Nino's Family Restaurant

You will not leave Ninos hungry, that's for sure. House salad with their house dressing is great. My only recommendation is that you might want the dressing on the side. The fried calamari was an excellent appetizer. Their chicken parm is very good. We had three of the specials, all of which were very good. My special came with fried shrimp on top of pasta with Alfredo sauce. We had tiramisu for the dessert, which I'm normally not a fan of, but their tiramisu was outstanding. Most likely, you will have enough leftovers for another meal.

WARNING - The portions are HUUUUGE. You really are getting your money's worth with how much food you get. You'll have dinner for tonight AND tomorrow. Staff are very nice and hospitable and the restaurant is very clean. There are plenty of Italian dishes to choose from with great flavor!

Beautiful restaurant and Beautiful people. Food amazing. I wanted Greek meatballs so was looking online and they seemed to be they were the only restaurant that served them. Went twice and would have gone more but my daughter chose another restaurant for her surprise engagement. You can't go wrong here. Good value and amazing service.

An Awesome small italian restaurant with the Sunday dinner at your grandparents house feel! You get so much food.

The place was really homie. We got soups and calamari for starters and they were both great packed with flavor. The marinera was just out of this world. When it came to the entree the portions were huge you really get the value of your coin here. For my boyfriends plate they didn’t have anymore lobster tail but they gave us extra everything and we were both happy. Definitely will be back. Service was amazing everyone was great !

My husband and I got the Bruschetta Chicken & Chicken Marsala. Delish! But the marinara sauce that came with the bread, was the BEST! We bought 2 Quarts to go! Service was great! Highly recommend!

Good food. We got there at the right time. The restaurant filled up quickly with about a dozen waiting outside. Was rather loud inside. Service was ok.

As usual had a great meal at Nino's as did the rest of the family who went with me (Mom, Dad, wife, & son). The only thing that disappointed me was my favorite salad (calamari & scungilli) wasn't available. Trust me I lived and ordered the caprese. It made up for it. Don't worry Nino's we will be back and I hope the scungilli will be too.

This place is amazing! Quality food in very generous quality! Look at the amount of leftovers we are bringing home! This place serves food at very reasonable price and decent quality I would definitely come back! Also they do sell their salad dressing, which is very good!

Nino's Family Restaurant is a hidden gem near the Jersey Shore, just a stone's throw away from Wildwood, offering a delightful dining experience that truly exceeded my expectations. Nestled in a charming setting, this cozy establishment welcomes guests with warmth and hospitality. The menu features a delectable selection of Italian classics, prepared with care and authenticity. I had the pleasure of savoring their signature lasagna, which was rich in flavor and perfectly layered with homemade pasta and savory meat sauce. What sets Nino's apart is its unique BYOB policy, allowing diners to bring their favorite beverages to complement the meal--a wonderful touch that enhances the overall dining experience. The service at Nino's is impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued. The ambiance is inviting and family-friendly, making it an ideal spot for gatherings and special occasions. Overall, Nino's Family Restaurant delivers exceptional Italian cuisine near the Jersey Shore. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can't wait to return and explore more of their enticing menu offerings.

Went here with my family as part of our traditional Wildwood/Cape May Trip on Saturday August 3rd 2024. We went inside, and unfortunately had to wait about 25 minutes for a table since it was quite busy in the restaurant. We also waited outside, as inside is small and waiting inside would be a little cramped. Worth the wait always. Finally, our table was ready, and we were sat. Our server greeted us right away. For drinks, we started with waters, and got a pitcher of Sprite. We brought Vodkas both cherry and watermelon from home, and used the sprite. For entrees, I did the Prince edward island mussels dinner with a soup of pasta basile, my mom ordered Tortilini Chicken Alfredo with a salad, and my dad ordered Shrimp with chicken parm with salad. We enjoyed the salad, and i enjoyed the soup! Before long, our entrees were ready! i enjoyed the mussels, took the pasta home. Both my parents also enjoyed their meals. Waitress checked on us on occasion, but we were happy with our meals so didn't need much of anything. After we finished eating, we were ready for the check. We got a box to take our food home, and paid the check with a credit card. We left a cash tip and went on our way. Hope to be back on our next trip to wildwood/cape may!

great place worth the trip ! Try the trio or the seafood combo everything is great with thier Italian Gravy! friendly Waitress gets *****

This place is amazing! Quality food in very generous quality! Look at the amount of leftovers we are bringing home! This place serves food at very reasonable price and decent quality I would definitely come back! Also they do sell their salad dressing, which is very good! The only downside is the food was too greasy/oily and there isn't a good place to park other than on the street. I would come back again

Delicious food, nice sized portions, and good service. I order takeout from here and dining in was nice for a change.

Best italian food EVER. Oh man i love this place. I was always told it's where the locals go and i can see why. Food is delicious and the portions are ENORMOUS. Cathy is a wonderful server as well. I've been here countless times over the years and I will continue to come back!

Portions are enormous and delicious, i really like the Chicken dishes. Chicken Prosciutto is probably my favorite dish there. Friendly Service and a strong Family vibe there. I highly suggest giving this place a visit.

My families favorite Italian restaurant. We come here every year for special occasions and the wait staff is always keep and so nice. The food is DELISH, would most definitely recommend!!

The service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly. We had a wait but on a Saturday during the holiday weekend, it wasn't long. This was our second visit and my review is for this time. The amount of food they serve you on a plate is overwhelming. Completely unnecessary in 2022. Not one person walked out without a leftover container. The food is decent. A couple issues but overall not terrible. Just felt sick from being overly full and we couldn't eat much of it. We had the sampler appetizer. All fried and not the healthiest choice. The mozzarella wedges are really good. The chicken wings were the star!! I'm not a huge fan of fried ravioli so can't comment. Onion rings are ok. Ate a1/3 of it and they boxed it up. The salads that came with our entrees were fresh. Decent portion. They mixed my dressing in and served my partners on the side. Definitely ask for dressing on the side. My salad was swimming in dressing. The creamy Italian was tasty!! It was odd that they weren't served the same way. My partner had the Taste of Italy. Lasagna, raviolis, chicken parm. Everything was good but a lot of sauce and cheese. Not sure if the lasagna or ravioli are homemade. I had a broiled seafood special - salmon, flounder stuffed with crab, shrimp, clams casino, and something else I couldn't figure out. I forgot what it said. Maybe deviled clam or a crab cake. Either way - very greasy. The whole plate was full of butter/oil. The salmon and flounder tasted good. The crab meat was fishy tasting. The clams casino were not edible. I loved the shrimp! It was so much food that we ate at the restaurant, had some for lunch the next day, and then still had some leftover.

The food was amazing as usual. We have been going to Nino's for years and they never disappoint.

Maria has to be the most energetic, patient, and friendly waitress in the state! She was fantastic and earned a big tip. We were first timers at Nino's (family owned and operated) and the menu and daily specials is frankly overwhelming. It is an Italian restaurant, but they have almost everything you can think of and a large selection of seafood options. The portions are huge (everyone will want a to go box), but the the quality is great! They are customer focused and you can easily customize almost everything (some require an upcharge). It is also BYOB, which we love. No reservations, so come prepared. We started with the mozzarella and prosciutto stuffed cherry peppers. They were fantastic, but a little pricey for what they were I thought. Entrees are a little expensive, but not when you consider the portion size and that you get a side and either a soup or salad included. Our entrees were the Eggplant parmesan and the Veal Romano. The Veal Romano comes in a blush tomato sauce. The veal was tender and delicious. You can get it with pasta and a side or two sides. Cutting carbs, I went with two sides: coleslaw (delicious and fresh!) and green beans with marinara. The green beans were slightly mushy, but very good. The Eggplant parmesan was better than the veal! Only problem was the portion size - it could feed four people! No room for dessert, but they have several which sound great. I asked our waitress how many people save room for dessert and she said a few, but that often people can't stop eating their entrees and end up too full. Best to plan to take home if you want one of their desserts.

HUGE portions. Prepare your body. Longer wait. We were the last table seated of the evening, therefore we were there watching staff close up. BYOB. Well sized parking lot. Food was good. Service was lovely.

Seafood Combo is the best. Always friendly and care about your food and family Don't worry about line out front. It move pretty quick. Or order takeout.

Standard Italian classics, plus some inventive options. Great food. Lots of options. Ridiculous portions. Great BYOB for family dinner.

Everything is perfect there. Absolutely no complaints. Can't wait to go back.Service is great, food amazing, my favorite is the combo Lasagna raviolis chick parm and meatball. Portions are unbelievable I get at least 3 meals out of my dinner everytime.

Food was amazing and the staff was great at refilling drinks and bread. Early Bird special was great price and portions were huge!! Loved this restaurant when it was on the triangle in North Wildwood and when it moved by the board work and now at Cape May Courthouse. All three places have never disappointed!!! Thanks Nino's for a delicious meal!!

Stopped in and ordered takeout. It's summer time and this place was packed. Food came out on time and we were on our way. When we got home and unpacked everything, I couldn't believe the size of the portions. I ordered stuffed flounder with crab with some light sauce. It also came with fried tomatoes. Overall, it was very tasty and I had enough for lunch the next day. I opted out on the pasta and ordered two orders of zucchini. They gave me two salads and no zucchini. The house dressing was very tasty. My wife I got the strawberry feta salad with chicken, this too was very tasty and huge. She also had lunch next day. Only complaint was they forgot my zucchini. Definitely will go back. Take out only. The tables are on top of each other and it's not fancy at all. Not a date night destination.

I would highly recommend this restaurant. Great service, cute BYOB ambience, and even better food. We were seated right away, Mary (our server) provided phenomenal service, portions were huge, and the food was delicious. We were in and out within less than an hour. Pricing was also reasonable. We will def be back.

You get your money's worth. So. Much.food. Delicious. Every dish hot and made to order. Favorite, reliable restaurant. Someone at the table needs to get Chicken Parm. Personal favorite is Maryland Salmon. My Dad loved his mussels. Their house dressing is my favorite!

This place has been a staple for my family and I for many years now. Great food and big quantities. Service is genuine, and takeout's just as good.

The food was excellent! While this is a small dining area, we didn't feel like we were on top of the other tables. Everyone from the hostesses to the servers to the runners were friendly and attentive! Truly family friendly!

Great good, huge portions, reasonable prices. BYOB makes it better. You will eat for days

Great food and huge portions. You can't beat Ninos when it comes to Italian! The workers are nice (owner, not so much) but the the food is on point and that's what matters.

I highly recommend. Excellent Italian and seafood dishes. I always get the broiled captain's Seafood Combo. It never disappoints. Flounder , scallops, shrimp, And a giant unbelievable crabcake. The portions are big and the kids had kids spaghetti and meatball and also fried shrimp and fries. It's byob . House dressing on salads and bread. Servers are always really friendly and they do a great job here. The prices are really affordable considering how big the portions are and the quality of the food. This place is a gem!!

We stopped in here because it was recommended by a friend. The bread was served hot with a side of tomato sauce. The food was excellent. The seafood was fresh The portions were huge. I wanted to eat more but I was so full I couldn't eat another bite. Service was excellent also. We'll definitely be back! Air conditioner could have worked better but we had such a good meal that it didn't matter. BYOB too! This is a place that is easy to overlook from the outside but believe me it's worth waiting for a table. Stuffed Shrimp and the captain's special were both very good

My family was stopped at the door at 7:20pm Saturday night and before I could say excuse me (I was still smiling), a woman stopped me and said, "If you didn't give your name yet, we aren't taking any now." Nothing else and she walked back in. We considered ourselves regulars at Nino's for the past 12 years. To be turned away just over an hour and a half before closing was enough of an embarrassment in front of others waiting and insult, that I guarantee that I will never set foot in that place again. I'm pissed that I have to give it one star.

If you are looking for home style Italian cooking like your Nona used to make on Sunday....then Nino's is your place! Every dish is deliciously prepared & the portion enough for 3 people & lunch the next day! I would suggest making reservations for parties bigger than 4 & it's BYOB, so bring plenty of wine!

Nino's is one of my favorite restaurants. Large food portions. Food is great. Love their crab and spaghetti. They also have a great chicken parm. Excellent service even when they're super busy. It's a small restaurant and can be noisy at times but the great entrees outweigh that.

Absolutely fabulous! Enormous portions, friendly staff, comfortable family vibe, creative cuisine. You can order combination platters that eliminate the need to decide - get everything! The fried shrimp on top of penne Alfredo makes me want to return for just seafood. It was that great - crispy and hot. My platter "The peacemaker" also included a perfect chicken parm AND eggplant parm. The prices are 25% less than on "the island." BYOB. Extraordinary! They don't take reservations - get there early and join the friendly guests observing everyone exiting with leftovers.

Nino's located on Main Street (Route 9) continues to be popular with out of town guests as they are known for their large portions. I say the place is just ok, the inside dining room is very small, and we had a window type air conditioner blowing on us. I had the veal parmigiana which was good, not delicious but good. As an appetizer I had the clams casino, which were greasy and did not offer any good flavors. My girlfriend ordered the shrimp scampi, and the sauce it was in was thick like gravy and just disgusting, we pointed this out to our server and she said that is how it is served. We are local, and think we will leave this place to the vacationers.

Great food. Portions are amazing. Had the parmigiana alforno. Leftovers lasted me two more meals. Have been here around 5 times. I have never been disappointed.

Best chicken parmigiana & spaghetti I've had in a long time, big portion & the sauce & breading on the cutlet was perfect ! Nice people & BYOB. Worth going off shore for this gem, I even worked at an Italian restaurant & this food is superb in comparison! Can't wait to go back & try more items. Bon appétit

Tons, I mean tons of food. This is a throwback place that has not been updated since the 70's. A locals place where everyone seems to know the staff and their families. I couldn't tell if the place was dirty or just old. You owe it to yourself to experience Nino's, the food isn't great but, it isn't bad either.

The food was delicious and portions tremendous. We ate for 3 days! The egg plant parmigiana was sweet chicken parmigiana was also great. My husband go t about 3 dozen mussels on his plate and the sauce was great. BYOB and early bird made the price even cheaper although regular prices are still reasonable. Definitely a keeper and we'll be back.

Amazing Italian food! The delicious smells and oversized portions are impossible to miss as soon as you enter. Use their call ahead seating! Skip the soup and order their house salad dressing! So good! Just ask them to hold the olives if you aren't a fan. Table bread and dipping sauce is perfect and puts others to shame. Portions are huge. You can share for a sharing fee to take your left overs home for 2-3 more meals. Prices are Super reasonable. BYOB so bring your favorite libation. Everyone enjoyed their entries. It would be hard to go wrong at a place this authentic. One complaint. We sat in the outdoor area. The sun was strong and the curtains didn't close enough to keep our eyes protected. Full coverage curtains would be a huge help! Can't wait to return!

We had a nice dinner Saturday night with good service. We were a party of 6 and each of us enjoyed our very plentiful meals. We had a couple shared appetizers and then ordered all different entrees. Everyone in our party was pleased. We also took wine since the restaurant is a BYOB. Our server brought a cork screw to the table however did not open the bottle which seemed a little unusual. The restaurant is noisy as it is advertised as a family restaurant. Would return.

Nino's is the proverbial "you can't judge a book by its cover". Some people might rate Nino's a 3-4 Star because of the ambiance but if you rate a restaurant for the quality and authenticy of the food, Nino's more than earns it's 5 start rating! Located on the main street in CMC, Nino's is not an eye catcher for the typical Island vacationer. The restaurant could use some refreshing and the outside area, while much quieter than the main restaurant, needs sprucing up too. Having said that, the food was fantastic! We were a family of 7 and enjoyed the Gnocchi Calabrese, the Pasta Primavera, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Feast of Italy, the Eggplant Parmigiana and the Stuffed Flounder. One entrée was better than the next. Their dipping sauce and freshly made marinara sauce were a taste of old-world Italy. Their tiramisu was delicious, and the cannoli was the perfect blend of creamy and sweet. Now let's talk about the gigantic portion sizes! Each entrée was 2.5X in size! Factoring in yummy leftovers, the prices were very good. The service was lovely. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. This explains the long lines to get a table so call ahead and make a reservation, or, order take out. Nino's is a genuine Italian find in CMC. Don't miss it!

5 of us arrived at 7pm Saturday and knew we'd have to wait. 30 min wait and no more room to wait inside. We walked across street to bar to wait. Table was ready in about 30-40 mins. No biggie! Nino's is a byob. Hostess and waitress were polite, friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. Appetizers were great. Clams, calamari and mozzarella sticks! We chowed down!!! Minestrone soup had lots of stuff but no....soup! More like a cup of beef stew. The salad was iceberg lettuce and looked boring! Entrees included veal Marsala, scallops, shrimp and seafood medley type meal. The plate presentation for each meal had no presentation!!! The scallops my wife ordered, and was alerted by waitress they are the small ones, was an understatement! They were the size of small marshmallows for hot chocolate! They were literally poured onto her plate. It looked like a 100 of them! No taste at all. My veal Marsala was ...boring and tasteless! Presentation again looked like it was poured onto my plate The one who ordered shrimp ate maybe two. She wasn't impressed either with taste or plate presentation. One person in our party actually liked their veal Marsala and the one who ordered the seafood type medley liked theirs as well! It's a homey mom and pop atmosphere and decorated as such. Plenty of efficient, competent, and friendly staff! If you like large portions, little to no plate presentation and boring taste ....but awesome appetizers this is your place!! I don't foresee the need or desire to eat here again, though!

It was hit or miss. The stuffed pepper soup was absolutely delicious. The flounder and shrimp meal was very good. The baked ziti was over cooked. The bread was very good. The cannoli was watery. They charge extra for using a credit card and want tips given in cash.

This place is a joke. We called to make a reservation, they said they weren't busy. It took us 45 minutes to get there, to then proceed to tell us they can't take us. They wouldn't even work with us, which we would wait however long. We understand times are rough, but don't tell someone to come in and then turn them away. Never coming back, this was a slimey thing to do.

Was not good at all. The food was terrible and not good. I found hair wrapped in my pasta and the lady tried saying it was mine but it was black and my hair is brown. Would not recommend.

Nino's is unmatched for Italian food. I grew up in NYC and have eaten Italian food all over the world and the U.S. but nothing compares to Nino's. The quality, price, and portion sizes are amazing. I can't put this in words...just go.

I ordered a chicken parm dinner with extra cheese for take out I came from delhaven to pick it up I don't know if the person who took my order didn't put extra cheese or the chef didn't put it but there is hardly any cheese at alll there is definitely not extra , when you ask Bellevue for extra cheese they give you it , (cheese steaks , chicken Parma) I only came here because someone else was paying lol anyway just wanted to post how annoying I came home and melted more of my own cheese on it !!! Photo atttached !

This was one of my more tremendous finds at the shore. It looks like a glorified pizza shop from the outside, which are a dime a dozen anymore. The inside is nice, but unremarkable. I was skeptical at this point. The restaurant is a BYOB which is nice, and a cash saver. Looking over the menu, I wasn't too impressed with the appetizer selections. I asked the server if the pepper shooters (Parmesan, wrapped in prosciutto, in a picked cherry pepper) were house made, and she had to check. The answer was "no". I ordered them anyway, because my palette was already thinking about the ones I had at a Chili festival last month. I was dining with my family. I was looking over the specials, and saw the Roman Feast, about the same time my brother did. He challenged me to eat the entire thing. Shrimp Parm, Chicken Parm, and Eggplant Parm, with a side of penne alfredo. When the dish arrived, it looked good. Simple: breaded and fried covered in sauce and cheese. I did eat the entire plate, and got my photo taken for finishing the plate. It was very good and I would highly recommend it. My son ordered spaghetti carbonara, and it was also excellent. He took over half of it home, and I ate two days later... still excellent if not better! Another dish that was ordered were the Gnocchi Saltanbuca, which was delicious. My visit was in early October. I can imagine this tiny place gets packed in the summer with vacationers. Regardless, if you are looking to feed an army or just hefty appetites down the shore, this place should be the top of your list.

My 2 daughters and I visited this restaurant last week while in NJ for a dance competition. We started off with fried ravioli, which I thought was a little dry, but I'm probably used to frozen brands not homemade. They had a great early bird special until 5:00 that included coffee or tea, soup or salad, a meal, and dessert, but I was craving chicken marsala so I ordered that off the dinner menu. I had them put it over mashed potatoes instead of pasta and it was delicious! It also came with homemade soup. I had the chicken noodle, also really tasty. My girls ordered chicken fingers and fries and spaghetti and meatballs from the kids menu and they enjoyed theirs as well. The portion size of everything was huge! The tomato dipping sauce that came with the bread was probably my favorite, and a nice change from the normal dipping oil. We had a timeframe to eat and get back to watch my oldest daughter in her last dance, and our waitress Kathy was great about it! She was so quick, she helped to pack up our food to bring home at the table, and brought the bill quickly. She was so nice and personable the whole time even though the restaurant was full and they were short staffed. Definitely the best place we tried while down in Cape May Courthouse and if we head to NJ again, we will definitely be back!

Ate here again over the weekend while visiting my parents. We were able to dine in this time and let me say Nino's didn't disappoint! Had the chicken parm again and and also clam strips. The fam got scallop dinner and spaghetti and mussels. Hands down the best food and biggest portions of any restaurant in the area! We all had leftovers to eat for lunch the next day. 4 meals with soup salad and appetizers for $100! How can you beat that? You can't! Here's a tip...get your spaghetti with the bread dipping sauce. Going back up there in two weeks and will definitely have dinner there again!

All of the Wildwood's restaurants were packed. So my mother and I headed to courthouse. I had heard about Nino's. We went. It was pretty good. Good portions and tasty food. It too was packed, but by the time we got there it was getting late on a Saturday. Again, the food was very good. I gave 4 stars because the restaurant looked very old and dated. No atmosphere at all. Close tables and clientele was loud. That didn't really bother us, but it may bother you. The bathrooms were also really old. This place does a good business. I think they could through some money into it and make it nicer. I had the Prince Edward muscles and linguini. My mother had spaghetti with crab meat. It was not on the menu , but they made it for her. ( 26.00) not bad for the portion and taste! They also had good bread and sauce to dip in! The dinner salads were of a good size with many fresh things! We both took a good amount home. We would definitely return, but I hope they make the atmosphere a little nicer. Or maybe since they call it a "family restaurant", they want it to look old like a very old time grandmother's house. Idk.

Went to dinner with family 7 total Thursday evening waited only 20 minutes place was busy we where seated outside porch area much quieter everything went downhill from there the waitress was bad with a attitude she appeared very preoccupied starting by not getting everyone water asking 3 different times my son went a got his own glass form the bar never taking a drink order she disappeared for 20 minutes before taking our dinner order at this point we decided not to ask for drinks we then waited 50 minutes for our food & the real kicker was that our dishes where not hot warm at best they had to be sitting on serving counter for a long time can only attribute this very disappointing family outing to the server the quality of the food was there but try eating veal parmigiana on the cold side decided to take it home & heat it up will go back but will never have accept her as a server again !!