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Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

Name: Scalini Fedeli - Chatham
Address: 63 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, United States, 07928
Telephone: (973) 701-9200
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2137 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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Scalini Fedeli was opened by chef-owner Michael Cetrulo in 1995 and very quickly became New Jersey's highest rated Italian restaurant. Rated excellent by the New York Times in 1996 and New Jersey's favorite restaurant in Zagat's Survey in 2001 and New Jersey Monthly's best Italian and top 25 overall in 2007. Highlights from the menu include soft egg yolk raviolo with black truffle butter, pignoli crusted salmon with artichoke and mint agnolotti in a light tomato and basil broth and braised short ribs of beef with a cherry pepper and port glaze. Set in an historic building built in 1740, the atmosphere is slightly formal with Tuscan style vaulted ceilings finished with Venetian plaster. Tapestry and antique mirrors adorn the walls.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, French
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 701-9200
Website
http://scalinifedeli.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Cetrulo
Private party facilities
Scalini Fedeli can be rented out for private parties.

Location
63 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928
Neighborhood
Chatham
Cross street
Parrot Mill Road
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking to all dining guests.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of Purred "Zuppe di Toscana"
with broccoli di rapa, pennettine pasta finished with toasted pignoli and prosciutto di parma
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
with sundried tomatoes dressed with a pistachio vinaigrette
Buffalo Mozzarella
with roasted peppers and arugula with an aged balsamic vinaigrette
Ecuadorian Shrimp in a Roma Tomato
mustard and basil reduction with honeydew melon, prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella
Risotto
with mushrooms and petit peas from Provence with crispy zucchini
Penne
with sausage, wild mushrooms and toasted fennel seeds in a tomato sauce
Linguini alla "Carbonara"
with petit peas
Soft Egg Yolk Raviolo
filled with spinach and ricotta topped with parmigiano and melted truffle butter
Pappardelle in a Braised Veal Shank and Marrow Sauce
with minced cherry pepper and a hint of Italian mascarpone
Butternut Agnolotti
with a sage brown butter, amaretti and buffalo mozzarella
Spaghetti "Arrabiata"
with mushrooms, black olives and minced Spanish anchovy in a spicy tomato and basil sauce
Hand Cut Tagliatelle in a Traditional Bolognese Sauce
topped with sheeps milk ricotta

Piatti di Mezzo

Filet of Branzino in a Sundried Tomato
picholine and calamata olive sauce with a Roma tomato and fennel confit
Shrimp
sautéed in a sherry wine and garlic sauce over a pecorino and sweet pea puree surrounded by crispy fried eggplant
Pignoli Crusted Faroe Island Salmon
over roasted eggplant, peppers, onions, and currants with a wine lemon and basil sauce
Potato Crusted Red Snapper
over sautéed oyster mushrooms in a rosemary, garlic and Vermentino wine reduction
Thinly Sliced Breast of Duck in a Port and Truffle Reduction
with a potato puree and caramelized endive
Roasted 16 Oz. Pork Chop
over broccoli di rapa topped with a mascarpone and vodka sauce with potatoes gratin
Boneless Veal Chop Milanese
with an arugula, cherry tomato and bocconcini Buffalo mozzarella salad ($10 Supp.)
Braised Short Ribs of Beef
with a cherry pepper and natural glaze, fennel-apple puree ($8 Supp.)
Organic Breast of Chicken "Scarpariello"
with Italian sausage served over broccoli di rapa
Veal Scallopini
topped with prosciutto, fontina and eggplant in a wine sauce accompanied with hearts of broccoli (aglio e olio)

Sorbetto

Lime Sorbet
with pineapple and coconut

Dolce

Crispy Banana Tart Sprinkled
with hazelnut praline, drizzled with caramel sauce and served with caramel gelato
Mascarpone and Ricotta Torte
served with red wine and balsamic marinated strawberries
Crispy Hazelnut and Pistachio Cookies
served with hazelnut gelato
Italian Style Ricotta Doughnuts
served with three sauces ($5 Supp.)
Chocolate Souffle
served with pistachio and stracciatella gelato ($5 Supp.)
Very Dense Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake
with amarena cherries
Combination of Seasonal Berries
with cold Zabaglione and crushed amaretti cookies

What 2,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dineronoccasion
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Scalini Fedili never fails to perform. Lovely food, service and ambiance. A joy to dine there.
MS
MickeyS
New York Area
100 reviews
vip
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's not easy to consistently retain the highest quality standards year after year, but this restaurant does. The entire experience offers a level of excellence that is hard to find in the metro NJ area.
D
Drdee
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
anniversary
JD
JimD
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish, professional wait staff and impeccable food! The red snapper dish was one of the best dishes I have had in quite some time!
AM
AnthonyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined here on a Monday night and it was outstanding in terms of food quality, ambiance and most of all service. The wait staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant was not crowded but still had a good number of patrons in both large and small groups. We’ve been customers for close to 30 years and have never been disappointed
MD
MarkD
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Wildly overrated. Very old-school Italian and looks like menu has not changed in decades. Food is oversauced and underseasoned, bread was stale and the service is overly brisk for a place purported to be 'fine-dining'. The fact that this place is top-rated unfortunately says something about the quality of the food in the area. Mediocre at best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. Our server Michael was exceptional and very attentive. Lemon drop martini was fantastic. This is mine and my wife’s New Romantic date night spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Staff was very nice and helpful, food was excellent. We both got fish (snapper and branzino) and both were perfectly cooked.
AS
AnthonyS
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was celebrating my wife and I’s anniversary with friends. As always, was excellent. Highly recommended.
s
sushi
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
1.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience5
Before covid we used to dine here regularly. We finally went back and was sooo disappointed. The service was very unprofessional. All the food came out barely warm. The snapper with potato crust was less than 2 bites. We sent that back. The little cookies at the end went from a nice assortment to 2 kinds. The toffee chocolate ones which are my favorite and biscotti which were awful. Everything just seems to be smaller than it used to be and the quality is gone. I hope they get their act together again as it used to be our favorite place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Noise level a little high.
KK
KristinK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
FABULOUS food - WONDERFUL service - and BEAUTIFUL / RESTFUL ambiance!
CG
ChrisG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is always excellent. My wife and I enjoy going on date nights there as well as meeting up with friends.
b
bonbon
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The prefix menu had many excellent choices and there were even a few specials for the evening. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. Unfortunately, the salmon special I ordered was overcooked.
JB
JoelB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been coming here for years and it has always been a treat. Price value is outstanding for a 3 star restaurant!
ML
MarydeeL
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Made a reservation for New Year’s Eve to have dinner and drinks until midnight. We got there at our time. From the moment we got there dinner was rushed to get us out the restaurant in an hour. A 5 course meal in 1 hour. Food was mediocre and no festive feel. By the end of our meal they started to break down table and collecting the balloons. We paid a lot and went to another restaurant to have drinks to ring in the new year. Don’t recommend this restaurant for special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food and service were amazing.
N
Nerissa
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was made to savor. The flavors are thoughtful. There were so many appealing dishes on the menu, and it was tough to choose. Each table felt private so that we didn't feel our conversation imposed on another party and vice versa. The seats were comfortable, and the ambience was pleasant. The service was excellent. We will return.
LZ
LouisZ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, fabulous food. BYOB with $30 corkage fee a little high but if you bring a $20 bottle of wine, it is still less expensive than the wine list.
LH
LeslieH
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
We were off to the side of the restaurant which was nice and quiet, but it was difficult to get the attention of our waiter. The server of our sparkling water, however, was always there filling our glasses--? instructed to do so and run up the bill? OK, I'm just suspicious. But the real letdown was the food. My wife had a roasted beet salad which she described as "unimaginative with NO beets!" I had the ravioli which was good, but something seemed to be missing. I added some lemon to it which helped. I had the red snapper which was excellent. My wife had the duck breast which we should have returned. It was supposed to be cooked medium rare and it was rubbery and not so tasty. We had not been there in years and unfortuntly we are not likely to be back.
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Allikit229
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful food and excellent service
MS
MonicaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service cant wait to go back!!!
JC
JoeC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Once seated you are served with a delicious single large shrimp in a tasty sauce and crostini covered in onions - yes covered with onions that are a treat - both served before you get your appetizer. The pasta carbonara is very good while I found the portion rather small - but the ravioli special (an extra $8) stuffed with porcini mushrooms are heavenly pillows in a light and flavorful sauce that melt in your mouth. Sorry to say Two stars were lost as the veal scallopini entrees that were served to my guest and myself were overcooked and dry - actually brittle when trying to cut through it. The accompanying broccoli were singed. I ate most of mine and she politely asked our waiter to bag it for her to take home. Later it went into the trash. During dinner we were asked if we were enjoying our meal and we replied that all is great. It was a nice night out together and neither one of us wanted to taint it with a complaint. The entree was followed by an outstanding lime sorbet that refreshed the palate. My guest loved the mascarpone and ricotta torte and I had the bittersweet chocolate truffle cake. Both deserts were a master piece. My truffle cake was not what I expected but one of if not the best chocolate deserts I have ever enjoyed. My guest had a lemon flavored cocktail and proclaimed that it was exceptional and had a second. I enjoyed a bottle of wine that I had brought along. Corkage fee $30. Service outstanding. I look at the entree failure as an aberration and plan on going back first chance I get. Dinner for two with tax and tip $275.00
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and everything was wonderful! Thank you!
BI
BarryI
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant by far. Impeccable menu and food, delightful service and great ambience. We travel from Wayne New Jersey there it's worth the trip. If we are really lazy we stay at a local hotel but the best part is the restaurant.
A
Arcadia23
Atlantic City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food was good, not out of this world (except maybe the tagliatelle with Bolognese), but good. Unfortunately they ran out of my first choice and did not notify me until after I had ordered but stuff happens.
LM
LMantaRay
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
An excellent Christmas Eve dinner. Always too much food but very enjoyable. Mushroom ravioli, risotto and the tagliatelle are standout favorites. Short ribs are excellent with spicy cherry peppers and demi-glace (could have used more peppers) and the pork chop was monstrous and delicious. Sorbet and the desert sample were a great way to round out the meal. Could be time to update the amuse buche and the salad. All in all a wonderful place to spend Christmas eve with the family.
KT
KevinT
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve 5 course Prix Fixe. Everything was delicious with great service and a comfortable setting for a special night. Outstanding.
EJ
ElliotJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We've been a few times now and always love the experience. The food is always amazing and the service is usually impeccable.
SJ
SupermanJ
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Without doubt the best Italian dinner in NJ. Exceptionally well crafted dishes, very friendly and diligent service. Overall, superb. Same reaction from all 4 of us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a warm beautiful restaurant. Service impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite dinner. Food was fabulous. Service was wonderful. Noise level was fine. A perfect choice to celebrate our anniversary.
MS
MatthewS
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had a nice lunch on a quiet and rainy day. Wait staff very attentive. Food executed perfectly. Options for lunch just right as were portions. Wonderful place as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Meals were delicious and well prepared
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service.
PH
PeterH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was outstanding. We enjoyed our first visit so much.
DM
DMC1979
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Great spot for a birthday or special occasion. Highly recommmend!
LP
LindaP
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very delicious food, good service, good value in a lovely setting.
R
Rich
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going to scellini Fedelli for the last 9 years to celebrate our anniversaries. We will continue going in the future. The food and service is exquisite. The best restaurant around. Sharon and Richard
JF
JuliaF
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Scalini Fedilli tarnished their reputation! The thin, thin, thin veal chop was more coating than anything. Pitiful! I would have rathere paid a little more than be disappointed. The Mascarpone ricotta cheese cake lacked flavor also. Sad! This place use to be my #1!! No more! Il Cappriccio wins that trophy now! Saving grace was the very attentive waitperson.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

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Scalini Fedeli - Chatham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 701-9200.

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham is rated 4.8 stars by 2137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

63 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

Additional information

Cross street
Parrot Mill Road
Neighborhood
Chatham
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking to all dining guests.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Cetrulo
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://scalinifedeli.com/
Phone number
(973) 701-9200
Private party facilities
Scalini Fedeli can be rented out for private parties.

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp

Filet of Salmon

Shrimp Sauteed

Primi Piccolo

Ecuadorian Shrimp in a Mustard Sauce

Primi Piatti

Soup of Purred "Zuppe di Toscana"

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Buffalo Mozzarella

Ecuadorian Shrimp in a Roma Tomato

Risotto

Penne

Linguini alla "Carbonara"

Soft Egg Yolk Raviolo

Pappardelle in a Braised Veal Shank and Marrow Sauce

Butternut Agnolotti

Spaghetti "Arrabiata"

Hand Cut Tagliatelle in a Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Piatti di Mezzo

Filet of Branzino in a Sundried Tomato

Shrimp

Pignoli Crusted Faroe Island Salmon

Potato Crusted Red Snapper

Thinly Sliced Breast of Duck in a Port and Truffle Reduction

Roasted 16 Oz. Pork Chop

Boneless Veal Chop Milanese

Braised Short Ribs of Beef

Organic Breast of Chicken "Scarpariello"

Veal Scallopini

Sorbetto

Lime Sorbet

Dolce

Crispy Banana Tart Sprinkled

Mascarpone and Ricotta Torte

Crispy Hazelnut and Pistachio Cookies

Italian Style Ricotta Doughnuts

Chocolate Souffle

Very Dense Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake

Combination of Seasonal Berries

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