Raimondo's

We have been living in the area now full time for about 2 years. For whatever reason, we just never tried Raimondo's. Our anniversary was coming, and i figured I'd do something different. I got a reservation pretty easily, and we gave them a shot. The place itself is quaint, very nice white table cloth kinda place. They are a BYOB. The service was great. Our server was attentive and very nice. The food was good, i had the porkchop, and my wife had the sea bass. Both were good, not the best meal we have had out here and not the worst. It is a bit pricey for what you're getting, but overall, it's worth a try.

Just as good as 20 years ago. Absolutely excellent Italian at the beach. Outstanding service and perfect setting. One of the best!!

Up-Scale dining experience you Must try. BYO or Bar service available. Attentive top-notch waiter service Always with a smile. Food is as beautiful as it is delicious, with both being Phenomenal. You will not be disappointed!! Definately make reservations in advance. Enjoy🎉🎉😉

The food was amazing and the service was great. I highly recommend the specials. We were taken on time for our reservation. They only allow for you to be 5 minutes late before they charge you a late fee and they allow a 1.5 hours for dinner. They do this so they can honor reservation times. We didnt feel rushed and overall had a really nice dinner. There is parking attached to the restaurant and its BYOB.

We’ve been coming here for years and always have had a great experience, this one wasn’t up to par unfortunately. The kitchen was very slow getting food out, although our waitress was very nice. I had the scallop risotto and I noticed that the scallops had a strange after-taste, like they were old or turning bad. Had scallops today at another (much cheaper) establishment and they were fresh and tender and excellent, and these were chewy and tasted old. Disappointed, Raimondo’s please do better!!

We made reservation on a Sunday night which required a $25 per person non-refundable deposit. Our waiter approached our table with the worst attitude from the start. Menu states that everyone must order 1 entree. I told waiter I was ordering a salad and 2 appetizers instead of one entree and he didn’t say anything. The other people at the table ordered entrees. The food was fair at best. The chicken and veal dishes were both tasteless and tough. Hard to cut with a knife tough. Then the bill arrives with an upcharge to $31 on one of my appetizers which was $18 on menu. We asked for the manager and explained that I ordered 2 apps and a salad which came to more than 1 entree and shouldn’t be overcharged for an appetizer. We also mentioned that the chicken and veal were very tough. Her response was she’ll adjust the bill this time but never again and they serve 200 chicken and veal dishes a week and no one ever complains and walked away. She returned with the bill and changed the overcharge to the regular price of the appetizer. We said we wanted to talk to you and give you the chance to make things right instead of leaving an unsatisfactory review. She says you can leave any review you want, we don’t care what you do and walked away again. So needless to say between the terrible service, not so great food and the nasty manager, we won’t ever be returning to Raimondos. There are too many better restaurants in the area to waste your money here.

I have been going to Raimondo's for 25 years and cannot believe my recent experience. We had a table for 6 and ordered every special along with many apps. The manager came over and rudely asked us to finish since she wanted the table. I had a reservation and we were their less than 2 hours. We still hadn't received our deserts. I asked if she wanted us to eat them in the parking lot. Her response was eat fast and leave. I said, I was never treated like that before and her response was then don't come back. They are not the only Italian restaurant on LBI and I will never go back. The previous owners would have never treated us that way. I will never go back and you should not either.

If I could give it zero stars I would . From the minute you arrive you’re ignored . No hostess. Stand in the abyss, waiting to be acknowledged. Finally seated bread was sub par - tasted like a hot dog roll . It was down hill from there . Appetizer was so salty - we sent it back . They did not offer to replace it nor did they offer ann accommodation of any kind . A free cup of espresso could have toned done out disappointment. But , not even that . What a terrible business model . With so many options on the Island - this place should be skipped ! Don’t be fooled by their 4.8 rating like we were .

This place is always busy in the summer season. Seated right away at reservation time. Our server was very professional and told us the specials for the night, from memory. Properly staffed for business. Appetizers arrived in a timely manner. Meatballs were pillowy and delicious, which includes a side of garlic bread, which should be an appetizer choice in itself. Entrees were presented nicely. The veal special, pictured, was lacking substance. While tasty, it was just blah. Desserts were homemade and quite satisfying and filling. Remember that this restaurant is BYOB

100% perfection ! From appetizers to cappuccino Wait staff was excellent and very very attentive Well worth the money, entrees are a little pricey, but you'll be paying for what you desire

Another nice evening at Raimondos. If 3.9 were a rating option, I would have chosen that. Evening started out with Bobby, our sever, greeting us and sharing the specials. Bobby was great from start to finish. Was patient too...didn't rush us. Very friendly too. The food was generally good. Shrimp and crab scampi app was tasty but the amount of crab given was embarrassing. It barely was one fork full - no exaggeration. Just make it all shrimp if that is going to continue. Calamari was the same as every restaurant on the island. Soft shell crab was good but got lost in this mound of arugula. Entrees were good - I enjoyed the pork chop. Meatballs were good as was the veal. The $85, yes $85 filet was way undercooked. Bobby did try to correct it but was too late in the evening. Desserts were enjoyable. Cappuccino was small and lukewarm at best. The atmosphere is lively but as I noted in my last review, the dining room still needs a refresh. Sconces and paintings are very dated. A fresh coat of paint and some chic lighting would make a huge difference. Would suggest real votives instead of battery. Oh and replace or at least paint the knotty pine chair rail. Lastly, I would suggest that they seat parties of 8 or more in the tent. We overlapped with two such parties and while they were just having fun, they drove the noise level up in a fairly small room. I would go back to Raimondo's for sure. Wouldn't run but would be happy to. Just feel like the LBI restaurant scene is all pretty similar- competitive prices and smaller portions. So the least they can do is complement that by providing a nice environment. And maybe a small gesture like an amuse bouche or little biscotti plate at dessert.

ALWAYS a great meal at Raimondo's. Don't forget to BYO. Waitstaff are always helpful and pleasant. Spedini Ala Romano you must order. You won't be disappointed. Everything is so good. This is one of our "go-to's" when on the Island! For those complaining about the prices, everywhere on the island is pricey. Either stay home and cook or go out. Raimondo's is always a sure bet.

Repeat customers here! My family are locals so we come to Raimondos often.... Never had a bad experience, food is always amazing!!! We do have a favorite server, Bobby!!! He is very personable and always gets our orders right and is very accommodating with any special requests. We also love that it's a byob.

One of the best meals we've had in LBI. Inventive entrees, fresh ingredients. Wonderful, attentive service. White tableclothes but still a nice casual, but not too casual feel. And the black cherry, pistachio gelato for dessert ... perfection.

Great ambiance. Fabulous food. Terrific service or should I say pampering! And a BYOB!!!! Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion! Close to the causeway so it's convenient coming from the Mainland, or anywhere on LBI!

We went to dinner on a Saturday night as a table of six. The wait was not long which was a good thing because the Italian restaurant down the block had a three hour wait. When we sat down and looked at the menu we thought ok a little pricy but it must be really good that's why they have no wait for a table. What we experienced was nothing short of horrible service, bad food, and very overpriced menu items. We had never eaten there before so when we saw the menu there wasn't that many items that the two kids we were with wanted to eat so the menu states and our server explained to us that if they wanted something off the starter menu it could be made in to an entree at an additional charge. What they failed to mention was that the price would be double and the size did not increase was that a mistake from the kitchen you would think but apparently not. For example the meatball starter upgraded to an entree consisted of one meatball to two even though the server said the starter was two meatballs and the entree would be an extra meatball and over pasta which probably wouldn't have stung as much for like $38 then two meatballs and that's it. When we asked to speak to a manager who never came to the table. I had gone to the restroom and overheard our server telling the manager that he told us it would add another meatball or pasta which he did not say. Even then it was only the two meatballs. The calamari was also supposed to be made into an entree but consisted of the smallest plate of calamari I have ever been served once again upped to entree price of almost $40. As far as the entrees go their parmigiana trio consisted of one shrimp, one small piece of chicken and a small piece of veal with a side of pasta that included about 13 pieces of rigatoni. My wife ordered a veal dish which was absolutely dry and no taste at all My friend ordered a Caesar salad and asked for grilled chicken for which he never got When we sat we wee told there was fresh hot bread coming for the table well that didn't happen 6 people and a half of a half of a bread that was stale without taste. We were brought water and two of us asked for a lemon wedge for which we never got. We were given a wine list and when we decided we didn't want any of the selections we were never asked once if we wanted anything else to drink. We basically did not see our server till it was check time and when we asked the busier a question he told us we had to ask our server. When we asked the server why the food we ordered was so small he said there was an epic problem going on all day in the kitchen. I owned several restaurants and have eaten in restaurants all over the world and eat out often because we enjoy trying things different and different places. In the three years we have been coming down to LBI this had to be the single worst experience with service, food quality and quantity that we have ever experienced. Buyer beware going there I can only hope for them that this was a one off or somebody was having a really bad day. I'm not a person to write such a horrible review but for the manager to not even address our complaints and concerns this is the end result. I still gave the waiter a 25% tip because that's what I do.

Raimondos is one of the "better" restaurants on Long Beach Island that I have dined at many times. However, they are now off my go to list. Ordered a "special" veal parm on bone. The price was over $60 and was served without anything else. No veg, no pasta, no anything. Taste was average but with no sides it is a total rip off.

Fantastic ambience, staff and menu. Highly recommend this restaurant - every visit has been a high quality and tasty meal.

Went here to celebrate a birthday and it was incredible. We were able to sit and enjoy our meal, didn't feel rushed or neglected. Our server was super sweet and attentive, the food was spaced out well time wise. The inside is small but so beautiful, plenty of tables but I didn't feel squished or too close to other people. The food was incredible. We got the eggplant stack and the meatballs as an appetizer and 10/10, it was so delicious and flavorful! Dinner was Chilean Seabass and filet mignon which were specials and they were mouthwatering. Truly exceptional food. Our friends got the salmon and the pork chop which they raved about! For dessert I always go for the peanut butter pie which is elite, it is the greatest dessert and I dream about this peanut butter pie. We also got cappuccinos and coffee, really delicious. We also sat and talked, which usually people rush you out but we just really enjoyed our time. Would 10/10 recommend, it's absolutely delicious.

Another great meal here. Went for a birthday Tuesday night. My only complaint is that we ordered too much food. The meatball appetizer is excellent as are all the salads. Chuck had the Parmesan trio which was very good and I had the fish special. Great ambience and the service is spot on. I think this is probably the best restaurant, if you'd like Italian, on the island.

Great Italian food by the beach. Shrimp oreganatta was my favorite. Had a party of 8 with 2 kids and it worked out well.

Everyone very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food was very good. It seems to be overshadowed by the other restaurants on that end of the boulevard, but it is worth looking in to. I would give it 4 stars.

Very nice restaurant with its own parking lot. We started with the muscles and the Calamare apps, the latter was the favorite, the first, although fresh, it was not flavortown. For entree we had the Halibut & risotto and the Scallops & risotto, both delicious. The risottos had pancetta which added an unexpected element in a fish dish, yum! Also wanted to mention that their bread is also wonderful, served warmed with a crispy crust and a side of herbed evoo. The server was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back!

We went here for my birthday the week after Labor Day and I have to say it was better than I expected. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was great. Our server was so attentive and very helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely be back to try more of their delicious dishes.

Just walked out after being seated and apprised of their 'policy' of one entree per person. This wouldn't normally be an issue, but after ordering THREE appetizers for 4 people, and then being told we'd have to order 4 entrees on top, I was surprised and questioned that policy. We only wanted to order 3 entrees, as I wasn't feeling that hungry. 6 items. Estimated cost of $200+ not including a tip. But that's not good enough, I guess. It was more revenue to the restaurant than simply ordering according to their policy of 4 entrees, but they have their 'rules'. After trying to understand why they wouldn't be more flexible, we said screw it and left. Sitting down at Daddy'O's in their garden 5 minutes later. They have no problem taking our money. FYI. The place was half empty and we booked 15 mins before showing up. Their loss. They can't get that revenue back. And another final point: we live here 5 months a year and have been here numerous times. Most people who come here are tourists who spend a week... Do better.

The Italian meat sauce for pasta was made as a barbecue sauce. It was awful. The sever ignored our complaint ... We ate a bite and literally wanted to throw up ... This establishment also makes sure you pay for two main dishes even if you want to share ... it can't be done. We are totally done with this place as they did not cere to honors our complaint and treated us like their money mattered more than our happiness No more !!!!

Haven't been here in almost 2 8 years. It was always a family favorite back in the day. We finally made our way back last night and it was absolutely delicious. I had the chicken dish which was wonderful. The service was attentive and efficient. Our waiter was very nice. The whole experience made me happy we finally returned. I highly recommend this place. And I was pleasantly surprised by the bill. Since it's a BYOB, the price made my wallet happy. Definitely recommend it

Showed up 10 minutes early. If your early your on time, if your on time your late, if your late you don't show up. Reservation: 8:30pm Seated:9:10pm Food/Drink order: 9:30pm Food:9:50pm Food quality 6/10

food was so so good. whole family enjoyed their meals. service was super nice and our food come out quickly. definitely coming back for another great meal!

From the time of arrival they never missed a step. Every serving was as great as expected. Our service was very well timed from the appetizers to the main course. The key lime pie was spectacular with the right amount of tart. The separation of tables was very comfortable.

Please keep in mind, this is only my opinion and other customers may have had a far better experience. First of all not my first time to this establishment. Tonight it was very unpleasant in numerous ways. We were seated in a back room sepatate from the main dining area which should have been a red flag. Our server completely ignored us and then had the audacity to say she is taking care of an entire busy dining area. So I guess we were not of importance like the main dining area! Now the food. Three of our dinners were exceptional as the food is usually very good one of our diners experience a half raw pork chop. When it was bought to the attention of the staff, and mind you it took almost 10 min to get the server to return to our table to address this issue. We were treated like we were annoying her. We asked to see the manager who said she would take $10.00 off that dinner! And that's all she could offer!!! Any other restaurant should have removed this meal from our bill. Then the manager wanted us to negotiate the price reduction for a RAW pork chop! never have I experienced anything like this. This is unfortunate as I have crossed them off my list to dine. Very bad business etiquette. I would not recommend Raimondo's not in particularly for the food but for their inept service and the way this entire situation was handled by the management. The management being the daughter of the owner who probably was not experienced to deal with this type of situation. Very very poor! Which should have been an enjoyable dinner out with family turned out to be a big disappointment.

Update on Raimondo's. Still remains the best restaurant on LBI hands down and one of our top restaurants overall and we have bees to many. Early Bird is back and had an amazing dining experience this past Thursday.

Everything went well. No complaints. We were extremely satisfied with the service and our meals

I went with friends who knew about Raimondo's and made a reservation. Even though it was a weekday, it was packed. A good thing we had reservations. Since they have been there before, they had tried and true favorites, the scallops and pork chop. Certainly, ordering their favorites says it all for those options. I ordered the salmon. I will say that it was one of the best salmon dishes I have had. I look forward to going back again.

Right over the bridge you'll find this restaurant making it a solid choice for mainlanders not looking to make the trek to Beach Haven when the lights are on for legit fine dining Italian food. Mike Wolfson once said never sleep on unsauced veal and he's right so ordering the Vitello Milanese was an unorthodox but perfect choice. 3 big pieces of veal too with all the bite of the cherry peppers and arugula and light dressing. When you want the sauce the trio Parmesan won't let you down. They're not heavy handed with the cheese either which I happen to like. Let me take a step back and talk about that burrata n eggplant app. Nobody can bread an eggplant like these guys. Burrata was smooth. Desserts were massive and the best I've had in years. key lime pie and pb pie worth the $12 price tag. Service was top notch and the the restaurants interior was nothing but class. Can't wait to return.

our first time and we will be back hopefully sooner then later.... Food service and ambiance were perfect! PS there is NO reason this restaurant should have a 3.5 rating ...... I consider my husband and I pretty big foodies and I am very critical.... This restaurant from start to finish is legit!!!

Been to Raimondo's before and loved it. Went this week and not so much. Service wasn't good and our waitress was condescending as was the hostess. Also the pork was way undercook and they only offered a small percentage taken off the bill. I can forgive the food, but the service left a really bad taste in my mouth.

Intimate and classy Italian. We love the seafood inspired dishes, but our favorite is the pork chop and homemade pistachio and cherry gelato. We love that it is BYOB, and considering the large portions and excellent service it is worth every penny! We always look forward to dining at Raimondo's.

When you enter the restaurant you instantaneously feel welcome and comfortable the restaurant is elegant and inviting. I had a last minute change to my reservation and there was no issue. As we sat on the patio with the flame heaters is was very nice. We ordered the spadini,octopus, and meatballs for an appetizer, all were delicious. I had the sea bass special that was really good. The absolute stand out was the zabione, if you have never had it PUT YOUR HELMET ON!! It's very difficult to make and rarely perfected I will say the one of the best I have ever had. Great restaurant great service and great ambiance!!!

Let's get right to it. The food here is good, as is the service. I say good, not great but a solid meal. We each had a different dish, ranging from pasta to fish. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, even if it was a bit pricy. The ambiance is *chef's kiss* if you'll excuse the pun. My family and I went for Christmas Eve dinner, so the increase in price is perfectly understandable. Here are the pain points: it was on record the coldest night of the year. While I understand it's winter, I cannot accept how incredibly cold it was. Their heating system needs to be either be fixed or replaced. It was like a refrigerator. We ate with our coats on and it tainted the entire experience. Second (and final pain point): the menu online differs from the one in reality. We were looking forward to trying the lobster ravioli but it wasn't being served as we were told it was discontinued as were a few other dishes. Please update! Overall experience: 3/5 stars.

Took my wife, my cousin and her husband on a Saturday night in January. We had reservations for 5pm. From the outside this place doesn't look like much but don't judge a book by it's cover. The waitress was polite and knowledgeable, moreover she knew all the details of ingredients and how the dishes were prepared. That tells me, the costumer, that the owner educates their staff. In terms of flavor and portions Raimondos is on point. For appetizers we had the Burrata, and hot antipasto which was absolutely delicious. I ordered the veal porterhouse with fettuccini and asparagus, it was wonderful. My wife ordered the sea food carbonara she loved it. My cousin ordered the sea bass special which came with risotto, shrimp and carrots.....phenomenal! Her husband had the crab and scallop Fra Diablo which could have been spicier but still good. For dessert my cousin and I both had the Tiramisu which was very light and delicious and it was a nice size portion. The whip cream is home made. My wife had the crème brûlée which she says was delicious. My cousins husband had the berries bowl. As far as the ambiance is concerned, the ladies in our group suggest maybe adding a little more charm and character to the decor. Overall it was a great experience. We will definitely recommend Raimondos to anyone heading to LBI.

Four of us went for the early seating dinner. Our service was impeccable from our waiter (Rich, who's been there ~20 years), and the food was excellent. Granted it's off-season, but they allowed us to dine at our very leisurely pace, enjoying our (BYO) wines along the way.....& did I say the food was excellent? Broad choices for the discounted early menu, and highly flexible to handle one of our guests dairy allergies. We'll be back!

The food and service are amazing. Great LBI restaurant with delicious Italian food. Staff is exceptionally accommodating.

We had a reservation here and person in our party was ill and we could not make it to the dinner and they charged us $25 per person per Open Table policies? Give me a break! No other restaurants on LBI do this and I called well in advance to let them know and the person answering could not have been ruder and could of cared less. Ill think twice about eating here in the future and we are long term tourists that come here annually. Change your irregular policies and have some compassion!

Legitimately exceptional! 7 of us loved our meals.. mussels and meatball apps were great. Potato crusted cod, flounder, linguini with clams and the trio were amazing. Service was also A+

I get it. Saturday night. Labor Day weekend. We had a 6 PM reservation for 6. Waiter was good. Food better than average. We ordered hors d'oeuvres, entrees, deserts, coffees. I assure you the pace of our consumption was on pace with service. The waiter told us "no rush, take your time ". I will re-emphasize that we were not meandering or abusing table time....Until the hostess told us to leave because she "needed to turn the table". Ruined the experience. It was awkward. Take care Raimondo's.

Great place friendly service and food is excellent. We like to sit outside. Definitely go

My lobster special was ok. My friend's was very chewy and was sent back. Waitress was very nice. The manager was not customer friendly at all.

This restaurant is reservation only on the day we went, but we were able to grab a last minute reservation. The service was very friendly and very knowledgeable. The wait for the food wasn't too long. The food was very good. We really enjoyed the meatball appetizer, the salmon entree, and the filet. All very flavorful. This is a favorite of mine when visiting LBI.

Went to Raimondo's last night. The food is Excellent. The staff is always warm and friendly. Overall, the best LBI has to offer.

A night on LBI is complete only after dinner at Raimondo's. This quiet little restaurant has a gem hiding in the kitchen. I live that they are byob Allowing us to bring a nice bottle of wine. Make sure you make a reservation as they fill up fast. Last night was Thursday or as they say on the island in the summer. Thursday is the new Friday. Very nice hostess to greet you, no wait for our table even though we were late for our reservation time. Greeted at the table with orange/Lemmon water and the specials of the night. We chose something we never tried, grilled octopus over Perl pasta. I was shocked the octopus was delicious and the pasta was just spicy enough to compliment the octopus. I would order this again. For dinner we went with the stuffed veal chop and the cavatelli da Nona. The pasta was just the way my grandmother made it in a blush sauce with chunks of tomatoes and sausage and those sweet peas. I finished it all. The veal chop was stuffed with prosciutto and cheeses was also very good. Top it off with the peanut butter pie and my night is

Excellent meal and awesome service. Would recommend and can't wait to return. Others in our party ordered the swordfish special and the potato crusted cod fish. I had the veal Milanese pictured below. Get the cannoli!

Called and got reservations. We were never told we were seated outside. It was cold. They told us 10 min and they would have a table for us inside. We were left sitting there for twenty minutes in the cold. We told them we are leaving and to cancel our reservations. Absolutely no apology. They don't need our business. Im not into bait and switch! I wouldn't have even have given one star but you have to.

I always have a great experience at Raimondos when dining in and getting take out. The staff is always friendly and they have excellent specials.

NO STARS. A waitress told my mom she was a fat bitch when we waited too long for food. (55 min.) For an app!! she said we were drunk (we were not) left a half a bottle of wine on the table. Embarrassed us in front of everyone and told us to get out. Do not recommend.

Horrable service and policys. Took 20-mins for our server to greet us. Went there for the Chx Marsala like the menu online offered. Got there to a different and underwhelming menu then is online. Was told they changed the menu and haven't posted it yet. Mother wasnt hungry and only wanted the Meatball app (2 meatballs $17.99) for her entree. Was told "NO she HAD to get an entree and WILL be charged $29.99 for ONE MORE meatball"! Soooo we got UP and went to another restaurant. The bill would of been $250+; spent it at another place that was happy to take our money.

We've had two great meals so far at Raimondo's. On our first visit, we waited for a bit, on our 2nd visit we were seated right away. Service was good both times and the servers provided great recommendations. Don't forget that Raimondo's is BYOB so don't forget your wine. We enjoyed the meatball app and the eggplant app. The pork chop, seafood diablo and the chicken parm are all delicious. We will continue to visit.