Rehearsal Dinner - near Clifton, NJ

cdelrio10

Hi Ladies,

I know i've posted about this before, but I'm having a hard time finding a good italian restaurant to have our rehearsal dinner - we're having about 40-50 ppl.  We're looking to stay between Nutley/Clifton area and Carlstadt.  So far we've tried Mamma Vittorias, Terrazza, Michaels and Gianna's and haven't really been impressed.  Any suggestions?? Thanks so much!!

mbcdefg

My favorite Italian restaurant is Paisano's in Rutherford. And it's BYOB.

Faith2730

What about Ralphs? They have a nice private room in the back.

cdelrio10

Ok cool I'll look at both of those!! Thanks! Does anyone have any more? I'm trying to get a few more places to look at. I want something a little formal but not so much that's it's gonna be overkill with the wedding.

jwed2011

ther are quite a few places in montlcair

altimat873

Il Villaggio - Im getting married there but I am also have my RD there.

Pammie76

Bella Napoli in Bloomfield has great food

JoBell123

Ours is in North Arlington at Lissoni.  The food is delicious and the price is very reasonable!

TuffysMommie

What about Cavaliere in Clifton (Rt 46) or La Riviera, alson on Rt 46 in Clifton?

http://alcavaliererestaurant.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Riviera-Gastronomia/115682731786048

Cavalier used to be (drawing a blank on the name of the old restaurant...) and has a private room upstairs. Was there the other night for the first time in years and was impressed with the new chef and reasonable prices.

La Riviera has a back room and I have been to a rehearsal dinner there.  

TuffysMommie

Also, I want to second mbcdefg's suggestion - I love Paisano's, and also Village Gourmet in Rutherford as well. (VG is not so much Italian, but American)

http://villagerestaurantgroup.com/village.html

USER876

La Piazza in nutley/clifton border.  Maybe you can get the whole place if you are big enough.  Great food, nice atmosphere.

DoubleAS

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I agree... Village is one of my face places to eat.  & you can't beat the BYOB.

adelerose

Nauna's on Valley Road in Montclair- BYOB and the food is great.

cdelrio10

Omg you guys are great!!! I'll start researching today! Thanks so much!!!

odonnellalys

Bazzarelli's in Moonachie (down the street from Gianna's) is great.

raxxx17

bar cara in bloomfield - right by the clifton border. upscale but not too fancy, excellent italian food.

xxstardust

Another vote for Bella Napoli in Bloomfield ! I'm biased, of course (FH has a family connection) but the food is excellent, really delicious, and their private party room is very pretty.