It may sound crazy, but I have yet to find a really good pasta spot in NJ. NYC, no problem, but I don't always want to cross the river. I think I finally found a spot where I can confidently get good pasta AND dessert. My partner and I stopped in this week, and we were immediately met with cool, industrial-style decor and a BOMB playlist. The staff was super friendly and helped a lot with specials and recommendations, as it was our first time. For drinks, we started with a Fig & Melon cocktail and their Old Fashioned. Both were great, but I think the old-fashioned wins over the Fig & Melon. It's smoky and sweet, while the F&M was citrusy and refreshing. To start, we ordered the Mozzarella Sticks Di Bar Mutz with Mutz Hot Honey & Sour Milk. Personally, I am tired of hot honey on everything, haha, so this wasn't for me. If they served it on the side first vs drizzled on top, I probably would have enjoyed it more, as the mozz sticks alone were delicious. The breading was more like a garlic bread than the traditional coating. It also comes with extra hot honey on the side. For our mains, we shared the Spicy Rig and Trottole. Again, both are really good, but the Trottole was the CLEAR winner. The short rib was rich, and the overall dish was perfect for the savory lover like me. The Spicy Rig was lighter, and the bite of pasta with basil was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the mile high espresso martini, affogato martini, which had ice cream they make in-house, and the Samoas cheesecake. Every single thing was delicious! It's a good problem to have when you're dining somewhere, and you're battling it out for who has the best dish. Can't wait to come back and bring friends! read more

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Vibes? Good. Drinks? Ok. Food? I mean...I guess? It's different which IS great. Everything is expensive so I get it but it just didn't blow my bra onto the bathroom ceiling. 260 a couple and one wasn't drinking is reasonable If anything was wow...the best bite of the night was the 10.00 fresh table side bite of mozzarella...it's the one thing we've circled back to talking about over the evening. 26 of those bites would have been way cooler and delicious...which is a good idea for next time. Clams, tasty breadcrumbs. Couldn't find a clam...with both hands, it tasted good if not a little dry just didn't really get "clam" Mozzarella sticks....tasty breadcrumbs and hot honey. But no pull. Focaccia? Over well?? Dark on All sides and only ordered bc our entree was "saucy"...plot twist...it was not. Inventive with the sausage chicken cutlet but scarpiello is supposed to be spicy, sharp...this was roasted peppers on a sausage chicken cutlet with not a drop of sauce. (We shared this, decent serving but for the price you couldn't even garnish the plate?) Chicken scarpimellow maybe ? Cocktails? Tiny and just ok, nothing to write home about and a lot of "just bc you can doesn't mean you should" I want a cocktail with alcohol not molecular gastronomy in a shot glass. The espresso martini was very good, I will give them a 9 on that. The staff was the star, friendly attentive but I can't say knowledgeable because the focaccias sole purpose was for sauce that didn't exist and she didn't come back to ask so here we are with focaccia that came out before apps for an entree that didn't need it. The worst element was that at various points the restaurant was filled with an acrid smell of burning plastic or food or something and it was very off putting but it wasn't a delicious scent. Also, for the vibes and the cost the influencer in gym shorts really throws that whole mood yes society is more casual now but gym shorts aren't really appropriate at any restaurant with the same price point. I'd give it another shot in the future maybe just for cocktails and hand fed cheese. read more

5+ Stars; My favorite restaurant in the realm of Chef Robbie Felice. Outstanding! Excellent service; Very cool urban ( Brooklyn-like) vibe & atmosphere. Kitchen view; Nice sized bar with all the good stuff; Excellent food and drinks! Big public parking lot next door. But keep in mind it doesn't come cheap. What looks (and is) very casual is still in Westwood ( an always evolving Foodie town). A true artisanal menu. I suggest you look at the menu and Google some terms because you're going to see some ingredients & foods that are not common place. Multiple types of Mozzarella ( and other cheeses) Home made pastas that you don't always see anywhere (no penne or spaghetti here!) Our group of four is infamous for ordering A LOT off the menu and sharing; No two like items here. Apps Choose a basket of one of the bread choices; Make sure you try some cheeses ( REAL Italian burrata and REAL Italian buffalo mozzarella from Italy here!) A MUST--Italian Stracciatella ( stringy & soft cheese like Mozzarella with house made Hummus in a Roasted Garlic Pinsa Romana that came with pita. Even the hot honey mozzarella sticks made a common item great. Entrees ( all good sized servings) and after all the yummy cheeses & Apps you can expect to have a take-home container. --I loved the Chicken & Sausage Cutlet Milanese Scarpariello with Rosemary; topped with cooked onions & peppers (not a old salad as one would expect with a Milanese. However they did have the traditional chicken Milanese topped with a Cesar salad that looked awesome. --the Trottole (pasta) with Short Rib Ragu | Mozzarella Whey | Belper Knolle ( a shaved, seasoned cheese) was like nothing Ive ever had and everyone loved it. --the Fussilli pasta with Basil Pesto | Whipped Ricotta | Pine Nut was also fantastic! --Spicy Rig(atoni pasta) with Stracciatella (cheese) | Sicilian Oregano | Basil; another somewhat common dish but here stands out among some of the best. Desserts-- Although the Samoa Cookie (like in those great girl Scout cookies) Cheesecake sounded amazing but the 4 of us split 2 orders of the --Butter Cake with Vanilla Gelato | Berries | Zabaglione sauce; and it was perfection. Light as a feather buttery yellow cake with all of that was the prefect way to end this meal. A true MUST if you like great food and like to try different versions of things. I cannot wait to go back. His best place yet read more

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Ambience is lively and boisterous - perfect for a girls night out. Loud music playing early 2000s R&B hits (like Ashanti, Ja Rule. Jay-Z, etc..) so it felt like being transported to a millennial nostalgia party. Food is insanely delicious but heavy so this is a perfect place to go to with the big group so that you can try a little bit of everything, which is worth it to do because every item has such different creative flavors. Lots of options for both vegetarians and meat eaters. Decor inside is very unique and memorable compared to most restaurants in the area, giving a very industrial and cool aesthetic. Service was great, servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in deciding how much to get and which types of different items to get to get a full range of flavors. read more

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Went to Bar Mutz for my sister's birthday and overall had a great time. We did have to wait about 30 minutes past our reservation, which was a little frustrating, but once we were seated, the atmosphere was fun and energetic. The music was pretty loud, but it fit the vibe of the restaurant. The food was really good, and despite the wait, we enjoyed our experience. We'd definitely come back for a date night. read more

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This place is a vibe. Definitely a loud party inside. We chose to sit outside because it was amazing weather and we wanted to hear each other. Service was phenomenal I mean really top notch. The food was good and you get exactly what you expect. read more

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Service was excellent from the hostess, to the waitress, to the server! Very pleasant and friendly. Ambience was a mix, while the visual was extremely nice and warm. Music was way too loud and urban, did not connect with the appearance. Food was ok, we got the mozzarella and prosciutto. It was ok. A little pricey and you had to pay $10 for the bread that most restaurants give for free. We also ordered the fried mozzarella with the hot honey, very good. For the main course we split the pasta and short rib entree, tasty, a little too salty. In summary prices were a little steep, food good, service excellent, ambience very good! read more

I kept getting sponsored ads through Instagram so I was intrigued. I want to stay for at least a good six months. I have been wanting to come here. Finally my birthday hits and I tell everybody this is where I wanna go and it did not disappoint at all the only thing and I get it that it's an adult scenery and scene but the music was a little too loud. We were screaming at each other as we were talking, but the food excellent was not a disappointment at all from the appetizer to the dinner to the dessert. The dessert is like wow like I actually wanna go back to have another dessert from there and obviously have fresh mozzarella. The waitress was great. She explained everything to the tea. She also had this other gentleman. He was the one that did the mozzarella to our table. He was very sweet so I will tell you the staff was great. This is a very hip place for a younger crowd, but for an older crowd again the problem is the music is too loud, but I enjoyed every minute of the music I put it that way lol I hope you enjoy the pictures and make sure you get down there ASAP as a reminder this restaurant is not for children. You do have to make a reservation. They book things out only two weeks and if you do have kids, they have to be 14 and older. That is the only disclaimer that I will tell you that I learned when I was checking this place out have fun. Hope you enjoy my review and hope that you get a chance to definitely go and check this restaurant out and and what I forgot was the decor that made it so much even more amazing that you didn't even really feel like you were in a restaurant read more

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From the outside? You'll never expect to see the amazing city like vibes they have waiting for you inside. There's Graffiti Art work everywhere, which makes you forget you're in a quiet town in New Jersey. Everything was so fresh and tasted so freaken good. You can tell they put pride into the dishes. Nothing was bland. The cheese?! Brooo it's DELICIOUS! Very acknowledged staff members, very inviting and cheerful. Pretty pricy for the area but you pay for the experience as well. I def need to come back. read more

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I have been wanting to come here for a while now. My friend and I finally made reservations for a Wednesday night and it was still very busy. We got there at 5:30 and had seats at the bar. The vibe is cool very much like Pasta Ramen on the inside. Very trendy and cool. The music they were playing was top notch for any millennial. We started with thr fresh mozzarella and the mozzarella sticks. The fresh mozzarella was excellent the topped it with oil and fresh pepper. And the mozzarella sticks had a hot honey drizzled on them and more on the side. They both had excellent flavor and were very different so it was worth getting both. Then we shared the chicken Milanese with ceaser salad and the short rib pasta. The chicken portion was insane it was so big and so much salad too. The short rib dish although small was very heavy but very delish. Then for dessert we got the rainbow cookie dessert and the Samoa dessert. I was prepped that since I love a rainbow cookie I MUST get this dessert. It was to die for. The rainbow cookie was excellent and the ice cream also tasted just like a rainbow cookie with little cones that were filled with Nutella. And the. We got the Samoa cookie dessert. That was also excellent. I mean who doesn't love a Samoa cookie the flavor was so great. If you are thinking about coming here it a must! read more

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Ultra cool vibe (love the graffiti on the walls and table). Drinks were great and food was delish! We had the burrata for an appetizer and got the focaccia bread to dip and titch - IYKYK!! For our entrees we had the fusilli in pesto sauce and Chicken Milanese (but it comes with Caesar salad). Huge cutlet! Everything was extremely tasteful and will definitely be back to try the desserts! read more

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The decor inside is a retro vibe and cool atmosphere! The best experience is fresh mutts table side bite which is hand fed to you. It's warm, fresh and delicious. There is street parking or metered parking lot for parking. For food we ordered the fussilli and spicy rig for entree and both were cooked well and delicious. The fussilli is a fresh herby pesto sauce and creamy. The spicy rig had the perfect kick to it and we all really enjoyed this one. I would recommend both based on what you're craving. Also, we ordered the mozzarella sticks which had hot honey drizzled on them which gave it a nice touch to crispy fritters. For drinks we got above the rim espresso martini which was foamy, creamy and delicious. Yuz to it and mutz water which were also great cocktails. The waitress was attentive and checked in to see if we needed anything. Provides great suggestions on which cocktails to order and what popular on the menu. read more

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Such a cool vibe! Amazing service, and delicious food. Can't wait to go back for some drinks. read more

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Pretty average spot so really confused on all the hype. I've been to Pasta Ramen multiple times before and really loved it so I was excited to try chef Felice's new spot. We ordered the mozz and prosciutto to start which were good but just pretty standard. We ordered the spicy rig and fusilli as well as the chicken Milanese Caesar. Again all were pretty standard but really nothing out of this world. The decor was fun and the ambiance was cool. Our waitress was good. Probably won't come back but would def go back to pasta ramen for its uniqueness. read more

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An espresso martini Chicken Milanese Caesar Vibes Very cute place. Good service, although they forgot my place setting and cutlery- had to ask for it after the food came. Otherwise very good. read more

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Unique and delicious. A great addition to Bergen County. Went with a few friends and will definitely be back to try more menu items. read more

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Love loves it! Great vibe and food was amazing not to mention their great service. Do not skip out on the short rib pasta and chicken parm. read more

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Lucky enough to celebrate my birthday here after wanting to come for a year! Not only is this place aesthetically amazing, it is absolutely delicious! My absolute favorite thing we tried was a special but I am hopeful they make it a permanent addition. It was focaccia bread with straciatella spread on it and shaved truffles on top. Chefs kiss! All the dishes were delicious but my next favorite was the short rib ragu. Creamy and cooked perfect. I also loved the chicken Milanese Caesar. The chicken was crispy and the Caesar salad was a perfect addition to all the heavy dishes we had. The above the rim espresso martini is a dessert in itself so I only had that as my dessert. The atmosphere was so fun. The decor is very cool and you can tell every detail was well thought out. We saw a few groups do the table side bite of mozz and I would recommend if you're going with a bigger group. The groups were having so much fun with that! We will definitely come back! read more

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Ambience: 3/5 Food: - mozzarella sticks 4/5 - peach ricotta pinsa 2/5 - spicey rigatoni 2/5 - pesto fusilli 4/5 Drinks: - Hugo spritz was my favorite 5/5 - espresso martini 5/5 Dessert: -Butter Cake 4/5 Overall the prices were wayyyyy to elevated for the quality and ambience. It's trying WAY TOO HARD to be something it is not. I've had better. The winners were the staff at the bar. Nice gentlemen. read more

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Amazing meal. On the pricey side but this was the rare dining experience were everything was excellent and worth every penny. Server walked us through the menu and made some quality recommendations. Sat at the mozzarella bar and got to see the kitchen and prep area to preview what we'll try next time. read more

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I think this may have been the best meal I've ever had. The restaurant itself is in a really cute area and the space is small but they utilize it well. The decor is fun and cool and the music was great. The service was excellent, our waiter explained every dish, everything came out quickly, and the presentation was very cool. The food was incredible and you could tell everything was very fresh and well thought out. Would give this 100 stars if I could! read more

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A must try in Westwood that will not leave you disappointed! It was easy to get a reservation but they do fill up fast so make sure you have one before going. My only complaint is we were seated at the mozzarella bar which is high top seating so next time I reserved the dining area. It was definitely alot smaller in size than I had expected but it was well decorated. The music definitely needs to be turned down a few notches as I could not hear our server or my date during most of the evening. I really appreciated how our server took the time to walk us through the entire menu and give his honest opinions as it was our first time there. We started off with bottle spring water and a round of drinks, I got my usual Aperol spritz and my boyfriend ordered the vice city. My spritz was strong and it took me the whole meal to finish it. The vice city was good however we were disappointed that it was a liquid strawberry daiquiri with whipped cream on top. The menu could definitely have given a better description on that drink. We started off with a few appetizers: the mozzarella sticks di bar mutz, di Stefano burrata, and garlic pinsa romana bread. The mozzarella sticks with hot honey are an absolute must. We were actually fighting over each one because they were deliciously crisp and gooey on the inside. The di Stefano burrata was great and I'm so thankful our server let us know that it doesn't come with any type of bread so we ordered the garlic pinsa romana bread. I just would've liked more than 4 small pieces of bread to pair with the burrata but it was all flavor on point and a decent portion. For our mains we ordered two pastas and an entree to share: spicy rig, trottole, and the chicken sausage cutlet Milanese. I absolutely loved the spicy rig as it was the perfect portion to share, just enough sauce and basil, with the perfect level of spice. The trottole with short rib was an absolute favorite and I would probably order this the next time and time again. The short rib was melt in your mouth good, the pasta was amazing and topped off with this creamy salty cheese that I cannot remember the name of. The chicken sausage cutlet Milanese was good but I probably would not get it again. It wasn't bad just not something I enjoy where the sausage and chicken cutlets are combined together and the sausage peppers and onions were a lot. It was a great meal for sure. Just a very loud restaurant and since we were at the mozzarella bar we didn't have much table space for all our food. For our next trip I hope we have room to make it to dessert! read more

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This is a super fun place to come with a group of friends or even just date night. The ambiance is fun and lively with the cool wall art and bar. The server was very friendly and gave us good recommendations. The food was delicious. I love the burrata and being hand fed fresh mutz was super fun. The spicy ragu pasta had a delicious sauce but I felt the pasta itself was a bit too al dente. I'd love to come try more things next time! read more

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What a fun and delicious place! Drove over 45 mins to try this place out and it was worth it. We got at mozzarella where they make it in front of you and feed it to you to start. Then we each got two separate pasta dish's. They were so tasty and you could tell they were homemade. The highlight of the night was when the restaurant gave us a free appetizer and free dessert! They heard us talking about our drive and raving about the food and decided to gift us some free food! I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Bar Mutz - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

My first dining experience at Bar Mutz was everything I thought it would be and more! My friends and I ordered so many dishes because we wanted to try as much as possible. The service was excellent and our waitress delivered with some great recommendations. For appetizers, we ordered the table side mozzarella, mozzarella oysters, and hot honey mozzarella sticks. All were amazing. We loved that for the table side mozzarella, someone visited us on a cart and cut a fresh piece of mutz for us to eat. This was a fun experience. Most of us ordered the pasta dishes. We basically loved all of them. Another great choice was the chicken sausage dish. We then, of course, had to try dessert. We loved the rainbow cookies with ice cream and the butter cream cake with fresh berries. Great way to end a meal. You can't forget a top notch espresso martini. If you love pasta and mutz, then this is a no brainer to stop and dine! Can't wait to come back. read more

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My daughter and I recently sat at the bar and had dinner. The bartender was super nice and made a great espresso martini. We ordered the fusilli with pesto and skirt steak with wedge salad.Everything was delicious! The steak was so tender and flavorful! The wedge was crisp and delicious with roasted peppers. We had a great time and will definitely be back! read more

What a cool experience! From the food to the service to the drinks to the atmosphere, this place is really really cool! You can watch them making the pasta and they make table side Chris, our server, was super friendly, helpful, and very attentive, as well as as patient with our party, arriving in intervals. Three of us shared the pursuit, which was shaved paper, thin, with fresh mozzarella, and we got the bread bread that was like pita with a garlic paste on top. For drinks, we got a lemon drop martini, apple spritz, and a pretty fizzy pink drink. For our meal, we went with the pasta! Tiny raviolis in a pink sauce, rotini with pesto and cavatelli with sausage and broccolini... clear winners! Notice I didn't put the names of any of the dishes because I literally cannot remember them! Lol highly recommend this place, but go early. Around 7 o'clock the place packed up! And please, please enjoy an outside table if it's available because the panties are breathtaking! read more

Fun concept fun place great first date food is very good smart menu not too many items of course gotta have the mute

My friend and I decided to try this place out on a whim. There were no reservations available so we took a chance for bar seating. We had to wait about 15 mins but they have two small tables for those waiting for the bar to sit and get a drink - I thought this was a nice touch! I loved being able to see one of the chefs preparing one of the pastas. This shows that some of their ingredients are fresh and homemade. So YES the prices will be high but you can literally see them making it fresh. We both enjoyed our pasta dishes and the burrata, although disappointed the burrata was not served with any kind of bread. So you can say I'm on the fence with this place is a bit overpriced to you're getting quality for the price. We did see the table sized mozz being served: be warned: they hand feed it to you!!! No thanks. Overall the vibe is there - Late 90s/early 00s hip hop, good food, even better drinks & great service. I'll be back but with maybe some more money to spend. read more

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Bar Mutz definitely lived up to the hype. As for the ambiance, it trends younger with its unique art and modern music. Love the vibes! The food, as it should be, was the best part though. The mozzarella sticks were flavorful and I dipped it in honey. So good. And the spicy rig is extremely unique in its flavor as well. In that it tasted a bit more meaty than your usual rigatoni vodka. The highlight was the chicken and sausage cutlet. OMG! It was bigger than my head and genuinely one of the best entrees I have ever eaten. The chicken and sausage were perfectly balanced with the peppers and unions. And the desert was also incredible. Rainbow cookie gelato and cheesecake was 10/10. The service was okay. Food took longer than I would've liked but was worth it for the incredible meal. read more

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Finally had the chance to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint! We found out that on Mondays and Tuesdays they have their chicken parm special and it lived up to the hype! The service was fantastic, our waitress was very knowledgeable and made great suggestions! We started with 2 oyster orders bc it's 3 orders per order, one of my favorite dishes! Then we ordered 1 mozzarella stick with caviar on top (special), it was delicious and there was a generous amount of caviar! Then we got the mozzarella sticks on the menu, hot honey made that dish! We also got the beef crudo, my guy loved it! We got the focaccia bread also which was tasty but we already too much food so we could have done without bread order. For dinner we shared the short rib pasta and the chicken parm special which was served table side by Chef! Oh and the desserts were phenomenal, the somoa cheesecake was delicious but the butter cake was even better! Both are a must try! The bill was pricey, we did have the caviar mozzarella stick and the chicken parm special with a few drinks. It was definitely worth it for us! read more

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Music very loud and difficult to have conversation while dining. Tables very close on floor. Hightops better for comfort. Difficult to make reservations and no phone number to call. We were told there was limited times available to dine. Place was empty when we arrived and still had many open tables when we left. Service was very rushed but knowledgeable And polite. Menu was limited and unable to do any substitutes. Very expensive and food was good, but not exceptional. Will not be back. read more

Social media presence for this restaurant has bern brilliant and relentless for months so I was genuinely excited. Good part is the food is largely excellent. Odd part is I have zero doubt they're looking for Gen Z and anyone over 50 will be looking to never come back or at least I won't unless I sit outside. Why? Music was blasting so loudly it felt impossible to speak and hear. Understand that my wife harangues me about leaving music on full blast in car so I'm not against loud music or noise. Anyway food was fine and service excellent. We had drinks to start plus a garlic bread (waiter asked how it was and I said not great so he replaced it with focaccia which was excellent . Ordered Caesars which was extraordinary. Croutons fresh and delicious! Ordered lemon pasta and ragu pastas and both delicious. I thought it would be truly expensive but we ordered well and if the music wasn't crazy loud ... read more

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I wish I could give them 10 stars! Everything was excellent. The short rib ragu was the best I ever had and I've had it many places before. They played all 90s/2000s hip hop the entire time. A millennials dream. The art work and atmosphere were top notch. We had Connor as a server and he answered every question and provided wonderful service. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Alright alright alright.... Went to bar mutz for date night. The plan was to not visit the website or yelp ahead of time to get a truly, surprisingly awesome adventure for what we were hearing was the hottest new place in the area. And that's what we did! Goal was to get a bunch of bites and cocktails, less of a sit-down formal meal to explore what they had to offer. After all, we booked the literal mutz bar for 9pm on a Thursday, ensuring kitchen didn't close until 10:30. Overall the food was excellent and the service was good and the ambience was cool! Now, let's get into it! Firstly, the place is a vibe. Clearly, it is a vibe. With that being said, it can also be a little confusing. You got a formal dinning area, a bar area then the mutz bar area. I love the mash-up! Butttt (there's always a but) there was a little misunderstanding with our approach as customers. Let me explain. We walked in and ordered a fresh mutz plate and 2 cocktails to start. When we ordered it the waitress said "that's it!?" To which we said, "for now." I wanted to get some time to see some stuff pump out the kitchen (given the mutz bar is a view into the bus window for order servicing). Once we saw the beef tartar we were like YUP! So we ordered another round of drinks and that app with a side of one of their bread to order options to dip with the mutz. Following this, we then decided we wanted to close with their charcuterie option (which is super unclear on the menu and had to be inquired "what is this!" To which the waitress couldn't say the word charcuterie harmless but funny ). So we put that order in and were politely advised, the establishment doesn't do piece-meal ordering. "For next time" You have to put in your full order at the time of ordering. Naturally, I was a bit embarrassed and a little frustrated. Now, this is totally normal especially for high volume order handling. However, I admittedly found this off putting. For 1, the menu doesn't state this (anywhere), and you should be told this when seated. Secondly, I'm sitting at the mutz bar. I'm not in the formal dinning area, where I think they should allow the ability to order more as the customers there are getting sneak peaks into dishes the whole night. And thirdly, their menu and food options are very unique. It's hard to gauge what will be more of a light bite vs filling meal or shareable. My last constructive feedback is the menu layout (options are dope). Although our waitress walked us through it, she really just read what we could read. No concept of how the mutz options will be served (which I like the idea of discovering this but later learning full order is required to go in, this isn't ideal), the cocktails well, there isn't many for something known to be a cocktail bar... but this partially my fault cuz when we got the check I realized I missed that the "fruity section" was also cocktail options (4-5 options missed)... partial ownership to Bar Mutz on this as it was missed cuz the chaotic menu layout. Maybe a cocktail menu living separately? There are areas like the charcuterie options that were later discovered and then inquired about. My husband had no clue what these options were and thought they were maybe something for pickup/online ordering (lol). I love the trendy vibe but a confusing menu isn't great. And quite honestly especially for seasoned dinning out young individuals. Thankfully I don't mind asking questions. All in all, a nice night out with hella yummy food a small side of a buzz-kill of learning our dinning approach wasn't appreciated (good to inform customers ahead of time to avoid this). Sealed with well made cocktails with a desire for more there. Now I know, next time I go I will think to approach it knowing it's a little more rigid formal style dinning... but then why so progressive and trendy? read more

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Overall, I'd give this place a 4-star rating. Before I explain why I had to take away one star, let me start with the positives. The ambiance is awesome, from the neon lights on the walls to the graphic mosaic in the back filled with Italian-themed images, and even the creatively designed sticker-covered tables. It's the kind of place where every corner has something interesting to look at. The restaurant is also very clean, including the bathroom. One of the best parts was the music, they played a lot of 2000s hip-hop, which added a fun vibe. Overall, the theme feels like an Italian-American aesthetic with a cool, urban East Coast twist. I went there with a party of 10. Our waiter, whose name I'm so mad I forgot because he was great, was prompt, professional, and very attentive. He took the time to explain the menu and made sure we were satisfied throughout the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the Di Stefano with all the fixings, mozzarella sticks with hot honey, focaccia with sour milk, and mortadella sammys. Every single appetizer we tried was outstanding. My personal favorite was the mortadella sammys, they had the perfect salty flavor with a hint of sweetness from the fresh ricotta and pistachio spread. For entrees, we ordered the spicy rigatoni, short rib ragu pasta, chicken Caesar Milanese, chicken and sausage cutlet Milanese, and the flat iron steak. The quality of the food was top-notch and everything from the pasta to the cheeses and proteins tasted incredibly fresh. That said, a few things could be improved. I wish the sausage cutlet Milanese had come with a side, like vegetables or something similar. The chicken Caesar Milanese also had too much salad and a smaller portion of chicken, so the portions felt a bit uneven overall. The spicy rigatoni was tasty, but the "spicy" element was missing, there wasn't a hint of heat in sight, so it ended up tasting like a regular rigatoni dish. Overall, the food is extremely rich, so I'd recommend going in with the mindset of savoring each bite slowly rather than rushing through the meal. We also ordered a few drinks and shots, including limoncello shots, beer, sangria, and an Aperol spritz. The drinks were pretty mediocre and nothing to write home about. The limoncello shot with the baking soda stirred in was a fun and cool experience, but it ended up tasting a lot like Alka-Seltzer. We also ordered every dessert on the menu, from the rainbow cookie gelato to the butter cake, brownie tiramisu, and Samoa cheesecake. My personal favorite was the butter cake, but all of the desserts were outstanding, super delicate and incredibly fresh. Last but not least is the reason I had to take one star away. The restaurant has a two-hour time limit, which is pretty unrealistic for a party of 10 ordering appetizers, dinner, dessert, and drinks. We ended up being there for about three hours, and once it got close to that mark, we asked for the check. We paid with one credit card and waited for the waiter to come back to collect it. During that time, we noticed the male host , who was dressed casually and not in a waiter's uniform, kept staring at our table and whispering to other employees. He looked visibly annoyed, as if we were taking too long, even though we were simply waiting for our waiter to return so we could pay. After about 15 minutes, the host walked over and said, "Unfortunately, you guys are going to have to leave--we have other people waiting for a table." That's when we explained that we still had our check and were waiting for the waiter to come back so we could complete the payment. He didn't apologize; he just looked embarrassed and took the credit card. It felt inappropriate, especially considering our party had spent around $1,500 at the restaurant. It wasn't the best way to address guests who had just supported the business, and there were definitely more courteous ways he could have approached the situation. To make matters worse, he seemed to be spending most of his time directing other employees rather than helping out, slicking back his hair, flexing his muscles in mirror and popping his collar instead of pitching in with the rest of the staff. Overall, I'm glad I had the chance to experience this restaurant. While I probably won't be going back anytime soon, I would still recommend it! read more

Hands down one of my top 5 meals. The service is consistently amazing. The first time we went, we sat at the bar and the bartender was fantastic -- super attentive without hovering, and his recommendations were spot on. We went back for Valentine's Day and once again everything was perfect. Great service, incredible food. I can't recommend this place enough. The design is such a vibe -- you'll catch yourself looking around nonstop, saying "OMG I remember this," and then a song comes on and suddenly you're singing along. The only downside? Getting a reservation is rough. I literally stayed up until midnight when the Valentine's Day slots opened and still only managed to grab a high-top. Totally worth it though. read more

Bar Mutz - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey

We have gone 3 times so far and sit at the bar. the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks are delicious and not over the top pricey. The pastas are fresh, the breads are delicious (you pay for bread) and the caesar salad is so good. The mozzarella sticks have A spicy sauce. Just not wowed by the mozzarella and burrata we've had. Prosciutto is really yummy on the sour dough bread. You just need to figure out what you like there. On Mondays and Tuesdays they serve chicken parm. Have yet to try that. My only criticism is the bar stools are super uncomfortable! read more

The restaurant is small but the atmosphere was nice with the exception of the music which was so loud that in order to hear and talk to my friends at our table we had to shout. I did ask the waiter to see if he could ask to lower the music. I believe it did get lower. The food was ok, nothing spectacular. I shared a chicken dish that had a tasty cheese sauce. No vegetables in site. Salads were the only green things I saw offered. There were no sides that came with your dish. There were none to order either. They count on your ordering appetizers, salads and the main. Drinks were also expensive. 250$ for 4 people mains only and 5 drinks. Left hungry. One and done for me. There are to many great restaurants opening or open in Westwood to go there again. read more

Can't say enough good things about the new, hot, chic restaurant that we'd heard so much about. Usually, an establishment with this much hype around it, has a 'snobby' air to it. That couldn't be further from the truth! We were in the area and dropped by to see if we could get in even though there were no reservations available. Tommy (mgr) welcomed us like old friends. He scanned the bar and said two seats would open soon. He then proceeded to take our drink order so we had a cocktail while waiting. Jessica kept us updated on the seats opening up and led us over when they did even though she wasn't going to be our server. Two seats at the end, in front of the service bar....dinner and a show! Our favorite place to dine. CJ our bartender/ server was even more friendly and guided us with some suggestions. The food was amazing. Warm mozzarella is a must try....you'll never go back to cold. The pasta dishes were beyond delicious!! High quality ingredients and a perfect sized portion. We were blown away as to how perfect an evening we had thanks to the ENTIRE staff...and I mean everyone! Tom, Jess, and CJ were the best, but every other server was equally nice (were we really in NJ???...lol). Atmosphere is chic, hip, a bit loud, but the positive vibe was definitely there. Not a "romantic" date night, but a must for anyone who wants a great night out. Thank you to the entire staff. Please don't ever change! read more

Bar Mutz - Plate says it all.... - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westwood, New Jersey