Focacceria Ristorante, Liberty Corner, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
26 Church St. ( where Church Street dead-ends into Lyons Road)
Liberty Corner (section of Basking Ridge)
908-604-2440
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Focacceria Ristorante: Highlights
Fare: Italian
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Well executed menu prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Service: Friendly, attentive.
Decor: Set in a renovated historic circa 1800's Colonial home
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 stars
Note: Four star Rating System from1/2 star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate to high during peak times
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy well prepared, fresh made Italian food
Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who prefer heavy sauce Italian dishes served in large portions
Recommended dishes: When available, The Black Pepper Crusted Tuna with Broccoli Rabe, Tuscan Bean, Cherry Pepper; The Five Cheese Ravioli with Sundried Tomato & Cream; and The Veal Funghi with Cremini & Shitake Mushrooms with Sundried Tomato & Scallions
Liquor: BYOB
Restaurant Review
Focacceria Ristorante is a small high-end restaurant, popular with locals who come to enjoy well prepared homemade Italian food in a cozy setting.
Located in an historic circa 1800's Colonial home, while the restaurant has been renovated, many of the original features have been maintained including the old-fashioned hand crank doorbell.
The four dining areas are spread on two floors, done up with soft earth walls, wooden floors, and tables set with white linen. The walls have pictures of life in the 1800's.
They are popular with patrons who enjoy Al-Fresco Dining. It is open rain or shine in a covered patio featuring heaters and fire pits! Be forewarned, there is high demand for outside dining, reserve early.
Owned by two brothers, Cheech and Nick, who are also outstanding hosts --- very welcoming and can be often seen walking the dining area to greet patrons.
The food is well prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients. The pasta, bread and deserts are made from scratch every morning.
While they do not have a kid’s menu, they are family friendly and are eager to prepare a special child's dish.
Focacceria Ristorante is open six days/week.
Lunch, Tuesday – Friday 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner, Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm, & Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm
(Updated: May 2023)
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