Best Authentic Restaurants in Hillsborough

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Caffe Piazza

5.0

Exceptional(365)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hillsborough

Booked 4 times today

We are open for outdoor seating & curbside pickup! Caffe Piazza is an Italian Restaurant located in downtown Hillsborough. This Italian bistro has existed since 1995. Chef/Proprietor delivers authentic delightful Italian dishes from his region of Calabria to the rest of the country and Mediterranean regions and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You"ll find a friendly, cozy atmosphere. The long-time and devoted staff, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Come to Caffe Piazza Restaurant, and whether you are just having dinner or a romantic night or simply celebrating with friends, and we'll be sure to serve you with professionalism and attentive service. Also everyone who works at Caffe Piazza is considered family, so you will find the home style spirit helpful and dedicated to make sure your visit is not your last. At Caffe Piazza, only the freshest ingredients available are used to prepare orders.

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2. Char Steakhouse - Raritan

4.7

Exceptional(3432)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bridgewater

Booked 46 times today

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

3. Cafe Graziella

4.8

Exceptional(416)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hillsborough

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Cafe Graziella Cucina Italiana, located in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Family owned and operated since 1995.Our restaurant is open six days a week, and features a beautiful main dining room, two private event rooms and a diverse menu to cater to a wide variety of tastes and tradition.We also offer both catering packages and party packages to help you plan your next event. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

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4. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

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4.7

Exceptional(726)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 4 times today

Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana is a beloved Italian restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. The owner, Chef Filippo Russo, is an Italian master chef who replicates his mother's recipes and the environment he was exposed to in Sicily. Customers have praised the restaurant for its authentic Italian dining experience, calling it a 'hidden gem' and 'the last example of fine Italian dining in this part of Somerset County'. The restaurant has also received numerous awards, including the prestigious Luigi Veronelli Award of Northern American fine Italian dining.

5. Cafe Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(669)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 11 times today

Cafe Emilia is conveniently located on Route 202 in Bridgewater New Jersey. Our cuisine represents the best of Italian dining, using fresh ingredients and preparing all dishes in our own kitchen daily. We pride ourselves in providing our many repeat customers a consistent quality dining experience. Whether coming in for a light refreshing lunch between business appointments or dining with family or friends in one of our private areas, Cafe Emilia will ensure every visit is a satisfying occasion.

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6. Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

4.9

Exceptional(1170)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 12 times today

If you are seeking not just a great meal, but a great dining experience, you need look no further than Luca’s Ristorante Somerset. Tucked away on Rt. 27 between Princeton and New Brunswick, Luca’s Somerset is an oasis of authentic regional Italian cuisine. Offering modern adaptations of traditional dishes from Ischia, here you can enjoy hand-cut ravioli stuffed with Chef Andrea’s latest mouth-watering combinations, a selection of fish entrees so fresh that they evoke the Mediterranean Sea, or a filet of such quality that it is paralleled only by the accoutrement that accompany it. Our dining room décor is uniquely Ischitana, and goes to show that here at Luca’s Somerset, we understand that the difference is in the details. When you are done with it all, take in the cozy setting with a delicious dessert made from scratch, and the perfect cup of locally micro-roasted espresso or cappuccino. So please, be our guest.

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7. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano

4.3

Awesome(102)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 14 times today

Victoria’s Tratta Italiano, formerly known as Panico’s, has always been known for its classic and innovative Italian cuisine. With our authentic, wood burning, brick oven pizza, we bake some of the best pizza in Middlesex County alongside our hand-crafted specialty pies and a large menu of casual Italian favorites.

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8. Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

Awesome(895)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • New Brunswick

Booked 17 times today

Serafin Sarduy brings fun to New Brunswick with the fusion of Cuban and Latin cuisine. Esquina Latina offers a chiq restaurant and lounge atmosphere known for their tapas and authentic Sangrias. Weekend entertainement with live bands and late night dj's. Eat Drink Dance.

9. Fat Cactus

4.0

Excellent(426)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Brunswick

Booked 15 times today

Fat Cactus is the go-to destination for authentic Mexican food in New Brunswick. It's praised for its flavorful food, attentive service, and lively atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the variety of food, the fresh tacos made right before your eyes, and the unique ambience that transports you to the agave fields of Central Mexico. The restaurant is also known for its frozen margaritas and tequila and rum cocktails. It's the perfect place for both casual and special occasions.

10. Sophie's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1721)

Price: Expensive

• French • New Brunswick

Booked 15 times today

We want Sophie's to be a place where one could have a good, hearty meal (comfort food), simple and unpretentious, at a fair price. Our goal is to produce an atmosphere where people can come for lunch, a full dinner, a late snack, a glass of wine or a big cup of coffee and feel comfortable and at home. Our menu is diverse enough for everyone, yet simple enough so the average person will not get overwhelmed with numerous menu choices and complications. Our basic premise is to provide quality food and good service at a fair price in an unpretentious atmosphere. The décor is modeled after classic French Bistros. French country antiques, large open shuttered windows, dark woods, soft pastel colors and walls covered with family pictures make Sophie's an intimate cozy environment

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TamaH
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A very welcoming atmosphere with delicious food. The owners were very sociable and we had fun sharing stories. The piano playing was a nice touch as well. This should be on your list of to visit of must-try restaurants.
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da Filippo Autentica Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Somerville
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4.7
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CindyVIP
Philadelphia County •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was outstanding as usual, but our server..WOW! Merva was fantastic. Maybe the best service ever. I'll be requesting to sit in her section from now on.
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Char Steakhouse - RaritanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bridgewater
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4.7
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Louis
New York City •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
We've been here a number of times and Cafe Emelia doesn't disappoint. The food is consistently good and the service exceptional. The staff is incredibly welcoming and adds that extra dimension to your evening that I look for when going out with friends and family.
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Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.8
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BarbaraVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
We picked Graziella's on a whim--just looking for a spot with availability last Friday. And wow--was this a good move. I think Graziella's might be a new favorite. The staff was completely on point in giving an upscale but comfortable experience. From the manager (I think?) who checked us in to the server and different food runners, everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. Don't skip the bread, it's worth the carbs. My husband really enjoyed the chicken rollatini. I had the canelloni, which was absolutely superb. That's not a word I use very often, but when it is absolutely true when it comes to the canelloni. I brought half of it home and it was even delicious reheated. I tend not to eat very much at one sitting, but the food was so good, I wish I could have eaten more! We will definitely be back.
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Cafe GraziellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hillsborough
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4.8
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SusanVIP
New Jersey •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Dec 2024
Sunday night, small crowd, very quiet. Food was excellent, service was exceptional, not much else I could ask for.
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Caffe PiazzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hillsborough
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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Caffe Piazza

2. Char Steakhouse - Raritan

3. Cafe Graziella

4. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

5. Cafe Emilia

6. Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

7. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano

8. Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge

9. Fat Cactus

10. Sophie's Bistro

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