Buon Appetito Essex

We had a delightful dining experience at your establishment, enjoying the authentic Italian cuisine. The service was exceptional, and the food was outstanding. The veal trio was particularly delicious and tender. While the crème brûlée was a bit thicker than anticipated, receiving a 6/10, all other dishes, from the stuffed shells to the clams casino, were excellent. We look forward to returning.

This past weekend we had my dad's surprise 70th birthday and retirement party. That staff was absolutely incredible and made the day so much easier and stress free. The food was amazing and the prices were equally great. I can't thank them enough for the wonderful service they provided! Definitely a must go!!!!

Wow wow wow! This restaurant BLEW us away! We were looking for a restaurant to go to for our anniversary dinner and have driven past this place a bunch of times. I went to check the reviews and honestly the reviews were so good that I thought they couldn’t be real haha I thought people that knew the owners had to be leaving them. But we decided to try it out. Let me tell you these are all real genuine reviews! The food was insanely delicious!! I got the Chesapeake pasta and it was the best one I’ve ever had. My husband said the best pasta he’s ever had in his life, and we met while working at a really nice Italian restaurant lol. It was creamy, just enough old bay, has GIANT lumps of crab meat, scallops and HUGE shrimp. The steak was also insanely good, you know when you get a steak and

Food was great! Service was great, owner even stopped by to see how everything was for us. Husband LOVED the claims casino, says this place has the best claims casink he's ever had! Everything we ordered, claims, lobster ravioli, chicken Piccacta, steak and (im not sure which pasta dish my husband ordered), all turned out amazing! Will definitely return and refer other people to the restaurant.

Buon Appetito Essex is a warm, inviting Italian spot that feels great whether you’re out for a casual dinner or celebrating something special. The menu has a nice mix of Italian favorites — from hearty pastas and steak to seafood and classic favorites like chicken parmigiana — and most dishes are well-prepared and flavorful. Pasta sauces are rich, portions are generous, and there are daily specials that make each visit feel fresh. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between cozy and slightly upscale without feeling stiff, and the staff tends to be friendly and attentive. Lots of locals love it for its comfortable vibe and tasty food, whether dining in or getting takeout. It’s a dependable choice if you want classic Italian-American cuisine with good service in a relaxed setting.