Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Rutherford

442 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

4.7

Exceptional(1272)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rutherford

Booked 5 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!

2. Elia

4.8

Exceptional(3251)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Rutherford

Booked 48 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.

3. Il Villaggio

4.9

Exceptional(662)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 11 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.

4. Gianna's

4.9

Exceptional(617)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 3 times today

Please note that our current weekend hours are flexible, especially for larger parties. Please call us directly if you need reservation assistance.Gianna's is an old world style Italian restaurant that serves very generous family style portions for two or more as well as single orders if desired. Specials change daily using the freshest ingredients available, and all desserts are made on premise daily. 1.9 miles from Met Life Stadium and the Meadowlands, New Jersey. We also offer a full bar and Wine list.

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5. Bareli's Restaurant - Secaucus

4.9

Exceptional(993)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Secaucus

Booked 7 times today

Conveniently located on busy Route 3 in Secaucus NJ, just minutes from the Meadowlands Complex, Giants Stadium, and New York City. Bareli’s is the area’s finest Italian/Continental restaurant since 1986. An award winning wine list complements a menu prepared from highest quality ingredients. Let our award winning chef prepare your favorite dish to your specifications. Food fit for royalty with great service and a comfortable atmosphere.

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6. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.1

Excellent(109)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hackensack

Booked 5 times today

The Ivy Inn Restaurant and Bar is the perfect place for a date night or celebratory dinner with your partner. Sit by the fireplace indoors and listen to the live piano player while you enjoy a meal of roasted rack of lamb or grilled veal chop served in a mushroom cognac cream sauce. During nice weather, sit out on the patio that is surrounded by greenery for privacy and dine on broiled Canadian salmon or the blackened Louisiana catfish served with a spicy tomato salsa. While the mood is intimate, children are welcome at the Ivy Inn and menu items for them include penne pasta with butter, three mini sliders or a pizzette.The Ivy Inn offers a global selection of both red and white wines. For those that are more adventurous, there are tasting options on the menu which present you with a sampling of three distinctly different wines.

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7. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(6620)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 103 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Evening Prix Fixe | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Evening prix fixe menu ends at 10:30 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

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8. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29505)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 336 times today

Carmine's is a family-style Italian restaurant in NYC, crafted for sharing and celebrations. Reviewers lauded it for its exceptional value, abundant portions, friendly service, and the elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its ability to make any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. It's perfect for family dining, celebrating special occasions, and hosting business team dinners. With reviews boasting 'excellent food for sharing and phenomenal service,' it's clear Carmine's is a favorite for making any gathering memorable.

9. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2121)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 261 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

10. Palma

4.8

Exceptional(3340)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 46 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

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German
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Amazing experience as always and that short rib eggs benedict in the morning is the best way to recharge after a long week.
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EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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4.8
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MARKvip
Southwest Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great dinner. Seth was excellent. Very attentive!
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Il VillaggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlstadt
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4.9
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Bill
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our first time back to our favorite restaurant since Chef Greg took over, and he did not disappoint. The menu is a very nice balance of some Matisse favorites with some new, wonderful creations. The staff are first rate. We will be back.
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Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
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4.7
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Alvip
New York City •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The staff at Gianna's was very courteous and attentive to our needs and requests. The food was wonderful and served in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Gianna's to couples or family gatherings.
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Gianna'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlstadt
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4.9
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Steve
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Everything was superb. Really fun and interesting atmosphere. Live music, feels like a classic NY Italian family restaurant. Tagliatelle was fantastic as a Primo. Scungili salad was the special which was excellent. Best pork chop I’ve ever had (with potatoes and hot peppers). My wife had the shrimp and she loved it. Would recommend very highly - on par and even superior to top Italian restaurants in Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Bareli's Restaurant - SecaucusPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Secaucus
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4.9

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442 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

2. Elia

3. Il Villaggio

4. Gianna's

5. Bareli's Restaurant - Secaucus

6. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

7. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

8. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

9. Bad Roman

10. Palma

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