Location: Elmwood Park
Top Restaurants in Elmwood Park
Top Things to do in Elmwood Park
- 1. Twisted Elm
- 2. Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park
- 3. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
- 4. Saddle River County Park
- 5. Sharky's Wings & Raw Bar
- 6. Gun For Hire
- 7. The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
- 8. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center
- 9. Blackjack Mulligan's Public House
- 10. Presby Iris Gardens
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Top 10 Italian food in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Elmwood Park. Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 19,403, reflecting an increase of 478 (+2.5%) from the 18,925 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,302 (+7.4%) from the 17,623 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Elmwood Park
10. Justin's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By irishwhiskey135
Our first time having dinner at Justinâs.You will need a reservation on weekends.The service is friendly and helpful.The menu is Italian.Pasta, chicken and fish dishes.The bowls of soup are huge.The appetizers are good especially the fresh bluepoint oysters.They serve a salad with all entrées.Along with the menu they introduced some specials. I ordered the tuna over a bed of diced tomatoes which was probably the thinnest cut of tuna that I have ever seen. It was more like a plate of diced tomatoes with a piece of tuna in the middle that wasnât even spiced and had no flavor to it.Had the waiter come over and asked how was everything I might have sent it back. But because the place was so busy that didnât happen. We were there having a good time and everybody else seem to be content. This place id a BYO and everybody that came in had a bottle with them. There was no waiting room and people were just standing by the front door waiting for a table. This place has a prefix meal during the week as an early bird special. Some of the dishes that I saw other people having looked much better than the one I was having. My dish had no eye appeal and almost looked like the last piece of fish that was left. Parking for this restaurant is located a block away using the churches parking lot. There is a sign explaining it. Parking on the side streets are frowned upon.
9. Mario's Saddle Brook Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By executiveproducer
Mario's is an ole school Italian restaurant with authentic food. Everything in this establishment is home made and very tasty. The pizzas are great as are their soups, pasta dishes and desserts. The establishment is small with some indoor and outdoor seating. The owners seem to have a regular clientele and are quite personable. It's ole school all the way, with ole customer service, with ole school class, with ole school warmth and ole school prices. I really like this place and highly recommend it.
8. La Riviera Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By SummerTimeTraveler
Quality, fantastic service and a nice atmosphere all made our second visit as fantastic as the first. While four of us had been here already, including my Celiac son who loves their gluten free chicken parm, two additional friends joined us and loved it as well. From the attention to detail of the wait staff, to the unique homemade selections, you canât go wrong! Quality and consistency will definitely bring us back to La Riviera Trattoria soon.
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7. Que Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Taste the finest pasta and salad at Que Pasta. We're a family-owned restaurant serving Bergen and Passaic Counties.Saddle Brook, NJ
Reviewed By 315David303
Saddle Brook Italian cuisine is basically pizza parlors, so when I read the reviews of Que Pasta, I thought I would try it for lunch. What went right? The men's room is very clean and good size. The food is inexpensive but you are getting what you pay for. What went wrong? Start with the service. I walked in for lunch and the person responsible for seating customers continued with his book keeping for the better part of minute before acknowledging my presence. The solo waitress then took five minutes to find me and did not introduce herself. Just asked if I knew what I wanted. I asked for a pasta dish plus a glass of water with no ice. I got the water with ice and sent it back. The pasta arrived and was literally swimming in vodka sauce. Now I personally do not mind that but most customers might prefer a somewhat lighter touch on the sauce. I then had to wait a few minutes for the check at a time when maybe there were ten people in the restaurant. Not a good dining experience.
6. La Cambusa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By nyackgirl47
Loved La Cambusa! On Sundays, they serve "Nonna's Sunday Dinner' which are platters of rigatoni pasta, meatballs, sausage, braciole and pork ribs (includes a house or Caesar salad also) for $22 per person. The "gravy" is outstanding, and the meats are absolutely, authentically delicious (we think the braciole had pignoli nuts and raisins in the filling). We shared a light, fluffy cannoli and some delicious tiramisu for dessert. We will definitely be returning to try some of the other dishes!
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5. Matthew's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By FarmingtonAttorney
I requested a reservation online for a large family meal after an interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Our family was flying in from all over the country. I was very impressed that the owner called me right away and confirmed the reservation after offering his condolences several times. Matthew explained that there would be another larger group plus open tables which was of no concern to us but it was nice that he fully explained the size of the restaurant. The younger adults and children established their own territory at the table leaving the elder statesmen to speak freely. The staff was polite, polished and very attentive without ever being intrusive. Most of the adults ordered seafood and the respective meals were fresh and extremely well prepared. My mom always loved restaurants like this and she would have been very pleased that we were all fortunate enough to find Matthews and share quality time together as a family....thank you Matthew.
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4. Sage Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By uncleyankeemike
We went here the other night to celebrate my birthday as well as my sister's. While everything we had was very good- particularly the Thai calamari appetizer- nothing was exceptional. Maybe my expectations were too high. The appetizer, soup, entree and dessert were all delicious, the service attentive without being smothering, and their prices fair, nothing blew me away. Don't get me wrong- if you eat here you won't be disappointed. You just won't be blown away
3. Goodfellas Restorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By HyannisSteve
Iâve been traveling to NJ for business for 25 years. (I was just informed by just one local hotel that Iâve stayed 36 nights.) I discovered GoodFellas early on, and have been returning with fond regularity.GoodFellas is always a client favorite, and they assume with pleasure that I will make reservations there. We always leave pleased.The specials are indeed special; my colleagues had the stuffed double veal chop, and loved it. Me, I always choose the chicken saltimbocca - love it! The potato wedges were hot out of the oven... simple pleasures do go noticed.The wait staff stay regular, and are always helpful and professional. And, even though Iâm not a regular nor local, Sammy is always helpful and welcoming.My in-laws are Long Island Italians (my wife actually has an Italian passport), so Iâve been treated to a variety of great local spots.If you too want a great local spot, go out of your way for GoodFellas. Unfortunately, due to my pending retirement, this old did will miss this old favorite.(And oh... try the cannoli; youâre welcome.)
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2. Tiramisu Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By shop4ever
It was our first time here and we had a pleasant lunch. We tried the veal parm, chicken parm and the sauces were very fresh tasting. It was like being in Italy. The owner came over and was very friendly to our table. You must give this a try.
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1. Giovanni's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By DoctorJoeE
Giovanni's is now Al Dente (same ownership, we were told). In an area flooded with Italian restaurants, we found the food to be well above average (basic stuff, nothing fancy), the prices reasonable, and the service surprisingly good for a crowded Saturday night. Several reviewers complained that they don't accept credit cards, but they took ours with no argument at all, so I don't know what that's about. For a small, crowded place in a strip mall, they hold their own quite well against a lot of Italian competition. (The space next door is vacant, so perhaps they will consider enlarging...) BYOB.
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