Best Italian BYO in the Long Branch/Ocean/Asbury Park area?

[joonjoon]

Hello 'hounds!

I'm looking for a great Italian BYO in the area for a party. What're your favorite BYOs?

[SusieQQ]

I would vote for Bella Sogno in Bradley Beach. Lovely food and BYOB.

[scrappyone]

Bay Avenue Trattoria in Highlands

http://www.bayavetrattoria.com/

[stack_c]

Def second BAT in the Highlands - food cant be beat. But the atmosphere is far from "fancy" and I don't think they would accommodate a party. I'd try Citrico's in Bradley Beach nice intimate atmosphere above average Italian food and theyare VERY accommodating and would probably close down for a party. or Angelicas in Sea Bright Is also very good but not sure about a party there. Tulipano's in Belmar is another option. They def do private parties but their service is very hit or miss.

[bgut1]

I would echo jsfein's and MicheleM131's recommendation of Piccola Italia if you can get by the fact that it's not BYOB.

[Angelina]

I was here recently and was so happy they make their own pasta!! BYOB, too!! We were all very happy with our meals, and I for one, am THE most critical on any restaurant!! It is in Long Branch....West End

http://www.treamicinj.com/

[MichelleM131]

Anjelica's in Sea Bright is a nicer BYOB Italian. I know they do many parties. I immediately thought Piccola Italia, too, even though they serve drinks.

[joonjoon]

I think this is all the nicer BYOs in the area...is anyone familiar with any of these places?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bella-sogno-bradley-beach
http://www.yelp.com/biz/citricos-mediterranian-italian-grille-ristorante-bradley-beach#query:italian%20byob
http://www.yelp.com/biz/passione-la-nuova-cucina-italia-avon-by-the-sea
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-dolce-vita-belmar#query:italian%20byob
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carmines-italian-restaurant-allenhurst#query:italian%20byob
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cerratos-restaurant-bradley-beach
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pastaio-spring-lake#query:italian%20byob
http://www.yelp.com/biz/joey-gias-trattoria-bradley-beach#query:italian%20byob
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tulipanos-ristorante-belmar-2#query:italian%20byob
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tre-amici-lon...

[jsfein]

Haven't been to any of the places mentioned. I know this is not what you're asking for, but for *fancy* Italian, I'd go to Piccola Italia in Ocean, but it fails to meet your BYOB criteria.

[wizard2]

http://anjelicas.com/
http://ristorantegiorgia.com/

[joonjoon]

To clarify, I'm looking for a place on the fancier side. Thanks!