What a wonderful surprise! My husband and I stopped in for lunch and immediately knew we had found a hidden gem. The moment you walk in, you are welcomed by a warm and intimate atmosphere that feels genuinely Italian, more like being invited into someone's home than visiting a restaurant. The food is exceptional, fresh, full of flavor, and made to order with obvious care. The husband and wife team prepares everything with such personal attention, and her homemade desserts are truly something special. Do not leave without trying one. This charming little spot has definitely earned a place on our list of places to return to. If you are looking for delicious Italian food served with heart, this is absolutely the place to go. read more

Had a reservation. Arrived on time and were seated. Took a while to get menus, 45 minutes to get bread. No water served and were required to purchase bottled water if we wanted water. Food took an hour to be served. Only 1 person cooking and 1 person serving and handling all the take out orders. Everything was served in plastic takeout containers and cheap paper plates. Our bill was around $240 plus tip for 4 people for appetizers and dinner. It's BYOB. For this price point we should not be eating on plastic and buying bottled water. Arancini balls were good. Herb crusted salmon was plain in a pool of something. Pizza was not good. They really need to have china and glasses and more help on service. Service was disorganized and food was disappointing. read more

Incredible dinner. It's small, and I recommend making a reservation. Will absolutely return to get more delicious pasta. Highly recommend.

An excellent evening with delicious homemade food and family! Traveling from out of town and so happy that we were able to find Rosemarie's Cucina! read more

The food was outstanding and made fresh to order and our specifications. The service was excellent, we enjoyed our conversations with Chef Paul! He made our dining experience extra memorable. We are looking forward to bring our friends and family back to enjoy this delicious restaurant in downtown Clinton! read more

Rosemarie's Cucina is a charming, family-owned BYOB Italian spot that feels warm and welcoming the moment you walk in. The restaurant is run by Chef Paul and Marie, and you can really feel the care they put into everything, from the food to the atmosphere. You can't go wrong with any dish you pick, you can taste that they are all made with love! Marie makes all of the desserts and they are excellent as well. read more

Looking for the best restaurant in town? Rosemarie's Cucina is off the charts! It is an award-winning and authentic family-run business that offers freshly cooked meals and desserts that are baked to perfection. Highly recommended! Rosemarie's Cucina is the best kept secret and an absolutely gorgeous gem that is not to be missed. Once you arrive at Rosemarie's Cucina, you will be warmly welcomed and instantly embraced into the family. Big shoutout to the owner, Marie, who will treat you like gold and roll out the red carpet. She is the "hostess with the mostess" and gives her customers the ultimate VIP dining experience. She is the face and voice of Rosemarie's Cucina. She is so sweet and energetic and always ensures that her customers get excellent and quick service, while taking her time to provide customized and individualized attention to her customers. She will tell you a little bit about herself and about her restaurant, so I love how she engages her customers and adds a beautiful personal touch to your experience. I would love to take a moment to sing the highest praises of her because she is so deserving of it! Oh, and I didn't even get into the food and countless pasta-bilities! It is cooked with the freshest and finest ingredients courtesy of Chef Paul and the flavor is chef's kiss. Props to the chef for an incredible culinary experience! Cheers to the master baker and pastry chef, Marie, who is beyond talented and bakes with love. I never had such amazing treats until I had her desserts - you will fall in love at first bite. Seriously, I would love for you to get in on this "cakes, camera and action". It is also Instagram-worthy, so get your cameras set to snap some pretty *sweet* photos of her treats. It is the icing on the cake that takes the cake. I am so excited and counting down until I return to Rosemarie's Cucina again! read more

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What a treat not only the best service from both Marie and Chef Paul but the most amazing food. Made straight from the heart and you can taste the passion in every bite. The Kobe beef meatball is not to be missed, hands down the best ever and it's a 1pounder. The lasagna is a pillow of handmade noodles with the best homemade gravy ever. Yes, he beats Nonna's! Pasta E Fieno was absolutely delish and is a new favorite. Save room for Marie's homemade cakes and pastry. Her cannolis were the very best, the crunch of the shell and the most perfect smooth cream was pure perfection. Grab a bottle of vino and don't skip this hidden gem. Thank you Marie and Chef Paul. From your Texas friends and cowboy fans! read more

One of the most authentic experiences I had at an Italian restaurant in the US. The owners and the restaurant size, only 6 tables, makes it a cozier experience. Everything my husband and I had, stuff mushrooms, the daily gravy, Cappuccino, biscotti, and cannoli, was absolutely delicious. There was plenty of free street parking in front of the restaurant. I only saw non-alcoholic beverages available in the fridge and I'm not sure if you can bring your own. read more

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A friend's recommendation led us to discover a true culinary gem tucked away in Clinton -- Rosemarie's Cucina. The menu is extensive, filled with authentic Italian specialties, all served in generous portions. I was especially thrilled to learn that the chef could prepare many dishes gluten-free -- a rare and wonderful accommodation! From my very first bite of gluten-free pasta topped with a rich, flavorful Bolognese sauce, I was hooked. Absolutely delicious! My husband and our friends were equally impressed, raving about their meals and the unmistakable taste of genuine Italian cooking. And then there were the desserts -- all made fresh daily by Rosemarie herself. You can truly taste the love in every bite. This place isn't just a restaurant -- it's an experience we'll be returning to again and again! read more

We just discovered this local gem and the whole family loves their pizzas! The chef was even able to make me a gluten free pizza when I gave a day's notice. Both the GF and regular pizzas are great with plenty of toppings! Our favs were the chicken pesto and sausage and pepper. The couple who own are so nice and helpful. read more

chef paul is a award winning chef 5 stars 9 years in a row main st clinton nj/ its byob great salad and my favorite ziti and meatball and desert bread is made in restaurant read more

Rosemaries is an absolutely must! Chef Paul is fantastic, very personable and visited our table. The restaurant is a small quaint place but the menu is so large with several options we wanted to try. I would encourage you to go. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Clinton's best-kept secret (that I can't keep quiet about)! Rosemary's Cucina is the kind of place you walk into once and instantly know you'll be back. The food? Out-of-this-world delicious - every bite tastes like it was made just for you. The service? Warm, genuine, and the kind that makes you feel like you've been invited into someone's home. And the dessert... let's just say I'd come here just for dessert alone. Rosemary's isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience you'll want to repeat again and again. read more

An absolute pleasure to dine with Chef and Marie. A two person show that warms the soul. Dining here feels like falling into a Time Machine back to simpler, better days. The authentic Italian cuisine is divine and had us planning our next trip before the entrees arrived. We will definitely be back in our next trip through town!! read more

Me and my wife we're taking a road trip to central nj for the weekend,before every trip we like to research restaurants we might like to try, and Rosemarie Cucina was on my list, my expectations were high that I would have a good dinner. We ordered a meat and a vegetable lasagna, after the first bite we were completely wowed!! The meal surpassed all my expectations, it literally was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. And I grew up on homemade Italian food. Marie also treated us to complimentary slice of her amazing pumpkin bread.Marie and chef Paul are genuinely good hard working people that really take pride and put love into the food they serve. I can't say enough for how lucky the people in the town of Clinton are to have a restaurant like this, can't wait to one day return read more

Quaint little restaurant downtown Clinton that we absolutely loved. Chef Paul was amazing! We had the Pizza and Kobe Meatball app both were made from scratch as we could see him making it from our table. And the home made roll was hot and so good. You will walk out satisfied! This place will be on my list every time up here. read more

One of the best local restaurants. Food & deserts are homemade, delicious, flavorful. The service and ambience is on point and very personal. 100% recommend. read more

The best little secret. We live in south and every time we go north to visit family we make sure go there!!! Greasy n homemade. Lovely people!! read more

This is like eating in Italy. It's fresh, delicious and slow. If you are looking for great food at a good price come here, but remember that good food takes time. read more

Rosemarie’s Cucina - Margarita pizza with prosciutto - Desserts Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Went to Rose Marie's yesterday with some friends who were up from Florida and it was a hit. BYOB which we love. We had a fantastic dinner. Small and personable inside. Our waitress /hostess/baker Marie was great. We started with meatball and fried mozzarella appetizers. Both quite flavorful and the red sauce was delicious. I had the pesto chicken pizza which was different from what I expected but amazing & worth the trip for it! I was only able to eat half since appetizers were nice sized portions.Everyone at the table loved their meals. We were full but just had to try Marie's homemade carrot cake, and it was worth it. Another hit. The setting is no frills inside but chef Paul's food was delicious!We will be back. read more

Listen, if you want GREAT Italian food made with love, go to Rosemarie's. This woman puts her heart and soul into her place and it's obvious. We've been several times and will keep going back. Recommend: crab cakes, meat balls, pasta fagioli. Also the Salmon scampi special with shrimp. And the desserts!!! She makes them all from scratch! And Marie is a gem. Go see her. You won't be disappointed. read more

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A two person operation, this is a gem in Clinton , NJ. The food prepared by Chef Paul Liscio is outstanding Italian style home cooking. Appetizers like Crab cake, Caesars Salad was fresh, Mushroom stuffed with Crab meat were delicious. Pork Chop was tender and came with vegetables and Italian sausage. Grilled Chicken Pesto Pizza was freshly baked in their brick oven Pizza and was outstanding. Rosemarie makes all deserts herself and her Carrot Cake was to die for with freshly brewed Cappuccino Coffee. I highly recommend reservation in advance and bring a good bottle of wine as this place is BYOB. The service was very good and timely. Portion sizes are large and prices reasonable. The dining room is small and can accommodate 6-8 tables but the place is worth a visit. read more

Chef Paul and Rose run this amazing restaurant. From the beginning I'll say kindly if they don't necessarily work extended hours and sometimes they take time off! It's good to call ahead and make sure they have seating; it's truly worth the effort and the wait. The baked goods are absolutely amazing. Italian specialties and simple pleasures like biscotti. The best chocolate cake on Earth! Jeff, Paul prepares amazing dinners with the freshest and healthiest ingredients. The chef's personal attention goes into every dish that he creates. This absolutely is not your traditional chain restaurant. This is in fact authentic high quality cooking and baking beyond reproach. Call ahead. Make a reservation place in order. If you walk off the street and they are packed, and there is a line, understand there's a good reason why. It's truly extraordinary. read more

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This little "gem" of a special restaurant is also BYOD! A reservation is a MUST and is not an overdone, over the top type place. A very limited amount of tables here and their desserts are HOME MADE. I was there this past week and took home a pumpkin loaf that is spot on and fully enjoying some of their cookies to take home (grandma's recipe for anise cookies) and savor. The menu is Italian that makes chicken, beef or seafood spectacular! The portions are excellent and appetizer's are also special. You cannot go wrong, anytime I am in the area, I go and grab a seat. read more

Best thin crust pizza I have found in the area! Fabulous food- every time! Incredible service and quaint atmosphere! BYOB. OH- and the apple crisp- amazing! read more

The food and service were amazing. All dishes are prepared fresh and delicious! Pasta dishes were excellent and cooked to perfection. Pork was prepared as requested and was not a disappointment. A small gem that we are glad that we found. Definitely will be back and will share our experience with all! read more

Delicious homemade Italian food! Amazing ambiance inside and adorable outside seating in the cutest town of Clinton. Fresh desserts. I cant wait to come back again. read more

Rosemarie’s Cucina - Desserts Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Quaint neighborhood restaurant. The most friendly and gracious service by the owners. The food was delicious. Ordered the special- surprised in the end at the price but in retrospect it was delicious and worth it. The bolognese my son ordered was delicious! I will definitely go back with my entire family to enjoy. Worth the drive from the run of the mill restaurants of Flemington. read more

Okay Hunterdon County friends, if you have yet to discover this hidden gem, you must make the effort. Tucked in downtown Clinton this lovely little restaurant will leave you feeling like you are transported to Italy. We called ahead for takeout and it was ready on time and packaged beautifully! The Owner Marie was lovely and Chef Paul was fantastic. They greeted us with a warm welcome. The dinner included homemade pastas, fresh bread and a Kobe beef meatball that you can't miss. Even my picky eaters were satisfied. And... don't miss the house salad with homemade raspberry dressing or the delicious baked goods. We will definitely be headed back. read more

Rosemarie’s Cucina - Desserts Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

This place is fantastic! We went there on a Thursday night to celebrate our daughter's 17th birthday and had a wonderful time. The food is delicious, everyone was very happy with their meals. The place is small but very warm and inviting, as are the owners, Marie and Chef Paul who make you feel like special guests. It is clear they put a lot of effort and care into preparing their delicious dishes, from the very tasty salad and bread to the amazing pasta and pizza dishes and finally a slice of cannoli cake - everything was amazing!! We will be back! read more

Paper plates and plastic cutlery - food must have been microwaved as it was boiling hot - avoid this place

Clinton has too many Italian restaurants. However, this is truly the best one of the bunch. Wow! We stopped in for a quick meal for the first time on a weeknight and were so impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Portions were extremely generous. We split the fried Mozz as an app and it was huge and tasty. For dinner, I had the vodka rigatoni - the sauce was perfect and you could tell they use a high quality pasta. For dessert we shared the coconut pineapple cake and cannolis (all homemade - even the shells) and they were absolutely scrumptious! We will definitely be back. read more

The food is out of bounds amazing...such big portions and the sweet forget about it...some of the best cannolis I have ever eaten and I come from Long Island and these cannolis top them...everything is fresh made so good I highly recommend!! read more

Went to an empty restaurant 20 mins after their opening time and was rudely told that there were no tables available. Outdoors or indoors didn't matter. There was only one couple seated in an otherwise completely empty restaurant. Went back 20 mins later since we parked in front and the restaurant is still empty. SMH. read more

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Great food, great people Always fresh and the chef will make orders specific for your taste and preferences. read more

a beautiful meal in a very small, charming BYOB restaurant in Clinton. Everything was superb from the bread, the rice ball appetizers, the main meals of pasta and the fabulous desserts! Wonderful experience read more

Been here twice now and both times have been a memorable delight! I had the vegetarian lasagna and it was amazing, with home made pasta and perfect tomato sauce. read more

Local trattoria in a family friendly environment sourcing genuine & authentic Italian products. Locally sourced as well as imported ingredients are transformed into fairly priced dishes which left us satisfied as two diners visiting from out of town. 10/10 recommend. read more

If you're reading this, come here!!!! Rosemarie's is a triple threat- charming ambiance, attentive service, and excellent food. My husband and I came here on a date night- we brought a bottle of red wine from the liquor store around the corner for Rosemarie's BYOB. We sat outside on a warm summer night, surrounded by string lights and Italian music, seated next to a fountain with pleasant water sounds. Chef Paul and Marie were gracious and welcoming, not at all annoyed with my order change (3 times!). Starters: hot rolls with butter (umptious and we asked for more immediately), Italian salad (perfectly dressed) and stuffed mushrooms (toasty and decadent with crab). My husband and I both got pasta dishes- his was linguine and meatballs, mine was rigatoni bolognese with an extra meatball (thanks chef Paul!!). The pasta was simply delicious and the servings were generous. The meatball melted in my mouth, so tender and flavorful. Dessert was an unexpected delight- mouthwatering cannoli made in-house, and chocolate cake truffles. They put a candle in one and came out singing happy birthday to my husband which was so lovely and added to the cozy, intimate atmosphere. We got extra dessert to go so we could enjoy some tomorrow (if they survive that long). 10/10, would return again in a heartbeat. read more