Here's the deal: unassuming Italian restaurant in a strip of stores. This byob is definitely a local favorite that fills up during peak dining hours. The service is very attentive and the food delicious Italian cuisine done well!!!! read more

Went for an early dinner with friends who had been here a number of times. Was a little nervous that we were the only ones there but it was early and even joked with the owner about the great service we were going to get. We were going to order salads but were told by the server that house salads are included. Our meals all were very good, from pasta dishes with plentiful seafood to my chop that was cooked perfectly and served with roasted vegetables. BYOB is always a plus. read more

We've been to this BYO several times and it's always been very good. The service too is very friendly and accommodating My wife had the Stuffed salmon, I had the Flank Steak with a crab cake, my BIL had the veal manicotti and my SIL had the stuffed shrimp. Looking forward to visiting again soon. read more

Today, a normal day, October 27th, I wanted to visit this place because I'm new to the neighborhood and I truly regret it, I would never return. The entrance took 40 minutes to come out, they didn't have any more tables than us at 7 at night, and my entrance arrived with a burnt and salty steak. My daughter ordered a pasta that didn't have a bad tasting sauce. They really don't know how to cook a steak and the waiter doesn't care or ask you why you left all the food. Something must be wrong, but definitely no, bad food and bad service. I WILL NEVER RETURN. read more

Sage Restaurant - Steak Special - New American Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

We have lived in Fair Lawn for over 4 years, but we discovered this amazing restaurant with the pleasant, warm ambience during the summer. I praise the chef for the filet of flounder Francaise, which I've had at other eateries, which cannot compare with this dish at Sage. There is little competition for the eggplant marinara elsewhere. Rob, the chef is always welcoming and friendly and asks whether we enjoyed our meal. The coffee and cappuccino is a great end after our delicious dinner. Finally, the restaurant and restrooms are consistently clean. I started this review over a month ago and never finished. Bonnie L. read more

Atmosphere, friendly staff, great service, delicious food. Each course was well prepared and served. Tables not crowded on top of one another. Service timely but not rushed. Consistent over the years we have dined there. read more

We went out to dinner with the in-laws and we chose the Sage restaurant. I called ahead and reserved a table for six. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated. There was a large private party, which added to the atmosphere. We requested a couple appetizers and the waiter informed us that they do not serve alcohol. My father-in-law is a wine snob and he requires wine to be served to him when he goes out to dinner. Luckily, Sage allows you to bring your own bottle and they don't even charge a corking fee. In a strange twist of events, we had two bottles of wine sitting in our trunk. So I ran out to the car and brought them in. My father-in-laws frown turned upside down. Since I had eaten earlier, I wasn't really hungry. So I requested creme brule cheesecake for dinner and I picked from everyones' plates. My father-in-law's veal was rich and wonderfully flavorful. The service was fast and very friendly and I'd definitely visit this restaurant again. read more

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The veal was tender. The fish was a great portion. The waitstaff were very friendly. No complaints.

Came here for a birthday. We had a party of seven and they were able to accommodate us at a nice long table. The place doesn't look much like it from the outside but it's nice in the inside and more spacious than it appears. Service was good but a little slow. They also didn't pour the wine for us which I don't like. We had the Thai calamari, which was really good. Then we had the burrata appetizer, which was very small and not as creamy as I normally like burrata. I had one of the chicken specials and it was really good then had chocolate lava cake. It was just all right. It wasn't warm. I would go back and give it another try if I was in the area area. read more

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Dinner at Sage is always amazing. Owner Rob and waiter Darren will make your experience here a great one. Try the Tuscan ragu, Chicken Florentine. read more

Great food Great service Owner very friendly Prices very reasonable Love it My friends loved it as well read more

Nice interior and professional staff. We started with the Thai Calamari and Shrimp Pommey, both good. My son enjoyed his shrimp penne vodka while my wife hated her Chicken Alfredo. She said it lacked flavor. I enjoyed my crab and angel hair, a lovely blend of shallots and marinara. We did not have dessert, but I will be going there again. read more

Sage is located on a somewhat busy avenue with a strip mall. Parking is spread out around the building. Not much to look at from the outside, but expansive, yet cozy on the inside. The manager and staff are very friendly & accommodating. BYOB. The menu is a good size with many Italian dish choices. Portions are normal to large. There is also a Daily Special menu. So many choices that sounded delicious and diverse. THE FOOD--Apps Although I really wanted the Pomeray Shrimp ( sauteed in shallots, port wine, and stone ground mustard) , I went with a simple Burrata cheese salad. Burrata being a style of a Mozzarella ball that is creamy as soon as you break into it served with fresh tomatoes and thinly sliced prosciutto over a bed of mixed greens and sprinkled in olive oil. It wasnt the best Burrata I've ever had but all the components of this salad were fresh & very good. Refreshing. THE FOOD--Entrees One of the Specials we had was excellent; a pasta dish named Tuscan Ragu: Beef short ribs and pork shoulder slow cooked in tomato sauce and served over fresh rigatoni pasta. Topped with cool ricotta cheese and shredded aged provolone cheese. SO GOOD! I had the Salmon Griglia, made of white wine sauce with portobello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil and capers. Another well put together meal. I usually never order farm raised salmon ( we must assume here at $32 and the fact the menu didn't claim it was Wild. Still good although a little salty, but that could be a one time thing. We usually skip dessert but when we found out they had homemade mocha bread pudding with ice cream, we split a serving. Another great choice served with some good old American coffee. read more

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We were seated at the table. After about 10 minutes the person who seated us passed by and I spoke to him but was totally ignored. He looked like he was the manager as he was not dressed as the rest of the waiting staff. The waiter was polite but looked like he did not have experience. Food just average or below . Service below average. First and last time there read more

Sage is a local favorite. BYOB . Great food. Exceptional staff. Its a favorite dinner spot for my family

Delicious Food & Atmosphere. Waiter was very knowledgeable and service was impeccable. Will be back.

As always, a delicious meal with a large portion. And the price is right. It's so nice to still get a salad when ordering dinner as well. Always clean, good service & wonderful food. read more

We came to Sage for a family dinner with nineteen people. The service, food and ambiance of this restaurant were excellent! There were many menu options that satisfied every palate. It is a BYOB, this allows you the opportunity to focus on the great options offered by the menu. Without exception everyone left happy. If your objective is to have a great family meal, and have everyone leave satisfied, come to sage in Fairlawn. read more

It's a family style restaurant. The food was good and it's BYOB. It's a very chill vibe.

Each time we go to Sage we are met with culinary delight. I have to say that we have sampled much of the menu and we leave very satisfied every time. The dishes I recommend are the Thai calamari, the stuffed flounder, pork chops Murphy (my favorite) and chicken parm or francaise. The stuffed flounder is consistently fresh and the stuffing tasty. The Thai calamari is crisp light and a great twist on a classic appetizer. The pork chop Murphy is slightly seasoned with cherry peppers to give it the delicious flavor but not the intense heat. The sauce used to glaze the chops is wonderful. Any chicken dish is tender and yummy. Portion size is large so you'll have lunch the next day. Go and experience it for yourselves and see! read more

We absolutely love Sage. We do a lot of take out. The short ribs with rigatoni and ricotta is absolutely delicious. My husband is a chicken parm person and enjoys that every time. The salmon dishes are very good as well as the shrimp. The fried calamari with the ti sauce is not to be missed. We've held graduation from college party at Sage and food always a hit. The gentlemen at the front has been there for years may be owner super nice man and always pleasant. read more

Service and food wonderful . Can't stop dunking Italian bread so delicious owner so friendly

Stopped in the Sage Restaurant after work because it was recommended by a business associate. This not my first visit to Sage having dined here once before, pre-covid-19. They offer outdoor dining and take-out now but I prefer indoor dining. We stopped for the take-out calling ahead. The order was waiting for us and we ate at a local park. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall on route 4 in Fairlawn and is easy to miss. I ordered the Penne Portobello. I prefer the Italian dressing and light on the dressing. It came just right. The preparation was with sun dried tomato, Portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach with a sprinkling of olive oil and garlic. Fresh ingredients prepared to order with lots of flavor. How can you beat that? If you love Italian food, this is a solid choice. read more

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We celebrated Mother's Day & three birthday's on May 12th at Sage. Waiter was fantastic & the staff is so accommodating. There were 14 in our party & everything went smoothly.Thanks for a wonderful time! .. read more

Stopped on a Tuesday night it was not that busy, the food was really good. Highly recommended if in the area. read more

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Went there on a whim for mom's birthday. Turned out to be a wonderful choice. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful, and made you feel like he was genuinely delighted that you came. Mom had pork chops murphy, and it could have fed two people. Delicious food, fast and friendly service! read more

My family and I eat here normally 10 times a year or so. Tonight I just had to stop midway through my delicious salad and give it the recognition it deserves. I have never had such crisp fresh lettuce before ever. Definitely recommend read more

Sage Restaurant - House salad - New American Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

I hadn't been here since it was called Campana. The food was great! I had a ceasar salad and stuffed rigatoni. The portion sizes were good. read more

Sage Restaurant - New American Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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I never knew this place was there. My husband wanted to take me out for my birthday and my brother suggested we go to Sage. From the outside it doesn't look like much but the inside is nicely decorated and roomy. I believe our waitress was Rebecca, very sweet and helpful. The staff was super nice. The food, amazing!!! We had Thai calamari to start that was so good! My husband had the Tuscany Ragù special and thought he would take some home but ended up eating the whole thing. It was that good! The salmon was awesome, served with carrots and rice. Tartufo for dessert!! We will definitely be back!!! read more

This is one of my families favorite places. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. A personal favorite is the Thai calamari and shrimp. I actually bring it to friends gatherings all the time because it is THAT GOOD. The servers always are so helpful and kind. Don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant. read more

My wife and I ate dinner at Sage Saturday evening. Service was good. we had mussels in red sauce , 2 salads, The Tuscan Ragu and Red Snapper Dinners with a side order of Broc. rob. Dinner was excellent. We will return in a few weeks. read more

Food was great! Had a large party for my mother in law's 100 th birthday and they accommodated it well! Service was great! Recommend the calamari with Thai sauce! read more

Large portions of fresh and tasty food. The seafood fra diavola was terrific and the cappuccino tartufo was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Shout out to our server, Kathy, who made the evening delightful. read more

My family and I absolutely love this place! We have all of our family parties here and the service is great! The owner is a very nice guy and makes sure all customers are happy. The food is delicious and my favorite appetizer is the Thai Calamari and the mussels!! The place has a lot of seating and if you have a big party they do a very good job of putting all the tables together, It's very living room style and great ambiance! You should definitely try it out, excellent Italian food!! read more

Food and service are extraordinarily good. Staff is always accommodating. We love the veal piccata, soups, and pasta

Two words: hidden gem! I must have driven by Sage numerous times while traveling on Route 4, never knowing the flavorful food my mouth was missing out on. Well no more! I came here with a party of 8, and thought it was great! The place is a decent size for being located in a strip mall, making good use of the table layout. The decor is simple yet classy, making you forget you are right off a highway. It's BYOB, so don't forget your favorite libation. We sure didn't as there was almost no room on the table for appetizers. We started with the Fried and Thai Calamari. The squid for both tasted super fresh and the Thai Calamari remained crispy after being tossed with it's delicious sauce (not spicy). We continued with the Muscle Special, the Shrimp Special (both served with bread-dipping flavorful sauces) and the Buratta Cheese for good measure. For my entree, I ordered the Tuscan Ragu - rigatoni pasta with yet another delicious sauce, short-rib, topped with ricotta & Parmesan cheese. The rigatoni was the perfect al dente and the short-rib fell apart at the touch of my fork. If my stomach was large enough, I would have joined the "clean plate club". All of this goodness for a reasonable price? That's a win in my book! Oh, and shout-out to Chef Lou and his staff, he knows flavor and they know good service! read more

Sage Restaurant - Tuscan Ragu special - New American Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

I was really looking forward to trying out this restaurant for Christmas Eve. I wasn't that impressed but I found some good points to it. It was a little bland for me. We went for an early dinner at 5 because that was the only spot they had open . It wasn't that busy when we got there but still waited ten minutes for our waiter to take our order. It also seemed like the food took forever to come out. We did really enjoy the appetizer of Thai shrimp it was delicious as a larger portion than we expected. My mom said the rice balls she had were very good as well. The calamari was also tasty very light not greasy at all. For entrees I had the shrimp sage it was ok, I hated the rice it was served with , very odd flavor to me although my boyfriend didn't mind it. At $30 for the dish I think they could have done a little better . My boyfriend loved the stuffed sole and my nephew said the chicken Parm was great. I also really did love the bread they served , a foccia with olives baked into it. Outstanding. I would go back to give it one more try because sometimes the service and food is better when it isn't a holiday. The environment was nice and clean but it did get very loud. There was plenty of parking . read more

Amazing food!!! Specialty dishes are incredible! All homemade food! Love this place!!! Waitress was so sweet as well! Highly reccomend!!!also nice place to have little party! We also do out Xmas party here every year! Try it it's sooo good!!! read more

The food is amazing I come here for me and my fiancés anniversary's, birthdays, and when my future in laws come up. The service is amazing the owner is super nice and employees. 100% recommend. Also BYOB. read more

Been going here for awhile.. just recently went for our 3 year anniversary.. Food is always excellent every time we go...I highly recommend the Thai calamari, Tuscan ragu ,Shrimp Sage, and the broccoli rabe.. also check the specials out.. just recently had the Mozzarella corrazza was amazing.. save some room for dessert too!! Darrin is the best waiter around.. always checks up on his tables to make sure everything is ok... Open Monday's.. which a lot of restaurants are closed on that day.. read more

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