Paisano’s Restaurant: Gourmet Italian Fare

Paisano's Restaurant serves a new twist on Italian cuisine in Rutherford. Since 1989, this Park Avenue restaurant has served only the finest Italian food. The menu includes cuisine from Northern and Southern Italy, with some unique pasta dishes you won't find elsewhere. Start with an appetizer like the Stuffed Eggplant
, Ginger Calamari
, or Tricolor Salad with endive, arugula, radichio, and pancetta. Try delicious pasta dishes like Crabmeat Ravioli
 with pink vodka sauce, baby shrimps, and spinach or the Fettuccine Mountain and Sea with wild porcini, shitaki mushrooms, and shrimp in a light cream sauce with spinach. Gourmet pizza, entrees, sandwiches, and seafood dishes round out the menu.

The service is friendly and attentive. Prices are a little high but worth it for the high quality meals. Paisano's Restaurant is also BYOB, so bring your favorite bottle of wine. 

Paisano's Restaurant
132 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 935-5755
http://www.paisanos.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/paisanos-restaurant-rutherford

Paisano’s Restaurant: Gourmet Italian Fare

Paisano's Restaurant serves a new twist on Italian cuisine in Rutherford. Since 1989, this Park Avenue restaurant has served only the finest Italian food. The menu includes cuisine from Northern and Southern Italy, with some unique pasta dishes you won't find elsewhere. Start with an appetizer like the Stuffed Eggplant
, Ginger Calamari
, or Tricolor Salad with endive, arugula, radichio, and pancetta. Try delicious pasta dishes like Crabmeat Ravioli
 with pink vodka sauce, baby shrimps, and spinach or the Fettuccine Mountain and Sea with wild porcini, shitaki mushrooms, and shrimp in a light cream sauce with spinach. Gourmet pizza, entrees, sandwiches, and seafood dishes round out the menu.

The service is friendly and attentive. Prices are a little high but worth it for the high quality meals. Paisano's Restaurant is also BYOB, so bring your favorite bottle of wine. 

Paisano's Restaurant
132 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 935-5755
http://www.paisanos.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/paisanos-restaurant-rutherford

The Village Gourmet: An American Bistro

Looking for a relaxing spot for lunch or dinner? Try the Village Gourmet. Located on Park Avenue a block from the Terrace, the Village Gourmet features classic American cuisine in a comfortable, bistro setting. Comfort and class are what you’ll see when you come in and sit in the dining room, with its great seating, warm wood décor and big windows giving you a view of the area. Regular customers tout the friendly and helpful wait staff. There is no bar but the adjoining store can offer a wide variety of wines and beers to enjoy with your meal. Or just bring your own bottle with you! Folks love the fresh bread and dips that come at each table, especially the pepper olive oil. And everyone will find a menu item to suit their palate.

The Village Gourmet
75 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-9404
http://www.yelp.com/biz/village-gourmet-rutherford

Madeleine Cafe and Bakery: Classic French Delights

The sweet tastes of a classic French bakery are at the Madeleine Café and Bakery. Founded by a woman with a dream of being a pastry chef, the Madeleine is more than a name, it’s a shell-shaped, spongy cookie that you will love. There are lots of Madeleine varieties here, so try a few and take some home! There are also many different specialties that are perfect for a relaxing breakfast. The lunch specialties are also tasty, and you can enjoy them all in Madeleine’s beautiful and relaxing café and lounge. Don’t miss out on the cupcakes, macaroons, cookies and shortbreads. Madeleine’s also caters events.

Madeleine Café and Bakery
11 West Erie Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-2301
http://www.yelp.com/biz/madeleine-cafe-rutherford

Cafe Matisse: Tapas Style Dining

Cafe Matisse offers wonderful, tapas style meals in Rutherford. This romantic and cozy restaurant features a regularly changing menu based on seasonal ingredients but you can always count on a delicious meal. There are no traditional entrees here. It terms its offerings a "grazing menu": these dishes are larger than an appetizer but smaller than an entree. Choose either three or four courses. One of the courses is dessert while the others are from the savory menu. You can expect dishes like Mango Chili Glazed Chicken Wings, Pan Seared Cajun Spiced Cubed Tuna with Crab, Matisse Burger with BBQ Glazed Short Ribs, and Roasted Beet and Radish Salad. All the food is expertly prepared and served by a friendly wait staff. The meals may seem a little pricey, but they're well worth it for the wonderful experience.

Cafe Matisse
167 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 935-2995
http://www.cafematisse.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-matisse-rutherford

Risotto House: Classic Italian Flavors

If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Rutherford, come to the Risotto House. Located in front of the Meadowlands Decorating Center on Park Avenue, the Risotto House is the place to go for a casual yet classic Italian meal. Come in and check out the relaxing ambiance, with warm lighting, traditional art on the walls and white tablecloth service. It’s also a great place to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to enjoy with your meal! And the food is prepared with only the finest ingredients. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, the selection of appetizers, salads, risottos, pastas and entrees will make you think you’re in a bistro in Rome. It’s a great spot for a meal with your special someone, or a family dinner.

Risotto House
88 Park Avenue, Suite 2
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-5344
http://www.yelp.com/biz/risotto-house-rutherford

Rutherford Pancake House: Healthy Breakfasts in Rutherford

Begin your day the healthy way at the Rutherford Pancake House. Located on Park Avenue about a block away from the train station, you’ll find healthy breakfast alternatives to go along with traditional favorites. If you like pancakes, waffles and French toast, you can get both vegan and gluten free alternatives to go along with classic breakfast fare. All of the toppings used are also guaranteed to have no preservatives. Fresh ingredients are used in all of the omelets and other platters. The lunch selections are pretty good, too!  Try the homemade soups to go along with tasty salads, sandwiches and burgers.

Rutherford Pancake House
40 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 340-4171
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rutherford-pancake-house-rutherford

The New Park Tavern: A Great Bergen County Spot

Go where the locals go at the New Park Tavern. Located across from the Rutherford campus of Felician College, the New Park Tavern is a hidden gem in the area. It’s the kind of place where you can meet up with friends to hang out and watch the big game, or come back with family to enjoy a meal. Come after work or on the weekends and hang out with friends at the bar, where you can enjoy a cold beer on tap, a glass of wine or a prepared drink. Or grab a seat to share a pizza, which many regulars claim is the best in town. Not in the mood for pizza? The menu features lots of soup, salad, sandwich, pasta and entrée options. Test out your singing voice on Saturdays — Karaoke Night!

The New Park Tavern
250 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 939-9445
http://www.yelp.com/biz/park-tavern-and-restaurant-rutherford

Global Eats: Terrific Tapas

Take a culinary trip around the world at Global Eats. Located across from Spring Dell, Global Eats is a cool spot to bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy a tapas-style experience. Come in and check out the cool décor, with interesting artwork on the walls and comfortable seating. There’s a bar but no booze here! You can however order some Sangria mix. Just add your own red or white wine! Enjoy yourself while going over a menu that has so many interesting appetizers; you’ll have to order a few to share with friends. In true “global” fashion, the apps hail from all culinary corners of the globe. There are some nice entrée options as well. Mix in the terrific service, and you’ve found yourself a new place for lunch or dinner.

Global Eats
16 Glen Road
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-6373
http://www.yelp.com/biz/fabulous-appetizers-rutherford

Valentino’s on Park: Classic, Casual Cuisine in Rutherford

Homemade Italian specialties make for a delicious experience at Valentino’s on Park. Located on Park Avenue just a half-block from the train station, locals know that Valentino’s on Park is the place to go for a either a family meal or a special occasion. The dress code might be casual, but this place the food is a step above! You’ll like the laid back atmosphere in the dining area and the friendly service. You won’t be rushed here, so take your time and enjoy your dinner! It’s the brick oven that makes everything from pizzas to baked entrees so good! But be prepared and make a reservation for the weekend – it gets crowded pretty fast.

Valentino’s on Park
15 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 528-7142
http://www.yelp.com/biz/valentinos-on-park-rutherford

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