LuNello Restaurant

4.9

1160 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

Since 1990, Chef Seger's use of unique ingredients, homemade pastas, and innovative specials has created a loyal following. His modern flair mixed with traditional culinary skills has created a whirlwind of praise. You will not see seafood options on the regular menu for one reason; All our Seafood is wild not farm raised and we carry ONLY what is available and offer them as our daily specials.
General Manager Stephanie Voulgaris
Floor Manager Henry Calderon
Sommelier Stephanie Voulgaris
LuNello has gone right to the source when purchasing ingredients and each dish reflects the attention placed into its preparation. All our meats in our menu have grown and purchased from meat purveyors that there is no use of antibiotics or hormones. Enticing presentation and courteous and professional staff are integral to LuNello's success. We are also excited to offer Wine Dinners and special events hosted in our private event spaces. We look forward to making your experience with us a special one!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Phone number
(973) 837-1660
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Louis Seger

SW AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, MENEGOLLI BUGATTI, VENETO 2013$420.00
SW BAROLO RISERVA, SALVANO “MILLENIUM”, PIEMONTE 2013$195.00
SW BARBARESCO RISERVA, SALVANO, PIEMONTE 1990$720.00
410 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA, IL POGGIONE, TOSCANA 2015$270.00
SW SANGIOVESE, MAZZEI CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI “MIX 36”, TOSCANA 2013$219.00
SW$180.00
SUPER TUSCAN, LAMAIONE, TOSCANA 2006
SW SUPER TUSCAN, ANTINORI TENUTA TIGNANELLO “SOLAIA”, TOSCANA 2019$682.00
SW SUPER TUSCAN, MARCHESI ANTINORI “TIGNANELLO”, TOSCANA 2017$385.00
SW ROSSO COLLI DI SALERNO, MONTEVETRANODI SILVIA, CAMPANIA 2012$176.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, LOUIS M. MARTINI “MONTE ROSSO VINEYARD”, SON. 2016$289.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CANYON RANCH & SILVER OAK “TIMELESS”, NAPA 2019$300.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SILVER OAK, ALEXANDER VALLEY 2013$275.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION, NAPA VALLEY 2017$600.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ROY ESTATE GRAND CRU, OAKVILLE, NAPA 2015$450.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, KLIPSUN, RED MOUNTAIN, WASHINGTON 2018$300.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, DOMINUS ESTATE “NAPANOOK”, NAPA VALLEY 2019$214.00
SW RED BLEND, PAHLMEYER “PROPRIETARY RED”, NAPA VALLEY 2018$334.00
SW RED BLEND, CLOS DU VAL “YETTAIL”, STAG’S LEAP DISTRICT, NAPA 2019$290.00
SW RED BLEND, EPISODE BY TERLATO MERITAGE, NAPA VALLEY 2012 $265.00
SW RED BLEND, PETER MICHAEL ESTATE “LES PAVOTS”, KNIGHTS VALLEY 2012$352.00
SW$300.00
RED BLEND, TRIPLE SEVEN CELLARS “ATLAS ROCK RED”, NAPA VALLEY 2018
SW RED BLEND, ROY ESTATE “PROPRIETARY RED”, NAPA VALLEY 2014$336.00
411 RED BLEND, ROY ESTATE “MR. EVAN’S”, NAPA VALLEY 2017$537.00

THE FAMILY ESTATES OF GAJA

In 1859, the Gaja family established the tradition to which they have adhered ever since – total dedication to uncompromising quality. For five generations, they have been producing some of the most sought after, highly acclaimed, and collectable wines in the world. Gaja Estates in Piedmont, Italy, is the home to Gaja Winery, owning 240 acres of vineyard land in Barbaresco and Barolo, with a commitment to producing wines of the highest quality exclusively from their own vineyards. In 1994, the Gaja family acquired their first wine estate in Tuscany, named Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino, which has been making wine since the 12th century. In 1996, the Gaja family purchased a second property in the Bolgheri district of Tuscany, named Ca’Marcanda, “House of Endless Negotiations”. Along the Tuscan Coast, this would become the home of their famed Super Tuscans. In 2017, Angelo Gaja and Alberto Graci started a new winery in Mt. Etna, Sicily, named “IDDA”, which means “She” in the local dialect. These are complex wines that express the ancient soils of the southern slope of Mt. Etna, as well as Angelo Gaja’s long-lived vision of excellence.

334 SAUVIGNON BLANC, GAJA ALTENI, PIEMONTE 2021$200.00
335 ETNA BIANCO, IDDA BY GAJA, MOUNT ETNA, SICILIA 2021$130.00
400 BAROLO, GAJA “CONTEISA”, LANGHE 2009$450.00
401 BAROLO, GAJA “CONTEISA”, LANGHE 2014$437.00
402 BAROLO, GAJA “SPERSS”, LANGHE 2011$440.00
403 BAROLO, GAJA “DAGROMIS”, LANGHE 2017$240.00
404 BARBARESCO, GAJA “COSTA RUSSI”, PIEMONTE 2014$1,200.00
405 BARBARESCO, GAJA, PIEMONTE 2018$500.00
406 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, GAJA “SUGAVILLE VINEYARD”, TOSCANA 2008$400.00
407 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, GAJA “RENNINA”, TOSCANA 2015$350.00
408 SUPER TUSCAN, GAJA CA’MARCANDA, BOLGHERI 2015$300.00
409 SUPER TUSCAN, GAJA CA’MARCANDA “PROMIS”, TOSCANA 2021$119.00

WINES BY DAVE PHINNEY

A true iconoclast in the winemaking world and 2019’s Winemaker of the Year, Dave Phinney has consistently received critical acclaim for his show-stopping, boundary-breaking wines vintage after vintage. After humble beginnings as a harvest worker at Robert Mondavi, he founded Orin Swift Cellars. Soon after, he created the cult classic, The Prisoner, taking the world by storm and putting premium domestic red blends on the map. Today, Dave continues innovating as the winemaker for Orin Swift, while simultaneously expanding his reach worldwide into Department 66, L’Usine, Locations, and beyond. His wines are unique, bold, and unapologetic, much like the labels that he designs himself. His approach to winemaking is much akin to our approach to food: sourcing the very best ingredients and showcasing their beauty in the best possible way.

363SAUVIGNON BLANC, ORIN SWIFT “BLANK STARE”, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2022$90.00
364 CHARDONNAY, ORIN SWIFT “MANNEQUIN”, CALIFORNIA 2021$76.00
708 PINOT NOIR, L’USINE, SANTA RITA HILLS, CALIFORNIA 2018$108.00
709 PINOT NOIR, L’USINE, ANNAPOLIS RIDGE, CALIFORNIA 2018$227.00
712 RED BLEND (GRENACHE-BASED), ORIN SWIFT “ABSTRACT”, CALIFORNIA 2021$82.00
713 RED BLEND (ZINFANDEL-BASED), ORIN SWIFT “8 YEARS IN THE DESERT”, CA 2021 $133.00
714 RED BLEND (BORDEAUX-STYLE), ORIN SWIFT “PAPILLON”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$156.00
715 RED BLEND (PETITE SIRAH-BASED), ORIN SWIFT “MACHETE”, CALIFORNIA 2019$108.00
814 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ORIN SWIFT “PALERMO”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$119.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ORIN SWIFT “MERCURY HEAD”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$250.00

STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS VINTAGE LIBRARY EDITIONS

These wines are extremely rare offerings and are sure to enhance your dining experience with us. Stags Leap Cellars is iconic for having won the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting competition with its 1973 Vintage Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, beating all of the Bordeaux entries for the first time ever. This winery, by excelling and winning over the European judges, has placed Napa Valley on the world wine map for decades to come.

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “CASK 23”, NAPA VALLEY 2004$450.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “CASK 23”, NAPA VALLEY 2014$425.00
SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “FAY”, NAPA VALLEY 2011$400.00

SPARKLING WINES

300 LAMBORGHINI, “LUMINOUS” BRUT PROSECCO, VENETO NV$484.00
301 LAMBORGHINI, “GOLD” EXTRA DRY PROSECCO, VENETO NV$308.00
302 PAUL GOERG, BRUT TRADITIONAL, CHAMPAGNE NV$68.00
303 CHAMPAGNE COLLERY, BLANC DE BLANCS, CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU NV$144.00
304 CHAMPAGNE COLLERY, BLANC DE NOIRS, CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU NV$174.00
305 MOET IMPERIAL, BRUT, CHAMPAGNE NV$160.00
306 MOET & CHANDON, NECTAR IMPERIAL, CHAMPAGNE NV $170.00
307 VEUVE CLICQUOT, BRUT, CHAMPAGNE NV$165.00
308 VEUVE CLICQUOT, DEMI-SEC, CHAMPAGNE NV$150.00
309 SCHRAMSBERG, BLANC DE BLANCS, NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA NV$140.00

VINTAGE SPARKLING

310 VILLA CRESPIA, FRANCIACORTA MILLE 2010$120.00
311 CHAMPAGNE COLLERY, “EMPRYMATIC”, CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU 2014$294.00
312 DOM PERIGNON, CHAMPAGNE 2012$480.00
313 “CRISTAL” BY LOUIS ROEDERER, CHAMPAGNE 2008$624.00
314 ROEDERER ESTATE, L’ERMITAGE, ANDERSON VALLEY 2013$135.00

ROSE WINES

315 ROSATO, FATTORIA SARDI BY SANTA MARGHERITA, TOSCANA 2020$85.00
316 ROSE, THE LANGUAGE OF YES BY RANDALL GRAHM, NAPA VALLEY 2022$60.00

WHITE WINES

ITALIA

320 ETNA BIANCO, TORNATORE “PIETRARIZZO”, ETNA, SICILY 2021$76.00
321 PINOT BIANCO, KETTMEIR, ALTO-ADIGE 2019$63.00
322 MULLER-THURGAU, KETTMEIR, ALTO-ADIGE 2019$63.00
323 FALANGHINA, FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO, CAMPAGNIA 2021$60.00
324 GAVI DI GAVI, BERSANO, PIEMONTE 2021$54.00
325 GAVI DI GAVI, LA SCOLCA, PIEMONTE 2022$58.00
326 PINOT GRIGIO, JERMANN, FRIULI 2022 $55.00
327 PINOT GRIGIO RISERVA, PIGHIN, COLLIO 2020$60.00
328 PINOT GRIGIO, KETTMEIR, ALTO-ADIGE 2022$63.00
329 SOAVE CLASSICO, PIEROPAN “CALVARINO” (GARGANEGA), VENETO 2021$62.00
330 VERMENTINO, POGGIO AL TESORO “SOLO SOLE”, BOLGHERI 2020$52.00
331 GRECO DI TUFO, MASTROBERNADINO “NOVA SERRA”, CAMPAGNIA 2021$66.00
332 FIANO, GAZZA LADRA, PUGLIA 2020$52.00
333 CHARDONNAY, JERMANN “…DREAMS…”, VENEZIA GIULIA 2021$122.00

FRANCE

340 SANCERRE, D. DES BUISSONNES, CUVEE PIERRE A FEU, LOIRE 2022$102.00
341 SANCERRE, LADOUCETTE COMTE LA FOND, LOIRE 2022$146.00
342 ALIGOTE, DOMAINE BORIS CHAMPY “DORE”, BURGUNDY 2020$89.00
343 CHABLIS, ALBERT BICHOT, BURGUNDY 2018 $45.00
344 CHABLIS, LA CHABLISIENNE “LE PEIRRELEE”, BURGUNDY 2019$85.00
345 CHABLIS AOC, DOMAINE VOCORET, BURGUNDY 2019$83.00
346 CHABLIS GRAND CRU, D. VOCORET, LES CLOS, BURGUNDY 2020$225.00
347 BOURGOGNE BLANC, FRANCOIS LABET VIELLES VIGNE, BURGUNDY 2020$105.00
348 POUILLY-FUISSE, GEORGES DUBOEUF, BURGUNDY 2020$140.00
349 CHARDONNAY, CAVE DE LUGNY “LES CHARMES”, BURGUNDY 2020$70.00
350 MARSANNAY BLANC, CHATEAU DE MARSANNAY, BURGUNDY 2019$147.00
351 PULIGNY MONTRACHET, JL CHAVY, BURGUNDY 2020$211.00
352 PULIGNY MONTRACHET, DOMAINE JEAN PASCAL, BURGUNDY 2021$168.00
353 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, D. MICHEL NIELLON, CLOS ST JEAN, 1ER CRU 2019$298.00
354 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, D. MICHEL NEILLON “LA MALTROIE”, 1ER CRU 2019$298.00

WHITE WINES

NEW WORLD

360 PINOT GRIS, J VINEYARDS, CALIFORNIA 2021$42.00
361 PINOT GRIS, J VINEYARDS, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2022$60.00
362 SAUVIGNON BLANC, SAINT CLAIR ESTATE, DILLON’S POINT, MARLBOROUGH 2022$55.00
363 SAUVIGNON BLANC, CADE, NAPA VALLEY 2019$78.00
364 SAUVIGNON BLANC, ORIN SWIFT “BLANK STARE”, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2022$90.00
365 CHARDONNAY, ORIN SWIFT “MANNEQUIN”, CALIFORNIA 2021 $76.00
366 CHARDONNAY, CHALK HILL ESTATE, SONOMA VALLEY 2021$88.00
367 CHARDONNAY, FLOWERS, SONOMA VALLEY 2021$117.00
368 CHARDONNAY, JAYSON BY PAHLMEYER, NAPA VALLEY 2021$102.00
369 CHARDONNAY, PLUMPJACK, NAPA VALLEY 2020$93.00
370 CHARDONNAY, STAG’S LEAP CELLARS, NAPA VALLEY 2022$60.00
371 CHARDONNAY, NEYERS, SONOMA VALLEY 2021$60.00
372 CHARDONNAY, JORDAN WINERY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2021$84.00
373 CHARDONNAY, J VINEYARDS & WINERY, SONOMA/NAPA/MONTEREY 2018$44.00
374 CHARDONNAY, ROMBAUER, CARNEROS 2021$122.00
375 CHARDONNAY, GRGICH ESTATE, NAPA VALLEY 2020$131.00

RED WINES

ITALIA

PIEMONTE

500 BARBERA D’ASTI, RENATO RATTI “BATTAGLIONE” 2020 $65.00
501 BARBERA D’ALBA SUPERIORE, “ROCCHE DELLE ROCCHE” 2017$81.00
502 BARBARESCO, CA’ ROME’, RIO SORDO 2018$183.00
503 NEBBIOLO/BARBERA, PELISSERO “LONG NOW”, BARBARESCO 2015$154.00
504 BAROLO, ROCCHE COSTAMAGNA, ROCCHE DELL’ANNUNZIATA 2017 $129.00
505 BAROLO, RENATO RATTI “MARCENASCO”, LA MORRA 2018$112.00
506 BAROLO, REVA, MONFORTE D’ALBA 2016$145.00
507 BAROLO, CHIONETTI “BUSSIA” VIGNA PIANPOLVERE 2017$241.00
508 BAROLO, CHIONETTI “RONCAGLIE" 2018$283.00
509 DOLCETTO DI DOGLIANI, CHIONETTI SAN LUIGI 2019$53.00
510 DOLCETTO DI DOGLIANI, CHIONETTI BRICCOLERO 2015$81.00

TRE VENEZIE

512 VALPOLICELLA, BRIGALDARA 2021$40.00
513 VALPOLICELLA, ALLEGRINI 2021$55.00
514 VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO, CESARI “BOSAN” 2018$68.00
515 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, BRIGALDARA “CAVOLO” 2017$130.00
516 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, CORTE ALTA “CAMPAROL” 2018$85.00
517 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, ALLEGRINI 2019$145.00
518 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, ZENI 2019$125.00
519 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, BERTANI 2011$270.00
520 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, RECCHIA 2017$110.00
521 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RISERVA, CESARI “BOSAN” 2012$220.00
522 MERLOT, SANT’ELENA, VENEZIA-GIULIA 2010$53.00
523 TEROLDEGO ROTALIANO, ZENI “LEALBERE”, TRENTINO 2018$67.00

SOUTHERN ITALIA

524 AGLIANICO, FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO TAURASI, CAMPANIA 2016$127.00
525 AGLIANICO, FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO “PIANO DI MONTEVERGINE” TAURASI 2014$215.00
526 AGLIANICO, NOTAIO “LA FIRMA”, CAMPANIA 2013$155.00
527 BASILICATA ROSSO, CANTINE DEL NOTAIO “L’ATTO”, BASILICATA 2019$55.00
528 PRIMITIVO, TENUTA PARCO DEI MONACI “MONACELLO”, MATERA, BASILICATA 2016$70.00
529 ETNA ROSSO, TORNATORE “PIETRARIZZO”, SICILIA 2019$92.00
530 MARMILLA BOVALE ROSSO, SU’ENTU “SU’NICO”, SARDEGNA 2020$68.00
531 CANNONEAU DI SARDEGNA, PEDRA NIEDDA TENUTE BASCA, SARDEGNA 2020$85.00
532 SAGRANTINO DI MONTEFALCO, CANTINA FRATELLI PARDI, UMBRIA 2017$82.00

TOSCANA

536 VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO, AVIGNONESI 2017$50.00
537 VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO, AVIGNONESI “POGGETTO DI SOPRA” 2017$125.00
538 VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO, POLIZIANO 2019$82.00
539 CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, BRANCAIA 2019$90.00
SW CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, BRANCAIA 2008$110.00
540 CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE RISERVA, RUFFINO “DUCALE ORO” 2018$101.00
541 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, ARGIANO 2018$140.00
542 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, GAJA PIEVE SANTA RESTITUTA 2016$180.00
543 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, LA GERLA 2017$135.00
544 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA, LA GERLA 2016$250.00
545 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, TORNESI 2017$96.00
546 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, TORNESI “BENDUCCI 570” 2016$175.00
547 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA, TORNESI 2016$169.00
548 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, COLLINA DEI LECCI 2017$73.00
549 BOLGHERI ROSSO, GRATTAMACCO, BOLGHERI 2021$89.00
550 SUPER TUSCAN, POGGIO AL TESORO “SONDRAIA” 2019$146.00
551 SUPER TUSCAN, ARGIANO “SOLENGO” 2020$146.00
554 SUPER TUSCAN, BRANCAIA “IL BLU”, TOSCANA 2019$156.00
555 SUPER TUSCAN, BRANCAIA “ILATRAIA” 2010$149.00
556 SUPER TUSCAN, BRANCAIA “ILATRAIA” 2011$137.00
557 SUPER TUSCAN, BRANCAIA “IL TRE” 2020$52.00
558 SUPER TUSCAN, SALVANO TRABUCH ROSSO 2018$90.00
559 SUPER TUSCAN, RUFFINO MODUS PRIMO 2019$70.00

FRANCE

RHONE

600 DELAS, CROZES HERMITAGE 2018$170.00
601 JEAN LUC COLUMBO, TERRE BRULEE, CORNAS 2014$168.00
JEAN LUC COLUMBO, “LES RUCHETS”, CORNAS 2016$190.00
603 CHATEAU L’HOSPITALET, LA CLAPE 2018$125.00
604 DOMAINE DE SAINT SIFFREIN, COTES-DU-RHONE 2019$54.00
605 DELAS, “LIGNE DE CRETE”, FRERE HERMITAGE 2018$265.00

BORDEAUX

606 CHATEAU TAYAC, MARGAUX 2020$95.00
607 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN, MARGAUX 2019$180.00
608 CHATEAU PICHON BARON, PAUILLAC, 2ND GROWTH 2014$382.00

BURGUNDY

612 JEAN-CLAUDE RAMONET, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2019$222.00
613 DOMAINE MICHEL NIELLON, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2019$160.00
614 DOMAINE ROBERT GROFFIER PERE & FILS, PASSETOUTGRAIN 2020 $107.00
615 DOMAINE CASTAGNIER, GRAND CRU, CLOS ST. DENIS 2019$525.00
616 NICOLAS POTEL, POMMARD 2017$154.00
617 DOMAINE JOSEPH DROUHIN, CHOREY LES BEAUNE ROUGE 2020$78.00
618 CHATEAU DE MEURSAULT, SAVIGNY-LES BEAUNE 2018$82.00
619 AURELIEN VERDET, “LE PRIEURE”, HAUTES-COTES DE NUITS 2020$135.00
620 MAISON LOUIS LATOUR, CUVEE LATOUR BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2020$96.00
621 DOMAINE LECHENEAUT, LES PRULIERS, NUITS ST. GEORGES, 1ER CRU 2019$335.00
622 DOMAINE HENRI REBOURSEAU, GRAND CRU, CLOS DU VOUGEOT 2018$490.00
623 CHATEAU DE MEURSAULT, POMMARD, CLOS DES EPENOTS, 1ER CRU 2016$285.00

UNITED STATES

PINOT NOIR

700 J VINEYARDS, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2021$89.00
701 FLOWERS, “SEA VIEW RIDGE”, SONOMA VALLEY 2021$173.00
702 TALBOTT, “KALI HART”, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2021$55.00
703 TALBOTT, “SLEEPY HOLLOW VINEYARD”, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2018$88.00
704704 BELLE GLOS, “LAS ALTURAS”, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2019$126.00
705 HARTFORD COURT, “WARRIOR PRINCESS BLOCK”, WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2019$200.00
706 HARTFORD COURT, “FAR COAST VINEYARD”, SONOMA COUNTY 2021$213.00
707 PENNER-ASH, WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2021$188.00
708 L’USINE BY DAVE PHINNEY, SANTA RITA HILLS 2018 $108.00
709 L’USINE BY DAVE PHINNEY, ANNAPOLIS RIDGE 2018$227.00

BLENDS

712 ORIN SWIFT BY DAVE PHINNEY, “ABSTRACT”, CALIFORNIA 2021$82.00
713 ORIN SWIFT BY DAVE PHINNEY, “8 YEARS IN THE DESERT”, CA 2021$133.00
714 ORIN SWIFT BY DAVE PHINNEY, “PAPILLON”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$156.00
715 ORIN SWIFT BY DAVE PHINNEY, 2019 “MACHETE”, CALIFORNIA 2019$108.00
716 PARADUXX BY DUCKHORN, “Z”, NAPA VALLEY 2019$90.00
717 JAYSON BY PAHLMEYER, RED BLEND, NAPA VALLEY 2020$145.00
718 PRISONER WINE COMPANY, “THE PRISONER”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$116.00
719 UPSIDEDOWN, “METHOD RED”, COLUMBIA VALLEY 2018$90.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

800 MOUNT PEAK, “SENTINEL”, SONOMA 2016$140.00
801 BERINGER, KNIGHTS VALLEY, SONOMA 2019$60.00
802 JORDAN WINERY, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA 2018$145.00
803 RODNEY STRONG, “BROTHERS”, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA 2016$168.00
804 RODNEY STRONG, “ROCKAWAY”, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA 2017$216.00
805 SILVER OAK, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA 2018$240.00
806 LOUIS M. MARTINI, NAPA VALLEY 2018$90.00
807 HESS COLLECTION, “LION TAMER”, NAPA VALLEY 2019$136.00
808 STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS, NAPA VALLEY 2019$151.00
809 JOSEPH PHELPS, NAPA VALLEY 2019 $202.00
810 FAUST, NAPA VALLEY 2021$130.00
811 ROBERT MONDAVI, NAPA VALLEY 2019$81.00
812 SCATTERED PEAKS, NAPA VALLEY 2020$82.00
813 GRGICH HILLS, NAPA VALLEY 2018$166.00
814 ORIN SWIFT, “PALERMO” NAPA VALLEY 2021$119.00
815 JAYSON BY PAHLMEYER, NAPA VALLEY 2019$168.00
816 CONN CREEK, NAPA VALLEY 2018$95.00
817 ROMBAUER, NAPA VALLEY 2019$149.00
818 SEQUIOA GROVE, NAPA VALLEY 2019$104.00
819 SILVERADO, NAPA VALLEY 2018$109.00
820 FREEMARK ABBEY, NAPA VALLEY 2018$120.00
821 ROY ESTATE, GRAND CRU, NAPA VALLEY 2017$265.00
822 ROBERT MONDAVI, OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY 2019$168.00
823 FAR NIENTE, OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY 2020$264.00
824 GROTH, OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY 2019$138.00
825 GROTH RESERVE, OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY 2019$314.00
826 PLUMPJACK, OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY 2019$280.00
827 CADE, HOWELL MOUNTAIN, NAPA VALLEY 2018$286.00
828 ROUND POND BOVET, RUTHERFORD, NAPA VALLEY 2018$320.00
829 CAYMUS, RUTHERFORD, NAPA VALLEY 2021 $221.00
830 INTRINSIC, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE 2018$63.00

AMAZING DOMESTIC RED VARIETALS

900 MERLOT, SILVERADO, NAPA VALLEY 2019$72.00
901 MERLOT, ROMBAUER VINEYARDS, LOS CARNEROS 2019$96.00
902 MERLOT, PLUMPJACK, NAPA VALLEY 2019$144.00
903 PETITE SIRAH, STAG’S LEAP WINERY, STAG’S LEAP DISTRICT, NAPA 2019$138.00
904 ZINFANDEL, ROMBAUER, NAPA VALLEY 2020$90.00
905 GRENACHE, UPSIDEDOWN “DEAD POPLAR VINEYARD”, YAKIMA VALLEY 2018$108.00
906 MOURVEDRE/GRENACHE/SYRAH, UPSIDEDOWN FIELD BLEND, COLUMBIA VAL 2017$120.00

REDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

912 MALBEC, DON MIGUEL GASCON, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 2021$44.00
913 MALBEC GRAN RESERVA, MAXIMUS, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 2015$76.00
914 MALBEC, ALPASION “OLD SCHOOL”, CHACAYES-ALTO VALLE DE UCO, MENDO NV$237.00
915 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALPASION, CHACAYES-ALTO VALLE DE UCO, MENDO 2020$91.00
916 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, TORRES “MAS LA PLANA” 2013$166.00
917 RIOJA, MANZANOS GRAN RISERVA 2014$90.00
918 RIOJA, BODEGA LANZAGA “CORRIENTE”, SPAIN 2019$55.00
919 RIOJA, BODEGA LANZAGA “LZ” (UNOAKED), SPAIN 2020$60.00
920 RIOJA ALAVESA, “LANZAGA” BY TELMO RODRIGUEZ, SPAIN 2017$102.00

WINES BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING

317 PROSECCO, LA MARCA, NV, ITALY (187ML SPLIT)$15.00
BOTTLE
302 CHAMPAGNE, PAUL GOERG, NV, BRUT TRADITIONAL, FRANCE
- GLASS$23.00
- BOTTLE$80.00

WHITES

200 MOSCATO, BRICCOTONDO, PIEMONTE, ITALY
- GLASS$12.00
- BOTTLE$44.00
201 RIESLING, REISCHSGRAF VON KESSELSTATT, MOSEL, GERMANY
- GLASS$13.00
- BOTTLE$48.00
202 GRECO DI TUFO, VILLA MATILDE, CAMPANIA, ITALY
- GLASS$16.00
- BOTTLE$59.00
326 PINOT GRIGIO, JERMANN, FRIULI, ITALY
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
334 PINOT GRIGIO, SANTA MARGHERITA, ALTO ADIGE, ITALY
- GLASS$18.00
- BOTTLE$66.00
325 GAVI DI GAVI, LA SCOLCA, PIEMONTE, ITALY
- GLASS$16.00
- BOTTLE$59.00
330 VERMENTINO, POGGIO AL TESORO “SOLOSOLE”, TOSCANA, ITALY
- GLASS$14.00
- BOTTLE$52.00
203 SANCERRE, LES CAILLOTTES, LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
- GLASS$18.00
- BOTTLE$66.00
362 SAUVIGNON BLANC, ST CLAIR, DILLON’S POINT, MARLBOROUGH, NZ
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
204 ARNEIS, BRICCOTONDO, PIEMONTE, ITALY
- GLASS$12.00
- BOTTLE$44.00
373 CHARDONNAY, J VINEYARDS, MONTEREY/SONOMA/NAPA, CALIFORNIA
- GLASS$12.00
- BOTTLE$44.00
205 CHARDONNAY, RODNEY STRONG, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
- GLASS$16.00
- BOTTLE$59.00

ROSE

316 ROSE, THE LANGUAGE OF YES BY RANDALL GRAHM, C. COAST, CALIF
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
206 ROSE, NOTORIOUS PINK, FRANCE
- GLASS$16.00
- BOTTLE$59.00

REDS

702 PINOT NOIR, TALBOTT “KALI HART”, STA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, CALIF
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
207 PINOT NOIR, ROOTSTOCK, SONOMA COAST, CALIFORNIA
- GLASS$16.00
- BOTTLE$59.00
918 RIOJA TINTO, BODEGA LANZAGA “CORRIENTE”, SPAIN
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
208 CHIANTI, VILLA CAMPOBELLO, TOSCANA, ITALY
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
557 SUPER TUSCAN, BRANCAIA “IL TRE”, TOSCANA, ITALY
- GLASS$14.00
- BOTTLE$52.00
209 MERLOT, HAHN, CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA
- GLASS$12.00
- BOTTLE$44.00
912 MALBEC, DON MIGUEL GASCON, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
- GLASS$12.00
- BOTTLE$44.00
210 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, J LOHR, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA
- GLASS$15.00
- BOTTLE$55.00
211 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BONANZA, CALIFORNIA
- GLASS$18.00
- BOTTLE$66.00

What 1,160 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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New Jersey
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Best Food
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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LuNello Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, amazing staff, great ambiance." The menu features exquisite dishes like fresh truffle pasta and perfectly cooked halibut. Patrons praise the "excellent food and service," making it "one of the best restaurants in the state." Ideal for special occasions.

1,160 Reviews

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William
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing The entire dinner was wonderful Celebrated my wife’s birthday Had the bronzino Best I have ever had Will be back
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Peter
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for dinner and drinks. Never disappoints.
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Karen
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend. The food was outstanding. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The waiters were all very attentive.
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Donna VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite restaurants! We have been going to LuNello for 20 years and it gets better and better. Chef Louis and his team continue to reinvent themselves. The food is sophisticated yet extremely approachable and downright unctuous. The service staff is professional, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. They really care about the guest having a great experience. ❤️
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Peter VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is well-prepared and served in timely fashion. The service is perfect. 0
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Jonathan
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience is very nice. Food was well prepared and presented. Very tasty. My only criticism is that the Caesar salad was very mediocre. Definitely the best Italian restaurant in the area.
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Joseph VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to celebrate my Brother-in-Law’s 60th birthday and couldn’t be more satisfied. Everything from the food to the wait staff was exemplary. Would DEFINITELY recommend to anyone looking for a scrumptious meal and a gratifying experience.
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Shane VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Treat yourself to this place, the food and service are incredible.
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Ralph
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best food in Northern Jersey...I never had their mussels before and they were fabulous.
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Al VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the very finest Italian dining experiences I enjoy each time I am back in New Jersey. The culinary expertise and professional service is beyond compare! My meal of Frog Legs, Trofie al Matriciana, and Branzini were all excellent and perfectly complimented by an outstanding and versatile wine list. Bravo to LuNellos.
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FAQs

LuNello Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 837-1660.

LuNello Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1160 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

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Additional information

Phone number
(973) 837-1660
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Louis Seger

LuNello Restaurant

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SOMMELIER’S SELECTION

SW AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, MENEGOLLI BUGATTI, VENETO 2013$420.00

SW BAROLO RISERVA, SALVANO “MILLENIUM”, PIEMONTE 2013$195.00

SW BARBARESCO RISERVA, SALVANO, PIEMONTE 1990$720.00

410 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA, IL POGGIONE, TOSCANA 2015$270.00

SW SANGIOVESE, MAZZEI CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI “MIX 36”, TOSCANA 2013$219.00

SW$180.00

SW SUPER TUSCAN, ANTINORI TENUTA TIGNANELLO “SOLAIA”, TOSCANA 2019$682.00

SW SUPER TUSCAN, MARCHESI ANTINORI “TIGNANELLO”, TOSCANA 2017$385.00

SW ROSSO COLLI DI SALERNO, MONTEVETRANODI SILVIA, CAMPANIA 2012$176.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, LOUIS M. MARTINI “MONTE ROSSO VINEYARD”, SON. 2016$289.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CANYON RANCH & SILVER OAK “TIMELESS”, NAPA 2019$300.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SILVER OAK, ALEXANDER VALLEY 2013$275.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION, NAPA VALLEY 2017$600.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ROY ESTATE GRAND CRU, OAKVILLE, NAPA 2015$450.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, KLIPSUN, RED MOUNTAIN, WASHINGTON 2018$300.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, DOMINUS ESTATE “NAPANOOK”, NAPA VALLEY 2019$214.00

SW RED BLEND, PAHLMEYER “PROPRIETARY RED”, NAPA VALLEY 2018$334.00

SW RED BLEND, CLOS DU VAL “YETTAIL”, STAG’S LEAP DISTRICT, NAPA 2019$290.00

SW RED BLEND, EPISODE BY TERLATO MERITAGE, NAPA VALLEY 2012 $265.00

SW RED BLEND, PETER MICHAEL ESTATE “LES PAVOTS”, KNIGHTS VALLEY 2012$352.00

SW$300.00

SW RED BLEND, ROY ESTATE “PROPRIETARY RED”, NAPA VALLEY 2014$336.00

411 RED BLEND, ROY ESTATE “MR. EVAN’S”, NAPA VALLEY 2017$537.00

THE FAMILY ESTATES OF GAJA

334 SAUVIGNON BLANC, GAJA ALTENI, PIEMONTE 2021$200.00

335 ETNA BIANCO, IDDA BY GAJA, MOUNT ETNA, SICILIA 2021$130.00

400 BAROLO, GAJA “CONTEISA”, LANGHE 2009$450.00

401 BAROLO, GAJA “CONTEISA”, LANGHE 2014$437.00

402 BAROLO, GAJA “SPERSS”, LANGHE 2011$440.00

403 BAROLO, GAJA “DAGROMIS”, LANGHE 2017$240.00

404 BARBARESCO, GAJA “COSTA RUSSI”, PIEMONTE 2014$1,200.00

405 BARBARESCO, GAJA, PIEMONTE 2018$500.00

406 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, GAJA “SUGAVILLE VINEYARD”, TOSCANA 2008$400.00

407 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, GAJA “RENNINA”, TOSCANA 2015$350.00

408 SUPER TUSCAN, GAJA CA’MARCANDA, BOLGHERI 2015$300.00

409 SUPER TUSCAN, GAJA CA’MARCANDA “PROMIS”, TOSCANA 2021$119.00

WINES BY DAVE PHINNEY

363SAUVIGNON BLANC, ORIN SWIFT “BLANK STARE”, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2022$90.00

364 CHARDONNAY, ORIN SWIFT “MANNEQUIN”, CALIFORNIA 2021$76.00

708 PINOT NOIR, L’USINE, SANTA RITA HILLS, CALIFORNIA 2018$108.00

709 PINOT NOIR, L’USINE, ANNAPOLIS RIDGE, CALIFORNIA 2018$227.00

712 RED BLEND (GRENACHE-BASED), ORIN SWIFT “ABSTRACT”, CALIFORNIA 2021$82.00

713 RED BLEND (ZINFANDEL-BASED), ORIN SWIFT “8 YEARS IN THE DESERT”, CA 2021 $133.00

714 RED BLEND (BORDEAUX-STYLE), ORIN SWIFT “PAPILLON”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$156.00

715 RED BLEND (PETITE SIRAH-BASED), ORIN SWIFT “MACHETE”, CALIFORNIA 2019$108.00

814 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ORIN SWIFT “PALERMO”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$119.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ORIN SWIFT “MERCURY HEAD”, NAPA VALLEY 2021$250.00

STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS VINTAGE LIBRARY EDITIONS

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “CASK 23”, NAPA VALLEY 2004$450.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “CASK 23”, NAPA VALLEY 2014$425.00

SW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “FAY”, NAPA VALLEY 2011$400.00

SPARKLING WINES

300 LAMBORGHINI, “LUMINOUS” BRUT PROSECCO, VENETO NV$484.00

301 LAMBORGHINI, “GOLD” EXTRA DRY PROSECCO, VENETO NV$308.00

302 PAUL GOERG, BRUT TRADITIONAL, CHAMPAGNE NV$68.00

303 CHAMPAGNE COLLERY, BLANC DE BLANCS, CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU NV$144.00

304 CHAMPAGNE COLLERY, BLANC DE NOIRS, CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU NV$174.00

305 MOET IMPERIAL, BRUT, CHAMPAGNE NV$160.00

306 MOET & CHANDON, NECTAR IMPERIAL, CHAMPAGNE NV $170.00

307 VEUVE CLICQUOT, BRUT, CHAMPAGNE NV$165.00

308 VEUVE CLICQUOT, DEMI-SEC, CHAMPAGNE NV$150.00

309 SCHRAMSBERG, BLANC DE BLANCS, NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA NV$140.00

VINTAGE SPARKLING

310 VILLA CRESPIA, FRANCIACORTA MILLE 2010$120.00

311 CHAMPAGNE COLLERY, “EMPRYMATIC”, CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU 2014$294.00

312 DOM PERIGNON, CHAMPAGNE 2012$480.00

313 “CRISTAL” BY LOUIS ROEDERER, CHAMPAGNE 2008$624.00

314 ROEDERER ESTATE, L’ERMITAGE, ANDERSON VALLEY 2013$135.00

ROSE WINES

315 ROSATO, FATTORIA SARDI BY SANTA MARGHERITA, TOSCANA 2020$85.00

316 ROSE, THE LANGUAGE OF YES BY RANDALL GRAHM, NAPA VALLEY 2022$60.00

WHITE WINES

ITALIA

320 ETNA BIANCO, TORNATORE “PIETRARIZZO”, ETNA, SICILY 2021$76.00