Best Casual Restaurants in Hillsborough

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MercerMiddlesexSomerset

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BranchburgBridgewaterEast BrunswickFranklin ParkGreen Brook TownshipHillsborough

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

24 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Bellemara Distillery restaurant

1. Bellemara Distillery

4.9

Exceptional(85)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Hillsborough

Booked 11 times today

Join us for a tasting or cocktail made with our grain to glass spirits. We do not have a kitchen, but you can bring your own food or order in. Enjoy a cocktail outdoors on our sunny patio (weather dependent, cold after sundown, must request in notes), watch the bartenders at work in our tasting room bar area, or relax in the upstairs cocktail lounge overlooking the distillery. Table assignements are made soley based on group size and availability. We are unable to accomodate small groups at larger tables due to our limited seating capacity. You may request specific seating in your booking but we cannot guarantee availability. We will not combine multiple reservations. No standing room. Groups of >10 MUST call/text 609-578-9874 to book. For first floor or ADA seating please write a note when making your reservation. The second floor is only accessible via stairs. Last call 30 minutes before close. Later reservations may have limited time.

2. Cafe Graziella

4.8

Exceptional(416)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hillsborough

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Cafe Graziella Cucina Italiana, located in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Family owned and operated since 1995.Our restaurant is open six days a week, and features a beautiful main dining room, two private event rooms and a diverse menu to cater to a wide variety of tastes and tradition.We also offer both catering packages and party packages to help you plan your next event. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

3. Caffe Piazza

4.8

Exceptional(373)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hillsborough

We are open for outdoor seating & curbside pickup! Caffe Piazza is an Italian Restaurant located in downtown Hillsborough. This Italian bistro has existed since 1995. Chef/Proprietor delivers authentic delightful Italian dishes from his region of Calabria to the rest of the country and Mediterranean regions and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You"ll find a friendly, cozy atmosphere. The long-time and devoted staff, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Come to Caffe Piazza Restaurant, and whether you are just having dinner or a romantic night or simply celebrating with friends, and we'll be sure to serve you with professionalism and attentive service. Also everyone who works at Caffe Piazza is considered family, so you will find the home style spirit helpful and dedicated to make sure your visit is not your last. At Caffe Piazza, only the freshest ingredients available are used to prepare orders.

4. Cafe Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(681)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 8 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.

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5. Boulevard Seafood Company

4.7

Exceptional(1434)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Somerville

Booked 2 times today

Boulevard Seafood Company sources its seafood directly from the Fulton Fish Market in NY as well as other local purveyors. A retail seafood room displays these fresh catches of the day, available for purchase 7 days a week. An open kitchen is the focal point of the 70-seat restaurant, which features a 6-seat counter for our Chef Table experience. To the rear is our casually appointed dining room, where we offer an array of daily dinner blackboard specials featuring the freshest seafood in the area. Start with a fun selection from our fresh oyster raw bar! We are a BYOB so feel free to also bring your favorite beer and wine while letting our well-trained staff manage the rest!

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6. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

4.9

Exceptional(737)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 2 times today

The idea of master chef Filippo Russo is to bring the Italian culture of gastronomy to Somerville, New Jersey. Through his philosophy, Da Filippo's Ristorante is recognized by European patrons spanning as far east as Japan and Singapore. With his profound knowledge in the culinary field Filippo Russo is able to present a level of authenticity through his dishes, replicating his mother's recipes as...well as the environment Filippo was exposed to in Sicily.Over the years Da Filippo's Ristorante received numerous reviews from the New York Times, New Jersey Monthly Magazine and Zagat survey, The Star-Ledger and The American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences. The most honorable recognition presentated to Filippo Russo is the Luigi Veronelli Award of Northern American fine Italian dining and Ignazio Miceli from Regaleali Winery Sicily. When guests arrive at Da Filippo Ristorante they are welcomed with European hospitality while finding themselves in a rustic ambiance

7. VintEdge Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(214)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Somerville

Booked 1 time today

VintEdge Wine Bar & Lounge brings a sophisticated and modern ambiance to historic downtown Somerville, New Jersey. This beautifully decorated lounge boasts a full- service bar featuring top-shelf wines and spirits including our own exclusive Napa Jack Wine. Private tasting rooms are also available for special events and wine lockers can be reserved to store your personal collection. With such a vast selection of wine by the bottle or glass, you can enjoy well-loved classics or discover new favorites.VintEdge Wine Bar & Lounge’s luxurious interior connects directly to VintEdge Wine & Spirits, making it easy to bring the tastes you’ve discovered home with you. We are located within Somerville Town Center, which encompasses a full retail experience as well as The Edge at Main, a luxury apartment community at the corner of Somerville’s Main & Davenport Streets.

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8. Seasons 52 - Bridgewater

4.8

Exceptional(3602)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Bridgewater

Booked 61 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

9. ONE 53

4.8

Exceptional(2602)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Princeton

Booked 9 times today

ONE53 is a ninety-nine seat cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving New American / Euro Bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. We combine local hospitality with traditional & contemporary dishes.Our menu features seasonally changing specials using only the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.ONE53 features wines from the U.S. and Europe along with a full bar that offers a variety of traditional and specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We're located in Rocky Hill, just minutes from Princeton, NJ.We've received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Times of Trenton, and NJ Monthly. ONE53 was named 2019's Favorite Restaurant and Favorite Bar by Princeton's premier newspaper Town Topics.ONE53 was recently named one of the Ten Best Restaurants in Central Jersey by OpenTable

10. Eno Terra

4.8

Exceptional(3981)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 18 times today

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From verified diners like you

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Brad
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Antonio and the staff make an absolutely fantastic family atmosphere. Everyone feels at home here and the food is top notch. It’ll always be one of our favorite places to be.
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Caffe PiazzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hillsborough
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4.8
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Amanda
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Bellemara Distillery's staff are very professional and knowledgeable about the drinks and spirits available! All of the cocktails, low alcohol and non alcoholic beverages are great! Highly recommend stopping by for a drink and tour of the facility if you get the chance!
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Bellemara DistilleryPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Hillsborough
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4.9
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Eve
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cafe Emilia is a class act!! The food and service were superb!! We truly enjoyed our meal! The pasta was obviously homemade and the dishes we had (ravioli with vodka sauce and fusili bolognese) were mouthwateringly delicious.
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Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.8
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Lisa
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was excellent the moment we walked into the restaurant! Our waitress, Lexi, could not have been better! She was genuinely enthusiastic and made fantastic suggestions. We started with the octopus and BBQ shrimp and then moved on to our entrees: Swordsfish, Cod special, almond crusted flounder and the seafood risotto. This place is a gem and we will be back! This was the best restaurant experience we have had in a very long time. 10/10
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Boulevard Seafood CompanyPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Somerville
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4.7
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EdwardVIP
New Jersey •43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Jan 2025
Service and food are always outstanding at Cafe Grazella’s
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Cafe GraziellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hillsborough
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4.8

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