Water & Wine Ristorante, nestled at 141 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ, offers an exquisite fine dining experience enriched by breathtaking views of Watchung Lake. Patrons rave about the attentive, knowledgeable service, with many highlighting exceptional servers like Bill and Jackie, who enhance the cozy atmosphere with their warm hospitality.
The culinary delights here stand out, featuring dishes like the crab cake appetizer, grilled octopus, and an array of delectable pasta options. Many reviews emphasize the flavors and presentation, with diners expressing particular fondness for specialties like the burrata with honey-glazed figs and the indulgent Water & Wine "Fricassee" dessert, a refreshing blend of sorbets and mixed berries.
Valet parking, a must on busy evenings, adds a touch of class, while the inviting ambiance ensures a memorable experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a romantic dinner, Water & Wine Ristorante proves to be a destination worth returning to, as echoed by satisfied customers eager to revisit this gem.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Valet parking
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Reviews For Water & Wine Ristorante
Suzette Sequeira
Jun 23,2025
What a lovely dinner experience at The Water & Wine Restaurant ! Beautiful views overlooking the Watchung Lake! The service was top notch! Our Server Bill was exemplary! He was very knowledgeable about the menu, answered our questions and made recommendations! Thank you Bill!! The entire team was attentive, poured our drinks, checked in on us, cleaned the crumbs off the table. Truly a fine dining experience! High compliments to the Chef and Kitchen Brigade!!! Delicious cuisine! We ordered from the Specials and regular menu. Every dish was well prepared and presented! My favorite was the crab cake appetizer! And creme brulee!! Looking forward to returning. We made reservations. The restaurant quickly filled up so recommend making reservations. Parking- only valet parking on site on a Friday night. After dinner, we took a little stroll to The Watchun Lake Park and saw the water damn. It was a great night!
Mickster
Jun 16,2025
I took my wife for our anniversary and had an excellent experience. The service is excellent. The food tastes amazing. The atmosphere is very relaxing. We ordered the crab meat cocktail and grilled octopus appetizer to start. I ordered the lamb chops and my wife ordered tagliatelle pescatore. I must say, the food was excellent. Flavors were there. We will definitely come back again to dine. Service is excellent. Parking is valet only.
Christine
Jun 14,2025
Just WOW! What a great experience from the moment I drove into the parking lot! The gentlemen working valet were very friendly and kind which immediately brightened my mood. Upon entering, the hostess immediately took us to our table. The restaurant is cozy & so beautiful. The windows looking out really set the mood and make the ambiance feel luxurious. Now, for the food! We ordered the burrata with honey glazed figs as an appetizer & the chicken gianbotta & filet mignon for our entrees. All 3 items were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. For drinks, we had the Spring Bliss Sangria & Plum Role - both were strong and yummy. The star of the show for me was the dessert. We ordered the Water & Wine "Fricassee" which is an assortment of sorbets and mixed berries & oh my goodness. It was BEYOND delicious!! So refreshing & tasty. Definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. 10/10 recommend trying it out! Lastly, I’d like to give a shout out to our server Jackie. She was so personable, pleasant and attentive the entire time. She definitely added to our awesome experience. I’ll 100% be back!
Adrienne Quadrel
Jun 12,2025
We've been to Water &. Wine many times for dinner and everything has always been wonderful! This past Sunday we celebrated my daughter's baby shower here and everything was above and beyond my expectations! I cannot say enough about Rita, the event coordinator that we worked with. She was always pleasant to speak with, had excellent communication, and always responded to me quickly. She worked with me patiently on menu options and had the room set up for us in a way that worked perfect for our event. The maitre d and staff that served us for the party were all incredible as well. So pleasant and on top of everything! And on top of all of that the atmosphere is just beautiful. I highly recommend having an event/party here!
Nancy Bolden
May 12,2025
I have eaten at this restaurant twice! The food is delicious! Pasta is delicious. A variety of bread on the table. Wait staff very accommodating. Children friendly. Valet parking. Beautiful view over looking the lake.
Susan Bruno
May 4,2025
My husband and celebrated our anniversary here, and we fully enjoyed our special night out. The service, food and atmosphere were all wonderful. We don't come often, only on special occasions and we weren't disappointed.
Michele Garone Gersten
Apr 28,2025
Had the pre-fix menu for lunch. The food was excellent and so delicious. My friend & I split two appetizers. The stuffed mushrooms, & the garlic shrimp. Sorry I forgot to take a picture!! They put olives on the table, which we didn't eat, and hot bread with butter & olive oil. We both had short ribs, mashed potatoes with string beans & nice brown gravy! Dessert was also included. I had a dark chocolate granache with whipped cream & my friend had cream brulee, & we split both! All for 38 each. We both had two large, strong sangrias that were 15 each. Will definitely return!!
Dianne Bennett
Apr 22,2025
We went to Water and Wine and the food was absolutely amazing! We had a table near the window overlooking the lake and it was so romantic. The portions were huge. Even my husband was impressed with the portions and he is a hearty eater. The service was impeccable. Georgia was our server and she was fantastic. She was extremely attentive and did not miss a beat. We are definitely going back and I will definitely ask to.be seated in Georgia's section again.
Reviews For Water & Wine Ristorante