Savor the Flavor, Support the Community
At Village Green, we're passionate about fine food and dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience. Our team is driven by a passion for culinary creativity, and we're proud to offer an extensive a la carte menu that inspires our chefs to create dishes that excite the senses and please the palate.
Our Story
Located in a historic building on Prospect Street, off to the side of the bustling traffic of Ridgewood Avenue, our charming New American BYO offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere while serving cuisine that's been called "Sophisticated" and "High Quality" by Zagat. Our Chef, Kevin Portscher, a Bergen County resident and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, has trained at some of New York and New Jersey's premier fine dining establishments. His cuisine highlights simple and classic preparations, paired with fresh and local ingredients.
Our Services
We offer an extensive a la carte menu that allows our customers to sample a variety of our dishes. From our weekly specials to our 4-course tasting menu, we're committed to providing an exceptional dining experience. We're also happy to accept reservations for indoor dining, and we're now offering takeout for those who want to enjoy our food at home. Pre-orders for takeout are appreciated, so we can guarantee your pickup time.
Sustainability and Community
At Village Green, we're committed to sustainability and supporting our local community. We're a certified green restaurant, and our Chef, Kevin, is a big supporter of Jersey Fresh produce and an advocate for sustainable food sources. He also volunteers for a number of organizations, including the Forget Me Not Foundation, Congenital Heart Defect Coalition, Bergen County Mental Health Organization, and Table to Table, an organization that helps to feed the hungry in New Jersey.
Our Chef
Our Chef, Kevin Portscher, is a Bergen County resident and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He has trained at some of New York and New Jersey's premier fine dining establishments and is a member of the Society Culinaire Philanthropique, the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America, and the American Culinary Federation. He competes in a variety of food competitions and is a big supporter of Jersey Fresh produce and an advocate for sustainable food sources.
Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews
The majority of the reviews for the Village Green Restaurant are extremely positive, with several patrons giving it a 5-star rating. Words like "delicious", "excellent", "inventive", and "superb" are used to describe the food and service. Many reviewers appreciate the creative menu, good service, and cozy ambiance of the restaurant.
Some Mixed Reviews
However, there are a few reviews that express some disappointment. One reviewer felt that the bread was served too cold, another found the service to be slow, and a third thought the food was overpriced. Some reviewers also mentioned that the restaurant's atmosphere was not to their liking, describing it as depressing or loud.
One Extremely Negative Review
One review stands out as particularly negative. The reviewer had a very poor experience, feeling that the staff was unfriendly and unwelcoming, the food was undercooked, and the overall atmosphere was depressing. They also felt that the restaurant was overpriced and not worth the money.
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