By Ashley Henshaw
Visitors to Northvale will find a selection of quality restaurants from which to choose.
Northvale, New Jersey, located just about 30 miles north of
New York City, is home to many commuters who want to relax outside the Big Apple. Residents in Northvale enjoy a small-town atmosphere as well as proximity to several parks and golf courses. The majority of the main businesses and eateries in Northvale are located along Livingston Street. The restaurant choices in the city provide a little something for everyone, with a selection of local restaurants offering international cuisines.
Madeleine's Petit Paris
First established in Northvale in 2000, Madeleine's Petit Paris is one of the more upscale restaurants in Northvale, once earning the title of "best French Restaurant in New Jersey" from Zagat while located earlier in Bergenfield, New Jersey, as Chez Madeleine. Chef Gaspard Caloz focuses on authentic French cuisine while his wife, for whom the restaurant is named, manages the dining room. Prix fixe menus are available, or guests can choose from the full menu offered at each meal. For dinner, expect traditional dishes like escargot and duck confit alongside dishes like pork tenderloin with calvados and apples or Black Angus steak with a cognac glaze. A extensive wine list is also available, featuring drinks from a variety of countries, including South Africa and New Zealand. The charming French countryside decor and friendly service add to the amazing food offerings at Madeleine's.
Madeleine's Petit Paris
416 Tappan Road
Northvale, NJ 07647
201-767-0063
madeleinespetitparis.com
Bamboo
Bamboo is located in Northvale Square outlet mall. This full-service restaurant serves up sushi as well as Thai and Japanese cuisine in a long, narrow space decorated with bamboo accents and fresh citrus colors. Diners can order from a long list of traditional sushi rolls, like the shrimp tempura, California or tuna avocado rolls, though a menu of special rolls like the dragon with eel, cucumber, avocado and masago offers bolder flavors. Sushi entrees and meals with curry or noodles are also available. Dinner entrees include a walnut-crusted salmon, beef teriyaki, panko-crusted chicken with Asian barbecue sauce and duckling medallions in soy sauce. This restaurant, which first opened in 2008, is open for lunch and dinner every day.
Bamboo
271 Livingston Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
201-750-2000
bamboonorthvale.com
Via Rustica Pizzeria
Located in Northvale Square, Via Rustica Pizzeria is a casual, family-friendly establishment with quick service and a simple decor. The restaurant focuses on authentic Italian dishes, specializing in thin-crust pizza made with minimalist toppings. Diners can choose a pizza or calzone made with interesting veggie toppings like eggplant, broccoli, spinach, eggplant and zucchini, though meatier versions are available as well. Their hero sandwiches range from a meatball parmigiana to a sandwich with potato and eggs. Along with a range of salads and appetizers, Via Rustica also offers hearty entrees like gnocchi piacere, chicken marsala and shrimp scampi. Customers residing nearby can also opt for delivery service from this restaurant.
Via Rustica Pizzeria
271 Livingston Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
877-308-1609
About the Author:
Ashley Henshaw began her freelance writing career in 2007. Previously, she has worked for a publishing house and contributed to Citysearch in Chicago. She currently writes feature articles for City's Best, an AOL site. Henshaw attended Loyola University Chicago, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English.
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