Lula in New Jersey

"Review for Lula – Ridgewood, NJ Lula is such a great addition to Ridgewood. The space is modern and cozy, giving it a relaxed but elevated feel, and I love that it’s BYOB. We started with the focaccia and kale salad — both were excellent. The focaccia was warm and flavorful, and the salad was bright and perfectly balanced with anchovy aioli, grapes, and pine nuts. The hamachi crudo was another standout, with a charred pineapple broth that really made the flavors pop. For mains, we had the Atlantic halibut with cockles, the rigatoni with pork ragu, and the coulotte steak. Each one was beautifully done — the fish was delicate and fresh, the pasta was rich and comforting with whipped ricotta and Parmigiano, and the steak came with pomme purée and crispy sunchoke chips that tied the whole dish together. Service was attentive and welcoming, and the whole evening felt special without being overly formal. Lula is absolutely worth visiting — thoughtful food, a beautiful atmosphere, and one of those places you immediately want to come back to."

"One of the best meals I’ve had in Bergen County. A really elevated dining experience with nice options at every course. The focaccia was great to start with, every single salad was fantastic, I loved the pork Milanese, but the homemade gnocchi was incredible. Lemon tart to finish was balanced and elegant. I’m excited to try more things on the menu next time I’m here."

"An incredible dining experience at Lula. The restaurant was buzzing, but our server, Diana S., made us feel like her top priority. Her passion for the food is infectious and her recommendations were spot on. The venison tartare and chicken liver mousse are absolute must-orders. For entrees, the pork chop Milanese, coulotte steak, and arctic char were all outstanding. We wrapped up with the lemon meringue tart and chocolate mousse—the perfect sweet ending to a meal that left us perfectly satisfied. Highly recommend!"

"All the right components - fresh ingredients, creativity and intrigue. We found that most every dish was missing just one element except the house focaccia with its whipped herb butter which was the star. We ordered prosciutto & melon (salty and sweet but it needed a nut or another type of crunch) summer squash (perfect) and the whipped burrata (great taste but no salt). For entrees my wife had the salad which she commented was decent and I had the halibut & cockles which melted in my mouth. Overall, stick with the appetizers. Incredibly creative pairings and ingredients but for a posh restaurant, the chefs need to work on their basics (salt, acid, texture) to ensure dishes have the perfect balance."

"Been living in this neighborhood for a while so to have good restaurants right in your own backyard is awesome instead of having to travel. Loved the house Focaccia with whipped or butter... As well as the local burrata. The goffle chicken was delicious.... great staff very welcoming and comfortable. Will definitely be back!!"

"Had a very nice dinner at Lula in Ridgewood. Staff were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Ambiance was cozy (ceiling was low), looked clean, and not cluttered. They don’t have drinks with alcohol but they have a local tie up with a nearby liquor store where you can order and they will get it. It’s BYOB and we brought our own wine and ordered an Italian soda which was very good. All of the food that we ordered were delicious. We had the focaccia, burrata, apple kohlrabi salad, and kale salad to start. Then halibut, pappardelle, and pork chop as mains (the pork chop was huge!). Then for dessert we had the meringue tart and chocolate mousse. Spent about $280 for a party of four and left >20% gratuity. Highly recommended."

"Dined there on a Fri evening Jan 9th for our 4yr wedding anniversary. So glad we did.. the experience was superb. Incredible food some of the best we’ve ever had (I’ll be saying this a lot and we eat out quite a bit so this is impressive lol)… presentation and flavor really stand out. BYOB a plus. Generous portion sizes, very friendly and attentive staff, unique modern upscale intimate ambience, very clean restaurant, great use of space with well thought out seating arrangements. DO NOT skip out on the focaccia with bagna cauda… something so simple really stands out (the best we’ve ever had). Ordered multiple entrees each one was a hit. I believe they have a rotating seasonal menu but if you see the chocolate mousse with pralines it is a MUST. BEST WE’VE EVER HAD. Restaurant very easy to find and felt very comfortable inside even on a colder winter night. Owner/chef phenomenal work with this establishment. We personally met him during our dining experience, very likable down to earth human you can really tell they care about every single guest experience from beginning to end. Instantly one of our favorite spots in northern nj. Make a reservation ahead of time. My wife and I will be visiting again"

"Went there a few weeks ago for the first time on recommendation of a friend and was definitely not disappointed. The food right from the presentation to the flavorful mouth-watering excitement and tastiness was well worth the trip. Had The Good Fortune to speak to Connor the main chef and what a great gentleman he was spending time to answer questions and give a nice background about the restaurant. Will definitely return, and suggest you try this amazing place out."