A hidden gem- one of the few restaurants you can get into on a weekend down the shore without an outrageous wait but with really good food! Fried calamari wasn't my favorite but the mushroom gnocchi was so good I had to go back to order it again the following weekend!

Service. Food. All terrific. This place runs like a well oiled machine. Lucky to get Toni as waitress.

I visited this restaurant with my father for dinner, and we chose to sit in the bar area. The place was nicely air-conditioned, which was a relief on a hot day. I ordered the calzone, while my father opted for the calamari. Unfortunately, the server brought his meal out quite a while before mine, which was a bit disappointing as we couldn't enjoy most of our meal together. However, the calzone was generously sized and very filling, especially for the price. Despite the timing issue, I did enjoy my meal and left feeling satisfied. Next time, I'd probably order from the main restaurant menu rather than the bar menu in hopes of a better experience in terms of timing. Nonetheless, the quality of the food definitely justifies a return visit.

As a former Bradley resident, I love coming back and visiting local spots. Some good friends told us we need to go here and we have been a couple of times recently. The place is very nice inside - comfortable and quaint. We usually opt for the bar area with tables. Service has been good every time and we really feel welcome. It's that old school Italian hospitality that does it! The pizza is phenomenal!! There are many excellent pizzerias in the area but this just hits the spot! I highly suggest trying it! We look forward to many more delicious meals in the near future!

Interesting old school Italian restaurant that needs a few fixes. First off, food is very good here. I wish entrees came with a small salad like the old school places always do but not here. Bar side of the place is more happening. Dining room side is nice but kind of a boring atmosphere. The music they play has to be upgraded, it's so outdated and painful to listen to while you are trying to eat. I've been here twice but probably won't ever sit in the dining side again just because the music hurts your ears and brain. Also there is a wine fridge smack in the front of the dining room, it has the brightest white lights inside of it that blind anyone in the dining room who don't have their back to it. The entire meal imagine awful music and blinding light in your eyes. Management please turn off the light inside the wine fridge and update the music, it's not 1931. Another weird thing here is they keep the front door wide open to the street, it's the middle of winter so anytime someone new enters the place a blast of frigid air fills the dining room. These are all annoying things that are easily fixed, turn off wine fridge light, update the cheesy old Italian worn out soundtrack and close the front door so people aren't freezing Inside. The food here is very good. Good flavor and execution. Portions are decent sized but for the prices should come with a salad. Service is ok but servers should come around to the table more often. We had a 30 minute gap trying to get our check which was odd since the place was practically empty. Atmosphere is important in a place that has good food. A few minor tweaks could make this place better. 4 stars because the food tastes good, could be 5 with tweaks mentioned. Go try this place!!!

We were walking down Main Street in Bradley Beach while checking out reviews for dinner. We decided to give this place a try and so glad we did. You can choose sitting in the bar area with a guitar player this evening or go into the dining area for a more intimate dining. We were greeted with warm rolls and olive oil with some parsley to dip. There were so many choices I had the special which was halibut over polenta with a side of mixed vegetables. Hubby ordered the Branzino. We were both very pleased with our choices. We will definitely be back!

Pagano's capped off my summer in the best way possible: by reigniting childhood memories of authentic Italian food, served in an old-school atmosphere with the family-type service to match. It's no wonder that I raved about Pagano's being the best Italian food I had all-year. The bread rolls were obviously made fresh-to-order, served with high-quality olive oil adorned with parsley. Then the clams on the half shell provided the exceptional value of market-fresh clams served simply while still being presented well. The star of the show was the seafood special: massive, likely U-10 or U-15, shrimp and scallops tossed in an authentic puttanesca sauce brimming with flavor from capers. Toss this over housemade fettucine and this is the type of Italian dish that brings a tear to my Italian eye. The tequila-based cocktail was also prepared well and replaced swiftly when I had an incident while reaching for the bread if I remember correctly. It's no wonder they have a rich history going on forty years, as they have retained the old-school charm and service that for the most part only New York natives can remember. I can also appreciate the cast of characters that comes through the door, many of which also being New York/New Jersey-bred Italian, which reminded me of the family I grew up around. A limoncello cake was equally as enjoyable, as was a delicious espresso/gelato-combined drink. This was in stark contrast to the chain Italian food I had the night prior, while tasting infinitely better at the same overall price point. Pagano's reminded me of what truly good Italian food tastes like, and the restaurant deserves a top rating for that.

BRADLEY BEACH: a local favorite right on Main Street, Pagano's UVA Restaurant and Wine Bar has picturesque outdoor dining in the front that is dog friendly! They also offer a new experience with the seasonal pop-up Two Day Tiki Bar! Located outside in the back of the restaurant, leashed dogs are allowed to join you for a tiki drink menu and food from the main restaurant. Covered by a tent and decorated like a tropical getaway, it is fun to hear live music, eat fantastic food, have a drink from their special cocktail menu, and meet other pups. When we went, the puppy guests kept coming in and we were so excited. Our server, Kristen, was just as excited as we were to see all the pups and she was great making sure we were taken care of. Doggie water bowls are provided! The menus feature delicious Italian cuisine and Brie's Mom is still dreaming about the cavatelli. There is also a 2-page wine list, weekly specials, and happy hour. Check their website for current hours for the main restaurant and the tiki bar.