Though small, the borough of Norwood, New Jersey, offers its residents and visitors a number of dining options in the area. Avoid the chain restaurants and stop by a local, family-owned restaurant in the Norwood area. From fine dining to casual fare, restaurants in Norwood have something to offer every appetite.
At The Porter House Grill in Norwood, diners can enjoy myriad experiences. Cozy up next to the roaring fireplace in the dining room and enjoy dinner entrees such as tuna steak or rack of lamb. Diners looking for more casual fare can grab a high-top table at the restaurant's pub, which offers its own menu featuring bar fare including hamburgers and buffalo chicken rings. Play a game or two of darts while you wait for your meal. Or, dine al fresco during warm New Jersey days on the restaurant's patio.
Dimora Ristorante in Northwood offers Italian cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated setting. Diamora is a family-owned restaurant; Chef Gino runs the kitchen, while his sons manage the restaurant. White linen tabletops and exposed brick walls make the restaurant appealing to the eyes as well as the appetite. Enjoy classic Italian dishes for lunch or dinner, including spaghetti pomodora or ravioli casalinga. Dimora offers catering menus as well as banquet facilities for your next gathering.
Just a mile down the road from Northwood in Northvale is Madeleine's Petit Paris, a fine-dining restaurant serving authentic French cuisine. Responsible for the restaurant's cuisine is Chef Gastard Caloz, an award-winning chef native to Switzerland. Every Tuesday, guests can pair their meals with their favorite bottle of wine brought from home. Madeleine's offers prix fixe menus for lunch, brunch and dinner, during which you can enjoy entrees such as pork medallions Normand or chicken Nicoise.
Also in Northvale is the Classic Diner, a casual fare restaurant with a 1950s feel. Offering an expansive menu that includes everything from pizza and burgers to fajitas and ribs, Classic Diner can satisfy every family member's palate. Check out the restaurant's menu of nightly dinner specials, which each come with a glass of white or red wine. Save room for dessert because the Classic Diner's menu of sweets includes homemade fruit pies, chocolate mousse and New Orleans bread pudding.
