Dine Around the World Without Leaving New Jersey

Dig into the Garden State's panoply of diverse cuisines.

By New Jersey Monthly | April 30, 2026 | Appears in the May 2026 issue

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You don’t have to pack your bags to find authentic international cuisine. Check out these captivating foodie enclaves right in your own backyard in neighborhoods across New Jersey.

Italian food at the Jersey Shore

Unforgettable pasta, pizza and seafood in Sea Bright, Asbury Park and Bradley Beach.

Indian food in Edison

Find some of the Northeast’s most authentic cuisine at more than 50 restaurants.

Iberian food in Newark

The city’s Ironbound neighborhood is chock-full of flavors, from suckling pig to paella.

Unforgettable pasta, pizza and seafood in Sea Bright, Asbury Park and Bradley Beach.

Find some of the Northeast’s most authentic cuisine at more than 50 restaurants.

The city’s Ironbound neighborhood is chock-full of flavors, from suckling pig to paella.

Succulent meats, pillowy pita and luscious desserts await.

Cuban, Colombian, Salvadoran and Argentine cuisines await.

These vibrant restaurants form more than a dining scene; they’re neighborhood anchors.

From specialty groceries to dumplings blessed by the women who made them.

Delicacies that will keep you coming back to this Bergen County borough.

Nicknamed Little Poland, this Bergen County town is rich with pierogies and kielbasa aplenty.

Savor everything from barbecue and jjigae stew to sushi and fried chicken.

This wide-ranging foodie enclave has it all, from Indian to Korean to Filipino.

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