I personally invite you to enjoy a special dining experience at La Baita Cucina Italiana, one of the finest restaurants in northern New Jersey. Our Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, chops, pasta, homemade desserts, and daily specials, all served impeccably by our attentive staff.

Our “bring your own bottle” policy allows you to complement your meal with your own choice of fine wines, while keeping the entire experience reasonably priced. Or, if you would prefer, we are proud to announce that we are one of the few restaurants in Northern New Jersey privileged to offer the award-winning wines from New Jersey’s own  Westfall Winery .

We also serve luncheon. We cater parties, and can accommodate up to 80 guests in a private room. And for those special occasions at home, we can prepare any of our dishes for takeout.

I look forward to seeing you soon here at La Baita!

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Please take advantage of our new feature,  Your Comments , to let us know what you think about dining here at La Baita, and to have a chance to win a 10% off gift certificate!

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La Baita Cucina Italiana now offers a special Early Bird Menu, available on Sundays from 1 to 4pm. Get a complete dinner for only $14.95 per person! Our prix-fixe daily Lunch Special is just $7.95!

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New Hours: La Baita is open for lunch and dinner on Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 10pm; on Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and on Sunday from 12 to 9pm. For parties, we are available on Mondays.

Ample free parking is available, with valet parking on weekends.

We accept all major credit cards.

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La Baita Cucina Italiana is pleased to offer gluten-free wheat products to customers who request them.

About Us

“La Baita” means “the refuge” in Italian, and this name captures perfectly the ambiance of this superb Italian restaurant, a retreat from a hectic world to a place where fine dining and attentive service abound.

Edwin Melgar began his career at Archers in Fort Lee, where he worked for 16 years in both the kitchen and the front. He then moved on to managing the famous Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack, and later he managed Abbraccio in Cliffside Park. In 2003, what had been Ruffino’s Restaurant in Butler became available, and Edwin saw the advantages of this location, easily accessible in the heart of Northern New Jersey. Thus, La Baita Cucina Italiana was born.

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Reviews

 Kinnelon-Butler Patch, January 2011 
 The Shopper’s Guide, February 2006 
 The Shopper’s Guide, April 2004 

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Our Dinner Menu shows the wide range of fine cuisine you can expect at La Baita. In addition, we typically have several daily specials. And we are always ready to meet your special requests.

Customer Comments

Read what customers have to say about the experience of dining at La Baita Cucina Italiana:

I have a great time in La Baita; great food,attentive service and the cozy atmosphere J.C., North Haledon

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My bridal shower was just hosted at La Baita last Sunday. The food was excellent and service was outstanding! Will have future events here!!! E.B., West Milford

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Went for the first time this past Saturday. The food was delicious. A great little place. I will definitely go back again. Can't wait to try some of the other specials. M.F., Wanaque

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So far, the greatest Italian "eats" in Northern Jersey...I've eaten at La Baita several times and I like the fact that its small, prices are fantastic, and I have yet to be disappointed with their specials and, of course, the Limoncello! G.M., West Milford

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Had a wonderful meal here this past Saturday Night! The food was wonderful..almost too reasonably priced and You don't get a HUGE meal which goes to waste!! We were here years ago but decided to try it again..Very glad we did! We will be back often and so will the other couple we brought with us!!! M.T., Kinnelon

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i am eat at la baita many times and the food is very good E.S., West Milford

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LsBiata has always been a favorite of mine - always a great meal, a lovely atmosphere, and a wonderful staff K.B., Kinnelon

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner there with my wine meet-up group. Food was wonderful! First time ther, won't be the last. Thank you R.B., Wanaque

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When i went to la Baita i was amazed. The service was incredible. The atmosphere was excellent. And the waiters were outstanding. Especially one waiter named Gerry. He attended me and my family so nice. He told the specials like it is. I had a great time at La Baita and i am hoping to come again very soon. F.J., Wanaque

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We had a great meal and a great time at La Baita on Sunday evening. The food was outstanding-the orecchiette with sweet sausage and the farfala with shrimp. For dessert the chocolate mousse cake the cannolli were delicious. We will highly recommend La Baita for the excellence in food, service and atmosphere. Thank you so much again for the very enjoyable experience. T&J.H., Andover

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This is not only the best local place, it is one of the best italian restaurants in New Jersey! I am a regular because the food is authentic and gourmet, and the prices are reasonable. Plus, Edwin and the entire staff are excellent. J.C., Kinnelon

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Your restaurant astounded me...I need to eat gluten-free, and it was just absolutely wonderful and inspiring to be able to have so many options! Usually, if a restaurant has gluten-free dining availale, it will be just one or at the most, two dishes. You provided so many choices! And what I selected was DELICIOUS. THANK YOU!! A.C., Vernon

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I can't believe that there's a restaurant as good as this just 20 min from our house. We were so happy to find you!!! C.G., Allendale

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Love it!! I had the Orecchietti Con Rabe my first night and I never order this...well it was awesome! If they have the artichoke for an appy..GET IT! L.S., Denville

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Had a great dinner and a great time going to La Biata for our anniversary- Love the food and athe atmosphere- Now planning a 50th anniversary for my parents and hope to have it at La Biata! J.M., Kinnelon

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We've eaten there twice and the food was delicious. Thank you so much for the vegetarian options. Only one tiny suggestion - would it be possible to put the specials on a board or print them out? I couldn't understand the server over the music and exuberant guests. Best Italian food I've ever had in the USA. L.D., Bloomingdale

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Why didn't any one tell me about this place before?! I had the pork osso bucco. It was fabulous!! The service was great, and the setting is lovely. Will be back often. L.M., Ringwood

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This restaurant is one of the best that I've been to in a longtime! Great food, great service, great atmosphere...can't wait to go back! D.S., Butler

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Love the restaurant so much that we keep bringing new friends there and they also give the place an A+. M.G., West Milford

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Love your restaurant. Food is excellent and so is the service. Have been coming here for a long time. Edwin is great and very accommidating. Will be back again and again. S.M., Wanaque

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We absolutely loved your restaurant. The food was great and so was the service. Can't wait to come back! P.K., Oak Ridge

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Nice atmosphere, wonderful staff and excellent food. Also enjoy the talented guitar/singer when he is there. Always a positive dining experience at La Baita. M.G., West Milford

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My sister loved your food and I am looking forward to coming there for the first time and I am sure not the last time either. J.T., West Milford

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As usual another enjoyable dinner at LaBaita this weekend. The remodeled dinning room was great looking and the staff as usual was so attentive. The food DELICIOUS! K&B.P., Butler

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labaita is really the best restaurant you can go to it has the best food,and it has good service,and they serve you fast! everytime i go i have a nice time no food is better then in labaita D.M., Fairview

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Me and my family love this restaurant, we've made it a tradition to come every year for Thanksgiving dinner. The food is excellent and the atomosphere is relaxed and cozy. You can take your time and they never rush you. K.S., Ringwood

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We eat here at least once a week and have never been disappointed..we never even look at the menu since the specials are always so delicious...but we also love the veal parm. Best Italian food in this area by far. R.N., Kinnelon

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We have eaten here many times and never been disapointed. The food is consitantly good and Edwin and his wait staff are the best. T.S., Kinnelon

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I have to say that I have yet to have a bad meal or dinning experience here. The Penne Ala Vodka is the best I have ever had (besides my wifes) and I try it every where I go. Compliments to the chef. J.B., Pompton Plains

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Every meal I have at La Baita is a memorable one and last night was no exception. The scallop appetizer they had on special melted in your mouth. The tomato sauce for the Rigatoni Siciliana was perfect and the pasta was al dente. As always the service was top-notch and the ambiance is very cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend your establishment to all my family and friends. D.A., Wayne

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My boyfriend and I go to La Baita each year for our anniversary. We wouldn't choose anywhere else. The food is amazing and service is so kind. A.R., West Milford

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my wife and I have been here 3 times since we moved to Riverdale a few months ago. great food and great service!!! Can't wait to go back for more escargot!!! T.K., Riverdale

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A very pleasant Surprise !!!! We just happen to stumble upon this restaurant during a drive by and have been back several times since. Great food and Service. Keep up the great work !!!! G.G., Manhattan

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labaita is the greatest restraunt they have great service and delicious food especially the pasta and salad Daniella M, Fairview

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This place is special!!!:the food,the service and the ambiance were wonderful!I can't wait to go again! Thanks so much to Edwin and Jimmy for being so accomidating to my husband and the 'BABY'.:)Hope to see you all,SOON! L. & J. O., Wyckoff

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Once again, La Baita proved to be a one of kind restaurant - excellent food, friendly service and just an all around wonderful time. My cousin and his fiance were visiting from California and we didn't even offer another choice other then your restaurant - They loved everything about it and can't wait to come back when they visit at Christmas!! We have told our family and friends about the great food, service, and atmosphere and they have shared the 'raves' about how great La Baita is - The news is spreading fast with their friends and families as well!!! Keep up the GREAT work. L.G., Butler

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We have been eating at La Baita for several years now and we love it! It is the only restaurant we have ever eaten at where we have loved every dish ordered. The service is always excellent too. L.C., Ringwood

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I just started going there since I started working right around the corner. What a gem! This cozy restaurant makes any occasion feel special without being over the top in your wallet. Every dish I've tried so far, is better than the last one and I can't pick a favorite. I.L., Wayne

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My husband and I have enjoyed your wonderful restaurant for over two years. Your staff is friendly and accomodating and your mozzarella en carrozza is to die for. We have never had a less then great experience. L.R., Butler

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Again, we spent a special occasion at La Baita last night. Everything was delicious. Especially the Mozzarella in Carrozza appetizer. I like to try something different each time, but I will definitely get that again. L.D., Butler

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Cozy, delicious food, friendly service; what more can you ask for. La Baita has won a place in our dinner out weekends. C.A.P, Butler

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What a great meal! My husband, myself and two daughters tried your restaurant for the first time. The wait staff was attentive and we all had different appetizers and entrees and each one was delicious. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends to enjoy with us. M.E., Wayne

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La Baita is my family's favorite restaurant! I have yet to be disappointed with anything I have ordered there. If you love fresh, great Italian Food, this is the place to go! A.M., Butler

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The food is wonderful, try the Squid over greens. B.M., Pompton Plains

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La Baita has good food. So why don't you come to La Baita and eat food. And the owner is nice his name is Edwin Melgar. I hope you like the owner and the food. have a nice time at La Baita. D.M., West Paterson (age 7)

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My husband and I have been dining at La Baita for over two years and have never had anything but a wonderful experience. Everyone we bring or refer has had nothing but rave reviews about the food and the service. We buy all our holiday gift certificates here to show everyone what great food and a warm, cozy atmosphere La Baita has! And the best part - they’re in walking distance from our home!! L.G., Butler

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This was a wonderful experience: attentive service and delicious food. I can’t wait to come back! L.S., Bloomingdale

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I had a great time at LaBiata, the food was great!!! D.S., Wanaque

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Take advantage of the wonderful figs/gorgonzola/prosciutto/melon appetizer. It’s fabulous, and they’ll have it for only another month. A.H., West Milford

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Expires Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Directions

La Baita Cucina Italiana is easily accessible, in the heart of Northern New Jersey.

From Route 287

Exit at Exit 53. Turn left onto Hamburg Turnpike. Go 1.5 miles to a fork in the road. Go left at the fork. La Baita is 0.2 miles ahead on the right.

From Route 23

Turn north (into Butler) at Kiel Avenue (at the Meadtown Shopping Center). Go 0.9 miles to a stop sign. Turn left and cross the train tracks. Turn right. La Baita is 100 yards ahead on the left.

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