4.7
- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
$150.00 per person
1 - 7 people
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September 28, 2026
Ristorante MV in Bernardsville brings the Vitiello family’s generations of Italian cooking to a historic former horse stable, emphasizing fresh ingredients, house-made pasta and a welcoming atmosphere. The article also highlights signature dishes such as Rigatoni Bolognese and the restaurant’s Italian wine selection.
Published in City Lifestyle
July 8, 2025
The Bernardsville restaurant has become a celebrity favorite, with regulars and reservations including Kevin Jonas, Mike Tyson and Eli Manning. Its owners make food in-house and hired full-time private security, with a rule that diners not approach celebrity guests at their tables.
Published in New Jersey 101.5
July 2, 2025
The Bernardsville restaurant has become a popular destination for celebrities, with private security helping protect diners’ privacy. It makes its pastas, sauces, mozzarella, bread and desserts in-house and is praised by its co-owner for attracting both high-profile guests and loyal local regulars.
Published in Central New Jersey News
July 2, 2025
The photo gallery shows celebrities and other notable figures who have dined at Ristorante MV, including Mike Tyson, Eli Manning, the Jonas family, and Gov. Phil Murphy.
Published in Central New Jersey News
Saturday nights are a standout, guests note “there is a style to a Saturday night for dinner, ” making it a great choice for a stylish evening out.
For families, yes, staff are welcoming and the manager even mentioned arranging a high chair for returning little ones.
Portions tend to be large, guests describe the servings as generous and shareable.
Yes, Ristorante MV is well suited to a romantic evening, with guests praising its intimate lighting, thoughtful table spacing, wine list and special-occasion (Valentine's/anniversary) experiences.
Yes, Ristorante MV has an outdoor patio that guests have enjoyed, noted for lots of plants, flowers and a little Fiat 500.
Ristorante MV feels upbeat and modern with a stylish bar and a warm, inviting dining room; the main room’s historic fieldstone and holiday lighting give it a romantic, elegant air while the upstairs trattoria and bar are livelier.
Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests note they dress up a touch for special occasions or date nights.
For a lively weekend vibe, Ristorante MV really comes alive on Saturday evenings, guests note the upstairs trattoria and weekend nights can be quite energetic; for a calmer, quicker experience try an earlier Friday dinner (one guest’s 5:45 pm Friday seating ran smoothly).
Yes, guests describe Ristorante MV as suitable for family nights, and staff have even mentioned high chairs for young children, giving it a welcoming family-friendly feel.
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