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    La Rocca Osteria

    4.4 (191 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    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!

    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.

    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!

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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!

    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.

    Tagliatelle Bolognese
    Jennie L.

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

    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.

    Calamari
    Amanda M.

    One of the best meals we have had in awhile! The food was so delicious and stood out from just a good Italian restaurant. The skirt steak was fantastic, we were all fighting over trying some. The pastas were so fresh and seasoned perfectly. The calamari came in a fun "chip" bowl to enjoy. The service was good and the atmosphere was nice! The owner was friendly on our way out. The only hard part is parking in that area but well worth the meal!

    Lissette A.

    Amazing food and super friendly staff ! Highly recommend this place. Cute date night vibes!

    Seafood special, gnocchi, ravioli, salmon
    Dana D.

    The food is so good! Love this place! The salmon is the best I've ever had. I'd skip the tiramisu thought, I've had way better.

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    9 months ago

    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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    So delish and such a vibe. Ava is one of the most amazing hostesses you can have the pleasure of encountering. Will be back asap!

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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… Read more

    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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    Sapori in Montclair is one of those spots that just gets it right. The food felt authentic and well…read morethought out without trying too hard. We started with a couple of appetizers--everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and came out quickly. You can tell they're using quality ingredients. For the main course, the pasta really stood out. Perfectly cooked, great flavor, and not overloaded with sauce like a lot of places tend to do. Portions were solid too The atmosphere is cozy and a little upscale without being pretentious. Service was attentive and friendly the whole time, which made the experience even better. Overall, really good experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to if I'm in the area.

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