Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Riverdale

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. Black Bull Steak & Seafood Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(671)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Riverdale

Booked 5 times today

Black Bull Steakhouse & Seafood Imagine a 2-story restaurant with 2 bars, soft evening music, and a romantic setting for you and your significant other. Now imagine you don't have to go into New York City to enjoy it all because we're here in Riverdale right now!

2. Cypress Tavern

4.1

Excellent(172)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Riverdale

For many European Cultures food is life and life is food. At Cypress Tavern, we celebrate the Mediterranean culinary passion with garden-fresh ingredients and old homemade recipes. Cypress's signature Mediterranean restaurant boasts Kinnelon's lush scenic grounds while transcending a warm color scheme with subtle blue and yellow accents and dark wood touches. Enjoy one of our twenty beers on draft or one of our signature martini's, or savor a delicious meal in our inviting dining room or al fresco on the outdoor deck. With friendly, engaging service and generous portions, Cypress is the ideal setting to enjoy dining with the warmth of family and friends, and the comfort of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. A casually creative restaurant with a creative menu, sophisticated interior and gracious service. Cypress Estiatorio is Mediterranean dining at its best! Destined to become New Jersey's premier dining and event experience!

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3. Rare, the Steak House

4.7

Exceptional(1904)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Little Falls

Booked 5 times today

Rated Best Steak House in New Jersey 6 years in a row! Treat yourself to a Rare experience, Established in 2007 at Rare, it's all about the steak. Select cuts of prime wet aged beef, cooked to your specifications presented with your choice of exceptional side dishes. For those who hunger for something other than steak, Rare's affiliation with Il Tulipano has some classic Italian dish's that have been added to the menu or choose from Colorado lamb, veal, poultry &; fresh seafood entrees that are expertly prepared & plated. Wine aficionados take note…Rare's cellar is home to just the right Glass or bottle of wine with which to accompany your meal. Rare boasts a generously sized bar, featuring Specialty Drinks, the perfect spot to unwind, socialize & network after a hard days work & commute. For exceptional dining so close to home, simply reserve your table, sit back & enjoy the Rare experience.

4. Bottagra

4.8

Exceptional(1350)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hawthorne

Booked 14 times today

Located in Hawthorne"s historic Degray house, Bottagra Restaurant opened its doors in early 2008. What was once used as an encampment for General Lafayette's troops during the Revolutionary War has been transformed into a modern, elegant restaurant with the feel and charm of a Tuscan villa. Chef-Owners Robert Vicari and Carlo Carbonaro have fused their extensive restaurant experience together to offer a variety of dishes hailing from both the northern and southern regions of Italy. Offering a full bar and extensive wine list, as well as private rooms, Bottagrais a diners' dream for gatherings both large and small.

5. F1RST

4.8

Exceptional(305)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hawthorne

Booked 3 times today

Excited to be opening his "F1RST" restaurant, Award winning Executive Chef/Owner Adam Weiss who is known for his creative mix of unique flavors, textures, and artful presentation will be opening F1RST, an Eclectic American Fine Dining BYOB Restaurant. Focusing on seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, Chef Adam Weiss is bringing his distinctive cooking to Northern New Jersey.Diners will delight in the two uniquely decorated dining rooms that are upscale and trendy with avant garde artwork, subdued lighting, soothing background music, and an intimate fireplace.Our mission is to create a memorable dining experience for all who join us. We look forward to serving you!

6. La Cambusa

4.7

Exceptional(485)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wyckoff

Booked 4 times today

La Cambusa is a true neighborhood gem, offering authentic southern Italian cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere. The restaurant has a long history of providing top quality Italian food for over 25 years. Reviewers consistently rave about the food and service, with many referring to it as their favorite restaurant. One reviewer even calls it a 'veritable southern Italian experience.' La Cambusa is highly recommended for its delicious food, efficient service, and pleasant atmosphere.

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7. Robert's Scratch Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(965)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Totowa

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Roberts Scratch Kitchen. We are a fine dining continental cuisine BYOB scratch kitchen restaurant located in Totowa New Jersey. Serving lunch and dinner with daily specials, offering a full Gluten Free Menu. Our modern spacious dining room is finely detailed, cozy, and relaxing, with a trendy classy feel.At RSK our food is made from scratch. We do not use any ready-made prepared foods. Our kitchen has no freezer. Food is purchased fresh daily. Meals are homemade in the restaurant kitchen just a few feet from where you are dining. We also ask to bare with us as it is hard to find staff and we try to keep the prices as low as possible due to the high food costs these days and also trying to find the product in these strange times. We only use top of the line high quality provisions. On weekends we have a 90 minute table time for 2 tops and 2 hour table time for larger then that on the earlier seatings.

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8. Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

4.5

Awesome(600)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fairfield, New Jersey

Booked 2 times today

We are a family friendly restaurant featuring an open kitchen with a wood burning stone pizza deck oven. Our Dining room is a attached to Outdoor Mediterranean style dining patio plus a fully stocked lobby bar with beautiful fireplace. We are famous for our pasta, seafood and fish dishes. Enjoy !!

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9. Harmony Mediterranean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(17)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Franklin Lakes

Harmony Mediterranean Grill has established to serve delicious authentic Turkish / Mediterranean Cuisine.Our intention is to share freshly prepared, well seasoned Mediterranean dishes in a very comfortable dining room to make our guests having a good time with great experience while dining.We take great pride in serving high quality, fresh ingredients and authentic seasoning.

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10. Artemio’s Prime & Proper

5.0

Exceptional(690)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ringwood

Booked 1 time today

Artemio's Prime & Proper is a neighborhood gem in Ringwood, NJ. This fine dining restaurant is praised for its exceptional service, elegant ambiance, and top-notch food. As one reviewer put it, 'Artemio's is a jewel in the mountains of North Jersey'. The menu features high-quality USDA Prime & Dry Aged meats, fresh seafood, and organic fruits and vegetables, and the wine collection includes both boutique and familiar wines. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with the excellent service and food, makes Artemio's a favorite among locals and a destination for connoisseurs alike.

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Amy
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Thanksgiving day menu offered delicious choices, servers were attentive and pleasant. Manager made exception for children in pricing for limited menu choices. Definitely recommend for NYC Thanksgiving experience.
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The Smith- Lincoln SquarePrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln Square
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4.6
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Bhanu
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Cute spot we chose for our thanksgiving lunch. We were not disappointed. My turkey meal was delicious! I would recommend them for thanksgiving as well as any day of the week and the service was wonderful. My husband had a regularly-served dish and enjoyed it very much. Kid friendly. Thank you to all who took care of us today.
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Cafe LuxembourgPrice: Expensive• French American• Upper West Side
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4.8
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Tammie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Pasta special was great, chocolate bread pudding super delicious. Wait staff very attentive.
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BeccoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Theater District
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4.5
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Tyler
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Black Bull steakhouse was the best decision I've made in a long time. I went for an anniversary dinner and it was the most exceptional dining experience I've had in a long time. As someone who has been working full-time in every facet of the hospitality industry, I could not have been more impressed. My meal was the 16 oz Bone-In Filet that was cooked to perfection at Medium Rare, and her meal was the 8 oz. Filet cooked to perfection at medium. The service was prompt, knowledgable and incredibly swift. Leo provided world-class service and he deserves a promotion. If you get the luxury of dining at Black Bull Steakhouse, Leo is the only server I want going forward!
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Black Bull Steak & Seafood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Riverdale
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4.7
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Pete
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Visit worth staying thru dessert. Baklava cheesecake! So decadent!
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Cypress TavernPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Riverdale
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4.1

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Black Bull Steak & Seafood Restaurant

2. Cypress Tavern

3. Rare, the Steak House

4. Bottagra

5. F1RST

6. La Cambusa

7. Robert's Scratch Kitchen

8. Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

9. Harmony Mediterranean Grill

10. Artemio’s Prime & Proper

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