Belford Bistro

Went Friday night and my waitress didn’t give me any water. She didn’t offer me bread either. Table next to me got bread and their water. I was left sitting there. She was busy chatting with another customer who was leaving and complimented what she was wearing. Still no water. I had to ask another waiter for any water. Asked for a hot water and they never brought it. I ordered their salmon and it tasted so fishy. Last time I went on a day it wasn’t busy and had a wonderful time with the other waitress who works there full time but she had no tables. I get it’s hectic on a Friday night but why did other tables get service or even their water while I was left with an empty glass?

Hands down my favorite restaurant in NJ! The service is always incredible, everyone is so warm, friendly, and helpful, the decor is so lovely, especially during the holidays, the atmosphere is so inviting and the perfect blend of upscale and homey, and the food is just incredible. There is so much flavor, skill, and love packed into every dish, and Chef Kurt’s knowledge and talent is obvious when you take that bite. The spicy rigatoni is my absolute favorite dish, it’s worth everything you can give it. Thank you to the entire Bistro team, especially Danielle, Alex, and Chef Kurt, for making our experience so special. We already can’t wait to go back!

Revisited this place after many years and it is still very good. A great date night cozy venue. BYOB. Don’t forget because the dive liquor store nearby best wine is SIMI 😬 The spicy rigatoni was delicious. The homemade goat cheese ravioli with blistered tomatoes was excellent too.

Wow! Baby arugula salad was fresh, not overly dressed & fabulous! Butternut squash soup was thick, buttery & delicious! Spicy rigatoni with eggplant was so so tasty. Special Pumpkin tortellini was very savory. Cider donut topped with ice cream was delectable. Chocolate peanut butter cup was outstanding. BYOB & you better get a reservation as this is as delicious of a restaurant Monmouth County has! Can’t wait to get back! 😋

My husband and I frequent the Belford Bistro, a local spot and it is always fabulous! There is festive holiday décor, reasonable prices, and BYOB, which is always a win. The food is excellent. A couple of must try’s- Scallop appetizer with Pork Belly, Mussels and Angry Shrimp with gnocchi! The staff is always friendly and attentive. Can not say enough great things about The Belford Bistro!