Bell's Mansion

A hidden Gem. Portions A+ Service A+++ Prices A++ Atmosphere Moved here from just outside NYC in 2016, searched for restaurants thousands of times- not once has Bells come up in google results. Found it a month ago, been there 3 times already. Love this place. Kielbasa; the best I've ever had. Anywhere. Grew up surrounded by polish meat markets in Clifton's Athenia section. Stuffed Cabbage; you know this came from someone's grandma. But its been refined so much that it's different from what you typically imagine. It's a very clean, light, pleasant dish. Meatballs. They're done right. Meatloaf mix, taste like theres some sear, but light, tender, and finished in a homemade marinara (Lil sweet). Satay; too sweet for me. Sauce overpowers everything. (But the sauce ain't bad..) Coconut shrimp; very mild pleasant flavor, left tails on before battering and couldn't tell what's what after frying- had to spit'em out. Could do better. Coconut sauce is very delicate, too much shredded coconut texture in dish as whole. BBQ ribs; tomato based sauce. The execution is good, but not for you if expecting traditional American BBQ. I would not order them. Bells Ribeye; freakin huge. If your expectations are in line- its awesome. But dont expect a NYC style steak- salted & seared. This is unseasoned and grilled with a little grill/flame flavor and no heavy sear. It was cooked BEAUTIFULLY though. However, carrot side was pretty boring. Chicken joshua; this is a big no-go. Waitress said it was most popular out of the teo options I asked about, but it was a whole Thick ch8cken breastfeeding thst I'd impossible to cook evenly without turning to shoe leather, and that is exactly why my steak knife had met its ma5ch here. Side salad was just like that container of greens from shoprite, mostly looked good but had lots of totally pushed out rotten leaves mixed in and was in no way getting eaten. Overall, not their strong suit- avoid. Cheesecake; mom's a French culinary pastry arts grad, and she loved it. Flourish choc cake; not bad. They use Hershey's syrup- thats gotta go & get replaced with ganache, passionfruit coulis or somethin to match thr rest of the restaurant. Its not doing the place justice.

- Matt A -

Beautiful atmosphere! Kind servers but slow. The food was spotty. The bread was fresh and delicious. The zucchini sticks were too thick with the batter falling off. I ordered duck, which is one of my favorite, was sadly overcooked chewy and served cold. Meanwhile, my wife ordered the Ossobucco with risotto that was excellent! I believe they would improve their quality if they shorten the menu and focus on their expertise.

- Guillermo Miguel Perez-Santalla -

My husband and I with another couple dined on 12/5/25. We couldn’t say enough about the great entrees we enjoyed! I had the sea bass absolutely delicious! My hubby had the duck breast special which was also yummy! The couple with us had the kielbasa appy which he said “was so good it didn’t even need mustard”! The lobster pappardell also received a great review! We were in town for a wedding, if we lived locally this would be our go to place! The service was also professional and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!

- Patricia & James -

Celebrating my Daughter’s Bridal Shower here. They went above and beyond. It was a beautiful experience for all our our guest, especially my daughter. We had 33 guest . They were so nice and attentive to us.

- Laura Catli -

So fun fact, this place is haunted. I am known to be a jokester sometimes in the local guide community but this is not a fib. The waitress told us after we asked. Now, that’s a little concerning. The food was great. The service was spectacular. But I just hope that none of the spirits have stayed with me. I recommend not eating a lot of the bread because when my meal came I felt extremely nauseous and could not finish my dish. I’m not celiac or gluten sensitive, it was everyone at my table, and of course, I just had to eat the most bread and ask for another basket. Oh gluttonous me. I should’ve been more sensible. But guess what, the next day I got to eat my meal because I got a box to take it home in, so basically it was a 2-1 special.

- Stephen -

Favorite place ever! It always feels like home. My family and I had early dinner. Their steak (Ribeye) was tasty. I have become a fan of the red snapper and the seafood stew as well. Our server Lala was excellent and very attentive. She gave us delicious recommendations. Definitely a MUST every time I visit Stanhope. Bell’s Mansion brings the most delicious food, drinks and atmosphere. Can’t forget the Nalewka after dinner shot on the house!

- Dafne Atencio -

⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Truly Outstanding Dining Experience! Everything about this meal was exceptional—from the moment I sat down to the very last bite. The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the breaded cutlet topped with creamy mozzarella, fresh tomato, and a rich balsamic glaze—it was crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The fresh salad on the side was just the right complement. The service was just as impressive—friendly, attentive, and made me feel genuinely welcome. I already can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and a great atmosphere!

- Melissa Graziano -

My husband and I had our wedding at Bell’s Mansion and it was absolutely perfect in every way! From the moment we walked through the doors of this beautiful old mansion, we knew it was exactly what we were looking for. Cozy, warm, comfortable, and tastefully appointed with vintage decor in every room, Bell’s was the perfect venue for our small wedding gathering of 26 guests. And then there is the food!!!!!! WOW is all I can say - everything was absolutely delicious and the homemade bread was probably the best I’ve ever had in my life! The staff was incredible, and I have to thank Lala especially for her warmth and absolute perfection in handling our wedding day service! All of our guests are still raving about how much they loved Bell’s Mansion and my husband and I could not be happier with how perfect our wedding day was! Thank you again to Lala and the entire staff at Bell’s for making our wedding day so wonderful! We plan on coming back for our one-year anniversary and I can’t wait!

- Helena Noelle -