Welcome to Ponte Vecchio
"Ponte Vecchio" in Old Bridge, NJ is a classy Italian restaurant offering a variety of appetizers, soups, and salads. With a focus on seafood options and traditional Italian staples, this BYOB establishment is perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Customers praise the attentive staff and seamless service, as well as the accommodating private rooms for larger parties. The menu may require a bit of exploration for gluten-free options, but the flavorful dishes like salmon, chicken parm, and scallops with risotto are worth it. While the decor may be dated, the consistent quality of food and reasonable prices make Ponte Vecchio a reliable choice for classic Southern Italian cuisine with a seafood twist.
- 3863 County Rd 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857, United States3863 County Rd 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857, United States Hotline: +1 732-607-1650
If you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on seafood, look no further than Ponte Vecchio in Old Bridge, NJ. This restaurant offers a wide range of options, from appetizers like shrimp cocktail and fried calamari to hearty entrees like veal scallopini and grilled filet of Atlantic salmon. With a menu that includes many vegetarian options and takes reservations, offers delivery and takeout, and even accepts cryptocurrency, Ponte Vecchio is a one-stop-shop for all your dining needs.
One standout aspect of Ponte Vecchio is its attention to detail in both the food and service. Customers have raved about the attentive staff, seamless kitchen operations, and delicious dishes like the lobster ravioli and grilled octopus. The restaurant's BYOB policy makes it a great choice for large gatherings and special occasions, as evidenced by the positive reviews from satisfied customers who celebrated birthdays and bridal showers here.
Overall, Ponte Vecchio offers a classy dining experience with a varied menu that caters to all taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a special event, this Italian seafood restaurant has something for everyone. So why not make a reservation and see for yourself what makes Ponte Vecchio stand out in the crowded dining scene of Old Bridge?

I visited Ponte Vecchio for a bridal shower and had an excellent lunch! The appetizers were family style. They included zucchini sticks, eggplant Parmesan, fresh mozzarella, and shrimp fra diavolo. My entree was salmon and it was cooked to my liking with tomatoes on top. The staff was very attentive and we had a great time! I would highly recommend Ponte Vecchio for a nice lunch/dinner or booking your next occasion.

Food and service were excellent. Went early on a Friday evening Had chicken parm and pene ala vodka Gets crowded after 7 pm on weekends

This is a great BYOB Italian restaurant that offers a lot of seafood options. Our party of 12 was easily accommodated (with a reservation, of course) without feeling cramped. There were other large parties there as well for communions, and it still didn't feel like we were crammed together. The staff, including the kitchen, worked seamlessly even with all the parties going on at once - there were no noticeable delays for anything; our glasses were always full and all the courses came out hot. We ordered a variety of appetizers for the entire table. A few that were specials (Buratta and the Grilled Octopus) and few regular menu options (Hot Antipasto for 2 and the Fresh Mozzarella). All of it was delicious!! The specials seem to change everyday, and there are quite a few, so I suggest checking the website ahead of time because it does get updated on there. Our server was helpful and even left his paper with us to review. My husband and I both ordered our entrees from the specials menu. He loves Branzino so that was an obvious choice for him. He was given the option of having it whole or filleted; he chose to have it prepared whole, which he said was good, but in hindsight he wished he got it filleted so he didn't have to pick through the bones. He said it was delicious regardless! I ordered the Petit Tenderloin with 2 stuffed jumbo shrimp. My tenderloin was cooked perfectly with the nicest porcini Demi-glaze.. and lots of it! Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy all their meals as well. There were either clean plates or leftovers packed up to take home. Dessert was a must especially since we were celebrating a birthday. Our server came out with a tray of numerous options to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. In the end, our table ordered a bunch of desserts, from coffees, to New York style cheesecake, to mini cannolis, so something called the Nutty Almond Joy. Great endings to a great meal. All in all, the food was delicious and the portions were big. This is a great place for large parties as well especially because of the BYOB!

Came here for a family dinner. Service is attentive, menu is northern Italian staples. Menu does not have gluten free items labeled so had to search a bit for what I could eat and ask more questions. Explained my gluten sensitivity to the waiter, he assured me that my dish would be gluten free. I ordered the scallops with risotto and I noticed the crispy leeks and should have asked more questions, but my dish still came out with the flour-coated crispy leeks on it. For that reason I would not consider this a celiac-safe restaurant. The scallops were delicious and lemony with capers. Would definitely get this again. My family member got the cowboy steak and gave me a taste and the texture was amazing, super tender and it was cooked to perfection. The seating is good for groups, reservations are a must.

Went to Ponte Vecchio tonight to celebrate our friend's special birthday. She had a private room for her guests . Our food started out with appetizers: fried calamari, very tasty and done just right, stuffed mushrooms that were tender and tasty, shrimp in a red sauce with a little kick and eggplant. Our salad was a choice of Caesar or tossed mesculine. The salad was overdone with cheese and brown and wilted. Disappointed to say the least. The choice of main dishes were salmon topped with a chopped tomato salsa, julienne vegetables on the hard side and baby roasted potatoes; chicken franchise that had too much lemon and a pasta dish. Food was fair. Service was very good and professional.

Food is fine, not outstanding. Service and management is very good. The decor and ambiance is dated but fine. Its your old school classic Southern Italian cuisine that's more seafood focused. This place, along with LouCas and Fresco are consistent and usually a 'safe bet' - but have aged a bit over the decades. With inflation out of control, the prices remain pretty steady which is a welcoming thing to se. I will say most of the dishes were plated pretty sloppily, something that could (and should) be easily fixed if they cared. I'd say its great for groups - as its BYOB and offers a very large menu with something for everyone. There is a reason these restaurants have been around forever, but they will have to adapt and update themselves eventually.

Fine place for a group gathering... We were 14 people this month for our growing supper club. Being that it's BYOB certainly cuts down on the cost. When the last of our group arrived, we were given many options for appetizers. With a group of people I recommend sharing the hot & cold apps. They are only $14 a person and gives you a mixture of most of the popular apps. The eggplant rollatini was clearly my favorite of all of them. Truth be told, if you're not careful the apps alone could make up the whole meal. For our entrees,she had the Orecchiette pasta and I chose papardella bolognese. Portions here are very hearty. Expect to have leftovers the day after ( at least). Sometimes it's over looked, but our service by Nick & Samantha ( hope that's her name) was excellent. If you like sweet treats at the end of meal, they offer up a tray of 7 or 8. Try the Italian cheesecake. Very lite with a hint of lemon. Cost per person $63. USC#9