Brando's

Name: Brando's
Address: 164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ, United States, 07712
Telephone: (732) 774-2222
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3726 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Brando's

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

Asbury Park

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.

The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.

Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(732) 774-2222
Website
http://www.brandosnj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Steven Botta
Catering
We offer upscale private parties
Private party facilities
Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability

Location
164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Area
Asbury Park
Cross Street
Cookman
Parking details
Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
Public transit
NJ Transit train directly accross the street.<br />Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
Entertainment
Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Popular dishes

Pasta E FagioliUS$9.00
Rustic Italian soup - pasta—organic cannellini beans
Zucchini FritteUS$10.00
Fresh sliced panko crusted zucchini - garlic aioli dipping sauce
Tuscan WingsUS$10.00
Free range jumbo chicken wings in extra virgin olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs, topped with caramelized onions
SpediniUS$12.00
Layered mozzarella with rustic Italian bread - lightly fried - lemon anchovy - caper white wine sauce
Beggars PursesUS$11.00
Crisp won-ton purses stuffed with sweet Italian sausage - ricotta- roasted peppers - garlic aioli - balsamic reduction
Crispy CalamariUS$13.00
Lightly fried serve with serrano peppers - savory marinara
Zuppa Di ClamsUS$16.00
Little neck clams - shaved fennel, red or white wine garlic basic broth
Clams OreganataUS$13.00
Little neck clams topped with roasted garlic and parsley
Mussels Fra DiavoloUS$16.00
Spicy plum tomato sauce, garlic, rosemary and Sicilian long hots
Jumbo Lump Crab And AvocadoUS$25.00
Jumbo lump crab, avocado, poached shrimp, lemon, mint
BurataUS$19.00
Prosciutto, mixed olives, crostini
Mozzarella CapreseUS$14.00
Imported buffalo mozzarella - baby tomatoes -roasted peppers - fresh basil
Meatball InsalataUS$14.00
Two fried meatballs, one in Sunday gravy and the other with extra virgin olive oil and roasted garlic, served with old school salad in a red wine vinaigrette
Polenta and MushroomsUS$15.00
Creamy polenta with butter and parmigiana-reggiano with mushrooms sautéed in marsala wine and shallots finished with truffle oil
Eggplant TowerUS$14.00
Eggplant fried in homemade bread crumbs, layered with fresh mozzarella and tomato, topped with arugula and a balsamic reduction

Insalata

Try Our Fresh Pasta

House SaladUS$10.00
Mixed baby greens - cucumber - tomato - onion - white balsamic
Beet SaladUS$12.00
Organic golden beets - whipped ricotta cheese - pistachio
Insalata CalabreseUS$12.00
Baby arugula with shaved fennel and red onion, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette and topped with parmigiano-reggiano and blood orange slices
Brando's WedgeUS$12.00
Crisp iceberg lettuce wedge - maytag chunky blue cheese dressing applewood smoked bacon
CarpaccioUS$15.00
Prime filet mignon, baby arugula- tossed in black truffle oil and topped with shaved parmigiano-reggiano
Antipasto All'ItalianaUS$16.00
italian cured meats and cheeses

Wood Oven Pizzette

Friday and Saturday served until 7pm

Classic NeapolitanUS$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, plum tomato and parmigiano-reggiano finished with extra virgin olive oil and basil
PalermoUS$16.00
Slow cooked plum tomato with roasted garlic and onions topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella and parmigiano-reggiano finished with extra virgin olive oil and basil
White TruffleUS$14.00
Fresh mozzarella - truffle - exotic mushrooms -ricotta - pesto drizzle
Prima Tartufi
Fresh mozzarella white pie with roasted garlic - grape tomato - extra virgin olive oil topped with arugula tossed in truffle oil- finished with prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano
CalabriaUS$18.00
Fresh mozzarella with roasted garlic - caramelized red onion and long hot peppers finished with extra virgin olive oil and parmigiano-reggiano

Pastas

gluten free and whole wheat pasta available upon request

Rigatoni VodkaUS$18.00
Crispy pancetta sauteed with shallots in a tomato cream sauce
Fusilli Alla PrimaveraUS$18.00
Fusilli pasta - medley of organic roasted vegetables - roasted garlic - Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
Pacheri MeatballsUS$20.00
Our classic meatballs and pasta "old school" topped with ricotta
Gnocchi "Three Way"US$19.00
Homemade ricotta basil gnocchi- savory marinara sauce- basil pesto creamy alfredo sauce
OrecchietteUS$20.00
Broccoli rabe and sausage
Linguini VongoleUS$20.00
Vongole finished with white wine - garlic -roasted garlic extra virgin olive oil
Rigatoni BologneseUS$22.00
Our famous classic bolognese - homemade ricotta
Bucatini Tomato And BasilUS$22.00
Fresh tomatoes slow cooked - infused with garlic and basil oil - finished with parmigiano -reggiano
Pasta Al FornoUS$26.00
Fusilli pasta - pancetta and shallots in a brandy cream sauce - topped with radicchio - baby shrimp finished with mozzarella and basil - served in a foil pouch
Linguini SinatraUS$28.00
Shrimp - scallops - clams - gaeta olives - capers - light marinara
Pappardelle ToscanaUS$29.00
Scallops - jumbo shrimp - spicy garlic sauce
Seafood Fra DiavoloUS$34.00
Shrimp - mussels - clams - lobster in a spicy red sauce - finished with extra virgin olive oil and basil over tagliatelle

Carne

Ask About Our 35 Day Dry Aged Steak Selection P/a

Chicken FranceseUS$22.00
Free range chicken breast francaise style - white asparagus - capers - white wine lemon sauce - crispy risotto ball
Chicken CapriccioUS$22.00
Free range chicken breasts sauteed in marsala wine - garlic - mushroomsasparagus tips - crispy risotto ball
Chicken SavoyUS$24.00
Bell & Evans chicken on the bone - balsamic reduction - parmesan garlic crust - crispy risotto ball
Chicken ScarparielloUS$26.00
Bell & Evans chicken on the bone sauteed with sausage - potato - bell and serrano peppers - lemon - herbs - garlic
Organic Hanger SteakUS$28.00
Organix raised hanger steak served sliced - smashed potato - organic root vegetables
Filet MignonUS$32.00
10oz prime filet - smashed potato - organic root vegetables - barolo demi
Pork Chop BrandoUS$26.00
14oz Berkshire pork chop - hot and sweet peppers - garlic - onions - bacon and onion potato tart
Veal CucinaUS$28.00
Pan sauteed veal scallopini - sweet and hot peppers - onions - white winekiss of marinara
Veal NapoleonUS$28.00
Medallions of veal scaloppini stacked with crimini mushrooms - savory wine truffle reduction - shoestring potatoes
Veal Chop FuocoUS$42.00
14oz prime veal chop simply seasoned and broiled - Italian long hot peppers - potato tart
Veal Chop MilaneseUS$42.00
Double cut prime milk fed veal chop pounded thin - lightly breaded arugula salad - baby tomatoes
Veal Chop ParmigianaUS$42.00
Double cut prime milk fed veal chop pounded thin - lightly breaded - savory marinara sauce - homemade mozzarella
Stuffed Veal ChopUS$42.00
Double cut prime milk fed veal chop stuffed with fresh figs - asiago cheese - wild mushroom cognac sauce - bacon potato tart

Pesce

Spicy Garlic ShrimpUS$30.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a spicy garlic sauce- risotto
Peasant ShrimpUS$30.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic and Sicilian olive oil - hot and sweet peppers - cannellini beans - white wine sauce - risotto ball
Chilean Sea BassUS$34.00
Eggplant caponata - shoestring sweet potatoes
TunaUS$30.00
WIld mushroom farrotto - sherry vinaigrette
ScallopsUS$32.00
Zucchini "3 way" risotto - pistachio brown butter
BrodettoUS$34.00
Lobster - scallops- fish of the day- jumbo shrimp - mussel - clams in a traditional Mediterranean tomato broth
BranzinoUS$34.00
Roasted whole Mediterranean sea bass - beluga black lentils - white wine - capers - lemon
Angry Lobster "Arrabiata"
Fresh Maine lobster in the shell - cut in pieces - sauteed in Sicilian olive oil - basil - hot pepper - garlic - white wine
- MP

Contorti

Italian Long Hot Peppers with GarlicUS$9.00
Crispy Risotto CakesUS$9.00
Potato TartUS$9.00
Asparagus Sauteed in Garlic and OilUS$9.00
Broccoli Rabe Sauteed in Garlic and OilUS$9.00
Mashed PotatoUS$9.00
Truffle RisottoUS$12.00
Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$20.00

What 3,726 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Great for fine wines
Monmouth
Good for special occasions
Monmouth
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brando's in Asbury Park is a standout Italian restaurant known for its "fantastic" service and "amazing" food. Consistently delivering a "stellar" dining experience, guests rave about the homemade gnocchi and veal dishes. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended by many patrons!

3,726 Reviews

C
Craig
Atlantic City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. A bit pricey however but you get what you pay for
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Christmas Luncheon
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Anthony
New York City
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We decided to give Brando’s a second chance. It’s the same rush rush rush. We get there an hour earlier to sit at the bar and 10 minutes before our reservation time, we are ordered off the bar, time to be seated. They assign one person to hover over the table to make sure your dining experience is moving along at a rapid pace. If you’re looking for a relaxing, no pressure, evening this is not the place. Food is good but atmosphere terrible. We ate at a table near the bar, noisy as heck. We wont be going back.
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William
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Problem is that when we arrived we asked if ok to sit at the bar and of course hostess said yes but now open table wants to charge me for not showing up .
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Paul
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very expensive, service was good. The food was not great for the price.
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Lucille
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Brand's is outstanding. I always look forward to going.
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Patti
VIP
New York City
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Waitstaff good , esp busboys. Food , outstanding , including mussel s, halibut, pork chop . Bartender was superb , a wonderful evening overall.
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annabel
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to Brando’s for special occasions because it’s that kind of place! We ordered the special pasta as an appetizer to share and it was excellent. Two had the special ossobucca, I had the stuffed veal chop as usual !!!, and our son had the veal special. We splurged on a red wine from the Planeta vineyard in Sicily and, well, that was so good we ordered a second bottle. The drinks at Brando’s are comparable to an upscale nyc bar. And the staff is superb as is the ambience.
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Susan
VIP
Atlantic City
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never had a bad meal at Brando’s and last night was delicious
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Karen
New Jersey
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and our waiter Mike was fantastic
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FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.7 stars by 3726 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Brando's

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

Asbury Park

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

Cross Street
Cookman
Area
Asbury Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
Public transit
NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Steven Botta
Entertainment
Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.brandosnj.com/
Phone number
(732) 774-2222
Catering
We offer upscale private parties
Private party facilities
Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability

Brando's

Brando's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Pistachio Caramel Ice Cream Cake

Meatball Insalata

Antipasta

Pasta E FagioliUS$9.00

Zucchini FritteUS$10.00

Tuscan WingsUS$10.00

SpediniUS$12.00

Beggars PursesUS$11.00

Crispy CalamariUS$13.00

Zuppa Di ClamsUS$16.00

Clams OreganataUS$13.00

Mussels Fra DiavoloUS$16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab And AvocadoUS$25.00

BurataUS$19.00

Mozzarella CapreseUS$14.00

Meatball InsalataUS$14.00

Polenta and MushroomsUS$15.00

Eggplant TowerUS$14.00

Insalata

House SaladUS$10.00

Beet SaladUS$12.00

Insalata CalabreseUS$12.00

Brando's WedgeUS$12.00

CarpaccioUS$15.00

Antipasto All'ItalianaUS$16.00

Wood Oven Pizzette

Classic NeapolitanUS$12.00

PalermoUS$16.00

White TruffleUS$14.00

Prima Tartufi

CalabriaUS$18.00

Pastas

Rigatoni VodkaUS$18.00

Fusilli Alla PrimaveraUS$18.00

Pacheri MeatballsUS$20.00

Gnocchi "Three Way"US$19.00

OrecchietteUS$20.00

Linguini VongoleUS$20.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$22.00

Bucatini Tomato And BasilUS$22.00

Pasta Al FornoUS$26.00

Linguini SinatraUS$28.00

Pappardelle ToscanaUS$29.00

Seafood Fra DiavoloUS$34.00

Carne

Chicken FranceseUS$22.00

Chicken CapriccioUS$22.00

Chicken SavoyUS$24.00

Chicken ScarparielloUS$26.00

Organic Hanger SteakUS$28.00

Filet MignonUS$32.00

Pork Chop BrandoUS$26.00

Veal CucinaUS$28.00

Veal NapoleonUS$28.00

Veal Chop FuocoUS$42.00

Veal Chop MilaneseUS$42.00

Veal Chop ParmigianaUS$42.00

Stuffed Veal ChopUS$42.00

Pesce

Spicy Garlic ShrimpUS$30.00

Peasant ShrimpUS$30.00

Chilean Sea BassUS$34.00

TunaUS$30.00

ScallopsUS$32.00

BrodettoUS$34.00

BranzinoUS$34.00

Angry Lobster "Arrabiata"

Contorti

Italian Long Hot Peppers with GarlicUS$9.00

Crispy Risotto CakesUS$9.00

Potato TartUS$9.00

Asparagus Sauteed in Garlic and OilUS$9.00

Broccoli Rabe Sauteed in Garlic and OilUS$9.00

Mashed PotatoUS$9.00