Here Are 5 New Restaurants That Opened In North Jersey Last Month

NORTH JERSEY — Now that November's here, you may be thinking about which foods you're most thankful for. Five new eateries have opened in North Jersey in the last five weeks to bring new dishes to your palate.

(If you're looking for spots for Thanksgiving dinner, there are older restaurants offering up special meals — for instance, Halifax at the W Hotel in Hoboken has a menu for the holiday here).

Which new places do you want to try? From Westwood to Jersey City, here are five that opened in October or the very end of September, that were covered in Patch:

House Of Amrut

An Indian restaurant in Jersey City has opened a semi-secret tasting room below, which features one of the most extensive collections of Amrut Indian whiskey worldwide.

The Brick Lane Curry House on Newark Avenue debuted House of Amrut last month, a speakeasy-style spot that pairs Indian single malt whiskeys with various authentic meals and appetizers. House of Amrut — accessed through a secret door next to Brick Lane Curry, and down a few flights of dimly lit stairs — is dedicated to "the largest collection of Amrut whiskeys ever assembled in the United States," said a spokesperson.

Visitors can sample Amrut single malt whiskies from India, some of which are only found in that location, and pair them with a wide range of eats from the restaurant. The tastefully decorated downstairs area has several tables, chairs, and a bar.

The cozy spot is the brainchild of Brick Lane Curry co-owner Satinder "Sati" Sharma. Read more about it here.

(Know of a restaurant opening or closing in New Jersey? Let Patch know so we can write a story.)

Le Bistrot

A new French cooking spot has arrived in downtown Westfield. The eatery, at 103 Quimby St., offers "Classic French cooking, warm hospitality and the spirit of a neighborhood Parisian bistro," according to its website. Expect seasonal dishes and a selection of desserts. The restaurant, which opened at the tail end of September, is BYOB. Read more about it here.

Il Vero

A restaurant co-owned by "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Gia and Teresa Giudice opened to the public in mid-October. The pair, along with restaurateur Maria Sausa, opened Il Vero in Westwood.

“Il Vero,” means truth in Italian. In a recent interview with Patch, Gia said the title comes from her family's truth-telling on reality TV. The spot was formerly Prohibition, but owner Sausa was looking for a change post-pandemic.

"It's a different way of clean eating with Italian food that a lot of people are not used to," Gia said. "So that you don't have to leave the restaurant feeling so stuffed ... we'll have crab pasta with lemon sauce, lobster dishes, meat dishes, lamb chops."

Il Vero is located at 170 Center Ave. READ MORE: Gia Giudice Talks About New Restaurant In Interview

Saladworks/Frutta Bowls

Saladworks and Frutta Bowls recently opened a new “dual-concept” restaurant in downtown Newark. Saladworks allows guests to create their own salads, sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls, and more. Frutta Bowls, a chain that started in New Jersey, offers “superfood-forward” options, including build-your-own acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, protein bites and fruit juice blends. They're located at 7 William St. Read more here.

Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria

A Mexican restaurant chain is opening several Northeast locations that will focus on pit-smoked barbecue tacos — including in Jersey City. The next location of Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria opened in the Newport Centre mall in Jersey City on Oct. 7. The location features their pit-smoked barbecue taco concept. Founder Carlos Castillo, who grew up in Queens, introduced concept of traditional smoked barbecue on hand-pressed corn tortillas in 2017. He started with a food truck in Jersey City and then a location in Paramus. The spot's also slated to come to Maplewood. Read more here.

More Information

As more restaurants were opening, several said good bye, including a dessert spot. Read about recent restaurant closings in North Jersey here, and the reasons.

Know of a restaurant opening or closing in New Jersey? Let Patch know so we can write a story.

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