We are closed New Year's Day, Superbowl Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Summer Special$34.95 per person
Join us for our "Summer Special."
Relax, slow down, bring your appetite and people you really like for an evening of fun and fondue in our beautiful restaurant. Special includes your choice of any cheese fondue, salad, an entree; includes chicken, teriyaki sirloin and shrimp, and a choice of any of our decadent chocolate fondues.
Pair one of our 20 wines for $20 to make your evening extra special.
This offer is non-combinable with any other promotional offer and/or discount.
20 WINES FOR $20Starting Wednesday, July 1st until Wednesday, September 30th we will have a selection of 20 different bottles of wine available for $20 with the purchase of a four course dinner for two. *****This offer not valid with any other promotional offers or coupons except for Spring/Summer Special.
Upcoming Special EventsArt of FondueThe Pool at Harrah's ResortHosted by Duff Goldman and Ingrid HoffmanSunday, August 2nd4 p.m. - 8 p.m.Sizzling Ingrid Hoffman and Duff Goldman show everyone how simply Delicioso fondue can be with the aid of Atlantic City's own The Melting Pot Restaurant. Nothing will be more cool except maybe the location: The Pool at Harrah's Resort. Click here for more information and ticket sales. Every Monday Night is Ladies Night! Every Monday night come in and enjoy a creamy cheese fondue, salad and a decadent chocolate fondue, with a glass of wine or martini for only $29.95 per person. **This offer is not valid with any other promotional offers or coupons.**
New! "Fondue to Go!" Gift BasketWe have the perfect gift for your fondue fanatic – our “Fondue to Go!” gift basket. The basket contains two bottles of wine, 3 chocolate fondue bars each with a recipe, fondue forks, our own Garlic and Wine seasoning, salad dressing, a wine key and other Melting Pot “goodies”. The basket is actually a cooler and good for the beach or picnics. The price is $79.95. Please call a day or two before you plan to collect it and we will have it ready. Gift certificates in all denominations are also available. Vegetarian SelectionsWe are recommended by The American Vegetarian Association. Besides our cheese, chocolate and salad choices we also have a popular Vegetarian entrée that includes fresh vegetables, tofu, artichoke hearts, Portobello mushrooms and Ravioli. We also offer a Vegetarian "Big Night Out." Please note that none of our cheese contains animal rennet. We use only vegetable or microbial rennet. The Melting Pot CookbookYou can now purchase the perfect gift for your favorite fondue fanatic. The Melting Pot have unlocked their treasure trove of recipes gathered over the last 30 years. The cookbook, "Dip into Something Different" contains158 beautiful pages of delicious recipes for cheese fondues, dipping sauces, marinades, cooking styles, chocolate fondues and many of our wonderful cocktails. The cost is $29.95 and it is available at the restaurant. If you would like Will Layfield to write an inscription, just send us an email. Congratulations!Well done Michael Astuto and his team at The Melting Pot in Westwood. For the second time in three years they were recognized by the franchise for their outstanding service to our guests with a "Top Performer" award (see picture, right). Added to their "Award of Excellence" for 2008 from the Wine Spectator (their fourth) it has been quite a year and much deserved for how hard they work to provide our guests with a special evening.
Reservations Online Are EasyFor our guest's convenience you can make a reservation on the web for parties of 6 or less. Larger parties need to contact the restaurant so a manager can ensure availability and help you plan your menu. For weekend reservations we suggest calling well in advance. In the event you are unable to honor your reservation, please call to cancel.Click here to make your reservation. Reservations made in this way are automatically eligible each month to win a "Dip Certificate" for use in Westwood, Darien or White Plains. The reservation has to be honored to win. Good luck!
Thank You For Helping Us Help St. JudeAgain during November and December a portion of all sales of any "Big Night Out" will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. This is the fifth year we have had this program. This is a wonderful organization that does ground-breaking research on children's cancers and freely shares it with the world for FREE! No family is ever turned away because they cannot afford treatment. A huge "Thank You" to all our guests, managers and staff for making this possible.To learn more about St Jude click here.
Book Your Party At The Melting Pot
We specialize in parties that have to be fun and different. We are a favorite location for Bridal and Baby Showers, Bachelorette Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Sweet Sixteens, Quinceanaras, Birthday Parties of all ages, and Corporate Events. In October 2007, we opened our new extension and now have an additional private dining room for 30. The room is beautiful and very private, has a wine display and original works by renowned artist, Yuri Tremler, audio-visual equipment and is Wi-Fi ready. A special place for a special event.The main dining room seats 64 and the small party room 16. You can print and import the Fondue Banquet menu by visiting Banquet & Event Info page. Dates for "prime time" holiday parties are filling up so please make your reservation soon. Fondue is fun and nobody does it better. Please call Michael or Tara to make your arrangements and reserve a date.
Sweet Sixteen and Quinceanera Parties A fondue party is the perfect way to celebrate your very special a Sweet Sixteen or Sweet 15 birthday. We have thought of everything to make it special. Click here to see our new menus.
Gift CertificatesThe Melting Pot gift certificates can be purchased at the restaurant, or we can mail them to you. More than likely there is now one of the 130+ Melting Pots not too far from your relatives, friends and children in college. They do not expire and are purchased free of Sales Tax.
Magic at The Melting PotOn most Friday evenings our guests get to enjoy the table side magic of our house magician and mentalist, Mike Kirschner. His comedic timing and technical skills make him one of the most sought out performers and he has traveled the world with his act. We are fortunate to have him on a regular basis. For more information about Mike please log on to www.MikeKirschner.com
"The Melting Pot is pure entertainment"
- The NY Times September 26, 2005
"Excellent" - Zagats
"Award of Excellence" 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008- The Wine Spectator magazine
"AVA Certification" - The American Vegetarian Association
Winner "Best Dessert" - 3rd Annual Festival of Chocolate
"Top Performer"- 2005, 2007 and 2008 for the highest service scores.
"Top marks for Food, Mood and Service"
- Consumer Reports Magazine June 2009
You can also reach us by email at westwoodpot@verizon.net
Click here to make your reservation. Reservations made in this way are automatically eligible each month to win a "Dip Certificate" for use in Westwood, White Plains NY or our Darien, CT locations. The reservation has to be honored to win. Good luck!
The Westwood Melting Pot is excited to share with you some of the wonderful images you will walk away with after visiting us. We are proud of our restaurant and wish to share with you some photos of the interior.The top photo is a photo of the owners, The Layfields. Shown here is the family:Owners, Carol and Will and son, James.The following photo is the "Party Room." This comfortable and private room seats 15 in 2 tables of 8. To arrange a special family or business function and pre-order dinner and wines, please ask to speak one of the Managers. We also have a new Party room that seats 30 and is very private and as audio/visual equipment.The photo next to the "Party Room" is what we affectionately call "Lovers' Lane." This room is perfect for a romantic evening with someone special. The 2 seat private booths are much in demand. We can arrange for flowers, wine or champagne to be waiting at the table.The photo to the right of "Lover's Lane" is our Main Dining Room. This view of the restaurant shows the main dining room with the wine room in the background.The bottom photo is a photo of our beautiful entrance. The restaurant features include faux marble columns, a fireplace and 9 pieces of original art by Uri Tremler.
Special EventsWe're perfect for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, bachelorette parties, anniversaries and corporate events.Click here to download our Special Events Package.
Sweet Sixteen Parties - NEW!A fondue party is the perfect way to celebrate a Sweet Sixteen birthday. We have thought of everything to make it special. Click here to see our new menus.
From Hackensack (approx 7 miles):Take Kinderkamack Road (Route 503N) through River Edge, Oradell and Emerson. Entering Westwood, turn left at the traffic light onto Westwood Ave (the main street with many nice shops). Center Ave. is the 2nd road on the right. The Melting Pot is in the car park on the left.
From Montvale and Park Ridge (approx 4 miles): Take Kinderkamack Road (Route 503S). In Westwood, turn right at the traffic light into Westwood Ave. Center Ave is the 2nd road on the right. The Melting Pot is in the car park on the left.From Ridgewood and Glenrock (approx 6 miles): Take Ridgewood Avenue to Oradell. Turn left at the traffic light onto Kinderkamack Road (Route 503N). Go through Emerson. Entering Westwood, turn left at the traffic light onto Westwood Ave (the main shopping street). Center Ave is the 2nd road on the right. The Melting Pot is in the car park on the left. Alternatively, pick up Hollywood Road in HoHoKus and follow 502E all the way to The Iron Horse in Westwood. Cross the railroad tracks into Westwood Ave (the main street with the nice shops). Center Ave is the 1st left. The Melting Pot is located in the car park on the left.From Exit 168 Garden State Parkway going North: Turn right onto Washington Ave (Route 502E). Go approximately 2 miles to the Iron Horse, cross the railroad tracks and bear left into downtown on Westwood Ave. Center Ave is the 1st road on the left. The Melting Pot is in the car park on the left.From the Click here for a larger map and driving directions to this location