Panico's

3.9 (319)

$31 to $50

Italian

92 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Situated on Church Street steps way from the Hyatt Hotel and a mere three blocks from New Brunswick's Theater District, stands Panico's. Since 1987 Panico's has been impressing lovers of fine food and impeccable service in a warm and elegant atmosphere.

Panico's is known for fine wines and classic and innovative Italian cuisine. The artistically presented dishes are splendid examples of Italian Cuisine at its finest. panicos a family owned business is the only restaurant in New brunswick that makes everything from our fresh breads to desserts everyday in our wood fired oven at our sister place across the street Panicos Brick oven pizzeria which carries a large selection of pizza with an extensive menu that is much more than pizza. we carry a full bar at both locations.. So if the occassion is for an elegant meal at panicos restaurant or a more casual dinner at the Brick oven bar and grill we offer everything to make your meal complete to satisfy your palate.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Website
http://www.panicosrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Bosco Aristio
Catering
Special packages from A - Z.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate a private party up to 150 people.

Location
92 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Area
East Brunswick
Cross street
George Street
Parking Details
Church Street public parking garage located across the street.
Entertainment
lounge open all night 50% off drinks after 10 at night $14.99 lunch specials daily offering a salad, entree dessert and coffee mondat thru fri 11am til 5 pm and all day sundays
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Broccoli Rabe and SausageUSD 13.00
Sautéed broccoli rabe, ground sausage, hot cherry peppers, oil and garlic
Crabmeat and Zucchini CakesUSD 15.00
Accompanied by a delicate basil vinaigrette
Grilled Eggplant RollatiniUSD 12.00
Thin slices of eggplant stuffed with mixed vegetables and ricotta cheese served with pesto marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese
Prosciutto, Mozzarella and TomatoUSD 15.00
Slices of prosciutto, tomato and fresh mozzarella drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Clams and Mussels ArrabiataUSD 15.00
Sautéed little neck clams and mussels in lightly spicy tomato sauce
Fried CalamariUSD 14.00
Crispy calamari rings served with our signature tomato sauce

Soup Tradizionale

Soup TradizionaleUSD 10.00
Pasta e fagioli or stracciatella

Salads

Add Chicken to Any Salad $6, Add Shrimp or Salmon to Any Salad $7

Arugula SaladUSD 12.00
Tangy arugula, roasted portabella mushroom, cherry tomatoes, onions tossed with fig balsamic dressing topped with crumble gorgonzola cheese
Spinach and Red Beet SaladUSD 12.00
Slices of roasted red beets, spinach, walnuts, shaved fennel tossed with champagne dressing and goat cheese
Panico's SaladUSD 11.00
Mixed baby greens, almonds, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, balsamic and red wine vinaigrette topped with shaved parmigiano
Caesar SaladUSD 11.00
Classic Caesar salad tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing

Signature Sides

Sauteed SpinachUSD 5.00
Sauteed Broccoli RabeUSD 8.00
Sauteed AsparagusUSD 7.00
Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms

Pastas

Fettuccini Alfredo with ShrimpUSD 24.00
Fettuccini pasta with sautéed shrimp, peas, sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce
Linguine White Clam SauceUSD 22.00
Sautéed little neck clams with a delicious lemon garlic white wine sauce served with linguini pasta
Farfalle CarbonaraUSD 22.00
Bowtie pasta with sautéed pieces of chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes and peas in cream sauce
Rotini Con CarneUSD 24.00
Curly shape pasta served with sautéed pieces of filet mignon, mixed mushroom in a spicy tomato sauce
Lobster RavioliUSD 28.00
Jumbo lobster ravioli served with a tomato sauce
Capellini AmatricianaUSD 20.00
Angel hair pasta served with sautéed onions, bacon, in light tomato sauce
Penne VodkaUSD 19.00
Penne pasta tossed with our vodka sauce

Main Course

Fish

Grilled SalmonUSD 28.00
Served with wild rice, broccoli and whole grain mustard sauce
BranzinoUSD 39.00
Grilled whole fish "branzino" deboned table side served with sautéed spinach and sautéed asparagus
GrouperUSD 29.00
Grilled grouper filet with shrimp served with sautéed broccoli rabe and black Truffle rosemary vinaigrette
Shrimp TradizionaleUSD 29.00
Choose One: Parmeggiana, picatta, frances

Chicken

Chicken SaltimboccaUSD 25.00
Thin slices of chicken topped with slices of prosciutto and mozzarella cheese accompanied by white wine sage sauce served with spinach and mashed potatoes
Chicken BalsamicoUSD 25.00
Thin slices of chicken simmered in a balsamic vinegar sauce served with mashed potatoes and asparagus
Chicken TradizionaleUSD 25.00
Choose One: Parmeggiana, Milanese, marsala,Picatta, Frances style

Veal

Veal CacciatoreUSD 35.00
Thin slices of veal served with sautéed sweet peppers, mushroom and tomato sauce accompanied by mashed potatoes
Veal TradizionaleUSD 35.00
Choose One: Parmeggiana, milanese, marsala, picatta, scampi, francese style

Carne

Filet MignonUSD 39.00
Grilled filet mignon served with broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes accompanied sophisticated red wine sauce
Ossobucco Della CasaUSD 43.00
Panico's signature dish; we prepare different type of meat shank daily

Reviews

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3.9

(319)

4.0Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

319 Reviews

JG
JeffreyG Gold
New York City86 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 June 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Quick appetizers and Pizza before a show at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. Thought the apps were pretty good, we had two specials, Eggplant Rolllatini and calamari with shrimp, pineapple and red pepper. The Pizza was a disappointment. Not really a thin crust as promised, a little burnt on the top. The service was uneven but the overall experience was relaxed and enjoyable.
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JLib Gold
New York City32 reviews
1.0
Dined on 27 April 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant needs an overhaul it looked dingy the windows were dirty. Waitress was not familiar with the menu or what the name of the house wine was or if they carried other wines (which they didn’t). Eggplant Parmesan was dry .
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JRPEsq
Orlando / Central Florida East25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous price for salmon dinner
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DanielB
Fort Lauderdale21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice food. Plain atmosphere. Good service. Convenient location with parking garage next door.
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Quin
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 March 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was okay and it was inexpensive so that was a plus. The portions are also pretty big. The service however was abysmal. She forgot to bring half the drinks, Had to be asked for bread twice and one of the wines had stuff floating in it. When asked if there was a wine menu she seemed stumped despite the menus reference of one. She also didn’t know and couldn’t be bothered to find out what the house wine was.
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JackO
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 March 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The original restaurant was across the street from this current location ..they also had a pizza joint on the other side of the same street. For whatever reason they moved the original restaurant into this pizza parlor...not good. What was once a romantic setting is now a combo fast food grub hub. Looks like they do a lot of take out while trying to maintain an in-house dining experience ...just doesn’t work. Service is average to slow and the food is pedestrian. Skip this place unless you go for pub grub
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ValerieS
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding meal with family after visiting a local museum in New Brunswick. The food was fresh and very tasty and they even offer small and large portions, which was great for those who don’t want a lot in their plate! Great service by Emily and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
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MichaelD Gold
New York City11 reviews
1.0
Dined on 2 December 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Extremely disappointing experience. We have been to Panico’s before at it’s location a crossed the street. The service was inconsistent, the selection was poor and the entree was cold when served. What used to be a premier restaurant in New Brunswick has turned into a pizzeria that serves some meals.
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SharonI
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 November 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I ordered the veal parm and it was overcooked, very greasy and very hard and dry. It didn't even look like veal. My companion had veal saltambocca and said it was very salty. I should have sent the food back but I had a coupon for a free meal. Will not go back.
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CraigB Gold
New York City13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 November 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was empty and the service was terrible but the food was good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Website
http://www.panicosrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Bosco Aristio
Catering
Special packages from A - Z.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate a private party up to 150 people.

Location
92 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Area
East Brunswick
Cross street
George Street
Parking Details
Church Street public parking garage located across the street.
Entertainment
lounge open all night 50% off drinks after 10 at night $14.99 lunch specials daily offering a salad, entree dessert and coffee mondat thru fri 11am til 5 pm and all day sundays
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Panico's

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Appetizers

Broccoli Rabe and SausageUSD 13.00

Crabmeat and Zucchini CakesUSD 15.00

Grilled Eggplant RollatiniUSD 12.00

Prosciutto, Mozzarella and TomatoUSD 15.00

Clams and Mussels ArrabiataUSD 15.00

Fried CalamariUSD 14.00

Soup Tradizionale

Soup TradizionaleUSD 10.00

Salads

Arugula SaladUSD 12.00

Spinach and Red Beet SaladUSD 12.00

Panico's SaladUSD 11.00

Caesar SaladUSD 11.00

Signature Sides

Sauteed SpinachUSD 5.00

Sauteed Broccoli RabeUSD 8.00

Sauteed AsparagusUSD 7.00

Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms

Pastas

Fettuccini Alfredo with ShrimpUSD 24.00

Linguine White Clam SauceUSD 22.00

Farfalle CarbonaraUSD 22.00

Rotini Con CarneUSD 24.00

Lobster RavioliUSD 28.00

Capellini AmatricianaUSD 20.00

Penne VodkaUSD 19.00

Main Course

Fish

Grilled SalmonUSD 28.00

BranzinoUSD 39.00

GrouperUSD 29.00

Shrimp TradizionaleUSD 29.00

Chicken

Chicken SaltimboccaUSD 25.00

Chicken BalsamicoUSD 25.00

Chicken TradizionaleUSD 25.00

Veal

Veal CacciatoreUSD 35.00

Veal TradizionaleUSD 35.00

Carne

Filet MignonUSD 39.00

Ossobucco Della CasaUSD 43.00

Additional information

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