French Restaurants in Westwood, New Jersey

Dubbed "The Hub of the Pascack Valley," the borough of Westwood is a lovely, thriving community. Whether you are taking a run or picking up a game of football in Westvale Park or gathering a group of friends to go ice-skating at Dielt Ice Rink, there are plenty of ways to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle in Westwood. There are also plenty of dining options, especially in term of French fare.

Pourquoi Pas?

A small storefront with lacy curtains and quaint wall decorations, Pourquoi Pas? is a local gem in downtown Westwood. Featuring seasonal menus, offerings at Pourquoi Pas? include Cassoulet Toulousain and Feuillette of Sweetbreads with Mushrooms. Weekend menus focus on different regions of France. A prix-fixe menu is served Tuesday through Thursday evenings. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations are recommended.

Pourquoi Pas?
31 Westwood Ave.
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-8822
pourquoipaswestwood.com

Saddle River Inn

A Zagat favorite for almost 30 years, the Saddle River Inn has been serving up a French menu for modern tastes. The rustic vibe of this former farmhouse is perfect for a romantic date. Impress your date with dishes like Rack of Wild Boar and Duck Breast with a black peppercorn sauce. Make sure to save room for the Inn's homemade ice cream or sorbet. It is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are recommended.

Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River
Westwood, NJ 07458
(201) 825-4016
saddleriverinn.com

Latour

A French American Grill in the nearby village of Ridgewood, Latour offers a Beef Wellington that critics have raved about for over a decade. Simple and elegant, the dining room has clean lines as the true magic comes from the kitchen: try the Organic Chicken Coq au Vin or Monkfish and Lobster Stew. It is open for lunch and dinner daily. For dessert, consider the profiteroles served with ice cream. Closed Monday. A four-course prix-fixe tasting menu is served Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Latour
6 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 445-5056
latourridgewood.com/index.html

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Article Written By Roseanna Lane

Roseanna Lane published her first poem in 1998, while still an undergrad. She has written a variety of articles for Demand Studios and has published work on both eHow and Travels.com. Lane has a Bachelor of Arts in English from New York University and a Master of Fine Arts in poetry from the University of Michigan.

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