Cotto

Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review. Reading comments like this truly means the world to our team. We put a tremendous amount of care into every detail of the menu, from our handmade pastas to our whole fish preparations, so it’s wonderful to hear that intention came through during your visit. We’re especially happy you enjoyed the spaghetti verde and the branzino. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Daniela and Dylan as well — they’ll both be thrilled to hear they helped make your experience memorable. Thank you again for dining with us and for recognizing what we aim to create at Cotto: not just a meal, but an experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.

Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the service, focaccia, clams, rigatoni, and especially the halibut. We also appreciate your comments regarding the chicken. Our preparation is a bit unconventional — the chicken is fully trimmed and rewrapped with the skin, sous vide for 6 hours, and then roasted to achieve a very crisp exterior while keeping the meat juicy throughout. It’s served over fregola in our fra diavolo sauce, which does carry some spice and is intended to complement the richness of the dish. That said, we understand flavor preferences vary, and we appreciate the honest feedback as we continue refining and improving every plate we serve. Thank you again for giving us a try, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and that your experience with us stood out as one of your top dining experiences in New Jersey. It’s wonderful to know that each course—from the focaccia to the strawberry and fennel salad, grilled octopus, and your mains—left such a strong impression. Our team puts a lot of care into sourcing ingredients and crafting each dish, so your kind words truly mean a lot. We’re also glad you appreciated the open kitchen experience and BYOB atmosphere—it’s something we love sharing with our guests, whether they’re celebrating a special night out or just enjoying great food together. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!