NYC-based restaurant is coming to NJ for the first time

🍝From NYC to NJ

🍝Coming in 2025

🍝A favorite to the stars

TENAFLY — Say goodbye to the extra traffic and costs associated with heading to New York City. A taste of the Big Apple will be coming to Bergen County.

The latest home for Serafina will be at 25 Highwood Ave. in downtown Tenafly — its first move to New Jersey.

The establishment describes its menu as a “creative twist on homestyle Italian fare,” while being a go-to for the stars.

Serafina Restaurant via Facebook

The website boasts all current locations use 100% Italian ingredients; the EVOO comes from Tuscany, the aged Parmigiano Reggiano comes from Parma, prosciutto from Parma and more.

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The Italian burrata & prosciutto di Parma, Gnocchi di Mamma and cacio e pepe are some must-have staple plates.

Serafina Restaurant via Facebook

Facebook page “Tenafly NJ Chamber of Commerce” confirmed the news by reposting a video announcement; the video description mentions doors will open in spring 2025.

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