The Healthiest Restaurants in Allendale NJ

Our team has explored the culinary landscape in Allendale and nearby Waldwick, highlighting the most flavorful and wholesome restaurants. Here are our top 5 favorites!

Andrea's Ristorante Italiano

20 East Prospect Street
Waldwick, New Jersey 07463
201-670-0275

Andrea's Ristorante Italiano delivers authentic Italian cuisine emphasizing high-quality ingredients. The Caprese Salad (fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze) is a great start to any meal. For seafood lovers, there’s the Linguine alle Vongole (fresh clams, garlic, parsley). The Chicken Marsala (wild mushrooms, demi-glace) and Veal Saltimbocca (prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella) are equally as impressive. Vegetarians will enjoy the Eggplant Rollatini (ricotta, mozzarella, plum tomato sauce).

Limoncello

32 Franklin Turnpike
Waldwick, New Jersey 07463
201-652-5577

The beet salad (tomatoes, onions, gorgonzola cheese, greens, balsamic dressing) is a colorful and tangy opener. Try the Rigatoni Angello (sweet sausage, peas, mushrooms, pink sauce), Pollo Calabrese (breast of chicken, wild mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese), Shrimp Limoncello (jumbo shrimp, spicy garlic sauce, escarole), or Ravioli Basilico (homemade cheese ravioli, plum tomato sauce).

Mezza Luna Bistro

96 West Allendale Avenue
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
201-327-6556

Mezza Luna Bistro brings Mediterranean and Italian influences focusing on fresh ingredients. The Mediterranean salad (mixed greens, feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, lemon vinaigrette) is a great start. Other good options are the Shrimp Scampi (jumbo shrimp, garlic, lemon, linguine), Chicken Francese (lemon, capers), Veal Piccata (capers, lemon, demi-glace), and Rigatoni Bolognese (ground veal, plum tomato sauce).

Savini Restaurant

168 West Crescent Avenue
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
201-760-3700

Savini Restaurant elevates Italian cuisine with a focus on seasonal and local ingredients. There’s the burrata salad (arugula, roasted beets, pistachios, balsamic glaze), and also the lobster ravioli (saffron cream sauce, cherry tomatoes). For a hearty main, the veal chop milanese (arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette) or the grilled salmon (lemon herb sauce, sautéed spinach). Also too the chicken scarpariello (sausage, peppers, onions, rosemary)

Allendale Social

9 Franklin Turnpike
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
201-402-1500

Allendale Social offers a modern American menu with a focus on fresh, locally inspired ingredients. The kale Caesar salad (baby kale, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing) is a crisp and flavorful starter. The truffle mushroom pizza (wild mushrooms, truffle oil, mozzarella, arugula) and the grilled salmon (quinoa, roasted vegetables, lemon herb sauce) provide a healthy and hearty option. The chicken paillard (arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, lemon vinaigrette) is a tasty entrée, while the short rib tacos (braised short rib, avocado, pickled onions, cilantro) are not to be missed.

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