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Cafe Graziella

4.7 (431)
$30 and under
Italian
390 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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Cafe Graziella

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Hillsborough

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
A family run Italian restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, old world atmosphere that feels like a trip back in time. Bringing you the same comfort and warmth you’d feel dining at your Nonna’s house. Personally accommodated by one of our four family members, guests enjoy warm hospitality when dining in or planning/celebrating their special event. For over 30 years, we’ve served our staple Italian menu alongside extraordinary fresh, seasonal specials. We are honored to be a long lasting neighborhood favorite, where families reunite for big and small milestones and celebrations. BYOB Italian restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cesare Lubrano
  • Catering
    Our large catering menu available on our website. Offering small and large trays. Menu is open for requests and customizable. Call 908-281-0700 or email cafegbyob@gmail.com to place a catering order.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Graziella offers two stylish & elegant banquet rooms perfect for an unforgettable private dining experience. Super authentic atmosphere, accompanied with real Italian food that will make all family members & friends glad they attended. Weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, showers, corporate parties, etc all welcomed
  • Private party contact
    Cesare Lubrano: (908) 432-4304
  • Area
    Hillsborough
  • Cross street
    Located right on 206, across from Burger King.
  • Parking Details
    Parking in front and in the back of the Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Graziella.

4.7

4.7
(431)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Somerset

    Best Service

  • Somerset

    Best Value

  • Somerset

    Healthy

  • Somerset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Somerset

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Graziella is a charming neighborhood treasure, renowned for its "excellent food" and "great friendly service." Guests love the cozy atmosphere and the BYOB option, making it a perfect date night spot. Though some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the "delicious" menu and reasonable prices keep diners returning.
431 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and a delicious meal. Have been eating there for over 30 years.

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  2. Marilyn

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, great selection. The service was good and very friendly.

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  3. Joseph

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great friendly service. Warm atmosphere

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  4. Michael Gold

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Neighborhood gem. This is a smaller, comfortable restaurant with good food, great service, and a fair price. It is not fancy, so don’t expect that. 

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  5. Goetze

    Philadelphia County17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy menu with very good service. Specials are always eye brow raisers. We dine there quite a bit and never have been disappointed. We always have a good time with reasonable prices.

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  6. Lisa Gold

    New Jersey18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An unexpected pleasure! Don’t let outside appearances fool you, this is the only place open in an abandoned strip mall but the food is absolutely amazing and that’s why it is the lone survivor! The closest to actually eating in Italy I have had. Food is fresh, perfectly prepared, server made great suggestions, service was quick but not rushed. FINALLY, a family run restaurant where food actually matters to them! BYOB which is a plus. This is a new addition to our date night rotation.

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  7. Dr Stephanie

    New York City13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 11 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Cafe Graziella before and have had good experiences. This time, not so much. One of our diners ordered a veal chop which was overdone and just OK. The Chicken Parm , the chicken was grainy in texture as if it had been frozen, very disappointing. Pasta was delicious. Caesar salad was also not wonderful as it was overdressed and a little soggy. the octopus special was very good as was the Vesl Parmesan. At the end of the night quite a bit  was spent for a 50% meal satisfaction rate. Unfortunate. The service and ambience are always good there. 

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  8. Joseph

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good food along with nice setting

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  9. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Cafe Graziella is always excellent and the wait staff could not have been more friendly and helpful.

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  10. richard

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 May 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always. Terrible staff attire with curse word

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cesare Lubrano
  • Catering
    Our large catering menu available on our website. Offering small and large trays. Menu is open for requests and customizable. Call 908-281-0700 or email cafegbyob@gmail.com to place a catering order.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Graziella offers two stylish & elegant banquet rooms perfect for an unforgettable private dining experience. Super authentic atmosphere, accompanied with real Italian food that will make all family members & friends glad they attended. Weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, showers, corporate parties, etc all welcomed
  • Private party contact
    Cesare Lubrano: (908) 432-4304
  • Area
    Hillsborough
  • Cross street
    Located right on 206, across from Burger King.
  • Parking Details
    Parking in front and in the back of the Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Casual dress is the guide, neat, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, Cafe Graziella is welcoming to families: the owner description says families reunite there for milestones, and guests mention bringing grandchildren and enjoying family meals.

Guests report generous portions, reviewers explicitly praise "great portions, " and one diner mentions bringing half their meal home.

Yes, Cafe Graziella is well suited to a date night, with candlelit ambiance, comfortable cushioned chairs, perfect lighting and a relaxed, quiet-dinner feel noted by guests.

Cafe Graziella feels like a cozy, old‑world, family-run Italian spot, white tablecloths mix with a relaxed vibe, candlelit tables, comfortable cushioned chairs, great lighting, and excellent acoustics for a quiet dinner.

Yes, Cafe Graziella says guests are personally accommodated by one of their four family members when planning or celebrating special events, and reviewers frequently praise the staff as friendly and accommodating.

Cafe Graziella often fills up during peak service, guests note the restaurant being full, while Sunday afternoons are reported to be noticeably quieter and more relaxed.

Sunday afternoons can be a lovely, quieter time to visit, one guest specifically notes the restaurant was quiet on a Sunday afternoon.

Yes, Cafe Graziella welcomes private parties and personally accommodates guests planning or celebrating special events with one of the family members.

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Cafe Graziella

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Hillsborough

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
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