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LuNello Restaurant, Cedar Grove, NJ

LuNello Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1136 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Since 1990, Chef Seger's use of unique ingredients, homemade pastas, and innovative specials has created a loyal following. His modern flair mixed with traditional culinary skills has created a whirlwind of praise. You will not see seafood options on the regular menu for one reason; All our Seafood is wild not farm raised and we carry ONLY what is available and offer them as our daily specials.
General Manager Stephanie Voulgaris
Floor Manager Henry Calderon
Sommelier Stephanie Voulgaris
LuNello has gone right to the source when purchasing ingredients and each dish reflects the attention placed into its preparation. All our meats in our menu have grown and purchased from meat purveyors that there is no use of antibiotics or hormones. Enticing presentation and courteous and professional staff are integral to LuNello's success. We are also excited to offer Wine Dinners and special events hosted in our private event spaces. We look forward to making your experience with us a special one!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 837-1660
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Louis Seger
  • Private party facilities
    LuNello has several beautiful rooms to host your private event. We will create a custom menu featuring our innovative Italian cuisine that will suit your event needs. The Upstairs60 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyThe Banquet Room85 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyMain Dining Room50 guests for sit down dinner on SundayThe Wine Cellar24 guests for full sit down dinner35 guests for cocktail party
  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Grove
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LuNello Restaurant offers "excellent food and service," making it perfect for special occasions with a "truly fine dining" experience. Guests rave about "amazing food, amazing staff," and "superb" dish presentation. The ambiance is "elegant," and the restaurant is praised for its attention to detail and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

1,136 Reviews
  1. nastenka

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is nothing short of spectacular. They do everything right, the staff is on point, the place is impeccable, so classy and well decorated. The food was flawlessly prepared and incredibly delicious. They start you off with a vegetable soup in a tea cup that apparently takes hours to make, and you can taste the love and the hours that are put into this broth. We had oysters and lobster and crab for appetizers that were very fresh and delectable. Then rabbit and duck for dinner, that were pure perfection. I cannot wait to come back over and over and over again and try every single thing on this menu.

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  2. Ginny

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always top notch delicious. Service is always wonderful too.!

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  3. Edward

    New Jersey

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is nothing short of sensational, as is the wait staff. Very impressive on both counts. My only complaint, which likely shows my age and snobbery, is that the dinners dress abominably especially the men- tee shirts, jeans, etc. People dress as if they were going to Pizza Hut. For one of the few first class restaurants in the area, It really takes away from the experience.

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  4. Peter

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Theybwere breaking down and setting up tables as we were waiting for our plates to be cleared, drinks, & desert menus.

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  5. Tommy

    New York City

    742 reviews

    5.0

    742 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunello is one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. The food and service are always excellent.

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  6. Stephanie

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LuNello's Restaurant is one of my favorite restaurants. Everything about it is wonderful, the food, the ambiance, the friendliness of the team, Stephanie, Juliana, Wellington and Gus make us feel right at home each time we visit. Thank you LuNello.

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  7. Mark

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful evening at Lu Nello. Without a doubt the most elegant, refined restaurant in and out of NYC. From the dimly lit dining room, to the beautiful tables and chairs and white table cloths, the dining room presents a five star experience of class. The service from start to finish was excellent, and the food was beautifully prepared and simply delicious. It was our anniversary and we noted this when we made the reservation. Unexpectedly, at the end of our meal we were presented with congratulatory anniversary dessert with a lit candle. A perfect ending to a lovely dinner. And it should also be mentioned that after we left a well-deserved tip, as we were leaving and thanking the owner for a fabulous experience, our waiter made the effort to come over and thank us for the tip we left. Class from start to finish. Thank you Lu Nello. We are already looking forward to our next dinner at your restaurant.

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  8. Alexander

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the food was amazing. The service was top notch. I had a great lunch. Thanks.

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  9. Tony

    New York City

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality, preparation and presentation! We keep trying new dishes and finding new favorites.

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  10. ElainaM

    New York City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service from wait staff and bartenders was exceptional.

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FAQs

LuNello Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 837-1660.

LuNello Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for LuNello Restaurant

182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Louis Seger
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 837-1660
  • Private party facilities
    LuNello has several beautiful rooms to host your private event. We will create a custom menu featuring our innovative Italian cuisine that will suit your event needs. The Upstairs60 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyThe Banquet Room85 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyMain Dining Room50 guests for sit down dinner on SundayThe Wine Cellar24 guests for full sit down dinner35 guests for cocktail party
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