Waterfront Dining with Manhattan Views
Waterfront Dining with Manhattan Views Perched at the end of a Hudson River pier, Battello offers unbeatable skyline vistas—especially at sunset when golden light floods the glass-walled dining room. The semi-outdoor terrace (a popular wedding venue!) glows under string lights, making every meal feel stupidly romantic. While the seafood-focused Italian dishes aren’t mind-blowing, the ambiance elevates everything. Why You’ll Love It Views: Direct line-of-sight to Manhattan’s skyline. 🌆 Vibes: Equal parts date-night and special occasion. Seafood: Reliably fresh, though not revolutionary. What We Ordered 🍞 HOUSEMADE POTATO & ONION FOCACCIA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ Pillowy bread + truffle honey butter = carb heaven. 🧀 PECORINO ZEPPOLE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fried cheese dough balls with 24-month Parm ham + spicy honey. Sweet-salty perfection. 🥩 PRIME BEEF TARTARE ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good, but overshadowed by better tartares in NYC. Coffee oil + chili = interesting twist. 🦐 SHRIMP COCKTAIL ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Classic chilled shrimp with zingy lemon cocktail sauce. 🦞 SPICY LOBSTER RISOTTO ARRABBIATA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Creamy, saffron-kissed rice with tender lobster bits. Subtle heat 🌶️. 🐟 BRANZINO & SEAFOOD PESCATORE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Buttery branzino + Sardinian fregola pasta = seafood symphony. 🥟 RICOTTA GNOCCHI ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ Pillowy dumplings in sausage ragù—hearty but heavy. Swap for pasta if carb-wary. Final Notes 📍 Battello 502 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 💰 ~$70–100 pp (views included 😉) #NYCViews #HudsonRiverEats #NJHiddenGem #DateNightNJ #SeafoodLover #WaterfrontDining