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Customer Reviews (43 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2008This restaurant serves truly authentic Latin cuisine! Very nice romantic evening out - without the children. The service is outstanding and the food is good too. The portions are so generous that you could probably... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 21, 2008Great restaurant for a night without the kids. They specialize in Cuban and Latin foods. They also have a vegitarian menu which is great. The porch is beautiful for dining in warmer weather. They serve brunch, lunch,... (more)
EFFoodie
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2008After two visits to Casona, I'm hooked. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the combinations of flavors are interesting and addictive. The pulled pork and plantain appetizer is fantastic and the... (more)
OliverOliver
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2008The food was excellent and a nice change form the ordinary. The atmosphere is very classy and relaxing. the light latin background music adds to the great Cuban food. My favorite dish is the Paella and for brunch the... (more)
earlpaul
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2008Casona has been around for a while now, it has only gotten better. I don't know of any other restaurant that will go to almost any means to please it's customers. Sure they have had their ticks and problems, but they... (more)
Melltime
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2008When it comes to overall experrience Casona is the place to go. The food, I recommend the snapper, was far better than expected. The service was the most professional from any food establishment I've been to. My party... (more)
rjpk
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2008Casona opened with a splash. Great food, great service and great location with a porch. Casona still has a porch which affords a great dining experience on warm evenings in the spring, summer and early fall.... (more)
SBClinton
on Citysearch Jun 04, 2008I love Casona! My Mother and I dine at Casona often... My schedule and lifestyle allow me to travel back and forth between Tampa, Florida and Cherry Hill. Also, I am half Cuban and know what is authentic and Neuvo.... (more)
karart
on Citysearch May 06, 2008I've gotta jump into this conversation... Casona is a gem of a restaurant and cafe bar. The food is exceptional, beautifully prepared and presented. The cafe bar is fantastic ; the best coffee service in town! This... (more)
MariaAndSam
on Citysearch May 05, 2008Me and my husband have visited Casona on many occasions. The restaurant is spectacular, and the porch is our favorite place to enjoy a five star dinner in a calm, tropical atmosphere. The service is excellent and... (more)
oscymad
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2008I was shocked to read the review before mine on this site. Me and my better half were also at Casona on Sunday for brunch. We have been there many times, Casona has become our favorite place. It's funny, we were there for... (more)
Ariadne
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2008My first visit was for brunch on Sunday. I felt very disappointed in the ambience and service and it was not crowded--so--no excuse! Twice one of the staff opened the door behind me letting cold air in. I do not think the... (more)
jbeagle99
on Citysearch Mar 01, 2008As a former chef, I do not hand out stars easily. I agree with a previous reviewer that too many people give out 5 stars when everything is not perfect. I know I am not Zagats or Michelin, but a restaurant needs to really... (more)
honor75
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2007I have been to most of the high end restaurants in Collingswood several times and Casona has become my favorite. Anyone can see how much attention and love went into the renovation. It has a working fireplace and is... (more)
chazelvez
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2007What a refreshing change! I love Italain cusine, but there are Italian restaurants galore in the South Jersey/Collingswood area. The Latin and and Cuban spin is just great! We love the brunch on the weekends, and... (more)
mailesky
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2007My boyfriend and I have been to Casona many times and we really enjoy it. I thought it was a little odd when the owner asked me to review the restaurant on this site and others. Now I can see why. This is time consuming, but I... (more)
suniedog
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2007My husband and I have been to Casona several times, and yes once we did have a delay with a reservation. Why is this place being singled out so much for an industry wide situation. The party at the table we were watiing for... (more)
mamita13
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2007i had a very strange experience at casona a few months back and felt the need to write this review after reading all the positive and negative reviews of the restaurant. i was having a mothers day dinner for my mother and... (more)
tmatou01
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2007I was lucky enough to dine at the cuban style restaurant Casona last weekend and I must say it truly was a great experience. From the minute we walked in we were greeted with a friendly staff and sat in a wonderfully... (more)
camcan
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2007I love Casona. It is one of the most beautiful restaurants in South Jersey. The food is always great. The service was shaky at times, but the owner has cleaned house. The snapper filet is fresh and tasty. The Pork chop is... (more)
jenmccoy
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2007Lourdes Health System hosted an event at Casona recently. The entire event from planning to execution was handled very professionally. The management was very helpful in menu selection. After a conversation... (more)
collsmommy
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2007I have not been out to eat lately and then yesterday my fiance and I went to Casona for dinner. We have liked this place since it opened last year. We had the shrimp ceviche and the black bean soup then thesnapper filet and... (more)
ji1968
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2007I just want to encourage users here to do a little reality check. All of a sudden, every single review here gives this restaurant five stars. A five star restaurant should be flawless. The food should be outstanding,... (more)
amygold25
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2007I just had brunch at Casona, and it was excellent. My friend and I had the Huevos Racheros and the Eggs Benedict - nice and tasty. The service was fast and friendly, the porch and inerior are gorgeous, the management... (more)
cappi1977
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2007Casona is a beautiful restaurant with above average food and service. It operates out of a renovated manse and it's main feature is it's grand wrap around porch. My favorites on the dinner menu are the churrasco steak... (more)
sukita
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2007I'VE NEVER HAD BETTER SERVICE IN A RESTARAUNT BEFORE!!! I PERSONNALLY TEND TO CHOOSE A RESTARAUNT FIRST BASED ON AMBIANCE, THEN FOOD & LASTLY SERVICE. CASONA DELIVERS ON ALL THREE. THE PORCH & CAPE MAY ATMOSPHERE... (more)
collingswoodreviewer
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2007Just a great place. Fine food and setting. This after multiple visits and trying many menu items. One or two visits simply do not make for fair reviews. The reviews also are in from. The Inquirer, the Courier Post,... (more)
mjburke99
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2007This was our first visit to Casona's. While visiting Collingswood from Washington DC for Labor Day weekend we went here for Sunday brunch. The very friendly staff immediatly sat us and brought us water & coffee. She... (more)
mandmandfriends
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2007Hearing about all the hype we had to try Casona. Six of us went there last night. We sat on the grand wrap around porch. Let me tell you, speaking on behalf of my friends, we were all impressed from the time we approached... (more)
andy_def
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2007This place ROCKS! Went to dinner here on Saturday night with friends. They told me how awesome this place is and I had a hard time at first thinking Collingswood NJ could have the sort of trendy restaurant they... (more)
johnalex2
on Citysearch Aug 31, 2007I never go to a restaurant expecting perfection - it doesn't exsist. Excellence can be achieved though. Casona has great promise. From the time we entered, my wife and I were almost stunned by the gorgeous... (more)
mia1qt
on Citysearch Aug 31, 2007My husband and I eat here all the time. I have to say we eat out a lot and Casona is definitely one of our favorite places. we especially enjoy sitting out on their beautiful porch. Weather we go by ourselves or with... (more)
mealiazar
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2007I deliver furniture and just came from Collingswood, where I had lunch. My co-worker and I decided to try Casona for lunch. When we got there I recognized the owner from Tierra Colombiana and Mixto. He recognized me as... (more)
bobndave
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2007What a wonderful dining experience..from the porch setting to the excellent service and delicious food, Casona exceeded my expectations! Don't listen to negativity. Experience Casona and you, too, will be... (more)
phillybpb1956
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2007I am not sure what to say here. A friend told me about the controversy brewing here about this place. I am amazed at the disparate opionions. Either really bad or really good. I guess it depends on your perspective. I... (more)
rc21
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2007I do not know Mr. Grillo. I became a member of this website because I was almost dissuaded from going to Casana based on negative reviews I read here. I had reservations for 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday night. My guest and I... (more)
lasrpa
on Citysearch Aug 28, 2007Having been to this fine restaurant on several occasions, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. To start the staff that work here go out of their way to make you feel welcome and really seem to enjoy working... (more)
randals74
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007My husband and i have eaten at Casona 3 or 4 times and beside a few minor issues, we have had delightful experiences there. Not only is the atmosphere warm and inviting, but the staff is consistently kind and attentive.... (more)
foodfellow
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2007unlike some, i like to make several visits to a restaurant before i write. sometimes one great experience or one bad one can be an anomaly. after several visits (at least 5) i would rate casona almost perfect in food,... (more)
foodiegirl46
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2007My husband and I ate here in June of 2007. We frequent Collingswood restaurants and love the BYOBs and great food there that rival much of what's over the bridge into Philadelphia. We were excited to try Casona, but... (more)
collingswoodpapi
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2007My partner and I live in Collingswood and enjoy all the restaurants there. We have been to Casona about a dozen times. Whether it was by myself, with my partner, with a group or at a catered event, every time was a... (more)
theresa1228
on Citysearch Aug 25, 2007My husband & I went to Casona for dinner on Saturday night with some friends. From the minute we walked into the restaurant it was a very pleasant and warm experience, we were greeted by the very friendly staff and sat... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Dec 10, 2006Restaurant housed in a large, residential-style house serves Cuban and Latin fusion fare for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. (more)