Located in the heart of downtown Westwood, Caffe Anello offers the spectacle of Italian cooking in the heart of Bergen County

The idea was born on our honeymoon: John Vitale and Alissa Napoletano-Vitale's 2012 honeymoon in Paris and Tuscany proved to be quite productive. Inspired by the crepes in Paris and the handmade pasta and fresh-roasted coffee in Italy, the Park Ridge pair decided they wanted to open a restaurant in North Jersey, featuring European dishes. They began by launching Sogno Coffeehouse with Alissa’s parents (Joe & Cheryl Napoletano) in November 2012 which quickly became a popular Westwood neighborhood spot for its sweet and savory crepes and in-house roasted coffee.  Then in 2013, they expanded next door to open Caffe Anello, a 20-seat Tuscan-inspired eatery with an open kitchen and daily fresh-made pastas.  In January of 2017 we added Johnny’s Italian Market which served Fresh made donuts, pizza, Sandwiches and imported Italian products for two years until we sold all three spaces to move our Sogno/Anello concept across the street to bigger and more modern space on the corner of 11 Madison Avenue in Westwood. Lastly, during the fall of 2020 we finally got the opportunity to purchase a liquor license.  The process of building a new bar provides a more casual atmosphere and additional seating on the Sogno side of our popular dinner venue. As important as we treat our guests, Anello’s employees are also crucial to our success. Our very own chef/owner John Vitale is a leading voice in the Fair Kitchen Movement — working to promote a positive kitchen culture.

Come for the “at home feel” ambiance and the unrivaled experience with our “family”. Buon Appetito!