Best BYOB Restaurants in Bergen County, NJ (Updated 2026)
BYOB restaurants Bergen County diners love are some of the best-kept secrets in North Jersey. Bring a bottle you enjoy, skip the restaurant markup, and settle in for a long, relaxed dinner. This guide covers our favorite BYOB spots from the Pascack Valley to the Meadowlands and the Hudson River side of the county, from casual weeknight Italian to French fine dining, so there is a good option within a short drive of wherever you live.
Every address, phone number, and BYOB policy below was checked against the restaurant’s own website or booking profile in fall 2026. Policies and hours can change, so call ahead to confirm that the restaurant is still BYOB and which drinks it welcomes before you go.
How We Chose These BYOB Restaurants
We kept the list to restaurants in Bergen County towns where the BYOB policy could be confirmed from the restaurant itself or its booking profile. We aimed for a mix of cuisines, price points, and parts of the county, and we separated everyday favorites from special-occasion restaurants so you can pick the right night out. Restaurants that added a full bar or stopped allowing outside bottles are not included, and neither are places we could not verify.
Quick Picks by Occasion
- Date night: Latour (Ridgewood), The Saddle River Inn (Saddle River), or Granita Grille (Westwood), which has live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Family dinner: Sanducci’s Trattoria (River Edge), Fig & Tomato (Hillsdale), or Novino Ristorante (Mahwah).
- Large groups: Fig & Tomato has a private room, and Mangiamo in Paramus hosts private parties.
- Weekend brunch: Restaurante Azteca (Rutherford) serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Weekday lunch: Bellissimo (Montvale) offers weekday lunch specials, Fig & Tomato (Hillsdale) opens at 11:30 a.m., and Mangiamo (Paramus) opens at 9 a.m.
- Open on Sunday: Fig & Tomato, Granita Grille, Novino, Benares, and Mangiamo.
- Steaks and seafood: Allendale Steakhouse (Allendale).
Our Favorites by Cuisine
The restaurants below are grouped by cuisine, with the town named in every heading. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and website.
Italian BYOB Restaurants Bergen County Loves
Bellissimo Ristorante, Montvale
A Montvale favorite since 2008, serving classic Italian pasta and seafood, with a patio and weekday lunch specials ($17–21, Monday–Friday). Bellissimo advertises complimentary uncorking.
12 S. Kinderkamack Rd, Montvale, NJ 07645 | (201) 746-6669 | bellissimonj.com
Pesto Italian Bistro, Park Ridge
A cozy Italian bistro with hand-crafted pastas and seasonal dishes. Groups of six or more should reserve; smaller parties are seated first come, first served. Closed Mondays.
168F Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | (201) 690-6101 | pestoitalianbistro.com
Fino Ristorante, Allendale
Traditional Italian for lunch and dinner. Reservations are taken for parties of six or more; everyone else is seated first come, first served.
114 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401 | (201) 995-1100 | finoristorantenj.com
Novino Ristorante, Mahwah
The name is a wink at the BYOB policy (“no vino”). Wood-fired Neapolitan and New York-style pizza, house-made bread, and fresh pasta in a small 50-seat dining room. Open seven days; reservations suggested.
64 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430 | (201) 529-1900 | novinonj.com
Sanducci’s Trattoria, River Edge
A family-owned casual Italian restaurant serving Bergen County since 1998, with a Pizza Kitchen next door. Closed Tuesdays.
620 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661 | (201) 599-0600 | sanduccis.com
Mangiamo, Paramus
Italian dishes and pizza in a casual dining room, with wine uncorked at your table. Open seven days, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
501 Route 17 (Staples Plaza), Paramus, NJ 07652 | (201) 225-0555 | mangiamoparamus.com
Granita Grille, Westwood
A Westwood tradition since 1998, serving homemade Italian: pasta, veal, chicken, and seafood, plus its “secret dipping sauce.” Complete BYOB with no corking fee, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations are limited to two hours, and card payments carry a 3% processing fee.
467 Broadway, Westwood, NJ 07675 | (201) 664-9846 | granitagrillerestaurant.com
Fig & Tomato, Hillsdale
A family-owned BYO Italian-European kitchen with a pizza parlor up front, patio dining, and a private room. Recent diners praise the house focaccia and say most tables bring their own wine.
100 Park Ave, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 | (201) 722-8880 | figandtomatoeatery.com
Greek, Turkish & Mediterranean BYOB Restaurants
Aegean Estiatorio, Park Ridge
A family-owned Greek restaurant known for fresh seafood and traditional dishes, including Mussels Saganaki.
99 Park Ave, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | (201) 476-1400 | aegeanestiatorionj.com
Nisiotis Taverna, Teaneck
A family-owned Greek taverna serving lamb chops, grilled octopus, and tzatziki, with parking in the rear. Sundays are private events only.
365 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666 | (201) 287-1007 | nisiotistaverna.com
Mezza, Westwood
Scratch-made Mediterranean cooking, from hummus and crab cakes to grilled octopus and Persian shrimp. Serving Westwood since 2012.
22 Jefferson Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675 | (201) 722-8822 | mezzawestwood.com
Rebecca’s, Edgewater
Mediterranean cuisine with nightly specials, including Turkish-style dishes. It offers wine but welcomes BYOB.
236 Old River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020 | (201) 943-8808 | rebeccasedgewater.com
Japanese BYOB Dining
Shumi Japanese Cuisine, Ridgewood
An upscale-casual sushi bar in downtown Ridgewood with omakase and a BYOB policy. 70 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 | (201) 345-0808 I shumiomakase.com
Romantic BYOB Restaurants in Bergen County for Special Occasions
The Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
Contemporary French-American fine dining in a restored barn. Formal attire. OpenTable lists dinner at $50 and over per person.
2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, NJ 07458 | (201) 825-4016 | saddleriverinn.com
Latour, Ridgewood
Chef-owner Michael Latour’s French-American cooking in an intimate dining room, with tasting-menu and prix-fixe options.
6 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 | (201) 445-5056 | latourridgewood.com
Allendale Steakhouse, Allendale
USDA Prime steaks dry-aged in-house for 35 days, plus seafood. Open Tuesday–Friday 4–9:30 p.m., Saturday 4–10 p.m., and Sunday 2–8:30 p.m. OpenTable lists dinner at $50 and over per person.
95 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401 | (201) 962-9797 | ashsteakhouse.com
Matisse 167, Rutherford
Chef Greg Power’s New American cooking in a historic former firehouse, with a seasonal prix-fixe menu and a new à la carte option. Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner only, with reservations required. A new Moroccan cocktail lounge opened September 26.
167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 | (201) 935-2995 | matisse167.com
Indian BYOB Restaurants in Bergen County
Benares, Wyckoff
Modern Indian cooking with tandoori dishes, vegetarian options, and seafood and meat from across India. Open seven days for lunch and dinner.
327 Franklin Ave, Suite 4, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 | (201) 904-2222 | benaresnj.com
Mexican & Latin American BYOB Restaurants in Bergen County
Two very different BYOB restaurants Bergen County locals love, one Peruvian and one Mexican.
Blaze on Fire, Hackensack
Peruvian charcoal-roasted chicken, a ceviche bar, and Nikkei-style sushi rolls. Free parking in the back. Closed Tuesdays.
325 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 | (201) 250-8124 | blazeonfirerestaurant.com
Restaurante Azteca, Rutherford
Family-owned Mexican comfort food inspired by Puebla, BYOB for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Homemade margarita and sangria mixes are available. Weekend brunch runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
15 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 | (201) 438-2111 | mexazteca.com
BYOB Tips for Bergen County Diners
- Call ahead. Confirm the restaurant is still BYOB and which drinks it accepts.
- Ask about uncorking. Policies vary. Bellissimo, for example, advertises complimentary uncorking.
- Reserve for groups. Several spots, including Pesto and Fino, take reservations only for larger parties.
- Check the closed days. Several are closed Mondays or Tuesdays.
More Bergen County restaurant guides: [link to pizza], [link to diners], [link to brunch].
BYOB restaurants Bergen County FAQ
Do BYOB restaurants charge a corking fee?
Policies vary by restaurant. Bellissimo advertises complimentary uncorking, and Granita Grille says there is no corking fee. Ask when you make your reservation so there are no surprises.
Can I bring beer or liquor, or only wine?
It depends on the restaurant. The booking profiles for Allendale Steakhouse and Fig & Tomato list BYO liquor, and several others mention only wine. Ask which drinks are accepted when you call.
Do I need a reservation?
Reserving is smart for weekends and groups. Pesto takes reservations for groups of six or more, Granita Grille limits reservations to two hours, and the special-occasion restaurants are best booked ahead.
Which BYOB restaurants are best for a large group?
Fig & Tomato in Hillsdale has a private room, and Mangiamo in Paramus hosts private parties. Call to ask about capacity and menus.
Which BYOB restaurants are best for a special occasion?
The Saddle River Inn, Latour, and Allendale Steakhouse are the special-occasion picks on this list. OpenTable lists dinner at $50 and over per person at The Saddle River Inn and Allendale Steakhouse.
Planning your next night out? Bookmark this list of BYOB restaurants Bergen County locals love, and check back as we add more. Searching for BYOB restaurants near me? Whichever corner of Bergen County you’re in, there’s a spot on this list within a short drive.
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