The results are in. See the Best of Bergen Food and Drink winners for 2023
You voted, we tallied. Here are the results for (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen Readers' Poll Food and Drink categories.
How we determined the Best of Bergen winners
There were two rounds of voting.
The first round, voting by nomination, started Oct. 10 and ended on Oct. 28, 2022.The second round featured the top 7 nominations from the first round in a head-to-head vote that started on Dec. 12, 2022 and ended Jan. 12, 2023. Voters were allowed one vote per category, per person, per round.
Finalists are listed in their order of finish.
Best of Bergen 2023 winners
To view winners in all four categories, click here.
Alfresco Dining
Elia Mediterranean Restaurant
240 Hackensack St., East Rutherford; (201) 939-9292, elianj.com
Finalists
Andiamo, Haworth
Saddle River Cafe, Saddle River
Sofia, Englewood
Bagels
Goldberg’s Famous Bagels, Westwood
90 Westwood Ave., Westwood; (201) 666-9896
Finalists
Bagel Nosh of Waldwick
Teaneck Road Hot Bagels, Teaneck
B&G Bagels & Catering, Ramsey
Bakery
Rispoli Pastry Shop
23 Emerson Plaza E., Emerson; (201) 265-4009, rispolipastryshop.com
Finalists
A Little Cake, Park Ridge
Sook Pastry, Ridgewood
L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey
Barbecue
Fink’s BBQ Smokehouse
26 W. Madison Ave., Dumont; (201) 384-3210
Finalists
Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul, Ramsey
Kimchi Smoke Barbecue, Westwood
Cubbys BBQ, Hackensack
Bartender
Ron Schrimp of Allendale Bar & Grill
67 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale; (201) 327-3197, allendalebarandgrill.com
Finalists
Pat Cahill of Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Montvale
Juan Cardenas of Park West Tavern, Ridgewood
Anthony Warren of Bar Boutique, Ramsey
Breakfast
Willow & Whisk
319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff; (201) 425-9931, willowandwhisk.com
Finalists
Brownstone Pancake Factory, Englewood Cliffs
The Ridge Diner, Park Ridge
Rutherford Pancake House, Rutherford
Brewery
Five Dimes Brewery
247 Westwood Ave., Westwood; (201) 497-8455, fivedimesbrewery.com
Finalists
Hackensack Brewing, Hackensack
Gearblock Brewing Company, Waldwick
Alementary Brewing Co., Hackensack
Brunch
Willow & Whisk
319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff; (201) 425-9931, willowandwhisk.com
Finalists
The Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar, Hillsdale
Saddle River Cafe, Saddle River
Fiorentini, Rutherford
Burgers
White Manna
358 River St., Hackensack; (201) 342-0914; whitemanna.com
Finalists
The Iron Horse Restaurant, Westwood
Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale
Steve’s Burgers, Garfield (Rt. 46)
Butcher Shop
B&M Market
146 Kinderkamack Road Unit B, Park Ridge; (201) 391-4373, bmfoodlovers.com
Finalists
Steve’s Market Inc, Ramsey
Westwood Prime Meats, Westwood
Wyckoff Prime Meats, Wyckoff
Carry Out Meals
B&M Market
146 Kinderkamack Road Unit B, Park Ridge; (201) 391-4373, bmfoodlovers.com
Finalists
Biggie’s, Carlstadt
Jim Dandy’s, Rutherford
Granita Grille, Westwood
Caterer
Market Basket
813 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes; (201) 891-2000, marketbasket.com
Finalists
B&M Market, Park Ridge
In Thyme Catered Events, Moonachie
Shortrounds Deli & Catering, Emerson
Cheese Shop
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
10 Triangle Plaza, Ramsey; (201) 995-6800, uncleg.com
Finalists
Wegmans, Montvale
Jerry’s Gourmet and More, Englewood
Vinnie’s Mootz, Lyndhurst
Chef
Jamie Knott of Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River; (201) 825-4016, saddleriverinn.com
Finalists
Michael Matonti of Cafe Panache, Ramsey
Antonio de Leso of Fiorentini, Rutherford
Linda Dickstein of Andiamo, Haworth
Chinese Restaurant
TS Ma Chinese Cuisine
637 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff; (201) 891-8878, tsmachinesecuisine.com
Finalists
Hanami Restaurant, Westwood
Look See, Ramsey
Bamboo House, Ridgewood
Cocktails
Bacari Grill
800 Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington; (201) 358-6330, bacarigrill.com
Finalists
Park West Tavern, Ridgewood
Bar Boutique, Ramsey
Sofia, Englewood
Craft Beer Bar
Grant Street Café
25 Grant Ave., Dumont; (201) 385-1705; thegrantstreetcafe.com
Finalists
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Ramsey
Steel Wheel Tavern, Ridgewood
The Plank Pizza Co Beer Parlor, Saddle Brook
Deli
Casa Del Sole, Woodcliff Lake
115 Broadway, Woodcliff Lake; (201) 391-5671, casadelsole.biz
Finalists
La Casa Formoso, Northvale
Ted’s North Delicatessen, Paramus
Kosher Nosh Deli Restaurant & Catering, Glen Rock
Dessert Menu
Sook Pastry
24 S. Broad St., Ridgewood; (201) 493-2500, sookpastry.com
Finalists
The Cheesecake Factory, Hackensack
L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey
Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
Diner
State Line Diner
375 NJ-17, Mahwah; (201) 529-3353, statelinediner.com
Finalists
Chit Chat Diner, Hackensack
The Ridge Diner, Park Ridge
Matthews Colonial Diner, Waldwick
Dive Bar
The Orange Lantern
15 E. Firehouse Lane, Paramus; (201) 652-4443, orangelantern.com
Finalists
Lou’s Tavern, Hillsdale
Dog House Saloon & Grill, Twp. of Washington
The Straphanger Saloon, Hackensack
Doughnuts
Glaze Donuts
358 River Road, New Milford; (201) 483-8634, glazedonuts.com
Finalists
Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
D’Ercole Donuts, Northvale
Duck Donuts, Paramus
Fast Casual (no table service)
Hiram’s
1345 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee; (201) 592-9602
Finalists
CAVA, Ramsey
EONS Greek Food For Life, Paramus
Best of Everything Deli, Ridgewood
Fine Dining
The River Palm Terrace
1416 River Road, Edgewate; (201) 224-2013;,edgewater.riverpalm.com
Finalists
Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
Savini Restaurant, Allendale
Andiamo, Haworth
Food Truck
Eat Callahan’s
eatcallahans.com
Finalists
Hold My Knots NJ, Hillsdale
Empanada Mania, Bergenfield
Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ, Westwood
French Fries
Ted’s North Delicatessen
314 Spring Valley Road, Paramus; (201) 261-9599, tedsnorth.com
Finalists
Steve’s Burgers, Garfield (Rt. 46)
Jim Dandy’s, Rutherford
Westwood Prime Eats, Westwood
Gourmet Shop
Market Basket
813 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes; (201) 891-2000, marketbasket.com
Finalists
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, Ramsey
Maywood’s Marketplace, Maywood
B&M Market, Park Ridge
Greek/Mediterranean
Varka Restaurant
30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey; (201) 995-9333, varkarestaurant.com
Finalists
Elia Mediterranean Restaurant, East Rutherford
A Taste of Greece, River Edge
Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill, Fair Lawn
Happy Hour
Steel Wheel Tavern
51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood; (201) 882-1800, steelwheeltavern.com
Finalists
Biggie’s, Carlstadt
Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale
Brady’s At The Station, Ramsey
Hot Dog
Hiram’s
1345 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee; (201) 592-9602
Finalists
Hank’s Franks, Lodi
Johnny & Hanges, Fair Lawn
Ehmer Quality Meats, Hillsdale
Ice Cream
Van Dyk’s Homemade Ice Cream
145 Ackerman Ave., Ridgewood; (201) 444-1429, vandyksicecream.com
Finalists
Conrad’s Confectionery, Westwood
Cranberry Junction Ice Cream, Hackensack
Ernie’s Ice Cream, Mahwah
Indian Restaurant
Downtown Dhaba
266 Center Ave., Westwood; (201) 664-0123, dhabadowntown.com
Finalists
Nirvana Indian Kitchen, Allendale
Bombay Hut, Waldwick
Mantra, Paramus
Italian Restaurant
Savini Restaurant
168 W. Crescent Ave., Allendale; (201) 760-3700, savinirestaurant.com
Finalists
Andiamo, Haworth
Fiorentini, Rutherford
Granita Grille, Westwood
Japanese Restaurant
Hanami Restaurant
301 Center Ave., Westwood; (201) 666-8508, hanamirestaurant.com
Finalists
Kiku Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar, Paramus
Bop N Sushi, Westwood
Wasabi, Ridgewood
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
The Iron Horse Restaurant
20 Washington Ave., Westwood; (201) 666-9682, theironhorse.com
Finalists
Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale
Jim Dandy’s, Rutherford
Biggie’s, Carlstadt
Korean Restaurant
Kimchi Smoke Barbecue
301 Center Ave., Westwood; (201) 497-6333, kimchismoke.com
Finalists
Ondubu, Rutherford
Bop N Sushi, Westwood
So Good, Closter
Kosher Deli
Kosher Nosh Deli Restaurant & Catering
894 Prospect St., Glen Rock; (201) 445-1186, koshernosh.com
Finalists
Noah’s Ark, Teaneck
Foster Village Kosher Delicatessen, Bergenfield
Tenafly Kosher Deli & Caterers, Tenafly
Local Coffee
Roast’d Coffee
807 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes; (201) 485-7087, roastd.coffee
Finalists
Humphrey’s Coffee, Haworth
Ridgewood Coffee Company, Ridgewood
Rey Sol Coffee Roasters, Ridgewood
Lunch
The Rolling Pin Café
341 Broadway, Westwood; (201) 666-4660, therollingpincafe.com
Finalists
Farmhouse Cafe & Eatery, Westwood
Suprema, Rutherford
Saddle River Cafe, Saddle River
Meal for the Money
Steve’s Burgers, Garfield (Rt. 46)
506 Route 46, Garfiel; (973) 772-1770
Finalists
Domani, Hillsdale
Limoncello, Waldwick
Granita Grille, Westwood
Mexican Restaurant
Blue Moon Mexican Café
327 Franklin Ave., Suite J, Wyckoff; (201) 891-1331, bluemoonmexicancafe.com
Finalists
Lolita’s Mexican Cantina, Westwood
Azteca, Rutherford
La Fortaleza, Garfield
New Restaurant (since Oct. 2021)
Fiorentini
98 Park Ave., Rutherford; (973) 721-3404, fiorentinirest.com
Finalists
Fig & Tomato Italian European Eatery, Hillsdale
Uno Mas, Allendale
Bar Boutique, Ramsey
Pizza
Kinchley’s Tavern
586 Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey; (201) 934-7777, kinchleyspizza.com
Finalists
S.Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso, Ridgewood
Song E Napule Pizzeria & Trattoria, Rutherford
TPR Restaurant Pizzeria, Tenafly
Place for a Sweet Treat
Conrad’s Confectionery
107 Westwood Ave., Westwood; (201) 664-2895, conrads1928.com
Finalists
Sook Pastry, Ridgewood
L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey
Kara Kakes, Franklin Lakes
Pub
P.J. Finnegan’s
274 Fairview Ave., Westwood; (201) 664-7576. pjfinnegans.com
Finalists
Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Montvale
Steel Wheel Tavern, Ridgewood
Brady’s At The Station, Ramsey
Romantic Restaurant
Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River; (201) 825-4016, saddleriverinn.com
Finalists
Cafe Matisse, Rutherford
Savini Restaurant, Allendale
Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar, Hasbrouck Heights
Seafood Restaurant
Varka Restaurant
30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey; (201) 995-9333, varkarestaurant.com
Finalists
Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill, Fair Lawn
Seafood Gourmet, Maywood
Stern & Bow Restaurant, Closter
Seafood Shop
Peter’s Fish Market
190 Godwin Ave., Midland Park; (201) 444-3331, petersfishmarket.com
Finalists
Seafood Gourmet, Maywood
Anchor Seafood, Montvale
Stew Leonard’s Farm Fresh Food & Wine, Paramus
Server
Chris Feeley of The Capital Grille
1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus; (201) 845-7040, thecapitalgrille.com
Finalists
Victor Martinez of Andiamo, Haworth
Keith Luciano of Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn, New Milford
Julie Moreno of Granita Grille, Westwood
Sports Bar
Allendale Bar & Grill
67 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale; (201) 327-3197, allendalebarandgrill.com
Finalists
The Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar, Hillsdale
Miller’s Ale House, Paramus
Midland Brew House, Saddle Brook
Signature Sandwich
NJ Giant from Park Wood Deli
342 Erie Ave., Midland Park; (201) 689-0855, parkwooddeli.com
Finalists
The Gobbler from Ted’s North Delicatessen, Paramus
Austin Cho from Kimchi Smoke Barbecue, Westwood
Fat Bubba from Crossroads Deli & Catering, Bergenfield
Steakhouse
The River Palm Terrace
1416 River Road, Edgewater; (201) 224-2013, edgewater.riverpalm.com
Finalists
The Capital Grille, Paramus
The Park Steakhouse, Park Ridge
Allendale Steakhouse, Allendale
Sushi Restaurant
Hanami Restaurant
301 Center Ave., Westwood; (201) 666-8508, Hanamirestaurant.com
Finalists
Bop N Sushi, Westwood
Yellowtail Japanese Bistro, Rutherford
Sakura Japanese Restaurant, Wyckoff
Thai Restaurant
Wyckoff Thai Cuisine
314 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff; (201) 485-8855, wyckoffthai.com
Finalists
Pimaan Thai Restaurant, Emerson
Gao Thai Kitchen, Ramsey
Red Basil Thai Cuisine, Rutherford
Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Veggie Heaven
473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck; (201) 836-0887, orderveggieheaven.com
Finalists
WorldFlats, Ridgewood
Green Fusion, Ridgewood
Beets Juice Bar Park Ridge, Park Ridge
Vietnamese Restaurant
Simply Vietnamese
1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly; (201) 568-7770, simplyvietnamese.info
Finalists
TC’s Little Taste of Saigon, Ridgewood
Ma Mì Eatery, Closter
Pho Saigon, Hackensack
Wine List
The Capital Grille
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus; (201) 845-7040, thecapitalgrille.com
Finalists
Savini Restaurant, Allendale
Andiamo, Haworth
Sofia, Englewood
Wine Store
Mason’s Cellar
32 Ames Ave., Rutherford; (201) 935-1212, masonscellar.com
Finalists
Total Wine & More, River Edge
Ramsey Bottle King, Ramsey
Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, Closter
Wings
Allendale Bar & Grill
67 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale; (201) 327-3197, allendalebarandgrill.com
Finalists
Blue 42 Restaurant and Bar, Elmwood Park
Mahwah Bar & Grill, Mahwah
bb.q Chicken Westwood, Westwood
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Food and Drink Best of Bergen 2023 poll results
