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Known especially for having the finest Italian food prepared with the very freshest of ingredients, Tardi's award-winning cuisine now celebrates its 35th anniversary year in business. The Tardi family thanks God, and all their loyal customers for their success over the years. At Tardi's, concern is all about the customer's enjoyment, and so to ensure their dining pleasure, we employ a very professional, well-trained, courteous, and friendly staff, always at the service of their patrons. At Tardi's, you're always "Dining with Friends!" We are located near Cattus Island, in the Bellcrest Plaza on Fischer Blvd. In Toms River, NJ
PRICE RANGE
$8 - $34
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian
FEATURES
Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB
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Reviewed 4 days ago

First time here. Both my husband and myself enjoyed ourselves . Nice little spot. Geo was great server. Very attentive . Food was killer and HOT!!!! We will be back than you!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent menu with plenty of choices and specials. The food was amazing and the service spot on. Highly recommend a reservation as it is a smaller establishment.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 16, 2024

This is a quaint and cozy spot for an absolutely delicious Italian meal. We have been Tardi’s fans for years. You must make a reservation and it’s a BYO, which is even better! Tardi’s never disappoints!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed January 3, 2024 via mobile

Surprising find in TR. food was delicious, service at a high level. Great flow of customers, many seemed to be regulars. Ample portions of well prepared, fresh food made is happy.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed December 20, 2023

Unassuming from outside and although layout is efficient for the amount of tables the food was beyond expectations and amazing! The place was very clean and the staff was excellent. Will be back!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 6, 2023

GREAT food, GRAT service, GREAT ATMOSPHERE, and most of all AMAZING WAITER, Dylan. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 6, 2023

Another hidden gem in Toms River, NJ. We have heard about this place from a few friends so we finally decided to try it out. I must say...glad we finally did! Don't let the location fool you. The food was delicious. The best shrimp scampi....Our server, Dylan (and everyone else) was very attentive. It's small inside so I highly recommend making reservations. Its BYOB too. Cannot wait to go bad...More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed November 30, 2023

We were pleasantly surprised. Never heard of this place until our friends asked us to go to dinner for my husband's birthday. It was wonderful! From the staff to the food, everything was perfect. The portions are plentiful and everything was very fresh. We will...definitely be back!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 25, 2023

1st time on recommendation from friends and they didn't disappoint. Even with a large party of 30 people a head of us. We were seated on time with our reservation, Brianna our server was amazing as well as the food, which our portions were huge!...Can't wait to go back!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 13, 2023

I don't understand the 5 star ratings for this place. I've been twice in the past 6 months. Plus - Reservations were honored on time. Service was outstanding. The staff knows how to pace properly and be attentive without being intrusive. Minus - The food....Too much quantity and not enough quality. It wasn't bad. It was just bland. I don't like salty food but it all could have used more seasoning of some sort. Every dish fell short on flavor. Not worth a third try for us.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 3, 2023

This spot is great for having real authentic Italian food. We tried this place out for my mom's birthday and the whole family loved everything from the bread to the mussels to the pasta and chicken to the cheesecake; it was all so tasty. The...restaurant feels very cozy inside. Our waiter was excellent and the service really was the best. I will definitely be going there again!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 24, 2023

This place is so good I’m writing this while I’m still here! From appetizers to dessert Mike and his staff are amazing as the food! I give it a 6 out if 5 stars! Reservations are a must and a must try if you’ve never...been!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 13, 2023

Tardi's is a gem nestled in a rather unlikely spot. We have been here a few times before, and every visit is a delight. It's a small Italian restaurant that allows for an attentive staff and meals prepared to perfection. Their veal dishes are our...favorites, always thin, tender, and plentiful. To use my husband's words, the food at Tardi's is "a little bit better than perfect!"More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 25, 2023

Visited twice, August and September. Very crowded both times. Very loud, unable to hear your tablemate. BYOB is a good thing. The complimentary salad is a single layer of lettuce leaves, half a cherry tomato, with a very good creamy Italian house dressing. We skipped...apps because we had been at a happy hour elsewhere. Most entrees start around $25 and escalate from there. A shrimp and cod special was $48. Dinner is served on large platters, but they are mostly pasta swimming in sauce. Not all the pastas are homemade. Both times our bill was about $70 for basically two servings of macaroni. Overall; good but not great.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 9, 2023

We had another excellent dining experience. Dylan was our waiter and was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the mussels and calamari appetizers. We also loved our entrees. We had the stuffed pork chop, sole francaise and the cod & shrimp special. All portions were...very generous. We had leftovers.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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