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New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Westwood
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Westwood. Westwood (known as "The Hub of the Pascack Valley") is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,908, reflecting a decline of 91 (-0.8%) from the 10,999 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 553 (+5.3%) from the 10,446 counted in the 1990 Census. Westwood is part of the New York metropolitan area. Many of its residents regularly commute to New York City for work and leisure, many using public transportation.
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10. Paoloâs Gourmet
Reviewed By J5016GZbarbaran
Have eaten here 2x now and enjoyed everything we ordered. Loved the meat and cheese board. We've also had their soups, lasagna, and desserts. Pleasantly welcoming and meticulously clean cafe dining. Gelato was terrific!
9. Osteria Crescendo
Overall Ratings
3 based on 20 reviews
Osteria Crescendo is the second restaurant from Chef Robbie Felice. Bringing the best of Italy to Westwood, New Jersey. Rich old-world flavors and regional culinary traditions, Crescendo enriches its menu using locally sourced ingredients from family farm
Reviewed By jingi13
We had previously dined at their location in Wayne, viaggio restaurante, and were impressed with the food at that location. The menu at this location is incredible. We opted for 3 sharing sized dishes, the fungi crespelle, cozze al forno (mussels in saffron) and chitarra (clams). We also ordered the halibut however these 3 sharing dishes were more than enough and we took the halibut home with us. These dishes were extremely creative & exceptionally prepared. This location also has a liquor license & they have a great selection of cocktails as well as wines. The staff also lends to making this a unique and positive dining experience. NJ magazine rated this as one of the best in NJ and it is a well deserved title.
8. Lisa's Pizza
The History of Lisaâs Pizza For over 40 years, this family-owned Pizzeria has served the Westwood New Jersey area with the most consistent quality food. We have always used the finest homemade ingredients with our food, and always 100% pure Wisconsin mozz
Reviewed By Touristasaurus
Lisa's is a good pizza place, they have a nice range of options and they are consistently good. I always think North Jersey has some of the best local family owned pizza joints and this is the one to try out.
7. Tony D's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By farrelma
Tony D's is my favorite pizza place in Westwood. The place is cute and the staff are so friendly! I absolutely love their buffalo chicken pizza (and I am very picky when I comes to buffalo chicken). My family orders from here all the time. Give it a try!
6. Pompilio's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 874ronr
This is a great place to eat if you want good Italian food at reasonable prices with a very friendly staff. Great specials, great classic Italian served in a friendly BYOB environment.
5. Osso Buco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By RetiredPD2007
First, reservations a must. Go early on weekend, 5:00PM earliest. Crestive specials. Had an appetizer of Burrata cheese, chopped almonds and greens that was over the top. Took a conventional entree of veal parmigiana that was easily the best veal Iâve ever had. GO!Again, unless you want to spend sn hour or do at the bar waiting for a table...make a reservation. Reasonable, I think. Party of 4 with drinks, no dessert = $147.
4. Bellissimo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By tweedybird26
This is a lovely restaurant featuring excellent Italian food and concerned service. They offer an excellent value for lunch with soup or salad included. Note that they are very popular and it can be crowded.
3. Della Cucina Ristorante & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By David-Vickie
Went here last night with our Son and his girlfriend and really enjoyed our meals. Must make reservations. Saturday night and place was packed and turning people away. Arancini and Clams Oreganata were very good. Chicken Sorrentino was delicious and I substituted potatoes a d vegetables for pasta Bolognese amazing. Others enjoyed Raviole Pertuso, Parpadeli and Pasta Mandara. BYOB is the best. Must try.
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2. Caffe Anello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By LWL3333
I am very sorry to say that since our last visit nearly 4 years ago to this small storefront at the tracks in downtown Westwood has gone downhill. It really pains me to say this because I was rooting for success. When we made the reservation we were told that the only open time on the evening we wanted to come was 6 PM, but we would have to be out be 8 PM to accommodate the next reservation.The owner welcomed us and made a point of learning everyone's name in our 6-member party. Throughout the evening he spoke to us by name. The chef also came out to welcome us, as did the sous chef. One of the ladies in our party was upset from the beginning of the meal when the waiter accidentally poured ice water down her back while filling her glass. Instead of apologizing, he just assured her that it was "only water". She was not amused and was uncomfortable for the rest of the meal. The ladies in our party enjoyed everything they ordered, but us guys, including me, felt that everything we ate was only average.Among us we shared meatballs and spaghetti, mozzarella sticks, potato leek soup, a veal dish, and a couple of other dishes. We also shared some desserts which none of us really liked much. At 8:15 the owner told us we had to leave, which we did--he did not ask us by name--the charm offensive was over. This is one of the main reasons we prefer not to go out to dinner on weekend evenings--the service is better and the experience is more relaxing, in our opinion, on weeknights. The bill was $105 per couple, including tax and tip. Parking on the street can be difficult on weekend nights.
Westwood Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Westwood
1. Granita Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Michael Z
Street parking and nearby municipal parking is available. The establishment is of decent size with dated décor that appears not to have been dusted in some time. The tables are closely arranged therefore conversations can become a bit loud.Service was good and very polite. The owner was very engaged in every aspect of the operations. Perhaps they need a bit of time management restructuring. There were tables available and because the patrons didn't have reservations, they were turned away. We witnessed several large tables that were empty but because a party of five didn't have reservations they were turned away. These tables remained empty for several hours while we were waiting and had left.Our meals were good, not the best Italian I've ever had although I would return do its close proximity to our home. All in all it was acceptable Italian cuisine, DEFINETLY MAKE RESERVATIONS!
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