Undici Restaurant

Dining in Italy without leaving New Jersey! We love Undici! The beautiful decor and vibe of an Italian Villa, fabulous dishes that are beautifully plated, different and delicious! The staff is attentive and wonderful, you are their valued guests and treated as such. Alejandro was our server Christmas Eve and made it extra special for us. My only regret is I didn’t take a photo of Mafaldine Lemone! I will next time. 😍 Oh don’t forget to relax by the fireplace on the way out. Italian heaven!

We had a wonderful experience dining last evening at the newly renovated and reimagined Undici! The atmosphere quite literally transports you to Italy, the food was delish, and the service was excellent. Our waitress, Amanda, was lovely and Kelly, the manager, was very sweet - she gave us a pistachio gelato on the house! Def recommend checking out all of the new updates from the atmosphere to the menu...we will be back :)

I was really excited to go with my boyfriend and his family but when we were seated we were told we had to order all food at once instead of being allotted time to order appetizers and browse the menu. So we quickly placed our order all at once. Then at the end of the meal they offered us a bottle of sambuca and the waiter told us we were allowed to take it home on behalf of the restaurant. We requested a top for the bottle and then we were told we “misunderstood” and were not welcome to do so, which was confusing. Overall the food was okay but the experience was just weird

What a fantastic surprise! The food at Undici was next-level, but what really blew my mind? The martini. I’m a die-hard martini drinker, and I’ve had plenty—but this one? Easily one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced, smooth, and that jalapeño-stuffed olive? Game changer. It packed just the right amount of kick to make the whole thing sing. Then came the Caesar salad—with fried capers. Yes, fried capers! Crispy, salty little flavor bombs that totally elevated the dish. Honestly, they should sell them by the bowl as a snack. I’d order two. The vibe? Super chill and inviting. Our waiter, Alejandro, was spot-on—attentive and friendly—and the whole experience felt really thoughtful and well-paced. Quick heads-up for fellow locals: The hostess stand is tucked away at the rear entrance, which is... quirky. If you come through the front door, you’ll end up standing there awkwardly, wondering if you’re in the wrong place. During our Saturday lunch, the hostess wasn’t exactly bubbling with energy—but hey, we all have off days. Bottom line: don’t let that small hiccup stop you. The food, the drinks, the vibe—totally worth it. Sit inside or out, order something adventurous, and let this spot surprise you. I don’t think you’ll regret it for a second.

New chef and new menu are horrible. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Now it's one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. Service was bad. The owner or manager gave me a free drink and shot due to this. The drinks were much smaller and not as good. The new wait staff looked confused and lost. Asked for more bread and never got it. Even the oil was bad. It used to be so good. It had a plop of a hummous type substance in it that was gross. No more pizza, charcuterie board, or mafaldine bolgnese with ricotta on the menu. I got the mafaldine veal bolognese that was very salty and parmesan heavy. She got the mafaldine limon. It was the most bland thing I ever tasted. No salt or pepper on the table to add flavor. Had to request it. I should have checked the menu prior, so that I will take fault for. I presumed it was the same. Not only that, but my girlfriend was sick last night and is still sick now this morning. I'm telling everyone I know not to go here. Undici is dead to me. RIP.

We had such a great experience! Our waiter Greg was amazing-super attentive, patient, and happy to answer the million questions we had. Even though we had a late reservation and were the last table there, we never once felt rushed! The food 10/10. The pasta dishes were incredible, and the appetizers were even better. Everything was delicious from start to finish. We cant wait to come back!

Absolutely phenomenal! This Italian gem is a must-visit. From the moment you arrive, the ambiance sweeps you away — especially the stunning outdoor dining area, which feels like a tucked-away escape in the heart of Italy. The fresh pasta is beyond compare — silky, perfectly cooked, and paired with sauces that taste like they’ve been simmering in a family kitchen all day. The specials are where the chef really shines — creative, seasonal, and always bursting with flavor. You can tell everything is made with love and the freshest ingredients. And don’t even think about skipping dessert — the stuff of dreams. Service is warm and attentive without being overbearing. Every visit feels special. Whether you’re out for a romantic dinner or a laid-back night with friends, this place never disappoints. Five stars all the way!

Food and service are just ok. The atmosphere is very cozy and the drinks were great! They make a mean old fashioned and have a solid wine program. The menu is not very exciting. We had the cacio e pepe salad, mafaldine with ragu, mushroom fettuccine and bucatini amatriciana. Food is mediocre and I had to ask for our water glasses to be refilled.

Food, service, and atmosphere perfectly done ! Felt like I was eating in Italy again .

I enjoyed my meal so much on our last visit that I decided to come back for my birthday dinner. Service was excellent as was the food. Ambiance is warm, laid back- yet sophisticated. Appetizers: Octopus carpaccio Burrata fritta Crespelle Entrees: Polenta crusted salmon Melanzane Parmigiana It was a lovely evening and perfect way to celebrate my birthday.

Errors that could be avoided. Cold corn appetizer--ruined one of our favorite dishes. Undecooked, pink pork chop--unsafe risk of cysticercosis. Flies buzzing around. EXPENSIVE for such a crap experience. Flies? Health department inspectors should swing by!

The restaurant was absolutely beautiful. Cozy, dark, romantic. The food was all delicious. From appetizers to dessert, everything was made perfectly. Rabbit special was to die for, like you were eating in Italy. Pear salad, clams, burrata. Best thing i tasted was the steak, cooked to perfection with the most incredible sautéed onions. Dessert we all had a nice mix, from walnut cake (amazing) pistachio biscotti, cheesecake all yummm!!! Franglico coffee was also one for the books! Our waitress was very nice, polite, knowledgeable of the menu. She knew what wine would pair well with entrees. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all friends and family. Can't wait to go back

Always five stars here. My husband and I went here for our traditional belated Valentine's Day date night last weekend. The service was on point. The food was fabulous. The atmosphere is always amazing. There were kids seated near us (unusual for this place) and they were sooo good !!! You didn't even know they were around !!! The drinks are strong though !!!

Superb restaurant! A must on all levels! Delicious wines and abundant choices - a diverse menu!

Undici is a solid spot. Pizza is very good. The vongole was excellent. The polpo was good but the guac on the dish was a bit out of place. The bucatini had flavor but sauce was dry. The branzino served table side was not necessary. Most prices are aligned with expectations but $15 desserts was definitely overpriced for what it was. Otherwise, very good.

A strong 3 stars. Nothing bad, nothing great. My favorite moment? Sitting by the warm fire in the waiting area. For such a large menu, it felt limited from the wine options to pasta. The one slice of bread was surprisingly, disappointed but again, limited. I'd recommend the gnocchi but that's about it.

I ad a very disappointing birthday dinner here, which was surprising given how many people I know have enjoyed this restaurant. We made a reservation for indoors and when we showed up, the waitress directed us to a table inside. She did not walk us to the table, just pointed and said "it's the table at the end on the left." When we went to sit, a nearby waiter told us the table was reserved. I guess because he didn't see the hostess, who really should have walked us to the table. Then the hostess came back and said that actually wasn't our table so we had to get up. She took us outside, even when we showed that our reservation said inside. We sat outside and luckily it was nice. The music was too loud, but they turned it down at our request. The waitstaff was very attentive, almost too much. It felt like 10 people were watching us at all times. This became an issue at the end of the meal when 3 of us had finished and 1 was still eating. They kept asking if she was done and if they could box our food. I understand turn over, but we were barely at an hour and a half. No one should be rushed to finish. Once we hit dessert, suddenly our water glasses went empty and were not refilled even though we still had regular drinks and dessert to eat. The food was okay. One person ordered pizza and it came out about 7 minutes before everyone else's food. The pasta was undercooked. We really did not enjoy it the way we should have for a $500 bill.

While the food is very good, the portions are very small and on the high side of the price chart. Wine by the glass is way over priced and the service is fair at best. We asked at least 6 times for water and then just gave up. The waitress spent a lot of time telling us how bad the service was at other local restaurants, she should have taken stock in her own establishment.

Server was non existent they serived shrimp that you serve in a shrimp salad so small it was ridiculous AND argued when we pointed it out overpriced, loud and rude only the manger apologized for the horrible food the chicken had NO meat on it NO exaggeration my eggplant did not resemble a eggplant but mire of a baby food from a jar stay far, far away from this overpriced place better food at a pizzeria...

It was such a pretty restaurant. Although we loved the ambiance i have to say the lighting could have been just a little bit brighter. I ordered the gnocchi and it was delicious. For dessert i had the biscotti with a cappuccino It was scrumptious. I really enjoyed our dining experience and look forward to going back. Our waitress was very nice and efficient. We didn't wait ling to order or for the food to be served.

We finally made it to Undici - the service is top notch from the Hostess, to the Bartenders to the service. Attentive and do not rush you. The food was good, not in my top ten. And once again a New Jersey Restaurant pricing as if it was Manhattan. Will give it another shot.

I was able to make a reservation at Undici for the same evening and specifically on the beautiful outdoor patio. Upon arrival, I was amazed at the attention to detail both inside and outside the restaurant. It was classy yet casual, making it easy to enjoy a delicious meal. Our service was fantastic. The servers were all extremely friendly and helpful and brightened our day. On my way out, I stopped by the restroom which was impressively tidy and aesthetic. Bravo Undici!

Nice atmosphere prices super expensive but don't match food quality & selections of manhattan restaurants.

Beautiful ambience. Great food. Accommodating staff. You absolutely feel welcome and comfortable while you're in the restaurant.

We had a nice meal here with some friends ahead of the holidays. I know where we are and all, Rumson, but these restaurant prices are getting a bit out of hand, hence only about 3.5 stars in my book. Service was great, our waiter was very attentive and we got a table right in front by the fireplace which was nice. The ambiance is definitely 5 stars for winter time. I got the pork chop. It was good, but not anything to rave about for $40. I liked the veggies on the dish as well. We also got the stuffed chicken which was delicious, the side potatoes were very flavorful. I didn't taste any of the other food, but everyone was satisfied. Our full order was: 3 glasses of wine, a whisky, 2 beers and then 2 entrees and 3 pasta dishes. It came out to be $65/person or $325. I just found that to be pretty pricey for the equivalent of a meal and a drink per person but at least the food and service are high quality.

I came here with a service dog and they denied to serve us because we had a service dog , wont be coming here anymore . Managers Anatoly and Edgard said we can't serve you with the service dog and ask for documentation.

Food was okay. Service was good. Very bad lighting hard to read menu. Rustic vibes. Good drinks. Parking can be challenging and menu items are different on website than on restaurant menu. Disappointing.

This place is fantastic! The interior is nice with a huge bar in the middle. The patio area is nice with nice log looking tables. The servers are attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. However, at 5pm on a Saturday they ran out of some menu items and wine. Nonetheless, the food was delectable! The gnocchi and ravioli were tasty! I would 100% come here again! Plus, Rumson is a great area. Who doesn't like dining with the rich?

Consistently delicious with impeccable service . My entire family loves going to undici

What a perfect experience great food and my Bolognese was delicious. Service was great and friendly and not to loud.

Lovely decor amazing staff ; so what else is there food and cocktails were superb . Not one thing I didn't appreciate. The rabbit, napoleon , their wine and mixed cocktails. I'm happy to return.

Everything was great , never disappointed here. I love eating at the bar and enjoying the ridiculously good margarita pizza!

Was in ah of the decor! Outside furniture all hand made and carved ! Quite the statement. Inside was such a warm Tuscan feeling . Staff was all very nice. Although whoever the manager was in a blue suit was beyond the rudest person I've met in this business! My Uncle was at hostess desk where he was trying to make small talk at no point did he acknowledge or lift his head up?? I later went over to say that the food was delicious, again he didn't acknowledge or say thank you! Key to restaurant business is not only the food but customer contact and conversation. Can't say it was busy and he didn't have the time . Worst Bloody Mary. Was citrusy?? Not spicy at all and I asked for spicy. Couldn't make a mimosa or Bellini?? Place was pretty empty at 2:30 for a Sunday. Kudos to waiter Joseph he was very nice and great personality. Won't be back , plenty other places to visit and treated w respect!

Great little spot. Excellent service and quality food. Outdoor area is very nice. Try the Homemade pasta.

I really really like this place! First time we went food was really good, but ac was broke & it was not a great overall experience. Last night it was fabulous! The food was divine & the atmosphere & temperature were perfect. All my food was fresh, tasty & delicious! The Frose was fantastic. The waiter was nice. I am so happy we went back to give it another try. It might be one of my favorites & I can't wait to celebrate by going back 11 more times in the next couple of months. My only ask is they make a smaller version of the cold antipasto platter, as if there are only a couple people at dinner that want it, it's close to impossible y on finish.

I love the ambiance of this restaurant. I also though the food was good and very fresh, but not the most tasty. I do not think anything I ate had me really wanting to come back. We tried the burrata pizza, and the prosciutto pizza and neither of them were worth a 5 star review. However, they were very fresh, and the prosciutto was very good. I wished they had some more flavor. I also ordered the lasagna and it was one of the better pasta dishes I tried. However, also not the best lasagna I have ever had. Their meat sauce is very good, so if you order that or the bolognese pasta you cannot go wrong. For the prices of the pasta I was expecting to feel more blown away. I also heard a lot about the pizza but would not come here for the pizza. Service was also decent, but there was a hiccup with our reservation and the hostess. I wish I could give 3 and a half stars!

We came here for our anniversary dinner. We had heard good things and were excited to try it. It's a nice place and very cozy. The waiter was very nice but the food just wasn't good. We had the Formaggio as an appetizer. That was actually good but could have used more than two small slices of pita bread and a few thin bread sticks. I had the lasagna and it was mush. It didn't look good and didn't smell great. I may have been homemade but was probably frozen for a long time. My wife had a chicken dish with spinach and ricotta. The spinach cheese mix was blended together and stuff in a breast with a pink lemon sauce. It came with a side of spaghetti that came with marinara. It just didn't go together at all. We were less than impressed. Won't be going back but it's checked off the list.

Hits the mark. Vibe, quality, service,value and attention to detail. Sunday sauce first time and loved. Wife who is very picky loved the calamari and even the Sunday Sauce. This is a go to.

Food is way over priced. I've been sick from the food several times. They never get the order right for take out. What happened to to this once great place.

Place was nice, people were great and the wine list was insane. Food was good but way too expensive. $110 for a small over cooked NY strip is just crapping on your customers.

Amazing food, great service, great wine selection and fantastic biscotti! Undici never disappoints!

Was there Oct 9, 2023..last night. I will start with the excellent choice of white wine the server I first had offered me. He let me taste 2 and it was hard to choose. Both were delicious. Moving on to food.. apps , we had vongole/clams , they came with a delicious tomato broth. Tastyyyy.. and the malfadine pasta in an amazing bolognese sauce, this was to die for.. 3rd app was octopus cooked just right with a spicy kick to it served with a drizzle of? , Tasted like some sort of hummus? Omg amazing!!. Now entrees, egg parm was outstanding! The best next to my grandmothers served with a lil pasta which was just the right portion. Monkfish special , which was very similar to franchaise sauce on it was out of this world.. my daughter had the branzino served table side, which was a nice experience and thumbs up to the young lady that deboned it!! Not one bone in it as we devoured that. It was a perfect amount of fish. My partner had the pork chop with hot n sweet peppers . Nice little kick to that dish. Pork chop was very tender and was also out of this world.. to the people who mentioned any bad reviews, well in my book u get what u pay for..if u want to eat like a fat a.. and have a stomach ache then no this place is not for u.. if u want tasty amazing excellent top notch food with just the right portion then yes this place is for u..oh! Biscotti for desert to top it off with my daughters birthday cake that they were nice enough to serve us n cut for us. Not sure if it was charged for that service? As we didn't look thru bill with a fine comb, because we enjoyed our night and the amazing food, we didn't care what the bill was!! Excellent service. Excellent food. I give this place 1000 stars and birravino is another restaurant of theirs. I recommend birravino as well.. I can go on and on. Try the meatballs as an appetizer at birravino. They will not dissapoint you..also I'm glad we only had 2 pieces of bread each, otherwise we wouldn't have been to enjoy our food! We even packed our leftovers! So if you are cheap and rather have quantity over quality then yes shoot to Olive Garden .. keep up the great service and excellent food undici , because I will b back. And I struggle to make ends meet but boy was this night worth my day of hard work as a server .. thank you to the staff that made our daughters birthday a memorable one :)

I went here on a date in February but he did not make a reservation so we waited an hour and 45 minutes just for a seat at the bar. They quoted 3 hours for a table. I'm was more unnerved with my date than the restaurant for being busy. Food and wine were pretty good. They have a very extensive wine list. We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entries and 1 desert. Somethings were better than others but overall it was all better good. They have a fireplace that I enjoyed while we waited as it was below freezing out at the time. I would recommend trying this place if you love wine and Italian cuisine.

Nice ambiance. Food was very good. We had the clams for an appetizer and a margarita pizza. Pizza was okay.clams were great. We had the stuffed chicken as our entree. Would definitely recommend! Solid attentive service.

My husband and I went last night for dinner and it was amazing!!!!! Food was fresh and perfectly seasoned, atmosphere was old World, rustic Italian and very comfortable...music was background, and appropriate for dinner...staff were friendly, knowledgeable and really wonderful!! Thanks for a terrific experience! We'll be back!!!!

We dined in one of the outdoor "igloos" for covid social distancing and the setup was great; They had some portable electric heaters. The food was delicious and the service very attentive. The cost is on the expensive side but justified by the quality of the food, service, and choices of rare bourbons.

I just love this restaurant. The ambience is very European, the clientele, highly sophisticated, yet fun and fashionable. On a recent Saturday evening, we took a chance of just walking in at about 9 PM. It was a nice vibe within the place , beautiful dishes, plates, and food being presented by the waiters, the roaring fireplace at the rear entrance. We chose to sit at the bar as we usually do, and the bartenders at night were outstanding in their service and their knowledge of the food. This particular night we weren't very hungry, so we shared a motor of the spaghetti with Barata, which was an outstanding preparation. The Getty, although freshly made was still al dente, slightly chewy, which is the way I like it in the sauce was very clean and delicious. Then order the Bronzino , which I have to say was grilled to perfection, seasoned, beautifully, and might, I have heard bartender, deboned it perfectly. That one bone was found in our portion. In addition, we ordered the sautéed broccoli rabe, the greens are tender, but not over, cooked in the garlic sautéed perfectly They also have an outstanding wine list by the glass. I had difficulty selecting because there's so many good wines to select from. Typically, I'm not a dessert person however, we took a chance with the cheesecake, and I could not stop eating it ! The coffee and tea service, which is usually overlooked by most restaurants, was taken with the same amount of pride. The coffee came extremely hot and served with warm cream. In the end, I found the cost to be highly appropriate and actually a good value. This will become a regular place for us.

Waited 45 even though we had a reservation. Atmosphere was very loud. Got the seafood salad which was very good. The wife had pizza and the dough was raw. After waiting 25 minutes for my meal, my wife had gotten hers,I cancelled the order. I would not go back.

Lovely rustic Italian restaurant with parking in the back and limited patio seating. Their menu offers plenty of Italian favorites. If you have a group, order family style instead of individual entrées. Varied selection of Italian wines and cocktails. Overall, $$$

Food was just ok - our salad greens were wilted and my dinner dish (short ribs and polenta) wasn't as tasty as I hoped it would be. I also found it odd that they served one slice of bread to each of us and you had to request additional slices. The Napoleon dessert dish was very good.

Love the ambiance, the food is delicious, excellent service pretty good wine choices, I just wish they had a piano bar.

We love Undici. The food is delicious. We especially love sitting outside at one of their outdoor tables. The froze's are out of this world!

Before I get to the review, I will say they were visibly understaffed. Our server and the manager were apologetic and accommodating ... and at one point we actually felt bad sending back something from every course. This review is about the food that we were served, and hopefully a constructive criticism to improve the quality. The staff was very professional and nice and I want to preface that. I ordered the Margarita Italiano and it was so heavy on sour mix it was not drinkable. Each sip was so acidic that or actually made my husband and myself have heartburn from one sip each. The mix tasted like it was handmade, which is good, but if needed do be diluted and sweetened. Our appetizer course we ordered the muscles and eggplant (which we had no idea was just rollentini). They were both ok. The sauce on the muscles was dying for some olive oil and richness. The eggplant was just a common rollentini with prosciutto rolled into it. The secondi arrived. We for the gnocchi and this one we really did not care for. It had no flavor, the sauce and veggie mixture was watery. Lacked salt, olive oil. The gnocchi were very wet and falling apart. It was basically a ratatouille with gnocchi thrown in. For entrees we ordered the shrimp and veal Milanese. Again, sadly nothing went well. My shrimp pretty much again, lacked salt and overall flavor. It was served with pasta with a very weak and watery pomodoro sauce. My husband's veal - No flavor. The breadcrumb coating was extremely bland- no seasoning whatsoever. Even the salad on top was again desperate for flavor. He then cut near the bone and it was entirely raw inside (and we are happy to eat most meat on the rare side ... but this was raw). So the most I can say is they need to start seasoning things more amply. The right amount of salt is crucial. The heavy use of the pomodoro is fine, but it's very bland. I give them a 3 due to the staffs handling of the issues, but the food itself would honestly be a 2 for this particular experience.

To start , I love the Ambience of this Reasturant. A romantic , relaxed energy . The tables are spread out so not only do you feel safe for social distancing , but you really feel a sense of privacy . The server was extremely attentive, great with recommendations. We loved everything we got . The grilled calamari app was divine . To end the dessert was so rich ! I enjoyed every bite . I took home left overs and later in the night I couldn't help but to devour the rest can't wait to return .

I love the setup and decor of this place... it reminds me of a luxurious cabin and it feels extremely homey. I like that they have a bar area, which is good for casual drinks/dinner, along with a dining area in the back where you can go for a more formal dinner feel. The service here is excellent. Every person we encountered was super friendly, attentive, and helpful. The wine list was so large we weren't sure what to choose, but the gentlemen made a great recommendation for a delicious wine and brought over a decanter for taste. They have wine specials on Wed/Thurs where you can get half off the price, which was super awesome. On to the food; delicious! We started off with the octopus appetizer that was perfectly cooked and very tasty. I highly recommend that app and would definitely get it again. For our main we had the papalina, which is a great pick if you like creamy/cheesy pasta. And finally for dessert, I had the best cannoli I've ever tried with an accompanying cappuccino. I really enjoyed this experience and I can't wait to come back.

Wow. Everything at Undici is exceptional: the wine list, the menu as well as the decor. Undici is a special night out. The Salsiccia is my favorite entree here, but I'm not a pasta eater. All their pasta is home made and from my friends who have tried it, they say it's phenomenal. Definitely make a reservation if you're going to try Undici, it is not to be missed.

Love this restaurant! The inside of the restaurant and the food feels super authentic! Love that you can order 2 half order pasta dishes if you are indecisive life me. Great menu selection. I have been twice since moving to red bank and will definitely be back again!