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1. Matisse 167
4.8
Exceptional(1278)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rutherford
Booked 6 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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2. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(2976)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 49 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. Il Villaggio
4.9
Exceptional(668)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlstadt
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Il Villaggio. For more than 34 years, as one of the most authentic restaurants in Bergen County NJ, Il Villaggio has been perfecting our traditional cuisine and service. With the freshest ingredients, we are certain to deliver one of the best meals around. Every day we offer a variety of specials, prepared perfectly by our chefs, consistent with one of the top Italian restaurants in Bergen County. With our intimate yet spacious dining area that is capable of seating 95 guests, Il Villaggio offers an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other. Dine at one of the most New Jersey Italian restaurants tonight. Dine at Il Villaggio.
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4. Bella Luce
4.4
Awesome(451)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Nutley
Booked 2 times today
For the many people who thought Luce Restaurant in Caldwell was the ultimate mix of “good food, good people, and good prices” you are in for a very pleasant surprise. Bella Luce in Nutley actually surpasses it as the quintessential dining experience in Northern New Jersey. Opened in March of 2015, Bella Luce picks up where Luce left off and has been transformed into a trendy, yet casual, atmosphere, serving authentic Italian cuisine highlighting signature dishes.
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5. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(29744)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 345 times today
Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.
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6. STK - NYC - Meatpacking
4.2
Awesome(4013)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Meatpacking District
Booked 88 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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7. BONDST
4.8
Exceptional(3189)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 92 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
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8. Papillon Bistro and Bar
4.0
Excellent(1074)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Midtown East
Booked 62 times today
Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!
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9. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel
4.4
Awesome(934)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square
Booked 42 times today
The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience. Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.
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10. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2834)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 47 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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  • Gregory
    New York City •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Have been to Bella Luce several times before because the food is always good, and they did not disappoint this time, either. The soups were obviously home made and good. The main courses were also good. The food server was attentive and personable. With the bar situated in the center, the noise level can be higher than we would like. This time, however; the noise was coming from a large table - not much they can do about that. My only disappointment is the ambiance. The section we were in was brightly lit and it was chilly, as evidenced by the space heater they had running. Hopefully, this is a temporary issue. We will return.
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    Bella LucePrice: Moderate• Italian• Nutley
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    4.4
  • monica sueVIP
    Miami - Dade •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Always love to come to this restaurant one of my favorite places in nj
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    Il VillaggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlstadt
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    4.9
  • MelissaVIP
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    They went above and beyond to show our friend an amazing birthday and we loved that.
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    EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
    •
    4.8
  • Patricia
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    There were 10 of us & we had made reservations at 5 pm as we had 7 pm theater tickets. Our table was ready for us upon arrival & our waiter was friendly & on point from start to finish. Service was great without feeling rushed & his wine suggestion was perfect. The portions are huge so we started with the calamari & Caesar salad which was plenty for all of us & both very good. We chose 4 dishes, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Scaloppine, Rigatoni & Broccoli, & Penne alla Vodka & all were delicious. We all commnted that the Penne was the best we’d had as the sauce was not too heavy & perfectly spiced. Although we could have only ordered 3 dishes, we all enjoyed the variety of the 4 choices. We finished off with cappuccinos for the table & made it to the theater with 15 minutes to spare. We couldn’t have picked a better restaurant & the bonus was it was very reasonable. Great job Carmine’s!!
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    Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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    4.6
  • Denise
    Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Cafe Matisse was DELICIOUS and a FABULOUS experience ❤️ we were celebrating my daughter Rachel’s birthday. Everything was WONDERFUL❤️Chef Greg Power and Adrian were so GRACIOUS and WELCOMING to us. We LOVED it and plan to go back again soon❤️ THANK YOU CHEF GREG AND HIS ASSISTANT ADRIAN for making it an AMAZING experience ❤️
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    Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
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    4.8

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