“ I was in a bind as I had to find a venue for my moms bday the next day for a large party. Had it been for me, I would have booked a place weeks before but having. Indecisive siblings led to this dilemma. Luckily, terravita was able to accommodate as they have space for a large party that's semi private . It was a nice surprise ( it's my first time ) when I walked into the restaurant. The facade doesn't look the most appealing but once you walk in, there's a Sense of coziness, partly due to the decor. I think the way the space was divided was clever . One can have a private space that's not completely removed from the rest of the place. Now the food, everything was delicious from the shared appetizers , lamb hummus , burrata ( crowd favorite), calamari (sweet and sour vs the Mediterranean salt and pepper - didn't like it as much )and short rib croquettes ( very good ) followed by each individual brunch / lunch items from steak and eggs ( Most popular choice ), shashuka , short rib hash ( was also a Crowd pleaser ), burger ( meh ), chicken and short rib paninis ( good ), salmon Benedict , ricotta pancakes ( crispy on the outside , fluffy and good inside ) and french toast . While majority of what we ordered were tasty , the portions sizes need to be tweaked as they were on the smaller side. I'm a quality vs quantity fan but adjusting a little can go a long way . Service was attentive and friendly , much thanks to the staff for making my mom's brunch / lunch celebration memorable . It was an overall good experience . I can't thank the restaurant enough for doing a good job accommodating and delivering ( a day before is quick notice for larger parties and hence I understood when some of the items weren't available, ie. Chorizo and the rib appetizer). I would definitely come back to try their dinner offerings . This place is bYOB which is a major plus ( and a good surprise ). ”

“ We came during the valentine day. Didn't expect or know about the limited menu. Nonetheless, great experience. Enjoyed the lobster ravioli and was surprised by how great the burrata was. The desert option ran out by the time we ordered but overall good experience. ”

“ Great food, beautiful layout and design and very friendly staff. They had some smooth R/B playing when we came by for brunch, only the do not serve alcohol, they are BYOB. If we had know this, we could have planned accordingly, as it were, we were not happily dry. ”

“ Ordered an egg Benedict from here a while back and didn't think much of it, but recently decided to try this place again because of their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Lobster Bisque Pasta. Unfortunately, they no longer serve the Lobster Bisque Pasta, but their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($18) were so good! The pancake was super light and fluffy with strong lemon flavors and slight crisp on the edges. You won't regret ordering it! There were so many dishes we also wanted to try from the menu, but stuck with the Lebanese Lamb Hummus ($18) and Short Rib Croquettes ($18). YUM! Both these dishes were so unique and delicious. You can ask for more pita bread, and 3 people can thoroughly enjoy the Lebanese Lamb Hummus. The Croquettes were probably my favorite of this visit; they sure packed a punch of flavor. For drinks, we got the Green Point ($12 mocktail; had a strong ginger flavor, but I liked it) and the Americano (around $8?). Service was great. Quick, easy to get their attention. Interior was modern and clean. Glad I decided to come back! ---------------- Came back for more with another friend, and it was just as good. I actually noticed that the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes have been smaller than what's pictured on Yelp these last two times I came. And I think they're too doughy for me; they gave me a stomach ache. However, their Short Rib Croquettes were consistently good. And their Avocado Thai Salad ($17) was surprisingly really tasty! It looks so simple, but packs a punch of tangy flavor with a nice blend of fruits and herbs. I might have accidentally grabbed a basil from the pancakes, and it was really good with the salad! Got their Lychee Ginger ($12 mocktail) this time. It's just as gingery as the Green Point but less sour. I liked it slightly better. Next time, I definitely want to try their Grapefruit or Strawberry mocktails! ”

“ My friend and I had a delicious dinner at Terravita. It serves dishes with creative American flavors in an elegant space. I got the Avocado Thai Salad and the King Trumpet Mushroom with Puffed Rice. I was very impressed with the flavor and texture combinations in both dishes. Any restaurant that can do vegetarian dishes well can do anything well. My friend got Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad and Short Rib Yucca Gnocchi, and she really liked her dishes too. The portions were perfect: not too much and not too small. We were both full after a salad and an entree, although I was definitely eyeing the dessert options. Note: Terravita adds a 3.5% charge for credit card payments. Note 2: Parking is awful. I have no tips to offer on this, sorry. ”

“ As the Duke of Terravita I have the authority to title this place "Decent Brunch." I've been dining here since it was Emma's Bistro and it's always been a pretty good time and for the location--the price is right. For some reason, when making a reservation and choosing the dining room you still get sat in the terrace but luckily the heat lamps work pretty well. I haven't had a bad dish here so I'd recommend trying anything and everything. I think the apps are my favorite, the lamb hummus and the short rib croquettes...fantastic! Parking is a bust, I'm pretty sure everyone just parks at Whole Foods and walks over. Service needs some work, too many hands and yet the bill still takes a little too long to come but it's not a deal breaker. It's great for a cute meal before running errands around town. 'Til next time TV! ”

“ Came here for brunch. The brunch is also amazing and a must try. The pan de bono waffle is a great twist to the classic chicken and waffles. ”

“ Super cute restaurant that's bright and aesthetically pleasing. The decor is 10/10! The food was great but the portions were so small for the price. I was still hungry after my meal. If you are hungry, you will have to order more than one dish. I would also double check your bill. There was an extra charge as well as an over charge, so just double check! Pro tip: there's parking across the street and a 3.5% service charge added to your bill for credit cards. ”

“ A difficult task for us, is finding Sunday Brunch that is close to Hudson County. Sure, there are places if you want to pay $75.00 per person for a mediocre buffet or to wait in a line of cars to pull into a place that is more like a Sundae Bar and kiddie birthday party. So when I was able to make a reservation at "Terravita", 30 minutes prior, I was a little skeptical. We had been to this space when it was "Emma Bistro" and it was good. So let's give this a shot. The hostess, servers and manager were all very friendly and smiles a lot. Good start. We sat on the deck overlooking River Road and enjoyed coffee and a juice mocktail before ordering. The lamb and humus app. was packed with flavor, with some interesting ingredients and came with grilled slices of pita. My wife's poached eggs and hash looked a bit odd, but was delicious. The lemon ricotta pancakes were incredible. I shared a few bites and my wife loved them as well, and she isn't really into sweet breakfasts. This entree has been done to death, at a lot of places. But these were so good. The portions, were larger than expected, for all the food we ordered, and we left stuffed. We will return. ”