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    La Rocca Osteria

    4.4 (196 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jamie J.

    It was a Monday dinner with friends. It was recommended by a friend who arranged the dinner. The food, service, and ambiance were all thumbs up. We didn't have a single complaint.

    Gustavo F.

    My friend Eddie and his husband Nico invited me to have dinner with them and I'm so glad they did! They spoke to me about this place a few days ago and told me how amazing it was! They were not lying! We had the Antipasto Misti! And the appetizer size Orechiette to start. As my main dish I had the Skirt steak medium rare! It was amazing! So flavorful! I enjoyed every bite. The mashed potatoes with the infused caramelized onions was wow, amazing. You know how you always save a little bit of your favorite part of the dish for your last bite, well that's what I did with the mashed potatoes. Overall everything was amazing! Our server Jackie was so nice, super friendly. The owner Caroline was so nice! She was there to greet us and she was there checking in on us at our table and was the last person we saw! The environment was nice and warm, friendly, and cozy. I will definitely come back! I have already recommended it to two friends!

    Terrific carpaccio
    Damian D.

    We had a terrific meal Saturday here. A warm greeting, great server, prompt but not rushed service. The lemony dressing on my carpaccio brightened the silky meat, offset by thin sliced celery. Arancini were proper and correct. My veal stew special was perfect for a winter night, and the veal milanese tender with a well dressed arugula salad. Yes, it can be a bit tight space wise, but not too bad. The only minor disappointment-the rolls were just above 'meh'. La Rocca will be in our rotation.

    Brianna R.

    Came by for a Sunday evening date night with my fiancé. We had a reservation but had to wait a bit to be seated. The inside of the restaurant had a nice ambiance, low light with candles. The interior is on the smaller side so I can imagine how it will feel if the restaurant is packed. We ordered an array of dishes. We had the arincini, beef cheek ravioli from the specials menu, steak with Gorgonzola, and carbonara or cacio Pepe (forgot which one). We enjoyed our meal but my favorite was the ravioli. It had such a warm, comforting feel. My least favorite was probably the steak. I didn't enjoy the sides it came with. Overall, we had a great date night and looking forward to coming back!

    Escarole and beans soup
    Monica B.

    We arrived at 3:50pm, they didn't unlock door until 3:58. We get it, you don't open until 4 but you see you have numerous people waiting, you'd think they'd open the door 10 minutes early. The staff was very friendly and professional. We ordered appetizers and entrees. See pics. Every single person wanted to lick their plates, every single appetizer and entree was delicious! Talking just about my ribeye steak, it was cooked perfectly and full of flavor! Must get the coconut and pineapple dessert!! Cannot express this enough!! Delicious!! Definitely recommend!

    Pistachio lava cake, tiramisu
    Serafina L.

    My family and I were visiting from Albuquerque and have a lovely meal here for our last night in Montclair. Every single dish that came out of the restaurant was fabulous, fresh and delicious. Their house marinated olives were a table favorite, as well as the spectacular Ribeye and pastas. The owner Robert was very friendly and checked on our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Every single staff member was working their butt off and made our evening seamless & excellent. We will definitely come back when we are in New Jersey!

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    Jenny R.

    The food here was amazing. It's a BYOB with no corking fee. The lavender lemonade was refreshing. My eggplant was not greasy or over cooked. My lamb chops were to die for. Awesome spot and I can't wait to return. Make reservations because it was packed for a late Sunday night. There is some noise because everyone is chatting it up and enjoying their meal.

    Renee P.

    Had my daughter's engagement party! I can't say enough of how all went smoothly. Relatives & family including children! The catered menu was superb & kids had their separate pasta menu! Service, ambiance was excellent!! A huge shout out to Ava and Stephanie! Brian, Jackie and more of which I did not get their names! Robert, thank you for giving me my choice on the menu! Great place we have dined, catering this party was also excellent as there dinners!! Highly recommend!

    Burrata salad
    Fiona C.

    We had never heard of this place but received a gift card to go. The food was delicious! We can't wait to go back and try more items.

    Devon K.

    Absolutely amazing food. Been there twice and haven't ordered a bad thing. Wonderful service, even though they're busy almost every night they don't rush you or make you feel like they need the table. Highly recommend for both an intimate dinner or a gathering of friends.

    Food - linguine with clams
    Rajni D.

    Not enough good things to say about this place. First, the location. In the heart of Montclair but off the main drag so you get a real neighborhood feel. By the looks of it, this place is super popular with locals (and others I'm sure) and was full, inside and out. The owners (or manager) and staff were all super friendly. Our server was great and the manager was going around to tables, warmly welcoming (back) many guests. The food is incredible. Totally hard to choose what to eat so repeat visits are a must! The portions are huge.

    Tagliatelle Bolognese
    Jennie L.

    Great meal with great service! Food was so delicious. Definitely recommend the focaccia breads!!

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    We have been eating here for 10 years plus every week and the food is consistently amazing. Highly recommended

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    My favorite restaurant in all of NJ!! I have been coming here for over 10 years and I always leave happy and full!! 11/10

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    Food was great. Atmosphere was fun and lively. Service was fabulous. Would definitely go back. Sunday was good for street parking.

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    Ask the Community - La Rocca Osteria

    Where is the nearest parking lot?

    There is some free and digital metered parking on the street. There is a public park and lock at The Crescent Parking Deck 13 The Cres… 

    How can I make a reservation if they don't answer the phone?

    Call back or walk in

    Do you offer outdoor seating in the warm months? How about reservations?

    Very limited outdoor seating (few tables on sidewalk). Reservations are a must.

    What are the hours on weekends?

    Open at 5 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday

    Does the outdoor seating have heat lamps?

    It's only inside at this point

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    The resturant was smaller than I thought but very cozy with a room with a bar and a dining area…read more There is an upstairs area where the only bathrooms are also located but it was empty when we were there. Also there is a parking lot, and they were offering valet when we went. I enjoyed the food I had as an entree (steak frites). What I didn't like was our waiter was constantly trying to up charge us. He kept asking if we wanted to add specific things to all our orders and even if we said no, he still insisted on it. This even occurred with shots of alcohol. I explicitly said I was driving and didn't want it and still shots were brought out with out us even asking. We thought maybe he was being very nice. Or maybe something was included we didn't know about ( what was added were things like a Caesar salad, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potato fries so it easy to see how we didn't see it was things out of the ordinary included as sides for meals) or we were for some reason getting something comped, but that was not the case. Our bill was ASTRONOMICAL. If we didn't have these items we didn't want added on, it would have been fine but this type of way of doing business makes me never want to go back. We considered fighting the bill, but we did eat the food because at the time we thought it was either included or comped. Please be aware of this if you visit this restaurant, and if you are insisted upon adding things to your order learn from our mistake and ask more questions if it's included or make sure you explicitly say NO.

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