Fascino   

Each time we visit Ryam, Cynthia and Anthony we are anticipating anpther delightful evening, and are never disappointed. I say "visit" the Persios advisedly because that is exactly what it is; a visit ! with friends who serve superior food, Each time our daughter drives from Philadelphia we must go to Fascino's in order to be sure our evening is complete,

But it's not the Fascino that we know and love. We have had birthday celebrations there that Ryan and Anthony made remarkable; we just had our first wine tasting dinner there last month and everyone in the room was amazed by the food's quality and originality. Usually, we do the tasting menu in some form, but if Anthony leads us in a new direction, we'll gladly follow. AND how many local restaurants have a set-up with the best wine store in town (Amanti Vino) where you can order wine at your table (in a BYOB) and have it hand-delivered moments later? Honestly, we have lived in Hoboken and in NYC and had access to some of the best food in the New York metro area, and this is truly top of our list. Run, don't walk, to this phenomenal little spot!

Went there for my birthday this last April. After raving to our friends how good the food was, we were left to apologize for the lackluster dinner. My quinoa was more than al dente, the rissoto was average(had better at Corso's in Montclair) my husband proclaimed my ability to make a med. rare steak to be far superior and is there an aversion to properly salt the food? I could go on.. Our reservation was for 9:00PM @ 10:10 our waiter dissapeared , why on earth accept a party of four only to rushed them out? Unless ofcourse it is strictly for the $$$. There are far more consistant restaurants to go to.

This is a restaurant with a lovely family but I do not think the food is stellar. The prices are consistent with other restaurants in the area. They have good special pairing dinners. Other than that, it is OK and nothing really to write home about.