New establishment offers fine italian cuisine Vicolo Ristorante,
which opened in Old Tappan over the summer of 2011, offers
upscale Italian cuisine at affordable prices. Old Tappan became
a little more appetizing this past summer with the addition of
Vicolo Ristorante, which opened its doors in July at 216 Old
Tappan Road. General Manager Benny Qosja is certainly no
stranger to the restaurant industry, having operated Il Vicolo
for the past 15 years in his hometown of Livingston. The success
of the first area restaurant compelled him to expand, and the
opportunity, he said, to open a place in a "beautiful area"
like Old Tappan was simply too good to pass up. Patrons of
Vicolo Ristorante can expect upscale dishes highlighting the
finest of Italian cuisine. Chilean sea bass, homemade ravioli
and osso bucco are just a few of the customer favorites. Be sure
to save room for dessert, however, because the dining experience
won't be complete without tiramisu, Qosja said. The Italian
dessert, which translates to "pick me up," does exactly that.
"The tiramisu is to die for," he said. "So many people come in
and say it's the best tiramisu they've ever had." The
fully-staffed, 80-seat restaurant is a popular destination for
businessmen and women during lunch hour, and attracts families
during dinner hour. Visitors will find a menu stocked with an
assortment of appetizers, entrees and side dishes with a variety
of flavors, tones and textures, prepared by Chef Benito, and
enjoyed in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. "Customers can
count on affordable, excellent food and great service," said
Qosja. "This really is the place to be." Vicolo Ristorante takes
reservations and welcomes walk-ins. It is an ideal spot for
groups of people or private parties, and offers both catering
and take-out services to customers. The success of the first
three months, said Qosja, has given him a reason to be
optimistic for the future. The staff feels right at home in
the Old Tappan community, and is seeing a lot of repeat
customers. "So far so good," said Qosja, assessing his latest
business venture. "The people like it and are coming back. They
like our food and they like our service."
Courtesy of Northern Valley Suburbanite & Joseph Ritacco
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