If you like fondue, the Melting Pot offers a variety of cheese and chocolate fondue selections. A chain restaurant, the Melting Pot features a menu with both a la carte and multiple-course meal options. Try a fish, chicken, steak or vegetarian dish prepared in one of the restaurant's four styles: coq au vin, court bouillon, bourguignonne or mojo style. Following your entrée, enjoy a chocolate fondue dessert. A selection of specialty wines and cocktails rounds out the menu.
The Melting Pot
831 Route 10
Pine Plaza Shopping Center
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 428-5400
meltingpot.com
Winner of "Wine Spectator's" Award of Excellence for its wine cellar, Il Capriccio is an Italian fine dining establishment in the heart of Whippany. Sample the Tortelloni Gorgonzola e Noci, Ahi Tuna "Agrodolce" with Sicilian Caponata or Veal Principessa amid the romantic ambience of Tuscan decor. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, you can listen to a live piano player while you eat. If you are staying in Whippany for a long visit, be sure to check out the cooking classes offered by Il Capriccio's chef.
Il Capriccio
633 Rt. 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-9175
ilcapriccio.com
Nikko Japanese Restaurant offers its diners a variety of culinary selections, including sushi and sashimi. Tempt your palate with some tempura, teriyaki, agemono, nabe, soba or udon, or simply enjoy a glass of hot sake with your meal. Nikko features both vegetarian and nonvegetarian options. A traditional Japanese style "tatami" room, where you sit on the floor to eat, is available for use during regular dining hours or for private parties.
Nikko Japanese Restaurant
881 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 428-0787
nikkonj.com
