Chickie's

First time dining and it was a nice experience. The food was good ... But, the pasta portion could be larger for the price. I will return.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere—warm and inviting—and the drinks and appetizers were excellent. Unfortunately, the main dish, Spaghetti & Meatball, was a bummer. The meatball itself was well-prepared and flavorful, the pasta was overcooked and had a slightly bitter taste. The sauce also lacked seasoning, which made the dish feel underwhelming overall. Service was decent, though nothing particularly standout.

The lobster pasta was good, I would rather the pieces of lobster be already in the pasta vice having to crack the claw and dig out the meat from the shell, I would prefer some garlic in it as well. The pizza portion and flavor were good. I wish they would offer a side salad or bread while you wait for your order to come out but they do not. The interior in this establishment is cozy and elegant. The place is kind of small and a little too dimly lit but the service in this establishment provided a pleasurable experience. I would come back.

Last night I came to Chickie’s. There was street parking, we found quite fast. Overall it was a great experience. Drinks we got were House Rose and espresso martini( my date said it was quite sweet). Food was fresh and came out quick despite it being a full house. The mozzarella sticks were amazing and must. The spicy rigatoni does live up to the hype as well, and I highly recommend. To finish, we had a tiramisu which was also fresh. The highlights of this place were the atmosphere, the quick service and how fresh the food was along with the quality of ingredients. Next time I’ll come for a pizza as their menu looked great.

The restaurant was nothing short of amazing. As a pizza guy, I have to say—the hot pepperoni pizza was out of this world. But the excellence doesn’t stop there. From the very first bite of the appetizers to the last bite of dessert, everything was top-notch. Every dish was packed with flavor and left me wanting more. Highly recommend!

Lay Back & Chill! This hot spot in cool Jersey City is definitely the place to hit for smashing cocktails, cheery service and really, REALLY GOOD FOOD! Family / kid friendly, pet friendly and outdoor seating facing the park make this a destination not to be missed when in the neighborhood. The interiors are beautifully appointed with an airy bistro feel, dotted with marble top tables over elegantly restored hex marble tiled floors under high ceilings. Fantastic park views from the bar. With such an array to choose from, drop this in your top three of Jersey City!

It’s really sad when such a beautiful place near Hamilton Park, with a perfect location, serves such terrible and tasteless food. They couldn’t even make a simple tea properly — I was given a tiny cup with a huge tea bag, lukewarm and extremely strong. I absolutely do not recommend eating or drinking anything here

This is my wife and I go to Friday night dinner spot. Food and service is always good and consistent. If you like to eat outside, this is a.great place for it

Went to Chickie's with a friend and we really enjoyed the food. The meatballs were delicious but our favorite was the chicken parm with the spicy vodka sauce. It was outrageously delicious. It is pricey but the chicken parm is worth it. There was a lot of food and we took the rest home.

Not bad. Cute place, nice decor. Service was friendly but a bit slow. Food was good, but there's better in the area.

We've been here a few times and we always go back thinking it will be better than last time... and it never is. It's a shame because it's cute looking and has a nice outdoors set up. But the food is always sub par, the service is extremely slow and the drinks are over priced. I always want it to be better and have given them so many chances thinking "maybe it's just an off night". However, every night is an off night there. A real shame because it has so much potential but it always falls flat. I can't say I'd recommend chickies to anyone.

I came here on a Sunday with my daughter and we sat at the bar because it was too hot outside lol We tried the fried burrata with spicy vodka sauce let me tell you this was so delicious omg!!! I will be coming back just for this dish we also had the fried calamari. Will return to try some of the pasta dishes. The staff was professional but they could have been more engaging. The bartender did charge is full price on the second order of drinks I believe think she should have giving it as the brunch special because that was the menu we ordered from and I had ordered the drinks before 4 pm but whatever!

Came here twice and I think I enjoyed the food more the first time. We made a reservation and were seated timely upon arrival. The space is cozy and cute. For drinks we ordered a yo cuz and amalfi coast. I personally enjoyed the yo cuz more. For appetizer we got the fried burrata with vodka sauce and def recommend it. Tasted just like a mozzarella stick but with burrata so little more fresh. For entrees we ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich which we asked to be cut in thirds and was oddly proportioned but was quite yummy. Wish the sandwich would stay intact though as it's messy to eat. We got the popular spicy rigatoni which had a nice spice level. Skip the hot pepperoni pie as it wasn't worth it.

We were excited to try this restaurant as it is always busy and has been there for a while. Walked in and were promptly seated. There was a bad odor- seems their cleaning solution left a lingering smell. Ordered fried calamari and shrimp. Not sure how and why it was super soggy. It was as soggy as I would have expected if it was ordered it to go and it was packaged while hot -strange. Also, the burratta had a strange flavor and a very tough skin. The pasta was overcooked and the shrimp parmesan sandwich had total of 3 shrimp. Won't be going back.

Food was amazing. Penne vodka was great and atmosphere was a vibe. Loved the burrata and arugula salad

It's a Saturday evening and there is the phantom opera happening at the nearby park. Where do hungry zombies and fellow Halloween partiers go to right after? Here! This is the first time we went here and it was a long wait since there was a lot of people from the Opera event, as well as it was a very beautiful warm weather for this time in October. So many people came out to enjoy possibly one of the last days of this beautiful weather for this year. Though we waited, I got a nice table outdoor. We had the sautéed zucchini as an appetizer, which is actually a side dish and each one of us had a Parmesan dish. I had the eggplant and my friend had the chicken. They were delicious and yes the rigatoni is amazing. We had great service by Nikita, and he deserves a raise since I think he was the only server for the entire section along with his hard-working bus boy. I will most likely come back here.

After a doggy playdate with the improumptu crashing of a Sunday dachshund group, we made our way to Chickie's on a blustery afternoon for some belated grub. The Tagliatelle Bolognese was a pleasant cohabitation of al dente pasta and meaty sauce, while the Spicy Rigatoni brought actual heat with each daring bite, leaving my taste buds doing the macarena. I wouldn't rush to email my Italian nonna about this place, but I also wouldn't hesitate to come back when I need huge pasta portions at decent prices.

Love this restaurant so much the food was so delicious and fresh we had the fried zucchini, fried calamari and the meatballs our waiter Felix was so nice and came to check on us many times to make sure everything was good definitely recommend you coming here !!!

ordered $32 lobster pasta... First red flag was the lobster was undercooked and COLD But I didn't say anything bc the pasta was good. Second, when the waiter took our food to the back to pack it, he came back with just one to-go dish with just pasta. I looked at him and asked "wheres the lobster?" He looked startled, and said "someone prob packed the lobster up too, I didn't grab" went to the back to get it. Came back, and he gave us the second to-go carton w the lobster body. Now when we go to warm the lobster and pasta up, the lobster is COVERED in coffee grinds. Black grinds that were never on the lobster to begin with... never in the pasta. And watery liquid. Mind you, this place makes expresso martinis, and coffee based drinks often. The waiter realized he threw out our PRICEY lobster, and decided to go back, pull it out the trash and pack it up for us.. instead of telling us about the mistake. $100 on a nice dinner, & 20% tip... for people who served us TRASH food behind our backs. It's truly disrespectful. I will never come here again, and I will be telling people about my experience.

Stopped by here on a Friday night. We were able to get a table without a reservation and without waiting which is a score. Servers here were kind, attentive and service was fast. We got a couple different things...mussels in red sauce -I'd give this an 8...the sauce was pretty solid and flavorful...next the seafood fra diavolo was pretty good as well I'd give it an 8 as too....The dish that was I was most excited about trying fell flat for me and it was the spicy rigatoni. The flavor of the sauce was there but the actual noodles were a bit gummy..maybe they needed to be cooked longer...I'll give that a 6. We finished off with the tiramisu and that was pretty good... I will say I would come back here and try some other things off the menu before I write them off.

Mixed feelings on this one. Rice balls were phenomenal. Crispy on the outside but creamy on the inside. The house salad was also very good and the addition of pears to it added some freshness. My fiance enjoyed the frozen espresso martini and we liked the decor and ambiance. The disappointing part was the chicken parm, which is why we wanted to come here to begin with. The breading was a little too soggy and it wasn't crispy. The cheese was a little overwhelming too. The taste was fine, but the texture was off. The spicy rigatoni that accompanied the chicken was great, however. I thought the $34 price was a little steep. Granted, they give you a lot of rigatoni, but I rather get less rigatoni and have the price be a little lower. I'll still return because some of the other food look good, but the Parm does need to be worked on.

Made early evening reservations on a weekday and was promptly seated because it was empty. The place quickly filled up by the time we finished eating so I would recommend making reservations if you plan to have dinner after 7pm. We ordered the square hot pepperoni pizza which had hot honey drizzled on it and a thick crust. The waiter recommended this vs the round pizza which has a thin crust and mentioned their square ones are more popular. The pepperonis were pretty thin, but crispy and delicious. However, if you've had Prince Street Pizza this does not compare- Prince Street is still my favorite! The caesar salad was good, but too heavy on the anchovies for me. It was an overpowering taste. The tiramisu was deliciously creamy. The only downside is $12 gets you a tiny piece! Overall great spot for attentive service, nice ambience and good food.

Amazing Italian food in a gorgeous location in Jersey City! Chickie's is one of my favorite restaurants in JC. Their pasta is delicious, especially the Spicy Vodka Rigatoni. The service is so friendly. In the summer, they set up outdoor seating across from Hamilton Park, which makes for a gorgeous place to dine.

It's a cute little spot and the menu was not overwhelming like other restaurants. Service was good and my server was attentive to the table. Unfortunately my plate of lobster and spaghetti did not deliver my expectations. It lacked seasoning for me and maybe for someone else it might have been ok. I also found the lobster to be under cooked especially the claw. I mentioned it to my server and she apologized. But needless to say I will give chickie's a try again!

Great food and drinks/cocktails. Hands down the best tiramisu in jersey city. Highly recommend!

Food was pretty ok. Got the spicy Rigatoni- was a bit dry for me and could've used more salt or cheese. My biggest complaint for this place is the lack of service. We came in for lunch and the guy behind the bar was the bartender, server and runner it seemed like. Service was extremely slow. I don't blame the 3 in one employee but the establishment for their lack of hiring skills and not having more than one person to attend to guests on a somewhat busy summer Tuesday afternoon. One man can't take care of the bar and tables. This was ridiculous and that's the main reason for my bad rating. For the prices they're charging you should be able to hire more people to keep the business running smoothly!

Amazing food, great portions. Got meatballs with ricotta & calamari as appetizer. Very filling had left overs enough for another 2 meals later.

Expensive for the quality of the food. Service is fine. Swift, efficient and polite. It's a good place for weekday dinner and weekend brunch. Killer martinis.

Visited Chickie's with my friend during the week for the first time and let's just say, it won't be my last! The restaurant is cute and a bit intimate; I love the bar area. Now let's get on to the food & drinks... Wherever there's a spritz, I'm ordering it! You can choose between aperol, st. germain, limoncello and rose - I went with aperol. For food, we started with the mozzarella sticks and rice balls which you can get with spicy vodka sauce, YUM! The apps were so good, I highly recommend both. Since it was my first time trying rice balls, I have to say I am now addicted haha. For our entrees, I ordered the shrimp scamp pizza and my friend ordered the spicy rigatoni. Both 10/10 dishes. Love the generous portions! I am super jealous of anyone who is walking distance from this spot because I would be here every week!

We had plans to come to Chickie's on a Friday night with the in-laws but they got stuck in traffic and we had to cancel. If you're looking to come in on a Friday night, make sure you make reservations because they were fully booked and we couldn't move our reservation. We finally stopped by on a Tuesday night at around 6:30pm and it was still pretty empty. It did fill up by the time we left. Since it was the middle of a heat wave, we opted to sit inside. Seats are super cute and plates look like old China your Italian grandma would own, which I loved. I had an Espresso Martini and X had a fruity drink. Both were fantastic. We opted to split a Vodka Eggplant Parm and a Pepperoni Square Pizza with hot honey. Our waitress recommended we add Stracciatella to the pizza and that was an excellent recommendation. The portions are fairly big, so we actually ended up taking food home. I loved the pizza - the combination of hot honey and pepperoni was very tasty. The eggplant parm came with spicy rigatoni, which was perfectly al dente and super flavorful. We ended the night with a tiramisu, which was fine. I'd probably try something else next time. Chickie's is a great addition to the neighborhood and I'll definitely be back for drinks and that pizza!

One of the most disgusting meals I've ever had ever! I'm very disappointed as the hype from their instagram page and on yelp felt like this was going to be a slam dunk .. big mistake! The food arrived ice cold (thanks, Uber eats). The rigatoni with marinara is horrible. The pasta is gummy, over cooked and tastes bad. The meatballs are bone dry and flavorless. The chicken wings are unbelievably bad. They tasted so gross. The sauce is a mix of buffalo sauce and super oily garlic sauce. And the chicken was super dry. A $17 waste! I would be happy to pay if they were tasty but wow they tasted horrible. The pizza is a joke. It was overcooked, tasted terrible and was basically the size of a personal pizza ($25) insanity! I had huge hopes for this place but I will never order again after such a terrible experience. We took a bite of each item and threw the rest out.

WOW! REALLY loved chickies! We went there for a birthday dinner in august and sat outside. There was a festival going on in the park across the street and it was great for people and dog watching. Service was very attentive throughout the meal. I had an Italian margarita (tequila, aperol, and lime) - so refreshing and delicious! The food was out of this world!! The clams were very garlicky (great thing in my book) and the garlic bread had a good amount of cheese. For dinner I had the chicken parm (classic sauce and mozz). The chicken was fried perfectly and was on the bone so it stayed juicy. The highlight though was the vodka rigatoni, which comes with every parm meal. It was the perfect amount of spice. Can't wait to try chickies again!

One of the best tiramisu I've had. I come back to get their house made tiramisu more than I come for the food/drinks. A bit on the expensive side though. If you're ok with a $12 slice of tiramisu, definitely give it a try. But sometimes they do skimp you on the slice. My first time getting it, I got a small sliver but the second time, it was a bigger slice. A hit or miss on it depending on who's cutting it I guess. But nonetheless, super delicious!

Just okay... The location is amazing with views of the park across the street however the food was mediocre at best. We ordered the Eggs Purgatory and the Americano Brunch. The bacon that came with the Americano brunch was undercooked and soft (not sure who enjoys there bacon this way). The service was just okay, not super friendly, looked sad imo. Would probably just come back to have a drink and pass on food next time!

For the supposed best chicken parm in JC this was an abysmally bad order. I literally went back to Reddit to be sure this was actually the one people recommended. Soggy breading falling off, not a hint of salt or seasoning, and for THIRTY FOUR AMERICAN DOLLARS?? Tf? We also got fritto misto which is listed as calamari, shrimp, long hots, lemon, and gravy. Not a single shrimp. Not one. A few peppers. No lemon no sauce. You can't throw three peppers in regular calamari and call it something else so you can charge $19 for it. Where are the shrimp? Where the flavor? This was one of the most disappointing meals I've had, and I've been to a Guy Fieri restaurant so that's saying something.

The chicken parm here and vodka sauce is amazing! Huge portions and such great sauce, and tons of gluten free options too - both pizza and pasta

This place is a must go to in Jersey City. The space is great and the food is even better. Couldn't recommend enough. Big portions and delicious food from beginning to end!

Went out to Chickie's on a Tuesday night to celebrate a friends birthday. We had 6 in our party. Upon arrival at 6:45pm for our reservation, it was pretty quiet in the restaurant - but by 7PM the place was packed! Definitely recommend making a reservation. Once we were seated, I could fully appreciate the ambiance of the space. A cool vibe, and the playlist was also really great - I Shazammed a few songs while we waited for our food and drinks. Everything we ordered was great. Starting with the Amalfi Toast cocktail, paired with our Frito Misto (fried calamari), clams casino, and the garlic bread. All delish! The clams casino come 6 to an order, so order accordingly! Moving on to our main course, I paired the orange wine (yum) with the salmon picata. It struck the perfect balance of lemony without being too strong. The salmon came with a pretty large helping of zucchini and squash. I wish instead of so much squash, maybe some rice or something. Others at the table got the parm platter - which was a very generous portion and comes with the spicy rigatoni. And when I say rigatoni, I mean the good big sized rigatoni (the real Italians will know). What would a meal be without a little liquid dessert. I opted for the Va Fan-Gool, a modern take on the grasshopper. It was like a perfect mint chip cocktail. It's served over ice in the coup, but I wish they had removed the ice - just gets in the way when trying to sip. Overall, highly recommend for a modern Italian spot in Jersey City.

I was in the mood for eggplant tonight and after reading many Yelp reviews recommended Chickie's. First, it's a beautiful restaurant with a bright fresh interior. I sat at the bar and the server was friendly, welcoming and attentive. I had the house salad first. It contained field greens, fried taleggio cheese, pears and pine nuts. It was delicious. I came here specifically for rhe eggplant and rigatoni in a spicy sauce. The pasta was cooked spot on, cooked al dente with as advertised spicy sauce. The eggplant, although tasty, was a disappointment. It came out hot, with melty cheese. Yet, the eggplant was more like a dish of breading. It was hard to distinguish the eggplant in the mix. Maybe it was later on a Sunday and they were at the end of their pan. Still, it was a $28.00 dish, I'd expected more. I had a wonderful aperol spritz and a seltzer to go with it. Trust me, I was looking forward to this meal and sad that I had to write this. Please try it for yourself. Maybe it was just off tonight.

Horrible More staff than customers Terrible happy hour- Who serves red wine straight from the fridge at freezing cold temps? Out of beers No happy hour menu Staff walking around talking on phones...texting Just a horribly little place

Tempted to give this 1 star, but will give it a 2 for an overall score. Food was pretty good (I got the Veal Milanese), but I will say it seemed a bit pricey for what you get ($45) That being said, the waiter brought over a martini that we ordered and after pouring it into the glass it was about 3/4 full which was not the same as the previous martini or other drinks at the table. We looked strangely at the martini and the waiter said he is not sure why it was not filled all the way and it was not a problem and would have it fixed. A few minutes later this rude, nasty female bartender comes over "who ordered the martini." And we pointed out who ordered it at the table. She then goes "AlL oF oUR DrInKs ARe ThReE OunCeS so ThE DriNk waS RiGhT". We then just noted that the other martini was filled to the top and it seemed odd that this was only 3/4 filled. She then said "We'll maybe the waiter shook it more the first time so it was more watered down", and walked away. I worked in restaurants for 10 years and I never in my life would ever have a bartender walk over and handle a situation that way. Our total bill was $500, just fix the martini....

Great place to celebrate birthdays nice staff and great food the waiter did get our order wrong

When longtime neighborhood staple GP's left Hamilton Park, the area lost one of the better spots for slightly upscale Italian cuisine. Chickie's admirably fills that gap. Opening up this week, we dropped by on a Wednesday evening. Predictably: it was packed, being a small space. The bar offers up some familiar cocktails (including what looked like a proper, old school Negroni) as well as a few choices for wine and beer (and the bar's own light IPA). When we snagged a table, we got to ordering: fritto misto without shrimp, a stracciatella pizza with mozz and fresh herbs, and a chicken vodka parm sandwich with a side of tuna noodle salad. Unfortunately: the fritto misto was premixed and the kitchen couldn't separate shrimp from calamari. No matter: the mozzarella sticks were among the best I've had (the benefit of making this common appetizer with fresh mozz) The pizza was plenty crispy though the parm was a bit bland. Like other restaurants in the family (Hamilton Inn, Hamilton Pork): it's a few bucks pricier than it should be, but it's charming and worth a repeat visit

So I tried this restaurant for the 3rd time. Only because it's in a great location across from Hamilton Park and we were starving. I did enjoy brunch here in the past, but was not that impressed so didn't plan on coming back. Now for dinner I ordered the linguine and clams. It's a decent size serving, but was so disappointed as wasn't served with bread. So all the sauce was just wasted, and over priced to not come with a roll at the least.

I wish I remembered to take photos of this place. I loved the decor and ambiance, but more importantly, the food! We came here as a meet up for our book club, so we were a pretty large group. I think we were a party of 14 or so. The staff was very accommodating to our large party. We decided to share some bottles of wine and then passed around a bunch of plates to share. My favorite of the dishes was the mushroom pizza. It was soooooooooo good. I couldn't stop raving about it. My friend (who took the salmon photo) took her first bite of the salmon and immediately said "Amazing." We will definitely be back!

Highly recommend -- high quality, delicious, elevated Italian dishes. If we were locals, this spot would be a weekly go-to. Highlights: - chicken parm with spicy rigatoni: large portion of chicken parm but the spicy rigatoni is the star--spicy vodka sauce and al dente pasta, so satisfying - eggs in purgatory: hearty portion of saucy eggs with sausage chunks with thick cheesy crusty bread to dip in. Sauce is the same spicy vodka sauce as rigatoni - breakfast pizza: get it thick, deep dish crust and get it truffled Every dish is solid. And the interior is chic and modern -- can't wait to head back here again!

The restaurant itself is beautiful! Food is great. I could not get enough of the wine sauce with my salmon and the staff was very attentive! We came with a big group of 14 or more and the staff was very accommodating. We shared most plates of mussels, the fried calamari., and multiple pizzas. Seem like the crowd's favorite was the mushroom pie and the hot pepperoni.

Had a great experience at Chickies! Came in for lunch and was the only party so experienced great and friendly service. We had chicken parm, pork chop parm, cacio e pepe, and rice balls. We enjoyed everything, especially the spicy rigatoni. Cocktails were great as well and we had leftovers to take home. The interior is cute and perfect for a special occasion. Only minor note was that we were celebrating just having gotten married (re: still in wedding clothing) and doesn't seem like they do any celebratory bites or champagne or anything like that. But we had a good time so I'd be back.

I've come here twice now. The first time was fantastic and the second time, it seemed like the food wasn't as great. However, I know there are some off days but would definitely recommend others to try it out. They have some really nice drinks, service is good and the ambiance is great. I've tried the following dishes: - Rice balls in vodka sauce - meh. would pass - Paulie Walnuts salad- also meh, would pass - Stracciatella pizza- first time was great, second time not as good, still recommend trying! -Spicy Rigatoni- great! Overall, worth trying and I'd probably come back to try their brunch!

i came across this place as i was walking in hamilton park. it's very conveniently located and has nice outdoor seating with a large umbrella in case it rains. the pizza was $23 but i was pleasantly surprised to see how thick it was! it was tasty, had lots of toppings, and lasted me two days. i got the milk + honey cocktail and it was pretty good. it didn't really taste like milk or honey, but it was good nonetheless~ also my server was very sweet and responsive to all my questions. i'd like to come back to try what else they have!

Had the best brunch ever here on Saturday. Very nice and accommodating staff. Thank you so much for a great day will definitely be back and soon!

5 stars for the hot pepperoni pie. It's unbelievably good. The spicy rigatoni and chicken parm are good though nowhere near the hot pepperoni pie. I do wish they had a better drink menu.

We came here as a party of 6 for a birthday. We hadn't been since they opened. We ordered a bunch of apps and pizzas for the table. The hot pepperoni was by far the winner! It has hot honey on it and it's incredibly delicious. The gluten free pizza is delicious! Probably my favorite in JC! The interior is small but so cute. The staff is great. Signature drinks were outstanding. I've never known this group to order drinks off a menu. They all did and they all ordered multiple rounds! The espresso martinis were my favorite. But the Italian margarita, dirty girl, and Negroni were all favorites! We'll be back sooner rather than later

Chickie's seemed to be the only place in Jersey city we haven't eaten at in recent years. So we had to stop by for dinner. This place has seen so many restaurants over the years, we never know what to expect. The ambience for Chickie's seemed quite similar to that which existed before the current management took over. The food is good, but not great. I would stop by here on a day I don't want to walk all the way to historic downtown, but it's just about OK in terms of deliciousness.

Honestly the food was good at least what I had which was the round hot pepperoni pizza and it was really good I dint really taste the honey which was good because I didn't want that.and I had the salad that was good too. I would differently come back for that. Service was fine ambiance fine

I have a very low spice tolerance and I will risk it all for their spicy vodka sauce. I could put that on EVERYTHING. Ambiance is great. Emily was our server and she was so great! 10/10 would recommend.

Have only been here for brunch. Tried the brunch pizza, eggs purgatory, and spicy rigatoni with added chicken. The brunch pizza was pretty good. Eggs purgatory and rigatoni were mediocre. Overall, it's an ok spot; there are definitely better options in the area.