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Panico's Bistro, Cape May, NJ

Panico's Bistro

4.7 (2068)
$31 to $50
Italian
422 Broadway, Cape May, NJ 08204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Panico’s is a family-owned restaurant. The owners and staff strive to make your dining experience feel warm, welcoming and elegant. Panico’s serves classic and innovative cuisine that has an Italian flair with Mediterranean influences. We offer a variety of Macaroni dishes, entrees, and brick oven pizza to please everyone in the family. Don’t forget to bring your favorite bottle of wine!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Panico's offers catering services on and off the premises, for any special event. We now have a private lounge that accommodates up to 30 people for your event. Email us at info@panicosbistro.com or call us at (609) 884-7170
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Broadway and 5th
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 2,068 people are saying

Panico's Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Good for groups

  • Cape May

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cape May

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Panico's Bistro in Cape May delights guests with "delicious food and nice ambiance." Known for its "exceptional service" and creative specials, it offers a warm, neighborhood vibe. Standout dishes include "osso buco," "pork chop," and "brick oven pizza." While noise and wait times are noted, the overall experience remains "wonderful."
2,068 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza and the service was great. Combine byob with great food and you get one of the best values in the Cape May area.

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  2. GUY

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously I've never had a bad meal at Panico's. We were down for 4 nights and we ate there 2

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  3. Bill VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as always, our servers, Reagan & Donna, very attentive. Getting a bit pricey, but appreciate it being a BYO.

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  4. Kelli

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meals were fantastic and the service was excellent! Highly recommend.

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  5. Domenick

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu offers an array of pasta, fish and meat dishes. Appetizers are fantastic and while we did not have the pizza, it looked exceptional. Portions are generous.

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  6. GUY

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a meal less than amazing and we have been there well over 20 times

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  7. Bonnie VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Been going to Panico’s for over 12 years. Made this 6 pm reservation in March - 4 adults and a baby. We were seated downstairs next to a screen by the bathrooms which we could hear every flush and air dryer. We waited 15 minutes and no one came to our table to even ask about water. My husband went to the hostess. Another server took over our table. We the. had to ask for water, open our wine, get wine glasses. Nothing was intuitive. Then there was a misunderstanding with my entree. Asked for spicy rabe and recover spicy crab (perhaps there’s a better way to distinguish the dishes). If you’re going to seat people downstairs then you should staff it properly. I guess we were in the “baby” room but at least say it. Very disappointed after it being our go-to place anytime we’re in Cape May.

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  8. Janet

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing and it was restaurant week in Cape May

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  9. Michael VIP

    New York City63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was exceptional and she was training a new server who was also very nice and a comodating The bread service is scrumptious The entrees were good. I had the Sunday Sinner and the gravy was a bit too thick. The wedding soup broth and fresh spinach was delicious but the meatball was grainy and dry. My wife had the Pork Osso Buck and thought the sauce was a bit too sweet Really nice restaurant and we would go back.

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  10. Cheryl

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and nice ambiance! Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

Panico's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-7170.

Panico's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 2068 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Panico's Bistro

422 Broadway, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Broadway and 5th
  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Panico's offers catering services on and off the premises, for any special event. We now have a private lounge that accommodates up to 30 people for your event. Email us at info@panicosbistro.com or call us at (609) 884-7170
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