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Casa Dante

737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-2750
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Ranked #4 of 165 restaurants in Jersey City
Price range: $32 - $41
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Kennedy Boulevard
Transit: 3 short blocks from the PATH Station at Journal Square. Convenient to local bus lines as well as all major highways. Beat the rush into Manhattan and stop at Casa Dante!
Description: Casa Dante, known for fine food, excellent service, great ambiance and a history of exceptional quality since 1971. Weekend live entertainment rounds out a diners experience at this Jersey City Landmark restaurant. Jazz Fridays with Happy Hour and Saturday night live standards & pop entertainment. A favorite of foodies, celebrities, sports figures, politicians and many loyal customers in the N.Y., N.J. metro area. Large banquet room and lounge area available for parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, on-premise valet parking. Casa Dante has been awarded 3 1/2 ( of 4) Stars by the NJ Star Ledger, 2012 Wine Spectator Award, Open Table Diners Choice Award 2012 Best Italian Restaurant by AOL & Top 10 Best Italian in NYC ( Jersey City is close enough to be a 6th Borough!)by Citysearch Live Entertainment Weekends. Valet Parking on Premises, full Bar and Wine service. Parties of 10 to 140 and more in adjoining rooms. Executive Chef Gregg Freda.
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Brooklyn, New York
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46 reviews 46 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We went on a double date last Saturday night out to Jersey City, and boy was it worth it. Easy to get to from the PATH (we came from the city, our friends came from Hoboken), we sat at a table in the corner and danced, sang, laughed and, oh yeah, ate, all night long. We had great meatballs, seafood... More

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Hoboken, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Food, service are still old world quality. Just wonderful! This Jersey City girl has been going here for decades. Whether it is a retirement dinner, lunch with the ladies or a romantic meal with music, this is a great place!

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Maleny, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I was introduced to Casa Dante by a personal recommendation from a friend and then read the reviews online before I booked. I had a great night out, the food was terrific with deeply flavorsome sauces. I had the Sicilian Meatballs with mixed meats, pine nuts and hints of fruit in them in a wonderful flavor rich tomato sauce. I... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I am fortunate to live within walking distance of Casa Dante, and we try to make it there every couple of weeks. From Louie at the door to the excellent wait staff, this is a wonderful grown-up environment in which to have a splendid evening. The food is uniformly excellent. This year we chose to spend both Christmas Eve and... More

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Birmingham, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Want a throw back restaurant taking you back to the 1920's well you found it. Yes right here in Jersey City. Food that is nothing short of spectacular, great wine list, characters everywhere you look around the restaurant. Great meeting place when you are not in a hurry and want to escape the snobs. Let the waiter walk you through... More

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NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I've been to Casa Dante a few times when visiting my sons who live in Jersey City and always enjoyed the food. A recent NJ.com story about their "distinctive" Sicilian meatballs led me back there for my son's birthday dinner. They didn't disappoint. Made with pork, beef and veal with pine nuts, marjoram, milk and other ingredients they were out... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

As a New Yorker I have often heard of Casa Dante in Jersey City as being one of the top "Old Fashioned" Italian restaurants in the east. My family and I ate at Casa Dante yesterday and everything was close to perfect. The setting is like a goodfellas set with ornate trappings and banqets. The tuxedo'd staff is professional and... More

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Corps, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at this slightly old-fashioned Italian restaurant with very professional, pleasant waiters. Beautiful food - it was our first evening in the States and one of the best meals we had in three weeks!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Had the good fortune to have lunch there this week with a good friend... The good friend had been a frequent patron of Casa Dante -- years ago... You'd have never known it when we walked in... The maitre de greeted him by name... The waiter -- greeted him by name... It's hard to beat that customer service... The food... More

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CasaDante_JC, Owner at Casa Dante, responded to this review
8 February 2013

Thanks for your kind words on Trip Advisor. We look forward to serving you again. If anything regarding our food or service ever changes or does not meet your ( and our) standards, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Again, thank you for your patronage! Dom Marino Casa Dante dmarino@casadante.com Jersey City, New Jersey 201-795-2750 More

Nutley, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This is a wonderful place to spend a Saturday evening. There is always live entertainment. The Service is excellent. The Food is very good! I usually have Veal Chop broiled plain, and pasta with butter. To make those dishes taste excellent, they must be fresh and of an high quality.! I have never had anything but an enjoyable time here.... More

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