You voted, we tallied. Here are the results for (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen Readers' Poll Food andDrink 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 fourcategories, 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