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Cafe Lia

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Address:
117 North Union Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016

Neighborhood:
Cranford

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Cafe Lia Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.cafelianj.com
Email: Info@cafelianj.com
Phone: (908) 276-4011
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:45am - 5:00pm;
Dinner: Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm,
Tuesday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 9:30pm,
Friday: 3:30pm - 11:00pm,
Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, American
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine Bar
Special Events & Promotions: On March 8 at 7 pm. We will be having a wine tasting dinner. Please note that if you are to make a reservation at this time, it is a reservation for the wine tasting.

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Parking: Public Lot

A word from Cafe Lia

Inside the walls of Cranford's Cafe Lia, guests will find a warm, inviting bistro setting, perfect for lunchtime family gatherings or a romantic night out. Conveniently located on Union Avenue, Cafe Lia serves a menu of traditional Italian fare including pastas, salads, soups, panini and more. A… sampling of the restaurant's many dishes includes baked portobello with roasted pepper, aged mozzarella and balsamic reduction and spaghetti pescatore with mussels, clams and scallops in a flavorful herb-infused tomato sauce. Continued

Cafe Lia

4.3

47 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerItalian

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42 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

42 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(29)
romantic(16)
special occasion(16)

fit for foodies(14)
good for groups(12)
notable wine list(9)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (42)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I have been to Cafe Lia several

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2010

Dined on 04/05/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I have been to Cafe Lia several times and have found the service and the food to be outstanding. The staff is attentive and professional in every way and the food is prepared as requested! Wines are also handled with care!"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food & service are excellent.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food & service are excellent. Worth the trip & value on Sunday for the 'Sunday sauce' special."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Worth a visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Cafe Lia twice and both times the service was terrific and the food was quite good. I also appreciate the fact that they are quite accomodating. The Chef is more than willing to change a dish to address any dietary issues or to accomodate your tastes. Also, I was provided with a very generous pour for wine by the glass which is always appreciated."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was good, service quick,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was good, service quick, efficient and friendly. Haven't been to a restaurant in a long time that had the candlelight of this one. Will definitely go back."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

As always food and service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"As always food and service were great. The staff if very accommodating and make you feel like part of the family. Cesar is a great host and goes to great lengths to make everyone feel special. The wait staff is excellent and very knowledgable. Fun music some night too."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I highly recommend Cafe Lia

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I highly recommend Cafe Lia for dinner. The food is excellent, the service is great and it has great atmosphere. I have eaten here a couple of times and I will definitely go back again."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Go on a Saturday night!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My wife and I were looking for a new idea. But the surprises start late (we had a 9pm Sat res). FYI, since it was our first time there, they gave us a free prosciuto.

Our food was delicious. We had the house special fettucine with veal and sun dried tomatoes - amazingly good sauce. I would order that again. My wife ordered a stuffed clams with pepper sauce special which she loved. Tasty daily specials were coconut shrimp and a fried pork chop. And the hosts made us feel special to be there.

There was also a singer - mostly Sinatra and doo wap stuff. A bit cheesy at first but amusing. As people left, they moved tables aside for dancing: oldies, some modern hits and 70s disco too. Who knew it was dinner and dancing?"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We are regular customers at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We are regular customers at Cafe Lia. It has a great vibe and delicious food. As a matter of fact, the food keeps getting better. Cesar and his staff attend to your every need without being intrusive. We have recommended this restaurant to many of our friends and they are all in agreement that Cafe Lia is a restaurant everyone should try. In addition, there is live music on weekends which adds to your dining experience. Add Cafe Lia to your must visit list. You will not be disappointed."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great dinning experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the food and service was outstanding. the entire wait staff greats you at the door and welcoms you with open arms. this was a graet dinning experience.their special dishes,were amazing. definitly one of the better resturants, and definitly the best in cranford."