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1. Mima's Cuban Cantina

3.7

Very Good(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • East Rutherford

Fresh & Healthy Cuban-American CuisineBYOB Fast Casual RestaurantQuick Serve Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner EverydayWeekend Brunch

2. Elia

4.8

Exceptional(3057)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Rutherford

Booked 38 times today

A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.

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3. Mambo Cuban Peruvian

4.3

Awesome(23)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Rutherford

Mambo Latin Kitchen - Home of the original Craft Empanada. Our Craft Empanada fillings are made with all fresh ingredients, seasoned and then marinated for a minimum of 24 hours. The fillings are then cooked and individually sealed with our homemade flour dough empanada discos that are distributed directly from a local business. And of course, always fresh & cooked to order. Enjoy!

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4. Song E Napule - Rutherford

4.8

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rutherford

Booked 7 times today

We're serving the flavors and feeling of an authentic Italian meal right to you. From traditional brick oven pizzas to homemade gnocchi to hearty pastas, every dish is made with care for our customers to savor. Visit us and settle in to absorb the sights, scents, and sounds of our kitchen. We have full liquor license and starting may 15th 2023 we will not offer anymore the BYOB. Thank you!

5. Matisse 167

4.7

Exceptional(1324)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rutherford

Booked 8 times today

Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!

6. Biggie's

4.9

Exceptional(405)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlstadt

Booked 14 times today

At Biggie’s we are guided by a set of values and principles, honed by members of our family since 1946, that empower our staff to provide you with an excellent dining experience. Biggie’s has always stood for tradition, quality, consistency, stability and a firm commitment to our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our community.

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7. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

4.6

Exceptional(1435)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Clifton

Booked 8 times today

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas set out with the goal of introducing a wonderful breadth of world-class international wine that is paired with an expansive Italian, small plate menu. Our wine list and food menu are thoughtfully prepared and selected by a team that strives to introduce our guests to new, fresh Italian flavors.Wine is Spuntino’s second name! With over 50 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, four wines on tap, and three wine flights offered daily, Spuntino really does have something for everyone.

8. Il Villaggio

4.9

Exceptional(696)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Il Villaggio. For more than 34 years, as one of the most authentic restaurants in Bergen County NJ, Il Villaggio has been perfecting our traditional cuisine and service. With the freshest ingredients, we are certain to deliver one of the best meals around. Every day we offer a variety of specials, prepared perfectly by our chefs, consistent with one of the top Italian restaurants in Bergen County. With our intimate yet spacious dining area that is capable of seating 95 guests, Il Villaggio offers an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other. Dine at one of the most New Jersey Italian restaurants tonight. Dine at Il Villaggio.

9. Vesta Wood-Fired

4.2

Awesome(402)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Rutherford

Booked 4 times today

classic & jersey italian provisions, local seasonally inspired dishes prepared on our wood-fired grille & hearth.

10. Chevy's - Clifton

3.5

Very Good(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Clifton

Welcome to Chevy's - Clifton! HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm, Late Night daily from 10pm to close! $2.50 Domestic Drafts, $3.50 Import Drafts, $4 Margaritas, Sangrias, Wines, plus food specials! DAILY DEALS Monday Kids Eat Free with Adult Entrée purchase. Tuesday $2 Tacos. Wednesday $2 House Margs, Frozen and On the Rocks. Thursday $9.99 Chicken Fajita. Friday $5 Tequila Flights. Saturday $20 Seafood Combo. Sunday $4 Sangria Glasses and $12 Pitchers.

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Sophia GraceVIP
New York City •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Song E Napule is the best Napolitan pizza you’ll have in the states. And Giampiero isn’t a pizzaiolo— he’s the Pope of pizza! The entire team at the Rutherford location has captured our hearts. Run, don’t walk! You’ll be glad you did. We seriously cannot eat pizza anywhere else — it’s THAT good!
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Song E Napule - RutherfordPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rutherford
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WilliamVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Visited Biggie for dinner prior to concert. Five minutes to Metlife. Food was excellent and service was efficient and fast. Ambiance was lively. Great place
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Biggie'sPrice: Moderate• American• Carlstadt
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Rosemarie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, respectful and experienced waiters, clean bathrooms, and overall a happy place.
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EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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JulianaVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Small unassuming place. The food is excellent and worth the visit.
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Mambo Cuban PeruvianPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Rutherford
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MLK17VIP
New York City •168 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2021
Really enjoyed my Cuban sandwhich. This restaurant has a really fun vibe and the service was great. Very attentive. Will go back.
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Mima's Cuban CantinaPrice: Moderate• Cuban• East Rutherford
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3.7

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1. Mima's Cuban Cantina

2. Elia

3. Mambo Cuban Peruvian

4. Song E Napule - Rutherford

5. Matisse 167

6. Biggie's

7. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

8. Il Villaggio

9. Vesta Wood-Fired

10. Chevy's - Clifton

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