Best Cozy Restaurants in Carlstadt

480 restaurants available nearby

1. Vesta Wood-Fired

4.5

Awesome(379)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Rutherford

Booked 16 times today

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

2. Elia

4.8

Exceptional(3250)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Rutherford

Booked 45 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. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.4

Awesome(108)

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.

4. Il Villaggio

4.9

Exceptional(662)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 7 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.

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5. Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood

4.6

Exceptional(243)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nutley

Booked 8 times today

A traditional steakhouse experience with a modern twist, Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood has all the sophistication of an established steakhouse yet its rustic charm gives it a funky edge on the rest. Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood believes in serving premium quality beef in a simple manner allowing the true flavours to shine and be appreciated. If Steak is not your preference, the menu at Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood also includes seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes that are designed to tantalise and satisfy all tastebuds.

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6. Marcus Live Bar & Grille

3.6

Very Good(57)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Rutherford

Booked 7 times today

Located within the retail and entertainment complex American Dream and adjacent to Meadowlands Sports Complex, Marcus Live Bar & Grille serves as a culinary centerpiece for visitors and an escape from city life. Led by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and with a menu emblematic of his personal cooking style, Marcus Live features everything from oysters on the half shell and tavern-style pizza to an assortment of steaks and barbecue to a selection of his signature items like Brown Sugar Wings and Old Bay Crab Cakes. There are also large format, shareable options, such as the "Garden State Jubilee" with rice and peas, grilled shrimp, fried chicken, sliced ribeye, vegetable couscous, and charred broccolini with optional surf and turf upgrades. In addition to the dining options, the lively bar will feature an impressive wine list, craft beers, and creative cocktails.

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7. Mambo Latin Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Rutherford

Booked 1 time today

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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8. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

4.6

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Clifton

Booked 25 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.

9. Gianna's

4.9

Exceptional(617)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 2 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.

10. Tango Steak

4.4

Awesome(90)

Price: Expensive

• Argentinean • Rutherford

Booked 4 times today

Tango Steak brings you the best steak in town along with amazing cocktails and tapas. Perfect for a date night or any celebration. Beautiful Outdoor seating area. Very cozy inside and an amazing bar.

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CJ
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was outstanding and very welcoming. We celebrated our anniversary there and it was great. Will book again.
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EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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4.8
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Angie
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was wonderful. The food was delicious and the service was outrageous
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Vesta Wood-FiredPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Rutherford
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4.5
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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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Aj
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Went for my wife’s birthday (not the easiest person to please) and everything was perfect from the steak and lobster tails, to the service. We are Definitely coming back.
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Woodcroft Steakhouse & SeafoodPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Nutley
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4.6
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Christopher
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our waitress/bartender was amazing. Drinks were great.
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Ivy Inn Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Hackensack
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4.4

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480 restaurants available nearby

1. Vesta Wood-Fired

2. Elia

3. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4. Il Villaggio

5. Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood

6. Marcus Live Bar & Grille

7. Mambo Latin Kitchen

8. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

9. Gianna's

10. Tango Steak

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