The Cozy Restaurant In New Jersey That’s Perfect For An Intimate Dinner

New Jersey is a great place for a night out - but a romantic night out might be a little trickier. So many of our restaurants are hotspots in every sense of the word. They often feel like big parties, packed every night and as loud as you'd expect. And while that's great most nights, a romantic night out calls for something else. We found maybe the most romantic restaurant in New Jersey in the small South Jersey town of Hammonton. Annata Wine Bar is a local institution, a Tuscan-influenced Italian restaurant boasting great food, great music, and a massive wine list perfectly suited for tasting and sipping. While it's not a tiny restaurant, it has the feeling of transporting you to another place and time - and that's exactly the kind of thing we like to see when picking a place for a special night out.

Annata Wine Bar is located on the main street of Hammonton, and it's a hidden gem.

This Tuscan-influenced wine bar serves up elevated Italian cuisine in a unique atmosphere that feels like a trip to Italy.

The airy dining room offers a lot of light inside and is roomy enough to have private conversations on a date.

The menu is familiar yet always has a few twists. Fill your table with some antipasti for the table to start.

Hearty Italian specials like meatballs, pasta, risotto, and flatbreads are all on offer with some great flavors.

For those who have a big appetite, there are some hearty meat plates. The steaks here are excellent.

This is a wine bar, of course, so a flight of Italian wines is the perfect way to finish a night here.

If you're visiting during warmer weather, a spot out on the romantic patio might be the perfect place to enjoy dinner.

Have you visited Annata Wine Bar in Hammonton? Let us know what you thought, ate, and drank - and also tell us your pick for the best romantic restaurant in New Jersey in the comments section! You can see the full menu on the Annata Wine Bar website, and the Annata Wine Bar Facebook page will keep you updated on the latest specials. While you're in Hammonton, keep an eye out for DiMeo Farms - one of the best u-pick blueberry farms in the state - even if it's not the season, they sell frozen blueberries and blueberry plants. And if Hammonton is part of a romantic getaway, check into the nearby Hampton Inn and Suites Vineland for a good night's sleep.