Apulia

We had high hopes for Apulia but unfortunately was not up to par with other upper scale Italian spots in Hoboken. Food: was decent but not great. We had a gluten free pizza and gluten free pasta. The upcharge for the GF crust is $6 which felt absurd especially given the size and it was nothing special. The pizza came 15 min before the pasta so thankfully we were sharing. The bolognese was okay, but was a small portion and was not the best we have had. We would have loved some parmesan cheese but the waiter never offered (the tables next to us were…) Drinks: we assumed it was like most HBK places so we brought a bottle of wine, but opted for cocktails after informed of the $20 corkage. The cocktails were a nice treat. Service: this is where things were really off. Our server was not attentive - while we were having dinner another table sat down with a different server who told them about the specials, offered them Parmesan and fresh ground pepper, refilled their water, and actually came back to check if they needed anything. We did not know there were specials, were frequently out of water, and as aforementioned the dishes came out 15 min apart. The atmosphere is cute and they have a nice outdoor patio, but it was a very mediocre experience and we left still hungry. The main benefit is you can make a reservation which is often not offered in HBK.

My friend and I's go to dinner spot on a Friday or Saturday night. We absolutely love Apulia, the food is fresh and delicious. The pizza is amazing and we love that there are so many GF options for my friend who has celiac. It is also BYOB which is an added bonus. Definitely try Apulia, it will quickly become one of your favorites!