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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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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.
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