An Amazing Italian Restaurant in New Jersey

I am thankful for all the blessings that God has thrown my way.  I feel very blessed to have a great: family, church, friends, and a vision in life to die for.  A man couldn’t want more, but just recently another blessing has been thrown my way.  I’m not sure if it’s from God, ok, it probably isn’t, but nonetheless, I want to give him praise.

Many who know me, understand my passion for food.  I love to eat, and being in Italy for almost two weeks in August, brought joy to my heart a.k.a stomach because of all the  amazing authentic Italian food my palette was exposed to.

One of my missions was to come home and find an authentic Italian restaurant.  No offense to the Olive Garden, Macaroni Grill, and Maggianos lovers, but it ain’t authentic Italian food.  Any true Italian will tell you that.

So as fortune would have it, while in my pursuit to find an authentic Italian restaurant, two blocks away from my home, a new Italian Restaurant called Fontana di Trevi opened.  Fontana di Trevi is located on 248-252 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ 07605.  Yes, you read right, there is an authentic Italian restaurant in Leonia, NJ.  My palette is still sensitive enough to spot the real authentic taste of Italian food that I so much enjoyed in Italy.  I have been there two times in three days.  What can I say, when I love something, I keep going back.

Last night, I brought a few friends with me to see what they thought of the food, and they loved it.

I haven’t tried many of the dishes but here are the ones that I ordered and loved: Calamari, Penne Vodka, Penne in Spicy Tomato Sauce (warning this is really spicy), Ravioli with Mushroom, Linguine with sweet and spicy sausage(this was a special for the day), and Salad di Trevi.  For dessert we had a chocolate soufflé and pear tart, which were both really good.  My wife ordered the Mahi Mahi and it was ok.  I realized that when at this restaurant just stick with the pasta.

Also to note that the price is a bit expensive.  A bowl of pasta will run you $14-$16.  The portions are small, which makes it even more authentic Italian.  When I was in Italy, the portions were much smaller than American standards.  So if you are a big eater order two bowls of pasta, or go to another restaurant.  This place is about the quality over the quantity.

If you are in the mood for an authentic Italian restaurant then please try Fontana di Trevi. Call them for a reservation 201.242.9042.  You won’t be disappointed.