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1. Nicholas Barrel & Roost
4.7
Exceptional(4803)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Red Bank
Booked 99 times today
Nicholas Barrel & Roost is a cozy restaurant with a chic, lively atmosphere. It offers Chef Driven Comfort Food in a relaxed environment. As per the reviews, it's a great place for a date night with its beautiful setting, good food, and attentive service. The restaurant is well-praised for its ambience, food, and service, making it a perfect romantic spot.
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2. A Salute
4.4
Awesome(531)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 12 times today
VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!
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3. Trattoria Toscana
4.1
Excellent(27)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Middletown
Booked 1 time today
Experience the Flavors of Tuscany at our Italian RestaurantExperience authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients accompanied by the best selection of wines. Our burger menu and wide array of meat choices transforms our Italian Restaurant into Italian steakhouse
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4. The Goat by David Burke
4.3
Awesome(996)
Price: Moderate
• American • Union Beach
Booked 25 times today
THE GOAT by David Burke is a Wood Burning Italian American Cuisine Restaurant by Hazlet native, celebrity chef David Burke.We offer great food, drinks, and private event space.
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5. Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet
4.9
Exceptional(577)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hazlet
Booked 13 times today
Assaggini di Roma in Hazlet offers a cozy, welcoming ambiance perfect for romantic dining. Reviews rave about the 'nice ambiance' and 'great atmosphere', while others mention being treated like 'royalty' and receiving 'superb service'. It's not just the food that's praised, but the overall experience that makes it an ideal spot for a romantic evening.
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6. Limoncello at Piazza di Roma
5.0
Exceptional(32)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 3 times today
Since 1997 Piazza di Roma has been the Ultimate Space for amazing Weddings, Events and Corporate Functions. In 2020 Life Gave us Lemons & we created Limoncello at Piazza di Roma. A full service picturesque garden restaurant, featuring our own organic seasonal farm to table vegetables & imported Italian ingredients. Come enjoy our incredible authentic Sicilian/Italian cuisine and be transported to the back streets of Italy. Try our Nonna's traditional Bracciola, Veal Spiedini, or our popular Double Bone Stuffed Pork Chop and there is always room for Nonna's Sunday Sauce (not gravy). Full service cocktail bar available. Try our signature Limoncello Spritzer, Espresso Martini or Aperol Spritz. Seasonal outdoor dining available, first come first service based on the weather. But don't let the weather deter, indoor dining always available. We require a credit card to secure reservations. No shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to $25 per person c
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7. Mezcal
4.9
Exceptional(136)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Old Bridge
Booked 70 times today
Mezcal blends authentic Mexican flavors with steakhouse sophistication, offering exceptional dining and a vibrant, refined atmosphere in Old Bridge, NJ.
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8. Semolina Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3244)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Red Bank
Booked 27 times today
Semolina Restaurant is a cozy, farm-to-table gem in Red Bank, known for its excellent service and ambiance. With its small, quiet setting and delicious, locally-sourced food, it's a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. As one reviewer noted, 'such a pleasant place to have a date night out' and another echoed 'perfect space for a romantic meal'. The restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with its consistent excellent food and service, make it a winner for romantic occasions.
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9. Buona Sera
4.7
Exceptional(1774)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 43 times today
(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.
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10. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank
4.6
Exceptional(3063)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Red Bank
Booked 34 times today
Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

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Discover best romantic restaurants in Holmdel

Discover the charm of romantic dining in Holmdel, Monmouth, New Jersey. This serene town boasts a selection of enchanting eateries perfect for couples seeking a delightful meal in an intimate setting. The restaurants in this area are known for their cozy ambiances, featuring soft lighting and elegant decor that encourage a sense of closeness and personal connection. Cuisine options are diverse, ranging from sophisticated gourmet dishes to heartwarming traditional meals, ensuring that every palate is catered to. The dining scene in Holmdel is distinguished by its attentive service and high-quality ingredients, making each meal a memorable experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a peaceful evening out, Holmdel’s romantic restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for a night of indulgence and connection.

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