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1. Matisse 167
4.8
Exceptional(1280)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rutherford
Booked 4 times today
Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!
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2. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(2976)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 22 times today
A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.
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3. Vesta Wood-Fired
4.5
Awesome(381)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Rutherford
Booked 12 times today
classic & jersey italian provisions, & local seasonally inspired dishes prepared on our wood-fired grille & hearth.
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4. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas
4.7
Exceptional(1401)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Clifton
Booked 4 times today
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas set out with the goal of introducing a wonderful breadth of world-class international wine that is paired with an expansive Italian, small plate menu. Our wine list and food menu are thoughtfully prepared and selected by a team that strives to introduce our guests to new, fresh Italian flavors.Wine is Spuntino’s second name! With over 50 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, four wines on tap, and three wine flights offered daily, Spuntino really does have something for everyone.
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5. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar
4.3
Awesome(115)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hackensack
The Ivy Inn Restaurant and Bar is the perfect place for a date night or celebratory dinner with your partner. Sit by the fireplace indoors and listen to the live piano player while you enjoy a meal of roasted rack of lamb or grilled veal chop served in a mushroom cognac cream sauce. During nice weather, sit out on the patio that is surrounded by greenery for privacy and dine on broiled Canadian salmon or the blackened Louisiana catfish served with a spicy tomato salsa. While the mood is intimate, children are welcome at the Ivy Inn and menu items for them include penne pasta with butter, three mini sliders or a pizzette.The Ivy Inn offers a global selection of both red and white wines. For those that are more adventurous, there are tasting options on the menu which present you with a sampling of three distinctly different wines.
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6. Mambo Cuban Peruvian
4.5
Awesome(14)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Rutherford
Booked 3 times today
Mambo Latin Kitchen - Home of the original Craft Empanada. Our Craft Empanada fillings are made with all fresh ingredients, seasoned and then marinated for a minimum of 24 hours. The fillings are then cooked and individually sealed with our homemade flour dough empanada discos that are distributed directly from a local business. And of course, always fresh & cooked to order. Enjoy!
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7. Fanny's
4.6
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Montclair
Booked 1 time today
Old School, New School Italian. Craft Cocktails & Curated Italian Wine List. Family Owned and Operated.
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8. Marcus Live Bar & Grille
3.8
Excellent(60)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Rutherford
Booked 1 time today
Located within the retail and entertainment complex American Dream and adjacent to Meadowlands Sports Complex, Marcus Live Bar & Grille serves as a culinary centerpiece for visitors and an escape from city life. Led by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and with a menu emblematic of his personal cooking style, Marcus Live features everything from oysters on the half shell and tavern-style pizza to an assortment of steaks and barbecue to a selection of his signature items like Brown Sugar Wings and Old Bay Crab Cakes. There are also large format, shareable options, such as the "Garden State Jubilee" with rice and peas, grilled shrimp, fried chicken, sliced ribeye, vegetable couscous, and charred broccolini with optional surf and turf upgrades. In addition to the dining options, the lively bar will feature an impressive wine list, craft beers, and creative cocktails.
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9. Il Villaggio
4.9
Exceptional(671)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlstadt
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Il Villaggio. For more than 34 years, as one of the most authentic restaurants in Bergen County NJ, Il Villaggio has been perfecting our traditional cuisine and service. With the freshest ingredients, we are certain to deliver one of the best meals around. Every day we offer a variety of specials, prepared perfectly by our chefs, consistent with one of the top Italian restaurants in Bergen County. With our intimate yet spacious dining area that is capable of seating 95 guests, Il Villaggio offers an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other. Dine at one of the most New Jersey Italian restaurants tonight. Dine at Il Villaggio.
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10. Gianna's
4.8
Exceptional(621)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlstadt
Booked 1 time today
Please note that our current weekend hours are flexible, especially for larger parties. Please call us directly if you need reservation assistance.Gianna's is an old world style Italian restaurant that serves very generous family style portions for two or more as well as single orders if desired. Specials change daily using the freshest ingredients available, and all desserts are made on premise daily. 1.9 miles from Met Life Stadium and the Meadowlands, New Jersey. We also offer a full bar and Wine list.

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  • Tracy
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Married to an Italian who missed grandma’s feast of the seven fishes. Finally found a restaurant close to home that served it on Christmas Eve and it did not disappoint! 10/10 absolutely amazing! While a 3 hour dinner isn’t for everyone, it’s truly an experience! Service was outstanding, food was incredible, overall fantastic! Will definitely be back before next Christmas. Sarah was perfect! And the 2 managers we interacted with (by choice to share the positive) were so hospitable. Great job by all!
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    Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasPrice: Expensive• Italian• Clifton
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    4.7
  • Maggie
    New Jersey •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I came in with my sister for lunch. We were greeted by the sweetest hostess, and our server Jasmine was super friendly and attentive. Food came out quickly and was delicious as well. Cozy, excellent service, and excellent food!!! Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
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    Vesta Wood-FiredPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Rutherford
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    4.5
  • BarneyVIP
    New York City •126 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything was superb - as always. Had not been in a while and loved some of the new additions to the menu. The team here does everything right. Happy Holidays. Barney
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    Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
    •
    4.8
  • ANDREAVIP
    New Jersey •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A very charming restaurant all decked out for Christmas! The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was excellent. We had the cod special with mushroom risotto! I took half of mine home with me and will enjoy it again!
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    Ivy Inn Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Hackensack
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    4.3
  • MelissaVIP
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    They went above and beyond to show our friend an amazing birthday and we loved that.
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    EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
    •
    4.8

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