Carli Clesmere After nearly four decades in Bergen County, a longtime Ridgewood restaurant is preparing to say goodbye. Village Green Restaurant, located at 36 Prospect Street in Ridgewood, will close after its final day of service on Saturday, June 6. The neighborhood BYO has been a local favorite since 1989, known for its cozy atmosphere, elevated comfort food, and longtime presence in downtown Ridgewood. Read on for what we know about the closure of Village Green Restaurant in Ridgewood.
Village Green Announces Its Closure
Village Green Restaurant shared the news on Instagram on May 13th, 2026, letting customers know it would soon close its doors. The Instagram caption states:
“After many wonderful years, it is with heavy hearts that we announce that our restaurant will be closing its doors.
This restaurant has proudly been part of the community since 1989, and for the past 15 years I’ve had the honor of being the chef and owner. To all of our loyal customers, thank you. Thank you for supporting us through the years, celebrating your special moments with us, and allowing us to serve this community we love so much. The memories, friendships, and support you’ve given us will never be forgotten. While this chapter is coming to an end, we leave with immense gratitude and pride for everything we built together over the years. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our story.
P.S. Saturday, June 6th will be our last service. If you would like to stop by and say goodbye, we would truly love to see you.”
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The announcement sparked an emotional response from longtime customers, with locals sharing memories, favorite dishes, and messages of support in the comments section.
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About Village Green Restaurant
Located inside a historic building just steps from Ridgewood Avenue, Village Green Restaurant has been part of the Ridgewood dining scene since 1989. Over the years, the BYO restaurant became known for its warm atmosphere, creative New American menu, and cozy neighborhood feel. The restaurant built a loyal following for date nights, celebrations, family dinners, and special occasions. Its menu featured a mix of elevated comfort food, seasonal dishes, and à la carte options that made it easy to try a little bit of everything.
Some longtime menu favorites included the Short Rib + Rigatoni Ragu, Eggplant Lasagna Stack with roasted Italian eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara, and basil oil, plus seasonal dishes featuring ingredients like spring peas, tomato, and asparagus. And for many regulars (including us), a meal at Village Green was not complete without the Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart.
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Village Green Restaurant’s final day of service will be Saturday, June 6th. Locals hoping to stop by for one last meal or say goodbye to the team can visit the restaurant at 36 Prospect Street in Ridgewood before it officially closes.
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