Cosimo Noto named his restaurant Three A’s Olde Bar and Grill after his wife Antoinette and his daughters Amanda and Adriana. The family should be proud of the name, because Noto’s Hoboken eatery has become a premier spot well known for its quality food and extensive wine list.
On the corner of Fifth and Grand streets, Three A’s has been satisfying Hobokenites for more than three years. With a large bar area and cozy dining room, the establishment is quickly becoming one of the hottest nightspots in the mile-square city. There are beautiful hardwood floors and enough windows to allow the afternoon light to stream across the counter tops, and the bar has several televisions where patrons can watch their favorite team play.
"Hoboken residents are enjoying the service we are providing," Noto said.
A few of Three A’s executive chef Marco Dutan’s top entrée’s include: rigatoni ($16), served with scallops, green peas, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh shallots sautéed in a basil and garlic vodka sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella; chicken pancetta ($16), boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach, pancetta, and goat cheese, lightly breaded and pan-friend served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with a marsala demi-glaze; salmon filet ($15), grilled salmon served with roasted potatoes and capers; pork chops ($16), sautéed and served with vinegar peppers and mashed potatoes; porterhouse steak ($19), grilled and served with crisp potato wedges and dipping sauce; and Chilean sea bass ($19), wrapped in a thin potato jacket pan-roasted served with steamed zucchini with special sauce.
The service at Three A’s is superb. The staff is knowledgeable of the menu and the bartenders are personable. The wine list includes more than 100 classes of champagne, chardonnay, sauvignon Blanc, pinot noir, merlot and red zinfandel.
My meal
I began my meal with a glass of Santa Margherita pinot grigio ($32-bottle), and a bowl of French onion soup ($5). The soup was slow-cooked and served with melted mozzarella and Swiss cheese. I also enjoyed arguably one of the best dishes of fried calamari ($9) I’ve ever had. The appetizer was served tossed in balsamic vinegar with marinara sauce. Other appetizers include shrimp cocktail ($9.50), chorizo ($7); fresh asparagus ($8), and grilled scallops ($10).
For the main course I had Three A’s famous lobster ravioli ($14). Served in a very tasty vodka sauce, the lobster blended well with the pasta to create a delightful entrée. The lobster was fresh and the raviolis are one of Dutan’s specialties.
I also tried the chicken rollatine ($17). The chicken breast was stuffed with fresh spinach, prosciutto and Swiss and parmesan cheese. The entrée’s presentation was appealing. The fresh spinach was juicy and added an appealing flavor to the food.
Three A’s Olde Bar and Grill is located in the heart of Hoboken at 500 Grand St. It offers catering for private parties, rehearsal dinners, and any occasion. For more information call (201) 217-1650 or visit www.hoboken.com/threeas. q