Battello, Jersey City, NJ: A Restaurant Review
Battello
502 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ
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Battello Restaurant Highlights
Fare: New American with an Italian-influenced menu
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Well executed seasonal menu, creatively prepared using quality ingredients
Service: Friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.
Ambiance/Decor: Upscale industrial vibe with stunning views of the lower Manhattan skyline.
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Note: Four-star Rating System from 1/2 star = poor to 4 stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy upscale dining with stunning ambiance in a casual, high energy setting
Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who prefer a low key, casual, setting with traditional family style menu served in huge portions
Recommended dishes: When available, The Lobster Risotto w/ butter poached lobster, artichoke barigoule, robiola risotto, & shellfish glaze; The Prome Hanger Steak W/ roasted broccoli rabe, beef fat torta, mushroom-cippolini ragu, and. red wine beurre rouge; and The Squid Ink Torchio w/ octopus & king crab guazzetto, spicy pomodoro, & citrus pangrattato
Liquor: Full bar service with a vibrant bar scene and an extensive variety of specialty cocktails, domestic & international wines, & beers
Battello is a remarkable chef-driven casual dining restaurant set on a Jersey City pier, offering breathtaking views of the Lower Manhattan skyline.
Co-owned and operated by Managing Partner Cory Checket and Executive Chef Ryan DePersio, Battello delivers an elevated dining experience.
Cory Checket, a certified sommelier, oversees the restaurant’s beverage program, curating an exceptional selection of wines and cocktails.
Chef DePersio, a graduate of the New York Restaurant School, refined his culinary expertise at renowned establishments, including the four-star Jean-Georges in NYC and the legendary Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, Italy. His talent has earned him features on the Today Show, Food Network, and Tony Tantillo’s Table. In addition to Battello, he operates Fascino in Montclair, NICO Kitchen + Bar in Newark, and The Kitchen Step in Jersey City.
At Battello, Chef DePersio crafts a well-executed, seasonally evolving New American menu with Italian influences. Fresh seafood and house-made pasta take center stage, embodying his “Italian without borders” philosophy.
The restaurant’s striking design features high exposed ceilings, wooden beams, and elegant open spaces, with walls of glass jars subtly dividing dining areas. Guests can enjoy two stylish bars, a lounge with live entertainment, and, during warmer months, an outdoor patio. One dining room features massive doors that open up, offering a spectacular sunset view over the skyline.
Battello is also a premier venue for private events, accommodating both intimate and large-scale gatherings. The main dining room, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, provides an unparalleled waterfront experience. For smaller events, the Wine Cellar offers an intimate, enclosed space for up to 16 guests.
Battello is open seven days/week, for Lunch & Dinner and for Brunch Saturday & Sunday
(updated: April 2024)
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