3 reviews

1. Joline Mengel  

   on January 12, 2015
   

   You know it's a good lunch spot when all the tables are full and you have to stand around with your tray full of food waiting for people to leave.  (Folks, stop your yappin', eat your food, and get back to work).  The Italian food is good here.  I would say that it is comparable to V&T in hackey-sack.  Clementes is better though.

   Why am I giving 4 stars when I gave V&T only 3.  Well, this place is kind of hidden; on the bottom floor of a non-descript office building in Moonachie.  So only people in the know, eat here.  They were originally located on State Street in hackensack.  But they relocated a few years ago without any notice.  My colleagues tracked down this place.  An extra star for the delicious food while staying on the down low.

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2. Edwin Mcmillon  

   on June 26, 2015
   

   If you're looking for great Italian food with a minimalist atmosphere, Paradiso is it.

   This is as authentic as it gets when it comes to Homestyle Italian food. They serve good portion sizes. Everything I've tried has been tasty. There are daily specials that change regularly. Some dishes are made to order, but most are a la carte. The Shrimp Parmesan is probably my favorite. You really can't go wrong with any of their  offerings though. They know what they're doing in the kitchen. The food can sometimes be light on the salt, but that's nothing the shakers located at each table can't fix.

   The people here can be very nice, but I've noticed that it's not consistent. Most of the men working here seem like they're always in a bad mood. I've also seen the staff be pushy for you to order quickly during peak hours. Normally, I would understand and agree with that to keep the line moving. However you really can't see the daily menu or any of the dishes until you're already at the counter. There are no waiters. You just order, get your food, and seat yourself. It's an efficient system, especially for those on a limited lunch break.

   This place is located inside of an office building and feels very much like a cafeteria. Despite having a door that leads onto a main street, most people will not notice it unless they look closely. The furniture inside looks like stuff you would buy from Walmart. There's no decorations aside from some pictures of celebrities that have visited the location and statues that feel a little out of place. Everything is kept is very clean and the tables are positioned far enough apart to give you some personal space. The crowd is usually a balanced mix of blue collar and white collar workers.

   Decent pricing here. You can get your fill for under $10. For the quality of food that you get, they could easily charge more.

   Food: 5/5
   Service: 3/5
   Environment: 3/5
   Price: 3/5

   At the end of it all, you will leave with warm Italian family experience.

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3. Nikita Burkhardt  

   on June 7, 2016
   

   I was looking for some Italian food and this place came up in my search.

   Authentic Italian food, served cafeteria style.

   I've tried the chicken francaise, chicken parmesan, and beef stew. I almost tried the chicken piccata, but they ran out (more on that later). Each entree comes with your choice of rice or pasta. Its a pretty good sized serving, but the amount varies on who is serving you, your food. The entrees have a home cooked taste, and are moderately priced.

   They have daily specials going on, throughout the week. They are very busy during lunch hours and they tend to run out of food if you get there too late. They also close early in the afternoon.

   Location is easy to miss, as its located at the bottom of an office building, and it doesn't have much signage to see it from the street.

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