Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Marlboro

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Cuzin's Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(226)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Marlboro

Booked 62 times today

You know what you’re missing around here?A really great seafood place — and a cool place to kick back and enjoy the good life with family and friends.Enter: Cuzin’s Seafood – Clam Bar.Cuzin's Seafood Clam BarOur casual-chic seafood eatery serves up a fresh take on all your favorite fare.Savor the flavor of summer all year round, complete with top service and gorgeous décor that’s part Miami sizzle, part NYC style and all Jersey Shore chill.Whether you’re dining inside or eating al fresco on our outdoor patio, like our name promises, when you’re at Cuzin’s, you’re family.

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2. Nonna's Citi Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1226)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 22 times today

Nonna's Citi Cucina is a gem of a restaurant in the Englishtown neighborhood. With its innovative concept of individual and family style Italian dishes, it's a go-to spot for special occasions. The reviews are consistently high, praising the food, service, and atmosphere. One reviewer said, 'The food is consistently delicious here. Specialty cocktails are a lot of fun. This is our go-to for special occasions. Service is quick and accurate.' It's a place that's loved by the community for its delicious food, attentive service, and warm atmosphere.

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3. American Hotel - The Standard

4.6

Exceptional(1216)

Price: Moderate

• American • Freehold

Booked 14 times today

Please note we offer Free Parking!The Standard, an American Bistro Style Restaurant and Bar, located in the American Hotel right at the heart of Downtown Freehold. Open everyday for lunch and dinner until 9:00 pm, and offering an a la carte brunch on Sundays. The contemporary menu offers a tantalizing variety featuring steaks, seafood and bistro-style dishes. Enjoy our upscale menu with friends while sipping on one our specially crafted cocktails.Happy Hour is offered at the bar 7 days a week from 3:00-6:00. Additionally, we are now offering half priced bottles of wine every Wednesday and Sunday.Please note that all reservations are for Indoor Dining only. Outdoor dining is purely first come, first serve. However, if you have a reservation, and there is an outside table available at the time of your arrival, you will be welcomed to it.

4. Metropolitan Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1610)

Price: Moderate

• American • Freehold

Booked 35 times today

Metropolitan Café is a neighborhood gem because it offers a unique New American Menu with a Pacific Rim flair, as described. It's praised for its quality food and service, with many reviewers mentioning the 'top notch' food and 'friendly and professional' service. It also has a hip, upscale yet casual atmosphere that appeals to many customers. Its Wine Spectator Award Winning list and lively martini bar are also noted as highlights.

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5. Cafe Luna of Old Bridge

4.7

Exceptional(530)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Bridge

Booked 34 times today

After over 20 years of serving fine Italian cuisine in New York City, we are proud to announce our newest location in Old Bridge New Jersey. Join us under the stars in our romantic dining area, lounge or upscale bar, serving our authentic Sicilian Cuisine, delectable desserts and extensive wine list. We pride ourselves on serving the finest ingredients in every dish. Whether you’re having an intimate dinner or seeking to host a special event, happy hour, or other occasion, Café Luna of Oldbridge will provide a dining experience that is out of this world!

6. Solo Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(960)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 6 times today

Solo Trattoria is a neighborhood gem, known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere and delicious, unique Italian dishes. The restaurant has consistently high reviews, praising the excellent food, friendly service, and cozy setting. The owner, Piergiorgio Ceciarelli, is said to provide genuine heartfelt service and a great atmosphere. The restaurant is often described as a 'go-to place for a fantastic meal' and 'perfect ambiance for couples and dinner parties'.

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7. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1294)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Freehold

Booked 29 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.

8. 618

4.9

Exceptional(6812)

Price: Moderate

• American • Freehold

Booked 83 times today

Top 1% of restaurants in the worldRanked #32 most romantic restaurants in the United States*Reservation times are not guaranteed. As a high-volume restaurant we will do our best to accommodate you as close to that time as possibleThe 618 experience doesn't have to end after dessert. Bring a piece of 618 home with you or send it to family & friends. We offer an array of our signature items such as an Espresso Martini Candle, Decanter sets or the most comfortable sweatshirt you'll ever own!*** https://www.618nj.com/618athome ***

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9. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4632)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 139 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

10. Buona Sera

4.7

Exceptional(1709)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 9 times today

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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BrandonVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful experience the server was very helpful, music was low but nice to have some background noise and the food was great!
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Cuzin's Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Marlboro
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4.7
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Shelley
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We love dining at Solo. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. We recently moved to another state and came back on business. We were able to meet friends for dinner at Solo and it did not disappoint. Wish we could find a restaurant like Solo in our new town
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Solo TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Freehold
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4.8
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StephanieVIP
New York City •14 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great restaurant when in the area or for a celebration or special night out. The sushi is very fresh. Crab cake was melt in your mouth but lacked a bit of acid. The Chicken parma was enjoyable as well. Had a long wait between appetizer and entrée. Our server wasn't as attentive as others in the past and although we mentioned our sons birthday it was not acknowledged.
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Metropolitan CafePrice: Moderate• American• Freehold
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4.6
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Alfred
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
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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Hillary
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Love the Christmas decorations! Was so festive and beautiful!
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American Hotel - The StandardPrice: Moderate• American• Freehold
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4.6

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Cuzin's Clam Bar

2. Nonna's Citi Cucina

3. American Hotel - The Standard

4. Metropolitan Cafe

5. Cafe Luna of Old Bridge

6. Solo Trattoria

7. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

8. 618

9. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

10. Buona Sera

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