Best Casual Restaurants in Madison

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1. L'Allegria

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madison

Booked 6 times today

L'allegria, conceived by brothers Saverio and Giovanni Allocca in 1984, experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. It has maintained its lofty status due to the Allocca's dedication to optimum quality. The fashionable ristorante, with the casual feel of al fresco dining in a Mediterranean courtyard, features proficient, unpretentious European-style service, an award-winning wine cellar and a New York City trained kitchen staff. The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.

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2. MADISON WINE & TAP

4.6

Exceptional(154)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Madison

Booked 16 times today

Madison Wine and Tap Room is a local upscale destination featuring a sommelier curated wine list, mixologist crafted cocktails and a world class beer menu. Our chef's menu features fresh and locally sourced ingredients as well as high end imports.Join us for Happy Hour : Tuesday - Friday from 4pm - 6pmMadison Wine and Tap Room is now serving Brunch on Sundays from 11am - 3pm! Or come in and watch the game and enjoy a drink and our world class pizza from 3pm - 8pm.

3. Felina - Summit

4.3

Awesome(108)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Summit

Booked 70 times today

Felina Summit extends the legacy of Felina Ridgewood and Felina Steak in Jersey City. Guests can indulge in elevated Italian comfort food prepared with modern techniques, showcased in a large scale open kitchen adorned with terrazzo and mosaic marble detailing. A floating kitchen hood adds a contemporary touch, while the restaurant’s grandeur dining room features a fireplace, a 60-seat bar featuring five signature negronis on tap, and a step-down dining area that enhances its inviting ambiance.

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4. Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille

4.6

Exceptional(2701)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Morristown

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to New Jersey's Legendary Steak HouseRod's Steak & Seafood Grille, an area landmark and winner of New Jersey Monthly's 'Best Steakhouse' award, offers dinner daily.The restaurant's design of rich wood paneling and highly polished brass, lends a classic elegance to the sophisticated atmosphere. For an intimate and unique experience, dinner aboard the private Parlour Cars is sure to be remembered. Formerly the private domain of the rich and famous, these beautifully refurbished, turn of the century railway cars are exquisitely complimented by the cuisine of Rod's esteemed Executive Chef.

5. Il Capriccio - NJ

4.9

Exceptional(1090)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Whippany

Booked 9 times today

The dress code is Elegant Casual, and jackets are preferred for gentlemen, but not required. Proper attire is required. Shorts, Tee-Shirts, and hats are not permitted.Fresh flowers, gentle romantic lighting, chairs you can sink into, and live pianists make for an unforgettable dining experience at Il Capriccio. Knowledgeable and attentive staff further compliment the impeccably prepared fair and carefully selected wines from all over the world. Enjoy Il Capriccio's most recent addition, (weather permitting) the Tuscan inspired courtyard that seats up to 35 guests and makes for a truly "Al Fresco" dining experience.

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6. Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

4.2

Awesome(2650)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Short Hills

Booked 34 times today

On the first floor of The Mall at Short Hills, Legal Sea Foods welcomes guests to our modern and bright dining room, featuring booth seating and a large, inviting bar. For shoppers in a rush, Legal favorites are available to-go for your enjoyment at home!

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7. Chef Fredy's Table

4.8

Exceptional(2087)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morristown

Booked 15 times today

At Chef Fredy’s Table you’ll experience the food and service of a fine dining restaurant with just enough touch of casual.From the moment you step through our doors, the titillating aroma drifting from our kitchen will seduce you towards a seat at one of our tables. The methodically designed interior that surrounds you will add the memorable touch to any special occasion be it a first date, rehearsal dinner, or 50th anniversary.For years Chef Fredy’s Table has received spectacular reviews by prestigious publications like The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Daily Record, and NJ Monthly. With the cool silverware brushing at your fingertips, that favorite bottle of wine you’ve been hiding in your cellar and our unique flavors within your grasp, all you have to do is dig in and enjoy. Our staff will ensure your experience with us goes even better than expected because when you’re at Chef Fredy’s Table, you’re family.

8. Nero's Grille

4.7

Exceptional(702)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Livingston

Booked 19 times today

Now celebrating its 55th year, Nero's Grille continues to be one of north-Jersey's most popular dining scenes. We combine the highest quality, freshest ingredients with a comfortable, familiar atmosphere and service that makes you feel like one of the family. Nero's has become the area's place to see and be seen. Three separate dining rooms, and outdoor patio dining as climate permits, provide a warm, unpretentious intimacy in which to enjoy our high-quality, moderately-priced American and Italian fare, while the large bar area buzzes with the energy of friends gathering over a favorite martini or a glass of wine from Nero's award-winning list. Private rooms are also available, and our banquet staff is noted for making special events 'extra special.' After four decades, the entire Nero's family continues to take enormous pride in offering our guests, new and old, a gracious welcome, a terrific meal, and our sincere appreciation.

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9. Fin Raw Bar - Summit

4.7

Exceptional(791)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Summit

Booked 14 times today

Currently open for outdoor and limited indoor seating, takeout or delivery. Lunch 12-3pm Tues - Fri, Dinner 5 - 9pm Tues - Thurs, 5-10 Fri and Sat, 4-9pm SunCall or check our instagram (fin_summit) for details.Quick note: Please make sure when making a reservation that you choose regular/standard if you want indoor seating and choose outdoor for Maple Street seating. Notes in your reservation are not guaranteed to be honored (Standard/Regular seating with a note requesting Outdoor seating) if we are completely booked at time of reservation. If outdoor seating is not an available option when you are making a reservation, it is probably due to the outside being completely booked. As always, please call the restaurant if you have any issues. Fresh Seafood and Raw Bar located in the heart of Summit. We highlight seasonally conscious dishes and weekend long Sushi specials. BYOB

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10. Panevino Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(959)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Livingston

Booked 13 times today

Panevino comes from the Italian words “pane e vino”, bread and wine, the essentials of life. Our working herb garden, rustic décor, wood-burning pizza oven, and a beautiful outdoor patio are just part of what makes Panevino a special place to eat. Caputo flour imported from Italy, San Marzano tomatoes, handmade fior di latte mozzarella, and water from a local spring just like the ones in Italy's Campania region make our pizza as authentic and delicious as the pies found in Naples. Our Livingston restaurant also offers savory pastas (and gluten free pasta!), fresh seafood, delicious salads, sensational antipasti and pizza delivery. Our two outdoor bocce ball courts are also a great way to have fun in the sun! Serving the area for 30 years, we are proud to be known as one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ.

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HenryVIP
New York City •36 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was very good and service was excellent. First night for our server and he did a great job.
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MADISON WINE & TAPPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Madison
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4.6
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Ricardo
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall an amazing Christmas Eve dinner. Definitely worth a visit. The food was great and so was the atmosphere. Wish our server was a little bit more attentive.
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Felina - SummitPrice: Expensive• Italian• Summit
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4.3
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Jim
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was very good. We split the appetizer and entree and there was enough for two of us and the house wines are a bargain.The ambiance is the best feature. You can have a conversation in a normal voice, a rarity in restaurants these days.
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L'AllegriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Madison
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4.5
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Patricia
New York City •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Seated on the upper level of the dining room we had a grand view of the Tiffany ceiling, and it was much less noisy than the main floor or the red dog. At the close of the meal we were serenaded by the wonderful Brynn Stanley and her pianist, and we spent a happy hour post meal listening to them perform holiday and jazz favorites. A great way to begin the last weekend before Christmas!
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Rod's Steak and Seafood GrillePrice: Expensive• Steak• Morristown
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4.6
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Ronald
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Fabulous service throughout the evening. The bartender was professional and engaging. Angela served cocktails that were made to perfection. Dinner was just as perfect. Roberto was the consummate professional as well. He was attentive to our needs but never on top of us. Our dinner as well as the wine was outstanding. Truly a great experience throughout the entire evening.
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Il Capriccio - NJPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Whippany
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4.9

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Allegria

2. MADISON WINE & TAP

3. Felina - Summit

4. Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille

5. Il Capriccio - NJ

6. Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

7. Chef Fredy's Table

8. Nero's Grille

9. Fin Raw Bar - Summit

10. Panevino Ristorante

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