Semolina Restaurant

4.7 · 94 reviews
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Sarah Scheffer
Reviews 1
2020-11-27 19:20

We had an excellent meal last nigh at Semolina. Ev...

We had an excellent meal last nigh at Semolina. Everything we ate was delicious and cooked to perfection. I love that the ingredients are fresh and that the menu changes seasonally. I also have to give a huge shout out to our server Karen - she was so personable, made good suggestions about what to ...

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Eric Allen
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2020-11-17 15:31

Wonderful find in redbank. Farm to table and amazi...

Wonderful find in redbank. Farm to table and amazing. Best pork chop ever! Made w bacon jam. Who knew? Wife had halibut. Perfect. Appies included kale salad with figs and then their fried mushrooms! Wow. Monica was our server and she was Devine. Can't wait to return.

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Rickey Ibarra
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2020-10-25 11:07

Best pasta I've had in a long time...our waitress ...

Best pasta I've had in a long time...our waitress Karen was extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of the menu. She even recommended the right wine pairing for our meal. She was right on point! I can't recommend this place enough. Make a reservation, place gets full pretty quick.

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Jac Alfano
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2020-10-23 14:31

Have been here twice. The food is always so fresh ...

Have been here twice. The food is always so fresh and they change the menu every week. BYOB. The staff are incredibly friendly. Prices a bit expensive - for example, $33 for 4 scallops, but still delicious so it makes up for it. Right in the middle of town. Great ambiance but weird cow art on the wa...

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Carmela jm Petosa
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2020-10-17 21:18

Likes idea of farm to table. Like listing of local...

Likes idea of farm to table. Like listing of local source of food on reverse of menu. Good byob.

Limited menu but good choices and variety. Food was excellent.

Our first time there with old friends. Part of group of 4 running 5 mins late. Hostess nasty...was going to give away table in 10 min...

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Rebecca Psychic Medium
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2020-10-10 09:19

I had the immense pleasure of dining at Semolina t...

I had the immense pleasure of dining at Semolina this evening. The staff is kind, courteous and knowledgeable concerning every item and ingredient on the menu. From appetizer to dessert, my palate was graced with depth of flavors that were a welcomed experience. The well thought out dishes were obvi...

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Emme
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2020-10-07 21:01

On a side street off of Broad, Semolina has a good...

On a side street off of Broad, Semolina has a good number of tables with less foot traffic nearby. The service was impeccable, suggestions spot on, particularly the pork chop that is a perfect fall dish. A simple, yet telling detail... the bread was amazing, sourced from Brooklyn. We ll be back.

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Michael Schneider
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2020-09-16 16:54

Food was very good. Experience would have been bet...

Food was very good. Experience would have been better if the hostess didn t ask us to leave while we finished our bottles of wine after dinner. We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entree's, and 2 coffees. Soon after my last sip of coffee while trying to finish my last glass of wine we were asked to leave by...

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Isabella Mancuso
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2020-09-06 21:02

My family has ordered take out from Semolina twice...

My family has ordered take out from Semolina twice since lockdown started and both times the food has blown us away. The flavors are understated, but so fresh and delicious! Portions are a good size and can easily be split between two people. We re going to make Semolina a permanent part of our week...

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Katie McGuire
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2020-08-28 14:37

We went to Semolina to celebrate my mom s birthday...

We went to Semolina to celebrate my mom s birthday and it could not have been better. They were very busy for a Thursday night - be sure to make a reservation. We didn t mind waiting a few minutes because the host was so friendly and we had a great conversation with him. Our waitress was also really...

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paula mulvihill
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2020-08-28 09:12

We ordered curbside pickup for a special dinner. I...

We ordered curbside pickup for a special dinner. It couldn t have been easier! The pork chop was amazing! For me, its all about the sauce and it was delicious!! The tuna was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Support this local eatery and you will not be disappointed!!

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John Geraci
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2020-08-27 15:51

Was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I'd g...

Was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I'd give it 4.5 stars. Every pasta dish was very good. The Chicken Burata was very good albeit the sauce a little sweet. The desserts were good as well except for the rice pudding. Overall it was a great experience. The entire staff loves what they repres...

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S V
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2020-08-03 10:59

No idea how this place has such high reviews. Seem...

No idea how this place has such high reviews. Seems like it s all the workers posted. Staff is extremely rude and unprofessional, food lacks taste and is extremely salty. Servers and manager are unprofessional and lack basic personal skills. Plenty of other places to eat at in red bank. Stay away f...

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walter brzyski
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2020-07-24 00:37

Small place but read all the great reviews so gave...

Small place but read all the great reviews so gave it a go. Brant was our waiter, informative and friendly. Started with a ricotta and tomato tart, crispy peach salad(I should've asked for no red onions), and both were awesome!
Had the scallops as one entree and the pasta and eggplant as all pasta ...

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Andrew Brown
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2020-07-18 16:05

We sat promptly after securing a reservation. Our ...

We sat promptly after securing a reservation. Our server, Ryan, told us all about the restaurant and their philosophy and was very knowledgeable about the menu. He provided great feedback about what we wanted to eat. The food was fantastic and just the right portions. We will definitely be back!

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Lisa Bilancione
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2020-07-11 02:42

We have waited to get a reservation for a while. ...

We have waited to get a reservation for a while. One came up last minute and we raced over. At the 5 minute late mark we got a call in the car, explaining that they had another party in 1.2 hours and they would need us to agree to their policy that you will leave the table for the next guest. We ag...

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Jennifer
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2020-06-27 05:50

BEST RESTAURANT IN RED BANK! The food here is OUT...

BEST RESTAURANT IN RED BANK! The food here is OUTSTANDING! I had some of the best homemade pasta dishes I ever had here! The food is worth the drive no matter where you live! It s a small farm to table restaurant and the owner is the More

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Robert Ziegler
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2020-06-11 06:05

If you are a foodie you will love this place.

If you are a foodie you will love this place.

However, do not misunderstand or try to slide by on their seating policy. THEY MEAN IT. I'll bet that a number of negative reviews for Semolina are from diners who thought the restaurant's rules didn't apply to them, and who became angry with the st...

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Eric
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2020-06-08 05:45

Dined on a Saturday night 9pm reservation. Restaur...

Dined on a Saturday night 9pm reservation. Restaurant was packed. Definitely need a reservation for Friday or Saturday night. This was our 2nd time to Semolina. Started with the roasted carrots which were good. Tried the grilled pork chop which was amazing, very juicy and cooked to perfection. O...

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Courtney Langan
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2020-05-28 05:51

High praise for everyone at this restaurant! Meals...

High praise for everyone at this restaurant! Meals are consistently on point, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. All the staff are knowledgeable about menu and offer thoughtful suggestions. So friendly too! Have been back, will be back!

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John Hawksby
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2020-05-19 11:02

We had a great date night tonight. The food was ou...

We had a great date night tonight. The food was outstanding, but even better-the staff. Prob a tie for best pork chop ive ever had which is a pretty big deal!! All the pasta and apps were amazing. We basically ate the menu lol. Finished off with the zeppoles (sfingis is what my grandmother called th...

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Craig Pisano
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2020-05-09 04:04

A "straight-shooting" restaurant. Nice things you ...

A "straight-shooting" restaurant. Nice things you would make at home if you were a good chef. There's a real focus on what they do; not everything, just everything done well. BYOB. Call at least a week in advance, but a table for two at 9pm can usually be found at a moment's notice.

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Jacob Schuck
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2020-05-04 22:04

Had the pleasure of enjoying their private chef ex...

Had the pleasure of enjoying their private chef experience last evening. I personally can not eat seafood but hate making a fuss about it. I informed the chef and they were amazing about it. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone and it was the best pork chop I have ever eaten! Def going...

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Kevin Risolo
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2020-05-02 21:10

In a word: fantastic! You must make a reservation ...

In a word: fantastic! You must make a reservation to guarantee eating here. The menu changes often because they're true blue farm to table, and their Italian-inspired offerings are great. The homemade pasta with their perfectly done meats, cheeses, and seafood are great and the portions are perfect ...

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ed cetron
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2020-04-15 00:06

The ambience started it all off. Simple, unpretent...

The ambience started it all off. Simple, unpretentious and homey. Then add an enthusiastic staff and I was happy even before the first dish arrived. And our waiter knew every dish inside and out as if he had prepared each one himself. Listening to him spend time at a table who where not foodies pati...

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Barbara Parker
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2020-04-14 06:35

You go once and it is amazing you go back and it i...

You go once and it is amazing you go back and it is even more amazing!!!! The food is beyond incredible so fresh and innovative and beyond that is the ambiance!!! You feel so welcomed and valued beyond anything lately in the restaurant business. You Really feel like family!!! Thank you all so very m...

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Nicholas Dininno
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2020-04-12 09:49

My wife took me here for a special dinner. We boug...

My wife took me here for a special dinner. We bought a bottle of a nice red to have with dinner. As soon as we sat down, I quickly (2 minutes tops) ran to the bathroom. By the time I got back we already had sparkling water, and our bottle of wine was opened. Shortly after, some piping hot and delici...

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Rebecca Lara
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2020-03-27 06:45

Get the pork chop! You won't regret it.

Get the pork chop! You won't regret it.

Ate here for our anniversary dinner. The staff is super friendly. The food came out quickly. And absolutely everything was delicious. We tried a pasta, the pork chop, and the swordfish. Absolutely incredible. For the quality, you'd be expecting to pay a lot...

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Phillip D
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2020-03-24 14:14

Omg. This was one of the best meals I ever had st...

Omg. This was one of the best meals I ever had stuffed zucchini flowers and delicate miniature ravioli and scallops in a great sauce. All this while eating on the sidewalk can not wait to go back when we can sit inside. Excellent bread as well as service. The brothers who own it know what they ...

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Dana Palestri
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2020-03-11 17:57

Amazing food and amazing staff!! They had my husba...

Amazing food and amazing staff!! They had my husband eating seafood and he doesn't even like seafood. The food is that good. From the appetizers all the way to the dessert, everything was incredible and the staff makes the experience 10x better! Highly recommend!!!

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John San
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2020-03-05 08:49

Fantastic restaurant! It's a small room and can b...

Fantastic restaurant! It's a small room and can be a little noisy if full, but the food is well worth that minor niggle. Awesome farm to table menu, great desserts and very professional and accommodating staff. Can't believe we waited so long to try this place. Will definitely be back!

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Just Me
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2020-02-24 16:58

Everyone needs to visit Semolina Restaurant!!! It ...

Everyone needs to visit Semolina Restaurant!!! It is such a pleasant experience. Everyone is wonderful!! To the food is very fresh and delicious. I love the way the waitress suggested great meal options. I highly recommend everyone visiting this restaurant.

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R Suss
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2020-02-17 06:46

Farm to table and delicious food make Semolina one...

Farm to table and delicious food make Semolina one of the new hot restaurants in the area. All of the pastas are homemade and the mains are to die for. Noise is a bit of an issue but we hear they're working on this issue. Highly recommended.

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Russell Sommers
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2020-02-08 10:09

Oh my goodness. The food was incredible. We orde...

Oh my goodness. The food was incredible. We ordered to go. Had the fennel and arugula salad, beets and buratta, and shaved Brussels Caesar to start with fettuccine bolognese, spinach agnolotti and the PORK CHOP. The pork chop with bacon jam, cashew hummus and cabbages agrodolce was absolutely A...

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Christina RS
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2020-01-22 08:00

We went to Semolina for our anniversary, after wai...

We went to Semolina for our anniversary, after waiting since they opened to have a kid free night. We were not disappointed; the food is outrageously good. I like their use of seasonal ingredients and frequently changing menu. We had a really interesting appetizer, two entrees with each of us unsure...

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Kris Rupp
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2020-01-22 01:18

Great experience. We found Semolina on Open Table....

Great experience. We found Semolina on Open Table. We went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy! The noise level was fine. Seated right away. Entire staff was friendly and everything we ate was delicious and fresh. Pork chop and steak cooked perfectly. BYOB we'll be back.

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Bryant Acquaro
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2020-01-09 21:22

Easily my favorite restaurant! This place is incre...

Easily my favorite restaurant! This place is incredible on all levels, the menu is always changing and always delicious, with some of the best pasta dishes I ve ever had. It s wild how the menu is ever changing to incorporate seasonal ingredients yet everything is consistently incredible. Then there...

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Andrew King
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2020-01-05 01:10

A fantastic restaurant for the down town Red Bank ...

A fantastic restaurant for the down town Red Bank area. The dining area is quite small but they have plans to expand in the near future. The food and service was excellent and priced very reasonably. Definitely a good place to bring a date to impress them or a place to eat when your having a night o...

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James Guzzo
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2020-01-01 03:20

Really enjoyed dinner with the wife and family her...

Really enjoyed dinner with the wife and family here at Semolina. The house made pasta dishes are all delicious, and the small plates are still sharable as well. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and farm-to-table philosphy, and more than happy to offer suggestions. Can't wait ...

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