Best Romantic Restaurants in Franklin Lakes

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1. La Cambusa

4.2

Awesome(575)

$$$$

• Italian • Wyckoff

Booked 9 times today

La Cambusa is a full-service, BYO restaurant specializing in authentic Southern Italian cuisine. We offer an upscale yet casual dining experience with exceptional service. Our menu features a variety of dishes inspired by Italy’s Amalfi Coast, including fresh seafood, handmade pasta, various meats and poultry, and classic Italian desserts, all made in-house. With previous locations in Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, and Garfield, and a reputation for serving top-quality Italian food for over 25 years, we are proud to extend our hospitality to Wyckoff and the surrounding areas. We serve dinner from Wednesday through Sunday. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend making reservations.

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2. Speakeasy - No. 12

4.4

Awesome(92)

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• American • Ridgewood, New Jersey

Booked 9 times today

Shh....we're probably the Best Restaurant you've never heard of. Our chic, top-secret Restaurant in Ridgewood is a Delicious Dining Adventure!NO. 12 transports guests to a prohibition-era style speakeasy in the heart of North Jersey. Serving small plates from all over the world with a wide range of shareable Tapas style, Oysters, Seafood, Steaks and Desserts.You will love the exquisitely decorated raw bar with roughly 50 seats. We are B.Y.O.B. friendly.

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3. Felina - Ridgewood

4.6

Exceptional(1033)

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• Contemporary Italian • Ridgewood, New Jersey

Booked 35 times today

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Italy and guided by a sensitivity to locally grown and foraged ingredients, Felina’s culinary ethos centers on seasonality, sustainability, and refined technique to curate a truly memorable dining experience. The open kitchen brings the energy of the culinary process tableside, offering guests a front-row seat to the orchestrated movements of the kitchen team as they craft each dish with precision and care.Choices abound when it comes to selecting a libation at Felina's bar or tableside in our dining room. Our sommelier can guide you through the wine list, or one of our expert mixologists can create a cocktail tailored to your taste.After dinner, head up to La Terrazza, our rooftop bar, for cocktails and views. The rooftop is open on a first come, first served basis.

4. Bici

4.9

Exceptional(2062)

$$$$

• Italian • Ramsey

Booked 14 times today

Bici Restaurant is a BYOB restaurant that features a modern Italian menu and is located in the heart of Ramsey, NJ. Marcelo Gambarato and Anthony DeVanzo teamed up to give you an unforgettable dining experience.

5. Fresco Da Franco

4.4

Awesome(1566)

$$$$

• Italian • Montclair

Booked 5 times today

With over a decade in business, Fresco Da Franco is renowned for its warm and inviting ambiance, coupled with the unmistakable aromas of homemade Italian cuisine. As you step through our doors, you'll be greeted by friendly staff and an atmosphere that exudes both elegance and comfort. Whether you're looking to enjoy a romantic dinner, celebrate a special occasion, or simply unwind with friends and family, our restaurant and bar provides the perfect setting. Our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage of Italy, with a focus on traditional recipes passed down through generations. To compliment your meal, our Bar Franco has an extensive bespoke Italian drink list carefully crafted by world renowned Italian mixologist Luca Cinalli. Our mixologists hail directly from Italy and bring you an unforgettable bespoke experience of a lifetime. We look forward in welcoming you and creating lasting memories of exceptional dining and warm hospitality. Cin Cin

6. Latour Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1584)

$$$$

• French • Ridgewood, New Jersey

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Chef-Owner Michael Latours fabulous French-American Cuisine Restaurant! Latour is known as a refreshing innovation on the restaurant scene ... a place to sample a type and quality of cuisine that is difficult to find! Latour has been rated in the Top 40 for Best Food Ranking in the Zagat Survey for New Jersey and the New York Times has given Latour a rating of Excellent! Latour has also received a Three-Star rating in the Bergen Record and Star Ledger, and has been featured in Bergen Health and Life Magazine.

7. Novelli

4.8

Exceptional(34)

$$$$

• Italian • Wayne

Booked 18 times today

Novelli presents as a refined tribute to Northern Italian and continental cuisine. While Southern Italian cooking leans toward seafood and the Mediterranean, Northern Italian flavors share the bold, rustic spirit found across the Iberian and Aegean regions. The dining room is a feast for the senses: candlelit centerpieces atop crisp white linens, with walls adorned by vineyard- and farm-inspired art that evokes a timeless Italian countryside.Under Head Chef Rob Rold, the kitchen highlights exceptional Italian ingredients crafted into thoughtful dishes. Starters include a grilled Portobello with gorgonzola finished in a balsamic glaze, and Kobe beef meatballs simmered in San Marzano tomato sauce. Entrees continue the creative thread—a curated selection of value-driven steaks and a standout brick chicken: Cornish game hen roasted with garlic and herbs. If you’d like this tweaked for a different voice (more luxurious, more approachable, more ingredient-forward), I can tailor it further.

8. The Highlawn

4.4

Awesome(1708)

$$$$

• American • West Orange

Booked 29 times today

Nestled atop the picturesque Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ, The Highlawn is regarded throughout the region for fine dining and its dedication to making each celebration memorable and unique. It has been the trusted venue of many private groups, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, local community associations, and many more, and is a recipient of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants.The landmark has been revitalized to provide patrons with a premier fine dining experience and world-class site for weddings and special events. With world class Culinary Director and Executive Chef William Prunty now at the helm, diners can expect an out-of-this-world meal.

9. Taverna Mykonos

4.7

Exceptional(1468)

$$$$

• Greek • Elmwood Park

Booked 6 times today

Thank you for choosing Taverna Mykonos. We encourage you to make reservations online or over the phone to secure seating. We have 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. Thank you so much in advance for your cooperation!Taverna Mykonos serves traditional Greek-Taverna cuisine in a colorful atmosphere, featuring fresh Mediterranean food.

10. F1RST

4.9

Exceptional(521)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Hawthorne

Booked 5 times today

Executive Chef/Owner Adam Weiss, known for his creative mix of unique flavors and textures artfully presents F1RST, an Eclectic American Fine Dining BYOB Restaurant on the Passaic-Bergen county border. Focusing on seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, Chef Adam Weiss is bringing his distinctive cooking style to Northern New Jersey. Diners will delight in the two uniquely decorated dining rooms that are upscale and trendy with avant garde artwork, subdued lighting, soothing background music, and an intimate fireplace with professional, friendly service welcoming all customers like members of the family.F1RST has received 3.5 stars in October 2024 in NJ Monthly as “First Class Dining” as well as awarded Top 40 Critics Best Restaurants of 2024 and 2025 NJ Monthly annual August restaurant editions.Our mission is to create a memorable dining experience for all who join us. We look forward to serving you!

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Jeffrey David
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We plan to go back again.
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Speakeasy - No. 12$$$$• American• Ridgewood, New Jersey
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4.4
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Anne
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love the gluten free options (homemade bread and homemade pasta)
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Bici$$$$• Italian• Ramsey
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4.9
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Janna
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
Great food, great ambience and excellent service.
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Felina - Ridgewood$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Ridgewood, New Jersey
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4.6
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PenGold
New York City •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2026
From start to finish, everything was excellent! The hostess was kind enough to seat us at a beautiful table outside, our waiter was so attentive and the food was top notch ! Looking forward to coming back again next time we’re in town!!
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Fresco Da Franco$$$$• Italian• Montclair
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4.4
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Amy
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2026
We went to La Cambusa for the first time Sat night, it was recommended by a friend and I can not say enough good things about this restaurant! The food was exceptional from our mango salad, calamari and sausage appetizers and fresh bread with olive and spicy tomato toppings. I had the halibut entree with red sauce and fettuccini, a unique flavor perfectly cooked. The service was excellent, everything served hot and timely but server allowed us to take our time, noise level was low. We will definitely be back, highly recommend!
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La Cambusa$$$$• Italian• Wyckoff
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4.2

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