Camillo's Cafe

 

Reviews

The Best Jersey Restaurants of 2008 ... The Star -Ledger, Friday, December 26, 2008

"Camillo's Cafe has a clear philosophy -- passionate and authentic Italian cooking, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients.Our favorites: marinated artichokes wrapped in prosciutto; kitchen-made pappardelle with sweet sausage; a velvety filet mignon..." The Star -Ledger, Friday, December 26, 2008 - Read the entire article from The Star-Ledger by Teresa Politano

"When one of my best friends turned 50 recently, I had to find the perfect spot to celebrate on this appropriately shaky day. I needed a place that was not too pricey but cozy. I needed a little haven that offered something we could all use more of on a daily basis-heart.

In my mind, Camillo's Cafe in the Princeton Shopping Center had the right mix and warmth for the occasion. And, while the decor is cozy and the menu is authentic, it is the tall man with the lovely Italian accent in the floppy chef's hat that infuses Camillo's Cafe with the ambience that makes it special." - Princeton Business Journal:  Labors of Love by Diane Landis Hackett, November 14, 2006

"You know you're in Princeton when the philosophy of the restaurant is summed up by a Virginia Woolf quote:"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." And, as always, Woolf knows of what she speak."- Read the entire article from The Star-Ledger by Teresa Politano

"What better way to relax and unwind than to enjoy the party at Camillo's Cafe! Now, even more people can join the party. Camillo's has just expanded to accommodate 70 guests for private parties. The space adjacent to the popular Princeton Shopping Center cafe became available, and executive chef and owner Camillo Tortola did not hesitate." -Read the entire article from the Town Topics by Jean Stratton

"This is a chef-his full name is Camillo Tortola-who has no problem using the word love when describing one of his favorite dishes, Mozzarella D' Buffalo."-Read the entire article from the Princeton Business Journal by Diane Landis Hackett

"...my husband, the mollusk lover, tried his favorite, zuppe de pesce, and pronounced it the best he has ever had. That's because the clams and mussels, salmon, and shrimp floated in a delicate red sauce with more heft than the usual fish broth."-U.S. 1, January 25, 2006 by Barbara Fox		  
"...this newcomer to Princeton Shopping Center makes you feel as if you're dining in the home of a friend...Mr. Tortola's cooking philosophy rests in the clarity inherent in fresh ingredients... the veal milanese is just right. Breaded veal cutlet is crisp outside, tender and buttery inside. It is topped first with tomato, then with a bright mound of zesty arugula dressed with lemon vinaigrette. I love the interplay between savory, sweet, sharp and citrus. It's all such a perfect combination, and Mr. Tortola prepares this with complete confidence."- Princeton Packet, April 28, 2006 by Antoinette Buckley

 

"...Camillo's Cafe is delighted to offer Princeton diners authentic Italian cuisine... says Chef, Sommelier and Owner, Camillo Tortola, 'an Italian chef is like an artist. Italian food is so popular because of the culture of the country. The music, the way of life, the atmosphere. That is what I want to bring to my clients here. I want to bring the romance of Italy to you." -Town Topics, March 1, 2006 by Jean Stratton

"...Thanks, Nonna...A Red Sauce Trattoria with Style, in Princeton... pasta dishes are pleasing!....the best was a dish of fresh pappardelle, thick sleek ribbons arrived in a ragout rich with Italian sausage, pecorino cheese and a drizzle of white truffle oil..."-New York Times, May 28, 2006