Food was well prepared and very tasty. Service was warm and friendly the place is nice. They don't…read morehave a bar any longer but I prefer BYO places.

This spot serves all of your Italian food classics! I came here for lunch during the week and the…read moreplace was packed! There's plenty of seating in the back room section for large parties. The waiter is very knowledgeable about all of the daily specials and has so many stories about the history of the restaurant. The owner also came out to personally ask us about our meal. Food: - fried calamari- crispy and well seasoned - roasted whole artichoke - fun appetizer to split with a large group. Could have less breading - rigatoni bolognese- huge portion, perfectly al dente pasta with a heavy ladle of bolognese. One of my favorite bolognese!

Delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Service is also above expectation. We love…read moregoing here and having meetings, as well as family gatherings here. Highly recommended!!!

This is a great place. The service is great and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food was…read moredelicious and everything we ordered was enjoyed by all. The place is BYOB and when the weather is nice they have a ton of outdoor seating. It's a good place for date night and has a friendly neighborhood vibe where everyone knows each other. I have been there 3 times now and my experience is always consistent

The food is excellent, the service is superb and the ambience is lovely. It's become one of our…read morefavorite restaurants in our neighborhood.

To say I was disappointed in this place is an understatement…read more My spouse and I went there more than once and we enjoyed the atmosphere and the food very nice, quiet and respectful place. Unfortunately not today. The server seemed inexperienced and was not attentive to the customer's needs and when she was confronted , she didn't care. The Owner for some reason brought their children to the establishment and they were uncontrollable, yelling and screaming bumping into tables, not a good atmosphere for a restaurant. If you own an establishment, I would suggest hire a babysitter. To have children yelling and screaming, it kills the atmosphere. And ruins the experience. PLUS WE WERE SO CLOSE TO THE OVEN Where they make the pizza so they saw us waiting they LITERALLY served everyone else around us except for our table. Lastly when we were finally served, they only sent us one order MIND YOU only after we complained when we had 4 at the table who ordered and we were waited for said Orders for the past 35 minutes. I TOLD THEM NO...take it back please why would take one order after waiting that long..... That was the last straw for me, I asked for the check and left... No one said sorry and no one cared im hoping the color of our skin wasn't a factor but these days its not impossible. This was a very disappointing, disgusting and unfortunate experience. I will not be returning to this establishment nor recommend anyone to come.

Garlic Rose really knows what they're doing. No, seriously. Having garlic in your name means that…read moreI'm entering with the mindset of garlic being the main event, and I definitely wasn't disappointed. Upon sitting down for dinner you're greeted with warm bread paired with their Garlic Rose dipping sauce AND an entire head of roasted garlic. I love roasted garlic, but that dipping sauce had me hooked and was what I kept going back for. It was bright, garlic forward, and just so addicting to the point I'm sure I consumed about three heads of garlic and a loaf of bread just to myself -- and that was only the beginning. For appetizers, you MUST get the Angels on Horseback. Shrimp, crab and bacon all in one dish - you can't go wrong. I just wish I ordered a plate of this for only myself so I didn't have to share with the table. I also opted for the pre fixe dinner set that came with another appetizer, allowing me to try their beet salad. It was a generous portion and exactly what I was looking for! Garlic Rose's menu has a pretty bold statement on it: that their pork chops are the best you'll ever have. After seeing a French onion pork chop on their menu, I just knew I had to try that one and put their claims to the test. One word: WOAH. Not only was the pork chop extremely juicy, it was packed with flavor and you definitely get the French onion soup feel. All the elements of French onion soup are on your plate, from the cheese, the deep beefy flavor of the broth, and even a piece of bread underneath to soak up all the sauce that you were missing. The surprise came when I cut into my pork chop and realized there were layers of sliced onion underneath the broiled cheese, allowing me to fully get that onion flavor. Safe to say there were no leftovers on my plate, as I licked it clean. Another star dish that surprised us was the Calabrian Shrimp, Spaghetti, and Filet Mignon tips. The sauce packed a punch, but the shocker was the filet mignon being tender and having a delicious, smoky flavor that perfectly complimented the dish. I'm still dreaming about it! I wish I had a larger stomach so I could try the entirety of Garlic Rose's menu in one sitting, but I guess I'll have to settle with multiple visits in the future. This is some amazing Italian food that you MUST try if you're ever in the Cranford area!

Only the nose knows Garlic Rose. I met up with an old friend at the old Rose - we both reminisced…read moreabout going to the one in Madison, which is closer and thus why I haven't yet been to this one. Fortunately, I can say not much has changed. * Inviting atmosphere, a nice tone for a "casual formal" meal - low lit but not overly elegant. * Prompt and friendly service, refilling water whenever requested. * I asked, they delivered: refills on bread and garlic bulbs if you wish. Because if you're at the Garlic Rose and you're not devouring clove after melty clove of roasted garlic, why are you even here? Of course, I only ordered food with garlic. The garlic chowder, hot and full of flavor. Garlic pasta: beef short rib ravioli. Splurge a little. What a flavorful filling. Back in the day, we'd get a bunch of garlic pastas and entrees to pass around. The only caveat: no garlic desserts. I've had garlic ice cream before at garlic festivals. It can be done, Rose. Make it so. The verdict: Make sure to invite the whole family, otherwise you'll be sitting alone for a few days.

Very good. Overall I liked this spot! Ambience is great and the service was good too! Parking is…read moresuper easy too. Everyone enjoyed their meals and I especially loved the chicken francaise! Would absolutely recommend this spot! Ps. They are BYOB!

Not sure why I've never been here before but drive past it all the time. We walked in on a Saturday…read morewith a couple tables left, would recommend a reservation on weekend to ensure a spot. They also had an outdoor section set up with a band playing. Soft bread to start , olive oil and parm on the table was great. Meatballs app was nice and tender , entree had a special seafood angel hair w vodka sauce and it was delicious , filled the bowl with the tasty seafood. BYOB. Excited to come back to try some of the classic dishes.

Our server was amazing and the food is as well. Love that is a BYOB. Lovely Italian restaurant.read more

I have attended two lunches here - both with large parties. The food and service were very good…read more I ordered the Chicken Scarpaniello and was very pleased. The sausage and chicken were a great pairing and it was sufficient size. I would definitely come here again!

Love this hidden gem, great Italian food and very friendly staff, we order here almost weekly!read more

I just can't say enough good things about this spot. It's become our local go to spot. Last night I…read morewent here with my wife. You can see it's popular with the locals. To start they bring over a warm loaf of bread and garlic knots. Dinners are served with you choice of salad or soup. We both had the house salad which really is nicely composed . For mains my wife had the Salmon Mediterranean which is sautéed with olives, capers and onions in a red sauce. My wife said it was delicious. I had the Rudy's Sunday Sauce over rigatoni served with meatballs, sausage and braciole with a dollop of ricotta on top. Delicious. Not only does the food come out quickly and piping hot, but the portion are huge. Neither of us could finish our meal, so we had plenty of leftovers. They do have a liquor license , but no bar and the waiters make a great drink. Lauren our waitress was amazing. Rick the owner makes sure he visits every table and spends some time with his patrons. Also it's great value. Definitely worth a visit.

Went to Nola's on Saturday 3pm (08/22/2026) and I was received like family. The staff were all very…read morewelcoming and attentive. Multiple courses out just 10 minutes after ordering. Dining room kept at a comfortable cool temperature. Recommendations of Drunken Chicken Parm w penne and the pizza were incredible! Delicious and light! The Zepolles with Nutella were the best post dinner treat. They warmed them to the perfect temperature and served ready to eat! 10 STARS!

The pizza arrived in my kitchen missing a slice; da faq?! Cause I ate a slice from the porch to the…read moreliving room into the kitchen. Added pepperoni and prepares crispy. Absolutely delicious. The eggplant was very good. I'm still a fan ànd you should be too.

Yummy pizza! Really poplar spot to grab a slice…read more We came around 8pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We were in a rush but we were in and out fairly quickly. Friendly service. The pizza was yummy! We had the ziti pizza, meatlovers, and Hawaiian. Felt like a cozy neighborhood spot in town. The area is cute!

The pizza is a 3. Lookikng for wings? it's 5. Calamari is a 4. I was expecting a phenominal…read morepizza based on the reviews. The pizza is sub-par but the wings are terrific!

Ordered pickup dinner tonight. Quick turnaround, even though it was packed inside! Got the Ceasar…read moresalad, penne vodka was to die for!!!! Eggplant parm was amazing!! Came with a side of chicken noodle, no noddles in my cup, but the broth, chicken, and veggies were soooooooo good, I didn't care - I'd go back just for that if I was feeling sick and wanted a good chicken noodle lol

Lorenzo's is everything you want in an Italian restaurant and more. The atmosphere is warm, cozy,…read moreand immediately makes you feel like family. Every single dish we tried was bursting with authentic flavor--the homemade pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, and the marinara sauce tasted fresh and simmered to perfection. Top it all off with incredible service and a fantastic wine list, and you have the perfect recipe for date night or a family dinner. An absolute must-visit!