Cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Asbury Park, serving handmade pasta and Roman-inspired comfort dishes prepared from scratch, alongside classic favorites from across Italy. We cook with care using local ingredients and traditional Italian flavors. BYOB is welcome, so bring your favorite bottle, relax, and enjoy. Buon appetito.
Maria Hidalgo Dolan
We were craving authentic Italian food and googled it only to find this hidden gem! Flavia’s Cucina Romana is named for the owners mother. The owner Andrea is adorable, genuine and attentive. First rate service. She even texted me to confirm our reservations. We dined on Thursday. It is a relatively new restaurant in Asbury Park, in business only 3 years. It is absolutely fantastic! The owner Andrea is amazing! This is truly authentic Rome Italy cuisine! You will not be disappointed. BYOB! The staff are incredible. Nicole is a great head chef and manager and Angelis was a wonderful waitress. Even the bathroom was beautiful! Amazing place. Love the open kitchen. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreBlanca Wilbeck
Everything was absolutely excellent at Flavia’s! From the warm atmosphere to the perfectly prepared dishes, the experience was top-notch. The food was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor you can really taste the care that goes into every plate.
A special shoutout to our server, Ava, who was truly amazing — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Her recommendations were spot on and made our evening even more enjoyable.
Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for an authentic Roman dining experience!
… moreGloria
Flavia’s has a beautiful, warm, inviting atmosphere and our waitress was very friendly.
There menu is a collection of rustic, yet elegant Italian dishes. We shared the meatballs, which were flavored really well and served in a rich marinara. The fennel and orange salad was so good. It was light and refreshing.
For my entree I had the Cacio e Pepe Pasta. It was rich, creamy and peppery. I really enjoyed it.
I definitely recommend a visit here. Flavia’s is great for a casual, but intimate meal.
… moreMary Kate Sharp
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a baby shower at Flavia’s and were so impressed – we would recommend to anyone who is looking for a space to host an event!
Leading up to the event, Andrea helped to answer all of our questions and prepare for the day to make it as special as possible. The morning of, she and the staff were extremely helpful – setting the tables, the bar area and decorations where needed. The space accommodated all of our guests nicely, the tables were set beautifully and the ambiance of the restaurant was perfect for an afternoon brunch. The food was absolutely delicious and we look forward to dining there soon again!
… moreMatthew Turner
We hosted our rehearsal dinner here and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the start, Flavia’s was incredibly easy to work with—Andrea was amazing and so accommodating throughout the planning process. On the day of the event, Flavia’s took care of everything seamlessly, which let us truly relax and enjoy the night. The food and service was outstanding—10/10—and our guests are still raving about it. We can’t wait to come back for dinner!
… moreMarianne Kinsella
We had a small shower here for my daughter, and it was beyond my expectations. The food was absolutely fresh and delicious and we watched them make it in the open kitchen. The food was served family style, and there was so much left over. The atmosphere is so inviting and warm. The service was great! I had many conversations with Andrea (the owner). She is so great to deal with and couldn’t do enough to make my event exactly how I wanted it. My guests are still raving about it!! This is a perfect place for a private event! Thank you to all at Flavia’s!
… moreErica Bruno
I planned and hosted my friend’s bridal shower here. From beginning to end, the owner was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and easy to work with. The space is very beautiful (making decorating for an event very easy) and the service was perfect. All the guests loved the food and atmosphere. So special to have the entire space to ourselves! Would definitely recommend Flavia’s for any special event!
… morekelly strazdas
Wonderful staff. They were attentive, intuitive and the dream team! The food was amazing and the guests at our bridal shower raved about it all.
Easy booking and such a fun place to host a party and the fact that it is byob is an added bonus!
… moreTaylor Hamilton
Flavia’s delighted me totally and completely. The stand out feature of this restaurant is that they’ve invested in acoustic sound control…with so many overly loud restaurants in the area, this makes this place special
The pasta and gnocchi was delightful too. Can’t wait to be back !
… moreGabriella Wilbeck
The food is amazing. It’s a must try. I had the rigatoni ragu and it was one of the best i’ve had. Our server Ava was super nice and friendly and made our experience wonderful. The atmosphere was relaxed and made me feel at home. Nothing is better than a home cooked meal and you can get that at Flavias.
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