Ulivo

4.5

156 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

We are a farm to table authentic Italian restaurant. All the dishes are chef inspired and created with love using freshest ingredients that will be locally sourced.
Executive chef Marco D'Amico

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Tue–Fri 12:00–13:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(908) 323-2745
Website
http://www.ulivonj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marco Damico
Catering
Catering available on and off premises for all occasions including weddings
Private party facilities
Wine tasting, Menu tasting, cooking classes, Bridle showers, Baby showers, birthday parties, private chef, corporate events or any special occasion.

Location
405 US Highway 22, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Area
Whitehouse
Cross Street
US-22 East between Van Horne Rd and Lake Dr
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Crab Cake
King lump crab meat, crispy risotto cake, avocado, tomato sesame aioli
Ricotta Tasting
Local ricotta, prosciutto di parma, castelvetrano olives, parmesan, truffle crostino e.v.o
Polipo
Grilled octopus, polenta incata, roasted vegetables, crispy panetta, wild arugula
Lamb Raviolo
Braised lamb, chianti piemontese, mint, root vegetables
Degustazione Salisiccia
Sausage tasting, truffle parmesan crostino seared house mozzarella
Ulivo Calamari
Crispy squid, olives, calabrian peppers, olive oil, lemon zest
Pancetta di Maiale
Berkshire pork belly, wild mushroom mouse, barolo, minted turnips
Cozze allo Zafferano
Maine mussels, saffron, tarragon, ground sausage tomato confit

Salads

Arugula Salad
Wild arugula, radish, apple, cranberries, gorgonzola, prosecco vinaigrette
Mista
Organic mixed greens, cinnamon pears, crispy goat cheese, grapefruit dressing
Cavolo Riccio
Kale, orange, walnuts, ricotta salata, radicchio, balsamico, olive oil
Romano di Parma
Baby romaine wrapped with parma prosciutto, crema di gorgonzola, vincotto

Pasta

Quadrato di Manzo
Short ribs lasagna, bechamel, tomato, mozzarella
Risotto allo Zafferano
Arborio rice, porcini mushroom, saffron, parmesan
Risotto al L'Inchiostro di Seppia con L'Agostini
Squid ink arborio rice, shrimp, lemon flakes, smoked paprika
Spaghetti con Bietola
Beet spaghetti, olio toscano, steamed kale, robiola cheese, toasted pine nuts
Gramigna Olivata di Olive Pugliesi
Curly pasta coated with cerignola black olives, pesto, pine nuts, Swiss chard, ricotta salata
Zuppetto di Mare con Linguini
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, and little neck clams over linguini, garlic, tomato pulp, e.v.o, basil chilli crostini
Pappadelle Emiliane
Hand crafted ribbon pasta, in a classis Emilia-Romagna bolognese

Entrees

Halibut Carbonato
Pan roasted pacific halibut, dill foam, candied orange, salsa verde
Tortini di Salmone
Cerignola olive pesto, rolled salmon, dehydrated lemon, velvety pastinaca
Filetto di Manzo
Sauteed filet mignon, Russian river pinot noir, roasted vegetables
Lombatello di Manzo
Hanger steak, roasted cauliflower, brandy orange, purple potatoes
Branzino Grigliato
Grilled Mediterranean bass, rainbow carrots, parsley chili oil
Scallops
Maine scallops, tomato herb pearls, jellied grapefruit
Pastured Chicken
Lima farm crispy chicken, truffle potato, asparagus, chicken jus

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ulivo offers a delightful dining experience with "superb food" and "excellent service." Chef Marco's creative dishes, featuring "freshest ingredients," consistently impress patrons. The welcoming atmosphere, "intimate" setting, and BYOB policy enhance the experience. While some note slower service on busy nights, the "amazing" cuisine and "warm-hearted" staff make it a must-visit.

156 Reviews

JY
JYWine VIP
San Diego30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic experience. The menu is always fresh and featuring new items in addition to familiar favorites. The specials are always great. Chef Marco is top-notch and truly understands hospitality and what makes a terrific restaurant experience. BYOB is really nice as well. Highly recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Ulivo. Food is superb and we always enjoy time there. It is BYOB which is great as well.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Ulivo! It was fantastic! The food and service was excellent! I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant! We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding BYO that we will definitely be back to. Freshest ingredients, great value, lovely ownership.
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DTAGS
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here. The asparagus/pea ravioli with Cajun shrimp was to die for. A perfect combination full of flavor.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always great experience. Food was amazing, well seasoned, fresh and tasty. Waitress was very nice and knowledgeable gave great suggestions. We had a great time, we will be back shortly.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been meaing to try Ulivo for a while now and we're glad we finally paid them a visit. The food was amazing and so was the service. Great overall experience, we may even host a private event here. We can't wait to go back and try more of the menu.
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Nicole
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quant and cozy. Delicious food and excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Ulivo. Chef Marco is an amazing chef who comes up with very creative and innovative dishes. Everything is always delicious and fresh!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals in the area! The short rib lasagna was incredible. Also had hazelnut cake and it was delicious. Wonderful service and beautiful decor. Can see where it might get loud when full but it wasn’t too bad while we were there. Definitely a new go to place for me!
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Ulivo is rated 4.5 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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405 US Highway 22, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

Additional information

Cross Street
US-22 East between Van Horne Rd and Lake Dr
Area
Whitehouse
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Tue–Fri 12:00–13:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marco Damico
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.ulivonj.com/
Phone number
(908) 323-2745
Catering
Catering available on and off premises for all occasions including weddings
Private party facilities
Wine tasting, Menu tasting, cooking classes, Bridle showers, Baby showers, birthday parties, private chef, corporate events or any special occasion.

Ulivo

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Appetizers

Crab Cake

Ricotta Tasting

Polipo

Lamb Raviolo

Degustazione Salisiccia

Ulivo Calamari

Pancetta di Maiale

Cozze allo Zafferano

Salads

Arugula Salad

Mista

Cavolo Riccio

Romano di Parma

Pasta

Quadrato di Manzo

Risotto allo Zafferano

Risotto al L'Inchiostro di Seppia con L'Agostini

Spaghetti con Bietola

Gramigna Olivata di Olive Pugliesi

Zuppetto di Mare con Linguini

Pappadelle Emiliane

Entrees

Halibut Carbonato

Tortini di Salmone

Filetto di Manzo

Lombatello di Manzo

Branzino Grigliato

Scallops

Pastured Chicken

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