BEST RESTAURANTS IN NORTHERN NJ

THE TOP 10 BEST RESTAURANTS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

Top 10 Restaurants Northern NJ Due Terre Enoteca  Bernardsville NJ 908-221-0040 Best Italian! Vibrant authentic Italian cuisine with a touch of European hospitality. You must come and visit just to try the terrific homemade pasta tasting menu. Very nice wine bar too. One of the best Italian restaurants in all of Northern NJ.  Highly Recommended! Highlawn Pavilion  West Orange NJ 973-731-3463 Spectacular view of the New York skyline and unbelievably gorgeous decor. Did we mention that the Highlawn Pavilion boasts some of the best American Fare in all of Northern New Jersey? You will not be disappointed at this famous NJ mainstay. Highly Recommended! Cafe Archetypus Edgewater NJ 201-941-0609 Very Ronamtic! One of Edgewater's best kept secrets. Sitting in one of the candlelit caves is a very unique experience and is one of the most romantic atmospheres in all of NJ! The unique decor truly makes this a one of a kind destination not to be missed. The Manor Restaurant West Orange NJ 973-731-2360 Best Overall! Beautiful and Elegant dining. You can stroll through beautiful gardens, walk past magnificent fountains or enjoy a romantic after dinner dance. The Manor is truly a wondrous feast for the eyes as well as for the palate!   Highly Recommended! Lorena's  Maplewood NJ 609-497-2774 Best French! Very small French BYOB that does not disappoint! A really romantic spot in downtown Maplewood for couples to enjoy. A must visit. Very casual but, very nice.

Top 10  Restaurants Northern NJ Boulevard Five 72  Kenilworth NJ 908-709-1200 Best New American! Combine the luxurious warm and relaxing atmosphere with their exquisitely fresh contemporary American menu and you've got one of the best restaurants in all of NJ. The Seared Day Boat Scallops in a Green Lentil Daube were the best tasting scallops we've ever had. Ever! Highly Recommended! Trattoria Fresco  Bernardsville NJ 908-221-0040 Best Italian! Rich authentic Italian cuisine that is too good to be true. One try of this restaurant and you will be hard pressed to go anywhere else. The lasagna is a must try! One of the best Italian restaurants in Northern NJ. BYOB Highly Recommended! Fascino  Montclair NJ 973-233-0350 The service is awesome. The food is awesome. The decor is elegant. The short ribs are delectable. The desserts are dreamy. Roll it all up and you've got one of the best restaurants in all of NJ! Highly Recommended! Edwards SteakHouse  Jersey City  NJ 201-761-0000 Best SteakHouse! Located in a newly renovated 1800’s brownstone in Historic Downtown Jersey City, Edward’s Steakhouse offers the finest in New York style steaks, chops, and seafood in a comfortable, upscale setting. A bit on the pricey side. Restaurant Serenade  Chatham NJ  973-701-0303 Best French! Exquisite light French-influenced food in a beautiful atmosphere. Dinner at this jewel-like restaurant has been described as the "truly luxurious eating." A must try for any New Jersey Native.

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Editorial Pick for the Best Contemporary American in Northern NJ!

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Pluckemin Inn  359 Route 202 South, Bedminster NJ, 908-658-9292 As soon as you walk in the door, you know you'll be in for a nice surprise! The Pluckemin Inn is a contemporary American restaurant that brings a top level of food, wine and service you might expect to find in a big city, but presents it all in a warm and inviting atmosphere, right here in North-Central New Jersey.

Editorial Pick for the Best Unknown Gem in Northern NJ!

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Blu  554 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 973-509-2202 We are only picking this as unknown because it is relatively new. Blu boasts a mix of American cuisine with French, Italian and Asian influences. Their Baby Arugula and Wild Mushroom Salad with shaved Parmesan was amazing. Very nice atmosphere and above average service.

 

Editorial Pick for the Best "Old reliable" Italian restuarant in Northern NJ!

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Casa Dante  737 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 201-795-2750 This is by far one of the best all-time classic Italian restaurants in all of NJ. We love Casa Dante because it has been so amazingly consistent for so many years. The food is always excellent and the waitstaff has always been more than just very professional. This old standby continues to produce time after time on every level. If you'd like to visit a real classic Italian restuarant and take in an old world delightful ambiance, then head over to Casa Dante. It's worth a visit just to see how special each and every plate is prepared and for the auspicious opportunity to taste their wonderful red sauces!

Best Decor Northern New Jersey

Best American Cuisine in Northern NJ

Copeland   144 W State Rt 4, Paramus, NJ 201-556-1530 New American Cuisine & Martini Bar. Eclectic menu led by Award winning Executive Chef Thomas Ciszak and his team.  This upscale, trend-setting hot-spot is located in The Westin Governor Morris hotel in Morristown, New Jersey.

Best French in Northern NJ

Le rendez-vous 520 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 908-931-0888 Very cozy informal restaurant with French prints and paintings on the walls. The food is excellent. Simple menu but very consistent.

Other Very Good Top Restaurants in Northern New Jersey

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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
Boulevard Five 72 - Kenilworth - Fine New American in a beautiful setting
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's - Maplewood - The finest French in Northern NJ
Lua - Hoboken - Best Latin Cusine in Northern NJ
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

A little bit about the FunNewJersey.com Restaurant Guide in Northern NJ

Remember that a "Best of list" is just an editorial opinion. You should use them for what they should be used for..... A reference of opinion. Of course they are not the "gospel" that is set in stone and does not define every restaurants' reputation and standard. There are always great restaurants that will get bad reviews as there are restaurants that aren't considered as good that will get good reviews. Please enjoy this reference for what it is. A guide of opinion. It is more important to remember that you should simply have fun going out and trying new restaurants in New Jersey. You will surely come up with your own favorites.

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