Location: River Vale
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River Vale is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. River Vale is the most eastern town in an area of the county referred to as the Pascack Valley. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 9,659, reflecting an increase of 210 (+2.2%) from the 9,449 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 39 (+0.4%) from the 9,410 counted in the 1990 Census. The township was ranked #29 on the 100 Best Places to Live 2007 survey published by CNN/Money magazine.
Things to do in River Vale
1. Conrad's Confectionery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Joyce M - Oakland, New Jersey
What a pleasant stop on Westwood Ave. My friend and I stopped In. She tried the
ice cream (Black Raspberry Choc Chip), and I tried the chocolate (DARK of course).
They were both yummy...."We have to come back here BEFORE Lunch next time"
was my friend's comment.
2. Bellissimo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By 874ronr
We recently had a holiday dinner at Bellissimo and it was fantastic. We have eaten here often and the food and service are outstanding. The restaurant was packed and yet the staff treats everyone like you are the only person there. Great selection of food and specials. Highly recommend.
3. Mezza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Kenvil63 - Cranford, New Jersey
My wife and I just returned from a week in Paris. Our expectations were not high for a bar mitzvah celebration with about 30 people of all ages.
We were quite frankly totally thrilled with the food, service, variety of offerings, and ambiance of this awesome discovery.
We enjoyed the flat-iron steak and accompanying potato a gratin side, the "tree" of multi-flavored pastry delights, the eggplant parmegianna that no one could finish there was so much but that all took home to prolong the experience.
This place reminded us of Aubergene which we had visited with all eleven of the "marching Griswolds" with its friendly service and food that rivaled any we had savored in St. Martin, New Orleans, Las Vegas, New York, St. Barts, and, yes, even in Paris. We can hardly wait for them to open up a new location in Livingston, NJ, a bit closer to our chateau off exit 137.
4. Osso Buco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Ginny B - Jupiter, Florida
Exposed brick adds charm to this small but charming authentic Italian restaurant.
Classic dishes plus some specials make the menu and food appealing.
We had Chicken Parm, spinach ravioli, Seafood Bianco and the fish special.
Everyone was pleased with their dishes along with the fried calamari and clams appetizers and desserts delicious.
If you can get there early the sunset menu is a fabulous deal.
5. Pesto Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By DanoNJ - New Jersey
I didn't expect to have such a good meal in a nondescript strip mall restraint. Food was very good, service excellent and the room was comfortable but a bit loud (they could use some sound dampening). Also, prices were fair. Apps all tasty, salad comes with each dinner and main courses were all very good from Pasta Pest with Crabmeat and Tuna to Chicken Balsamico, and Cavatelli with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe.
6. Sogno Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
SpecialtiesFreshly Roasted Coffee, homemade crepes, Gourmet Cupcakes & Cheesecakes, and fresh filled cannoli'sHistoryEstablished in 2012European-style coffee bar in Westwood offers freshly-roasted coffee and crepes prepared from traditional Parisian recipes.Sogno Coffeehouse opened in November under the direction of husband-wife team John and Alissa Vitale. The coffeehouse has a variety of moderately priced options -- a crepe with coffee runs between $8.50 and $10.45 -- in a setting inspired by traditional European coffeehouses and creperies.Opening a coffeehouse was a dream for Sogno co-owner Alissa Vitale and coffee/culinary expert John Vitale from the time they met. After the couple got married last year, the components of what would become Sogno -- Italian for "dream" -- began to come together when they went on their honeymoon in Paris and Tuscany.Sogno's one-of-a-kind coffee roaster, hand-built by the same father-and-son team of steel workers who built separation systems for Starbucks, also took some time to prepare. The roaster is prominently displayed in the front of the shop, where John prepares the beans
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, New Jersey
I visited Sogno Coffee House with my Mom for some light fare since it was between lunch and dinner. I ordered the espresso infused cannoli crepe and my Mom ordered the apple cinnamon honey walnut crepe. I also got the green tea frappe.
The food was Excellent! The flavors were intense and fresh and just wonderful all around. My frappe too was exactly what I was hoping it would be.
The service was good and the decor offers a nice setting.
7. Crecco's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TravelRover7777 - Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Crecco's Cafe has been around awhile but it recently relocated one block down to larger, cleaner premises with lots of seats and sidewalk seating as well. I had not been there to dine previously but on this occasion, almost ten of us went there to get a quick bite and experienced far more than we anticipated with the taste, presentation, and quality of meals. We ordered so many different things but suffice it to say that dishes like grilled shrimp salad, ravioli with squash and mushroom stuffing (seasonal) kids' spaghetti, lasagna, and numerous others were, to be sure, fabulous and fresh. Many people reading this review may be too distant to make this an easy spot to visit but you should visit for the sake of enjoying a great meal at terrific, affordable prices. After you enjoy a budget meal here, you can leave a larger gratuity for the staff who looks mostly like college students who are working hard to acquire spending money. They provide great, efficient service and they are attentive to the needs of their customers. Not booze but BYOB is at every table at dinner time!
8. Dino's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Formerly named Roman Cafe
Reviewed By SAILSOC381 - Haworth, New Jersey
Kudos to Dino for doing what all restaurants should do: the "specials" are in writing with prices and the prices are in line with the regular menu items. Restaurants that price the "specials as much as 25% higher than regular menu items tick me off. That being said: the food is consistently very good, portions ample, service thoroughly professional, ambiance pleasing, noise level tolerable.....all in all nothing not to like....even if they did neglect to bring us the complementary salad.
Expect the tab to approach $1125 with tax and tip.
9. Pimaan Thai Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Farzu1111 - Mumbai, India
We visited the place for dinner on friday.. And we had to wait in queue for 30 mins.. So u can reserve in advance and go!! Food is tasty and good!!
10. Jack's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By cory r - New York City, New York
This is a real foodie place. It's an old-fashion diner type place aesthetically, but beyond that....food, excellent food, and more excellent food. You go here for the food. Period. It's no frills, nice music, rock and roll theme, but it's all about the food.
The menu is a bit eclectic ranging from a delicious chicken salad, to a veal special, to a pasta, to a hanger steak, lobster bisque, a lobster roll, short-rib ravioli, and more. There's excellent flavor and taste in everything -- and the flavor is just layered into all of the ingredients. You get all of the nuances of taste and flavor.
Last time I was there, I had crab bisque -- done perfectly. Excellent flavor, perfect consistency, not to pastey or thick, and not thin or watery. Loaded with crab, vegetables, and whatever else they use. I then moved on to a short-rib ravioli, topped off with some hanger steak. I can't say enough -- taste, in each of the ingredients, all of the flavor profile, coming through -- just excellent.
