Diner reviews of Rivolis Seafood & Italian Restauran
A diner from Toms River
Nov 9, 2010
The first time I went to Rivoli's the Wild Salmon was excellent. Done just right and very flavorful and not too much butter. We went again and the salmon was drenched with butter (hopefully not trans fats) I couldn't even barley taste the flavor of the fish. Almost like they deep fried it. We also once went for the chicken special and were dissappointed to get stale bread. and it was so so.
A diner from lacey NJ
Apr 8, 2010
I had a very similar experience. I was dumbfounded at the lack of professionalism both tony and his daughter showed. My BF's Father ordered steak medium rare, it came out well done, but he was going to suck it up and eat it. My BF, Myself and My BF's Sister all ordered a pasta dish, the sauce was watered down to the point that a puddle had formed on my plate and it tasted like cambells soup, not to mention the burnt meatballs that tasted like dog food. It was horrible. When the waitress told the daughter she came to our table and asked what the problem was very rudely. We were in shock. Then she proceeded to be nasty and put her finger to close for comfort to the steak, in turn his dad was like now I do not want that, take it back I'm not eating anything. She then continued to be nasty and was actually raising her voice at us and making a HUGE scene. We then were like forget it bring us the check after taking no more than 2 bites each. She brought us the check with all of our meals on it, in turn we asked to see the owner, and the daughter had said he wasn't there and that she was the manager in charge. When things got out of hand, we asked for the owner again, and it turned out he was there the whole time, he even sat us at our table. He was very unprofessional getting in our faces and telling us that his food was perfect and the best we ever had. The cops were called because we said we were not paying for the meals we didn't eat, and he was like oh yes you are, we were asked to wait outside and when the cops got there I walked back inside and looked at our plates, which were doctored. The puddle was wiped off my plate, a new steak was cooked and all other plates were changed. It was unbelievable. Little did he know I took pictures of the plates when he said the cops were coming and also took pictures after he doctored them. we were TOTALLY AMAZED. If you have to doctor plates, obviously you know you are in the wrong. We finally settled on paying half the check, which was way too much and after being there for 3 hours. I think we would have been better off going to Olive garden, we knew another couple this had happened to and we didn't believe it until it happened to us personally, boy do we regret it. Tony thinks his food is AMAZING, I think the fumes have gotten to his head. He is unprofessional, cocky and rude to his customers and has no class at all. I will make sure EVERYONE we come into contact does not have this happen to them.
A diner from Normandy Beach, NJ
Aug 4, 2009
My family and I reside at the Jersey Shore every summer and Rivoli's is always our #1 choice! This year we were excited to see a few changes on the menu. The oak grill is excellent! Service is always prompt and friendly but the owner never smiles.
A diner from toms river nj
Apr 15, 2009
Said they do not deal with change and they round the bill up or down. Never heard of such a thing. So if your change from bill is over .50 they keep the change and if its under .50 you get the change. Customer should always get the change no matter how much.Bill is high enough.
No star rating
A diner from Toms River
Apr 13, 2009
I would not say it is a bad dining place in Toms River since Toms River is bascially a cultural/dining wasteland! The portion is very generous, the service is typical for Toms River, the taste for the food is acceptable! The dining experience is just like back in the 80s when I was still a kid but things evolve and improve...guess not in TR! It is great to see some different styles of dining places in TR, including Bistro 44, Wang's Sushi, Thai....
A diner from TOMS RIVER, NJ
Nov 14, 2008
My family frequents this restaurant at least every week or lately every other. We have been going for years. All i can say is no class!!! last week when we were at rivoli's i said we would never come back because the waitress was terrible. In fact she was embarrassing. My daughter, whom is 11 always has ordered off the children's menu as she has a stomach issue and it does not allow her to eat big portions. Never had they said anything as we have been going for so long and we refer many people. When we were their, the owners daughter was our waitress and has been before. When my daughter went to order she said " you are too old for the kids menu and you can't order from it. I told her that we always have and she has been our waitress plenty of times before. Everyone was looking at our table as she said "when do you draw the line." she was loud with her Minnie Mouse vocals and was very embarrassing. In fact, the table next to use commented to us as well with her behavior. After the meal she put her check down. I was so annoyed that I left her 60.00 for a 59.99 meal. I should have asked her for my change. As I mentioned, I always give 20-25 % and they all know that. We decided we would go there one more time tonight. We had a different waitress, thank god. My daughter did not order off the kids meal and we had a different new waitress. After i paid the check and gave 20 % to the brand new waitress and Rivoli's, the owners daughter came to my table put a penny in front of me and said "thanks so much for stiffing me." She was condescending and nasty. I told her she was rude and nasty the last visit. I asked her if her father, Tony, knew she was doing this and she said yes. I then walked to the counter and asked for Mr. "I think I have class" Tony. I told him how terribly disgusting it was for his daughter to do what she did and he said "good, you stiffed her last time." I told him she was terrible and I always give large tips there and he knows us well and we have been very loyal to his restaurant. He said you stiffed my daughter, I don't care and he walked away. This was so insane I can't even tell you. I then told him and his lovely angel that I would love to call the Asbury Park Press for a nice little story and the comment from his angel was "go ahead, ask the celebrities, publicity is publicity.' So was and rude. I will make a huge issue and make sure I go out of my way to make people aware how crazy this family owned business is. They are a disgrace!!! Go to Hot Tomato on Fischer. They have class.
A diner from Bayville, NJ
Oct 22, 2008
Went here several times food was good. Went there today and the food was HORRIBLE! They changed the salad dressing - all you can taste if OIL! I order seafood in sauce with penne and was served with linguine. Sent it back. Food came out horrible. Penne was like eating baby food and sauce was filled with water! Coffee was cold! I will not go back there again! And only 1 waitress!!!!!
A diner from Beachwood, NJ
Apr 12, 2008
Been here couple times and loved it!! Went there about 1 month ago, and it was horrible! Went there on a Fri. night, place was empty. Ordered shrimp scampi dinner and the shrimp tasted like chemicals!! Spit it out sent it back and had to ASK to get it taken off bill. Then owner said he wouldn't take coupon because my dinner was already taken off bill. Waiter said business has been slow lately. We could tell... Will never go back again. Big disappointment!
A diner from little egg harbor
Mar 24, 2008
We had a party of 18 go on on Easter Sunday to be extremely disappointed by the unprofessionalism of staff/owner. There was 1 waitress for our whole table, which she could not keep clean and get food sent to us in a timely manner. We had to get up ourselves to find extra silverware and napkins. Drinks were served in soda cans then left on the table. Waitress attempted to double bill us for a dessert that someone did not like and then gave to someone else at our table. She was rude and ignorant. The owner came out and started an argument for no apparent reason with another party at our table. Upon us leaving the resturant he felt it necessary to act a fool and bring out his kitchen staff for protection. We were there for an easter dinner with several children not a disaster and there was no intention of any physical alteracations on our end. I would not reccommend this resturant to anyone who has a party of 2 and definately would not recommend for the unprofessionalism of the staff/owner.
A diner from Bucks County, PA
Dec 17, 2007
We live an hour away but make a trip to Rivoli's several times a year. It's more than worth it. The quality of the food outshines anything I've been able to find locally. You won't go home hungry. You will go home with enough leftovers for another meal.
A diner from Manahawkin, NJ
Mar 13, 2006
If you are hungrey...go here.
A diner from Toms River NJ
Mar 25, 2001
Very noisy, crowded (especially in summer season) Italian restaurant featuring huge portions of well-prepared food. Price value can be so-so unless various discount cards and coupons are used. Almost everyone leaves with a "doggie bag". Daily specials displayed in menu but without prices: BEWARE!
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