Awards - IL Vecchio Cafe

AWARDS & PRESS

With a variety of menus, Il Vecchio Café offers a selection of delicious Italian meals no matter the size of your party or dietary restrictions. Choose from our selections of homemade pastas, entrees, salads, pizzas, and more! We also offer a family-style menu for large parties or groups, bringing a more authentic Italian feel to your dining experience.

Visit us for one of our special offers, events, or simply stop by for lunch or dinner. We assure you will experience the best service while you enjoy a delicious Italian meal. We have been recognized by several major publications for our award winning food, our service, and our atmosphere. Learn more about the awards we have won below:

Awards our restaurant has won

Here at Calandra’s, we are dedicated to our customers. Both our first time customers as well as our loyal ones receive the finest service paired with truly delicious dishes. We are honored and humbled for any sort of recognition from our visitors and highly encourage feedback.

Located within Calandra’s Italian Village, both Il Vecchio Café and the Village as a whole have won numerous awards. Many of these awards are decided by NJ residents, which make them even more valuable to us. Some of the more recent awards we have won are highlighted below:

2024

Restaurant Guru – Recommended
Il Vecchio Cafe

OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award
Calandras Italian Village

2023

Suburban Essex Magazine “Best of Essex”
GOLD MEDALS
Best Brunch/ Breakfast — Il Vecchio Café
Best Outdoor Dining — Il Vecchio Café

NJBIZ Business of the Year

Family Business of the Year (101 + employees) – Calandra Enterprises

NJ Monthly Magazine Jersey Choice Awards
Bar Scene North Jersey – Calandra’s Italian Village
Lunch North Jersey – Calandra’s Il Vecchio Cafe
Soup/Salad/Sandwich North Jersey – Calandra’s Il Vecchio Cafe

NJBIZ ICON Honors
Anthony Calandra, CEO
Calandra Enterprises