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1. House 157 Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Awesome(398)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Roselle Park
Booked 36 times today
House 157 Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood gem in Roselle Park, known for its diverse menu and inviting atmosphere. Customers rave about the 'spectacular' food, 'delicious' drinks, and 'friendly' service. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'cute spot with great music and vibes'. The ambiance is consistently praised as 'beautiful', 'relaxing', and 'chill'. It's the perfect place to grab a bite and feel at home.
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2. Del Porto Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(187)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Union
Booked 11 times today
NEW MODERN ITALIAN STYLE / HOMEMADE PASTA / FRESH SEAFOOD / STEAK HOUSE Benvenuti! DEL PORTO is a Neighborhood Gem formally known as Manolo's which has deep ties to the community as well as featured in the Famous Sopranos series. We are also well known for our large outdoor patio area which is great for large parties and events! We hope for you to join us! BANQUET ROOM 150 PEOPLEPATIO / COURTYARD 150 PEOPLEDINING ROOM 100 PEOPLE FULL SERVICE BAR / WINE LIST
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3. La Griglia
4.9
Exceptional(2092)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kenilworth
Booked 23 times today
With a unique combination of sophisticated atmosphere, an extensive wine list, and contemporary cuisine with a focus on seafood, La Griglia offers a taste of Italy far from the ordinary.
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4. Le Malt Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(765)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Woodbridge
Booked 18 times today
"At Le Malt, food makes an appearance, but cocktails rule" - NY Times.Le Malt Lounge, a trendy Whisky & cocktail restaurant & bar, is located in the heart of New Jersey featuring the largest selection of brown spirits with over 1,000 bottles to choose from.The restaurant has soaring interiors with a refined, yet approachable menu by our James Beard Foundation featured Chef Duke Estime. Also, featuring a thoughtfully-curated spirits program celebrating the great regions of the world, alongside innovative and classically-focused cocktails.
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5. Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford
4.8
Exceptional(796)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Cranford
Booked 8 times today
Garlic Rose Bistro in Cranford is a true gem. Reviews rave about the 'great food', 'wonderful service', and 'friendly atmosphere'. The unique feature of the restaurant being a 'garlic lovers paradise' adds a delightful touch. The family-friendly environment and 'impeccable' service make it a favorite among locals, with one reviewer even calling it 'the absolute best place to go'.
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6. da Benito Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(856)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Union
Booked 6 times today
Exquisite cuisine complimented with our extensive award winning wine list featuring the very best from Italy, France and California. This makes for a unique and memorable dining experience at this top New Jersey restaurant. Attention to detail defines “Fine Dining” at restaurant da Benito. Immaculate Italian table linens on every table and a professional wait staff will cater to your every wish. Our menu is as rich in flavor as it is diverse and incorporating local grown vegetables, homemade pastas, aged steaks that rival the best steakhouses and fresh wild seafood creates a menu that has to be tasted to be appreciated.
A photo of Luciano's Ristorante & Lounge/Rahway, NJ restaurant
7. Luciano's Ristorante & Lounge/Rahway, NJ
4.2
Awesome(598)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rahway
Booked 9 times today
Our chef has been delighting guest palates for the past 20 years with his outstanding culinary talents. The distinctive architectural interior is complimented with a new traditional cuisine which makes Luciano’s the perfect place for an extraordinary time. Our impressive fireplaces and our relaxing lounge will allow you to enjoy the tantalizing food complimented by our world class wine list. Whether you are enjoying an evening out or celebrating a special event in one of our two impressive dining rooms, you can be assured of an extraordinary experience. Our Private dining rooms are able to accommodate corporate events for business meetings with accessibility to Wi-Fi or if you are looking to plan an engagement party or surprise birthday party we are there for you. Our event coordinator will go through every detail of your special event to exceed your expectations.
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8. Angelo's Steakhouse
4.4
Awesome(107)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Kenilworth
Booked 5 times today
New Steakhouse located in Kenilworth NJ featuring a full bar, extensive list of new & old world wines and the finest cuts of dry-aged chops.
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9. Il Gabbiano New Jersey (BYOB)
4.6
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cranford
Booked 5 times today
Coming Soon!
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10. Casa del Rey Kitchen
3.8
Excellent(69)
Price: Moderate
• Continental • Roselle Park
Booked 1 time today
Coming Soon!
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  • Bethanne
    New York City •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Pedro was an excellent server! Food was incredible as always especially the calamari, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes and salmon!! Ice cream sandwich and cannoli bread pudding topped off an amazing birthday meal!! Oh and the bread is delicious too as well as the cocktails! This restaurant is over an hour away for us but we continue to return! Top notch!
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    La GrigliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kenilworth
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    4.9
  • Justin
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great service and great food! We love Garlic Rose!
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    Garlic Rose Bistro - CranfordPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Cranford
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    4.8
  • Karivip
    Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Wonderful restaurant - great food and top notch service. Only concern was the super different wine ordering process/policy. The wine menu is only online via a QR code AND if you only want a single glass of wine, you literally have to filter through, ask, have them go check (assuming to see if you have a bottle or have a bottle open) . . . if that answer is no, you have to repeat the whole process. For a restaurant of this caliber, I would absolutely expect a more customer friendly process.
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    Le Malt LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Woodbridge
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    4.6
  • Charles
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    This was my first time dining here. I saw so many great things and reviews on Instagram that I decided to book a reservation and It was more than worth it. The staff were amazing, the ambiance was so comfortable. The food and portions were great and well with the money. I definitely will be going back! I highly recommend this establishment for a date night, family or group night.
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    House 157 Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Roselle Park
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    4.5
  • Rhoda
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Nov 2024
    Our Server John - it was his 1st Day. He was friendly, courteous and attentive to our Table. The food & drink dishes were delicious and we will be back very soon ! YUM
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    Del Porto RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Union
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    4.8

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