02/15/08

Great appeziters and entrees.

by food4ever2

The food is great, the appeziters are so good esp. the calamari. Portions are very large so be prepared to share. Highly recommeded to go to.

• Pros: food, service
• Cons: parking, needing to wait- resturant not large enough

06/01/09

Wow,wow!

by CSMobileUser2

Always so full with people. Yummy food. Service is fine! Great party rooms.

09/05/08

Good Food and Laughs

by marca1976

I've been coming here since I was a kid. I am now 31 and this place has changed quite a bit. I always remembered it as the italian "sports" restaurant because of all the memoribilia hanging on the walls. I think that was what I loved most, besides the food. That was before they made the "upscale" side to the left of the entrance. Over the years, the service has lacked significantly. I recall times eating here and having rude waiters who were always in a rush. I had my bachelor party here in 2006, but the service was great. Perhaps beacuse they had a party of 20? I guess I come back here once in a blue because it brings back memories of when my parents would take me here for birthdays & graduations. If you're looking to do a big party or celebration this is the place. If you want an intimate date with the girlfriend or wife, go some place else. It seems that they cater better to bigger parties than to a partiy of 2. Food portions are generous (chicken/veal parm, manicotti, Lasagna) and always tasty, so you wont go home hungry. I cant give a 1/2 star rating, so I'll give it a 3 1/2 instead of a 4.

• Pros: Big place, great ambience
• Cons: rushed service, crowded on weekends

05/03/08

Tasty food, Awful Service

by UncleAlbert

I've come here at lunch and for dinner on weekdays and weekends. The service is often rude. At this point in NYC, that's 'nuff said in my book. Try Fratelli's on Eastchester for similar quality with better service and a more intimate feel--not that that's hard given this monstrosity of a restaurant.

• Pros: Tasty pastas, pizza.
• Cons: Expensive, wasn't seated within an hour of estimated time. Other times waiter has been insufferably rude.

02/21/08

Generous portions

by VSG211

I've been to F & J's a few times and the food has always been delicious. The atmosphere is great and even though you have to look for parking (unless you valet park) it is definitely worth going. My only dislike is that they don't accept credit cards. Who pays with cash anymore????? I would probably go more often if they did but once in awhile will do.

• Cons: NO CREDIT CARDS

Editorial Review by Marcella Veneziale

by Contributor

Italian restaurant, open since 1970, competes for the Arthur Avenue crowd and serves up gargantuan portions of classic dishes like gnocchi.

04/24/07

Delicious! Outstanding!

by curlysues27

F & J Pine Tavern is one of the Bronx's best secrets! Food is AMAZING...it beats a lot of places on arthur avenue and mulberry street. The decor is adorable and service is great. Went last night....the salad was perfect, eggplant was soooo good, and also the brick oven pizza rocked! Prices are extremely reasonable also. If you come to the Bronx, this is a definite place to stop at!

• Pros: Delicious Food, Reasonable Prices, Adorable Ambience
• Cons: Nothing!

12/26/06

Great food, great atmosphere.

by melaychick

My family and I have been to this restaurant several times and everytime we get great food and service. The portions are out of control! You can not eat an entire entree by yourself in one sitting- so split or expect to take it home. Dinner time on weekends are particularly busy so make reservations.

• Pros: great food, large portions
• Cons: waiting when crowded

11/21/06

Broiled Seafood Combo

by lalocaliz

The food is great and you get plenty of it!! You will definitely leave with a "doggy bag". Large portions. Try the Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio...highly recommended.

• Pros: Food is great
• Cons: RESERVATIONS A MUST!

04/28/06

Bronx Finest

by rosann517

I love this restaurant. The food is great, just do not try to go on a Saturday night after 5pm. The ambiance is great, there is valet parking (for a tip) and if you want something nice but aren't in the mood to hit Manhattan, it's a good spot. I hate that they don't accept plastic. Cash only.

• Pros: Family Style, Nice ambiance, Great Food
• Cons: Cash only, CrowdedWeekend Nights