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What a great way to begin our twentieth year, with our highest Zagat scores ever!
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Stage Left offers private dining!

Ideal for holiday parties, corporate dinners, celebrations and weddings. Dinner menus start at $49. Read more >>

Since Stage Left opened in 1992, we have been ranked among the best restaurants in the state.

The extraordinary cuisine is matched by an equally extraordinary wine list. "Best of Award of Excellence" by The Wine Spectator.

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Catherine Lombardi

Exquisite Italian-American food in a casual setting. More >>

“I’ve told so many people that [Restaurant Guys Radio] is basically Car Talk for Food, and I mean that in the most positive way. I don’t know how often you guys listen to Car Talk but that’s quite a compliment.” >> Listen: hi | lo

--Charlie Trotter


Best of Award of Excellence
1994-2011
Meet Me at the Heldrich
The Heldrich, right across the street is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. It’s a world-class hotel and the people who run it are great. Why not stay in New Brunswick in conjunction with any of our events or even just a dinner getaway? We would be happy to help you with room reservations.
Valet Parking
$10-$15
Lunch or Dinner
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