The quality of food is consistently delicious. Today was my 3rd visit. We had Pork souvlakia,…read moreVillage Salad(Horatiki), fried cod with skorthalia (garlic mashed potatoes) and beets. An order of Mousaka with oven fresh bread. The mousaka is definitely worth ordering. It is prepared in an individual iron skillet and served piping hot. We had Baklava & coffee for Dessert. This is definitely one of Bergen County's hidden gems. I highly recommend this food establishment as authentic Greek Cuisine!! By, Peter J Koulikourdis

I found Meltemi through the inKind app because we had some inKind credits expiring and were looking…read moreto have a Sunday lunch in Bergen County. We came shortly after they opened at 11:30 and there was only one other family dining there the entire time we were there. We had: -Assortment of three spreads - hummus, tzatziki, and skordalia (potato, garlic, olive oil). We originally wanted to get the roasted eggplant but they said they hadn't made it yet. All the spreads were fine - nothing special about it. It comes with some pita bread for dipping. Next, we had some grilled halloumi -Avgolemono Soup - comforting on a cloudy day. Even my toddler enjoyed it and she doesn't usually like meat but ate a few chunks of the chicken -Grilled Halloumi (with fig jam) - this was a little oily and very salty. I did like the fig jam with it but $17.95 for a chunk of cheese is pretty pricey -Gyro Combo Platter (pork, chicken, and lamb gyro served with fries, pita, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki) - I missed where the menu said it's served with tzatziki because then I probably wouldn't have ordered the assortment of spreads. The pork was chewy, and the chicken was dry, but the lamb was good. They did have a nice flavor though. Again, my daughter who doesn't like meat even ate some of the chicken and the lamb. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, especially since there were really only two things we really liked. But if you do visit, I'd recommend just getting the lamb gyro. Tip - BYOB

Piccolo Bistro 29 Chestnut St…read more Ridgewood, NJ 07450 The overall atmosphere and ambiance is pleasant. The dining area is dimly lit and the central air makes it comfortable. The service was also efficient; my server made sure my order was taken care of. Although the cutlet was pounded thin, it was missing a crispy texture. There was a decent amount of mozzarella cheese; it was gooey with a decent cheese pull (Regrettably, I didn't take a photo of the pull.) The sauce was disappointing; it has too much of a resemblance of tomato soup. Overall, the ambiance and service is fantastic. When I return, I will definitely give their other entrées a try. #piccolobistro #ridgewoodnj #chickenparmesan #ridgewoodvillage

This is a splendid little Italian bistro with excellent service, ambiance and delicious food. It's…read morevery pleasant and the prices are very reasonable. If you want Italian comfort food in a nice environment, you cannot go wrong with this little gem.

My wife and I went to Café 37 tonight to celebrate her birthday. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was exquisite. We enjoyed their prix fixe menu which offered great choices of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. My wife enjoyed her bronzini entree. I had the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly. I am not a salad fan but must say that my watercress salad sided with ripe papaya chunks would keep me coming back for more. Cafe 37 will see us again.

Food was so tasty and delicious. Service was excellent and very attentive. The ambiance was very…read morepleasant and elegant. We couldn't have time for dessert but I heard also amazing. Unfortunately we were in hurry because of the storm coming and at the end we were in the middle of the storm driving home. The craziest thing I ever seen with such strong winds but we made home safely thank god but lots of trees down in our way.

Wonderful Thai restaurant at Ridgewood. Bold and flavorful taste. You have the kick, the sweet, the…read moresavory all in 1. Taro spring rolls are crispy. Dipping sauce is great combination with it. Crispy Duck Ted Curry has a punch. Duck is cooked beautifully. The curry is spicy and packed with flavor. It has tomatoes, lychee and pineapple inside, kinda act like a counter for the spice. Steamed fish chili lime is a must try. Very close to what I had in Asia. Strong citrus taste elevated the dish. Great filet skill. Looks and tastes yummy. The place is clean and modern. Indoor and outdoor seating. It's right next to the train track tho, prob every hour there's a train (really loud). The staff are very nice and friendly. She came back several times to make sure we got all we need. Lovely restaurant. I will definitely want to come back again.

We found this new fancy Thai restaurant in downtown Ridgewood, right next to the station. The…read moreinterior of the place was beautiful, with upscale tableware and lighting. They had outdoor seating as well. The menu had several exciting dishes like crab curry, duck, several branzinos, fried rice and noodles. We started with the thai iced tea that was decent. We ordered the spring rolls for appetizers, which were also fine. For entree, I got the steamed branzino on chili lime sauce. It was exactly how I anticipated, a whole branzino filet soaked in delicious citrus flavor sauce. I wish they had poured more of the sauce in the dish. But still loved it. The crispy duck with red curry was delicious too, but the duck was extra fried. Finally we got the mango sticky rice that came with two delicious halves of mango, but the rice needed more coconut/sticky milk. After we ate the top portion of the rice, rest of the 80% rice was just regular. The service was wonderful. For a small place, they had 3 staff members attending all the tables and a separate member was bringing out all the dishes. They also checked on all the guests multiple times throughout the lunch. Very friendly people. Dishes came out within short intervals as well. Overall really nice Thai spot. I'll be back soon to try some of the other dishes.

A first time visitor to this wonderful, small and inviting Italian restaurant in Ridgewood. We were…read moreseated right away and we were offered a tasting of zucchini's fritters as a welcoming offering (desperately needed as we had a long drive to meet friends there). The hostess (& owner) was terrific as were all the servers. As for the food... it was outstanding! We had the tagliatelle, tortellini special, scallops and pork chop special. All were served hot and were all delicious. If we didn't live so far away, La Lanterna would be a go to restaurant for us. Now, unfortunately, it will be only when we see our NJ friends. (We may need to see them more often!) Bravo!

The first time I went there I had a pork chop special with stuffed bacon and I think asparagus. I…read morewent back because it was so good. Sorry to say the second time around I couldn't even eat the meal. The pork chop was so tough and the bacon was (not kidding) raw. I would have sent it back but I was with another couple and didn't want to embarrass myself. I won't be going back.

Everything was absolutely amazing! The short ribs and bulgogi were exquisite. I would highly…read morerecommend coming here if you have the chance!

very great service!! the food was amazing and all the vegetables were so tasty. the music was good,…read moreso were the vibes. they had lots of food to offe!

My friend has been asking me to take her to try Persian food. So I thought it would be fun to take…read moreher somewhere that I have never been to myself and we decided to go to paradise, and it was a great choice. I do wish the servers were Persian so I could order in farsi but there was no communication issues so it's fine. We ordered a couple things so we could try a bit of every thing. The kebab platter came with koobideh, barg and chicken with subbed the white rice for cherry rice which turned out to be the star of the show. Even as a Persian, I have never had that rice before.Somehow, and it quickly became delicious.And I immediately text my mom and asked her why she had never made it for me lol We also got ghormeh sabzi which as I told my friends can be hit or miss in flavor and if they would actually like a stew like this. They both actually enjoyed it, and I thought it was pretty close to my mom's recipe. The only sad thing was that we ordered tahdig but the table next to us had ordered 2 large plates and they had no more, which was odd given it was only 1pm and the restaurant opens at 11am. Overall good experience, love that they played Persian music to give it a real deal feel. Will be back!

Really delicious Persian food! I never had Persian food before. The place is warm and cozy, the…read moretables are set when you walk in and it looks pretty casual fancy. The service is very attentive. Right when we sat down the host gave us water which was nice. The waiter was a little too attentive, kept coming up to us to ask if we were ready to order when we were not, and just kept coming and coming every two minutes. They give complimentary flat bread which is tasty. Our Persian friend mentioned usually Persian restaurants give the bread with herbs and feta rather than just plain. We did find on the menu the herbs and feta was an extra cost. We had the kebab combo and subbed cherry rice and salad (which is cucumbers and tomatoes) and also exchanged the ground chicken kebab for a chicken breast kebab. The standout was the steak kebab and the cherry rice. There were so many cherries in the rice, and it was both sweet and savory. I couldn't stop eating it. The steak was super juicy and well seasoned. I also really like the roasted tomato on the side, basil and pickled cabbage. We ordered a stew, think it was Ghormeh sabzi. It had a bunch of herbs in it, and beans and a dried lime. Was told not to eat the lime. It was a very strong and rich stew, I took a couple of bites. Don't think I could have eaten the whole thing. It's very strong. It's our friend's favorite Persian dish and she loved it. There was one dish we wanted that they ran out of but they gave us a couple of dollars off the bill which was nice. Overall excellent food! Would come back.

Steel Wheel Tavern is one of my absolute favorite spots in the area and a true go-to for both…read morecasual drinks and a fun night out. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and always welcoming, whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for the evening. My absolute must-order every time is the short rib grilled cheese sandwich--it's genuinely the best thing on the menu. Perfectly rich, melty, and packed with flavor, it's the kind of dish you end up craving long after you leave. It's also a great place for date night or hanging out with friends. Some nights they even have live music, which really adds to the vibe and makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Between the food, drinks, and atmosphere, Steel Wheel always delivers!

Solid bar/restaurant with lots of seatings inside and some patio areas. Friendly staff and quick…read moreservice. They serve food at the bar but I only ordered dessert. I had the banana pudding, it was perfectly moist and not too strong on the banana. The beers were cold and refreshing on a sat night listening to live bands? Couldn't get any better! Def recommend Steel wheel for a drama free night out. But keep in mind they do get pretty busy by like 6pm. I believe they do take reservations, def make one if you plan on visiting. Otherwise you'll be on top of others by the bar aka don't be that annoying kinda person.