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1. Matisse 167
4.7
Exceptional(1272)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rutherford
Booked 4 times today
Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!
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2. Elia
4.9
Exceptional(3433)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 27 times today
A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.
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3. Mambo Latin Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Rutherford
Booked 3 times today
Mambo Latin Kitchen - Home of the original Craft Empanada. Our Craft Empanada fillings are made with all fresh ingredients, seasoned and then marinated for a minimum of 24 hours. The fillings are then cooked and individually sealed with our homemade flour dough empanada discos that are distributed directly from a local business. And of course, always fresh & cooked to order. Enjoy!
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4. Il Villaggio
4.9
Exceptional(661)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlstadt
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Il Villaggio. For more than 34 years, as one of the most authentic restaurants in Bergen County NJ, Il Villaggio has been perfecting our traditional cuisine and service. With the freshest ingredients, we are certain to deliver one of the best meals around. Every day we offer a variety of specials, prepared perfectly by our chefs, consistent with one of the top Italian restaurants in Bergen County. With our intimate yet spacious dining area that is capable of seating 95 guests, Il Villaggio offers an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other. Dine at one of the most New Jersey Italian restaurants tonight. Dine at Il Villaggio.
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5. Bareli's Restaurant - Secaucus
4.9
Exceptional(993)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Secaucus
Booked 15 times today
Conveniently located on busy Route 3 in Secaucus NJ, just minutes from the Meadowlands Complex, Giants Stadium, and New York City. Bareli’s is the area’s finest Italian/Continental restaurant since 1986. An award winning wine list complements a menu prepared from highest quality ingredients. Let our award winning chef prepare your favorite dish to your specifications. Food fit for royalty with great service and a comfortable atmosphere.
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6. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar
4.4
Awesome(108)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hackensack
The Ivy Inn Restaurant and Bar is the perfect place for a date night or celebratory dinner with your partner. Sit by the fireplace indoors and listen to the live piano player while you enjoy a meal of roasted rack of lamb or grilled veal chop served in a mushroom cognac cream sauce. During nice weather, sit out on the patio that is surrounded by greenery for privacy and dine on broiled Canadian salmon or the blackened Louisiana catfish served with a spicy tomato salsa. While the mood is intimate, children are welcome at the Ivy Inn and menu items for them include penne pasta with butter, three mini sliders or a pizzette.The Ivy Inn offers a global selection of both red and white wines. For those that are more adventurous, there are tasting options on the menu which present you with a sampling of three distinctly different wines.
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7. Goodfellas Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(291)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Garfield
Booked 6 times today
Experience the pleasures of exceptional Italian cuisine in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. GoodFellas superb chefs create traditional favorites and unique specials with only the finest quality seasonal ingredients. Savor the flavors of delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, chicken, veal and beef dishes. GoodFellas menu is enhanced with an extensive wine list and alluring selection of specialty cocktails.
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8. Pisco de Mar Peruvian Cuisine
4.9
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Garfield
Pisco de Mar by Jorge Suquitana is a culinary Ceviche haven that fuses tradition and innovation in every dishes
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9. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.4
Awesome(6607)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 98 times today
The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Evening Prix Fixe | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Evening prix fixe menu ends at 10:30 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com
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10. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(29463)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 341 times today
Carmine's is a neighborhood gem in NYC's Theater District, serving up Southern Italian cuisine in a family style. Reviews rave about the generous portions, exceptional value, and warm, inviting atmosphere. It's praised for its 'authentic Italian trattoria' vibe and 'cozy and intimate setting'. The service is frequently mentioned as attentive, efficient, and gracious. The restaurant exudes a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends and family.
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  • Bill
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our first time back to our favorite restaurant since Chef Greg took over, and he did not disappoint. The menu is a very nice balance of some Matisse favorites with some new, wonderful creations. The staff are first rate. We will be back.
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    Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
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    4.7
  • Debbievip
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Delicious food, angel hair pasta with shrimp, seafood risotto and shrimp scampi. Dessert - cannolis and coffee. All equally tasty. Great service and valet parking.
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    Il VillaggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlstadt
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    4.9
  • Steve
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    Everything was superb. Really fun and interesting atmosphere. Live music, feels like a classic NY Italian family restaurant. Tagliatelle was fantastic as a Primo. Scungili salad was the special which was excellent. Best pork chop I’ve ever had (with potatoes and hot peppers). My wife had the shrimp and she loved it. Would recommend very highly - on par and even superior to top Italian restaurants in Manhattan and the Bronx.
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    Bareli's Restaurant - SecaucusPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Secaucus
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    4.9
  • Victor M.
    New York City •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 13, 2024
    This was our second visit. First one great but this one way greater. Manny very professional and knowledgeable. Gave amazing recommendation and all were spot on. Definitely will be returning. This place is very good for any type of occasion, even to impress someone because of how great the food is and even better the service.
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    EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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    4.9
  • Crimson1982
    New York City •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 12, 2024
    My wife and I had dinner here, food was very good and portions were huge for the price, atmosphere was great but tables were a bit to close but we would definitely dine here again in the near future
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    Mambo Latin KitchenPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Rutherford
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    4.5

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