Lubrano’s 36

About

Pizza, Italian, Salad

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 26 Hwy 36, Middletown, NJ 7748

Phone: (732) 769-2899

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Emily S.

    star star star star star 21 July 2026

    If you're looking for a delicious Italian meal presented to you with excellent service than this is the restaurant. What the building lacks in style and ambiance the food and staff surely make up for. My husband has tried the penne a la vodka at every restaurant in Monmouth county that offers it (even a few in Middlesex county) and he believes by far Lubrano's 36 has the best. If you're a fan of clams then don't sleep on the clams casino appetizer because the broth is absolutely magical. The same servers have been working here for years which tells me they are treated well by management and the owner. If you're hungry and you want Italian, go to Lubranos. You won't be disappointed. P.s. one block away is the best ice cream in Middletown--Polar Bear Ice Cream.

  • Jennifer T.

    star star star star star_border 18 July 2026

    I came here Saturday night for dinner as one of my friends raved how good the Italian food here was.  For appetizer I ordered the raspberry fields salad which was a salad with strawberries, pears, orange segments, and blue cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette.  It was good, but quite honestly, I really wasn't looking to order a salad here.  I felt they didn't offer many appetizers at all even though they had an extensive dinner selection.  It would be a good idea for them to expand their appetizer selection and add mozzarella in carozza, spiedini, eggplant rollatini,  and stuffed mushrooms.  For entree I ordered the veal Parmesan, and that dish was 5 stars!  The red sauce had so much flavor, and the veal melted in my mouth.  It was so tender and delicious!  I wish they gave a little more rigatoni with the dish because the sauce was so good I just wanted to taste some more!  For dessert I had a chocolate ganache cake which was good, but one suggestion I'd like to add is not to put the crumbled graham crackers on top as it took away from the velvety, smooth chocolate feel.  It still was good though, and I'd definitely order it again.  This place is very loud inside especially on a Saturday night as the place was packed.   I'm so happy I dined at Lubrano's 36 as the veal parmesan exceeded my expectations!  I definitely will come again to try some more dishes, but the one thing that would prevent me to come as often as I'd like is the limited appetizer selection.  Please Lubrano's add some of the Italian classics that I'd mentioned!  I highly recommend dining at Lubrano's 36 in Middletown for a delicious, casual Italian meal!

  • Rocky R.

    star star star star star_border 18 July 2026

    As a seasoned Italian cuisine consumer- the prices are fair, the food is delicious, the olive oil is ridiculous. Service was great. Etc. I don't have anything negative to say. If they were a little cheaper for the same portion I'd give 5 stars.

    Never had a bad meal here (disclaimer I never ever eat seafood)

  • Nick V.

    star star star star_border star_border 4 July 2026

    Nice place ok Food! Service was great. Etc. I don't have anything negative to say.

  • Steph K.

    star star star star star 26 June 2026

    This place is incredible. Husband and I got their shrimp and scallop special and veal parmigiana. Everything was piping hot and full of flavor. The scallops were some of the best we've ever had. Tina was our waitress and she was so friendly and attentive. Gotta love a great BYOB place. 5 stars

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