This is the perfect date night restaurant with outdoor seating an extensive menu which are fill with choices you have not seen on any other menu. Everything is made fresh and staff are friendly and happy to recommend dishes. Order came out fresh and delicious. Will be adding this to my top date night spots. read more

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The owner is really nasty classless and loud for the price they're a rip-off. The main dishes are like mini appetizers and the prices are ridiculous. The quality of food is so so. If you have tons of money to spulge and waste. Then go there. The owner woman very very mean. She is lucky she has any business. She is awful. Don't go.there read more

I made reservations here for my boyfriend and I because it seemed different with lots of positive reviews. The gnocchi we ordered was incredible and would order 5 more of those. The steak dish with the parmesan truffle fries were also a favorite from that night. The meat was tender, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The chicken dish we ordered, as well as the empanadas were subpar compared to the others, and would not order again. We finished off with the chocolate lava cake and ice cream which you can never go wrong with. The service was slightly slow even though it was a small place, and it was hard for us to get a server to come by and assist us. With that said, I would still go again for that gnocchi and to possibly try their seafood dishes. read more

If you're looking for a delicious, authentic Spanish tapas dinner without the trip to Spain, Cravings is what you're looking for. Whether it's the crispy potato croquettas or the savory spinach gnocchi, each dish is unique and tasty in its own way. My only negative would be that it's on the expensive side, but it is worth it. read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Gnocci - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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First, let me say that I don't ordinarily leave five star reviews. It's rare. So don't think there was something wrong. The staff was great and the service was exceptional. The ambiance is nice; classy interior design and the music was a nice mix of acoustic covers of classic rock songs. Outdoor seating was available. The octopus, tuna tartare and the pork belly were fantastic. The pork belly needed a little salt. The tuna needed slightly less dressing. The pulled pork arepa was outrageously good. Their specials included a homemade burrata and a beef short rib empanada. Both dishes were lovely, burrata was rich and creamy and the empanada had a rich flavor and a luxurious crust. The sauces were all fantastic in both visual appeal, texture and flavor. Lastly, home made churros with ice cream and a warm chocolate sauce for dessert. That was orgasmic. Best part; they have a wine list but you can bring your own if you want. That was amazing. Verdict: I'm an instant fan. read more

First off all let me just start by saying that if you're empty belly, don't come here because ALL of the plates are tapas size. Other than that this place is amazing. The service is excellent and one thing that I love is that the waiter knows their menu. Even though the portions are small, the flavor is amazing. The secret sauce according to the chef is: LOVE. The place do sell wine, but you can also bring your own bottle. Nice place for a date or catching up with some friends. Will definitely come here again. Loved IT... read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - DYI - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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SO I just got back to NJ after spending 3 months in Spain, and Cravings in Ridgewood absolutely OUTDID every Spanish restaurant I had gone to! I had lost all hope that I could ever like Spanish food - but my oh my I guess small miracles really do happen. I ordered the arepa with BBQ pulled pork & guac, and the gorgonzola, honey, ricotta spread. The arepa was so delicious, the pork was sweet and done just right over a nice dough base. The spread was creamy and robust, like a good ricotta mama should be. So flavorful - and cheap for what they give you. Just these two tapas together very filling and satisfying, which is huge because normally with tapas I'm never full when I leave. Came with friends and we brought our own bottle of wine that the waiters made sangria with! A pitcher, for only about $7! We were able to split it 4 ways so it was a pretty good deal. Be sure to make a reservation because the place is kinda tiny and gets really packed. Plus it's super loud so come with a group/friends, people you'll laugh with. The name of this place isn't even a slight overestimation, I will forever be craving Craving Tapas Bistro. Can't wait to go back. Riquísimo! read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Gorgonzola, ricotta spread - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Amazing, such an awesome spot. Service, attentive and on point. Our server checked in and provided great recommendations and updates. Management, A1 job she checked in, warm smile and had the restaurant staff and floor running like a well oiled machine. Food, AHHMAZING, they're small plates which is great and it is such good quality. Going to a restaurant where service, management AND the food is all equally as great is truly a gem. I live in the Bronx, and would come back to visit. read more

Amazing food and even more so amazing service. We shut the place down and the staff did not make us feel rushed at all. It's an hour away from me but we're definitely returning! read more

I am so glad I went to discovery such an amazing food and excellent staff. It's a BYOB!!! It's a must go Rest read more

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Ok. So I'm going to try to find the words to give this place the 110% "woohoo! as good as it gets!" rating it completely deserves. We were a party of 3 on a Saturday night and made reservations. Good thing we did because the place was toooootally packed. Had to even wait an extra 10 minutes, but it was well worth it and I would have waited even longer if I had to. The hostess kindly took our BYO bottle of wine. Classy, cozy, lively atmosphere, we were seated in the table all the way in the back. Our wine was waiting for us in 3 glasses and our server approached us right away to welcome us. Took us a little while to decide what to order for our first round, but we agreed on the stuffed avocado special, philly cheesesteak empanadas, croquettas, charred octopus, and lobster bisque. Everything was shared, everything was tasty, and everything was plated beautifully. Croquettas were crisped to perfection. All sauces were great accompaniments to each dish. Wanted to make sure we were doing it right, so we took a decent amount of time in-between ordering, and our server didn't rush us at all. Good thing we brought 2 bottles of wine even though I swear I could have gotten drunk off of that incredible lobster bisque. We ordered the short rib quesadilla, which was awesome. Tuna tar-tar got involved. Had to try a hummus bowl. Churros for dessert. So impressed and satisfied. Guess I found some words. This place is a MUST. You're welcome in advance. read more

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Incredible food, great service/staff, reasonably priced related to the area and food quality. I eat at Cravings as often as possible. Highly recommend to anyone looking for Tapas style dishes packing a big flavor punch... read more

Delicious food, wine and friendly attentive service! We will definitely return soon. We started with fresh hummus and warm naan. I'd love to try their sangria next time. They recommended a great white wine. Very tasty! The crispy bronzino with the savory Broth reduction was a real palate pleaser. The freshly baked churros with chocolate dip sauce and vanilla ice cream with fresh sprigs of fresh mint were perfection. Lovely decor, intimate relaxing atmosphere. Nice bar area. The bathrooms are downstairs so it is not accessible for individuals with mobility challenges. read more

Yum and yum! Cravings is similar to their sister restaurant Finca, also in Ridgewood. Great spot to share tasty tapas with friends or family. We had a group of 12 ladies and they were very accommodating and the service was great. The Pulpo and Mussels were a big hit, as were the Croquettas and the Trio. Definitely order the sangria, and keep it coming! read more

This place has an average atmosphere. Chairs aren't very comfortable. Some of the menu items were delicious such as the BBQ Pork Arepa. However the Truffle Fries and Skirt Steak Tacos were a bit lacking. Would probably try again as maybe it was an off night. read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Barbeque Pulled Pork Arepa - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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The Story:My company held their annual holiday party here this year. At first I was skeptical but I manage to leave the place pretty full. (Well this was second dinner for me) Food: Tapas reminds me of dim sum, small platters served with drinks. It was never meant to be a meal. Certain items stood out to me... 1. Lobster Mac & Cheese 2. Octopus Salad 3. Short Ribs 4. Skirt steak. Everything else didn't leave a deep impression on me. And their take of "shrimp dim sum" was just atrocious Price: Since my boss paid for everything. It was free! but their price is pretty steep for the amount of food you get. Decor: Very trendy place in downtown Ridgewood. Fits about... 50 people max. Service: I'm a little confused about the service. I'll ask for something and the person would have to get the head waitress and i'll have to repeat myself again. She went above and beyond to accommodate my needs but having to repeat myself twice is not ideal. Parking & Finding the Place: Located across the Ridgewood Train Station - plenty of metered parking. Free parking on Sundays. Additional Thoughts: This place is BYOB - they make your sangria for you. I dont know if they charge though. read more

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5 star food... 3 star service. My family decided to dine here after reading a review in the paper. The promising review gave me pretty high expectations on the food, and the chef did not disappoint. Came in her on a Saturday night after making reservations the day before. The owner was quite accommodating over the phone and made space for us at 5pm, when he told us that they were fully booked for the night (Definitely make a reservation here ahead of time if you plan on dining here. I saw the owner turn away a few groups of people who walked in). In general, the servers are very friendly the moment you walk in. It's blatantly obvious the owner wants to maximize profits here, and is pushing the fire code limits by placing a table to cover any square footage he has. The tables are very cramped. You feel as if you're dining with the people behind you, on your left and right, and even two tables down. You are THAT close to them. Our waitress came over to our table and explained the menu and told us what she recommends. I had asked her if it would be better to order everything at once, or if we can order as we go. She told us it was fine if we ordered throughout our seating. We were given a very small table for three, so we didn't want all our orders to be served very close to one another and having to play Tetris on our table in order to fit all the plates. Fast forward an hour or so, and we had placed an order three different times during our seating. Our waitress was a bit annoyed and asked in a rude tone if that would be our final order because there were people waiting for our table. To be honest, it was our final order, but I find that inexcusable for a waitress to come off that way, especially for the premium that they charge on these tapas. She walked a few feet over to the owner and clearly said to him that our table was driving her crazy because we kept ordering food instead of ordering it all at the beginning. As a paying customer, who needs to overhear a waitress bad mouthing you a few feet away. Since they serve tapas here, the portion sizes are small and are meant to be shared. I would suggest ordering 3 plates per person as a good rule of thumb. You won't leave here overly stuffed, but just enough to fill your stomach. Here's a list of what we ordered: -Ricotta gnocchi served with lamb - I really liked the dish, and the lamb complemented the gnocchi surprisingly well. -Veal meatballs - I would recommend this. The tenderness and sauce were wonderful -Octopus - The green sauce was the hit on this dish. A great dish. -Crabcakes - If you get the small portion, it comes with 2 small crab cakes. I actually like the coleslaw it was accompanied with more. -Beef Empanadas - Nothing really special here -Lobster slider - The fried egg on top of the sandwich is brilliant! -Shrimp (gambas con ajo) - for $10, I was shocked to see how big the shrimp were -Flat bread pizza - Skip this, it's naan served with hummus and some toppings I would come back here simply for the food if were some friends/family were in town, but for tapas the price is a few dollars excessive. I guess being situated in Ridgewood, you can get away with that. It's great that it's BYO, so definitely bring some wine with you. Expect to spend $30-$35 per person here after tax/tip, but not including dessert. read more

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This review is based on three times coming to Craves. The food is generally good. The desserts are ok. Nothing special. That being said, I think some of the tapas are a bit too small to share. The waiter even mentioned that he recommends each person in my party get three dishes each! The price is a little high for the value. Also my group found it pretty odd that a tapas place would not have batatas bravas, it is such a tapas staple item... Regarding the service, the first time I went they were ok, the second time they were excellent and the third was pretty bad. We felt very rushed as their closing time approached. Some pros: nice ambience for a date or group of friends and byob. read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Been here multiple times great food with nice atmosphere Must go to in town In addition it's a BYOB read more

Came here on a Wednesday night during restaurant week with a couple of girlfriends. I walked in first and there were only 2 people dining in the entire place. The host asked if we had reservations but we did not. He gave me a sigh and said ok I can find something for you. I'm only mentioning this because it was almost comical. There were 2 people taking up one of the tables. We got a good deal on our tapas because of the restaurant week deal otherwise I think it's pretty pricey and I'm not sure it's worth it. Nothing stood out to me that I can even make mention of. I might return but only on someone else's request to go. read more

I'll start by saying I really like this place. The variety of dishes offered is very nice and the staff - and I mean EVERYONE - is hip and friendly, chatty and professional. One of the best wait staffs Ive seen anywhere. The chef isn't afraid to experiment with interesting combinations - not all successful - but nothing odd and the results somewhat good, but sometimes very good. On top of all this, prices are very reasonable, place is very nicely done and modern, and I left there after the first (low expectation) dinner being happy. The things I don't like here are 1) blaring music, 2) TV at the bar like station where singles can dine, and the overall coolness of the atmosphere. This is place I would come back to and dine alone, but I wouldn't bring a date here. Specific to my first dinner, the octopus was excellent except the "roasted cauliflower" accompaniment was really a bland purée which didn't go well with the plate. (hummus would have far better). The plate was artfully done (as most things are here) , quality of octopus superb, BUT it was served cold! The raisins with it were nice tho. As were the micro green garnishes. Same with the mediocre focaccia served. It wasn't bad, but could have been redeemed if it was warm, or least not cold. Home made hummus at $4.00 a real bargain and came with EVOO and dried herbs but a bit too salty or too much lemon juice. A comment about the food is that it's essentially Mediterranean but with lots of twists. All interesting, honest and competently done. But again, not all fabulous. That said the ricotta gnocchi special with long cooked lamb ragout and peas was over the top good. Light, fluffy pillows, tasty and beautiful. Impressive that a place this small has a nice dessert list. But mostly gooey stuff but they seem creative. I had the least sloppy one there - lemon tart. First let me say I'm a professionally trained pastry chef so have high standards. This one was good, but not really a lemon tart. It was more of a lemon cheesecake on graham cracker crust. Had they described it that way in menu I would have passéd it over but it wasnt bad. Kind of like the first place item at the PTO baking contest. Professionally plated and presented tho. A sharper eye to more adult and polished desserts here would be a plus at some point. I'll likely ignore them in future and head over the superb Sooks Pastry across the tracks. So, I'll be back to wade in (eagerly) to the rest of the menu. I like this place and the staff. I don't think it's very comfie tho and will likely be a place I go to instead of the Whole Foods prepared food area. I don't want to put Cravings down tho as there is obvious hard work and lots of heart in the product. Maybe with time it will focus and grow up a bit - we'll see. read more

I love this place. It's a little outside of the main section of Ridgewood (conveniently right across from the train station, and down the block from Whole Foods), which is a plus, because you can actually find parking on the street/nearby. They offer local wine and sangria, but it is also a BYO, which is my usual go-to. I hear the sangria is pretty fantastic, but can't personally attest to it. The fun of tapas is ordering a ton of different options and sharing everything with whoever you're with (though I'm a pain in the ass to go for tapas with, because I don't eat meat, which means if someone wants the veal meatballs, they're on their own.. First world problems, I know). I LOVE the garden empanadas - they're delicious, unique, and have a little bit of spice (even non-veggie friends LOVE these). At my most recent visit, I ordered the tempura onion rings, that come with this phenomenal sauce on the bottom (that made me want to lick the plate... but I resisted). The dessert empanadas are also adorable, unique, and really delicious. The caramel sauce that comes with the apple pie empanadas is UNREAL. Like, jar it and sell it, because I could completely justify eating it with a spoon after a bad day at work. The service has always been fantastic - not only are the quick to explain and take orders as well as bring out food, but they are constantly circulating to make sure that your wine/water glasses aren't empty. Make sure to make a reservation! This is a necessity, because like other reviews have said, it's a small place, and reservations get first priority, so chances are, if you come without one, you're going to be turned away (seriously - even if you're going with just one other person, make a reservation). *It's also worth noting that if you want to sit outside, specify that in your reservation!* read more

So good! Creative little dishes make it fun if youre on a date or with a group. Some of our dishes were better than others for sharing (ordered the mexican street corn and only one cob came out. Impossible to cut in half, my friend and I awkwardly split the cob into sections. Never ordering that again) Highly recommend the short rib quesadillas. The table next to us ordered the skirt steak and it looked amazing. We got the zeppole tree for dessert and it was so much fun to eat. They offer bottles of select NJ wines and sangria. The service was a little slow but it was a Sunday night in Ridgewood so it wasnt out of the norm. I would suggest making reservations ahead of time to avoid waiting for a table. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Zeppole Tree - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Literally just came in this place and there fucking rude and to be a spanish restaurant and have spanish workers. She told me i couldnt bring my atroller in my baby cant even hold her neck. Rude never coming here again read more

Great food! The menu has options for everyone! The staff is friendly and quick. We have been numerous times and alway leave full and happy. The desserts are great as well. read more

I have a permanent craving for Cravings. Tasty food, great service and classy atmosphere make this my new favorite spot in my beautiful hometown of Ridgewood. Before Cravings, I had never actually been to a tapas restaurant. Considering my usual M.O. when I go out to eat is to get 2 or 3 small plates, I already loved the concept. The menu is so eclectic and innovative, you'll want to try a variety of things anyway. I've only been here twice and I've tried most of their vegetarian options already. The food is unique, fresh, and always beautifully presented. My favorite is the warm brussel sprout salad. Grilled brussel sprouts over arugula, toasted almonds, caramelized onions and sharp blue cheese tossed in a tangy dressing. To die for! Another one of my favs is their onion rings. Freshly battered and fried onions are stacked high with a crisp radish coleslaw in the middle, then sprinkled with a tart mustard seed sauce. Definitely a far cry from the boring onion rings you're used to. A tip: make sure you save room for dessert. If you know me, you know I'm not a big fan of sweets, but I can say without a doubt that their dessert is out of this world! My favorite: the churros. They're crispy and cinnamony with the perfect amount of sweetness. On the side comes a petite scoop of vanilla ice cream and a delectable homemade chocolate dipping sauce. The chocolate sauce is superb, you can really taste the cocoa and it's just the right consistency. The fact that I would come back just for that sauce alone should tell you something. Sure, its a little on the pricy side. But this is Ridgewood we're talking about. Luckily, the last couple times I came here it was on my parents. (Thanks Mom and Dad!) The atmosphere is warm and intimate. BYOB with a liquor store around the corner. The service was excellent on both of my visits. I'm not sure why this place doesn't have better ratings. For me, its a solid 5 stars all around. Great place for a date, or an intimate meal with family or friends. I will definitely be back, and can't wait to try their newly opened sister store across the tracks. read more

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Amazing food and service . My favorite spot now. My third time and looking forward to many more read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Wine amazing - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Consistently delicious food and friendly service. Cravings is a great place to enjoy a casual meal with friends. My favorite is the ricotta gnocchi, but everything is delicious. Don't order everything at once! Take your time because everything comes out very quickly. read more

I love tapas resturants becuse you get to try many things that you may not normally order. Cravings was no exception with a varied, interesting menu but the prices were way out of order. The wait staff was very nice, polite and efficient. The quality at times wasn't so good either. My wife started with the gnocchi , which was very mushy, I started with the garlic shrimp... good but nothing special, The onion rings (recommended by the waiter) were a super crispy pyrimid with a bunch od coleslaw heaped over it, meh?The brussel sprouts were very good. The french fries? Just a big, over done pile of french fries. We triedthe place but won't be returning read more

The 5 stars is for the service and the food. I would ding it only for the small portions, even for tapas standards. We got here for an early dinner, and it was pretty empty, but I have no doubt that it fills up especially on Friday and Saturday nights. So again, the food was delicious. We got the five meatballs ($11), which had great texture, sauce, and a little bit of cheese on top. For two people, the portion didn't leave a whole lot to be desired. The special was the lobster tacos, which came in a pair and had large pieces of lobster ($18) in it, which was a nice surprise. It was fresh and one more taco would have done the trick! The gnocchi was also creamy, rich and delicious; I usually don't like lamb but this was great. Because of the intensity of flavors, the portion was enough for two people. The portion of the beet salad was pretty small; it was light and fresh but was the least unique dish that we ordered. They didn't have the lobster mac and cheese today but several other offerings caught the eye. I remember not liking the croquettes all that much last time so we stayed away from it this time. The service was delightful, though they did seem eager to clear away the plates. The food also came out at a good pace. I will definitely return! I've been here one other time and enjoyed the experience both times. read more

Good service. Good food. Started with eggplant dip. That was good. Octopus with sun dried tomato n crispy potatoes was really good. Beef empanadas were great. Dad ordered a paella. Ehh wasn't too good. Mom ordered lamb chops and she loved it. I ordered sea scallops over jersey corn. Really good. For dessert we got a chocolate bread pudding which was very good and i had a stuffed churro with nutella delicious. Overall it was pretty good. Small plates/tapas syle. I definately recommend getting 2-3 plates read more

Honestly so wonderfully delicious. I don't think you can pack more flavour onto such small plates. I recommend the pulled pork arepas, Gambas al ajillo, skirt steak with truffle fries and the chocolate lava cake for dessert. We did try the fried calamari and I wasn't the biggest fan but everything else was top notch in my opinion. I can not wait to come back and try more! read more

Great little restaurant across from the Ridgewood train station. Had the perfect weather to dine outside post pandemic. Greatly appreciate all of the safety measures in place and the food did not disappoint!! Gnocchi was to die for, skirt steak was delicious, croquettes and empanadas were equally tasty and we enjoyed every bite. Time for everyone to come outside and enjoy the beautiful town of Ridgewood and enjoy a great evening out. Many thanks to the staff too for making it a perfect night! read more

Fun restaurant with inventive tapas and other small plates. If your really hungry bring your bank book.

Let me first start off with the fact that I don't even know how this place is still open. I'm guessing whomever goes here has no idea what Spanish tapas are or how they taste or how they should be made. But it goes further then that. My date ordered a tabla that was supposed to come with Jamon Serrano , soppressata, chorizo, and Manchego cheese . What we got was old salami, provolone cheese, prosciutto and supermarket quality cold cut chorizo. As a foodie and a Spaniard it was very insulting that they where trying to pass off cheep cold cuts for quality cuts of Spanish and ?? Italian cuts , I thought this was a Spanish tapas place? Along with that , the shrimp tapa tasted more Mexican than Spanish, spicy, but with no real flavor. The paella had nothing Spanish about it and again had all the wrong spices in it. Worst paella I ever had. The atmosphere is confusing because they have Italian, Mexican and Spanish decor , it looked cheap and uninviting. The waiter that served us..I do have to say was nice but doesn't make up up for all the fails. The menu was not Spanish , it was Mexican, Italian, and had a few Spanish tapas . What makes me most upset is the fact they are trying to trick people. Will never go back. With so many places to try why would anyone go spend their money on a place that is fraudulent ? read more

Coming into the cramped interior of Cravings with out a reservation, you may be tempted to turn round. It is worth the wait. At first we were seated in a center aisle, in the way type table and thought we would be uncomfortable. How wrong! Once we got the food, all was forgotten. BYOB, our servers made sure that the glasses were never empty. We appreciated our hostess checking in on us when a more private 2-top became available. Here's some of the pluses and minuses: 1. albondigas (meatballs). So what, they're meatballs right? The sauce was garlicky sweet and tangy, and the meatballs popped with flavor. A great first course. 2. Green olive tapenade. Ample spread served with warm pita. Not overly salty and delicious! 3. Asparagus with shredded pear and pecorino and a basil vinaigrette. Light, balanced, refreshing. Small portion size so between us both you just get a taste, but was a nice course to break up the first two tapas. 4. Sopresata, jamon and Manchego platter. Served with bread, a mustard/Mango spread. Great portions, though I wish the Manchego was whole and not sliced and a bit more salty. 5. Mussels. PEI, these were served in a white broth w spicy chorizo. Sounds great but a bit lacking in flavor. This one I would leave to the side next time. 6. Branzino. Crispy, perfectly tasty. Not large enough to be overwhelming. 7. Croquettes. Buttery cheesy potato balls. A bit heavy for a later course, but we took the leftover 2 (it comes w 4) home. 8. Short rib quesadilla - amaze balls. Crispy but topped with a bit of greens to balance the meatiness. 9. crab cakes. Though touted as their signature dish, the sauce was a spicy Thai taste which did not blend well with the preceding courses. Nicely full of crab and not fillers, but the entree sized 4 pcs were burned and over salted. I could not finish the entree. We will be back again, to try the much acclaimed empanadas! read more

Best new restaurant I've been to in a while. Cravings gets it right, right away. It's intimate, dimly lit, kind of romantic, but with the right amount of noise in the background. Tapas places are always fun! You get to try a nice range of dishes, without breaking the bank and really getting a sense for who the chef is. This chef is brilliant! Dish One: I started with the skirt steak sliders (and a big glass of red wine). Perfect medium on on the temperature, and a mushroom and onion topping....wow! There was just a hint of feta cheese, gave the sliders some tang. Dish 2: basic cheese and meat plate. Tapas restaurants specialize in charcuterie, so naturally wanted to see how well they would do. Ordered the chorizo, chèvre, and manchego (Spanish specialty). All three....perfect. The menu for this place was adventurous, with lots of stuff out of the reach of a traditional tapas place, so my wife and I tested one of the reach items.... Dish 3: the tuna ahi. This was not bad at all, the flavors were extremely good (garlic,sesame oil and crusted sesame seeds) but in my opinion, slightly over cooked (I love sushi, so I could have eaten it raw), but my wife thought it was perfect. Finally, we had the braised short rib quesadilla (with Apple bacon and and queso fresco). This dish was probably the highlight of the night, but I was pretty stuffed at this point. Still, tender filling, packed with flavor, and just perfectly put together visually. There really wasn't anything I didn't like about this place. I highly recommend. read more

I wanted to love it based on all that I heard about the chef but it disappointed. While the food was overall solid, there were several dishes that were a bit salty, the gnocchi special (which in spite of the salt, pretty tasty) and the hongos. We loved the rest of the dishes we had, I especially loved the tuna tartare and the polenta fries! Our dining was outside and I know the weather can beat the tables and chairs up but for a place that has a world-class chef, we expected better. We were there on a Sunday and perhaps the 2nd string was there but we had a rough time getting what we ordered. First off, my wife and daughter ordered the chopped salad that came without the candied pecans. When we pointed that out we did get an apology from the waitress but when the pecans came, they were plain and not candied. Then rather than getting the gnocchi special, we received the gnocchi from the menu which has lamb which my wife refuses to eat. So we had to send that back. Fortunately that was the last of the ordering chaos but it had cast its pall on the experience. Would we go back? I think at some point. The menu still has things we would like to try but next time (in at least a few months from now) we'll sit inside and go on a Friday or Saturday when there should be the "A team" on staff. read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Hongos - sauteed wild mushroom, garlic, sherry, thyme and manchego - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Simply amazing food and I will definitely be back. The interior was small and quaint, with a tiny bar to sit at as well. Came here to celebrate my friend's belated birthday, and we happened to come during Ridgewood's restaurant week! For the price of $25.17 per person, you could each get 3 tapas and 1 dessert. So between the two of us, 6 tapas and 2 desserts! Either I don't eat a lot of food (hah!) or these tapas are slightly larger than other restaurants. We had to take several breaks during our meal to breath a little before we dug in again. We ordered: 1. Ricotta Gnocchi (lamb ragout, cauliflower cream, peas, parmesan) 2. Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon (Spanish rice, sautéed spinach) 3. Mussels with Chorizo Sausage 4. Croquettas (crispy potato and chorizo croquettes filled with tetilla cheese) 5. Hongos (sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, sherry, thyme, Manchego cheese) 6. Albondigas (veal meatballs, tomato sauce, pecorino, basil) 7. Napoleon (filo pastry, french cream, strawberries) 8. Flan with Dulce de Leche We almost ordered a side of a charcuterie board, but our waitress highly suggested against doing so considering all that we ordered (God bless her soul for saving us because we would not have survived). We also ordered a pitcher of sangria (we didn't realize it was BYOB), but that was just about the best tasting sangria ever. The wine was a local NJ house wine. Plenty of fruit within the sangria that I certainly munched on as well. Service was excellent and the waiters and waitresses always laughed whenever they passed by our table and saw us dying/struggling in our chairs to finish our food! Bonus: there's a giant full-length wall mirror downstairs by the bathroom with excellent lighting for all of those ladies who need a good selfie. read more

Cravings Tapas Bistro - Five of the albondigas (veal meatballs) and the ricotta gnocchi with lamb ragout and cauliflower cream - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Made a reservation because the food looked yummy. We arrived right on time, were seated outside(as requested) and our waiter quickly came to the table. He was awesome and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered: Pulled Pork Quesadilla - AMAZIZNG Croquettes- AMAZING Churasco(Skirt steak) REALLY GOOD Burratta AND JUST OK. Overall, I would go back and try out more stuff on the menu. read more