Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Rutherford

450 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

4.8

Exceptional(1288)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rutherford

Booked 13 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!

2. Elia

4.9

Exceptional(2990)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Rutherford

Booked 51 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.

3. Il Villaggio

4.9

Exceptional(673)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 13 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.

4. Fanny's

4.6

Exceptional(115)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Montclair

Booked 14 times today

Old School, New School Italian. Craft Cocktails & Curated Italian Wine List. Family Owned and Operated.

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5. Segovia Restaurant- Moonachie

4.5

Awesome(49)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional Spanish • Moonachie

Booked 4 times today

Enticing cuisine, inviting ambiance and impeccable service effortlessly combine to create a rich and authentic Spanish dining experience. Our menu is based on only the finest seafood and meat and the freshest seasonal produce, all meticulously prepared since 1980.A mile from METLIFE stadium, Segovia’s cuisine embodies the essence of dining in Spain. Our talented chefs add a fresh, modern approach to traditional favorites creating a menu perfectly balanced between rusticity and refinement. We offer a tempting array of tapas, sparkling fresh shellfish and seafood, as well as succulent steak and meat dishes. Our full bar serves an array of specialty cocktails and, of course, our signature homemade sangria. Our Paella and Mariscada are also one of Segovia Restaurant's most popular choices amongst other favorites.Now Open! Our patio has been transformed into a fresh, modern Solarium with retractable roof and sides offering seasonal open dining in welcoming new space

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6. Bareli's Restaurant - Secaucus

4.8

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Secaucus

Booked 5 times today

Conveniently located on busy Route 3 in Secaucus NJ, just minutes from the Meadowlands Complex, Giants Stadium, and New York City. Bareli’s is the area’s finest Italian/Continental restaurant since 1986. An award winning wine list complements a menu prepared from highest quality ingredients. Let our award winning chef prepare your favorite dish to your specifications. Food fit for royalty with great service and a comfortable atmosphere.

7. Gianna's

4.9

Exceptional(627)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 4 times today

Please note that our current weekend hours are flexible, especially for larger parties. Please call us directly if you need reservation assistance.Gianna's is an old world style Italian restaurant that serves very generous family style portions for two or more as well as single orders if desired. Specials change daily using the freshest ingredients available, and all desserts are made on premise daily. 1.9 miles from Met Life Stadium and the Meadowlands, New Jersey. We also offer a full bar and Wine list.

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8. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(118)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hackensack

Booked 8 times 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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9. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(6855)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 96 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Lite Fare & Cocktails | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Lite Fare menu ends at 10:00 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

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10. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(30032)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 470 times today

Carmine's is a family-style Italian restaurant in NYC, crafted for sharing and celebrations. Reviewers lauded it for its exceptional value, abundant portions, friendly service, and the elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its ability to make any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. It's perfect for family dining, celebrating special occasions, and hosting business team dinners. With reviews boasting 'excellent food for sharing and phenomenal service,' it's clear Carmine's is a favorite for making any gathering memorable.

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Lori
New York City •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The lunch prix fixe menu is the best kept secret in all of Bergen County! Every single dish we ate was a winner! And beautifully presented. And the service (shout out to Albert M) was superb! Albert and the busboy were so well-trained, warm, and polite. We've been to Elia for dinner but really loved this beautiful restaurant at lunchtime! Ample parking lot. It's worth the drive. Just go!
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EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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4.9
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Susan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Loved our dinner, food and service was excellent. My only complaint would be the music level, it was so loud and hard to have a conversation.
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Fanny'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Montclair
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4.6
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Joe
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Great food. Got the garlic shrimp appy and Bronzino main dish. Also got appy for 4 which was Amy. Great service and atmosphere. We will be back
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Segovia Restaurant- MoonachiePrice: Expensive• Traditional Spanish• Moonachie
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4.5
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frankVIP
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Celebrated my son's 30th birthday there. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Menu was creative. Food quality and portion size was excellent.
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Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
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4.8
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JohnVIP
New York City •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Always an excellent meal and excellent service Seth our waiter is always fantastic along with his crew. We’ve been going for years and we will continue to go great place.
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Il VillaggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlstadt
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4.9

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450 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

2. Elia

3. Il Villaggio

4. Fanny's

5. Segovia Restaurant- Moonachie

6. Bareli's Restaurant - Secaucus

7. Gianna's

8. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

9. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

10. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

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