Best Authentic Restaurants in Bridgewater

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Char Steakhouse - Raritan

4.7

Exceptional(3429)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bridgewater

Booked 33 times today

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

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2. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

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4.7

Exceptional(725)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 2 times today

Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana is a beloved Italian restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. The owner, Chef Filippo Russo, is an Italian master chef who replicates his mother's recipes and the environment he was exposed to in Sicily. Customers have praised the restaurant for its authentic Italian dining experience, calling it a 'hidden gem' and 'the last example of fine Italian dining in this part of Somerset County'. The restaurant has also received numerous awards, including the prestigious Luigi Veronelli Award of Northern American fine Italian dining.

3. Cafe Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(669)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 11 times today

Cafe Emilia is conveniently located on Route 202 in Bridgewater New Jersey. Our cuisine represents the best of Italian dining, using fresh ingredients and preparing all dishes in our own kitchen daily. We pride ourselves in providing our many repeat customers a consistent quality dining experience. Whether coming in for a light refreshing lunch between business appointments or dining with family or friends in one of our private areas, Cafe Emilia will ensure every visit is a satisfying occasion.

4. Cafe Venezia

4.8

Exceptional(634)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Martinsville

Booked 1 time today

Cafe Venezia is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's praised for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and consistently delicious food. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's home-made pasta and the staff's friendly, attentive service. The owners are described as going above and beyond to create a special dining experience for guests. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and often hailed as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.

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5. Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge

4.7

Exceptional(217)

Price: Moderate

• Afghan • Basking Ridge

Booked 15 times today

Our famous Kebabs and Steaks, savory Lamb Chops, tender Lamb Shanks, mouthwatering pressure-cooked Dopiaza and Chicken Qorma, flavorful rices, delicious Ashak and Mantu dumplings, crispy freshly baked Bread and all other menu items are prepared from natural ingredients.Hills of Herat is a family owned and operated restaurant, bringing authentic Afghan cuisine to Martinsville, New Jersey. We understand the value of a warm atmosphere and a home cooked meal, and take pride in making each customer our guest as we share a piece of our culture. Rich in flavor and quality, all of our food is prepared fresh and with care. We believe that health is the ultimate wealth and make sure that our dishes are prepared from the highest quality ingredients from trusted suppliers. We are committed to bringing you the most delicious and freshly made dishes infused with traditional herbs and spices.

6. Ristorante MV

4.8

Exceptional(806)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bernardsville

Booked 41 times today

Ristorante MV is an up-beat and modern eatery, with a stylish bar, that encapsulates the old-school energy of Italian dining. Bringing you traditional and home-made family recipes prepared by father and son team, right in the heart of Bernardsville NJ. A 2 hour table Limit has been put in place for groups of 4 or less.

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7. Trattoria Mediterranea

4.8

Exceptional(1083)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bedminster

Booked 7 times today

***COVID UPDATE***DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY, A TIME LIMIT FOR RESERVATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS SMALLER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOCATED 90 MINUTES FOR DINING AND GROUPS LARGER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED TWO HOURS.We are a family style Italian Restaurant known for our tasty food, friendly service, lively atmosphere. The restaurant exterior is representative of traditional Italy while our interior greets guests with an antique chest on which to sit on to observe Chef Michele at work."Start with the finest and freshest natural ingredients then cook with love, knowledge, and devotion. Serve everyone as if they were the most honored guests ever to come into your home and then you have the recipe for fine food. With its bring your own wine concept, it's no wonder there's a queue for a table.

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8. 12 Islands of Stirling

4.7

Exceptional(791)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Stirling

Booked 7 times today

12 Islands of Stirling is a true gem of Greek cuisine. The restaurant is praised for its authenticity, with reviewers consistently noting the 'real taste of Greece' and the 'experience of life and traditions' of the Greek people. The fresh, high-quality ingredients and the staff's dedication to providing a 'journey to a unique, wholesome and majestic way of life' have won over many diners. One reviewer even mentioned their Greek friend was pleased, adding to the restaurant's authenticity.

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9. Lukas's Seafood & Grille

4.4

Awesome(913)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Warren

Booked 5 times today

Lukas' Seafood-Steak-Bar is truly a family establishment - three brothers and a close family friend came together to bring Central New Jersey the freshest seafood and finest meats. Lukas' is the fourth restaurant Sonny and Roberto have opened together, both sharing the philosophy that only a truly authentic taste of Mediterranean cooking and culture would provide guests with an incomparable dining experience. Come join us for lunch, brunch, dinner, or happy hour at our full bar to see what delectable options we have to offer!

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10. La Colina - Warren

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4.6

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Warren

Booked 10 times today

Our Mexican food is a journey through the culinary traditions of Mexico, where authentic flavors and fresh ingredients are the undisputed protagonists. Each dish is prepared with the care and dedication that traditional recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation deserve. From a tacos to the most sophisticated dishes, at La Colina you will find a range of the best options that will make you feel as if you were in Mexico itself.

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Zanib
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We had an amazing time at dinner. Everything was delicious and super flavorful. It's rare for my big family to agree on food but everyone enjoyed it. They were very flexible with my reservation as I had a last minute issue and were able to accommodate us at a later time. The servers were very nice and the owner was extremely helpful. I would definitely come back!
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Hills of Herat-Basking RidgePrice: Moderate• Afghan• Basking Ridge
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4.7
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HarinderVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great time! Food was amazing as always and Nicole was fantastic with keeping an eye on our drinks and overall was very pleasant to have.
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Char Steakhouse - RaritanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bridgewater
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4.7
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Louis
New York City •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
We've been here a number of times and Cafe Emelia doesn't disappoint. The food is consistently good and the service exceptional. The staff is incredibly welcoming and adds that extra dimension to your evening that I look for when going out with friends and family.
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Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.8
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CarlaVIP
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
This is the most amazing restaurant ever!! Always a great experience, with great service and food prepared to perfection! Filippo and his wife Berty are wonderful hosts that truly care about their customers. We love when Filippo comes out to play a few pieces on his baby grand piano. He really knows how to make you feel special and cared about. He takes such pride in every thing he cooks for us. We absolutely love coming here.
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da Filippo Autentica Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Somerville
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4.7
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MarciVIP
Chicago / Illinois •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
Food was wonderful ( lot of options on the menu) and the service was excellent. Was in town for business. Went twice the experience was so great! Will be back next visit.
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Cafe VeneziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Martinsville
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Char Steakhouse - Raritan

2. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

3. Cafe Emilia

4. Cafe Venezia

5. Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge

6. Ristorante MV

7. Trattoria Mediterranea

8. 12 Islands of Stirling

9. Lukas's Seafood & Grille

10. La Colina - Warren

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