Amorina Ristorante Italiano — Restaurant in Marlboro Township

Joe & Colleen, the former owners of Il Giardinello in Toms River, NJ, have brought their culinary magic to Monmouth County with the opening of Amorina — a brand new Italian restaurant located on Main St in Marlboro, NJ, that’s already making a wonderful first impression.

The moment you walk in, you can tell how much thought and care went into creating this space. The interior is completely new — elegant, modern, and aesthetically pleasing, setting the tone for a beautiful dining experience.

Chef Joe prepares every dish with love, and it truly shows. I started with the shrimp Amorina, which was flavorful and perfectly cooked, followed by a warm and comforting bowl of pasta fagioli. For my main course, I enjoyed a grouper oreganata special — I’m so glad I ordered it, every bite was delicious. Next came the chicken scarpariello and the classic Bolognese, both hearty and full of authentic flavor.

As a lovely gesture, I was served a complimentary fruit plate while waiting for dessert — a trio of excellence: a crispy cannoli, a soft and flavorful pistachio ricotta cake, and a standout homemade tiramisu.

Everything from the service to the food felt genuine and heartfelt. Since this is a brand-new restaurant, I highly recommend giving Amorina a try. I have no doubt it’s going to become a Monmouth...

We had dinner at this new restaurant tonight, and it was absolutely delicious! We ordered the veal Parmesan on the bone and the Flounder Provinciole — both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The food had those wonderful old-school Italian flavors that are hard to find these days; it actually reminded me of eating dinner at Patsy’s in New York City.

The restaurant has a cozy, modern, and welcoming atmosphere, and the acoustics are great — you can actually have a conversation without shouting. It’s also a BYOB, which is a big plus! The owners were so friendly and delightful to talk to. The desserts looked amazing — we didn’t have any this time, but other patrons were raving about them.

We can’t wait to go back and try more dishes from the menu, and we’re truly wishing them all the best in this new endeavor in their Marlboro location ! (Attaching a few photos of our...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My husband and I had dinner here recently and absolutely loved it! The food was amazing — full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. We had also decided to have them cater our next event, and they did not disappoint. The catering was just as delicious and perfectly organized. Highly recommend this restaurant for both dining in and catering — truly outstanding food...