Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Millburn: 5:57 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (973) 379-8989 to confirm.
About Cara Mia
Cara Mia is an Italian restaurant you'll find at 194 Essex St in Millburn, New Jersey. It's part of our guide to 14 restaurants, cafes and bars in Millburn. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
Cara Mia is open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 4 days of the week.
The menu we have on file lists 89 items across 8 sections, including Accompaniments (3Rd Party), Soup (3Rd Party), Appetizer (3Rd Party), Salad (3Rd Party), and Entrees (3Rd Party). Listed prices range from $8.34 to $68.34, with a typical item around $17.87. You will find options like Parmesan Risotto, Escarole And Bean, and Grilled Shrimp.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (973) 379-8989 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Italian Restaurant
- Address
- 194 Essex St, Millburn, NJ 07041
- Phone
- (973) 379-8989
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 89 items · $8.34–$68.34
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Italian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cara Mia’s weekday schedule with 174 other Italian restaurants in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:15 PM.
In total it is open about 45 hours a week, 15 hours fewer than the local median of 60. 90% of Italian restaurants in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Cara Mia is one of them.
Compared with 174 other Italian restaurants in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Italian restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 83 menus with 6,196 priced items from Italian restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $16.99, and half of all items are priced between $12.00 and $24.95.
At Cara Mia the median listed price is $17.87, close to the typical $16.99 for Italian restaurants in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 39% | $12.00 |
| Fried Calamari | 36% | $16.99 |
| Chicken Parmigiana | 33% | $23.97 |
| Tiramisu | 31% | $10.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 30% | $22.00 |
| Shrimp Scampi | 29% | $27.95 |
| Cannoli | 25% | $8.47 |
| Penne Vodka | 23% | $19.00 |
Calculated from 83 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cara Mia there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 17 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), Chinese (2), Bakeries & Desserts (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
Cara Mia is the only Italian restaurant within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Artie's, 2.6 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanCommon Lot< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiSushi Zero< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsMochimoly< 0.1 mi
- ChineseMs. Lin Chinese Cuisine< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Italian restaurant
Italian restaurants in the US span two related traditions: Italian-American cooking – red sauce, chicken parmigiana, baked ziti and generous portions that grew out of immigrant neighborhoods – and regional Italian cooking that follows the menus of Rome, Tuscany, Sicily or Emilia-Romagna more closely, often with fresh pasta made in house.
What to order
- Fresh pasta – look for dishes marked “house-made”
- Chicken or eggplant parmigiana – the Italian-American classic
- Antipasti or burrata – good for sharing at the start of the meal
- Risotto – made to order, so expect a short wait
Good to know
- Weekend dinners at popular Italian restaurants often need a reservation.
- Ask about the daily specials – fish and fresh pasta specials are often the kitchen’s best work.
- Many Italian-American restaurants offer half portions of pasta or family-style platters for groups.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cara Mia's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Cara Mia open on Sunday?
Yes, Cara Mia is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Cara Mia located?
Cara Mia is located at 194 Essex St, Millburn, NJ 07041.
What is the phone number of Cara Mia?
You can call Cara Mia at (973) 379-8989.
Does Cara Mia offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cara Mia offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cara Mia?
The typical price range at Cara Mia is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $8.34 to $68.34.
Does Cara Mia take reservations?
Yes, Cara Mia accepts reservations.
Is Cara Mia wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Cara Mia open late?
Yes – Cara Mia is open until 10 PM or later on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Cara Mia?
There are 17 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cara Mia. Nearby options include Common Lot (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and Sushi Zero (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Italian restaurants near Cara Mia?
None within a mile. The closest is Artie's, 2.6 mi away.
How much do Italian restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 83 menus with 6,196 priced items from Italian restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $16.99, and half of all items are priced between $12.00 and $24.95.
