Best Date Night Restaurants in Hawthorne

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AllendaleBloomfield, New JerseyBloomingdaleCarlstadtCedar GroveClifton

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1. Bottagra

4.6

Exceptional(1403)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hawthorne

Booked 9 times today

Located in Hawthorne"s historic Degray house, Bottagra Restaurant opened its doors in early 2008. What was once used as an encampment for General Lafayette's troops during the Revolutionary War has been transformed into a modern, elegant restaurant with the feel and charm of a Tuscan villa. Chef-Owners Robert Vicari and Carlo Carbonaro have fused their extensive restaurant experience together to offer a variety of dishes hailing from both the northern and southern regions of Italy. Offering a full bar and extensive wine list, as well as private rooms, Bottagrais a diners' dream for gatherings both large and small.

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2. Felina - Ridgewood

4.7

Exceptional(891)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Ridgewood, New Jersey

Booked 30 times today

Felina - Ridgewood is a top-notch date spot. With its warm, welcoming ambiance, the restaurant sets the mood for a romantic evening. Many reviews highlight the excellent service and the delicious food. The open kitchen adds to the dining experience, making it a perfect place for couples to enjoy a meal together. As one reviewer said, it's 'a great spot for a date night.'

3. F1RST

4.8

Exceptional(377)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hawthorne

Booked 4 times today

Excited to be opening his "F1RST" restaurant, Award winning Executive Chef/Owner Adam Weiss who is known for his creative mix of unique flavors, textures, and artful presentation will be opening F1RST, an Eclectic American Fine Dining BYOB Restaurant. Focusing on seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, Chef Adam Weiss is bringing his distinctive cooking to Northern New Jersey.Diners will delight in the two uniquely decorated dining rooms that are upscale and trendy with avant garde artwork, subdued lighting, soothing background music, and an intimate fireplace.Our mission is to create a memorable dining experience for all who join us. We look forward to serving you!

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4. Fogo de Chão - Paramus, NJ

4.3

Awesome(601)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Rochelle Park

Booked 93 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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5. The Capital Grille - Paramus

4.8

Exceptional(3941)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Paramus

Booked 62 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

6. Park West Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(1037)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Ridgewood, New Jersey

Booked 21 times today

Park West Tavern is an excellent choice for date night, as per the reviews. It's described as having a 'cozy and welcoming' atmosphere, with 'super cocktails and an excellent menu'. The service is consistently praised for being 'great', 'friendly', and 'attentive'. It's also recommended for its 'good ambiance' and 'nice staff'. Overall, it's a perfect spot for a comfortable, yet classy, date night.

7. Piccolo Bistro

4.4

Awesome(527)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ridgewood, New Jersey

Booked 9 times today

Piccolo Bistro, with its fine Italian cuisine and charming ambiance, is a perfect spot for a romantic date night. Reviewers frequently mention its 'quaint and romantic setting', 'low-key ambiance' and 'beautiful patio'. The restaurant offers 'delicious food' and 'attentive service', creating a cozy atmosphere for a memorable evening.

8. Taverna Mykonos

4.8

Exceptional(1451)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Elmwood Park

Booked 7 times today

Thank you for choosing Taverna Mykonos. We encourage you to make reservations online or over the phone to secure seating. We have 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. Thank you so much in advance for your cooperation!Taverna Mykonos serves traditional Greek-Taverna cuisine in a colorful atmosphere, featuring fresh Mediterranean food.

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9. Eddie V's - Paramus

4.8

Exceptional(916)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Rochelle Park

Booked 59 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

10. Biagio's

4.6

Exceptional(556)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paramus

Booked 6 times today

Located in Paramus, New Jersey, this family-owned and operated restaurant & banquet hall has been a local favorite offering home-style Italian classics for almost 40 years. The terra-cotta colored walls and warm stone fireplace provide a welcoming ambiance perfect for an intimate dinner, corporate lunch, or family gathering. --Whether for a date night, enjoying a drink at their bar, having a family dinner after a game or celebrating a special occasion, their staff will treat you like one of the family. -- For those special occasions, you can contact always their catering offices to book one of their five banquet rooms for private events. -- Some weekly specials: Every Wednesday is "Wine Down Wednesday" where all bottles of wine are half price. There is also Happy Hour at the bar Mon thru Fri between 4pm and 7pm for drink discounts.

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Josephine
New Jersey •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Comfortable adult ambience. I would love to see small touch lamps at each table. We needed a little light for our menu. Other than that, what a wonderful gem. The staff were exceedingly kind and attentive to my dad’s 75th! We received cookies on the way out. Cute surprise.
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Felina - RidgewoodPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Ridgewood, New Jersey
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4.7
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Katherine
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was good. Very elegant. Wished I could’ve tried the lamb chops they walked around my table after we paid already.
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Fogo de Chão - Paramus, NJPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Rochelle Park
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4.3
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MichelleH
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
Great experience for the Friday night soiree. Great entertainment and service. Food is a bit overpriced but the drinks are great.
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BottagraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hawthorne
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4.6
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SYLVAIN
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 24, 2025
This is one of the best experience I had for sometimes in restaurant , Billy was very good
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The Capital Grille - ParamusPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Paramus
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4.8
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ScottVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
The menu offered some great items and the service and food were excellent.
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Park West TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Ridgewood, New Jersey
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4.8

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