Biagio's Ristorante
In the heart of Paramus is Biagio's Ristorante, a family-owned Italian eatery operated by chef Jimmy Perides. The lively bistro atmosphere at Biagio's is informed by its terracotta-colored dining room and wine room, both of which feature fireplaces. Indeed, wine selection and pairing with food is a focus at Biagio's, which features more than 50 hand-picked vintages. Catered events and large parties are welcomed, as are special events such as weddings, showers and bar-mitzvahs.
Biagio's Ristorante
299 Paramus Rd.
Paramus, NJ 07652-1318
201-652-0201
biagios.com
Sanducci's Trattoria
Adjacent to Paramus is River Edge, home to Sanducci's Trattoria. Offering traditional Italian fare such as veal francese and eggplant rollatini with linguine, Sanducci's Trattoria also boasts a wide selection of homemade baked goods. Biscotti, breads and desserts are made here daily. Catered events are also available both on and off premises, and Sanducci's boasts a room tailored for business meetings that has access to high-speed Internet and a projection screen.
Sanducci's Trattoria
570 Kinderkamack Rd.
River Edge, NJ 07661-2140
201-599-0600
sanduccis.com
Papa Razzi
Papa Razzi Trattoria and Bar features traditional Italian appetizers such as bruschetta, calamari and beef carpaccio; salads such as Caesar and caprese; and entrees such as veal piccata and veal oso buco. Papa Razzi also features "ultra thin" crust pizzas that include a puttanesca pie with olives, capers, marinated tomatoes and artichoke hearts, as well as a white quattro formaggi pie that is topped with mozzarella, mascarpone, romano and goat cheese. Papa Razzi is also an excellent choice for those who wish to try a wide variety of wines. The wine menu is sorted into nine available tasting flights (each flight consists of three, 2 oz. pours) that progress in flavor profiles from lighter-bodied whites up through more intense, fuller-bodied reds.
Papa Razzi
298 Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07653
201-843-0990
paparazzitrattoria.com
Grissini Restaurant
Grissini Restaurant of Englewood Cliffs offers diners a sleek, modern atmosphere in which to enjoy a menu of nouvelle Italian cuisine. Chef's signature specials include taglierini neri al granchio, which is a house-made black squid ink pasta with Dungeness crab meat in brandy sauce. Also unique is the pesce al forno, which is a whole branzino (Mediterranean sea bass) that is baked in a wood-burning oven. Party menus and packages are also available.
Grissini Restaurant
484 Sylvan Ave.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632-2933
201-568-3535
grissinirestaurant.com
