Best Authentic Restaurants in Bridgewater

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ItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanGreekBrazilian

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MorrisSomerset

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Basking RidgeBedminsterBernardsvilleBridgewaterHillsboroughMartinsville

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

16 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Fogo de Chao - Bridgewater restaurant

1. Fogo de Chao - Bridgewater

3.8

Excellent(348)

££££Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Bridgewater

Booked 97 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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2. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

4.9

Exceptional(744)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Somerville

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.

3. Cafe Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(690)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 10 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.

4. Cafe Venezia

4.8

Exceptional(639)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Martinsville

Cafe Venezia is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's praised for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and consistently delicious food. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's home-made pasta and the staff's friendly, attentive service. The owners are described as going above and beyond to create a special dining experience for guests. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and often hailed as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.

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5. Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge

4.8

Exceptional(234)

££££Price: Moderate

• Afghan • Basking Ridge

Booked 20 times today

Our famous Kebabs and Steaks, savory Lamb Chops, tender Lamb Shanks, mouthwatering pressure-cooked Dopiaza and Chicken Qorma, flavorful rices, delicious Ashak and Mantu dumplings, crispy freshly baked Bread and all other menu items are prepared from natural ingredients.Hills of Herat is a family owned and operated restaurant, bringing authentic Afghan cuisine to Martinsville, New Jersey. We understand the value of a warm atmosphere and a home cooked meal, and take pride in making each customer our guest as we share a piece of our culture. Rich in flavor and quality, all of our food is prepared fresh and with care. We believe that health is the ultimate wealth and make sure that our dishes are prepared from the highest quality ingredients from trusted suppliers. We are committed to bringing you the most delicious and freshly made dishes infused with traditional herbs and spices.

6. Ristorante MV

4.8

Exceptional(855)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bernardsville

Booked 45 times today

Ristorante MV is an up-beat and modern eatery, with a stylish bar, that encapsulates the old-school energy of Italian dining. Bringing you traditional and home-made family recipes prepared by father and son team, right in the heart of Bernardsville NJ. A 2 hour table Limit has been put in place for groups of 4 or less.

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7. Trattoria Mediterranea

4.8

Exceptional(1103)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bedminster

Booked 13 times today

***COVID UPDATE***DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY, A TIME LIMIT FOR RESERVATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS SMALLER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOCATED 90 MINUTES FOR DINING AND GROUPS LARGER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED TWO HOURS.We are a family style Italian Restaurant known for our tasty food, friendly service, lively atmosphere. The restaurant exterior is representative of traditional Italy while our interior greets guests with an antique chest on which to sit on to observe Chef Michele at work."Start with the finest and freshest natural ingredients then cook with love, knowledge, and devotion. Serve everyone as if they were the most honored guests ever to come into your home and then you have the recipe for fine food. With its bring your own wine concept, it's no wonder there's a queue for a table.

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8. La Colina - Warren

4.2

Awesome(21)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Warren

Booked 14 times today

Our Mexican food is a journey through the culinary traditions of Mexico, where authentic flavors and fresh ingredients are the undisputed protagonists. Each dish is prepared with the care and dedication that traditional recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation deserve. From a tacos to the most sophisticated dishes, at La Colina you will find a range of the best options that will make you feel as if you were in Mexico itself.

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9. 12 Islands of Stirling

4.7

Exceptional(799)

££££Price: Moderate

• Greek • Stirling

Booked 6 times today

12 Islands of Stirling is a true gem of Greek cuisine. The restaurant is praised for its authenticity, with reviewers consistently noting the 'real taste of Greece' and the 'experience of life and traditions' of the Greek people. The fresh, high-quality ingredients and the staff's dedication to providing a 'journey to a unique, wholesome and majestic way of life' have won over many diners. One reviewer even mentioned their Greek friend was pleased, adding to the restaurant's authenticity.

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10. Focacceria Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(406)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Basking Ridge

Booked 7 times today

When choosing this location in 2005, we instantly fell in love with the charm and history that the building offered. Walking up the front steps you hear the creak of the original floor boards, and as you enter through the large Colonial doors you may find yourself twisting the old fashioned hand crank doorbell. Every detail of the building is historical, and every picture hanging on the wall gives you a glimpse of what life was like in the 1800’s.Along with our passion for keeping history alive, we also have an even greater passion for food. We only use the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients when crafting our dishes. Not only are we preserving the history of Liberty Corner, we are becoming part of the history too.Voted one of the Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in the Country by OpenTable in 2015. Offering four separate dining rooms, you are sure to enjoy the atmosphere, along with your delicious meal. We look forward to being with you soon. We are a BYOB establishment.

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Herbert
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great selection of grilled meats and an eclectic choice of grilled vegetables and different fruits at the salad bar.
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Fogo de Chao - BridgewaterPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bridgewater
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3.8
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Bob1
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous restaurant with wonderful food and a very friendly owner-chef who plays a great piano and sings winingly
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da Filippo Autentica Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Somerville
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4.9
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Mike
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I'll make this quick--everything here is outstanding. From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family. It's the kind of place that if for some reason you wanted something that wasn't on the menu, they'd probably make it for you, no problem. Family-owned and operated, BYOB, and really good food in a relaxed atmosphere; there is nothing to not like about Cafe Venezia.
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Cafe VeneziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Martinsville
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4.8
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ColinVIP
New York City •29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
One of the best chicken dishes I’ve ever had. The staff is so accommodating and everyone pitches in when it’s busy.
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Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.8
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Frances
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Excellent service in a very decorated chandeliered diningroom. The salads are very generously sized, everyone receives a small bowl of lentil soup and hot bread, the mocktails are really good( I had the coconut lemon “ painkiller “ and it was refreshing and not too sweet).
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Hills of Herat-Basking RidgePrice: Moderate• Afghan• Basking Ridge
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4.8

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