Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

4.6

2502 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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 2,502 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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 an "amazing" dining experience with excellent Italian cuisine and attentive service. This charming restaurant is perfect for special occasions, featuring a "great ambiance" and a delightful prix fixe menu that provides "great value." While some service inconsistencies were noted, the overall experience remains exceptional.

2,502 Reviews

P
Pia
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had to wait almost a half hour past our reservation time for our table. Service was not very attentive for the way the restaurant is billed. Tagliatelle delicious. Snapper good. Desserts good. But we traveled over 45 min and there are other great options near us.
Is this helpful?
T
Tom
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrific and the staff were very attentive
Is this helpful?
m
maryam
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
2.0
30 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was average price fixed ! Service was terrible, they brought check in middle of our desert with out even asking if we are done or need any thing else , no one bothered to asked if we want tea or coffee , dinner was so rushed that we where out in 55 min !
1 person found this helpful
K
Kim
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Our least favorite items were the extremely sweet chocolate and broccoli with the pork.
Is this helpful?
D
Dolly
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience…mood setting with great service and good food.
Is this helpful?
A
Asimakis
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scalini is the best Italian restaurant in New Jersey. We loved everything that we had, but most important was the staffs friendliness and attention to detail, as they made us feel welcome! Thank you for a great night !
Is this helpful?
S
Sarah
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, I don't know where the negative reviews I read on here came from. My husband and I just ate here this past week and it was every bit as good as it has always been. My standby for an appetizer, the egg-yolk ravioli was just as heavenly as it has always been. My lobster, shrimp and crepe entree was absolutely divine. My husband's veal was delicious! The hostess graciously moved us to a "better table" after we were seated (we didn't even ask) and the ambience was wonderful at both tables. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and funny. It was a wonderful evening and we can't wait to return.
Is this helpful?
D
Diane
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent but, given the prices, very surprised they charge extra for coffee with dessert.
Is this helpful?
D
David
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was impeccable service was top tier Honestly , favorite Italian Resturant has been for years
Is this helpful?
E
Evelyn
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious the staff was friendly and courteous overall everything was excellent
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham is rated 4.6 stars by 2502 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Does Scalini Fedeli - Chatham offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Scalini Fedeli - Chatham restaurant rated?

Is Scalini Fedeli - Chatham currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information