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    Battello

    3.8 (871 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Appetizer
    Francis C.

    Battello might've had me staring at the NYC skyline more than my actual date. The ambiance was super classy, the views were insane, and the service was on point all night. Oysters were fresh (8/10), pesto pasta was solid (7.8/10), but the sashimi definitely carried the team (9/10). Overall, really good experience -- perfect spot if you're trying to feel a little fancy for the night.

    Deej Jo A.

    Limited parking parallel parking available on site, people don't follow the stripes to save space which is good. Great location with somehow private view of Lower Manhattan skyline. If you come early with reservations you may get the window seating which looks fantastic, either way it's a nice view inside. Food is so-so, not something I'd crave for or remember. Pricing average for a sit-in resto and the taste of food. I think 45 lunch for the setting is not bad for a single person these days. Bar drinks available for brunch. Good for group, family or dates! Staff were cool.

    Arthur G.

    When I was a kid growing up in Jersey City, the area near the Holland Tunnel had a few seedy motels but was primarily an industrial area that wasnt a place anyone could envision that it would blossom into Newport, a great place to live, work and celebrate romantic dinners! We were recently invited to attend a wedding at Bottello, a gorgeous Italian restaurant that's located right on the waterfront with gorgeous views of downtown New York Cty. It's my understanding that the building was once a huge boat house but now has been transformed into a perfect venue forr weddings. As guests, we were impressed by their very professional staff of waiters and waitresses who were dedicated to providing excellent service. The food from the appetizers to desserts were delicious. As the setting for the wedding, the view was breathtaking, even on a cold night in January!. My wife and I want to return for dinner, since the food , (we had the branzino) was delicious and with such gorgeous views, I'm sure , it will be a very special romantic and memorable evening..

    Pecorino Zeppole
    Mark C.

    Food or views -- usually you get only one -- Batello lives up to the hype, giving you both. We ate here for a special Christmas Eve meal and wow, so amazing. The views were breathtaking, the service was warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. We started with the zeppole's, they are crispy and savory and fluffy and perfect, don't miss them. She had the Lobster Roll and I had the Halibut, both were excellent. I must admit, I had this place all wrong. I thought it was too expensive and should only be reserved for special occasions but our meal was great and bill was not crazy expensive--we'll be back with friends on Saturday nights. See you there!

    Michele G.

    Really really yummy food. Venue is gorg- both huge and right on the water-- you can't beat the views! We enjoyed lunch with a friend and had some amazing bites. Really large portions but enjoyed salad and sandwich combos. Also started with a bread app and side butter was chefs kiss. Overall really good quality ingredients in a beautiful atmosphere- recommend

    Sam H.

    Shout out to our sever Samantha as well as the entire staff like the runners bringing out all the food. We had a 630 reservation but got there 30 minutes early and they were still able to accommodate us. For a Friday night they were very busy but the food came out very quickly! We tried the wild ride and limencello spritzers. The focaccia bread and the beef ragu- amazing flavors! We loved everything! I wish we would have sat on the open are with the view of the city but it was still an amazing experience!

    Outdoor Seating
    Jason P.

    I stopped by for a quick lunch /bite. The views of NYC are super nice as you eat (especially with outdoor seating). I got the pesto chicken sandwich and was one of the best I've had. The service was fast, accommodating. I have to shoutout this place for having parking right in front of the restaurant at no charge. You don't hear of that often in a place like Jersey City. I highly recommend to give this place a try!!

    Steak
    Clara S.

    Beautiful restaurant right in the waterfront area of New Jersey. We came here for lunch, but it would be a really romantic spot for dinner-- vibes were chefs kiss! Service was ok-- I kept getting dirty plates for some reason, but when I asked, they gladly changed my plates out for me. Food was a bit hit or miss... honestly, I'd be back for the vibes but idk if I would be back for the food itself. - Pecorino zeppole: 8.5/10 (probably my fav thing we ordered! I liked the donuts and the prosciutto. The sweet chili sauce worked pretty well, but it did seem like a very generic/store bought sauce? - Steak frites: 8/10 (decent steak and French fries) - Gnocchi: 6/10 (honestly wasn't a fan of the gnocchi.. it just seemed a bit overcooked and the sauce and pasta weren't harmonious but was kinda bland)

    Focaccia bread
    Idania D.

    Chose Battello for our anniversary dinner since we hadn't been and were looking for a nice view as well. Unfortunately we did get some rain and couldn't enjoy the outdoor area post dinner. Restaurant is spacious, well laid out, and has a cool vibe. Ambiance -5 stars Service - 4.5 stars Food - 4 stars Appetizers Focaccia bread Spanish octopus Mid- course Ricotta gnocchi Entrees Day boat scallops Swordfish Dessert Lemon cake It was a nice experience overall and we would return.

    Tiramisu
    Anne F.

    We've been here twice. It's the only "fancy" Italian in Newport. The service is great. I find the waiters to be attentive and they make sure you're taken care of. Food is meh. It's good, but it's not great. And the price for the food is almost not worth it. You pay for the view of the NY skyline, not so much anything else. If you go into NY there's a thousand more Italian restaurants that make way better food at a cheaper price. I don't remember what I got the first time we went because it was a year ago. The second time around I got the squid ink pasta. It has a kick to it but it's almost completely drowned in tomato sauce. My husband got the spaghetti special that day which he said it was good. I also got a cocktail and we got dessert. It's small for the price and I wish it was a larger piece. It's also hard to eat here because it's the popular spot for many private events and parties. There's always something going on there. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with good service and okay food. Pricing is a bit high in my opinion. It's great for parties because it's quite a large space and the view of the skyline is always beautiful, especially on a nice day.

    Tuna tartare
    Andrew B.

    Battello starts with a beautiful setting. It is situated at the end of a long pier - upon which is their parking lot - off Washington Blvd in Jersey City, which juts out into the Hudson River, providing exceptional views of the Manhattan skyline. It's a romantic location. Given the setting and the fact it is not a BYOB establishment, it is not an inexpensive restaurant meal. We have dined here perhaps a half dozen times. Between the ambiance and the food it is generally a 4-star or 5-star dining experience. On the 4th of July 2025 we went here for dinner. It was beautiful weather - sunny, not too hot, and not humid. Accordingly, choosing to dine outside on their patio that's right over the river was a picture perfect setting. We started with their special holiday frose cocktails, which were red or blue to celebrate the 4th. We both chose the red variety, which had vodka and prosecco as the alcoholic ingredients. These were a very pleasant start and snuck up on you, as the existence of the alcohol seemed nonexistent while slurping these down. They offer a decent, though hardly extensive, wine list, which we'd generally order from, but given we began with a cocktail and had to drive home, we opted for single glasses of wine for our dinner. Unfortunately, their by-the-glass offerings were even more limited and unimpressive. We each had a single glass of their only California Cabernet, which was from a Paso Robles winery that was unfamiliar and disappointingly ordinary at $21 per glass. We shared the tuna tartare appetizer. It was not the best we'd ever had, but an acceptable opener. My wife had the pork chop, which she loved. It was accompanied by a garlic mashed potato mousse, which she likewise raved about, but the accompanying broccolini was nothing special. I had the $85 market price lobster risotto arrabbiata. While the lobster (the out of the shell tail and both claws, though without the arms) was perfectly done, the risotto itself though, which should be spicy, was over the top though and not what I'd consider risotto, as the rice was not soft enough or creamy enough. So the mains were not perfect this evening, but more than good enough when it came to the main ingredients. We often skip desserts, but not this evening. My wife had the pavlova, which was excellent, and I had the affogato, which was likewise above the ordinary. The bill was almost $300 before tip. They do add a 3% credit card fee, which is now a more often than not standard add on at most restaurants, though it's frankly obnoxious and would have hoped the card issuers would have put a stop to this practice by now. It was bad enough when this began with gasoline, but now it is applied to so many transactions, it's just pathetic. While a less than perfect meal - and therefore not a 5-star evening - it was still a hit evening, between the parts of the meal that were hits and the setting. I'm sure there will be a future 5-star night and know we will dine here again.

    Chicken
    Ruchi A.

    So cute! This was the first place we dined while in town and we loved the restaurant and the views! It was a bit annoying when our uber driver left us at the street because in the cold it was a bit walking down the pier. However the food was great. We got a pasta and the halibut and enjoyed everything

    Pecorino Zeppole
    Deana B.

    Writing a review for dinner / drinks, not a wedding lol. We had both drinks at the bar and then dinner in the dining room. Everything was great! Standout service all around plus all of the food was great! The dining room is beautiful - you can get a seat without a view and still enjoy the ambiance here. Some people were dressed up and others were wearing casual outfits so even though Battello is very nice, it's not over the top in terms of fanciness. As far as the food goes, we loved everything. The apps are 10/10. We had the burrata, zeppolis, focaccia, and the agnolotti for our apps. For entrees I split the gnocchi and the scallops. You can't go wrong with anything here. Drinks were solid and they have a great wine by the glass list. Our server was very knowledgable and helpful when it came to choosing the wine. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and would recommend Battello for any occasion.

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    This was a great time!Good food and great service. the staff was kind and thoughtful.

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    Prices seemed high for what we got. The food was warm and arrived timely, but there was nothing that wowed us. Might not return soon.

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    Ask the Community - Battello

    How is the parking?

    We parked at the gate There is a large area on the dock

    Do you guys have valet parking?

    Generally during the weekdays, Battello does not offer valet - there is however a parking lot on the pier and it's pretty easy to find a spot… 

    Is Batello serving brunch on Sundays? Will there still be outdoor seating in mid November?

    Hi Imno, unfortunately we are full committed for private events for both Saturdays and Sundays, for the remainder of the year (2021)… 

    Are there options for kids?

    We do offer a kids pasta and our desserts are usually suitable for kids. For special events (e.g.… 

    Is there a vegan menu?

    they have vegan / veg options on their menu

    Are there dairy free/vegan options?

    I believe so. They have some yummy salads and are pretty good about making you something that fits your dietary needs.

    Hello, I am interested in coming here for my birthday for brunch. Do they offer drink specials for brunch?

    Maria, I apologize for the lack of response... While i am SURE your birthday has come and gone… 

    Anything that little kids would enjoy on the menu?

    They dont have a kids menu but does offer kids size pasta with butter or red sauce.

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    When you enter Osamil, the hostess will take you to a door near the bar that has a coded entry…read more It'll look like youre going up some random stairs until the lights slowly get dimmer and you reach the top with a red door. As soon as you open the door youre greeted with your party's name and brought to your seats. We opted to sit at the bar but there are tables to the left of the bar and a large sitting room to the left. The staff is very attentive and you will interact with them more than the bartender. We started off by ordering the Welcome Drink which is a bit if an aperitif and "gets your palette" so to speak. It was light, fruity, and a nice way to start the night. My first drink was the Adulting and they present it with a spritz if irange blossom. It is definitely a sipping drink due to the 14yr Balvenie. My second drink, Omija, was a lighter drink comparatively. The clarified yogurt gave it a bit of sweetness most Yakult drinkers are familiar with. My partner had both the 5th Ave and Iced Latte. Fair warning on the latte as the oat milk topping has a bit of a jelly consistency. It wasnt unpleasant but was a bit if a surprise when we went for an initial sip. Overall the Upstairs gives a very pampered and sophisticated feel that coordinates with the dining downstairs.

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