Ridgewood packs a lot of restaurants into a few walkable blocks. Around Ridgewood Avenue, Broad Street, Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue, you can find Thai, Korean, French, Lebanese, Greek, Indian, Japanese and plenty of Italian, often next door to each other.
That's the good news. The hard part is choosing. So instead of one long list, this guide sorts Ridgewood restaurants three ways: by what you want to spend, by the kind of night you're planning, and by what you're in the mood to eat. Pick the section that matches your question.
A quick note on prices: the dollar signs below are broad editorial groupings, from inexpensive quick meals to a special-occasion splurge. They're a rough guide, not a menu or a promised bill. Check current menus; drinks, tax and tip add to the total.
Jump to: By budget · By occasion · By cuisine
Where to eat in Ridgewood by budget
Cheap eats ($)
For a quick, inexpensive meal, start here.
- tacoria, 67 E. Ridgewood Ave.: tacos and other Mexican street food, open daily.
- East Coast Burger Company, 75 Franklin Ave.: burgers and fries, open every day.
- Puzo's Family Restaurant, 16 W. Ridgewood Ave.: pizza and Italian-American classics, open seven days a week.
- bb.q Chicken, 13 Godwin Ave.: Korean fried chicken.
- Toastique, 2-4 Garber Square: toasts, bowls and smoothies, opening at 7 a.m. every day.
- Ridgewood Station Cafe, 1 E. Ridgewood Ave.: breakfast and lunch right by the train station.
Mid-range ($$)
This is where most of downtown sits, and where the variety is.
- Shumi Japanese Cuisine, 70 E. Ridgewood Ave., and Maru Sushi, 94 N. Maple Ave.: sushi and Japanese dishes, both open seven days.
- Ridge Thai, 50 Chestnut St., and Chorn Thong, 2 E. Ridgewood Ave.: two Thai restaurants a few minutes apart.
- Tabboule, 39 E. Ridgewood Ave.: Lebanese food, open daily.
- Meltemi, 21 E. Ridgewood Ave.: Greek, with gyros, spreads and grilled dishes.
- SGD Dubu So Gong Dong, 16 Chestnut St.: Korean tofu stews and Korean barbecue.
- Turmeric Indian Bistro, 34 Franklin Ave., and Tabla, 16-18 S. Broad St.: Indian, with plenty of vegetarian dishes.
- S.Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso, 17 N. Broad St.: wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
- La Lanterna Cafe & Grill, 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., and Morsetto Italian Kitchen, 29 Chestnut St.: neighborhood Italian.
Special-occasion splurge ($$$ and up)
- Latour, 6 E. Ridgewood Ave.: French-American fine dining from chef-owner Michael Latour. It's BYOB, so bring a good bottle.
- Olivea, 37 S. Broad St.: contemporary American, also BYOB, with a four-course prix fixe listed at $64 a person on Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays, excluding holidays.
- Lula, 28 Oak St.: a chef-driven New American restaurant from chef-owner Conor Browne, built around seasonal ingredients.
- Sola Osteria, 17 S. Broad St.: Italian, at the top of the price range.
- Roots Steakhouse, 17 Chestnut St.: a classic steakhouse.
- Felina, 18 Prospect St.: Italian, with a large dining room that also hosts events.
Where to eat in Ridgewood by occasion
Date night
Latour is the classic choice: small, French, BYOB and run by its chef-owner. Olivea's four-course prix fixe makes it easy to settle in for the evening on the days it's offered. Lula is the newer option, a chef-driven New American spot on Oak Street. Latour and Olivea serve dinner only. Check Lula's current service schedule before booking.
Family dinner with kids
Raymond's, at 101 E. Ridgewood Ave., is open every day from 8 a.m., closing at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Puzo's does pizza and pasta, and East Coast Burger Company is an easy win with younger kids. For something different, the Korean barbecue at SGD Dubu is fun to share.
Breakfast and brunch
Raymond's and White Maple Café, at 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., both serve breakfast from 8 a.m. every day. Ridgewood Station Cafe does breakfast and lunch next to the station, and Toastique opens at 7 a.m. for something lighter.
Groups and celebrations
Felina has the space for larger parties and also works as an event venue. Roots Steakhouse suits a business dinner or a big birthday. Cravings Tapas Bistro, at 8 Wilsey Square, serves small plates made for sharing, and Bukhara Grill, at 37 Chestnut St., also caters.
Quick lunch
tacoria, bb.q Chicken and East Coast Burger Company are all quick options and open seven days. Chestnut Deli, at 25 Chestnut St., is another lunch option; check its current hours before going.
Where to eat in Ridgewood by cuisine
| Cuisine | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Italian and pizza | S.Egidio (Neapolitan pizza), Sola Osteria, Felina, La Lanterna, Morsetto, From Scratch, Puzo's |
| French | Latour |
| New American | Lula, Olivea |
| Steakhouse | Roots Steakhouse |
| Japanese and sushi | Shumi, Maru Sushi, Masago Sushi, Sakura Bana |
| Thai | Ridge Thai, Chorn Thong |
| Korean | SGD Dubu So Gong Dong, bb.q Chicken |
| Indian | Turmeric Indian Bistro, Tabla, Bukhara Grill, Manjal |
| Lebanese and Greek | Tabboule, Meltemi |
| Spanish-style tapas | Cravings Tapas Bistro |
| Mexican | tacoria |
| Burgers and diner classics | East Coast Burger Company, Raymond's, White Maple Café |
A few notes. Indian food is well covered, with four restaurants on or near the main streets; Manjal, at 37 Godwin Ave., also serves South Indian dosas. For sushi, Shumi and Maru Sushi are open seven days, while Sakura Bana, at 43 Franklin Ave., is closed Mondays. And if you're after real Neapolitan pizza, S.Egidio's wood-fired oven is the one to try.
Tips before you go
- Check if it's BYOB. Several Ridgewood restaurants let you bring your own, including Latour and Olivea. Others have a bar. If wine matters to your evening, call ahead or check the restaurant's own site.
- Mind Mondays. Many independent restaurants close one weekday, usually Monday. Latour, Olivea, Felina, La Lanterna, From Scratch, Morsetto, Sakura Bana and Chorn Thong list Monday closures. Manjal and Meltemi close Tuesdays. Check Tabla's current hours directly with the restaurant.
- Book ahead on weekends. For the smaller dinner spots, especially Latour and Olivea, a reservation on Friday or Saturday is a good idea. Both take bookings through OpenTable.
- Plan your parking. Downtown has metered street parking and municipal lots; Ridgewood's meters accept payment through the ParkMobile app. Check the signs for current hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best restaurant in Ridgewood for a special occasion?
For a quiet, elegant dinner, Latour, a French-American BYOB run by chef-owner Michael Latour. For a bigger celebration, Felina or Roots Steakhouse have more room.
Are there BYOB restaurants in Ridgewood, NJ?
Yes. Latour and Olivea are BYOB. Call ahead to confirm, since policies can change.
Where can you get breakfast in Ridgewood?
Raymond's and White Maple Café open at 8 a.m. every day, and Toastique opens at 7 a.m.
What kinds of food can you find in Ridgewood?
Italian, French, New American, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Indian, Lebanese, Greek, Mexican, tapas and steakhouse, all within a few blocks of downtown.
Information checked October 20, 2026. Restaurants open, close and change their hours often, so check before you go.
Sources and updates
Restaurant names above link to their own websites or their restaurant-managed reservation pages. Addresses were also checked against the Village of Ridgewood food-establishment list. For specific details, see Latour’s reservation page, Olivea’s prix fixe listing, Lula’s chef biography and ParkMobile’s Ridgewood information. Menus, prices and schedules can change.
More around Ridgewood
Read The Pizza I Don’t Have to Explain for our S.Egidio story, find restaurants with private rooms, or explore more Ridgewood stories. If you’re getting to know the town before a move, our Bergen County housing market report and property taxes by town guide cover the numbers.
