A true delight. Every course was done to perfection. Left feeling well fed, invested in by the staff and a truly wonderful experience. Recommand it highly and look forward to a return visit.
Robert
New is not always better. Just look at the new os on your iPhone! This place is an elegant classic from a bygone era.
kenneth
Very professional and attention to diners pleasure was 5 stars. Food was wonderful, will be back?
Joe
My wife & I very much enjoyed this restaurant! The food, service & ambience was otherworldly. 10/10 recommend! Thank you!
DrewS
Cozy warm well appointed decor very pleasant service food well prepared the Pork chop was great
Angel
Absolutely amazing dinner at Scalini Fedeli. Beautiful decor and ambience w/ an old world/old church feel to it. Service was perfect. Not overbearing and not absent. They kept dishes coming at just the right pace. Food was amazing! We had the tasting menu and each course was deliciously made and beautifully presented. Everything was served as soon as it was done cooking and plated. Can't say enough great things about this place. We'll definitely return every time we're in the area.
Brandon Ribeiro
I've been to the Scalini Fedeli in Chatham and I must say the Montville location has truly raised the bar. Perhaps I lucked out by booking less busy times, but having been there twice now in the course of the week, I can easily say that this my favorite Italian dining experience in New Jersey. The food is fantastic. Yes, the menu is prix fixe but I have not had a miss from the main menu options yet. You are always greeted with house made foccaccia and some small crostinis/bruschettas upon sitting down. The bruschetta can be divided between umami tomato with a kick, sweet hazelnut and ricotta, and salty tangy salmon dill bites. Each bite is well-balanced and opens up your palate for what is to come. The cocktails are expensive, but I thoroughly enjoyed the bourbon based cocktails. Having a bourbon cocktail served in a martini cocktail glass was a bit unusual but it was good nonetheless. My partners enjoyed the fruitier cocktails and their Moscato. The piccolo/intermezzo contained perfectly cooked shrimp that complimented the sauces excellently. The zucchini scarpace that accompanied the shrimp was delightfully light and was tasty as well. Of the times I have been I got to try a total of 4 primis between me and my partner. Any pasta you select here is cooked perfectly al dente. I had the fusili with Calabrian chili most recently and the umami flavors from the sauce went excellently with the pasta. I think it could have been a little more spicy but it was delicious nonetheless. The papardelle with the pork/lamb shank ragu is a must-try and so rich with flavor. The soft-egg yolk raviolo was also delightful. I appreciated that the truffle flavor did not overpower the dish and instead provided a subtle enhancement to the overall experience. I tried the pork chop for my main dish and it was perfectly cooked. Juicy, savory, yet fully cooked with a perfect crust and an easy going gravy. The gravy could have stood to be a little more experimental with it's flavor perhaps but it was as good as a classic can get. I also tried the rib eye supplement and it was worth the extra price. The steak was made perfectly medium rare with a phenomenal herb crust and a butter sauce that complimented the meat well. The palate cleanser before dessert was a fresh pineapple with lemon sorbet that made my mother, the harshest critic of them all, say it was the best palate cleanser she ever had. Dessert was somehow even better than the mains. The chocolate robuchon and flourless chocolate cake were the perfect amount of richness. There was a fresh strawberry dish that had the best strawberry cream I've ever had and the pistachio creme brulee was excellent as well. Overall, the balance of flavors and textures demonstrated a level of culinary refinement i have had yet to see in many restaurants I've been to in North Jersey. For Italian Fine Dining I would come to no other place in North Jersey. The service is attentive, polite, yet warm. The atmosphere was intimate and not too loud. I did not get much wine but they have an excellent selection from what I could see. My new favorite Italian restaurant in NJ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Wittmann
This place is amazing!! The service was the best! The food and atmosphere was spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valeria
Muy bien! Venía por primera vez a New York y busqué restaurantes para pasar la noche buena. Vi la calificación de Sacalini y reservé un mes antes. Al llegar todo superó mis espectativas. Excelente todo! Lo único que a las 23 tuvimos que irnos. Pero nos dio lugar a ir a Rockefeller a brindar con la flia. La reservación diez puntos. El resto más .. ❤️
jose villeda
This was my first time in NYC and wanted to make sure I had some real good Italian food. After doing a lot of research and Reddit comments. I some how came across this gem and I’m so glad I did! Me and my fiance had never had this type of quality service and more importantly food! They went above and beyond and exceeded all expectations! The tasting menu is phenomenal and the chef is very nice to always make sure everyone gets complimentary dishes. I’m so glad we came here and if we are back to the NYC this will now be a regular visit !
Excellent restaurant 👍 We celebrated a birthday and the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Food and wine were outstanding Highly recommended.
Arianne K
Impeccable. Service, food, & atmosphere all exceeded our expectations. Scaffolding out front may have impacted the popularity of this gem because we didn't need a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunni Lal
Classical ambiance. Staff provides fantastic and refined service and is highly attentive and anticipatory of one's needs. The food is stellar without being mainstream and conventional. I appreciate the starters + the variety of dishes on the menu outside of pasta. Desserts resemble an art exhibition, are creative and are definitely the highlight of this restaurant. Fave is the pistachio creme brûlée - yay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian
Went for an anniversary dinner. Beautiful space and atmosphere. Excellent attentive service from the moment we walked in. Price fixed menu with a nice selection to choose from. Authentic old world Italian and delicious with generous portions. When booking on open table I let them know it was our anniversary and we were treated to dessert plates with “Happy Anniversary” written in chocolate and after dinner wine. Perfect 10 for me and my wife. Recommended
A true delight. Every course was done to perfection. Left feeling well fed, invested in by the staff and a truly wonderful experience. Recommand it highly and look forward to a return visit.
New is not always better. Just look at the new os on your iPhone! This place is an elegant classic from a bygone era.
Very professional and attention to diners pleasure was 5 stars. Food was wonderful, will be back?
My wife & I very much enjoyed this restaurant! The food, service & ambience was otherworldly. 10/10 recommend! Thank you!
Cozy warm well appointed decor very pleasant service food well prepared the Pork chop was great
Absolutely amazing dinner at Scalini Fedeli. Beautiful decor and ambience w/ an old world/old church feel to it. Service was perfect. Not overbearing and not absent. They kept dishes coming at just the right pace. Food was amazing! We had the tasting menu and each course was deliciously made and beautifully presented. Everything was served as soon as it was done cooking and plated. Can't say enough great things about this place. We'll definitely return every time we're in the area.
I've been to the Scalini Fedeli in Chatham and I must say the Montville location has truly raised the bar. Perhaps I lucked out by booking less busy times, but having been there twice now in the course of the week, I can easily say that this my favorite Italian dining experience in New Jersey. The food is fantastic. Yes, the menu is prix fixe but I have not had a miss from the main menu options yet. You are always greeted with house made foccaccia and some small crostinis/bruschettas upon sitting down. The bruschetta can be divided between umami tomato with a kick, sweet hazelnut and ricotta, and salty tangy salmon dill bites. Each bite is well-balanced and opens up your palate for what is to come. The cocktails are expensive, but I thoroughly enjoyed the bourbon based cocktails. Having a bourbon cocktail served in a martini cocktail glass was a bit unusual but it was good nonetheless. My partners enjoyed the fruitier cocktails and their Moscato. The piccolo/intermezzo contained perfectly cooked shrimp that complimented the sauces excellently. The zucchini scarpace that accompanied the shrimp was delightfully light and was tasty as well. Of the times I have been I got to try a total of 4 primis between me and my partner. Any pasta you select here is cooked perfectly al dente. I had the fusili with Calabrian chili most recently and the umami flavors from the sauce went excellently with the pasta. I think it could have been a little more spicy but it was delicious nonetheless. The papardelle with the pork/lamb shank ragu is a must-try and so rich with flavor. The soft-egg yolk raviolo was also delightful. I appreciated that the truffle flavor did not overpower the dish and instead provided a subtle enhancement to the overall experience. I tried the pork chop for my main dish and it was perfectly cooked. Juicy, savory, yet fully cooked with a perfect crust and an easy going gravy. The gravy could have stood to be a little more experimental with it's flavor perhaps but it was as good as a classic can get. I also tried the rib eye supplement and it was worth the extra price. The steak was made perfectly medium rare with a phenomenal herb crust and a butter sauce that complimented the meat well. The palate cleanser before dessert was a fresh pineapple with lemon sorbet that made my mother, the harshest critic of them all, say it was the best palate cleanser she ever had. Dessert was somehow even better than the mains. The chocolate robuchon and flourless chocolate cake were the perfect amount of richness. There was a fresh strawberry dish that had the best strawberry cream I've ever had and the pistachio creme brulee was excellent as well. Overall, the balance of flavors and textures demonstrated a level of culinary refinement i have had yet to see in many restaurants I've been to in North Jersey. For Italian Fine Dining I would come to no other place in North Jersey. The service is attentive, polite, yet warm. The atmosphere was intimate and not too loud. I did not get much wine but they have an excellent selection from what I could see. My new favorite Italian restaurant in NJ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing!! The service was the best! The food and atmosphere was spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Muy bien! Venía por primera vez a New York y busqué restaurantes para pasar la noche buena. Vi la calificación de Sacalini y reservé un mes antes. Al llegar todo superó mis espectativas. Excelente todo! Lo único que a las 23 tuvimos que irnos. Pero nos dio lugar a ir a Rockefeller a brindar con la flia. La reservación diez puntos. El resto más .. ❤️
This was my first time in NYC and wanted to make sure I had some real good Italian food. After doing a lot of research and Reddit comments. I some how came across this gem and I’m so glad I did! Me and my fiance had never had this type of quality service and more importantly food! They went above and beyond and exceeded all expectations! The tasting menu is phenomenal and the chef is very nice to always make sure everyone gets complimentary dishes. I’m so glad we came here and if we are back to the NYC this will now be a regular visit !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent restaurant 👍 We celebrated a birthday and the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Food and wine were outstanding Highly recommended.
Impeccable. Service, food, & atmosphere all exceeded our expectations. Scaffolding out front may have impacted the popularity of this gem because we didn't need a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classical ambiance. Staff provides fantastic and refined service and is highly attentive and anticipatory of one's needs. The food is stellar without being mainstream and conventional. I appreciate the starters + the variety of dishes on the menu outside of pasta. Desserts resemble an art exhibition, are creative and are definitely the highlight of this restaurant. Fave is the pistachio creme brûlée - yay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for an anniversary dinner. Beautiful space and atmosphere. Excellent attentive service from the moment we walked in. Price fixed menu with a nice selection to choose from. Authentic old world Italian and delicious with generous portions. When booking on open table I let them know it was our anniversary and we were treated to dessert plates with “Happy Anniversary” written in chocolate and after dinner wine. Perfect 10 for me and my wife. Recommended
Old school classic vibe. Great food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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