Belleville, New Jersey Restaurants

By Stacy Mintzer Herlihy

Belleville, New Jersey Restaurants
Belleville, New Jersey, is a town located in the northern part of the state. Residents come here for many reasons including the town's close proximity to nearby New York City. The downtown area has many varied and diverse restaurants. Try Italian, Thai or Portuguese specialties. After you've finished eating walk the greens at the Hendricks Field Golf Club right in town or Forest Hill Field Club in adjacent Bloomfield.

Topaz Thai Restaurant

Topaz Thai Restaurant offers home-style Thai cooking. Diners can enjoy a comfortable meal in a casual setting or order from the take out menu if they are in a hurry. Start off with an order of crispy shrimp rolls or deep fried tofu topped with peanuts. Try a cup of classic Tom Yum soup with mushrooms and lemongrass. Noodle selections include pad thai or sauteed rice noodles with onion and flat noodles topped with Chinese broccoli. Meat lovers can order the grilled chicken with chili sauce or the beef sautee with jasmine rice. Relax at the end of the meal with a glass of coconut juice or steaming hot tea.


Topaz Thai Restaurant
137 Washington Ave.
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 759-7425‎
topazthainj.com

Belmont Tavern & Restaurant

Belmont Tavern & Restaurant is a cozy little haven in the heart of Belleville. Diners can sample authentic southern Italian dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. Start with a simple salad, a cup of pasta e fagioli soup or an order of clams in a broth fragrant with garlic. Sample old world Italian favorites like baked ziti, chicken savoy with balsamic vinegar or pasta with house-made pot cheese. The menu includes desserts and a selection of coffees and cordials.

Belmont Tavern & Restaurant
12 Bloomfield Ave.
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 759-9609‎
belmonttavern.tel

Solar Do Minho

Solar Do Minho features Portuguese dishes in an upscale setting. Open for lunch and dinner the restaurant is located in the heart of Belleville. Private parties and catering are available with advance notice. Try one of several signature dish like grilled octopus or assorted grilled meats with Portuguese spices. Appetizers include traditional kale soup and codfish in cream sauce. Main courses include grilled red snapper, shrimp in wine sauce and charcoal grilled meats. A selection of Portuguese wines is available to compliment all courses served.

Solar Do Minho
15 Cleveland St.
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 844-0500‎
solardominho.com

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About The Author

Stacy Mintzer Herlihy has been a freelance writer since 2001. Her work has appeared in many publications, including "USA Today," "The Women’s Independent Press," "Big Apple Parent" and "ComputorEdge Magazine." Herlihy earned a Bachelor of Arts in education and history from the City University of New York.
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