Melissa Gorga Shares a Look at Her Birthday Weekend with Her Family: "Everything Was so Unique"

After enjoying an early birthday dinner at her sister Lysa Simpson’s home, The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom rang in her special day (March 21) with another family reunion. Melissa kicked off the festivities at her Frankin Lakes mansion, where she showed off her beautiful pink birthday cake that featured white and tonal piping, martini art, and the phrase, “a tini bit older.” 

Melissa Gorga kicks off her birthday festivities in NYC

Melissa ended up taking the cake to Crazy Pizza, a SoHo Italian restaurant known for its hand-tossed pies and lively atmosphere. The Jersey ’Wife was joined by several loved ones, including her husband, Joe Gorga, and their daughter, Antonia Gorga, who recently returned home for college spring break.

A series of Melissa Gorga celebrating her birthday with her family at a restaurant and with her birthday cake. Photo: Antonia Gorga/Instagram

“10/10 experience!!!!” Antonia captioned a TikTok of the NYC celebration. “Such a fun night. Happy bday mom.”

As seen in the video, Melissa and her guests enjoyed a night of drinks, dancing, and mouth-watering food. Her customized birthday menu included Ceasar salad, truffle fries, burrata, calamari fritto, and Margherita pizza.

But the celebrations didn’t end there. A day after the Crazy Pizza outing, Melissa headed north for another family dinner at Constantino's Pasta Bowls in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Jersey native gushed over the experience in a March 23 Instagram carousel, which featured photos of her and Joe with their three kids: Antonia, Gino, and Joey Jr.

“Well this was definitely my favorite dinner of the weekend in Greenwich!” she captioned the post. “THANK YOU for such an amazing dinner! Everything was so unique and so authentic! From the old school tablecloth that feels like you’re in your grandmother’s house to the way they style the food. It was so cozy and so delicious!”

The meal consisted of cold antipasto with salami, mortadella, and prosciutto; hot antipasta with clams, mussels, calamari, and eggplant rollatini; as well as several pasta dishes. As for dessert, the Gorgas enjoyed Italian cream puffs and a white birthday cake with the Chanel double “C” logo on top.

Joe Gorga shares a sweet birthday tribute for his "love" Melissa

Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga pose at the grand Opening of the new Planet Hollywood NYC at Planet Hollywood New York City on March 11, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

In honor of Melissa’s birthday, Joe shared a heartfelt message for his wife and several photos of their date nights and romantic getaways.

“Happy Birthday my love,” he captioned a March 21 Instagram. “Just like the song says… your looking like a present. I love you more with every year!”

Find out what’s next for the Gorgas, including Joe’s exciting career move.