Castalia 997 Restaurant & Lounge

Name: Castalia 997 Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 997 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ, United States, 07424
Telephone: (973) 785-8880
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

260 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Castalia 997 Restaurant & Lounge is an upscale Italian restaurant. This restaurant is a hidden gem of its neighborhood. The interior is beautifully decorated and all of the plates are put together with an artistic eye that matches the decor, elegant and stylish. The Castalia 997 menu is full of pizza, pasta and grilled entrées. Specialties of the house include spaghetti carbonara with romano cheese, onions, peas and pancetta, as well as orecchiette Castalia, which has sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, garlic cloves and topped with extra virgin olive oil. The bar has its own menu with small bites like wings and ravioli alongside elevated finger food such as burgers, sandwiches and New York fried shrimp.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch: Sunday: 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 2:00pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(973) 785-8880
Website
http://www.castalia997.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alfredo
Catering
Our entire menu is available for take out or catered at another venue. Loving attention to detail for on-site or at your own location. Your catered feast is prepared with the pride and expertise Captain Ron & his Staff creates. Birthdays • Anniversaries • Graduations Communions • Bar Mitzvahs • Repasts
Private party facilities
Castalia is open six days a week for lunch and dinner and seven days a week for parties. We offer a variety of private event spaces for your special celebration or corporate event. Please consult us directly for Party Package information or call John or Nate
Private party contact
John or Nate: (973) 785-8880

Location
997 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Neighborhood
Totowa
Cross street
Route 46 or Route 80
Parking details
450 parking spaces available. Includes handicap spaces, ramps and full accessibility.
Public transit
Easy access to public transportation.
Entertainment
Most Saturdays view website for complete listing.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Calamari Fritti$10.00
Traditional or Asian Style
Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms$5.00
finished with a brown sauce
Gamberi in patella$10.00
Florida rock shrimp "with a little kick"
Vongole al Forno$9.00
Clams oreganato or casino (bacon, onion, scallion, fresh red and green pepper)
Rollatini di Melanzane$7.00
Eggplant rollatini
Zuppa di Cozze$9.00
Mussels in a red or white sauce
Zuppa di Vongole$10.00
Clams served in a red or white sauce
Fried Zucchini Sticks$5.00
Fresh zucchini fried to a golden color served with marinara sauce
Maryland Crabcake$5.00
Jumbo lump crab cake over baby mixed greens in a creamy honey Dijon dressing
Insalata Capricciosa$10.00
Grilled shrimp served over cannellini beans, onions & tomatoes
Spiedini alla Romana$5.00
Italian bread & fresh mozzarella, oven baked with a garlic anchovy sauce
Hot Antipasto for two$15.00

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers

Seafood Salad$9.00
Calamari, shrimp, scungilli, mussels, Bermuda onion, olives, celery, red pepper with lemon & olive oil
Peperoni Arrostiti$9.00
Fresh roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, cheese and proscuitto drizzled with olive oil
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp$9.00
Served with cocktail sauce
Caprese Salad$7.00
Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella
Cocktail di Vongole$7.00
Chilled clams on the half shell
Insalata di Scungilli$8.00
Scungilli salad (also available fradiavlo)
Mozzarella Castalia$9.00
Grilled eggplant stacked with vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper & olives drizzled with a pesto balsamic vinaigrette
Shrimp, Tomato & Onion Salad$12.00
Plump junbo shrimp w/ shaved redonion, tomatoes & basil w/ EVOO and fresh lemon dressing
Cold Antipaso for two$12.00

Market Fresh Salads

Customize your salad with any of the following items grilled or blackened: Chicken $3, Shrimp $2 ea., Scallops $5, Steak $6, Salmon $4

Mediterrain$6.00
Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, Avocado, diced pears, tangerine, Dried cranberries, caramelized Pecans tossed with citrus Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens$6.00
Baby mixed greens, tomato, onion and carrots
Arugula$6.00
Baby arugula, toasted walnuts, roasted red pepper, chopped endive in a blue cheese dressing
Rustica$6.00
Romaine lettuce, baby artichoke hearts, Cherry tomato, red onion, black olives, Mozzarella, roasted red pepper in our Famous house vinaigrette
Caesar$6.00
Romaine lettuce with multi-grain Croutons, parmesan cheese finished With a traditional Caesar dressing
Beet Salad$6.00
Fresh roasted red beets served napolion style with goat cheese and fresh greens
Steakhouse Wedge$6.00
Crispy iceberg lettuce, homemade blue cheese dressing, bacon bits topped with fresh cracked pepper
Fennel$6.00
Thin shaved fennel, radicchio, arugula finished in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with shaved parmesan
String Bean & Onion$6.00
Fresh green beans mixed with bermuda onion, EVOO and fresh lemon dressing
Di Casa$6.00
Baby arugula, endive, toasted almond, shaved fennel in our citrus vinaigrette, topped with goat cheese

Soups

Pasta Fagioli$5.00
Straciatella alla Romano$5.00
Tortellini in Brodo (cheese or meat)$5.00
Escarole & Bean Soup$5.00

Pasta

Gluten free or whole wheat pasta available upon request

Linguine con Vongole$12.00
Red or White sauce
Cavatelli con Broccoli$9.00
Cavatelli with fresh broccoli, garlic and EVOO
Ravioli con Ricotta$9.00
Traditional cheese ravioli with fresh tomato & basil sauce
Tortellini Carbonara$12.00
Cheese or Meat tortellini with onions, peas, mushrooms, romano cheese & panchetta in a cream sauce
Rigatoni Zingara$10.00
Rigatoni sauteed w/ mushrooms, garlic, olives, sliced cherry peppers w/fresh tomato sauce, touch of cream
Penne Rustica$10.00
Penne w/ grilled eggplant in a tomato sauce topped w/ shaved ricotta salata cheese
Rigatoni Alla Vodka$9.00
Tomato sauce touch of cream & peas
- Add chicken$4.00
- Add chicken$2.00
Spaghetti Marinara$9.00
- with Two Meatballs$12.00
Ravioli con Aragosta$12.00
"lobster ravioli", Shrimp, asparagus, roasted red pepper in a pink champagne sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara$12.00
Spaghetti with romano cheese, onions, peas and pancehtta
Capellini con Pomodoro & Basilico$9.00
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato & basil sauce
Capellini Castalia$20.00
Angel hair w/ clams, shrimp, scallops and lobster tail in a light tomato sauce
Orechiette Castalia$12.00
"Little Ear" pasta with sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, garlic and EVOO
Fettuccini Alfredo$9.00
Homemade fettuccini in a romano cheese cream sauce
- Add Chicken$2.00
- Add Shrimp$2.00
Capellini Misto$13.00
Angel hair pasta with sauteed shrimp, arugula, mushrooms, garlic & oil in a light tomato sauce
Gnocchi$10.00
Tuscan Style (brown meat sauce); Bolognese Style (red meat sauce); Vincenza Style (fresh tomato & basil with diced mozzarella)

Pollo e Vitello

Pollo Arrabiata$11.00
Chicken on the bone made with cherry peppers, garlic, white wine, enhanced with rosemary
1/2 Chicken Under a Brick$11.00
Marinated overnight chicken served moist & crispy
Pollo Arrosto$11.00
Chicken with rosemary, sage, garlic with white wine butter sauce
Pollo Favoritio$11.00
served Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata or Cacciatore
Pollo Campagnola$11.00
Sauteed breast w/ sweet peppers, mushrooms, onions & sausage
Pollo Sorrentino$11.00
Sauteed breast topped w/ eggplant, & mozzarella in a white wine sauce touch of tomato
Pollo Balsamico$11.00
Sauteed breast w/ shitake mushroom, sun dried tomatoes, fresh herbs w/ a balsamic vinegar sauce
Pollo Suprima$12.00
breast sauteed w/ portobello mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes & asparagus in a light port wine sauce
Vitello Margherita$14.00
Veal sautéed with artichoke hearts, mozzarella, olive and fresh herbs in a light tomato sauce
Vietello Sorentino$14.00
Veal sauteed topped w/ eggplant & mozzarella cheese in white wine sauce touch of tomato
Vietello Favorito$13.00
served Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana , Piccata or Cacciatore
Vietello Ortolana$14.00
Veal dipped in egg & herbed bread crumbs sauteed & topped w/ fresh arugula w/ lemon dressing
Vietello a Laura$15.00
Veal sautéed with mushroom, white wine and finished with mascarpone cheese
Vitello Saltimbocca$14.00
Veal sautéed with prosciutto di parma topped with fontina cheese served over a bed of spinach

Il Pescatore

Grilled or Pan Seared. Your choice of one topping: Ginger Shitake Mushroom, Lemon Lime Chive Butter, Livornese, Curry Coconut, Cajun Spice, Tarragon Butter, Provencal Sauce

Tilapia Livornese$13.00
"onions, capers, olives fresh herbs in a light tomato sauce"
Tilapia Louisiana$15.00
"blackened served over sautéed broccoli rabe"
Salmon Granchio$15.00
"stuffed with crabmeat in a champagne sauce"
Salmon alla Senape$13.00
"broiled with a Dijon mustard sauce"
Gamberoni Favoriti$15.00
"traditional shrimp served Francese, Parmigiana, Piccata or Scampi style"
Sogliola & Capesante$14.00
Filet of sole & scallops in a provencale sauce served with potato & vegetable
Gamberoni Favorito$13.00
Shrimp served Francese, Parmigiana, Piccata or Scampi style served with potato & vegetable
Scallops$12.00
Scallops grilled or pan seared served with your choice of one topping: ginger porcini mushroom, lemon lime chive butter, livornese, curry coconut, cajin spice, taragon butter or provencal style

Side Dishes

Peas with Pancetta$5.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$5.00
Sauteed Escaroli$5.00
Baked Potato$5.00
with sour cream, bacon bits and shredded cheddar
Sauteed Spinach$5.00
String Beans$5.00
Sauteed Broccoli$5.00
Penne or linguini$5.00
with tomato & basil or garlic & oil

Beverages

Bottomless Soda$3.00
Coffee$3.00
Ice Tea$3.00

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
0.1Value

Noise • Moderate

260 Reviews

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AnthonyB
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Reservations are a necessity on a Fri or Sat evening. We were immediately seated. Appetizers looked very tempting but we know the portions are good size so, to our loss, we skipped the appetizers. The Mediterranean salad was a pleasant surprise with canned pears, cranberries, and mandarin orange slices. I had a veal dish with artichoke hearts in a light tomato sauce. There could have been more sliced artichoke hearts. It came with a few small red potatoes and nicely cooked asparagus spears. I would have preferred a little pasta to the potatoes. My wife had a shrimp and linguini topped with some arugula. The three shrimp were large and the macaroni properly cooked. We were full but went for the tartuffo anyway. Creamy ice cream and lots of chocolate sauce topped off a near perfect meal. I had a Ruffino Chianti that was delicious. The waitress was most pleasant. But, we did not come there for the food. The duo Alan and Eve were performing. We have been following them for about 6 years. They sing karaoke style, and know hundreds of songs. They take requests. We think they sound like some of the people that sang the songs originally. Eve sang "Believe" by Cher and sounded like Cher. Alan sang a few Sinatra songs and sounded like Frankie. They have a faithful following. At least 17 diners (out of about 30, the restaurant seats only about 50) were there to hear them and dance to their music. And some of these dancers could be performing on "Dancing With the Stars". They were that good! And they are friendly, meaning you can start a conversation with these total strangers and be treated like old friends. All in all, go dine at Castalia for a delicious meal. If you go when Alan and Eve are performing it is a special bonus and expect to be three times entertained, once by the meal, twice by Alan And Eve and third by the other dancers. Prices are average and expect to pay about $125. per couple including drinks, meal, salad, a shared dessert, coffee, tax and tip.
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LoveItalianfood
Atlantic City
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
UFirst visit all was good; service, food quality and portions very good. 2nd visit was like a different restaurant; service slow, had to ask for water. Food was poor quality, ordered a veal dish recommended by the waiter. Veal Laura supposed to be in white wine and mushrooms. It was actually veal in mushroom soup, very salty and not edible. Also orchietta castalia another horrible tasting dish. Pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe, very little sausage. The best dish of the night was the fennel salad. Will not be going back.
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BIGBLUIZ
New York City
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
New Owners so the restaurant was empty New owners have been in the business for years so they know what they are doing They all were very pleasant Quiet little Italian restaurant. John is the owner and he was really helpful. We would definitely go back. Prices are fair.
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RonR
New York City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Used to go to this restaurant frequently for good Italian food. It changed hands recently. The food is still very good, maybe better and the service was good as well. However the prices have gone up significantly and it is no longer a good value.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. Food was good and the environment very warm and inviting.
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CarrieG
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time at the restaurant and we were not disappointed. The food is great and the service impeccable. Our serve is very attentive and very professional.
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fitzfer921
New York City
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
New owner seems that prices have come down and food was pretty good.Saturday night 1 waiter 1 food runner and 1 busboy a little overwhelmed.Time will tell will We Will be back and will recommend to others
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friends
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
7 friends went to Castalia on a Thursday night because of their ad - Thursday Night - buy 1 get 1 dinner free. The restaurant was empty, one couple was finishing and leaving when we arrived.. After sitting for 15 minutes, it took someone getting up and asking for menus and water before another 10 minutes went by and we got both. We informed the waiter that we were there for the buy 1 get 1 free special, and he told us he would not honor this for a party of 7. (it does not say that in the paper) We told him we would split up and sit at a table for 4 and 3 and he said he still would not honor the advertised special. He told us the best he could do was give us 20%. After thinking about it when he left for us to review the menu, we decided that was not really a fair exchange for the advertised special. When questioned, he told us that he now knew what he was dealing with and ok he will honor the buy 1 get 1 but we have to have enough coupons to get the 3 free dinners. (which it did not say in the paper to bring because it was not really a coupon). His attitude was not great from the start but quickly went down hill when we questioned his 20% offer. So much so that we actually thought about walking out. We decided to stay since it was a cold night, and 20 minutes later 2 small baskets of bread came to us, after asking if we could get some bread for the table. The meal finally came and the waiter was not really interested in serving us with courteous service and it was not an enjoyable meal. We could sense his annoyance with us. Although the food was good, we would not go back there nor would we recommend it to the 700 people that live in our development. It's a shame because it's close, convenient and the old owners made the place a real pleasant local restaurant. I can bring my money and business to restaurants that want to service their customers politely and graciously and honor their ads in the paper.
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Minnie
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but they cater to an older crowd, looks like most of the people who live in the 55 and older community. Most of the patrions knew each other and had ties with the entertainment people.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Castalia is not what it used to be since changing hands. A sad disappointment.
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Castalia 997 Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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997 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07424

Additional information

Cross street
Route 46 or Route 80
Neighborhood
Totowa
Hours of operation
Lunch: Sunday: 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 2:00pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
450 parking spaces available. Includes handicap spaces, ramps and full accessibility.
Public transit
Easy access to public transportation.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfredo
Entertainment
Most Saturdays view website for complete listing.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.castalia997.com/
Phone number
(973) 785-8880
Catering
Our entire menu is available for take out or catered at another venue. Loving attention to detail for on-site or at your own location. Your catered feast is prepared with the pride and expertise Captain Ron & his Staff creates. Birthdays • Anniversaries • Graduations Communions • Bar Mitzvahs • Repasts
Private party facilities
Castalia is open six days a week for lunch and dinner and seven days a week for parties. We offer a variety of private event spaces for your special celebration or corporate event. Please consult us directly for Party Package information or call John or Nate
Private party contact
John or Nate: (973) 785-8880

Castalia 997 Restaurant & Lounge

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Antipasti Caldi - Hot Appetizers

Calamari Fritti$10.00

Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms$5.00

Gamberi in patella$10.00

Vongole al Forno$9.00

Rollatini di Melanzane$7.00

Zuppa di Cozze$9.00

Zuppa di Vongole$10.00

Fried Zucchini Sticks$5.00

Maryland Crabcake$5.00

Insalata Capricciosa$10.00

Spiedini alla Romana$5.00

Hot Antipasto for two$15.00

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Appetizers

Seafood Salad$9.00

Peperoni Arrostiti$9.00

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp$9.00

Caprese Salad$7.00

Cocktail di Vongole$7.00

Insalata di Scungilli$8.00

Mozzarella Castalia$9.00

Shrimp, Tomato & Onion Salad$12.00

Cold Antipaso for two$12.00

Market Fresh Salads

Mediterrain$6.00

Mixed Greens$6.00

Arugula$6.00

Rustica$6.00

Caesar$6.00

Beet Salad$6.00

Steakhouse Wedge$6.00

Fennel$6.00

String Bean & Onion$6.00

Di Casa$6.00

Soups

Pasta Fagioli$5.00

Straciatella alla Romano$5.00

Tortellini in Brodo (cheese or meat)$5.00

Escarole & Bean Soup$5.00

Pasta

Linguine con Vongole$12.00

Cavatelli con Broccoli$9.00

Ravioli con Ricotta$9.00

Tortellini Carbonara$12.00

Rigatoni Zingara$10.00

Penne Rustica$10.00

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$9.00

Spaghetti Marinara$9.00

Ravioli con Aragosta$12.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$12.00

Capellini con Pomodoro & Basilico$9.00

Capellini Castalia$20.00

Orechiette Castalia$12.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$9.00

Capellini Misto$13.00

Gnocchi$10.00

Pollo e Vitello

Pollo Arrabiata$11.00

1/2 Chicken Under a Brick$11.00

Pollo Arrosto$11.00

Pollo Favoritio$11.00

Pollo Campagnola$11.00

Pollo Sorrentino$11.00

Pollo Balsamico$11.00

Pollo Suprima$12.00

Vitello Margherita$14.00

Vietello Sorentino$14.00

Vietello Favorito$13.00

Vietello Ortolana$14.00

Vietello a Laura$15.00

Vitello Saltimbocca$14.00

Il Pescatore

Tilapia Livornese$13.00

Tilapia Louisiana$15.00

Salmon Granchio$15.00