The best restaurants in North Bergen

Chill choice for Mexican cuisine with a vibrantly decorated space & a petite patio.

949 Columbus Ave (New York)

Brightly decorated with strings of lights, this lively space serves Colombian specialties.

9011 Palisade Ave

Casual eatery featuring breakfast-to-dinner Colombian fare plus baked goods, shakes & coffee drinks.

354 Fairview Ave (Fairview)

Casual restaurant with a sizable tequila selection and Mexican fare such as tacos and birria.

313 10th Ave (New York)

South-of-the-border favorites & a few fried American menu items in a casual, art-lined setting.

7024 Bergenline Ave

Japanese mainstay turning out fresh sushi & other basic fare in a simple setting.

17 E 48th St (New York)

Bustling eatery serving large, shareable portions of Italian comfort food in a lively setting.

147 W 43rd St (New York)

Mexican fare such as fajitas and quesadillas in a relaxed venue serving margaritas.

7721 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Casual, cozy eatery offering sushi, bento boxes, udon and dumplings, plus cocktails and beer.

980 6th Ave (New York)

Casual, halal spot serving breakfast, American, and Mexican eats in a cozy setting.

495 Orange St (Newark)

Casual restaurant offering Colombian dishes such as arepas and empanadas, as well as burgers and cakes.

6215 Bergenline Ave (West New York)

Stylish, bright eatery featuring market-driven Italian cuisine, regional wines & apéritifs.

359 Columbus Ave (New York)

Relaxed restaurant fixing up tacos and other familiar specialties for lunch and dinner.

6609 Park Ave (West New York)

Modern pizza shop and coffee bar serving comfort food, including vegetarian options, for lunch and dinner.

276 Old River Rd (Edgewater)

Established Madison Square Garden-area staple serving pizzas whole and by the slice.

413 8th Ave (New York)

Brick-oven pizza, panini & pasta are served in this casual Italian spot.

7831 Bergenline Ave

Counter-serve joint doling out classic & specialty pies along with pasta dishes & other casual eats.

1 Anderson Ave (Fairview)

Lively bistro/bar scene doling out Nuevo Latino fare & sangria in a music-filled setting.

8809 River Rd

Informal spot offering a variety of sushi rolls (salmon, shrimp tempura, vegetable), as well as combos.

42 W 38th St Ste 6 (New York)

Steak tacos, quesadillas, tamales, and other Mexican staples served in casual surrounds.

7212 Bergenline Ave

Cozy, casual restaurant serving Mexican staples, including popular birria and tacos.

7410 Broadway

South-of-the-border spot with outside seats offering basic fare & a renowned margarita happy hour.

608 9th Ave (New York)

Neapolitan-style pies with classic & gourmet toppings offered in a chic space with exposed brick.

8921 Old River Rd

Convenience store chain providing drinks, snacks & fast food (most sell gas & have ATM machines).

7000 JFK Blvd E # M-22 (Guttenberg)

Family-owned Italian joint serving pizzas and other comfort fare in a casual setting.

8620 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Long-standing traditional Italian joint serving old-school fare in a checkered-tablecloth setting.

24 69th St (Guttenberg)

Buzzing eatery & lounge offering Japanese dishes with a French twist, plus cocktails & beer.

311 W 43rd St (New York)

Family-owned spot for pizzas, Italian dishes and pasta alongside soup.

7523 Bergenline Ave

Established eatery that's been serving classic pizzas and comforting Italian eats since the 1970s.

8404 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Halal-certified restaurant popular for its fried chicken and pizzas alongside cheeseburgers, gyros, and subs.

1038 S Orange Ave (Newark)

Compact diner serving up basic Mexican dishes along with burgers & breakfast fare.

665 10th Ave (New York)

Lively restaurant with colorful decor, offering typical Mexican dishes, cocktails, and brunch.

134 W 46th St (New York)

Chill Mexican venue offering classic fare, craft cocktails & happy-hour specials in comfy digs.

741 9th Ave (New York)

Relaxed venue with seasonal cocktails, Italian craft beers & classic Neapolitan pizza.

309 W 50th St (New York)

Casual restaurant serving pizza, pasta, and other Italian fare for dine-in or takeout.

153 Bergen Blvd (Fairview)

Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

10 Port Imperial Blvd (West New York)

Casual pizzeria slinging slices and pies for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

2601 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Mexican plates including tableside guacamole are served in a colorful space with views of NYC.

974 JFK Blvd E East (Weehawken Township)

Casual, inviting eatery offering traditional and innovative brick-oven pizzas, including vegan options.

1122 Washington St (Hoboken)

Functional counter serve featuring classic pizza options, calzones, pastas & Italian entrees.

2920 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Specialty pies, cocktails & beers draw crowds to this festive joint with TVs & exposed–brick walls.

116 14th St (Hoboken)

Relaxed casual restaurant offering familiar Italian mains such as pizza, pasta and parmigiana.

3668 John F. Kennedy Blvd (Jersey City)

Casual restaurant serving up New York-style pizzas, plus Italian entrees, and desserts.

5404 Park Ave (West New York)

Storefront delivery or dine-in place for thin-crust & Sicilian-style pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.

1814 New York Ave (Union City)

Family-friendly pizza restaurant offering quick bites, comfort food, and small plates.

2508 Palisade Ave (Weehawken Township)

Casual eatery serving authentic Mexican staples, including tacos and burritos, in a laid-back atmosphere with friendly service.

731 32nd St (Union City)

Cozy Italian spot (BYOB) featuring wood-fired pizza and classic dishes.

4525 Broadway (Union City)

Neighborhood pizzeria plating pizzas, burgers, pasta and chicken dishes.

201 Hackensack Plank Rd (Weehawken Township)

Casual Mexican eatery serving small plates, including popular breakfast options, and birria tacos.

31st Street &, Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Sushi & Asian fusion fare, plus sake & Japanese whiskey, offered in stylish quarters.

936 Park Ave (Hoboken)

Informal spot for crispy-dough pies and other comfort fare such as calzones and wings.

323 48th St (Union City)

Modern chain serving pizzas made with flavored crusts & a range of sauces & creative toppings.

Food court in Newport Center Mall, 30 Mall Dr W (Jersey City)

Casual pizza restaurant offering a menu of Italian dishes and delivery.

6229 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Casual setting for Japanese and Korean fusion fare, including sushi and ramen, plus takeout.

4525 Broadway (Union City)

Pizza, pasta & salads, plus Uruguayan cuisine, offered in a down-to-earth environment.

4000 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

Relaxed counter serve for Mexican food such as quesadillas and birria, plus breakfast options and coffee.

200 New York Ave (Union City)

Cozy pizza joint offering pies by the slice or whole, plus garlic knots.

621 Summit Ave (Union City)

Dishing pasta, fish & meat, this cash-only Southern Italian eatery features a feisty staff.

1104 Washington St (Hoboken)

Compact, unassuming outpost serving up Japanese meat entrees, noodles, sushi & sashimi.

5008 Bergenline Ave (West New York)

Relaxed eatery specializing in Cuban-style pies, as well as lasagna, croquettes, and milkshakes.

5517 Hudson Ave (West New York)

Restaurant turning out traditional Colombian dishes, sandwiches & milkshakes in a casual setting.

5709 Bergenline Ave (West New York)

Longtime eatery for classic Italian fare in an unassuming storefront with tucked-away dining space.

278 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Casual neighborhood option crafting seasonal Italian cuisine in an airy venue with a vintage vibe.

507 Palisade Ave (Jersey City)

Pizza and other Italian eats feature at this laid-back BYOB restaurant with a kids' menu and a playground.

5104 Park Ave (West New York)

Long-standing, casual pizza parlor serving Italian-inspired fare for dine-in, carryout or delivery.

6415 Park Ave (West New York)

Comfortable Italian restaurant with a patio, dishing up wood-fired pies and homemade pasta plates.

1319 Washington St (Hoboken)

A full menu of Mexican & Tex-Mex comfort foods, dispensed in a snug, casual space with BYOB.

520 24th St (Union City)

Pizza, pasta & sandwiches provided in a family-run Italian joint with an old-school atmosphere.

4107 Bergenline Ave (Union City)

No-frills pizza joint serving up standard pies, wings, sandwiches & Italian dinners.

201 60th St (West New York)

Casual venue serving Italian fare including popular pizza, plus wine, and desserts.

6717 Bergenline Ave (Guttenberg)

Counter-serve storefront with a long menu featuring standard Chinese eats, sushi & lunch specials.

926 Washington St #5106 (Hoboken)

Relaxed Korean BBQ restaurant specializing in seafood, pork & beef cuts prepared on tabletop grills.

445 Grand Ave (Palisades Park)

Roomy all-you-can-eat mall restaurant offering sushi & various hot or cold Asian & American dishes.

701 NJ-440 (Jersey City)

Upscale eatery with a refined menu of Italian-leaning steak-house fare, plus brunch.

2 Chapel Ave Unit 2 (Jersey City)

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

90 The Promenade (Edgewater)

Pakistan eatery, also offering catering services, dishing up traditional fare such as biryani, Karahi, gulab jamun and naan bread.

1277 Paterson Plank Rd (Secaucus)

Modern-chic spot with a seasonal, locally sourced New American menu, skyline views & patio seating.

2 Main St (Edgewater)

Restored Central Park icon for American fare in an elegant setting with courtyard & garden seating.

Central Park, W 67th St (New York)

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744 9th Ave (New York)

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728 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

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87 Madison St (Newark)

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195-197 Wilson Ave (Newark)

Casual restaurant with free vintage video games known for its wings and spicy sauces.

One Gateway Ctr (Newark)

Warm, family-owned Vietnamese eatery offering all the familiar favorites, from pho to bun.

393 Danforth Ave (Jersey City)

Formal Spanish eatery with a bar & big portions is popular with Meadowlands-bound diners.

150 Moonachie Rd (Moonachie)

Creative Barcelona-style tapas made with market-fresh ingredients in a warm, modern space.

1460 2nd Ave (New York)

Brazilian spot with steaks, seafood and a selection of cocktails, plus live music.

1 Merchant St (Newark)

Laid-back eatery whipping up vegan burgers with meatless patties, plus biscuits, salads and sweet potato fries.

915 Broad St Retail 1 (Newark)

Portuguese-style BBQ joint serving chicken, ribs & other classics in a modest strip-mall setting.

396 South St (Newark)

Sweet two-floor spot for sweets, coffee and brunch classics, cocktails and sandwiches.

694 8th Ave (New York)

Relaxed pizza joint with thin or crunchy crusts alongside buffalo chicken offerings.

694 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

Popular local pub since 1932 serving famous burgers, seafood & ribs. Owned by Jake La Motta family.

118 Wilson Ave (Newark)

No-frills, cash-only burger counter hidden inside an upscale hotel.

119 W 56th St (New York)

Cozy, modern gastropub serving updated American classics, plus craft beer, wine & cocktails.

70 Greene St (Jersey City)

Old-school Spanish bistro offering a seafood-focused menu, wine & sangria in casual surrounds.

157 Magazine St (Newark)

Simple counter-serve outpost serving paella, empanadas & quesadillas, plus classic Spanish desserts.

744 9th Ave (New York)

High-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas in a chic Central Park South setting.

240 Central Park S (New York)

Ramen, Korean fried chicken & other Asian offerings in a down-to-earth establishment.

618 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Hearty burgers, sandwiches & other comfort food in a relaxed eatery that has cocktails, wine & beer.

230 Brunswick St #1518 (Jersey City)

Traditional Italian dishes, pizzas, and cocktails served in a relaxed, industrial-chic restaurant.

474 9th Ave (New York)

Chicken joint known for its spicy, Nashville-style tenders, sliders, and kale slaw.

944 8th Ave (New York)

Establishment grilling Portuguese BBQ fare, including chicken & ribs, in an unadorned locale.

233 Ferry St (Newark)

Unfussy Italian eatery offering pasta, pizza & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch, wine & cocktails.

2791 Broadway (New York)

Several varieties of ramen plus soup dumplings, pork buns & more offered in a busy, no-frills space.

811 8th Ave (New York)

Burgers and other American comfort food served in a sports bar setting with happy hour specials.

250 W 54th St (New York)

Modern bistro chain serving gourmet meat & veggie burgers.

630 9th Ave (New York)

Brazilian churrascaria with all-you-can-eat BBQ meats & a salad bar, plus a la carte choices.

99 Monroe St (Newark)

American eats get an upscale, contemporary spin at this airy spot in a restored building

199 Washington St (Jersey City)

Fashionable venue offering home-cooked Caribbean cuisine & craft cocktails in a tropical space.

339 Communipaw Ave (Jersey City)

Sleek destination turning out Asian fusion BBQ & small plates with creative cocktails.

647 9th Ave (New York)

Casual lunch and breakfast spot serving sandwiches and fresh salads in a cozy atmosphere.

946 Broad St #1 (Newark)

Popular, family-friendly restaurant serving chicken, ribs, and other comfort food in a casual setting.

384 Walnut St (Newark)

Snug, contemporary cafe specializing in Korean fried chicken, plus modern Asian bites & beer.

248 W 106th St (New York)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

467 Lyons Ave (Newark)

Chef Thomas Keller's New American restaurant offers luxe fixed-price menus, with Central Park views.

10 Columbus Cir (New York)

Eatery for classic and offbeat comfort foods such as cereal-stuffed pancakes in rustic digs with a full bar.

247 Washington St (Jersey City)

Late-night lounge for cocktails & dancing, with rotating roster of DJs, plus Latin nights.

118 Stockton St (Newark)

Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.

1265 3rd Ave (New York)

Traditional and creative Italian cuisine plus cocktails in a spacious venue with chic, polished decor.

129 W 52nd St (New York)

Hefty seafood platters & grilled meats plus Portuguese wine in a comfy family-run corner restaurant.

148 Delancy St (Newark)