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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN CLIFFSIDE PARK CONTINUED RUDY’S ITALIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ITALIAN | 591 ANDERSON AVE. | [phone] | Old World charm, comfortable accommodations and delicious classic Italian dishes. Steak sandwiches, zuppa de pesce, scungilli and calamari are among Rudy’s sought-after dishes. y f l g h t VILLA AMALFI ITALIAN | 793 PALISADE AVE. | (201) 8868626 | There is a catering hall upstairs, but the ground floor restaurant is a local favorite for Italian and continental fare. Gracious service adds to the slightly Old World charm and the menu includes such surprises as an excellent steak tartare. z f o b l h r p CLIFTON SERGIO’S MISSIONE ITALIAN | 327 A LAKEVIEW AVE. | [phone] | [See review under Lodi location] y a o r THE SHANNON ROSE IRISH | CLIFTON COMMONS, 98 KINGSLAND ROAD | [phone] | [see review under Ramsey location] f o r SPUNTINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS ITALIAN | 70 KINGSLAND ROAD | (973) 6612435 | Dip your toes in with a customized cheese plate, then have fun with the eclectic choice of tapas – meatballs, antipasti, pizza, bruchettas, salads and small plates of pasta. Highlights include the risotto balls and the meatballs fried in wonton shells. And then there’s the long wine list to enjoy. y f o r CLOSTER AZUCAR CUBAN | 171 SCHRAALENBURGH ROAD | [phone] | Enjoy authentic Cuban dining at this new restaurant and lounge. The menu offers up classic dishes, as well as some special dishes. A meal isn’t complete without a mojito and serving of flan. y f o g r t BUON GUSTO RESTAURANT ITALIAN | 534 DURIE AVE. | [phone] yo 26 (201) DINING | 2017 EDITION LOCALE CAFE AND BAR ITALIAN | 208 PIERMONT ROAD | [phone] | Worth the trip to this quiet corner of Bergen for exciting, Italian-inspired food. The space is sleek, while the service is firmly Old World, thanks to the gracious staff. Save room for dessert. z f o r RUDY’S RESTAURANT & PIZZA ITALIAN | 71 VERVALEN ST. CLOSTER PLAZA | [phone] | Rudy’s has served pizza and pasta since 1963. Whether you like your pie plain, with pesto sauce or piled high with toppings, the pizza here is to die for. yfoght SEAR HOUSE STEAKHOUSE | 411 PIERMONT ROAD | [phone] | A classic steakhouse in every sense of the word, Sear House offers fine dining that isn’t limited to just their fine 28-day dry-aged beef. The service is professional and top-notch while decor is chic and modern. z f o r ZENDIGGI KEBAB HOUSE MEDITERRANEAN | 228 CLOSTER DOCK ROAD | [phone] | This family-owned standout offers a simple menu of excellent Mediterranean dishes. The kebab platters feature beef, chicken, lamb and more, while the pita sandwiches are also great. Finish the meal off with fresh baklava. y o r CRESSKILL DELVINA RESTAURANT ITALIAN | 172 PIERMONT ROAD | [phone] | This fine Italian eatery is happy to accommodate any customers’ requests while also serving up a great menu of classic dishes. Standouts include the chicken parmigiana, a selection of fresh seafood and Fettucine Delvina, which has homemade noodles with smoked salmon, sundried tomato, fresh chives, vodka and mascarpone. z f o t REVIEW POLICY (201) DINING is a service to our readers and is compiled by the editorial department. Reviews are written by resident critics who receive no special treatment. If anyone claiming to be a (201) restaurant reviewer asks a restaurant for a free meal, the owner should decline and report that person’s name to the magazine. Reviews, both in print and on bergen.com, are added and updated every other month. To suggest an outstanding restaurant you’d like to see in our listings, or to notify us of an update or correction to an existing listing, please email [email protected]. 201magazine.com