Guerriero's Ristorante
Guerriero's in Morristown is known for its relaxed atmosphere, but it's far from a casual dining experience. With low lighting, well-paced service, and specials like handmade squid ink fettucine topped with jumbo shrimp and calamari, from the very first bite it becomes obvious the restaurant is made for romance. A large wine selection is available to accompany each choice if you wish. Guerriero's lies on the main strip through the center of town, where you can shop at one of many individually owned boutiques nearby or see a movie just down the street. The dinner prices match the atmosphere and credit cards are not accepted, so come prepared with cash or a check in hand.
Guerriero's Ristorante
162 South St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 267-5055
guerrieros.com
Restaurant Serenade
Located just off Main Street in historic Chatham, Serenade is an unobtrusive yet elegant restaurant specializing in fresh ingredients with a French flair. Large picture windows line the dining area, presenting a clear view of Chatham's luxurious and more natural side. A burgundy-trimmed cream color scheme combines with soft acoustic music and dimmed lighting in the evening to complete the restaurant's romantic atmosphere, attracting many couples after 8 p.m. Lunch and dinner menus are offered with a variety of fusion-style dishes, as well as a special "Tasting Menu" for a sampling of the chef's best market and seafood offerings. A wine menu is also available, along with a selection of gourmet cheeses from France and around the world. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
Restaurant Serenade
6 Roosevelt Ave.
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 701-0303
restaurantserenade.com
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Shanghai Jazz is an intimate and well-known jazz club in downtown Madison, with reservations required on weekends. It's a restaurant big enough to attract famous names in the jazz industry, yet small enough for a couple to enjoy a quiet evening together. As its website states, the Chinese cuisine with Western fusion is "inspired by the seasons" to create dishes that caused Downbeat Magazine to label them one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world for 2009. If you're unsure what you want to eat, or if you just want to sample the kitchen's choicest offering, special tasting menus are available, along with a separate dessert and drink menu. The food, combined with live jazz music and rich, dark décor reminiscent of China in the 1920s, brings a romantic air to any evening. A schedule of jazz performers is available on the website.
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar
24 Main St.
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 822-2899
shanghaijazz.com
