Best Family Style Restaurants in Matawan

9 restaurants available nearby

1. A Salute

4.1

Excellent(457)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Matawan

Booked 31 times today

VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!

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2. Nonna's Citi Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1240)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 36 times today

An innovative concept of moderately priced individual and family style Italian dishes.

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3. Angelina's Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(549)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Tottenville

Booked 13 times today

Angelina's Ristorante is Staten Island premier fine dining venue. Located in Tottenville, we are the hidden jewel of Staten Island, guaranteed to give you an unparelled dining experience that will make you forget where you are. With an atmosphere like no other, superb customer service and amazing food, Angelina's Ristorante is proud to be raising the standard for fine dining in Staten Island for over two decades. Family owned and family run!Whether you seek a intimate dinner for two, cocktails, a night of Bocci with friends, a small party of an over the top wedding, our venue can cater to your every need. We look forward to serving you soon.We are still open from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM for viewing the venue

4. Ponte Vecchio

4.8

Exceptional(675)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Old Bridge

Booked 24 times today

Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille specializes in serving the finest seafood, along with the best traditional Italian Cuisine. The Decor of this 180 seat restaurant is based upon the famous "Ponte Vecchio" bridge in Florence, Italy.

5. Ruocco's on 9

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4.7

Exceptional(9)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manalapan

Booked 19 times today

Ruocco's is a family-owned and family-operated establishment with a mission to bring Italian American cuisine to New Jersey. Our menu is inspired by our upbringing in a Brooklyn Italian American household, aiming to evoke a sense of comfort for our patrons through friendly service and an intimate atmosphere. Our recipes have been passed down through generations, and we take pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared to order. We are dedicated to offering a unique dining experience that combines Old World comfort with a modern touch. Join us for a meal and experience our family's culinary tradition firsthand.

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6. Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Englishtown

4.5

Awesome(276)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 23 times today

The owners of Aunt Butchie’s of Brooklyn, Italian Kitchen & Legendary Desserts decided to bring their concept to a new location in Marlboro, New Jersey located at 430 Route 9 North. The concept for this restaurant is to create the same family-oriented atmosphere as is offered in the Staten Island location. The vision for this location is based solely on renovating an existing space into something new and fresh. This restaurant is designed with love while incorporating rich, rustic materials balanced with sleek, clean, contemporary elements. Aunt Butchie’s looks forward to establishing new relationships in this location and enticing consumers to enjoy this “Home Away From Home” concept. This old world with a twist of contemporary concept channels through every aspect of the restaurant, from the decor to the recipes.

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7. Portuguese Fisherman

4.6

Exceptional(1302)

Price: Moderate

• Portuguese • East Brunswick

Booked 25 times today

Established in 1976, We are one of the oldest Portuguese and Spanish restaurants on the east coast. Attentive service, delicious authentic food, generous portions and refreshing sangria—these are the hallmarks of the Fisherman. Since our opening in 1976 we have consistently upheld the traditions of fine Portuguese and Spanish dining in central New Jersey.A variety of fresh seafood and fish, as well as organic meats, all made with the finest ingredients available, await you at our tables. Our seasonal menu and daily specials include delectable dishes prepared to satisfy many tastes.We invite you to visit us in the historic town of South River, New Jersey.

8. Mezza Luna

4.4

Awesome(195)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 8 times today

Now open for indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting)

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9. Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Staten Island

4.4

Awesome(158)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pleasant Plains

Aunt Butchie’s, is a cafe on one side and dining room on the other. The cafe is fun and loud with a partially open kitchen. Breads, cookies, cakes, & pastries line a wall near the main entrance. The opposite side of the cafe has a colorful array of prepared food platters behind a sleek showcase. The dining room has a warm and inviting atmosphere, as well as a full service bar. The dining room accommodates up to 120 people and is available for private parties. Aunt Butchie’s is not only a cafe that offers cakes and coffee and prepared food, but we also have a full restaurant featuring a variety of Italian specialties. We do off premises catering, we have a private party room and WE DELIVER. Come in and enjoy the Aunt Butchie’s Experience And… Pete is in charge of the kitchen!

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RobertVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was our first time here and definitely going back quality of food and service was great
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Ruocco's on 9Price: Expensive• Italian• Manalapan
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4.7
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SusanVIP
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Ponte Vecchio never disappoints. I had veal Milanese. The veal is always tender and of high quality with no chewy grizzle! Atmosphere is inviting and the staff is attentive. If you haven’t experienced Ponte Vecchio, you should!
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Ponte VecchioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Old Bridge
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4.8
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Kristyn
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first time here, but not our last! The ambiance was beautiful. The service was outstanding. The food was delicious!
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A SalutePrice: Expensive• Italian• Matawan
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4.1
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Shary G
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
amazing staff , very impressed with the food , beautiful place , we will come back to try more of the menu
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Angelina's RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Tottenville
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4.8
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Thomas
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 17, 2025
second time, food was great again. will continue going here
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Nonna's Citi CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Englishtown
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4.7

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. A Salute

2. Nonna's Citi Cucina

3. Angelina's Ristorante

4. Ponte Vecchio

5. Ruocco's on 9

6. Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Englishtown

7. Portuguese Fisherman

8. Mezza Luna

9. Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Staten Island

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