Turkish / döner
Doner Point
1017 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-341-6798
DF option verifiedCurrent menu has a vegan section; those vegan selections are dairy-free by recipe. Confirm cross-contact and sauces.
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Paterson Food & Drink
A current, municipality-checked guide to places to eat and drink in Paterson. Use the GF and DF filters to show only listings where current information supports those options.
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56 listings shown · GF verified: 4 · DF verified: 6 · Reviewed September 11, 2026.
Allergy & cross-contact caution: GF/DF badges indicate that current menu or business information supports at least one relevant option or accommodation. They do not mean a dedicated allergen-free kitchen, celiac-safe preparation, or zero cross-contact. Menus, ingredients and procedures can change. Tell the restaurant about your allergy and ask staff about current preparation before ordering.
Middle Eastern / Palestinian
Al-Basha Dine-In
387 Crooks Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-345-8558
Middle Eastern grilled meats, mezze and traditional dishes.
Turkish / grill
Galata Butcher Grill
1010 Main St B3 · Paterson, NJ
862-264-2000
Turkish grilled meats and butcher-grill specialties.
Dominican / Caribbean
La Casa Del Mofongo
152 23rd Ave · Paterson, NJ
862-264-6666
Mofongo and Dominican-Caribbean specialties.
Turkish / Mediterranean
Kebap Lounge
210 E Railway Ave · Paterson, NJ
201-604-7621
Kebabs, grilled meats and Mediterranean dishes.
Peruvian
Lomo Saltado
249 Union Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-333-8979
Peruvian dishes including lomo saltado and seafood.
Middle Eastern / Palestinian
Abu Rass
1057 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-278-0007
Middle Eastern specialties, grilled meats and mezze.
Turkish / döner
Dedem Doner
1021 Main St · Paterson, NJ
551-419-3122
Döner, sandwiches and Turkish casual fare.
Middle Eastern / Palestinian
Al-Basha Take-Out
1076 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-345-3700
Takeout-focused Middle Eastern menu.
Latin café
Cafecito
27 Park Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-782-6975
Coffee, breakfast and Latin café fare.
Middle Eastern
Houran Restaurant
963 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-877-8115
Middle Eastern grill and traditional dishes.
Dominican / Latin
Parrillada Costambar
296 Market St · Paterson, NJ
973-225-0091
Latin grilled meats and Dominican dishes.
Latin / casual
Donde La Tía Helen
15 Fair St · Paterson, NJ
973-321-8702
Latin comfort food and casual dining.
Mexican / Latin
La Patrona
444 Broadway · Paterson, NJ
862-257-3733
Mexican dishes and casual dining.
Middle Eastern / Armenian
Lavash
995 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-436-0385
Grilled meats, flatbreads and Middle Eastern dishes.
Palestinian / Middle Eastern
Shmagh & Kufiya
789-791 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-553-1149
Palestinian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Ice cream & dessert
Gelotti Ice Cream
2 Union Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-595-1647
Ice cream, gelato-style desserts and treats.
Dessert / café
Chocolate House Paterson
1131 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-782-4559
Chocolate desserts, sweets and café drinks.
Ice cream & dessert
Guernsey Crest Ice Cream
134 19th Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-742-4620
Local ice cream and frozen treats.
Turkish bakery / dessert
Antepli Baklava 2
1010 Main St · Paterson, NJ
862-257-3355
Baklava, Turkish sweets and desserts.
Italian
Taormina
301 Madison Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-742-1163
Italian-American dining and pizza.
Dominican / Caribbean
Bonfire Mofongo House
999 Market St · Paterson, NJ
973-278-2400
Mofongo, Caribbean dishes and casual dining.
Pizza & Italian
Broadway Pizza
56 Broadway · Paterson, NJ
973-279-3996
Pizza and Italian-American takeout.
Café / casual
Silk Cafe
120 McBride Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-671-0700
Café fare, breakfast and casual meals.
Dessert / Middle Eastern
Jabal Creamery
1013 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-689-0085
Middle Eastern sweets, creamery desserts and drinks.
Caribbean
Hill’s Carib Flava
169 Union Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-321-8779
DF option verifiedCurrent published business information identifies vegan choices; vegan selections are dairy-free by recipe. Confirm ingredients and shared preparation.
Bakery
Grini’s Bakery
48 Cianci St · Paterson, NJ
973-881-0990
Bakery items, breads and sweets.
Halal / Asian
Halal Wok Express
959 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-339-5293
Halal Asian-style takeout and casual dishes.
Middle Eastern bakery / sweets
Nablus Sweets
1050 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-881-8003
Middle Eastern pastries, knafeh and sweets.
American / casual
Mammas Kitchen
136 Vreeland Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-653-5180
Casual comfort food and takeout.
Caribbean / vegetarian-friendly
Tropical Delight
502 Broadway · Paterson, NJ
973-684-5600
GF option verifiedDF option verifiedCurrent business information identifies vegan and gluten-free options; confirm preparation, ingredients and cross-contact.
Pizza & deli
Ellison Pizza & Deli
88 Ellison St · Paterson, NJ
973-742-8683
Pizza, sandwiches and deli-style takeout.
Colombian
Noches de Colombia - Paterson
365 21st Ave · Paterson, NJ
862-239-9910
Colombian dishes, grilled meats and bakery-style favorites.
Latin / casual
Romo Restaurant
177 3rd Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-270-0600
Latin comfort food and casual dining.
Smoothies / açaí / café
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe
966 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-333-5614
GF option verifiedDF option verifiedCurrent ordering menu provides gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan allergy-notice choices for bowls; toppings such as granola may contain gluten, so customize carefully.
Halal / platters / gyro
Shah’s Halal Food
755 Main St · Paterson, NJ
973-881-1234
GF option verifiedDF option verifiedCurrent menu identifies the falafel-over-rice platter as vegan and gluten-free; confirm sauces, fryer practices and cross-contact.
Pizza / Italian
300 Slices Pizzeria
106 Park Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-333-5568
GF option verifiedCurrent ordering menu offers gluten-free pasta; confirm preparation and cross-contact before ordering.
Vegan / soul food
Vegan Soulfood
112 Putnam St · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
DF option verifiedCurrent menu is vegan, so its listed food is dairy-free by recipe; confirm cross-contact and current ingredients.
Bangladeshi / Indian / Pakistani
Saffron Restaurant
130 Wayne Ave · Paterson, NJ
973-341-4520
South Asian menu with Bengali, Indian and Pakistani dishes.
Peruvian
2 Brothers Peruvian Flavors
300 Trenton Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Peruvian dishes and neighborhood casual dining.
Middle Eastern / halal
Al Hilal Restaurant
347 E Railway Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Middle Eastern and halal dishes in South Paterson.
Middle Eastern / shawarma
Al Shami Shawarma
1139 Main St · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Shawarma, grilled meats and Middle Eastern favorites.
Middle Eastern / bakery
Al-Mazaq Restaurant & Bakery
46 E Railway Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Middle Eastern meals plus fresh bakery items.
Middle Eastern / halal
Alkumah Halal
970 Main St · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Halal Middle Eastern dishes and casual dining.
Latin / lounge
Aruba Lounge & Restaurant
463 21st Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Latin dining and lounge atmosphere.
Latin / casual
Banana King
997 Madison Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Latin-style sandwiches, juices, shakes and casual fare.
Seafood
Buca's Seafood
433-435 21st Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Seafood dishes and casual neighborhood dining.
Caribbean
Caribbean Station Restaurant
274 Trenton Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Caribbean specialties and home-style plates.
Burgers / casual
Slap Burger Paterson
169 Crooks Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Burgers and casual fast-casual fare.
Turkish / pide
Star Pide
1059 Main St · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Turkish pide, baked specialties and grilled dishes.
Middle Eastern
Sultan Palace
429 Crooks Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Middle Eastern dishes and grilled specialties.
Lebanese
Taj Lebanese Cuisine
183 Crooks Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Lebanese classics, mezze and grilled dishes.
Burgers / halal
The Burger Temple Paterson
492 21st Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Burgers and casual halal-friendly fare.
Turkish / Mediterranean
Toros
1083 Main St #1 · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.
Yemeni / Middle Eastern
Yemen Land Restaurant
304 Getty Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Yemeni and Middle Eastern traditional dishes.
Turkish / pide
Yorem Pide - Paterson
125 Crooks Ave · Paterson, NJ
Phone: confirm current number
Turkish pide and baked specialties.
No currently verified listings match this dietary filter. That does not necessarily mean no restaurant can accommodate the request; it means NJTGO did not find current information strong enough to apply the badge.
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