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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: 4.7

4.7

2311 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

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
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 ($10 Supp.)
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 ($12 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 2,311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

2,311 Reviews

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DawnW
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and service.While On the pricy side you get what you pay for !!
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JackP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious good sized portions. Very well presented
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RichardC
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner. Shrimp and organic chicken meals were perfectly cooked. Service was impeccable. Love the ambiance...like dining in Tuscany.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant staff is very polite and accommodating, ambience is excellent for a date. Food is delicious and filling. Gus was our waiter he was such a classic gentleman
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Eatlinger
New York Area
100 reviews
vip
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming/Elegant/Warm Experience and Excellent Cuisine. A special spot for a quiet evening. Highly recommended!
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KennyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Place to eat. Food is high quality, very fresh and clean. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to eat on a high level.
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MaurieB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great meal. Generous portions, vast menu…we love it here.
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KathyB
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food with excellent service in an excellent ambience. I've always been for dinner, this was the first time I was there for lunch with the Ala carte menu. There were several options and everyone at my table enjoyed their choices. Restaurant was quiet so we could hear and enjoy our conversation. Highly recommend especially for a special lunch.
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TPino
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It had been some time since my last visit. Happy to say even better than before! Food, service and ambience did not disappoint. Loved the prix fixe menu, great selection. Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Certainly a pricey pre-fix menu for NJ but options were robust, each course was fresh, well presented and savory, service was timely, responsive and excellent, decor was a bit old fashioned but elegant, warm and inviting! Definitely plan to return and recommend!
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Stephanie
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant, fantastic service and staff and the food is always delicious!
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brendy
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining room is quite elegant and our server was friendly, helpful and professional! We particularly enjoyed the bronzino which was prepared to perfectly.
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Yumbot
Baltimore
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, Scalini Fedeli doesn’t disappoint. Work lunch and we ate every bite!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant and food is always great one of the best in the state of New Jersey
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JackP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food highly enjoyable for what you get it’s actually a very good value good wine list too
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Suzanne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Wonderful Overall Dining Experience! Looking forward to our next visit.
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KimberlyS
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta with peas was perfect. The chicken was delicious. Don’t miss the pork with sage! Just great as always. .
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WilliamP
Pittsburgh
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Business dinner, but the business took second place to our dinner. Tremendous service, great wine suggestion, each course was outstanding! Tremendous savory start, small pasta course that was wonderful, delicious main and great dessert! Again, great service. Successful evening!
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ANGIE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
went here with my company for a dinner celebration. Gus the waiter was amazing, food was great. no complaints!
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CharlesS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still a great place for special occasion. Food and service were outstanding.
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lilstar21
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The meal was excellent and our wait staff was very helpful and thoughtful. From check in, to wine recommendation, I really appreciate our serving staff with everything including clearing dishes and replacing utensils promptly. Our family really enjoyed our birthday celebration and we have been asked to return for more celebrations. Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner. I would also like to give a shout out to the valet who was ready with our car even before we could speak to him! Everything from beginning to end was fabulous!
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janetb
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience2
This is a pricey restaurant, and we chose it to celebrate a special birthday. We expected so much more. We were seated at a table next to the Wait staff station, which adjoined the door to the kitchen. All night long, the servers hustled back and forth in front of our table. At one point, one of the wait staff put down dirty plates right next to us. Our food was put in front of us without a word. The noise level was beyond loud. We had to lean in to hear one another. The food was very good, especially the beet and goat cheese salad and the chocolate souffle. But the food could not compensate for the disappointing ambiance and the ambivalent service. The worst part for me was that our server knew it was my birthday and that I was very unhappy with the noise level and yet did nothing to acknowledge my discomfort. When the hostess stopped by to ask how things were, and I couldn't hear her, the server told her "she can't hear." At almost any other fine restaurant, a server would have tried to do something to make our experience better: apologized for not being able to move us to a quieter table (the restaurant was full) or offered a complimentary beverage. Instead, I was told to come back on a Monday or Tuesday. But alas, my birthday was on Friday. On our way out of the restaurant, we were waiting for our car behind a couple whom I had spotted seated on the other side of the room, so I asked them about the noise level, and they said it was OK. So maybe it was just our table, which I actually think they could remove altogether. Anyone seated there would feel disappointed I think.
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AliceK
New York Area
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food is good but very over priced. Restaurant needs some updating the drapery is very outdated.
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Diningout37
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We couldn’t have picked a better restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect! The food and service was outstanding!
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JJ1010
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta was amazing…especially the papardelle with short rib. Loved the salmon with truffle, which was a special. The Banana tart for dessert was terrific. Our waiter, Gus, was very funny and very attentive. Great evening.
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ABSH
New York Area
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had an absolutely delicious lunch. We loved the green salad which was perfectly dressed, the branzino perfectly made and delicious and the hazelnut ice cream and pistachio cookie. Looking forward to coming again soon. Thank you.
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SusanO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I celebrated a birthday dinner. The restaurant is beautiful decorated, the service was excellent and the food was superb!
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patti
Columbus
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our anniversary and we had the greatest service! The food was fantastic and we really felt special
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Sassy
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was great! Our waiter was great also!! The only issue was that there was a fly that flew near us the entire meal.
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bluejersey1
New York Area
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Beautiful joint- romantic and rustic interior. The food was well prepared but not succulent and I felt a few less notable Italian restaurants in the area would have been superior except this was the kind of restaurant for a special occasion, and indeed that was the "order of the day."
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. The manage Isabela always in-tuned with customers need.
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BABA
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and attentive staff made our dining experience pleasurable
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GlennJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Professional service from waiters in suits, and excellent attention to detail.
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Kamran
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here for a birthday, everything was delicious and we had a wonderful time. Service and food is excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service ever time. Every meal has been excellent. We look forward to our next visit.
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JamesC
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Not as outstanding as we had hoped or as it's reputation would suggest. While the food was good to (almost) very good, the service lacked warmth and the dining room was very loud. Furthermore, although it was one person in our party's birthday, the only thing the restaurant did was place a candle in a strawberry on an existing dessert order. Why ask about it in the reservation form if that is all that is on offer? It felt cheap and not genuine. Also our waiter wouldn't make change for us so we could tip the valet (he didn't event bother to try asking the cashier/front desk), claiming the valet would have change (he claimed he didn't). The valet subsequently didn't even move our car from an awkward parking spot that required tricky maneuvering of my high-heel clad wife. Simply not the kind of high end experience you expect at these prices.
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Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, the place was historic. Our server didn't hesitate to tell us the history of the place when asked.
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JosephP
Atlantic City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Once again we found the ambiance, service and food to be outstanding. One criticism is the markup on wine. It appears that there is a 3- 4 fold markup on the average purchase price of wines. This is excessive and brings down the value proposition for the overall dinning experience.
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DenH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very pleasant dinner. The entire staff was very friendly and the service overall was outstanding. We were here for our Anniversary and they gave us a flower and strawberries added to our desert with a lit candle. They then offered to take our picture. Great food and great service, what else could you want.
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Enzo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
place was fantastic - food service ambiance really had it all
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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

FAQs

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

Scalini Fedeli - Chatham is rated 4.7 stars by 2311 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

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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
Price
$50 and over
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

Shrimp Sauteed

Chocolate Souffle

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Scalini Fedeli - Chatham offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Scalini Fedeli - Chatham restaurant rated?

Is Scalini Fedeli - Chatham currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information