Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

4.7

2522 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

Scalini Fedeli was opened by chef-owner Michael Cetrulo in 1995 and very quickly became New Jersey's highest rated Italian restaurant. Rated excellent by the New York Times in 1996 and New Jersey's favorite restaurant in Zagat's Survey in 2001 and New Jersey Monthly's best Italian and top 25 overall in 2007. Highlights from the menu include soft egg yolk raviolo with black truffle butter, pignoli crusted salmon with artichoke and mint agnolotti in a light tomato and basil broth and braised short ribs of beef with a cherry pepper and port glaze. Set in an historic building built in 1740, the atmosphere is slightly formal with Tuscan style vaulted ceilings finished with Venetian plaster. Tapestry and antique mirrors adorn the walls.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 701-9200
Website
http://scalinifedeli.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Cetrulo
Private party facilities
Scalini Fedeli can be rented out for private parties.

Location
63 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928
Area
Chatham
Cross Street
Parrot Mill Road
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking to all dining guests.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of Purred "Zuppe di Toscana"
with broccoli di rapa, pennettine pasta finished with toasted pignoli and prosciutto di parma
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
with sundried tomatoes dressed with a pistachio vinaigrette
Buffalo Mozzarella
with roasted peppers and arugula with an aged balsamic vinaigrette
Ecuadorian Shrimp in a Roma Tomato
mustard and basil reduction with honeydew melon, prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella
Risotto
with mushrooms and petit peas from Provence with crispy zucchini
Penne
with sausage, wild mushrooms and toasted fennel seeds in a tomato sauce
Linguini alla "Carbonara"
with petit peas
Soft Egg Yolk Raviolo
filled with spinach and ricotta topped with parmigiano and melted truffle butter
Pappardelle in a Braised Veal Shank and Marrow Sauce
with minced cherry pepper and a hint of Italian mascarpone
Butternut Agnolotti
with a sage brown butter, amaretti and buffalo mozzarella
Spaghetti "Arrabiata"
with mushrooms, black olives and minced Spanish anchovy in a spicy tomato and basil sauce
Hand Cut Tagliatelle in a Traditional Bolognese Sauce
topped with sheeps milk ricotta

Piatti di Mezzo

Filet of Branzino in a Sundried Tomato
picholine and calamata olive sauce with a Roma tomato and fennel confit
Shrimp
sautéed in a sherry wine and garlic sauce over a pecorino and sweet pea puree surrounded by crispy fried eggplant
Pignoli Crusted Faroe Island Salmon
over roasted eggplant, peppers, onions, and currants with a wine lemon and basil sauce
Potato Crusted Red Snapper
over sautéed oyster mushrooms in a rosemary, garlic and Vermentino wine reduction
Thinly Sliced Breast of Duck in a Port and Truffle Reduction
with a potato puree and caramelized endive ($10 Supp.)
Roasted 16 Oz. Pork Chop
over broccoli di rapa topped with a mascarpone and vodka sauce with potatoes gratin
Boneless Veal Chop Milanese
with an arugula, cherry tomato and bocconcini Buffalo mozzarella salad ($10 Supp.)
Braised Short Ribs of Beef
with a cherry pepper and natural glaze, fennel-apple puree ($12 Supp.)
Organic Breast of Chicken "Scarpariello"
with Italian sausage served over broccoli di rapa
Veal Scallopini
topped with prosciutto, fontina and eggplant in a wine sauce accompanied with hearts of broccoli (aglio e olio)

Sorbetto

Lime Sorbet
with pineapple and coconut

Dolce

Crispy Banana Tart Sprinkled
with hazelnut praline, drizzled with caramel sauce and served with caramel gelato
Mascarpone and Ricotta Torte
served with red wine and balsamic marinated strawberries
Crispy Hazelnut and Pistachio Cookies
served with hazelnut gelato
Italian Style Ricotta Doughnuts
served with three sauces ($5 Supp.)
Chocolate Souffle
served with pistachio and stracciatella gelato ($5 Supp.)
Very Dense Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake
with amarena cherries
Combination of Seasonal Berries
with cold Zabaglione and crushed amaretti cookies

What 2,522 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Morris
Great for fine wines
Morris
Romantic
Morris
Good for special occasions
Morris
Italian
Morris
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scalini Fedeli in Chatham offers a consistently exceptional dining experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. The prix fixe menu is praised for variety and value, and the ambience is described as "beautiful" and "intimate." Though some mention noise levels, the restaurant remains a top choice for special occasions.

2,522 Reviews

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Brent
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner in a beautiful restaurant. Best Italian restaurant in northern NJ at least!
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Lucille
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food served with flair. Special Valentine’s Day menu was excellent. Decor is very dated though and I noticed many chairs were scratched and need new pads. Slightly more expensive for the holiday but I don’t mind paying for the high quality of food and service. Maybe a rose for every couple to take home would’ve been a nice touch.
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Jeffrey
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious 5 course pre fixe menu. Started with egg filled raviolo, followed by a shrimp and lobster dish in a garlic wine sauce. Both were amazing. Don't skip dessert either. The chocolate souffle was perfect.
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Todd
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our evening at Scalini Fedeli in Chatham was phenomenal... The dining room is stunning, with an beautiful high scuplted ceiling, and elegantly set tables inside a farmhouse that is 260 yr. old. The ambience is wonderful for a nice romantic dinner. The staff was extremely attentive and helpful with guiding us throught the prix fixe menu and all of the options. Our waiter, David made sure that we always had anything we needed or wanted and that our wine glasses were always filled. The food was exquisite, each course was more deliicious than he last. My wife and I were extremely satisfied with everything that we ordered and aren't sure which was our favorite since all of the food was spectacular. I highly recommend Scalini Fedeli in Chatham if you are looking for incredidble food and a wonderful dining experience.
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Joshua
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy place. Great service . Variety of plates to choose from.
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digwine
VIP
New York City
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have eaten several times at their restaurant in Tribeca, but I think this one was even better!
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Robert
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food ,superior service,beautiful restaurant maintaining high standards .
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Lucas
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first experience! Dinner was wonderful! Excellent service! Will go again!
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arthur
VIP
New York City
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I prefer ala carte Price fixe menu was simply too much food. But everything was outstanding
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Andrew
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual! It would be nice if they gave you a computerized bill instead of a handwritten/scribbled piece of paper.
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FAQs

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 701-9200.

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham is rated 4.7 stars by 2522 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

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63 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

Additional information

Cross Street
Parrot Mill Road
Area
Chatham
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking to all dining guests.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Cetrulo
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://scalinifedeli.com/
Phone number
(973) 701-9200
Private party facilities
Scalini Fedeli can be rented out for private parties.

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chocolate Souffle

Roasted 16 Oz Pork Chop

Lime Sorbet

Primi Piccolo

Ecuadorian Shrimp in a Mustard Sauce

Primi Piatti

Soup of Purred "Zuppe di Toscana"

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Buffalo Mozzarella

Ecuadorian Shrimp in a Roma Tomato

Risotto

Penne

Linguini alla "Carbonara"

Soft Egg Yolk Raviolo

Pappardelle in a Braised Veal Shank and Marrow Sauce

Butternut Agnolotti

Spaghetti "Arrabiata"

Hand Cut Tagliatelle in a Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Piatti di Mezzo

Filet of Branzino in a Sundried Tomato

Shrimp

Pignoli Crusted Faroe Island Salmon

Potato Crusted Red Snapper

Thinly Sliced Breast of Duck in a Port and Truffle Reduction

Roasted 16 Oz. Pork Chop

Boneless Veal Chop Milanese

Braised Short Ribs of Beef

Organic Breast of Chicken "Scarpariello"

Veal Scallopini

Sorbetto

Lime Sorbet

Dolce

Crispy Banana Tart Sprinkled

Mascarpone and Ricotta Torte

Crispy Hazelnut and Pistachio Cookies

Italian Style Ricotta Doughnuts

Chocolate Souffle

Very Dense Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake

Combination of Seasonal Berries

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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