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1. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(2976)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 37 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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2. Matisse 167
4.8
Exceptional(1280)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rutherford
Booked 11 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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3. Le Monde
4.5
Awesome(830)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 30 times today
Located in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side, Le Monde channels Loire Valley cuisine, serving up such classics as cheese, onion soup, and coq au vin.
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4. Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(527)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cliffside Park
Booked 3 times today
Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant is a gem in the neighborhood. Known for its unique blend of fine dining and live music, it offers a memorable experience. Reviewers praise the delicious food, exceptional service, and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is also lauded for its live jazz music, which adds to the overall ambiance. One reviewer says, 'The live music, the service, the food, the drink all a 10/10. It’s such a hidden gem.' Another reviewer notes, 'The cozy atmosphere and soft music made for the perfect evening.' This restaurant is a hidden gem in Cliffside Park, serving up a perfect blend of food, music, and ambiance.
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5. Fleming's Steakhouse - Edgewater
4.7
Exceptional(1294)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Edgewater
Booked 36 times today
Fleming's Steakhouse in Edgewater is a gem of a neighborhood restaurant. With its prime steak and great seafood options, it's a favorite among locals. As one reviewer put it, 'The service and ambiance were stellar.' Another gushed about the 'magnificent view' and 'outstanding' food. The staff's attentiveness and knowledge of the menu are highly praised. So, if you're looking for a great steak, a beautiful view, and a memorable dining experience, Fleming's is the place to be!
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6. 5 Napkin Burger - Upper West Side
4.7
Exceptional(1572)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Upper West Side
Booked 31 times today
5 Napkin Burger is a premium, full-service burger restaurant with a full craft beer & cocktail bar.
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7. 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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8. Serafina 105
4.6
Exceptional(443)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 4 times today
Serafina Restaurant Group was conceived when Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato made a pact while traumatically lost at sea. The two friends agreed to open a restaurant serving the best pizza and pasta in the world if they were to survive the ordeal. In 1995, they fulfilled their promise by launching the highly acclaimed Serafina Fabulous Pizza. Following the success of their first location, they have gone on to open numerous locations worldwide!In 2008, they opened Brasserie Cognac in the Theater District where Chef Florian V. Hugo, a great-great-great grandson of poet Victor Hugo, serves fine French cuisine. Vittorio and Fabio energetically guarantee comfort, excitement and fabulous food at every location!
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9. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar
4.3
Awesome(115)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hackensack
Booked 1 time today
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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10. Cafe Du Soleil
4.7
Exceptional(1557)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 2 times today
Café du Soleil, a delightful French bistro nestled on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. As you sip wine or enjoy a delicious entree, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a cozy corner of France without ever leaving the city. A place where good friends gather, silverware occasionally takes a tumble, and conversations flow freely.Whether you’re savoring brunch, indulging in dessert, or enjoying Mussel Night, Café du Soleil welcomes you like a neighbor!For all your catering needs, please visit our website "Voila Caterers" - www.voilacaterersnyc.com or call Mrs. Nadine Chevreux for a quote @ (212)-316-9600.
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