Johnny G's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria — Restaurant in Toms River

First of all, ask yourself…why would I take the time to write a review when there are so many other things I could be doing? It’s very simple, really. I just had a fantastic experience at JOHNNY G’S… and I would love for everyone to have the same! From the moment I walked in the door the young woman behind the counter was so welcoming and kind, it made me feel totally at home. I had just gone swimming, so I was very hungry…so I ordered the eggplant Parm and also the fettuccine Alfredo! I know, you’ll probably laugh when you hear that I ordered a diet root beer to go with it, but hey- to each his own! Anyways, both dishes were absolutely delicious! The eggplant Parm was so fresh, and the sauce was just right – not too sweet and not too salty. I’m pure Italian, so I know about sauce! The chef came out to ask how things were and I’m pretty sure the owner checked in on me as he walked by. Everyone was so nice-it’s the kind of place you just feel like family instantly. I’m not getting any kickbacks or anything for writing this and I don’t know anyone who works there, in case you’re wondering. I simply feel enthusiastic when I enjoy delicious food, and really outstanding service. Let’s face it, this day and age- people being warm and caring is such a blessing! Thank you to everyone...

Absolute money pit! I am in disbelief over the encounter I just had. I have ordered simple things from this place in the past. There is no doubt that the food is good. However, I just paid $27 for a shrimp scampi entrée only to have nothing but 6 pieces of shrimp in a tin and a small side salad delivered. No pasta, no rice, nothing. I thought for sure this must have been a mistake. I called Johnny G's to have it corrected. I was then transferred to the most condescending, sexist man I have spoken to in quite some time. He "informed" me that this is what the entrée is "sweetheart" and that he did not know what I wanted him to do about it. I am honestly seeing red! I obviously realize that shrimp scampi is shrimp cooked in white wine, butter, and garlic. I am also smart enough to realize that an entrée of shrimp scampi is never just the shrimp. It is typically accompanied with a healthy helping of pasta, or rice, or a at best a large salad especially if it is $27 at a pizzeria! I thought with covid-19 we should support local businesses' and that the money spent would be well worth it, but I will NEVER give another penny to this establishment. Hard...

I order from here all the time and I really enjoy their food. I looked online and saw that they had ricotta stuff crust pizza. My family was excited so we order a stuffed crust half plain half pepperoni pizza. I went in to pick up the pizza and when I got home my family noticed there was ham in the crust. Online on the menu it does not mention having ham. My family does not eat ham. I called the store and told the same person I had gotten the pizza from and he said that it does come with ham and I told him that we do not eat ham so the pizza will be wasted and all he said back was "next time ask for no ham". I was unaware it had ham in it so how would I know to ask for no ham if the menu does not even mention it having ham. And it is a shame that they are unwilling to fix my order or make me a new pizza. I should have kept the five dollars I tipped on my...