Taormina Ristorante

Name: Taormina Ristorante
Address: 482 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ, United States, 07033
Telephone: (908) 497-1717
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

58 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Since opening in 1998 by chef Salvatore Taormina, from Palermo, this cozy and unique Italian restaurant has been a gathering spot for many of friends and family. Chef Sal's Sicilian roots stand out in a variety of his dishes, some including; stuffed Artichoke, roasted Branzino and our famous Hotsy Totsy Shrimp. Complemented with a private room for large groups of up to 30. Bar and patio seating also available!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 497-1717
Website
http://www.taorminaristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Salvatore Taormina
Private party facilities
Private dining room available, able to accommodate up to 30 guests.

Location
482 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Neighborhood
Union
Cross street
N 19th Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hotsy Totsy$18.00
Shrimp sautéed in our special spicy marinara
Cozze Diavola$15.00
PEI mussels sautéed in hotsy totsy sauce
Frittura di Calamari$17.00
Crispy fried Calamari served with house tomato sauce
Vongole Arracanate$17.00
L.I. little neck clams, garlic, breadcrumbs, white wine, and lemon
Pepi Buttafuoco$15.00
Fried long Hot Peppers with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Burrata Campanese$16.00
Imported cream milk mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil
Spiedini Romana$16.00
Fried brochette of bread, mozzarella cheese, lemon caper sauce
Polpette al Sugo$15.00
Beef and pork meatballs in ragu sauce with fresh ricotta cheese
Trippa Toscana$18.00
Calf's tripe, slow cooked w/onions, carrots, celery, fresh tomato and chopped sausages
Italiana$12.00
Romaine, tomatoes, purple onions, white Balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano
Caesar$12.00
Traditional Caesar salad
Endivia e Gorgonzola$11.00
Belgian endive, apples, crumbled Gorgonzola, olive oil & lemon

Pasta

Chitarra Cacio e Pepe$24.00
Fresh spaghetti tossed with imported Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper
Schiaffettoni$22.00
Rigatoni, ground sausage, mozzarella cheese, vodka sauce
Gnocchi Amalfitana$24.00
Homemade potato dumpling, tomato sauce, basil, melted mozzarella
Penne Norma$22.00
Eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, topped with shaved dried ricotta cheese
Cavatelli Bolognese$23.00
Fresh cavatelli with traditional meat sauce garnished with fresh whole-milk ricotta
Capellini Hotsy Totsy$27.00
Shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce over angel hair
Linguine Vongole$24.00
Thin linguine, garlic, Manila clams, extra virgin olive oil

Entrée

Milanese Anche Parmigiana$59.00
Veal Chop Parmigiana with penne pasta or Milanese style with a house salad (enough for 2)
Scaloppina ai Funghi di Bosco$28.00
Milk-fed veal scaloppine mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes
Petti di Pollo Martini$25.00
Pan seared Parmigiano-crusted chicken cutlet with lemon, white wine and vermouth topped with fried artichoke hearts, served with roasted potatoes
Chicken Scarpariello$25.00
Boneless Chicken and sausage, garlic, lemon, balsamic vinegar, served with roasted potatoes
Costata di Maiale Ciliegini Piccanti$32.00
Pork chop, pan roasted w/garlic, breadcrumbs, hot cherry peppers and wine vinegar, served with roasted red bliss potatoes
Gamberoni Arracanati$29.00
Jumbo shrimp, oven baked oreganata style, set over angel hair pasta
Salmone Insalatina Rugola e Finocchio$29.00
Charcoal grilled filet of Salmon, layered over arugula, oranges & fennel salad, drizzled w/balsamic glaze

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Union
Best Overall
Union
Best Food
Union
Best Service
Union
Best Ambiance
Union
Best Value
Union
Good for groups
Union
Great for fine wines
Union
Good for special occasions
Union
Lively
Union
Italian

58 Reviews

J
Jodi
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Taormina’s!! Food and service are always outstanding!! Top shelf all the way!!
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Maria
Atlantic City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 6. Everyone enjoyed their food from beginning to end. We were in the private room and the decor was nice as well.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal As always. Can’t go wrong with anything at Taorminas
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John
New Jersey
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I think that the food is excellent at this restaurant. However, though clean and seemingly newly furnished with updates, the dining rooms appear a bit stark. The service, though efficient, isn’t overly friendly or conversational. Therefore, in its entirety, it’s not a place that I could look forward to going to if emotional ambiance is at all something that matters to you. The food is great. If your going with a large group brings your own ambiance, you won’t be disappointed with the food.
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Catherine
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks, and our waiter Antonio was outstanding.
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Brett
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem! Sal is such a wonderful host! We came here on a recommendation from a colleague and enjoy the wine, food and atmosphere.
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M
Mika
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A family favorite. Taormina always does a very nice job with large groups too. Excellent food, great service.
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Talita
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
"Best Ever" is a gem for Italian food lovers. The menu is a delightful, offering everything from perfectly al dente pasta to rich, flavorful sauces. The Angry Lobster is amazing, the hosty totsy shrimp is a must-try. The service is warm and welcoming, making you feel like part of the family. If Italian food is your favorite, "Best Ever" is a restaurant you can't miss!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Taormina’s. Great atmosphere & service. The food is always great.
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glenns
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taormina is always fantastic. It is one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ.
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FAQs

Taormina Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

482 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N 19th Street
Neighborhood
Union
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Salvatore Taormina
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.taorminaristorante.com/
Phone number
(908) 497-1717
Private party facilities
Private dining room available, able to accommodate up to 30 guests.

Taormina Ristorante

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Hotsy Totsy$18.00

Cozze Diavola$15.00

Frittura di Calamari$17.00

Vongole Arracanate$17.00

Pepi Buttafuoco$15.00

Burrata Campanese$16.00

Spiedini Romana$16.00

Polpette al Sugo$15.00

Trippa Toscana$18.00

Italiana$12.00

Caesar$12.00

Endivia e Gorgonzola$11.00

Pasta

Chitarra Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Schiaffettoni$22.00

Gnocchi Amalfitana$24.00

Penne Norma$22.00

Cavatelli Bolognese$23.00

Capellini Hotsy Totsy$27.00

Linguine Vongole$24.00

Entrée

Milanese Anche Parmigiana$59.00

Scaloppina ai Funghi di Bosco$28.00

Petti di Pollo Martini$25.00

Chicken Scarpariello$25.00

Costata di Maiale Ciliegini Piccanti$32.00

Gamberoni Arracanati$29.00

Salmone Insalatina Rugola e Finocchio$29.00

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