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  Many folks opt to bring their own alcoholic beverages to dinner. It is not only cheaper but convenient if you want something particular to your tastes. It is quite popular for Italian restaurants to encourage the guest to bring their own beer, especially in New Jersey. New Jersey boasts quite a few fantastic locations. From traditional Italian settings that transport you to Italy, to Italian food infused with an American feel, Italian BYOB eateries are easily found in New Jersey.
  
  

Aquila Cucina Italiana

• Enjoy good food in a relaxed atmosphere at Aquila. You can choose from the menu or go for the prefixed three-course meal. Gamberi Aquila, Pacific Coast Tilapia, Grilled Atlantic Salmone, Piccata Di Vitello Al Limone, Penne Alla Vodka and Gamberi d'Angeli al Pomodoro are among the many dishes offered.
  
  Aquila
  
  30 South Street
  
  New Providence
  
  NJ 07974
  
  908-464-8383
  
  aquilarestaurant.com
  
  

Basilico

• Basilico is an Italian restaurant which has a New York feel about it. Delicious North Italian cuisine is served in this restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and energetic. Smoking is not permitted.
  
  Basilico
  
  324 Millburn Avenue
  
  Millburn
  
  NJ 07041
  
  973-379-7020
  
  basilicomillburn.com
  
  

Bay Ave Trattoria

• Modestly sized, this Italian storefront eatery offers delicious food and home made desserts. Italian-American cuisine is the chef's forte. Take-away and catering are also offered.
  
  122 Bay Avenue (Cornwell St.)
  
  Highlands
  
  NJ 07732
  
  732-872-9800
  
  bayavetrattoria.com
  
  

Il Mondo Vecchio

• This trendy and popular restaurant offers great food and a good service. It has been running successfully for twenty years and is rated at three and a half stars.
  
  Il Mondo Vecchio
  
  72 Main St. (Central Ave.)
  
  Madison
  
  NJ 07940
  
  973-301-0024
  
  ilmondovecchio.com
  
  

Luca's Ristorante

• Traditional authentic Italian cuisine is served in Luca's Ristorante, which opened in 1994. Home made pastas and other special dishes like Chicken Pulcinella, Mozzarella Di Bufala, Fico in Camicia, Veal Epomeo, Shrimp Amalfi and Gnocchi Di Spinaci Genovese are prepared with special imported ingredients as well as freshest simple ingredients.
  
  Luca's Ristorante
  
  2019 State Route 27
  
  Somerset
  
  NJ 08873
  
  732-297-7676
  
  lucasristorante.com
  
  

Monticello Bistro at Red Bank

• Pasta, brick oven pizzas and bistro burgers are some of the dishes you will find on the menu in this bistro café.
  
  Monticello Bistro at Red Bank
  
  67 Broad Street
  
  Red bank
  
  NJ 07701
  
  732--450--0255
  
  monticelloatredbank.com
  
  

Paisano's

• Gourmet dining, with delicious food made of the freshest ingredients is promised at Paisano's. Only home made pasta is served at the restaurant. Unique delicious pasta dishes are served here.
  
  Paisano's
  
  132 Park Ave
  
  Rutherford
  
  NJ 07070
  
  201-935-5755