Divina - Caldwell

I don't know how I wasn't here when I happened so often. this review is a summary of time I have visited. it's in a shopping.

Excellent restaurant! Food was spectacular. Waiting service was excellent. Reservations definitely a must.

Listen! This place is absolutely amazing. Whenever I’m in NJ, I always make this a food stop. I love the chicken fantasia, but I promise you that you will love almost anything Mario creates. You can tell that he loves his Italian roots and pours all of his love into the food he makes! When he is working, he almost always makes an appearance. It’s like having a cook in the family. By the way, if you are in the area in Autumn... Trust me, indulge yourself with some of his homemade pumpkin cheesecake! It’s the BEST! And don’t even get me started on his Nutella cheesecake. I know I sound like a commercial, but it really is that good!

If you're looking for fabulous food you don't have to go far. This lovely Italian BYOB located on Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell is the place. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting), the place is always hopping because customers can't get enough and keep coming back for more. In addition to their regular menu, they offer rotating specials from week to week. The owner, Mario, treats everyone like family whether you're a regular or first timer. Truly noteworthy is the Mozzarella (homemade by Mario) with roasted peppers and tomatoes, the arrugula salad with fennel, and his pesto sauce which is light and not heavily basil. Lots of homemade pastas, and tasty sauces, as well as unusual dishes like rabbit, goat, tripe and stuffed squid during the year. Have a yen for something you don't see on the menu? If he has the ingredients they'll be accommodating. Desserts deserve a big WOW! Most of them are made in house, including the cheesecakes of various flavors (light and airy, creamy and never dry) and the zabaglione with some fresh fruit if available. My favorite is the Afrogado made with espresso and vanilla ice cream they even make it decaf just for me yum! You can't miss with dinner here definitely worth the trip!

Love Divina as the food is amazing and Mario the owner and cook is always there.