10 Must-Try Spots For Italian Food
Whether you crave pizza or pasta, seafood or steak, these Bergen restaurants offer a true taste of Italy.
Don’t panic, but you only have 11 more days to vote.
Voting for our annual READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS closes on April 15, which means time’s running out for you to help all of your favorite local businesses, from flower shops to steakhouses, get the recognition they deserve. Just click the link and fill out a ballot—it’s easy and free.
In the meantime, we’ve been craving Italian. Sunday, April 6 is National Carbonara Day, and we’ll take any excuse to go out and try all of the best Italian restaurants Bergen has to offer. See below for only 10 options (it was hard to stop at 10!), some of them past Readers’ Choice winners and all of them highly rated.
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Andiamo Restaurant. A frequent honoree in our Readers’ Choice Awards, this local favorite has been open and pleasing customers for over 30 years.
*23 Hardenburgh Ave., Haworth, 201.384.1551
Bellissimo Restaurant. You’ll find a wealth of pasta, antipasti and protein options here. Don’t skip out on the soup—we are eyeing that pasta fagioli.
*12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201.746.6669
Bosfa Italian Restaurant. Pasta, pizza, amazing appetizers and more will greet you when browsing the menu, and their patio dining option is perfect for an early-spring date night.
*183 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tappan, 201.649.8730
Casa Giuseppe. Save room for dessert at this spot, which offers sweet options from lemon sorbet to lava cake to Italian cannoli.
*503 Valley Brook Ave., Lyndhurst, 201.460.0060
Dimora Restaurant. This restaurant is often praised for being intimate and inviting. The menu is equally impressive, offering a full rack of lamb in addition to gnocchi and other favorites.
*100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201.750.5000
Felina. The Chicken Scarpariello is a must-try at this Ridgewood spot, and the cocktail menu is worth an in-depth look.
*18 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 551.276.5454
Ora FreeStyle Italian. Though it only opened its doors back in May, Ora has quickly made a name for itself. Try squid ink linguini or Porcini Lumache.
*304 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 20.267.4304
Osteria Crescendo. The brainchild of the well-known Chef Robbie Felice, this is a chic spot for creative twists on your old favorites.
*36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201.722.1900
Sanducci’s Trattoria. The Readers’ Choice winner for two years running, Sanducci’s menu is extensive, authentic and sure to please.
*620 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201.599.0600
Savini Restaurant & Lounge. You can stop by this Allendale spot, a frequent Readers’ Choice nod, for lunch or dinner. Don’t forget to check out the wine list!
*168 W. Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201.760.3700
What’s the best Italian restaurant in Bergen? Don’t forget to vote for it now!
