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Il Villaggio
Price: Expensive•Italian•5(680)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.Luka's Italian Cuisine
Price: Expensive•Italian•5(685)Since 1990, we have served our community with fresh Italian cuisine. Experience our traditional and comforting dishes with the whole family today.
Canal House Station
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(378)Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton—the women behind Canal House Station—are cooks, writers, and artists. In 2007 they founded Canal House, which includes a publishing venture and a culinary, photography, and design studio. Their cookbook "Canal House Cooks Every Day" received a James Beard Award in 2012.
In 2019, Christopher and Melissa opened Canal House Station, a hidden gem tucked into an elegantly restored 1870s train station on the banks of the Delaware River in Milford, NJ. Their idiosyncratic, modern American cuisine is inspired by local ingredients that are ripe and in season in Hunterdon and Bucks County. They are two women, cooking together, and sharing their love of gathering people around the table to eat good food. They have been nominated twice for a James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Mid Atlantic” award.
Canal House Station offers "Sunday Dinner" every Sunday. It is available for Private & Corporate Events, and Celebratory Gatherings throughout the year.Stella A Kitchen and Bar
Price: Moderate•American•5(517)Casual fine dining in an eclectic atmosphere, serving dinner Wednesday-Saturday.
Booking special events on Sunday and Monday evenings and luncheons everyday.
Stella will be closed from Jan 1- Feb 4 2025. We look forward to seeing you Feb 5!
Biggie's
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(390)At Biggie’s we are guided by a set of values and principles, honed by members of our family since 1946, that empower our staff to provide you with an excellent dining experience. Biggie’s has always stood for tradition, quality, consistency, stability and a firm commitment to our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our community.Angelo's Trattoria
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Italian•4.9(680)Trattoria
A trattoria is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an osteria.
Seasonal
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why our high-quality ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced.
Il Capriccio - NJ
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(1,108)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.The Saddle River Inn
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(3,123)Romantic BYOB set inside an elegantly restored barn serving upscale French-American cuisine.
Churrasco Grill
Price: Moderate•Argentinean•4.9(306)Churrasco Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant that was established in 2005. It is located on North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha/Parsippany, less than 2 miles from Route 46. At Churrasco Grill we bring you the best of Argentina and Peru using only the freshest, local and seasonal ingredients.
The wood charcoal grill and rotisserie oven is the star of the restaurant. Located in the far end of the dining room, you will be able to see our grill master doing what he does best, grilling your steak or seafood to perfection. You will want to try our pollo a la brasa as well as the mix grill, bronzino or chaufa(Asian inspired fried rice with seafood). Our popular appetizers include shrimp iza, ceviche, and our homemade baked empanadas. Be sure to leave room for desset, Churrasco Grill offers a variety of popular desserts from Peru and Argentina all made in-house including alfajores and flan.George's Place Wildwood Crest
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.9(403)Enjoy all your favorite Greek-inspired favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a view of the bay!
George's Place in Wildwood Crest offers the same menu you know and love from our Cape May and CMCH locations, plus seasonal specials We are family-friendly, and welcome adults to enjoy their go-to BYOB beverages. Our dining room is open Year-round and our outdoor deck offers waterfront seating. Seating preferences are considered but not guaranteed. We are CASH ONLY
Breakfast & Lunch Favorites: Banana French Toast, Tiramisu Waffle, Crab Cake Benedict, Mediterranean Salad, and Gyros
Dinner Specialties: Hummus Sampler, Paxi Tuna, Spanakopita, Greek Lamb Chops, Atlantic Salmon, Whole Branzino and Braised Beef Short Rib
Same-Day Reservation Cancellation before 4pm -$15 per person
Same Day Reservation Cancellation after 4pm or No-Show -$35 per person
Since 1968, Kara Restaurant Group has welcomed visitors and locals to enjoy a variety of dining experiences: KaraRestaurantGroup.com
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- OTOpenTable DinerNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe service was absolute amazing! The food and drinks were excellent as well.More info618Price: Moderate• American• Freehold•4.9
- SSandyPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food and service were excellent. This was my second time dining there and it won’t be my last. Everything that was ordered by myself and friends was delicious.More infoMarcello's Coal Fired Pizza & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bordentown•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a great experience. Our waiter was great. Very friendly, attentive , and knowledgeable of the menu. Ordered the bone in filet which was a special for the evening and it was perfect!!More infoToscano RistorantePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bordentown•4.8
- BBarbaraVIPPhiladelphia County •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful place for breakfast! Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service.More infoParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square•4.8
- MPMarPNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food, service and entertainment in the lounge was wonderful!More infoRistorante LUCCA & Piano LoungePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bordentown•4.7
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