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LuNello Restaurant, Cedar Grove, NJ

LuNello Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Since 1990, Chef Seger's use of unique ingredients, homemade pastas, and innovative specials has created a loyal following. His modern flair mixed with traditional culinary skills has created a whirlwind of praise. You will not see seafood options on the regular menu for one reason; All our Seafood is wild not farm raised and we carry ONLY what is available and offer them as our daily specials.
General Manager Stephanie Voulgaris
Floor Manager Henry Calderon
Sommelier Stephanie Voulgaris
LuNello has gone right to the source when purchasing ingredients and each dish reflects the attention placed into its preparation. All our meats in our menu have grown and purchased from meat purveyors that there is no use of antibiotics or hormones. Enticing presentation and courteous and professional staff are integral to LuNello's success. We are also excited to offer Wine Dinners and special events hosted in our private event spaces. We look forward to making your experience with us a special one!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 837-1660
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Louis Seger
  • Private party facilities
    LuNello has several beautiful rooms to host your private event. We will create a custom menu featuring our innovative Italian cuisine that will suit your event needs. The Upstairs60 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyThe Banquet Room85 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyMain Dining Room50 guests for sit down dinner on SundayThe Wine Cellar24 guests for full sit down dinner35 guests for cocktail party
  • Area
    Cedar Grove
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Food

  • New Jersey

    Italian

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LuNello Restaurant in New Jersey offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "consistently delicious food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is elegant, making it perfect for special occasions. Patrons praise the expertly prepared dishes like frog legs, lamb chops, and halibut, complemented by a versatile wine list. "Absolutely fantastic experience" awaits every visit.

1,157 Reviews
  1. Donna

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants! We have been going to LuNello for 20 years and it gets better and better. Chef Louis and his team continue to reinvent themselves. The food is sophisticated yet extremely approachable and downright unctuous. The service staff is professional, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. They really care about the guest having a great experience. ❤️

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  2. Peter

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is well-prepared and served in timely fashion. The service is perfect. 0

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  3. Jonathan

    New York City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is very nice. Food was well prepared and presented. Very tasty. My only criticism is that the Caesar salad was very mediocre. Definitely the best Italian restaurant in the area.

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  4. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate my Brother-in-Law’s 60th birthday and couldn’t be more satisfied. Everything from the food to the wait staff was exemplary. Would DEFINITELY recommend to anyone looking for a scrumptious meal and a gratifying experience.

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  5. Shane

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Treat yourself to this place, the food and service are incredible.

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  6. Ralph

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food in Northern Jersey...I never had their mussels before and they were fabulous.

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  7. Al

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very finest Italian dining experiences I enjoy each time I am back in New Jersey. The culinary expertise and professional service is beyond compare! My meal of Frog Legs, Trofie al Matriciana, and Branzini were all excellent and perfectly complimented by an outstanding and versatile wine list. Bravo to LuNellos.

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  8. Stephanie

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LuNello's restaurant is wonderful. Thank you to the culinary team, to Stephanie, Juliana, Wellington and Gus for making our experience great.

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  9. Peter

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers were delicious and the fish special was perfectly prepared (sorry, I don't remember the name. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive.

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  10. Alice

    VIP

    New Jersey

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunello’s has consistently delicious food and the service is outstanding. Our server, Carlos, is extremely attentive throughout the entire meal. Lunello’s is our go-to restaurant when we are looking for a quiet evening of great food and drink.

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FAQs

LuNello Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 837-1660.

LuNello Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for LuNello Restaurant

182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cedar Grove
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Louis Seger
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 837-1660
  • Private party facilities
    LuNello has several beautiful rooms to host your private event. We will create a custom menu featuring our innovative Italian cuisine that will suit your event needs. The Upstairs60 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyThe Banquet Room85 guests for a sit down dinner or a cocktail partyMain Dining Room50 guests for sit down dinner on SundayThe Wine Cellar24 guests for full sit down dinner35 guests for cocktail party
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