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1. Fig & Tomato
4.2
Awesome(220)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hillsdale
Booked 12 times today
Welcome to Fig & Tomato! We are a family-owned and operated BYO Italian European Kitchen located in the heart of Hillsdale, New Jersey. Our mission is to provide first class hospitality while celebrating Italy's vibrant culinary cuisine. We encourage an atmosphere where guests can meet, share and enjoy! Come with an appetite and relish in the atmosphere!
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2. Mezza
4.8
Exceptional(1014)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Westwood
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to MEZZA, where our Chef Richard Puli brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean cuisine to life with a modern flair! Each dish is crafted from scratch with the freshest ingredients, reflecting our dedication to culinary excellence.Our passion for flavor and freshness shines in every recipe. From Mediterranean classics to innovative American creations, every bite at MEZZA is a celebration.Step into our expanded space, where elegance meets charm. Enchanting aromas welcome you, promising a culinary journey like no other. With ample room to unwind, MEZZA invites you to savor every moment.MEZZA isn't just a restaurant; it's a recipient of numerous awards, honoring our commitment to excellence. Plus, it's BYOB, allowing you to pair your favorite wine with our exquisite dishes. We look forward to welcoming you and treating you to an extraordinary culinary adventure, where each bite is a discovery!
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3. Donatella's Ristorante
4.3
Awesome(924)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Closter
Booked 8 times today
Donatella's Ristorante is located in Harrington Park, NJ.
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4. Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern
4.5
Awesome(1510)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ho-Ho-Kus
Booked 24 times today
The historic Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern was fully restored and reopened on December 8, 2009 following a $1.5 million renovation overseen by its new owners. Ho-Ho-Kus residents, Gordon and Laurie Hamm.A local landmark and beloved culinary institution, this historic and charming neighborhood gem has quickly become a favorite among locals, and serves up American classics in a cozy inviting atmosphere, complete with an original fireplace in each of our seven unique dining spaces, two full service bars, and bluestone outdoor patio and fireplace! Explore your culinary side with our seasonal menus, or try the regional, and international craft and session brews, hand crafted cocktails, and the versatility of AV-equipped private rooms for your special milestone, baby, bridal celebration, or corporate meeting. An 8-time winner of Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, locally awarded Best of Bergen in 201-Magazine, Readers Choice Winner on Open Table and in Bergen Magazine, and numer
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5. Cork & Crust
4.6
Exceptional(138)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River Vale
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to Cork and Crust Italian Mediterranean Kitchen-- your home away from home. We are a family-owned and operated BYO restaurant specializing in eclectic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional service while you enjoy a little taste of home. Come and be part of our family!
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6. Stern & Bow
4.7
Exceptional(1054)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Closter
Booked 8 times today
Stern and Bow: a casual, upscale restaurant from Russell Stern of Harvest, featuring seasonal, eclectic American cuisine, premium raw bar, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, oven-roasted dishes, craft cocktails and much more.
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7. Olar Noso
4.8
Exceptional(151)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Northvale
Booked 19 times today
From its humble beginnings in the quaint Hudson River town of Piermont, New York, Olar was known for serving up rustic Neapolitan pies, classic Spanish tapas, and hand crafted pastas that drew in both locals and foodies from all parts of New Jersey, upstate New York, and New York City and kept them coming back for over a decade.Now in its new location in Northvale, New Jersey, the restaurant, now known as Olar Noso - which means "our home" in Galego, the language spoken in Galicia where the Dominguez family is from - is an evolution in not only name alone.They have managed to scale the restaurant concept generously while replicating the quality and preserving the reputation the former Olar had garnered over the years. Evolving into Olar Noso meant giving Olar's loyal customers everything they loved, while also enhancing their experience with more seating, more elbow room, a full bar, a private event space, and, finally, ample parking.
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8. Aegean Estiatorio
4.9
Exceptional(217)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Park Ridge
Booked 4 times today
ATTENTION! WE ARE A BYOB RESTAURANT, WE DO NOT SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN!***Our outdoor seating is limited, and while we strive to accommodate your seating preferences, we cannot guarantee reservations outside due to high demand. Tables on our patios are assigned in the order that reservation requests are received*** At Aegean Estiatorio, we believe in letting the integrity of our ingredients speak for itself. Freshness, simplicity, quality, and tradition are our core kitchen values. We strive to offer the highest-quality fresh seafood possible. Everything on our menu has been prepared fresh daily, honoring traditional preparations with an eye for detail. Come join us and experience the essence of Greek cuisine.
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9. Augie's Trattoria
4.3
Awesome(131)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Harrington Park
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Augie's Trattoria! We are a family-owned and operated BYO Italian Trattoria located in the heart of Harrington Park, New Jersey. Our mission is to provide first class hospitality while celebrating Italy's vibrant culinary cuisine.​We encourage an atmosphere where guests can meet, share and enjoy! Come with an appetite and relish in the atmosphere!
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10. Phoenician
4.3
Awesome(109)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Westwood
"Excellent Cuisine, Exciting Atmosphere, Unique Experience"In the quaint town of Westwood, NJ, The Phoenician serves up exciting dishes in a unique ambiance. At the Phoenician, every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. We will only serve wild caught fresh fish, since farm raised has been found to have many toxins. Our meats are the choicest cuts of grass fed Black Angus. And our global cuisine is designed to create a healthier way to feed our body and soul.We are known for and have a large selection of Gluten-free items on our menu. In addition, our kitchen has separate areas for gluten-free preparation.We are a BYOB restaurant. However, we serve a NJ based wine from Cape May that is delicious. Family owned and operated for 24 years. Turdo Vineyard & Winery. We serve by the bottle only.We look forward to serving you a delightful meal in our exciting addition to Bergen County's vibrant restaurant scene.

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  • LisaVIP
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •192 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Second time to this restaurant. Food was very good. The service was alittle slow with bringing our meal. The waitress handled it quite well and the desserts were on them. We appreciated that. We will definitely return.
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    Fig & TomatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hillsdale
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    4.2
  • KathleenVIP
    Greater Boston •88 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was my first time in the tavern portion of this restaurant. My friends go there frequently, and I decided to tag along, and it was wonderful! The food was delicious and so beautifully prepared… We decided to share some appetizers of fig and arugula, pizza, mojo de ajo shrimp, and dates stuffed with goat cheese. They were all superb. We also each got a small salad. I had the fried goat cheese, which was amazing. I really enjoyed the coziness and warm feel of this place and will definitely be back!
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    Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Ho-Ho-Kus
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    4.5
  • laura
    New York City •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our waiter, who was new, was awesome…very attentive Eggplant was delicious, not buried in cheese Will return
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    Cork & CrustPrice: Expensive• Italian• River Vale
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    4.6
  • FlorenceVIP
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 17, 2025
    Always enjoy being there. Our favorite local restaurant
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    Donatella's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Closter
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    4.3
  • Kyle
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 14, 2025
    Food was amazing and service was great too. They accommodated a last minute reservation change for us. Will definitely be back and recommending to friends.
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    MezzaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Westwood
    •
    4.8

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