The conversation at our table in RosaLuca's spacious dining room basically boiled
down to exclamations of joy!
"Aah," and "Ooh," was 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 sauteed vegetables to the amazing grilled eggplant
topped with an intense Parmesan souffle, we found ourselves dazzled and
delighted by the selections. Head west to RosaLuca's to be DAZZLED and DELIGHTED!
"3 1/2" StarsCody Kendall - Star Ledger
December 2004
"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!"
" 3 " StarsLois 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 & sauteed spinach is
properly prepared. But most of all I like RosaLuca's interesting & delicious menu".
" 3 " Stars Valerie Sinclair - NJ Monthly
December 2003
"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.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. " "Leaders of the pack, top 10 restaurants reviewed in 2003".
" 3 1/2 " Stars Cody Kendall - 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".
"3 1/2" StarsCody Kendall - 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 Farm
style" 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
