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Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford, Cranford, NJ

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford

4.8
4.8
800 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
A Garlic Lovers Paradise
Established In 1996
A unique casual bistro featuring an eclectic menu that is complimented by the wonderful herb - GARLIC.
From the moment your seated you'll enjoy fresh rustic italian bread, served with our garlic rose dip and fresh warm garlic bulbs.
A relaxed casual atmosphere, paired with delicious food made from the finest, freshest, quality ingredients and attentive service makes for a great dining experience.
A full bar is available featuring the best sangria and martinis.
Garlic Rose is available for lunch, dinner, catering & private parties.
We are even VAMPIRE FRIENDLY for non garlic lovers. Items can be prepared with no garlic.
Come visit the Garlic Rose and enjoy yourself.


“Follow your nose to the Garlic Rose.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 276-5749
  • Website
    http://www.garlicrose.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
    From small to large gatherings GARLIC ROSE offers a variety of party options.The downstairs party room holds up to 60 guests and the main dining room can accomodate 100 guests . Celebrate your next party with GARLIC ROSE and let us help you with the planning to make it memorable. Corporate meettings, seminars, and networkings are also available.
  • Location
    28 N Ave West, Cranford, NJ 07016
  • Neighborhood
    Cranford
  • Parking details
    Municipal Parking Behind The Restaurant. Enter Restaurant Through Back Door.
  • Public transit
    GARLIC ROSE is located across from the CRANFORD train station on North Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Reserve now for Christmas Eve open from noon till 9pm regular menu available.

  • New Years Eve

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Regular menu availability from noon till 11 pm Reserve now for a great dining experience.

Menu

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What 800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary Italian

  • Union

    Best Overall

  • Union

    Best Service

  • Union

    Best Value

  • Union

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Garlic Rose Bistro in Cranford consistently delivers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "delicious" food, attentive service, and a warm, friendly ambiance. The owner, Marc, is praised for his "kindness and generosity," making guests feel special. Signature dishes like lamb chops and sangria are highly recommended, ensuring a memorable meal every time.

800 Reviews

  1. Mike

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marc and team at the garlic rose are just the best!! They gave my kids little Christmas bears tonight, everything was delicious (as usu) and when our coffee took longer than expected, he gave them to us on the house (even tho we told him it was totally unnecessary!) We don’t live super close but whenever we visit we always say it’s worth the trip!

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  2. Mary

    VIP

    New York City

    67 reviews

    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu selection seemed more Asian than Italian. Server was outstanding.

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  3. Dolores

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food provided by friendly servers in a warm, cozy atmosphere is where you want to go for a great dinner. The roasted garlic bulb is heaven on top of their delicious bread. Order one of their soups like french onion garlic or langostino bisque for a great start. Our entrees were garlic shrimp over saffron rice and garlic shrimp alfredo over fettucine...delicious! We ended with the lemon tartlette for dessert...very tasty. Oh yes...don't forget to order their sangria. It's perfect!!

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  4. Kim

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always an amazing experience at The Garlic Rose. They have unbelievable service and food consistently. I’ve never been disappointed in all my years dining here. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic meal out.

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  5. Justin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food! We love Garlic Rose!

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  6. Nichole

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! The servers are PHENOMENAL and the ambiance was sooooo Beautifully quiet.

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  7. Tavis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night, my experience at the Garlic Rose Bistro was exceptional, however, one of the people in our party wasn’t feeling well due to a pre-existing issue and we needed to leave before our meals were prepared. The owner, Marc, came to our table and assisted in helping my family as much as possible. He went above and behind helping us and then packed up our dinners so we can exited and care for our family member. I can’t thank Marc and his team enough for everything they did for us. Also, the food was excellent and we will definitely be going back. Thank you so much Marc for everything!

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  8. JoAnn

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always loved the sister restaurant to this place which was in Madison. Went there very often. Food is delicious and we will come again.

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  9. Zulfia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best customer service I have ever had! Great food, just an awesome experience. I’d highly recommend the place and also the waiter, David. He went above and beyond, truly!

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  10. Anthony

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They never disappoint. Something on the menu for everyone. The wait staff provided excellent table service.

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FAQs

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 276-5749.

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford is rated 4.8 stars by 800 OpenTable diners.

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford

28 N Ave West, Cranford, NJ 07016

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cranford
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Municipal Parking Behind The Restaurant. Enter Restaurant Through Back Door.
  • Public transit
    GARLIC ROSE is located across from the CRANFORD train station on North Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.garlicrose.com/
  • Phone number
    (908) 276-5749
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
    From small to large gatherings GARLIC ROSE offers a variety of party options.The downstairs party room holds up to 60 guests and the main dining room can accomodate 100 guests . Celebrate your next party with GARLIC ROSE and let us help you with the planning to make it memorable. Corporate meettings, seminars, and networkings are also available.
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