entry. I explained that it was my birthday and wished to dine there along with 4 others plus a baby, as I was not able to make a reservation. To my absolute surprise, we got sat within 3 minutes. All of the food was incredible. I do recommend trying their famous spicy vodka sauce with whichever pasta they have. I look forward to planning my next visit there with friends, and will gladly make the reservation very well in advance for lunch. Thank you Anjelica’s and your beautiful staff.

Great food and service. Went with group of 7. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We ordered every appetizer for the table, amazing. The meatballs and stuffed olives were standouts for me. All of the entrees were perfect. Chicken milanese and the sole were great. We had several pastas for the table, all great.

Anjelica’s is a rare gem. You are treated like family here. From the time you walk in until the time you leave, you feel like a celebrity. The place is spotless clean. They use the finest and freshest ingredients available to painstakingly craft each dish. I have been here several times and the excitement is just as thrilling each and every time. I guarantee you will have multiple taste, bud orgasms exploring the continuously updated menu and specials. Be sure to bring your own bottle of your favorite spirits as it is a BYOB. Treat yourself and your family and visit Anjelica’s today. God Bless Blue and Gold! God Bless America! Remember Everyone Deployed Everyday!

Had a beautiful evening sitting in the alley tonight enjoying wine, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. The food was to die for and the service was outstanding. Oscar and his staff were attentive, friendly and made our experience extremely enjoyable! We look forward to coming back very soon!

Anjelica’s defines excellent quality of food. Entering this restaurant will transport you into Italy. This place is worth every penny. All of the dishes we had tasted were phenomenal. I was skeptical about anything pork; not a big fan. But, the pork meatballs were perfect and I was left wanting more. My wife ordered the spicy burrata and I got chicken parm with a side order of penne vodka; this was not a disappointment. We finalized our dinner with the pistachio cake gelato combination with a cappuccino. A perfect ending to an outstanding night. This was probably one of the best cakes I’ve ever had. 🍝🤍

Anjelicas is a fabulous BYO Italian eatery in Sea Bright. They have an extremely attentive staff. If your glass is approaching empty, they are there to fill it. The service is consistently excellent as is the food. Whatever, comes out of their kitchen is delightful in taste and presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Their veal is tender and flavorful. The pasta is out of this world We cannot praise our meal at Anjelica's high enough. Give them a try and I am sure you will be delighted

Drop dead delicious! So so good!!!!! Fried olives were amazing. The meatballs were to die for. The pistachio cake is a MUST obviously if you like pistachio. The chopped salad was on point! Loved the hint of chickpea in it. The cauliflower appetizer was different but YUMMY! The backed macaroni was good but you have to like the taste of grated cheese (which I do). The broccolini was delish. The only thing that was so so was the chicken dish BUT I usually don’t order chicken when I go out. So that’s what I get. Any way; the patrons were a very classy & refined group of people. And staff was on time of everything. I can’t wait to bring my family

My new favorite restaurant. Close home and the food was impeccable. Service to perfection, Carlos was the best, his suggestion made all the difference for the first time there! Thank you all staff for an amazing dinner experience.

The king of NJ. No Resteraunt in NJ can touch this place. A close second is Belmont Tavern. Feels like your in your neopolitan grandmothers house when you step foot into the place and the food follows suite. Every dish is exactly as expected And they will make any traditional classic off menu item as requested Prestine service, beautifully decorated. A NJ classic

Nice place 4 stars all around Definitely not 5 stars. Sorry. Eggplant parm appetizer underwhelming. Great service BYOB they brought us ice, lemons and limes, a great glasses for our vodka!!! Nice touch

Well we finally got a reservation at Anjelica's and it was worth the wait! Absolutely loved the old school Italian ambiance in here. It's also BYOB and there's a liquor store right next store! We started with the meatballs and baked oysters - baked oysters were absolutely delicious! I had to get the spicy rigatoni and my boyfriend had the baked chicken - both amazing! We ended the night with the pistachio cake dessert. 10/10 experience!

You know when a place is hyped up so much and then you go to the place and it doesn't live up to the hype?? Yeah you're not going to find that here at this restaurant! Anjelicas lived up to the hype and then some. The food was absolutely amazing. Hands down the best spicy rigatoni and the best chicken cutlet Parm I have ever had. The ambience was adorable. We sat in the little alleyway off to the side, and it was absolutely beautiful. It was expected to be slightly chilly this day they provided blankets on the back of our chairs as well as heating lamps. The service was so on point...there are constant waiters walking around, replenishing your drinks, pouring your wine, taking away dirty plates and getting you whatever it is that you need. I cannot wait to go back to this establishment. I absolutely loved it!

We dined here the other night after waiting quite awhile to get a reservation but it was well worth the wait! Everything and I mean everything was delicious and top notch. Their Chicken Parm was one of the best we ever had, appetizers were on point and the service was spectacular. We. loved the spicy rigatoni one of the best ever, cant wait to go back even if it takes another few months!

Undoubtedly the best meal I've had all year. Not only is the food truly incredible, but the service and ambiance of the beautiful outdoor patio made for a magical experience. The hype surrounding Anjelica's is a true sentiment to its excellence. Everything we ordered was a home run. The stand out dishes for me were the classics - the meatballs and the raviolis. Both tasted so incredibly fresh, and satisfying yet light. Just absolutely perfect. Honestly, no other meatball or ravioli I've ever had has even come close. Another must order is the spicy blush pasta. So flavorful, so creamy, so delicious. To finish the meal off? One of the best tiramisu you'll ever have, paired with a cappuccino. With so many winning dishes on the menu, you really can't go wrong with whatever you choose to order. The wait is well worth it if you can snag dinner reservations. The Jersey shore is lucky to have this gem of an Italian restaurant.

All of the amazing things you've heard about Anjelica's is true and I confidently say this is the best Italian food in NJ. We dined here for the first time last night and are already planning our next visit. We sat outside under the heat lamps and it made for a cozy and charming ambience. The service was also wonderful, they couldn't have been more kind and attentive and the pace of the courses was perfect. Now on to the true star of the show, the food. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu, our group decided to dine family style so we could sample as much as possible and nothing disappointed. The straciatella soup on special was incredible, the texture of the spinach eggs and noodles combined with the flavor of the sharp parmigiano was perfect and the serving was huge. The meatballs are also a must, the best I've ever had from the texture to the flavor and even the marinara sauce. A MUST order was the Tagliolini, the bechamel sauce was so rich and creamy and like all of the dishes, the pasta was perfectly cooked. But what really showed the range of this menu was the Caesar salad, they took something so simple and typically average and elevated it. For entrees we shared the Pollo Milanese, Orechiette, Ravioli and the Artichoke Hearts. These were all incredible, the chicken cutlets were thin, juicy and so flavorful, all of the pasta was perfectly al dente, the ricotta filling on the raviolis was so creamy yet light at the same time, and the spicy blush sauce on the orechiette had the same qualities. We ended the meal with the tiramisu and it was the best I've ever had, the perfect balance of espresso, the lady fingers were soft but not soggy, and the cream was light and delicious. Set your alarms and make your reservations because this experience is not one to miss.

4.5 stars. Great place for a great impression, the ambiance and the mood. The music could be a bit lower to make conversation more enjoyable. The food is exquisitely prepared and the service is impressive. Reservations are required and sometimes hard to make. Be flexible with them. Average cost pp is $75. Enjoy yourselves and dine here. Probably better to go in Spring/Autumn. It's hectic in the summer. As per the food? Superbly done. Explain what I had? , not important. If you're a foodie, just order!!!

Not worth the ridiculous antics required to get a reservation. Good food, but......we're in the NY tri-state area - authentic and delicious Italian restaurants with incredible ambiance aren't hard to come by. Won't be back.

Drove just under an hour to get here and it was well worth the drive! A lot of Italian restaurants have spicy rigatoni. But Angelica's spicy rig separates itself. Perfectly spicy, not too much, not too little. The chicken cutlet was also incredibly flavorful. As for the beans, I never thought I would enjoy beans of all foods at a restaurant, but it was amazing! All in all this was one of the best meals I have had in a while. The ambiance was also very nice. Dimly lit. Great spot for a date night or a catchup with friends.

Everything we had was delicious. The olive oil cake was one of the best I've ever had. We ate outside in the alley and it was really romantic and cozy. The server was great. BYOB.

They suck!!! Have been trying to make a reservation since March. They're res system is Bull shit!

Best Italian food in NJ! The pasta is homemade and cooked to al dente perfection! Wonderful blend of flavors and authentic pasta dishes. They had a chicken special of the day which was tender, juicy and bursting with flavor (some kind of butterflied chicken with spinach rolled in). Even the Caesar salad was somehow elevated! We ordered a classic tiramisu and some kind of chocolate cake with olive oil ice cream for dessert, and both were delicious and light! It's over an hour from me but definitely will be returning! Edit: I forgot to mention, the service was top notch!

This restaurant makes me happy. My friend raved about this place and I can see why. I drove an hour to get here. The head chef, Angelica, can be seen in the kitchen cooking. She runs that kitchen like a machine. I've never had a spicy vodka sauce like this one. The ricotta stuffed in the fresh ravioli tasted so fresh. Lastly, I HATE mushrooms, but I LOVED this ravioli. When I think I mushrooms, I typically think of dirt, but for these I thought of fresh herbs when I took a bite.

One of the best italian restaurants in NJ! Been coming here for years and the food is always solid and you have to get the napoleon for dessert. Will definitely be back soon!

First off the restaurant was beautiful and the service was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. My only issue was the portion sizes were small for the price of the meals.

Unbelievable dining experience. Food, service and atmosphere was old school Italian. If we can snag a resy- we'll be back!

We came by again last week. Sadly, our waiter was not as good- or the food was not as good as the first time we arrived. We waited for a while between courses and saw our waiter standing around at times while we had a significant lapse in courses without him checking on our food. He would say it would be coming if we asked. The app board was not nearly as good as the first time we came ( we got the large this time). The entrees were ok but not as good this time either. Sad to say, maybe the hype isn't worth the wait for a reservation again.

Since my last review I've returned three times. I really consider this the best Italian restaurant in New Jersey. I was able to enjoy veal parm, the spicy vodka, lamb, meatballs, octopus and several other dishes. Everything stood out. I find the meatballs here to be perfection. Nobody comes close. The service is phenomenal every time! We have had date nights and family meals and the food here makes each time special. I can't say how wonderful it is to have such beautiful food so close by. 100/10 always recommended.

If I could afford to come here every weekend, I would, probably the best Italian food in Monmouth County. The penne vodka is just spicy enough if you like spicy, the veal chop is to die for and of course, olive oil cake for dessert.

This restaurant is outstanding. The food is by far and wide the best food in NJ. It's always consistent and delicious. It's a bring your own and the space is tiny but the veal chop, beet salad was incredible. Service is excellent too. Wish I could get a reservation more frequently.

Reservations needed, this byob speakeasy restaurant impressed me. Wait staff was attentive and our waiter had a great personality. Operations run very smoothly and the large window that shows the kitchen gives you a sneak peek of the action. Started off the night with ordering the lamb chops chef's special appetizer with Barbabietole, their beet salad. The presentation of the meals allows you to admire the plate but it doesn't compare to the flavors that you will experience eating at Anjelica. My main entree were the lemon pasta (agnolotti al limon) and the veal scallopini (saltimboca alla romana) and cannot rave about how delicious the meal was. A restaurant that their main entree is as delicious as their appetizers. Nothing was left on the plates. Finished the evening with their pistachio cake. I am absolutely returning to Anjelica's.

I came here on a Saturday for lunch with a reservation and it was very busy. There is a big parking lot right across from the restaurant. I got the spicy vodka orecchiette and it tastes just like Carbone's. It was $28 for this dish. Definitely recommend.

​I met with five of my friends at Angelicas, Sea Bright expecting a great dinner and unfortunately did not. The waiter was hard to understand and insisted we order appetizers and main courses at the same time to make things run smoothly, BS, I think the restaurant is looking to turn their tables faster. Although the appetizers were good, the servers were rude and unprofessional. My main course was a dried out piece of Salmon, my friends ordered Sole and pasta that looked better. Sorry, this is just another average local seashore spot that has a captive audience, and is not special here in any way!

Wow! Starting with the welcome, to the ambiance of the outdoor seating area, the attentiveness of our server and finally the food it was truly a 5 star experience. The food was fresh, loaded with flavor and delicious. Will certainly be returning in the future. Celebrated 35th wedding anniversary.

I was not impressed with the food. The service was painfully slow at lunchtime. The atmosphere was ok.

How do you even get a reservation at this place !?!?!?! I tried RESY, calling the restaurant numerous times , emailing , no one responds or picks up the phone . Ridiculous! Have dined here before and yes it was very good. Would love to return again if only I could SCORE a reservation!

If 10 stars were an option, I would surely rate Anjelica's with them. Service and food was absolutely outstanding.

First visit in 2025 did not disappoint - eggplant appetizer was just perfect ( don't touch that plate it's hot allright) pasta al forno and cauliflower rounded out the apps - sole and bronzino were done just right - bronzino had a delicious crispy crust on a sun choke puree - pistachio cake is killer as always - just the best food at The Shore - well done all

First time and did not disappoint! Hard to get a reservation but worth it! It's also Byob! Place is great and service was excellent, would definitely go back. Food was delicious. Situated on across from the beach on a great strip. We sat outside.

Overpriced Food below average Wedding soup not as described it was a bowl of water with 4 tiny meatballs priced $16.00 Pasta dishes overcooked

Being Italian, I thought it was incredible that the food accelerated to my roots. Level attention. One of my favorite desserts is the basket cheesecake intense in flavor and delicious don't forget to try the food it's a moment and that moment has to be unique.

Great food and always a fun time. Good luck getting a dinner reservation. Love this restaurant

I was so excited when I was able to get a reservation because since moving to the area I've heard nothing but incredible things about Anjelica's. It did not disappoint. My friends and I shared several dishes (beet salad, cauliflower, eggplant, salmon, chicken, a creamy pasta with pancetta, and tiramisu. Legit, everything was amaaaaaazing!!! And I found the prices to be extremely reasonable. The ambiance is so pretty, all the wait staff are incredible, and Oscar (I believe the maitre D) was so awesome and took the time to take a bunch of nice photos of my friends and I. This is easily the best restaurant in the area and worth all the hype. Can't wait to go back!

Brought my wife to Anjelica's today for a Valentine's Day lunch. Everyone was very nice that the staff vs customers ratio was great. We had great appetizers meatballs and artichokes. Very tasty. We ordered pastas and that's when things changed. I had raviolis and my wife ordered cavatelli. We waited 25 mins for the pasta. We did not get our dishes at the same time. I had my raviolis first and they were under a heat lamp for a while as the sauce was filmy, I waited for my wife to get her dish and it came 10 mins later. The waiters avoided my table until she got her pasta. Ruined the experience and meal. Also it was quite expensive, which wouldn't have bothered me if the experience was worth it. This wasn't. Not going back.

Fantastic place, great food, service top notch & ambiance classic. Always busy, reservations a must & worth the wait. When visiting Sea Bright NJ there is no other place to each. BYOB makes it fun & special daily are always wonderful. Nick Marino

One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to hands down! The food was spectacular and so fresh. I really enjoy restaurants that are farm fresh and the difference really shows. The service was so welcoming and homey. It's not a huge place but the seating indoor is very comfortable spacing wise and the outdoor seating is very picturesque and straight out of an Italian magazine. Definitely make sure to get a reservation because it gets very busy!

Best meal in NJ! Service was exceptional and the pork chop was perfectly cooked- worth the 40 minute standard cook time listed next to it on the menu. And the meatballs are a MUST. If you can get a reservation, do not hesitate on this one!!!

It's hard to get in at Angelica's for a reason- truly delicious food. I was able to score a reservation for a Wednesday in August, no easy feat. It was already quite busy and bustling. We sat inside since I didn't want to take a chance on the weather, but the outside is quite nice. The ambiance is hip and convivial. However it's the food that is the star here. We were a group of 6 and we all enjoyed our dishes. APPETIZERS BURRATA | sweet english peas, crispy prosciutto, garlic bread POLPETTE EMILIA POLPO | pan seared octopus, boiled potatoes, lemon, garlic, parsley TUNA CARPACCIO ENTREES HALIBUT SPECIAL OVER RISOTTO SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA-veal scallopini DESSERTS BISCOTTI PIGNOLLI TART GELATO ORANGE CAKE I will say it again, it's all about the food!

What exceptional experience! Went there for a business dinner, and took some terrific wine but the food was spectacular. Great service, great ambience well worth the hour and a half drive The dinner started with some appetisers, including calamari and octopus, as well as salads to share. Wonderful ingredients and well prepared. Calamari was not oily and octopus was really tender. In-between we had some pastas to share. Must do the meatballs. Firm and not dry. Sauce was excellent. Must have bread to dip! Entrees consisted of multiple choices and were shared and thoroughly enjoyed. Lots of fish dishes and some chicken. All perfectly cooked. This is the go to place. Don't know why I have missed for so many years well worth a visit. I will try and be back if they'll let me make a reservation. I highly recommend this place!

This was an outstanding dinner. All the food was amazing and the spacing between courses was not rushed. The tagliolini al forno was particularly delicious and I highly recommend. I plan on coming back very soon. Also, special thanks to Pedro who made it a memorable dinner for us.

Food is always top shelf. Chicken relation special was superb. Service is impeccable. This is a don't miss stop!

Every dish is authentic Italian and delicious. The service is also flawless. The atmosphere is cozy.

Had octopus for appetizer which is a must - the escarole under was marinated perfectly . Had the lemon filet which was amazing and the mashed potatoes were the best I have ever had. Finished off our afternoon lunch with carrot cake and the pistachio ice cream. Wonderful lunch and great service . Will for sure come back

Delicious! We did take out bc couldn't get a reservation . Now I know why!! We got the salmon, eggplant sandwich, and the spicy orecchiette. The eggplant panini and spicy pasta were so good! The salmon was good but nothing too special. Highly recommend.

I've been to Anjelica's twice in the last week. And both times were absolutely worth it! It's not overhyped at all. The servers and hosts are all very friendly and welcoming and attentive. The first time there, we had the octopus special and baked oysters for apps, the rigatoni with lobster (lots of lobster too), and the lamb special. The second time, I dined solo and got the mussels special and the Jersey corn pasta special. Not one dish was bad, and in fact really impressed me and my taste buds. My favorite so far has been the octopus over sun choke special and the lobster rigatoni. I could eat those two dishes every week! The ambiance is warm, inviting, and transports you to an authentic classy spot in Italy. The outdoor dining area in the side alley is very charming and great on a cool summer evening. It's the perfect spot after a nice beach day across the street! Hope to be back as much as I can this summer when down the shore!

Service on point and attentive. From the rustic bread in real olive oil to the beautiful and delicious food, we were thoroughly pleased. Fortunate to get a beautiful outside table on a warm November evening thanks to the manager, Kevin. Looking forward to our next visit.

They will serve kids' portion of non menu items like spaghetti or Alfredo. Don't be shy to bring kids! Professional service, and the Ravioli was excellent!

Top notch service and food. Great and always changing specials. Ambience is nice. I would go more frequently if I could get reservations lol!