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1. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(3037)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 38 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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2. Matisse 167
4.6
Exceptional(1309)
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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3. Waterside Restaurant and Catering
4.2
Awesome(1264)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bergen
Booked 7 times today
Waterside Restaurant is the premier waterfront destination for indoor and outdoor dining - featuring curated seafood, steak, and pastas paired with handcrafted cocktails, signature appetizers, and decadent desserts.One of Hudson County's best restaurants with a view, Waterside Restaurant provides semi-private dining experiences, outdoor patios, retractable roof, and outdoor bars on the water. Located on the Hudson Riverfront, you won't need a rooftop - the North Bergen outdoor terrace and patio spaces have unobstructed, waterfront views of the NYC skyline. Experience fresh, flavorful seafood, delicious steaks, and refreshing cocktails that honor culinary techniques with global, contemporary influences.On Fri and Sat nights, stay for live music from top North Jersey DJs from Bergen County, Essex County and New York City. This is your go-to spot for date night, birthday dinners, and romantic nights out along the NJ riverfront.For Private Events, call or email.
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4. Bareli's Restaurant - Secaucus
4.9
Exceptional(1019)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Secaucus
Booked 5 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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5. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(131)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hackensack
Booked 2 times 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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6. Le Monde
4.6
Exceptional(885)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 59 times today
Located in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side, Le Monde channels Loire Valley cuisine, serving up such classics as cheese, onion soup, and coq au vin.
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7. BV Tuscany Italian Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1410)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Teaneck
Booked 2 times today
BV Tuscany Italian Restaurant owned by Benny and Vicky Balidemaj brings the tastes of Tuscany to Cedar Lane in Teaneck. Providing high quality food and service, combined with the reasonable prices and the homey ambiance that we provide to our quests. The menu features daily homemade pastas and bread sticks, table side specialties,Fish,Veal chops, baby rack of lamb, chicken, homemade desserts, full bar and an extensive wine list.So come and join us at BV Tuscany and you will be happy that you came. Thank you and we appreciate the business.
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8. Cafe Du Soleil
4.8
Exceptional(1568)
Price: Expensive
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 9 times today
Cafe Du Soleil is a charming French bistro with a casual ambiance that brings a slice of France to Manhattan. With its exciting specials, themed French specialty nights, and the unique Outside Bubble Table, it's a hit with diners. The food is consistently praised for being exquisite, with a menu that's diverse and reasonably priced. It's a great place for a gathering of family and friends, and their professional service adds to the charm.
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9. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.5
Awesome(7022)
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.Lite Fare & Cocktails | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Lite Fare menu ends at 10:00 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. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3462)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 52 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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