Restaurants in West Orange

“First time there for myself. My wife had been there recently for lunch. OMG, amazing. We started with their homemade, warm Pita with Babaganush (sp?). Awesome. I had their Arugala salad, which I like wherever I go. This was amazing as well. Then we had our entrees. None of us could finish our meals, they were so plentiful and delicious. We each took home doggy bags. We told them we couldn’t possibly eat desserts so we ordered some to go. They then brought out hot Turkish teas for us AND a plate of a custard for us to share. Delicious!!! WOW! This place jumped right up near the top of our list for favorite restaurants. We will definitely be back.”

“apps were good, service was even better. live atmosphere on a Friday evening to boot.”

“The restaurant was so pretty and had a calm atmosphere, and it felt private enough to just hang out and talk with our group. Our server, Valeria, was very attentive, answered all our questions, and even gave us recommendations based on what we were in the mood for. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share: sushi, ramen, boba, shrimp tempura, wings, and yakitori. Everything was delicious, and the portions were good. The spicy wings were a bit spicier than I expected, but they still had great flavor. Overall we had a really good experience, with great food and ambiance, and we'll be coming back!”

“My husband and I love Primavera. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner of 65 people here in June 2025 and the owner/chef, along with all the staff were so friendly & accommodating. Guests from our rehearsal dinner still talk about the meals they had that night and the amazing atmosphere of the restaurant.

My husband and I now try to go to Primavera at least once a month as a date night and the staff still remember us and are so attentive. The food is very delicious and the different specials each night you can tell are thought of with intention and care. We highly recommend if you want a date night there or a private party!”

“we recently had my Father-in-law's repast @ TSC and Kevin and his staff couldn't have been more accomodating. The food was delicious, everyone was very complimentary! I would recommend TSC for your next event.”

“Great service and food. The tuna tartar is amazing and is the best miso soup ever.”

“I love this place. The food are consistently good. Very friendly service. It reminds me of a small mama papa sushi place in Japan. Simple, clean, warm sounding. I come here with my husband or a few friends in for good food and chat.”

“Fandango’s street tacos are awesome. We took a tray of these to a New Year’s Eve party in Glen Ridge and they were a big hit!”

“Wow a 5 star diner.Amazing food and great service.My favorite diner in NJ.”

“We went there on Saturday with a group of 35 people. The staff and food was fantastic. Very accommodating people and great menu of food for adults and kids. Great time and affordable. Ask for Heather”

“The oxtail is my favorite and the rice and peas, also the festival 😋 is a hit definitely recommended 👌🏽 anyone to stop by and try their food.”

“Reuben catered our son's bar mitzvah - Friday night, kiddush and Shabbat day lunch. The food was amazing! The presentation beautiful! We didn't want the standard fare and he worked with us to come up with a delicious and unique menu. He also provided delicious vegetarian options. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him.”

“Celebrated my surprise 80th Birthday at the Highlawn. It was fantastic! The guests could not stop talking about how much fun they had and how wonderful everything was from the food, the staff, the room. Everything was perfect! We have been to the beautiful Highlawn several times and have never been disappointed. The skyline view of the city is like no other! Thank you to Al and his staff for making it such a memorable day for me, my family and friends!!”

“Saw #lagutiet Post. All night was spanish music Salsa, batcha, y un poco de merengue. The churasco meal with service by Caroline was the best. Coming back.

Please post future events

Multiple High tables of 5 aside the wall and dance floor”

“We had a great time at crabbae wrst orange I took my mother and Aunt there today on mother's .we loved it the ambience was nice. The food was good and our host was perfect and very helpful.we will go back agaim.”

“Stopped by at the recommendation of a friend. Restaurant is in a strip mall so plenty of parking. Restaurant was hard to find at night being their sign was not lite. Small place with a small bar in which I sat at for the evening. The owner Julio took care of me. I ordered a white sangria to begin the evening and the owner made it Perfectly. For entree, I ordered the Chef Giambot which is a mixture of filet tips, chicken; sausages, onions and peppers and homemade flat french fries. Dish could of had more seasoning but overall was good and plentiful. I had to take leftovers. This dish has heat to it being it has hot peppers in the mix. I will probably be back to try several of their traditional authentic Italian entrees.”

“Always a good time..🍻DOSTFH!”

“Welcoming, friendly staff, great food, great drinks and great vibes! I love this place. Loved the salmon bites, catfish sliders and their greens. 🍔 🥬 🍷 🍹”

“A nice place to eat and drink with family and friends

Parking: There is a place to park without problem

Wheelchair accessibility: If there is”

“Food is delicious at this restaurant. I had chicharron with chicken tamales and a pineapple shake that Camelia the waitress made personally. She got the perfect hand for smoothies, and I highly recommend her to make your next one.”

“South Valley BBQ and Lounge definitely has a mature and comfortable vibe. Safe environment, good food and good people 💯”

“I went to Friday’s last night for my sister’s birthday, and we had the BEST waiter you could ask for! His name was Isaiah. We went in just wanting to have a chill night, and we even found out him and my sister are Libra twins, which made the night even better 😂

Isaiah did an amazing job! I watched him running around the entire restaurant helping so many different customers, and somehow he still had great energy, kept checking on us, and made sure we had everything we needed at all times.

I truly appreciate the service he gave us. Trust and believe, when I come back, I will definitely be requesting Isaiah again!”

“I highly recommend this Local gem. First time there and so impressed with the food. Can’t wait to go back . Chef Rob G. Is amazing…..”

“I simply LOVE this place. It not only has the best vegan sandwiches and desserts, the hospitality is amazing. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. The only thing bad is that they are 45 minutes from me. I wish there was one closer to where I live. I would be going more often. I'm hoping one day they will become a franchise. I would definitely want to open a How Delish! ❤️”

“Good Food! The Combo sandwich was Massive, In both size and flavor!!!”

“A convenient shop to purchase fresh roasted beans. 🫘 their beans make an excellent cup of coffee.”

“Love it! So happy it’s in our neighborhood!!”

“Been coming here for their worship nights, to an outing with a friend after a hike, really feel the presence of the lord and the love they have for their sandwiches and their chai is amazing! Would recommend for anyone!
To come and try it out!”

“I’ve been there a few times, and now I tell everyone to try it. Phenomenal! That hot sauce, too…”

“On behalf of the Mount Pleasant PTA, We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Guerriero Gelato for their incredibly generous contribution to our recent schoolwide event. Your support played a significant role in making the event a resounding success, and we are truly grateful for your contribution to our school community. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity, and we hope to continue working together in the future to support our students and their education.”

“We booked this for Valentine's Day evening. We are visiting from the northeast. We had the prefix menu and everything they served us was exquisite. Service was impeccable and it was very romantic. It's not in the very best of neighborhoods, but the building itself is stunningly gorgeous, and the interior even more so.”

“First time eating at this place and it was great! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. Very calm and chill spot, would recommend to anyone. The food came very quick and me and my family finished it very quickly from how good it looked and was! Check this spot out.”

“I got the al pastor bowl and the piña agua fresca, and both were SO good. Everything tasted fresh, and the prices are honestly amazing for the quality. It’s hard to find food that tastes this good without spending a fortune!

They also have outdoor sidewalk seating, which was such a nice touch. It’s a great option if you want to sit outside and enjoy your meal.

But what really made my experience stand out was my server, Emmy. She was genuinely one of the friendliest, most attentive, and dedicated servers I’ve ever had. She made sure everything was taken care of and treated me with so much kindness. You can tell when someone genuinely cares about their customers and takes pride in their job, and Emmy absolutely does!

Agave Blue has great food, great prices, a nice outdoor seating option, and amazing staff. Please recognize Emmy because she deserves it! I’ll definitely be back. ❤️”

“Amazing pastries with lots of love put into them! Great gift for my Father’s birthday. Excellent customer service too.”

“Been a long time since I had a beer with the Dillon boys and my Valley friends!”

“This was my first time trying this restaurant and I ordered pick up. My food was ready when I arrived, the staff were welcoming and attentive.

I ordered the sesame tofu, vegetable spring rolls, and mixed vegetables. The food was good and the rice was cooked perfectly right.”

“quality ingredients and fun display and packaging!!!”

“Wow, excellent pastry! Wonderful rugelach!!! Worth the trip—just for that. Friendly, welcoming staff offer samples that allow you to immediately discover how fresh and delicious their pastry is!
This small, unassuming bakery is a giant step better and a greater value than most larger bakeries we have tried.”

“I love their food, everything is always fresh never old and taste so delicious!! I highly recommend this place ! I give them 20 ☆'s !!!”

“I just moved to Jersey and saw Bagels by Jarrett on the news and decided to give it a try. My life has changed. It is my order at the end of a hard day. My comfort food. Don’t be fooled by the diverse menu because everything on it is a HIT! I may or may not have shed a tear when the delivery guy got here.”

“Excelente Restaurante,la comida muy buena, y lo mejor es,a muy buen precio”

“Geniaaaaal!!!! Súper amables.”

“Treat yourself to a sit down dinner at Lakay. I can't say enough good things about my families' dining experience. With only a few tables in the restaurant, the service and personal attention were like you were invited into the chef's home for private dining. The table was set beautifully like at a 5-star restaurant and serene spiritual music and videos played to add to the welcoming atmosphere. Now--the food! It was our first time eating Haitian cuisine and everything was made with such high quality and care. From the Soursop drinks (a must!), to the best potato salad I have ever eaten in my life, to the black bean soup, to the snapper, chicken and pork--everything far exceeded our expectations. It was truly a blessing to have stumbling on this gem!”

“,👌😃😃. espectacular , buen servicio y exelente la comida”

“If I could give this place ten stars I would! My entire family and I often come here for a delicious sandwich, burrito or burrito bowl. Family owned and operated, everyone here greets us by name and even greet my son and look for him if he's not with us. Very grateful to have this place as an option for breakfast and lunch.”

“Great establishments friendly service”

“5 STARS First time there . Ate half of a half & very large portions Tuna w/Swiss let tom, onions peppers oil & vinegar. Best in a long time. Very friendly staff & place very clean. Would deffinitly recommend.Jersey Mikes. I think they also deliver!”

“Tried the wings today - they were fresh and the choices of sauce were great! Shogun was my favorite. The staff was also great- friendly and accommodating, especially Mando! We will be back!”

“lovely place and great prices… everyone is very welcoming!”

“My favorite bar in West Orange, NJ! Super friendly management, reasonable prices, casual atmosphere and great music! A place where stories begin...”

“❤ ❤ ❤
We were hiking and stopped there. I had a plain bagel with butter and a small hot chocolate. My 2 partners were a bit more adventurous and had bagels with lots of seeds with cream cheese.”

“Best good ever and always ! Family friendly and family owned! Go once and u will never stop! From generation to generation and recipes are the same ! Real Italian food!”

“this is a great place for breakfast & lunch, they’re food is always fresh and hot off the press, and the customer service is great. i eat here almost everyday and everything i’ve tried from here i’ve loved.”

“Great place to order from, while they are expensive, which could be said about everyplace rn, it's a better chinese restaurant than Number 1, keep up the good work but maybe clean up the interior a little bit.”

“Best cheese steaks in West Orange! Pizza is delicious too. Very fast delivery. Very friendly. That didn't rate atmosphere because it's a small little pizzeria primarily for takeout and delivery.”

“I absolutely love this Auntie Anne's location. I usually order for pick-up through the app, so when I get there, the pretzel dog nuggets and pretzel nuggets are always perfectly warm and fresh. They're our favorites! The customer service is amazing; Harriet, Eric and the rest of the staff are so kind and lovely to us no matter how busy they get. It's always a pleasure to visit and to pick up a tasty snack here. We have been, and will be, returning regularly!”

“LITERALLY AMAZING I'M OBSESSED I'LL BE BACK FOR EVER”

“Lucky to have this location close to home. Taking good care that shoppers are jacked and gloved. They spray the wagons. AlwAys helpful and plenty of good selections. You might have to wait in line a bit, but they do use the 6 ft distance rule. Bravo.”

“The lady working days here made my birthday! I wish I had gotten her name, but she was so sweet and so helpful. She made just what I wanted for my retro throwback birthday. I love Carvel, and this woman made me remember why I loved them as a kid.”

“Absolutely love Cinnabon! The smell alone pulls you in, and the taste never disappoints. The cinnamon rolls are always warm, soft, and perfectly gooey with just the right amount of icing. The staff was friendly and efficient, making the whole experience quick and enjoyable. Everything looked fresh and well-prepared. Definitely a must-stop whenever I’m nearby!”

“Yesterday I went to eat with my sister and some cousins ​​and the ceviche was delicious... I didn't have much faith in it, because years ago I went to eat the food was horrible. But now it has become one of my favorite restaurants.. super recommended”

“Just passing through and needed a quick breakfast. Easy off 280…Breakfast sandwiches were AMAZING! Good prices, service and food…what more could you ask for?”

“I recently discovered a hidden gem in West Orange, NJ – Folklore Artisanal Taco – and it instantly became my go-to spot for authentic and delicious tacos. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by Sonya, who was taking orders with a warm smile and exceptional kindness. Her attentiveness and great recommendations added to the delightful experience.

I decided to try the shrimp tacos based on Sonya's suggestion, and they did not disappoint. Each taco was generously loaded with perfectly cooked shrimp, nestled in a soft corn tortilla and topped with fresh onions and cilantro or mixed cabbage. The side of salsa verde and aioli was the perfect complement, adding a burst of flavor to every bite. With four tacos per order, it was a satisfying and hearty meal.

The guacamole and chips were another highlight of my visit. The guacamole was fresh and flavorful, perfectly paired with the crispy chips. To top off the meal, I enjoyed a refreshing hibiscus water, which was a wonderful complement to the savory tacos and guacamole.

Folklore Artisanal Taco is truly a standout spot with its fantastic food, inviting atmosphere, and exceptional service. If you're in West Orange, NJ, make sure to stop by and treat yourself to this culinary delight!”

“I don’t understand the negative reviews. I live in The Pleasantdale section of WO and for 40 years I’ve tried every Chinese restaurant between WO and Verona.

Over the previous years all of my “go to” places have been stinking it up. Small portions, less flavor and egg rolls have become a joke.

Peking House has nailed it. Egg rolls are old school large, steamed dumplings are fantastic, general Tao chicken, egg foo young, and house special Lo mein packed with flavor and large portions.

Great food I’ll definitely order from here again.”

“Everything was delicious! I may have found my new pizza place in NJ. Can't find no good pizzeria around nomore to my liking in PA or NJ, I played it safe with the pizza pie and knots. I'm so picky but next time I will give it a shot at the Shrimp Ptarmigan or smancotti next time! Thank you”

“Fast and good food. Very reasonable prices. Not quite a place for sit down but there are a few tables to sit and eat. It's generally for take out, either pick up or deliver. Parking lot is small. Getting in to lot is easier than getting out. Being it's location is at a corner which is often busy. Hard to turn left out of the lot due to the traffic pattern. Love the food there.

Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is street level”

“best bakery, kringle is so good”

“First time here and I have to say the food is very good. In my opinion, better than Chipotle. Very tasty as well as Large portions.”

“The food at Momma Maries is EXCELLENT everything they prepare is tasted.”

“The place looks really clean and stylish, and the decor definitely gives it a different vibe.

The location is also really nice, especially being right by the zoo with a view of the city. It gives the whole place a cool atmosphere and makes it feel a little more special.

I also liked that you can place the order yourself. It’s simple, easy, and the food came out pretty fast.

Overall, nice setup, clean place, good view, and a smooth ordering experience”

“Outstanding service & Food they treat you like family !”

“Great little shop for breakfast sandwiches, begals,and assorted sandwiches. They have a large variety on their menu. They've been there for decades. Go there, try it, you'll like it. They have a small parking lot and no dine in.”

“tutto molto buono pulito e caldo,🤝❤️🤪”