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1. Forte Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(177)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hackensack
Booked 10 times today
Come to Forte Pizzeria & Ristorante for award winning food and friendly service!
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2. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(3013)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 33 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. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(127)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hackensack
Booked 1 time today
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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4. Prime 259
4.6
Exceptional(87)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River Edge
Booked 1 time today
With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience with us. Upscale American Dining! In the heart of Bergen County. Offering a great atmosphere and outdoor dining! Full bar and extensive wine list available.
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5. Eddie V's - Paramus
4.8
Exceptional(889)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Rochelle Park
Booked 44 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.
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6. Noches de Colombia - Hackensack
4.9
Exceptional(79)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Hackensack
Booked 4 times today
At Noches de Colombia, the Colombian and non-Colombian alike will find it difficult to resist the aromas of slow-cooked meats seasoned to perfection making the most tender, juicy and succulent steak and seafood dishes .The scent of creamy garlic-butter sauces and sweet plantains fill the air creating an authentic Colombian experience that our clients gravitate to. Each dish is served with a special garnish to satisfy the memory of mom’s homemade Colombian food and the portions for the price are reason enough for anyone to continue returning.
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7. Sanzari's New Bridge Inn
4.8
Exceptional(650)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Milford
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Sanzaris New Bridge Inn - a casual Italian/American restaurant, bar, and catering facility. Sanzari's has three separate rooms for dining and catering. Our bar room features a 20- stool luxurious bar with 5, 50" flat screen televisions for your viewing pleasure and 40 seats for table service. Our Main Dining room is elegant and seats approximately 70 guests. The upstairs catering room holds up to 110 people for functions such as birthday parties, anniversaries, communions, engagements, weddings, business meetings (with projection system available), bridal showers and much more. We can customize a menu to your liking and price range.
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8. Axia Taverna
4.8
Exceptional(1012)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Tenafly
Booked 14 times today
Axia Taverna features an exciting Greek menu that has earned rave reviews from NJ foodies since its opening in 2006. Casual elegance reigns at Axia with its sleek, modern layout, and "powerfully inviting interior." Executive Chef Alex Gorant modernizes the typical suburban dining experience by grouping dishes into small plates and big plates. Axia features a full bar and sommelier-chosen Greek vintages. Axia received three star reviews from both the Bergen Record and Crain's New York and has been notably reviewed by the New York Times and by Zagat. Axia Taverna...for lunch, dinner, cocktails, or private events.
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9. Luka's Italian Cuisine
4.9
Exceptional(686)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ridgefield Park
Booked 7 times today
Since 1990, we have served our community with fresh Italian cuisine. Experience our traditional and comforting dishes with the whole family today.
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10. Nanni Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(676)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rochelle Park
Booked 5 times today
Nanni Ristorante in Rochelle Park successfully combines Old World charm and dependability with exciting cuisine and an array of specials sure to please the palate. Menu highlights include the anticipated pasta, seafood, veal, beef and poultry sprinkled with surprises such as frog legs and calves’ livers. Seasoned veteran Chef Paolo Gilberto, formerly of Archer’s in Fort Lee, bought into the start-up Nanni in 1986 before bringing along Archer maitre d’ and employees Manny Moreira and Lino Queirolo. The three have brought simple elegance to this busy Passaic Street restaurant, and have created some of the finest Italian dishes in the area. Nanni’s wine list features selections from Italy, France and California. Step out of a busy day and into a relaxing, traditional Italian venue for a few hours and be pleasantly surprised with good food, wine and excellent service in a comfortably elegant atmosphere.Contact us for our live music schedule. (subject to change).

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  • MelissaVIP
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We always somehow get the same waiter Marcel and he is the best. He knows our order by now and we love the vibe.
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    EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
    •
    4.8
  • Christine
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything was excellent from the appetizers, which we got four different ones, to the entrées! The lugangia sausage and the octopus were the best we have ever eaten! Our waiter was extremely helpful and courteous. We were completely satisfied with our experience.
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    Prime 259Price: Moderate• Italian• River Edge
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    4.6
  • AlVIP
    New York City •38 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Overall, we were very pleased with our dining experience. Unfortunately, the crowd noise was extremely high and distracted us from the meal. (This was not the restaurant's fault. It could be a sign of success.) More importantly, the food was excellent, and the waitstaff was attentive. The ambiance is candlelit tables and dimmed lighting. There is a bar/lounge that is packed with a lively clientele. We left before the DJ was to go on. There is live entertainment scheduled on weekends. I highly recommend Forte for date nights, and family or friend gatherings.
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    Forte RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Hackensack
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    4.5
  • Leslie
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Waiter was wonderful and answered all our questions and made great suggestions . Showed genuine concern for allergy issues. Will return
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    Eddie V's - ParamusPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Rochelle Park
    •
    4.8
  • Elaine
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    Great place Comfortable atmosphere Food and drinks excellent
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    Ivy Inn Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Hackensack
    •
    4.7

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