Best Authentic Restaurants in Manalapan

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Solo Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(957)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Solo Trattoria! Due to limited Capacity there will be a 2 hours limit per seating if needed. Also tables are assigned on a first come basis.Located in the heart of Downtown Freehold Borough, we deliver a memorable dining experience. With a pleasant atmosphere and delicious unique dishes, yours will surely be a night to remember. In the Fall of 2005, Piergiorgio Ceciarelli opened a restaurant with a goal - to serve the best food with the warmest service and atmosphere. Piergiorgio Ceciarelli has been a restaurateur for 30 years. He started in South Florida where he built a reputation for excellent food, warm and fun atmosphere, and genuine heartfelt service. Winning the award for Best Restaurant Owner 2001. Citi Link said…always has a warm smile when he greets you and a grateful thank you when he bids you Ciao& at the end of a meal. Originally from Rome, he has lived in California, Mexico, Florida, and now New Jersey, where he resides with his wife and children.

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2. Osteria Cucina Rustica

4.5

Awesome(539)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Marlboro

Booked 17 times today

*Call for reservations*Osteria translated in Italian literally means "a place where the owner hosts his guests." At Osteria Cucina Rustica we follow in that tradition. Life long friends Steven Botta and Angelo Bongiovanni have collaborated to design and recreate an authentic Osteria. A warm atmosphere along with impeccable service and family recipes make for an unparalleled dining experience. We begin with the freshest ingredients of the highest quality all prepared to order using family recipes passed down from generation to generation. The astronomic experience begins with the hospitality from the moment you walk through the iron forged doors. Next is the food where the love is present in each dish. The house made pasta to the freshest seafood to the dry aged steaks and our unique desserts made daily by our pastry chef make our uniqueness discernible. The Bongiovanni and Botta families welcome you to Osteria, where we promise that you will come as a guest and leave as family.

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3. Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

4.3

Awesome(147)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Freehold

Booked 3 times today

Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine is a go-to place for authentic Mediterranean and Turkish dishes. Reviewers rave about the 'authentic' and 'delicious' food, noting the fresh ingredients and expert preparation. The staff is also consistently praised for their friendly and knowledgeable service. The ambiance is described as 'beautiful', 'nice', and 'elegant', adding to the overall excellent dining experience.

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4. Nonna's Citi Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 22 times today

Nonna's Citi Cucina is an authentic Italian restaurant that has received rave reviews for its delicious food and excellent service. Reviewers have praised its unique menu, with one stating, 'This restaurant is amazing in every aspect…The food and service is second to none.' Another reviewer highlighted the 'amazing' food and service, noting that the restaurant 'treats you like family'. This warm, welcoming atmosphere combined with the consistently high-quality food and service make Nonna's Citi Cucina an authentic Italian dining experience.

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5. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1293)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Freehold

Booked 14 times today

Located in Historic Downtown Freehold, Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro presents an exceptional upscale dining experience.Modern Indian cuisine is making rapid strides. Today, it has moved beyond the realms of fusion gourmet. At Aarzu, we are taking the Indian cuisine out of the butter chicken and curry circle. The focus is on taste, texture and presentation. While the cooking method remains the same, our recipes involve diverse elements and unique food pairings with presentation being the focal point. After all, we do eat with our eyes first! Our innovative menu also brings to light the regional culinary diversity of India.The décor, lighting, colors, art and even the serving platters in Aarzu are designed to complement the food to create the complete experience for the guest.

6. Tre - Freehold

4.5

Awesome(322)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 13 times today

Tre offers an affordable casual Italian menu featuring the best fresh artisanal ingredients for their classically prepared dishes. Using an old world brick oven, customers will enjoy authentic Neapolitan style pizza, and an extensive selection of craft beer and wine. Tre also offers a beautiful outdoor beer garden with rustic bench seating around a toasty fire pit.

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7. Istanbul Bay Premium

4.8

Exceptional(284)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Marlboro

Booked 7 times today

New Jersey welcome Istanbul to the state! We are proud to serve our Turkish Mediterranean cuisine right in your area! First class kitchen staff with over 20 years of experience, Servers with over 15 years of experience, ambience to small or large occasions right in the heart of Marlboro.Fireplace, private room, open kitchen, bar, party room all fully decorated with Turkish art.

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8. Brio Italian Grille - Freehold

4.5

Awesome(1190)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 14 times today

Brio Italian Grille in Freehold is a popular spot that takes pride in serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The menu is likened to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. Customers rave about the freshness of the food and the ambiance of the restaurant, calling it a 'polished casual' and 'a go to restaurant'. The consistent quality and attentive service also contribute to its authenticity.

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9. The Greek Spot - Manalapan

4.7

Exceptional(70)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Manalapan

Booked 7 times today

New in The Andee Plaza right here in Manalapan! Authentic Greek cuisine!! Take Out or Eat In BYOB welcome !!

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10. Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Englishtown

4.5

Awesome(270)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 14 times today

The owners of Aunt Butchie’s of Brooklyn, Italian Kitchen & Legendary Desserts decided to bring their concept to a new location in Marlboro, New Jersey located at 430 Route 9 North. The concept for this restaurant is to create the same family-oriented atmosphere as is offered in the Staten Island location. The vision for this location is based solely on renovating an existing space into something new and fresh. This restaurant is designed with love while incorporating rich, rustic materials balanced with sleek, clean, contemporary elements. Aunt Butchie’s looks forward to establishing new relationships in this location and enticing consumers to enjoy this “Home Away From Home” concept. This old world with a twist of contemporary concept channels through every aspect of the restaurant, from the decor to the recipes.

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Soujanya
New Jersey •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The ambiance was good, amazing place for couple and family dinners. Taste was incredible. Portion of the dishes was little small. But overall a great experience.
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Aarzu Modern Indian BistroPrice: Expensive• Indian• Freehold
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4.8
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CamilleCVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waitress Diane was excellent, very friendly and attentive. Our food was delicious. We had a wonderful dinner!
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Solo TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Freehold
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4.7
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Bill
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Vito, our waiter was great. The food was excellent and the portions were great. The Martinis were outstanding It was crowded, so a bit noisy for an early evening, but I guess with the holiday season on a Saturday night it happens
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Osteria Cucina RusticaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Marlboro
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4.5
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Alfred
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As usual I very much enjoyed my meal. Due to having Celiac disease I can only eat the gluten free penne which you cook perfectly with your great sauses. It would be soooo great if you got GF seasoned bread crumbs so I could order your great chicken parm.-baked clams-stuffed mushrooms It would also be great if you had an option to get GF bread at the beginning of the meal with the cocktails ...toasted w/butter,,, with your homade eggplant tompinade. I know there might be a cost for it, but if you keep it reasonable restricted eaters like myself would not complain
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Nonna's Citi CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Englishtown
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4.7
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JOAN
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful entrees of Mediterranean food with several turkish dishes on the menu. Definitely going back
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Marmara Mediterranean CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Freehold
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4.3

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Solo Trattoria

2. Osteria Cucina Rustica

3. Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

4. Nonna's Citi Cucina

5. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

6. Tre - Freehold

7. Istanbul Bay Premium

8. Brio Italian Grille - Freehold

9. The Greek Spot - Manalapan

10. Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Englishtown

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