Bienvenidos to Cravings Tapas Bistro
Step through our doors at 8 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 and let the aromas sweep you away. Sizzling garlic shrimp, golden empanadas fresh from the kitchen, and the warm hum of laughter filling every corner. This is where bold *sabores* meet good company.
Ask for your favorite bottle of wine or mix up a pitcher of sangría right at your table. Every bite is meant to be shared, every plate a little adventure. From our crispy patatas bravas to tender skirt steak, each dish tells a story of Spanish-fusion flavor crafted with love.
Ready to taste the magic? Your table is waiting, and the tapas are calling!
Craving bold Spanish flavors?
At Cravings Tapas Bistro, we serve up Ridgewood's best tapas experience with dishes made for sharing. Dig into our legendary paella, savor tender garlic shrimp drizzled in olive oil, bite into crispy handmade empanadas, or go big with our perfectly seasoned skirt steak.
As a beloved BYOB tapas spot in Ridgewood, we make every visit feel like a celebration. Bring your favorite bottle, gather your favorite people, and let us handle the rest. Whether you're planning a date night, a family dinner, or just treating yourself, our Spanish fusion dining will transport your taste buds.
Ready to taste what everyone's talking about? Order tapas online for pickup and enjoy Cravings at home!
What Are You Craving?
Catering for Your Next Celebración
Let us bring the bold sabores of Cravings to your next event. From office lunches to family celebrations, our tapas-style catering makes every gathering unforgettable.
Reserve Your Table For Private Events
Whether it's date night, a birthday, or a lively evening with friends, grab your favorite bottle and join us. Book your spot and let the fiesta begin!
Experience Cravings
Live Music Nights
Enjoy live rhythms and great vibes every week. The perfect backdrop for tapas, sangría, and good company.
Private Events
Birthdays, corporate dinners, or any excuse to celebrate. Let us host your next fiesta at Cravings.
Order Online
Craving tapas at home? Order your favorites for pickup or delivery with just a few clicks.
Reservations
Grab your favorite bottle, book your table, and leave the rest to us. BYOB never tasted so good.
Every Night Is a Fiesta
Picture this: live music floating through the air, tapas plates dancing across the table, and your favorite people all in one place. At Cravings, we turn ordinary evenings into unforgettable celebrations.
Our live music nights bring Ridgewood to life with rhythms that pair perfectly with a plate of *paella* and great conversation. Planning something special? Our private event space is the perfect spot for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, or any excuse to get together and celebrate.
Whether it's a cozy date night or a lively fiesta with friends, we'll set the stage. You just bring the energy!
A Look Inside Our Kitchen Favorites
Join the Cravings Rewards Family
Good food should come with good perks, right? Our rewards program lets you earn points every time you order online. The more tapas you enjoy, the closer you get to delicious rewards.
It's simple: sign up, order your favorite dishes, and watch those points add up. Think of it as a little thank-you from our kitchen to your table. Because at Cravings, you're not just a guest, you're familia.
So go ahead, order those extra empanadas. Your taste buds (and your points balance) will thank you!
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
It started with a simple idea: the best meals aren't just eaten, they're shared. At Cravings Tapas Bistro, Ridgewood's favorite Spanish fusion dining destination, every dish is an invitation to slow down, gather close, and savor the moment together.
Nestled in the heart of Ridgewood, NJ, we built this place for the laughter that erupts when friends pass a sizzling plate of garlic shrimp across the table. For the clink of glasses when you pour your own sangría (yes, we're proudly BYOB Ridgewood's go-to spot for bringing your favorite bottle). For the way a perfectly golden empanada can make someone close their eyes and smile.
Our menu is a love letter to bold sabores and Spanish-fusion flavor. Picture a bubbling paella loaded with seafood, tender skirt steak kissed by flame, and crispy patatas bravas that disappear before they hit the table. Every small plate is crafted to spark conversation, built for sharing, and meant to turn dinner into an experience.
But Cravings is more than a Ridgewood tapas restaurant. On any given night, live music fills the room with rhythms that make the whole place feel like a fiesta. Couples lean in over candlelit tapas. Friends argue (lovingly) over the last bite of flourless chocolate cake. Families celebrate milestones with tables full of food and hearts full of joy. Live music Ridgewood NJ nights at Cravings are the kind of evenings you talk about for weeks.
We're woven into this community, and this community is woven into us. From first dates to anniversary dinners, from casual Tuesday nights to private celebrations, we've been honored to be part of Ridgewood's story. Every guest who walks through our doors at 8 Wilsey Square becomes part of ours.
So pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass, and stay a while. At Cravings Tapas Bistro, you're not just a guest. You're familia. And the best stories? They're always told around a table full of tapas.
What our guests are saying
I organized a ladies night out at cravings and it exceeded my expectations. The owner eas so easy to work with, the staff went above and beyond (staying open late for our party) and the food was amazing. Big portions for a tapas and so much to choose from. I’ll be back for sure.
Portugal With elberts
Went there after a performance and it was fantastic! Everything was delicious, especially the Empanadas. The desserts really steal the show. I could have eaten two more of the bread pudding. Get the Sangria! It's so yummy, it's dangerous.
Anne Choe
I love going to Cravings Tapas Bistro and bringing clients, friends, and family. The owner Stanka is awesome! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Small plates is where it's at for me and this is the perfect place for that. Their presentation is second to none and the food quality is top notch. It's hard to choose a favorite dish but if I had to choose one it would be the homemade ricotta gnocchi. So light, creamy, & fresh. And for dessert, the warm flourless chocolate cake comes with the best whipped cream & fresh strawberries. Writing this review is making me hungry for their food again ;) enjoy!
Janeen Torres
Good visit, octopus was perfectly cooked - shrimp, skirt steak, empanadas and truffle fries all fantastic. Only not so good was the pork in the charcuterie - did not appear nor taste fresh. It tasted and looked as it was cut a bit ago - didnt have that vibrant pink look. If it was freshly cut, recommend checking quality/freshness on it..Thats all, service was very good also.
Anthony
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Pulpo a La Gallega, Mariscada, Tacos, Truffle Fries, Empanadas, Spanish Food, Wine, Bistro, Crab Cake, Gambas Al Ajillo, Mushroom Risotto, and Patatas Bravas
Where are you located?
We are located in Ridgewood, NJ at 8 Wilsey Square
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ho-Ho-Kus, Hawthorne, Waldwick, Fair Lawn, Wyckoff, Villa Marie Claire, Washington, Paramus, North Haledon, Saddle River, Allendale, Prospect Park, Ackermans Mills, Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, Pulis Mills, Westwood.
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