4.7 – 1,204 reviews • Italian restaurant
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AWARD-WINNING BYOB FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Owner Chef Anton Testino
Axton’s By Chef Anton Testino has been voted Best Italian Restaurant in Northern New Jersey two years running.
This rustic Italian Seafood Steakhouse, famous for it’s slow roasted pork, scallops and risotto, features a uniquely bold menu.
The inviting ambiance from the moment you walk through the door and enter the dining room gives off a cozy, warm nostalgic feel of a small Italian restaurant that one might find in a quiet countryside village. Its’ intimate, yet classically rustic design featuring modern touches like sleek french doors and a full open kitchen view is perfect for couples and friends who want to enjoy a pleasantly effervescent dinner.
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Vanessa Lauren
The best Italian restaurant in northern jersey hands down. I always believe statements like this deserve explanation to the individuals taste palette – I am an Italian Puerto Rican – married to a Middle Eastern man… we live for flavor. Excellent food.
… moreS. Chen
Wonderful dinner. Like many other reviewers recommended, the 20 oz. pork chop is a standout and must-try. Options of well done or medium. Crisp piece of bacon garnish and fresh goat cheese crumbles. Creamy mashed potato and sweet, tangy grape balsamic vinegar sauce. Incredibly succulent and tender pork chop. A wonder that this cut could be that texture. Thanks to Emma for taking us through an enjoyable meal.
… moreSue Klein
Delicious dinner in a cozy setting. So many birthday celebrations tonight, including my husband’s. We couldn’t stop dipping warm bread in the mussels verde sauce. The surf & turf special was decadent and worth it!
… moreDarcie Hunter
The food and service were great! The atmosphere would have been perfect- except it looked like they were under co structuring with unfinished drywall. We ordered dinner specials. From burrata appetizer to salmon over risotto and affogato for dessert, it was all very yummy and rich- what you’d expect from a fine dining restaurant. We will be back for date night or special occasions!
… moreJosh B.
1st time here and wow what an amazing experience. Hope was above and beyond with recommendations and service overall. I ordered a ribeye with scallops special and all I have to say is that steak was literally cooked to perfection. That butternit squash puree is something else! Thank you all for an amazing experience and a great night out with my wife. We will be returning on soon!
… moreMarc Sandusky
First visit. We had the hot seafood appetizer special. It was delicious. My wife had the David Chicken. It was lime chicken parm with a bunch of extras that made it an amazing dish. I had the filet mignon. It was perfect. We ended the meal with two cappuccinos. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
… moreEdward Baccari
Perfect spot of valentine’s day. Definitely recommend. The pork chop was out of this world. Also had classic Italian dishes absolutely on point!!
… moreJon Rogers
Place was great and waitress was Emma was awesome. Great attitude and super personable. Food was delicious and rack of pork was a 10 out of 10 and the sauce was to die do. The chicken and pasta was delicious and the last was super fresh. Salads were salads so nothing nothing special. Overall highly recommended
… moreJ. Molee
This place never fails to impress! Service top notch (love Francesca!) and the food blows us away every time! Mussels verde – sauce is TO DIE for. The chicken Esperanza is enough for two and a perfect melding of flavors. Love it!
… moreLauren Tirpak
Great food and great service! Still very true to a classic Italian food menu but with its own unique spin on it. I ended up getting the Laghi di Pompton Chicken dish.The staff was also very friendly and the waitress was helpful in choosing what to pick off of a menu with many good choices!
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