The center of Allendale's food scene, with restaurants, pizza, sushi, Indian and Mediterranean dining, coffee, smoothies, pretzels and dessert within walking distance of the rail station.
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Allendale Food & Drink
Allendale's dining scene is concentrated around its walkable downtown, where Italian restaurants, a steakhouse, Indian and Mediterranean dining, sushi, poke, pizza, coffee and neighborhood pub fare sit within a short distance of the NJ Transit station.
De Mercurio Drive adds grocery and coffee convenience, while West Crescent Avenue is home to one of the borough's longstanding destination restaurants. The result is a compact dining guide with more variety than Allendale's size might suggest.
Where Allendale eats
Most dining is concentrated in three easy-to-understand areas.
ACME Markets and its in-store Starbucks provide grocery, prepared-food and quick coffee options with convenient parking.
A quieter restaurant location away from the station area, anchored by an established upscale Italian dining destination.
Downtown is the story. Unlike larger Bergen County towns with multiple shopping centers, Allendale's dining scene remains strongly tied to the traditional village center and NJ Transit station area.
Current Food & Drink Directory
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17 listings
Category
Area
Dietary option
American & PubDowntownGF
Allendale Bar & Grill
Long-running neighborhood bar and grill serving burgers, wings, sandwiches, steaks, seafood and classic pub fare.
67 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
SteakhouseDowntown
Allendale Steakhouse
BYOB steakhouse focused on dry-aged USDA Prime steaks, seafood and classic steakhouse sides in a polished downtown setting.
90 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
MediterraneanDowntown
Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe
Family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving shawarma, kababs, falafel, hummus, salads, platters and rotating traditional specials.
101 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
IndianDowntownGF
Nirvana Indian Kitchen
Indian restaurant serving regional dishes, tandoor specialties, biryani, curries and a substantial vegetarian and vegan selection.
29 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
ItalianDowntown
Fino Ristorante
BYOB Italian restaurant serving pasta, chicken, seafood and familiar Italian-American favorites for lunch and dinner.
114 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
ItalianDowntownGF
Mezza Luna Bistro
Northern Italian bistro with homemade-style pasta, seafood, veal and chicken dishes in a neighborhood dining room.
96 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
ItalianWest Crescent
Savini Restaurant
Upscale Northern Italian and Continental restaurant with lunch, dinner, full bar, private-event space and a refined dining atmosphere.
168 W Crescent Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Sushi & JapaneseDowntown
Masa Sushi & Grill
Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi, sashimi, seasonal seafood, appetizers and cooked kitchen entrées.
81 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Poke & Fast CasualDowntown
PokeTime Allendale
Build-your-own poke bowls with rice, salad or noodle bases, raw and cooked proteins, toppings, sauces, sushi rolls and fruit drinks.
55 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Pizza & ItalianDowntown
Toscana Pizza
Neighborhood pizzeria serving traditional and specialty pies, slices, sandwiches and casual Italian takeout.
83 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Pizza & ItalianDowntown
Village Pizza & Pasta
Family-operated pizzeria with wood-fired pizza, pasta, sandwiches, catering, dine-in seating, takeout and delivery.
35 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Juice, Smoothies & BowlsDowntownGFDF
Beets Juice Bar - Allendale
Local juice bar serving smoothies, fresh juices, bowls, plant-milk drinks and wellness-focused snacks with coffee and espresso at the Allendale location.
37 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Coffee & DessertDowntown
Sweetbeanz
New 2026 coffee, dessert and gelato bar offering specialty coffee, pastries, daily bites and evening dessert-focused service.
76 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Coffee & BreakfastDowntown
Dunkin'
Coffee, espresso, doughnuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and quick-service snacks in the center of Allendale.
15 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Coffee & BreakfastDe Mercurio / Town Center
Starbucks at ACME
In-store Starbucks counter inside ACME Markets serving coffee, espresso drinks, tea and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items.
45 De Mercurio Dr, Allendale, NJ 07401
Bakery & SnacksDowntown
Philly Pretzel Factory
Soft-pretzel shop serving hand-twisted pretzels, pretzel dogs, Rivets and party-size snack options.
49 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Grocery & Prepared FoodsDe Mercurio / Town Center
ACME Markets
Full-service supermarket with bakery, deli, prepared foods, grocery essentials and an in-store pharmacy and Starbucks counter.
45 De Mercurio Dr, Allendale, NJ 07401
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What stands out about Allendale dining
Multiple sit-down Italian restaurants plus neighborhood pizzerias give Allendale unusual depth in Italian dining for a borough this size.
Allendale now has a dedicated dry-aged steakhouse in the downtown district, adding a special-occasion option close to the station.
Downtown Allendale includes both Indian and Mediterranean restaurants with extensive vegetarian-friendly menus.
Traditional sushi and customizable poke bowls broaden the quick-lunch and dinner mix along West Allendale Avenue.
A new 2026 coffee, dessert and gelato concept adds an evening-friendly dessert stop to the walkable downtown.
Fresh juices, smoothies and bowls provide a different kind of everyday food option alongside the borough's traditional restaurant lineup.
One of the biggest changes since the source page: several older café, diner and dessert listings have disappeared or changed use, while newer concepts have opened in the downtown. The current directory reflects the businesses NJTGO could verify in September 2026 rather than carrying forward a historic phone-book list.
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