Torico's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

1. Torico's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor

9.3
20 Erie St (at First St), Jersey City, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · Harsimus · 137 tips and reviews

Dr. Kamran F.Dr. Kamran Farahani: excellent homemade ice cream

Amanda P.Amanda Petrocelli McLean: Amazing homemade ice cream. Get the vanilla peanut butter! Great cones too.

Stephan C.Stephan Collaro: The ice cream is awesome and homemade style. I always go for a coffee or mocha flavor.

Roman Nose is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

2. Roman Nose

8.5
125 Newark Ave (at Grove Street), Jersey City, NJ
Italian Restaurant · Harsimus · 105 tips and reviews

Vanessa WVanessa W: You have to get the Mama's homemade Sour Cream cookie to end your meal - simply spectacular!

Diane C.Diane Cimine: Such gracious service. Wine is generous mini carafe. Homemade pasta delish and outdoor seating is perfect on a summer's night.

Miss P.Miss Piggy: Imagine you had an Italian grandmother and every time you went to visit her, she served up an incredibly delicious homemade tiramisu. That's exactly what it's like so make sure to save room!

Porta is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

3. Porta

8.5
135 Newark Ave (Erie), Jersey City, NJ
Pizzeria · Harsimus · 81 tips and reviews

Zach K.Zach Kolkin: Caprazy is ridiculous. Amazing homemade mozzarella.

James P.James Phipps: Pizza & homemade ricotta

Susan C P.Susan C Persons: Don’t miss the homemade ricotta cheese app! Meatball pizza confirmed that Porta does both crust & meatballs extremely well! Delicious “Three Trees” salad, large serves 3-4 as a side dish.

Taqueria Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

4. Taqueria Downtown

9.0
236 Grove St (at Grand St), Jersey City, NJ
Taco Restaurant · Van Vorst Park · 236 tips and reviews

Lawrence F.Lawrence F: The fish anbd pork tacos are both good. Hell they're whole menu is good. This place is BYOB too (I never got hassled for it). They're home made hot sauce is great too! Make sure you ask for it.

Moses A.Moses A: Go for the steak tacos and don't be scared to add more of their awesome homemade picante.

Tony W.Tony Waight: Chorizo tacos are really good and steak tortas. Love the home made picante sauce.

sam a.m. is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

5. sam a.m.

9.2
112 Morris St (btwn Warren & Washinton St), Jersey City, NJ
Café · Paulus Hook · 98 tips and reviews

Cassandra K.Cassandra Kimsey: 1 - The Gouda scramble has changed my life. 2 - The homemade pumpkin ice cream croissant is incredible. #youarewhatyoueat #gouda #icecream #delicious

Marissa S.Marissa Sutherland: delicious little JC gem. everything is fresh and home made - especially loved their biscuit!

Steven M.Steven Mayotte: Nice atmosphere, plus you can't go wrong with Stumptown coffee. I believe they will offer breakfast when they officially open.

Podewitz Liquor & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

6. Podewitz Liquor & Deli

7.7
400 Central Ave (Thorne St), Jersey City, NJ
Deli · The Heights · 6 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cinquegrana: Excellent homemade meals and soups! Chicken Orzo and Beef Barley are great!

Todd W.Todd Wickman: Signature sandwiches and homemade TV dinners

Jon A.Jon Allsebrook: Great rice pudding and amazing sarnies!!

Pasta Dal Cuore is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

7. Pasta Dal Cuore

7.2
527 Jersey Ave (Columbus Dr), Jersey City, NJ
Gourmet Store · Harsimus · 15 tips and reviews

Clare L.Clare Lynch: They now serve byob dinner and brunch! The homemade pasta is so very delicious

Sharon C.Sharon Chen: LOVE the seafood soup. The homemade pastas are delicious too.

Priya R.Priya Ravishankar: Amazing fresh, homemade pasta! BYOB

Corto is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

8. Corto

9.0
507 Palisade Ave (Bowers), Jersey City, NJ
Italian Restaurant · The Heights · 11 tips and reviews

Karen C.Karen Chung: Homemade Italian al dente magic! Byob also

Devin B.Devin Basile: The polenta cake was absolutely amazing. Hands down one of the most unique and special deserts we have had!

Todd W.Todd Wickman: This place is amazing—try something from all 3 sections of the menu. Menu changes daily, if not weekly. BYO

Razza Pizza Artiginale is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

9. Razza Pizza Artiginale

9.1
275 Grove St (Montgomery), Jersey City, NJ
Pizzeria · Van Vorst Park · 123 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Hopple: Looking for the BEST homemade pizza, look no further. Wood-fired with seasonal additions throughout the year!! Keep up the great hospitality!!

AmbAmb: By far the best pizza I've ever had in America. Get the Margherita and the ma Panna pizzas. And try the ricotta crostini appetizer. Also don't forget the incredible fresh, homemade bread and butter!

TomTom: A nice cozy restaurant that serves great pizza. Would try the ricotta cheese too!

Dahlia's Ice Cream Spot is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

10. Dahlia's Ice Cream Spot

7.4
290 Central Ave (Hutton Street), Jersey City, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · The Heights · 3 tips and reviews

Evelyn G.Evelyn Gizycki: Excellent homemade ice cream, worth it on cheat day!

FaithFaith: Lots of homemade ice cream flavors! I LOVED the cherry vanilla; but the cookie dough was kind of icky! Great banana split!

Amber S.Amber Sherman: They were super nice!

15 Fox Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

11. 15 Fox Place

8.8
15 Fox Pl, Jersey City, NJ
Italian Restaurant · West Side · 9 tips and reviews

Maggie M.Maggie Marsden: Incredible experience! Our favorite dishes were the peppers, polenta and homemade potato chips. Can't wait to come back and enjoy a meal in their garden next time.

janelle g.janelle gunther: bring your extra stomach!

Sheba K.Sheba Kunhimohammed: Loved the polenta, stuffed peppers and the mussels. The restaurant is a little out of the way, but you won't be disappointed with the food!

Saigon Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

12. Saigon Cafe

8.5
188 Newark Ave (Jersey Ave.), Jersey City, NJ
Vietnamese Restaurant · Harsimus · 40 tips and reviews

Melody C.Melody Chan: Sticky rice with taro and homemade coconut milk dish was delicious! Perfect sweet and salty combination. Best part of the meal!

Robocub™Robocub™: Definitely the best Vietnamese food in the area. And the staff (family) are always a pleasure and friendly. Read more.

BetsyReyBetsyRey: Try the summer rolls -- light & delish!

Wonder Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

13. Wonder Bagels

8.0
433 Sip Ave (Route 440), Jersey City, NJ
Bagel Shop · West Side · 31 tips and reviews

Rayasia B.Rayasia Brown: I love the raisin cinnamon bagels with the home made cinnamon raisin and walnut cream cheese... Delicious and always fresh

Hector S.Hector Sanchez: Anything you order from the grill is freshly made and the bagels are wonderful and hand rolled

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Satis Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

14. Satis Bistro

8.7
212 Washington St (at Sussex St.), Jersey City, NJ
Modern European Restaurant · Paulus Hook · 65 tips and reviews

Lori L.Lori Luo: The standout here is the housemade Black Truffle and Veal Ravioli; a decadent filling pairs perfectly with the Maitake Marsala Gravy.

April C.April Caruso: Super cute! You can order food from the restaurant and they have happy hour til 7pm during the week!

Sarah C.Sarah Chappel: If you're here Tues-Thurs the $30 pre-fixe is a great deal. The gnocchi and pineapple gelato sundae are must haves!

City Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Jersey City.

15. City Diner

7.5
31 Montgomery St (Greene Street), Jersey City, NJ
Diner · The Waterfront · 50 tips and reviews

Micah K.Micah Kershner: Homemade corned beef hash...spot on.

DR G.DR G: Homemade corn beef hash is great. Great pancakes with fresh strawberries

Marlon E.Marlon E: They serve generous portions that are worth the price. Friendly staff and clean restaurant with a full bar and plenty of TVs.