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January 2007
Head west to RosaLuca's to be dazzled and delighted
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
BY CODY KENDALL
For the Star-Ledger
The conversation at our table in RosaLuca's spacious dining room basically boiled down to exclamations of joy.
"Aah," and "Ooh," were repeated constantly throughout our meal, as each new delight appeared and was consumed with sensuous pleasure. From the lush, piping-hot crab pot pie with sautéed vegetables ($12.95) to the amazing grilled eggplant topped with an intense Parmesan soufflé ($12.95), we found ourselves dazzled and delighted by the selections.
"Mama Mia!" writes Lois Mattson on her most recent visit, "I've been hearing about RosaLuca's for some time, but wasn't prepared for the outstanding meal, ambience and service that I found. The menu is well tempered, in that it features a nice array of items, but not so many that you begin to be suspicious of the kitchen."
"The Chef shows true inspiration in the creation of his dishes featuring simple ingredients that come together so well."
"RosaLuca's is a real find and I will definitely return!"
Lois Mattson - The Courier News
February 2004
"Jill Castaldo makes all the desserts at RosaLuca's and I particularly enjoy her butterscotch caramel mousse, chocolate pot de creme and excellent bread pudding".
"Here the specials are really special, particularly Carmine's appetizers - crisp fried ravioli filled with wild mushrooms & smoked bacon or pan seared foie gras with grilled brioche & peach apple raspberry chutney. I highly recommend two pastas, the pappardelle and the lobster ravioli. Main courses are first rate - the baked Chilean Sea Bass with porcini, sun dried tomato pesto or pecan crusted pork tenderloin with scalloped potatoes, caramelized apples & sautéed spinach is properly prepared. But most of all I like RosaLuca's interesting & delicious menu".
Valerie Sinclair - NJ Monthly
December 2003
"The simplicity of the decor is entirely suitable to a countryside location. RosaLuca's is an amazing place where you'll have a meal to remember, whatever you order".
1/2 - Cody Kendall - Sunday Star Ledger
"Leaders of the pack, top 10 restaurants reviewed in 2003". Cody Kendall - Star Ledger
"RosaLuca's Italian Bistro sparkles from a tiny hamlet in Hunterdon County near Clinton. The pride and skill of Chef/Owner Carmine Castaldo and his wife Jill are obvious in every facet of this exciting restaurant".
1/2 - "Top 10 in 2003" Cody Kendall - Sunday Star Ledger
August 2003
"RosaLuca's is an indication of this restaurants commitment to freshness & flavor. It's only the first indication of the meticulous attitude of the kitchen".
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Cody Kendall - Sunday Star Ledger
March 2000
"The Bethlehem Township Planning Board awarded the Castaldo's "Excellence and Achievement in Enhancing the Beauty of the Route 173 Corridor". Mr. Castaldo said "we are very thankful to the community, they made it very clear they wanted a fine dining establishment in the area. The menu offers "Italian Farmstyle" cuisine with an updated flair"."
Hunterdon County Democrat
January 2000
"RosaLuca's is a gem in the recent influx of Italian eateries into Hunterdon. The menu is loaded with winners designed to tempt and satisfy and they do not serve birdy-bird portions!"
Frank Curcio - Strictly Hunterdon
July 1999
"RosaLuca's offers some of the most inventive and palate-pleasing Italian dishes to be found anywhere in the area!".
Dining Out with Micki, Somerset Messenger-Gazzette
May 1999
"The combination of excellent food, careful service and understated attractive setting has rocketed this shop to the top of the restaurant list!"
Frank Curcio - Hunterdon County Democrat
"The restaurant is like being in NYC, without all the traffic"
"The food is phenomenal and the service was cordial and timely, I can't believe the quality, there's no place like it in this area"
"RosaLuca's is a wonderful find, we travel from NYC to Buck's County every Friday night, this is the best part about the drive. We stop, have a fabulous meal and we're off again"
"Thanks for making my daughter's First Holy Communion Event so special...you guys did a great job!"
"We tell all our friends about RosaLuca's, we love that you're only around the corner and you make us feel so welcome!"
"It's so comfortable and homey, thanks for such a great meal; we'll be back!"
"We appreciate hard work and great quality, keep doing what you're doing!"
"Thanks for making our Luncheon over the holidays so much fun, the martini menu was a hit!"
"We had such a fantastic dinner the other night, can we move in?"
"Your service staff is unbelievable, they make us feel so welcome, thanks
RosaLuca's!"
