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Cafe Emilia, Bridgewater, NJ

Cafe Emilia

4.8
4.8
699 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
705 Rte. 202, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire

What 699 people are saying

Cafe Emilia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Somerset

    Great for fine wines

  • Somerset

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Emilia is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," offering a warm and cozy ambiance. Guests praise the attentive staff, particularly Andy, who enhances the dining experience. Signature dishes like the veal parm and homemade pasta receive rave reviews. Though some find the wine prices high, the overall experience remains "outstanding."

699 Reviews
  1. Pam VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two to three times a year we meet friends at Cafe Emilia, and we always enjoy a fabulous meal, special cocktails and dessert! What a delightful place!

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  2. roger VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Cafe Emilia and the food & service were excellent

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  3. Daniel

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience-we loved the whole experience-food was awesome-service was great

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  4. Tracy

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite gems in the Bridgewater area. Never disappoints!!

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  5. John

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great meal and wonderful experience at Cafe Emilia.

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  6. Christopher

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here and what an excellent first choice! Food quality was top notch. Service was excellent and the ambience was very relaxed and cozy.

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  7. Average

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andy, Tony, and the entire staff always make us feel like family. Have been coming here for 15 years!!!! Amazing food and drinks too! Desserts are brought out on a tray display to choose from which is something we look forward to in addition to seeing everyone. A true Gem of a place! Nimish and Minal Mehta

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  8. Ellen VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a nice evening. Service was attentive, menu was interesting, food was very good. Cocktail prices were comparable to other local restaurants. Suggestions for improvement: 1- glasses of red wine were extremely pricey $20+ (!) and mediocre bottles started at $60-65. 2- Gratuity recommended on bill for a party of 4 was 30%. It was clearly labeled, so not sneaky, but still left a bit of a negative vibe. As small business owners ourselves, we understand that the economic business climate since COVID has been brutal and businesses are trying to make $$ where and when they can. So we would def recommend Cafe Emilia to others, would just give folks a heads up to watch for some extra costs.

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  9. Eric

    Orlando11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience and food. Service was top notch and the veal parm is one of the best I’ve ever had. Will be back next time I am in town!

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  10. BarbaraL VIP

    New Jersey11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed reviews do not tell the story Needs updating and needs to be cleaned a little dingy. Food was subpar Only apps ok Main dish lacked taste and fish tasted frozen Being a foodie don’t think I’ll be back

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FAQs

Cafe Emilia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 429-1410.

Cafe Emilia is rated 4.8 stars by 699 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. New Jersey
  4. Somerset
  5. Bridgewater

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Cafe Emilia

705 Rte. 202, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Charlotte Dr E
  • Neighborhood
    Bridgewater
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Delivery, Takeout
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