Neighborhood Dining Guide
Where to Eat in Norwood, Northvale, Harrington Park & Old Tappan, NJ
Living in Bergen County means incredible neighborhood dining is always right around the corner. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, brunch with friends, or a casual weeknight dinner, these trusted local favorites are spots residents return to again and again. If you’re new to the area — or just looking for your next go-to — this guide highlights some of the best restaurants in Norwood, Northvale, Harrington Park, and Old Tappan. From Italian dining and sushi to cafés and wine bars, there’s something here for every mood and occasion.
Looking for the best restaurants in Norwood, Northvale, Harrington Park, or Old Tappan? Whether you’re planning a date night, brunch with friends, or a casual dinner close to home, these trusted neighborhood favorites are local go-to dining spots across Bergen County. This guide highlights a mix of Italian restaurants, sushi, cafés, wine bars, and casual eateries — perfect for residents, visitors, and home buyers exploring the area.
Restaurants in Norwood, NJ
Verana Restaurant — Italian dining
Dimora Ristorante — classic neighborhood Italian
Cousins Pizza — casual pizza & comfort food
Okinami Sushi Bar — sushi & Japanese cuisine
Gerry’s Place — local bar & grill
Tasting Notes — coffee & breakfast café
86 & Vine — wine bar & small plates
Restaurants in Northvale, NJ
Biddy O’Malley’s — pub dining
Mykos Greek Restaurant — Mediterranean cuisine
Yoma Yama Sushi — Japanese sushi
Petrillo’s Deli & Pizzeria — neighborhood deli & pizza
Restaurants in Harrington Park, NJ
Donatello’s Ristorante — Italian dining
Cork & Crust — Mediterranean & pizza
Restaurants in Old Tappan, NJ
Aurora Restaurant & Bar — Italian & Mediterranean
Bosfa Italian Restaurant — classic Italian
Ramen Factory — Japanese ramen
If there’s a spot you love that isn’t listed, share it — I’m always looking to discover new local favorites.
— Lana Henriques
Town | Restaurant | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Norwood | Verana Restaurant | 530 Livingston St | (201) 347-6759 | |
Norwood | Dimora Ristorante | 100 Piermont Rd | (201) 750-5000 | |
Norwood | Cousins Pizza | 450 Livingston St | (201) 767-4300 | |
Norwood | Okinami Sushi Bar | 506 Livingston St | (201) 768-8811 | |
Norwood | Gerry’s Place | 454 Livingston St | (201) 767-6676 | |
Norwood | Tasting Notes | 544 Livingston St | (201) 499-0339 | |
Norwood | 86 & Vine | 519 Livingston St | (201) 272-6767 | |
Northvale | Biddy O’Malley’s | 191 Paris Ave | (201) 564-7893 | |
Northvale | Mykos Greek Restaurant | 416 Tappan Rd | (201) 300-4596 | |
Northvale | Yoma Yama Sushi | 271 Livingston St | (201) 660-7760 | |
Northvale | Petrillo’s Deli & Pizzeria | 208 Livingston St | (201) 768-3590 | |
Harrington Park | Donatello’s Ristorante | 12 Tappan Rd | (201) 767-4245 | |
Harrington Park | Cork & Crust | 90 La Roche Ave | (201) 367-1550 | |
Old Tappan | Aurora Restaurant & Bar | 203 Old Tappan Rd | (201) 497-3658 | |
Old Tappan | Bosfa Italian Restaurant | 183 Old Tappan Rd | (201) 649-8730 | |
Old Tappan | Ramen Factory | 216 Old Tappan Rd | (201) 383-0510 |
Exploring local dining is one of the best parts of living in Bergen County. This is meant to be a living neighborhood guide — if there’s a favorite spot you love that isn’t listed here, feel free to share it. Great communities grow through shared recommendations.
The towns behind the restaurants
If a dining guide is how you are getting to know this corner of Bergen County, the neighborhood guides are the next step. Each one covers schools, commute, taxes and what the houses are actually like: Norwood, Northvale, Harrington Park and Old Tappan. To see how they compare with the rest of the county, start at my Bergen County neighborhood guide. And if you already live here and are curious what your home is worth today, my home valuation page takes about a minute.
