Found this place for a birthday celebration. From outside we could not find the main entrance but…read moreonce inside we had a great experience from the service provided by Juan to the delicious food. We were a party of 8 and ordered from the family style menu (5 appetizers, salad, 2 pastas, 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 fish, dessert). Everything was tasty especially the balsamic calamari and the anise mussels. We loved the 3 cheese gnocchi and the penne carbonara. There is a great selection to choose from. It was plentiful and we could not finish it all. Will definitely be back!

Okay, I'll be honest: this place needs a serious overhaul. Robert Irvine, please help them out! We…read morewaited at the hostess stand while three men rushed around, taking orders, bringing food, clearing tables, and resetting them. It was clear they were severely understaffed, and we were largely ignored until one of them finally said, "I will check on your table." The food was okay. The bread? Their stock answer was humorous after hearing it recites by all three servers: "It's in the oven" I guess practice makes perfect. Standard salad with balsamic, same as every mid pizza/food place I have been before. Red snapper special was way tough on the outside, like chewing leather that you never would really want to eat?! Best thing here was the pork chop, sweet spicy peppers, with onions yummy brown sauce, although the pork was a tad overdone. Overall, this place is a pass.

Don't let the location and building itself fool you, this is a classy Jersey Italian spot through…read moreand through. My aunt and uncle always rave about this place for family meals. Go for their Sunday morning pasta delays, a great reminder why living in New Jersey is top tier. We gotta try their larger area next door for our next family gathering

Cozy small restaurant in Metuchen. We were quickly greeted and seated. Service was great…read morethroughout our dinner. The table shared an appetizer: balsamic calamari. Crispy, flavorful and perfectly cooked calamari. Great app. For my main course, I had the chicken parmigiana which comes with choice of pasta. I opted for my favorite bucatini (not often found in menus). The dish was great: al dente pasta, flavorful sauce and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside chicken. We were too full for dessert! Great place I'd revisit if in the area.

Michael waited on our table and he was great …read more They serve their homemade sourdough with butter which is addictive. You can buy their bread at the restaurant. We tried a few different things from their menu Strozzapreti- cavatelli with broccoli rabe sausage - very tasty Grandmas pie - simply delicious Minestrone soup - what it's supposed to be like Butterscotch Budino - creamy pudding with chocolate ganache n sea salt - creamy satisfying Loud grand dining area with a bar in the center seating at two levels lots of natural light by h the day and dim lit night vibe with loud music drinks quick service and great food makes this the perfect vibe to spend a lazy evening in an electric atmosphere

Amazing quality and my favorite part was the complimentary fresh bread and butter. The service is…read morevery attentive and friendly. The interior space is open concept. They nailed the fermented thin crust pizza. The kids pizza is very plentiful. Reservations recommended.

Just had a great lunch to celebrate a friends birthday. The menu has new and old Italian items …read more The specials are also fun with new interpretations of classics. I enjoyed the baby lamb chops over white bean salad w/lemon vinaigrette after sharing calamari with a spicy mango sauce . My friends enjoyed the grouper and the lobster salad ; all were good sized portions cooked perfectly. We shared profiteroles and carrot cake and everyone was pleased . Service for a large group was attentive and restaurant allowed you to bring your own bottle so the final bill was more manageable . Parking is available out front.

03/30/2026 Came to gather with my wife, my sisters and…read morebrother in law. We'd had a birthday gathering at their Fresco restaurant and went home very full and happy. We were brought downstairs to a large room full of tables and were the only ones in there. We wondered if we'd insulted someone, or if one of us might be 'offensive', (no one was) but as it turns out, it was a 'Godsend'. We're all in our 70's and hearing/speaking can be challenging in a crowded/noisy dining room. We remained the only ones there for almost the entire 2 hours we were there and really enjoyed ourselves without having to yell or ask "WHAT!?" We shared a couple of salads (Greek and Arugula) and calamari, all very good. My wife had the seafood capellini and one sister the seafood fra diavolo, which they both enjoyed. My other sister had a seafood salad and my BIL went for the double cut pork chops, which he too enjoyed. I opted for the Halibut / risotto. Halibut is not an easy fish to make 'moist or juicy'. I make it at home and it comes out 'pretty good' (at least my wife says so) but here, this portion was fantastic! So light an flaky and tasty. Definitely give it a try if you enjoy Halibut. We all shared a couple of desserts... a home made carrot cake and a chocolate cake from 'outside'. Both good, but the carrot cake was served warm, which was a first for all of us... and it was terrific! Without a doubt the best carrot cake we'd ever had, so save a little room for their carrot cake if/when go. Our servers, Alyssa and Dagmar provided excellent service as well as some humorous dialogue while we were there. Made our meal just that much better!. Yes... it's a BYOB!

The food was excellent for all of our birthday celebration. We made reservations for another local…read morerestaurant but they had no record. We called and were able to secure a table for 5. Our server Leslie/Amanda, was amazing, friendly, and very efficient. The appetizers were amazing. Calamari in a basil sweet and spicy dressing, shrimp w/ garlic, and a small pizza, bar style. The dinners were also delicious and huge portions., Veal Saltambucco, short rib paparedelle, seafood w/ linguini, risotto w/ seafood, and lobster ravioli. All entrees were amazing and very generous portions. We sat in a rear dining area that was filled with diners that were enjoying the atmosphere and the company of friends and great food. The service food, and atmosphere were exceptional.

I was so excited to come here for a small Christmas party. There is a nice amount of parking in the…read moreback of the building and you are able to enter from there as well which is very convenient especially in the winter chill. The dining rooms have a nice amount of space so you don't feel cramped and on top of one another. Very traditional Italian restaurant in looks. There were a few challenges with getting a wrong dish and having an extra dessert on the bill. When the extra item was found on the bill there was a bit of a dispute and back and forth but they fixed it in the end. The wrong dish was a compromise on our party's part, one of our friends accepted the plate even though it was not what she ordered, there was no move to fix it on the restaurant's part. As far as the food, it was not my top Italian choice in the area, especially when factoring in price. I felt the food was not as flavorful as some of the competitors nearby, especially the appetizers.

My family and I love this place! The owner is incredibly kind and made a point to walk around,…read morecheck on every table, and ask how everything was, which made us feel so welcomed. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the pizza, which was delicious, a fresh grilled chicken salad, and the penne, which ended up being everyone's favorite at the table. The portions are generous, so you'll definitely leave satisfied. I also have to mention the bread basket. One of the breads was topped with an incredible tomato sauce, and I honestly haven't stopped thinking about it. It was so simple, yet so flavorful. I could have eaten an entire basket of just that alone! It's also BYOB and has outdoor seating, which makes it an even better spot for a relaxed meal. We'll definitely be back!

Che has the best pizza in town! They have a variety of slice options to choose from for a quick…read morelunch. The crust is crispy and thin - always a perfect slice. On the few occasions where we've had Che delivered to us at work, the pasta dishes and sandwiches were flavorful and delicious. On top of that, the owner is gracious and kind. A true gem of a place in Metuchen!

Excellent pizza places... Great service every single time…read more.. I'm from the Old Bridge NJ and it's always excellent to stop on for excellent food. Staff is excellent also

Ordered Francescas for our company lunch and they really took care of us! Pizzas were hot and…read moredelicious and their garlic knots were out of this world! Definitely the best traditional pizza place in Edison hands down!

Yesterday, 07/25/26, i ordered for myself & my group for D&D since we were playing in the area. I…read morehave ordered from La Rosa a few times before while at work, since I work over in Edison, & have never been disappointed! The inside of the restaurant nice but haven't really gotten to experience eating inside. I've mostly ordered to go, but I have not been disappointed any time ive gone! I love their cheesesteaks, one of the best cheesesteaks in NJ ive had so far! I can't wait to try other food items on the menu. I convinced my group yesterday to order cheesesteaks as well. Some did, and one other person got an order of shrimp scampi, which she enjoyed. Another got a Chicken Parm Sub & he said it was chef's kiss! The staff were super quick & friendly! Definitely love coming here!

As far as your simple neighborhood pizzeria goes, La Rosa is a solid place for pasta and pizza …read more Service is friendly and fast. There are tables to sit on/dining area and a to go counter as well. We for their plain and pepperoni pizza, as well as their ravioli. Amazingggg sauce and the ravioli was cooked just right. Pizza crust was thin and crisp, a good size to share with 7 people. Parking lot, credit cards, and it is in the same complex as Latin Port and Sumiyaki Japan.