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THE TOP 10 MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN NJ

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THE TOP 10 FINEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN NEW JERSEY



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Scalini Fedeli 
Northern New Jersey
63 Main Street Chatham, NJ 973-701-9200

Very romantic Tuscan Villa dining room with high vaulted ceilings and antique pine floors. The restaurant was constructed inside of a 260-year-old New Jersey farmhouse. The charm, Old world Tuscan feel and soft lighting evokes the feeling that you are in the private house of royalty. BYOB and prepare for a very special evening.



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Rats Restaurant
Central Jersey
16 Fairgrounds Road Hamilton, NJ 609-584-7800

If you are longing for a visit to a historic European village but don't want travel far then you must visit Rats. You'll feel as if you have stepped into a village reminiscent of French impressionist Claude Monet's beloved town of Giverny. Located on the beautiful 35 acre Grounds for sculpture. Grounds for sculpture is a lovely park which boasts many sculptures in a variety of styles and media.



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Cafe Mattise
Northern New Jersey
167 Park Ave. Rutherford, NJ 201-935-2995
This very well may be the best restaurant in the entire state of NJ. The service is truly amazing and the the food Exquisite. Extraordinary to perfect. A BYOB gem located in an old firehouse that just sizzles with romantic ambience. You will fall in love all over again in here. A new wine shop is now located next door. The beautiful outside garden is very romantic and is reminiscent of Barcelona Spain. 



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Frankie & Johnnie's
North Jersey
163 14th St Hoboken, NJ, 201-659-6202

Besides being one of the most romantic restaurants in NJ, Frankie & Johnnie's also boasts one of the best wine lists around. They have live Jazz on Tues, Wed nights and weekends. A Beautifully restored cherry wood, hand-carved bar, antique mirrors and tin ceiling make this an intimate and romantic spot for couples.


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The Ryland Inn 
Central Jersey
Rte. 22 West. Whitehouse, NJ 908-534-4011
Without a doubt one of New Jerseys finest restaurants. The simple beauty and country charm of this 200 year old farmhouse make the Ryland Inn a perfect venue for a remarkable dinner or a truly outstanding private event. The Inn's wine list is a wine lover's dream come true. Carefully composed by Chef Shelton himself, the award winning list boasts about 1000 different wine selections.



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Ivy Inn 
North Jersey

16 Fairgrounds Road Hamilton, NJ 609-584-7800

One of New Jerseys top 10 best restaurants. A romantic historic stagecoach Inn. On Thursday Friday and Saturdays you can sit by the fireplace and listen to Jazz piano while sipping on your favorite wine. A very "romantic I-love-you-spot" in Northern NJ.



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The Ebbit room 
Southern New Jersey
25 Jackson St. Cape May, NJ 609-884-5700
Located in the historic district of Cape May in The Virginia Hotel. The Superb Creatively prepared dishes and romantic atmosphere will surely make this a memorable experience. This is one of the best hotel resturants in South Jersey. They offer sweet romantic packages.



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Scarborough Fair
South Jersey
1414 Meeting House Rd. Sea Girt, NJ 732-223-6658
The storybook setting, with multileveled seating and outdoor patio, transports you to an imaginary world of lovely respite. A very Charming and unique spot. Scarborough Fair's enthralling seductiveness is for all ages and is romantic and very private. Each dining room has a matchless personality of its own.


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Ombra 
Southern New Jersey
1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 866-692-6742
Without a doubt one of Atlantic City's best restaurants. Located in the Borgata Hotel. Fabulous Italian food with one of the best wine lists in Atlantic City. The restaurant is a relatively small but the portions are big! Sit in a wine cellar atmoshere where all the bottles of wine surround you. Although this place can hustle and bustle, it is still very romantic!



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Marcello's Ristorante 
North Jersey
8 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ, 201-652-2120
A charming and unique BYOB dining experience in Ridgewood NJ  Each menu is a one-of-a-kind art collage mounted on a wooden painter's box and handcrafted by Argentine owner Marcello Czernizer. The dramatic interior of Marcellos makes use of faux paintings, stone, fine fabrics, moldings and plaster. A one-of a-kind highly romantic space artistically intriguing in every direction.


BEST RESTAURANTS IN NEW JERSEY BY CATEGORY

See our Best of the Best NJ Restaurants by region below this section

Best french restaurant in NJ Lorena's restaurant

BEST FRENCH IN NJ


Lorena's
Maplewood NJ
NORTHERN NJ

Best steakhouse in NJ.

BEST NJ STEAKHOUSE

The Chophouse
Gibbsboro NJ
SOUTHERN NJ

Best new American restaurant in NJ.

BEST AMERICAN IN NJ

Nicholas
MIddletown NJ
CENTRAL NJ

Best Italian restaurant in NJ scalini Fedeli.

BEST ITALIAN IN NJ

Scalini Fedeli
Chatham NJ

NORTHERN NJ
Best Outdoor Dining in NJ Lorena's restaurant

BEST OUTDOOR

Chart House
Weehawkin NJ
NORTHERN NJ

Best Seafood in NJ.

BEST SEAFOOD IN NJ

South City Grill
Jersey City NJ
NORTHERN NJ

Best seafood raw bar in NJ The Lobster House

BEST RAW BAR IN NJ

The Lobster House
Cape May NJ
SOUTHERN NJ

Best Fusion Thai restaurant in NJ, Teak

BEST THAI IN NJ

Teak
Red Bank NJ

CENTRAL NJ
Best Japanese restaurant in NJ Sawa Japanese

BEST JAPANESE IN NJ

Sawa
Eatontown NJ
CENTRAL NJ

Best Chinese restaurant in NJ Cape Orient

BEST CHINESE IN NJ

Cape Orient
Cape May NJ
SOUTHERN NJ

Best Indian restaurant in NJ, Raagini restaurant

BEST INDIAN IN NJ

Raagini
Mountainside NJ
CENTRAL NJ

Best all around restaurant in NJ Ryland Inn

BEST ALL AROUND

Ryland Inn
Whitehouse NJ
CENTRAL NJ


THE BEST OF THE BEST IN NEW JERSEY




The following restaurants are, in our opinion, the best that New Jersey has to offer. It is the definitive dining guide to the garden state. It is perhaps the only guide you will ever need to refer to if you are looking for the best of the best.


 Denotes our FunNewJersey.com Critics Choice


North Jersey


15 Fox Place - Jersey City - Intimate Culinary Experience
Adagio Ristorante - Summit - Italian Cuisine in an elegant setting
Adega Grill - Newark - Portuguese/Spanish Cuisine
American Bistro - Nutley - Excellent Italian-American Cuisine
Amici Restaurant - Bayonne - Fine Italian/Mediterranean Cuisine
Appian Way - Orange - Fine Italian Cuisine
Aroma Italian Restaurant - West Paterson - Northern Italian Cuisine
Buco Ristorante - Clifton - Old World Italian Cuisine
Cafe Italiano - Englewood Cliffs - Regional Italian Cuisine
Cafe L' Amore - Oakland - Italian fare low in fat
Cafe Repetti
- Kenilworth - Regional Italian Cuisine
Chakra - Paramus - Warm atmosphere, great food
Copeland - Morristown - Smart American Fare
CulanAriane - Montclair - Top Notch American - Very Romantic

Crossroads - Garwood - New Orleans Style Cajun Food
El Artesano Restaurant - Union City - Cuban & Spanish Cuisine
GoodFellas Ristorante - Garfield - Exceptional Italian Cuisine
Grand Colonial - Perryville - Eclectic contemporary fare
Herbert's - Secaucus - Family Style Dining
Janice a bistro - Ho-Ho-Kus - Home-Style Cooking
Le rendez-vous - Kenilworth - Very cozy French
Lorena'sMaplewood - The finest French in Northern NJ
Lua - Hoboken - Best Latin Cusine in Northern NJ
Mamma Tucci - Livingston - 3 1/2 star Italian
Manor The - West Orange - One of the lovliest around

Marcello's Ristorante - Ridgewood - Fine Northern Italian Cuisine
Mario's Trattoria - Union - Authentic Italian Cuisine
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Lyndhurst- Awesome jousting
Pierre's Bistro - Morristown - The quintessential bistro
Restaurant Latour Hardyston - American Cusine at its best
Ristorante da Benito - Union - Exquisite Italian Cuisine
Rita and Joe's - Jersey City - Fine Italian Cuisine
Saddle River Inn - Saddle River - World Class American French
Sammy's Ye Old Cider Mill - Mendham -Stone Crabs and best Nj steaks
Scalini Fedeli - Chatham- Romantic Italian
The Orange Lantern - Paramus - Fine Italian & Mexican Cuisine
Waterloo Sue's - Hackensack - American Eclectic Cuisine
Wazwan - West Caldwell - Authentic Cuisine of Kashmir


Central Jersey


2 Senza Ristorante - Red Bank - Traditional Italian
Acquaviva delle fonti - Westfield - Fine Northern Italian CuisineCuisine
Anton's at the Swan - Lambertville - Fine Romantic American
Clydz - New Brunswick - Offers unusual fare in a sleek atmosphere
Colorado Café - Watchung - Steakhouse with Weekly Entertainment
Cortina Restaurant - Cranford - Northern Italian cuisine
La Casa Bianca - Whitehouse Station - Mediterranean Cuisine
Old Bay Restaurant - New Brunswick - French Cuisine
Sputino 360 - New Brunswick- Very upscale Italian
Stage Left - New Brunswick - Contemporary American Cuisine
The Cranbury Inn -Cranbury - Quaint Colonail Bar Restaurant

The Frog & The Peach - New Brunswick - American Cuisine


South Jersey



Axelsson's Restaurant - Cape May - Known for it's fine Seafood
Buttonwood Manor - Matawan - Gracious Country Dining
Caffe Aldo Lamberti - Cherry Hill - Innovative Italian Cuisine
Chef Ed's Seaside Grill
- Belmar - Specializing in Seafood
Crab Trap, The - Somers point -Awesome seafood over looking the bay
Dorris & Ed's Restaurant - Highlands - Seafood Restaurant
East Bay Crab & Grille Restaurant - Egg Harbor - Famous Garlic Crabs
Inn at Sugar Hill - Somers Point - Victorian waterfront B&B
Lobster House - Cape May - Fine raw bar and fish market
Mad Batter Restaurant - Cape May - The Best Brunch in South Jersey
Joseph's Restaurant Renault Winery - Egg Harbor- Mediterranean
The Ebbitt Room - Cape May - Regional American Cuisine
Tropea Ristorante - Bridgewater - Regional Italian Cuisine
Villa Amalfi - Toms River - Serving Fine Italian Cuisine
Washington Inn - Cape May  - Five unique dining rooms - American (Traditional)

 


BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH SPOTS IN NJ




The Secret Garden Resturant - Ocean Grove - Unlimited Shrimp!
Frank Pombo's Bethwood - Totowa - elegance suited for Royalty

Mad Batter Restaurant -
Cape May - The Best Brunch in South Jersey
The Molly Pitcher Inn  - Red Bank - Award winning Central NJ Brunch
The Cheesecake Factory - Edison & Hackensack - fabulous brunch
Klein's Waterside Cafe - Belmar - Steak, Fish and Chicken
The Terrace at The Hilton of Short Hills - Short Hills - Excellent brunch!

Le Peep - Edison - Very reasonable Prices and great food
Waterloo Sue's - Hackensack - Great variety of hot and cold
Cloverleaf Tavern - Caldwell - Casual Irish setting
Blue Sky Cafe - Montclair - An Eclectic Bistro with flair
O'Connor's Beef 'n Chowder House  - Somerset - Casual atmosphere
America - Tenafly - Fresh creative and hip






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