Best Lunch Restaurants in Madison

78 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Allegria

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madison

Booked 2 times today

L'allegria, conceived by brothers Saverio and Giovanni Allocca in 1984, experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. It has maintained its lofty status due to the Allocca's dedication to optimum quality. The fashionable ristorante, with the casual feel of al fresco dining in a Mediterranean courtyard, features proficient, unpretentious European-style service, an award-winning wine cellar and a New York City trained kitchen staff. The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.

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2. Eataly Ristorante - Short Hills

3.7

Very Good(354)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Millburn

Booked 128 times today

While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from where our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

3. Felina - Summit

4.3

Awesome(138)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Summit

Booked 27 times today

Felina Summit extends the legacy of Felina Ridgewood and Felina Steak in Jersey City. Guests can indulge in elevated Italian comfort food prepared with modern techniques, showcased in a large scale open kitchen adorned with terrazzo and mosaic marble detailing. A floating kitchen hood adds a contemporary touch, while the restaurant’s grandeur dining room features a fireplace, a 60-seat bar featuring five signature negronis on tap, and a step-down dining area that enhances its inviting ambiance.

4. Blue Morel

3.7

Very Good(1162)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Morristown

Booked 1 time today

Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar (Named Top 10 New Restaurants in U.S.) combines the finest seasonal ingredients from local, regional, organic and sustainable farms with the culinary creativity of Chef Thomas Ciszak and Chef Bryan Gregg. Nestled in historic Morristown, New Jersey, Blue Morel creates a "Farm to Table" experience serving New American Cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Wine Bar offers a diverse variety of wines by the glass and half glass tastings and is available for receptions up to 25 people. For private dining, Blue Morel features the Wine Room, which seats up to 18 guests. For larger events, weddings and bar mitzvahs, elegant rooms are available to accommodate up to 400 guests.

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5. Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

4.7

Exceptional(2513)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Chatham

Booked 7 times today

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.

6. Fiorino

4.8

Exceptional(1872)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Summit

Booked 19 times today

A taste of Tuscany in downtown summit!!! The expertly prepared food at Fiorino is based on classic dishes of the Tuscany region. The atmosphere is relaxed-upscale, energetic, and friendly.

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7. Fin Raw Bar - Summit

4.7

Exceptional(797)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Summit

Booked 6 times today

Currently open for outdoor and limited indoor seating, takeout or delivery. Lunch 12-3pm Tues - Fri, Dinner 5 - 9pm Tues - Thurs, 5-10 Fri and Sat, 4-9pm SunCall or check our instagram (fin_summit) for details.Quick note: Please make sure when making a reservation that you choose regular/standard if you want indoor seating and choose outdoor for Maple Street seating. Notes in your reservation are not guaranteed to be honored (Standard/Regular seating with a note requesting Outdoor seating) if we are completely booked at time of reservation. If outdoor seating is not an available option when you are making a reservation, it is probably due to the outside being completely booked. As always, please call the restaurant if you have any issues. Fresh Seafood and Raw Bar located in the heart of Summit. We highlight seasonally conscious dishes and weekend long Sushi specials. BYOB

8. Nero's Grille

4.8

Exceptional(710)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Livingston

Booked 12 times today

Now celebrating its 55th year, Nero's Grille continues to be one of north-Jersey's most popular dining scenes. We combine the highest quality, freshest ingredients with a comfortable, familiar atmosphere and service that makes you feel like one of the family. Nero's has become the area's place to see and be seen. Three separate dining rooms, and outdoor patio dining as climate permits, provide a warm, unpretentious intimacy in which to enjoy our high-quality, moderately-priced American and Italian fare, while the large bar area buzzes with the energy of friends gathering over a favorite martini or a glass of wine from Nero's award-winning list. Private rooms are also available, and our banquet staff is noted for making special events 'extra special.' After four decades, the entire Nero's family continues to take enormous pride in offering our guests, new and old, a gracious welcome, a terrific meal, and our sincere appreciation.

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9. Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

4.2

Awesome(2660)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Short Hills

Booked 10 times today

On the first floor of The Mall at Short Hills, Legal Sea Foods welcomes guests to our modern and bright dining room, featuring booth seating and a large, inviting bar. For shoppers in a rush, Legal favorites are available to-go for your enjoyment at home!

10. Mezza Livingston

4.7

Exceptional(647)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Livingston

Booked 3 times today

Mezza Mediterranean in Livingston, NJ prepares authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a modern touch, and our philosophy is to use the freshest ingredients at the right time to present the most incredible menu possible to our guests. We import our pita bread, and our hummus is like nothing you have ever tried here in the States, made fresh to order. Some local favorites on our menu include our Skirt Steak, Whole Grilled Bronzino, Lamb Shank & Short Rib Pappardelle, we are BYOB. We look forward to serving you the best, fresh Mediterranean lunch and dinner around in a gorgeous casual setting!

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AnnaVIP
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved everything about our Lunch. Had the Mussels in the Calabrian Chill tomato broth and we each had the chicken milanese. Our meal was delicious. Our cocktails prior to lunch were fantastic. And the atmosphere and ambiance were awesome. We will definitely be going back
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Felina - SummitPrice: Expensive• Italian• Summit
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4.3
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nanette
New York City •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a birthday lunch for 3 people. We were seated on time and our server took our order promptly. The food was fantastic. We had the Caesar salad and the salmon credo to start. The salad was very fresh though the dressing was a bit too eggy and needed more seasoning. The salmon was fresh and delicious. Our entrees included the cavatelli and broccoli which was wonderful, the spaghetti bolognaise, also delicious and the margherita pizza. The crust on the pizza was great, as was the tomato sauce and mozzarella. The prosciutto was unexpected but a nice addition.
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Eataly Ristorante - Short HillsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Millburn
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3.7
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Camilla
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Linguine carbonara was in a brown sauce instead of a cream sauce but it was delicious. Scalini Fedeli never disappoints.
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Scalini Fedeli - ChathamPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Chatham
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4.7
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Jonathan
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 11, 2025
Food was very good & ambiance was great for a date night. Service was very good
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L'AllegriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Madison
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4.4
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ChristineVIP
Philadelphia County •54 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
First time here; great experience! Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and fantastic food. Highly recommend!
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Blue MorelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Morristown
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3.7

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78 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Allegria

2. Eataly Ristorante - Short Hills

3. Felina - Summit

4. Blue Morel

5. Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

6. Fiorino

7. Fin Raw Bar - Summit

8. Nero's Grille

9. Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

10. Mezza Livingston

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