Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Rutherford

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Bond

4.7

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 11 times today

Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.

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2. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 12 times today

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.

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3. Tokugawa - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 11 times today

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4. Essex

4.6

Exceptional(3189)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 27 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

5. Le B.

4.4

Awesome(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • West Village

Booked 2 times today

Continental cuisine, for the modern diner. Restaurant Le B. is a celebratory, lively, dinner setting that is rooted in the culture of Downtown Manhattan. Staying true to form, Chef Angie Mar’s cuisine mines history for forgotten pleasures, with a focus on land air and sea. Tableside presentations and over the top excess has always been a hallmark of Mar’s style. Awarded Four Stars by Forbes, Best New Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler, Financial Times and Robb Report, and rated 50 Best in America by Esquire Magazine, her award winning team’s overwhelming hospitality coupled with the essence of her cult favorite restaurant, The Beatrice Inn, are carried through in this next iteration of downtown dining, with a sophisticated and playful point of view. *Please note that Le Burger is not available in the Dining Room, and is first come first serve exclusively at our Bar. If you'd like to experience Le Burger, we invite you to book our Bar Experience by calling the restaurant directly.

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6. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

4.5

Awesome(1633)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Midtown East

Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue is hailed as a creative cuisine hub. The restaurant's menu features 'modern, creative cuisine' and 'excellent reinterpretations of traditional Italian classics', as per the reviews. The head chef, Ivano Lauretti, is acclaimed for his innovative creations. The restaurant's dishes are 'sophisticated', 'superb' and 'exceptional' and the 'presentation was outstanding'.

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7. 87 Sussex - Jersey City

4.7

Exceptional(89)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Jersey City

Booked 10 times today

Open for Dinner Tuesday - Sunday.Opening for Brunch Saturdays & Sundays beginning 05/04.A memorable culinary journey awaits at 87 Sussex, a new gourmet experience offering refined dining in the heart of Jersey City in the quaint neighborhood of Paulus Hook at 87 Sussex Street. 87 Sussex is a true landmark of style featuring thoughtfully prepared menus inspired by global flavors and authentic ingredients, creating dishes of elevated American fare with special attention to delectable vegetarian dishes.

8. Gabriel Kreuther

4.7

Exceptional(1590)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Midtown West

Booked 1 time today

Gabriel Kreuther is a Relais & Chateaux and Two Star Michelin restaurant looking out onto beautiful Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. We offer a luxurious, upscale Contemporary-French-American & Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinct New York Spirit. Also known for its stunning decor, Gabriel Kreuther looks out onto NYC's vibrant Bryant Park on 42nd street & offers fine-dining in the upscale dining room (reserve here) or elevated casual dining at the bar and lounge (call) offering "some of the absolute best bar food in NYC" (Grub Street). Gabriel Kreuther accepts reservations for the main dining room 6-weeks in advance & you can also book our In-Kitchen Table offering a fully immersive, special dining experience for up to 8 guests by contacting us at office@gknyc.com.

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9. Allegro Seafood Grill

4.3

Awesome(247)

Price: Moderate

• Portuguese • Newark

NO RESERVATIONS FOR OUTSIDE PATIOLocated in the IronBound section of Newark NJ, Allegro Seafood Grill offers a variety of fresh seafood and authentic portuguese cuisine. The food is made fresh to order and has a beautiful selection of signature dishes. Allegro Seafood Grill offers a full service bar which is open late. Call to inquire about catering and private parties. Patio tables are on a first come, first serve basis. We cannot guarantee you a patio table if you make an online reservation.

10. L' Artista

4.5

Awesome(75)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Harlem

Experience of Northern Italian Cuisine, Great Wine, Craft Cocktails and Music.

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Cassandra
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went to Essex for Thanksgiving dinner and it was fantastic. It was relatively quiet and the staff were more than welcoming. They were so polite in taking the orders of a large group and were very patient with our two children. The holiday had a pre-fixe meal and we all got to try new takes on classic Thanksgiving foods. It was delicious. The quality of food and the portion size for the price was great. Thank you all!
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EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
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4.6
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Leeahvip
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Order the pork belly, one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Superb service and amazing food.
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Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
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4.7
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Lindavip
New York City •92 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Créative Japanese cuisine Consistently delicious Courteous and professional waitstaff
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Tokugawa - MadisonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Juan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Had a great experience. The food and drinks were a highlight - it was so tasty. Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Service was a little slow but it was a busy night. Staff was very friendly. The noise level was my one complaint. It was mostly a normal noise level but some random songs would be extremely loud. It wasn’t bad enough to take away from the night.
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Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
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4.7
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RobertA
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 4, 2023
Fantastic creative cuisine served by professionals in a beautiful space- what's not to like? Angie Mar's personal touch made it even better!
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Le B.Price: Very Expensive• European• West Village
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4.4

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Bond

2. Le Jardinier - New York

3. Tokugawa - Madison

4. Essex

5. Le B.

6. Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

7. 87 Sussex - Jersey City

8. Gabriel Kreuther

9. Allegro Seafood Grill

10. L' Artista

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