An excerpt from Inside Jersey; “The Brick Oven: Feels Like Family, Tastes Like Home.” — by Karen Prager

“I love what I do, I love being here,” says Aurelio Cardoso, co-owner of the Brick Oven in Westfield. It is 11:30 a.m. and shadows from the flames in the restaurant’s eponymous oven already flicker against the wall. Lunch service will start soon, and it will take some time for the oven to reach its target — 600 degrees.

Cardoso’s partners are the Vasfailo family, who opened the restaurant in 1993. The family suffered a terrible loss in April 2010, when Frank Vasfailo III died at age 38 after his car ran off the road on the Garden State Parkway. He had just become a father to newborn Frank Vasfailo IV. “It was very tragic; you don’t expect a 38 year old to die,” says Cardoso. He remembers the “tremendous outpouring of support from the community. There was a 2 1/2-hour line to get into the wake on a rainy, cold night.”

Family and community are two words that come up a lot in conversation with Cardoso. He describes the Brick Oven as run by a family that also views its staff and customers as family. “We’re part of the community. We’ve seen the kids grow up, go to college,” he says. “The best thing I can think of is that people who come here say ‘We feel like we’re at home’”

If you make your own mozzarella at home, that is. Brick Oven chefs also make their own sausage for one of Cardoso’s favorite dishes, rigatoni with sausage bolognese, a riff on a the common meat sauce made with ground beef. Apparently, the dish should come with a disclaimer: It’s one of those things that “you crave” if you don’t eat it regularly, he warns.

Our second location opened in April 2015, based in the bustling and cultural downtown center of Westfield, NJ.

Surrounded by a variety of chain and unique restaurants and stores. Located on Quimby St, with a 10-minute walk to Westfield Station providing access to New York City.

Walking distance from Westfield’s cultural amenities; the New Vision Rialto Theatre and a selection of art galleries.

Feel free to bring your own alcohol to compliment our high quality menu which can be served chilled in an ice-cooler at request.

Delivery is not available at this location.​

Ferraro’s Restaurant has proudly been a family run business since 1969. Since that time Ferraro’s has become a staple of the Westfield community. With the simple philosophy, “Fresh is Best,” Ferraro’s has become a Westfield landmark. We provide the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Italian Cuisine.

Welcome to the world of Xocolatz. . We are a family owned restaurant since 2002

We invite you to navigate thru our website and experience the many delicious treats Xocolatz has to offer. Our goal is to provide a pleasant experience by providing delicious meals at comfortable prices in a warm cozy environment. I invite you to visit us in a near future with your friends and family. It is our pleasure to have you as our guests.

Best wishes and warm regards.
Chef Jaime

always double fried wings, korean tapas, sushi roll, sangria

We’re bringing a little bit of Cuba to Westfield, NJ.
Come on in. We want to make you feel like you’re in our living room – relaxed, comfortable and ready for an incredible meal.

We’re an authentic Cuban restaurant. Our chef is from Cuba. So are the owners. These delicious dishes are the foods from our homeland – the tastes and smells of the kitchens we grew up in. For us, what we cook is more than just food. It’s memories of a family and a special culture. Coming to 1958 Cuban Cuisine is not just about the food. It’s a celebration of life – not necessarily as it is, but how – at least for one meal – how we would like it to be.

Among our signature dishes are: Ropa Vieja – shredded flank steak cooked with sweet peppers, garlic, onions, seasonings and tomato sauce plus Cuban Paella – where pork and chicken are mixed in with the seafood and yellow saffron rice.
Other signature dishes include Lechon Asado (roast pork), Bistec de Palomilla (sirloin steak sautéed with onions), Rabo Encendido (oxtail stew) and, of course, the Cuban sandwich (marinated roast pork, serrano ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles).

Spice Bazaar brings to New Jersey a new casual dining experience offering traditional dishes and exquisite Indian delicacies. Located in the heart of Westfield, the restaurant leaves you with a modern and intimate dining experience.

Our highly regarded team of chefs highlight distinctly Indian flavors on our menu. Spice Bazaar features an extensive menu with tons of delicious options for you to try. Our team puts together the most mouthwatering selections from the Indian cuisine to offer our guests an unforgettable dining experience.

Our team has created vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees that will truly wow your senses, along with mouthwatering starters. Our tandoori breads are baked to perfection, and we have a assorted bread platter to sample a variety. We want to celebrate food from India and share it with our guests.

It is our hope that Spice Bazaar will help to innovate upon progressive culinary ideas in Indian cuisine. Come in and try Spice Bazaar for yourself, and enjoy casual Indian dining unlike anything else you have ever experienced.

16 Prospect wine bar & bistro is located in the center of charming Westfield, NJ. In the front we have a warm bar, lounge, and stage area featuring live music five nights a week while a 72 seat dining room occupies the back. Our menu is a reflection of the varied interests and eclectic tastes of our owners, making us unique among restaurants in Westfield NJ. Our dishes feature fresh ingredients accompanied by bold flavors, a focus on making everything in-house down to the bread, fruit juices, cocktail mixes and bar snacks. This dedication to excellence at every level adds up to a memorable experience.

Established in 1987.
A classic Westfield, NJ pizza parlor, beautifully expanded and renovated into a restaurant combining modern-creative and traditional Italian styles of cooking.

Located in downtown Westfield, Sweet Waters is an upscale American steakhouse known for its cooked to order steaks, martinis, boutique wines, amazing French Onion Soup (and other fabulous homemade treats) and decadent desserts.

Established in June of 2001, family owned Sweet Waters Steak House has been called the “Crown Jewel” of Westfield. Serving the highest quality meats and seafood, combined with excellent service, all in a cozy 60 seat atmosphere. Classic cocktails and a boutique wine list complete the adult dining experience.

Our mission is to create a restaurant experience that delivers the highest standards of quality, value, and hospitality.