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1. Char Steakhouse - Raritan
4.8
Exceptional(3456)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bridgewater
Booked 22 times today
Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.
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2. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana
4.9
Exceptional(737)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Somerville
Booked 3 times today
Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana is a beloved Italian restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. The owner, Chef Filippo Russo, is an Italian master chef who replicates his mother's recipes and the environment he was exposed to in Sicily. Customers have praised the restaurant for its authentic Italian dining experience, calling it a 'hidden gem' and 'the last example of fine Italian dining in this part of Somerset County'. The restaurant has also received numerous awards, including the prestigious Luigi Veronelli Award of Northern American fine Italian dining.
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3. Cafe Emilia
4.7
Exceptional(685)
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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4. Cafe Venezia
4.7
Exceptional(638)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Martinsville
Booked 2 times today
Cafe Venezia is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's praised for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and consistently delicious food. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's home-made pasta and the staff's friendly, attentive service. The owners are described as going above and beyond to create a special dining experience for guests. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and often hailed as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.
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5. Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge
4.8
Exceptional(232)
Price: Moderate
• Afghan • Basking Ridge
Booked 16 times today
Our famous Kebabs and Steaks, savory Lamb Chops, tender Lamb Shanks, mouthwatering pressure-cooked Dopiaza and Chicken Qorma, flavorful rices, delicious Ashak and Mantu dumplings, crispy freshly baked Bread and all other menu items are prepared from natural ingredients.Hills of Herat is a family owned and operated restaurant, bringing authentic Afghan cuisine to Martinsville, New Jersey. We understand the value of a warm atmosphere and a home cooked meal, and take pride in making each customer our guest as we share a piece of our culture. Rich in flavor and quality, all of our food is prepared fresh and with care. We believe that health is the ultimate wealth and make sure that our dishes are prepared from the highest quality ingredients from trusted suppliers. We are committed to bringing you the most delicious and freshly made dishes infused with traditional herbs and spices.
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6. Ristorante MV
4.8
Exceptional(840)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Bernardsville
Booked 44 times today
Ristorante MV is an up-beat and modern eatery, with a stylish bar, that encapsulates the old-school energy of Italian dining. Bringing you traditional and home-made family recipes prepared by father and son team, right in the heart of Bernardsville NJ. A 2 hour table Limit has been put in place for groups of 4 or less.
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7. Trattoria Mediterranea
4.8
Exceptional(1097)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bedminster
Booked 9 times today
***COVID UPDATE***DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY, A TIME LIMIT FOR RESERVATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS SMALLER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOCATED 90 MINUTES FOR DINING AND GROUPS LARGER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED TWO HOURS.We are a family style Italian Restaurant known for our tasty food, friendly service, lively atmosphere. The restaurant exterior is representative of traditional Italy while our interior greets guests with an antique chest on which to sit on to observe Chef Michele at work."Start with the finest and freshest natural ingredients then cook with love, knowledge, and devotion. Serve everyone as if they were the most honored guests ever to come into your home and then you have the recipe for fine food. With its bring your own wine concept, it's no wonder there's a queue for a table.
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8. La Colina - Warren
4.4
Awesome(14)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Warren
Booked 6 times today
Our Mexican food is a journey through the culinary traditions of Mexico, where authentic flavors and fresh ingredients are the undisputed protagonists. Each dish is prepared with the care and dedication that traditional recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation deserve. From a tacos to the most sophisticated dishes, at La Colina you will find a range of the best options that will make you feel as if you were in Mexico itself.
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9. 12 Islands of Stirling
4.7
Exceptional(798)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Stirling
12 Islands of Stirling is a true gem of Greek cuisine. The restaurant is praised for its authenticity, with reviewers consistently noting the 'real taste of Greece' and the 'experience of life and traditions' of the Greek people. The fresh, high-quality ingredients and the staff's dedication to providing a 'journey to a unique, wholesome and majestic way of life' have won over many diners. One reviewer even mentioned their Greek friend was pleased, adding to the restaurant's authenticity.
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10. Focacceria Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(396)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Basking Ridge
Booked 3 times today
When choosing this location in 2005, we instantly fell in love with the charm and history that the building offered. Walking up the front steps you hear the creak of the original floor boards, and as you enter through the large Colonial doors you may find yourself twisting the old fashioned hand crank doorbell. Every detail of the building is historical, and every picture hanging on the wall gives you a glimpse of what life was like in the 1800’s.Along with our passion for keeping history alive, we also have an even greater passion for food. We only use the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients when crafting our dishes. Not only are we preserving the history of Liberty Corner, we are becoming part of the history too.Voted one of the Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in the Country by OpenTable in 2015. Offering four separate dining rooms, you are sure to enjoy the atmosphere, along with your delicious meal. We look forward to being with you soon. We are a BYOB establishment.
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  • MelissaVIP
    San Antonio •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Cafe Emilia is our favorite Italian place to go! The food is always great and Andy and the rest of the staff are amazing! The service could not be better. Definitely recommend for a romantic dinner, family dinner or parties.
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    Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was our valentine dinner. The place was very nice! All the host were wearing nice red dresses, the got me and my husbands coats and sat us at a timely manner. Got a beautiful flower and a great table with a nice view, we got a good waiter that informed us about the menu and showed us some good choices of drinks and food. Appetizers were good! And the main meal was amazing! Had a surf and turf and my husband got a loaded lobster, and a strong lemon drop. Overall the staff was nice cared for our needs and told us goodnight as we were leaving. 10/10
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    Char Steakhouse - RaritanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bridgewater
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    4.8
  • lindadVIP
    Philadelphia County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The food was exquisite. the restaurant had white table cloths and fresh roses on each table. I highly recommend this for everyday or special occasions
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    Hills of Herat-Basking RidgePrice: Moderate• Afghan• Basking Ridge
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    4.8
  • James
    New York City •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Second time there and I was not disappointed. Food was very good and the owner/chef comes around to see how everything was. Great service . Have to make it a point to have dinner there more often.
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    da Filippo Autentica Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Somerville
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    4.9
  • Michael
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 27, 2025
    The food was incredible, and the service was impeccable. The staff is warm, friendly and always makes sure that you feel part of their family. This is my favorite place to eat in the area.
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    Cafe VeneziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Martinsville
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    4.7

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