You don’t have to pack your bags to find authentic international cuisine. New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the country, and our neighborhoods and restaurants reflect that. From north to south, east to west, New Jersey’s diverse restaurant scene includes food from all regions of the world.
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.
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Indian food in Edison
Find some of the Northeast’s most authentic cuisine at more than 50 restaurants.
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Iberian food in Newark
The city’s Ironbound neighborhood is chock-full of flavors, from suckling pig to paella.
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Middle Eastern food in Paterson
Succulent meats, pillowy pita and luscious desserts await.
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Latin American food in Union City & West New York
Cuban, Colombian, Salvadoran and Argentine cuisines await.
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Caribbean food in East Orange
These vibrant restaurants form more than a dining scene; they’re neighborhood anchors.
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Russian & Georgian food in Fair Lawn
From specialty groceries to dumplings blessed by the women who made them.
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Turkish food in Cliffside Park
Delicacies that will keep you coming back to this Bergen County borough.
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Polish food in Wallington
Nicknamed Little Poland, this Bergen County town is rich with pierogies and kielbasa aplenty.
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Korean food in Palisades Park
Savor everything from barbecue and jjigae stew to sushi and fried chicken.
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A bit of everything in Jersey City
This wide-ranging foodie enclave has it all, from Indian to Korean to Filipino.
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