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Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford, Cranford, NJ

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford

4.9
4.9
821 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 13:00–20:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine
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Menu

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

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What 821 people are saying

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary Italian

  • Union

    Best Overall

  • Union

    Best Food

  • Union

    Best Service

  • Union

    Best Value

  • Union

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Garlic Rose Bistro in Cranford offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the sangria and diverse menu options, including favorites like Harvest Chicken and garlic-infused dishes. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it great for family gatherings and special occasions. Highly recommended for a memorable meal!

821 Reviews

  1. Jeff

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owner, staff and food were wonderful!!! We’re regulars here and they never disappoint

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  2. Sharon

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted a place to celebrate our mother's 84th birthday that was local to her. We chose the perfect place, The Garlic Rose. We were greeted with a smile, we were served with a smile and awesome service by Ben and anyone that came to our table to check on us seemed to truly care if all was to our liking. Food was "Chef's Kiss", plentiful and did not hurt the pocketbook, If you are looking for a comfortable and cozy place to enjoy a superb dinner - try The Garlic Rose. We will be back!!!

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  3. Marissa VIP

    New York City173 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always good! One of my favorite restaurant to go to. Filet mignon and crab cake combo was very tasty. My friend had a pork chop and was done to perfection! Absolutely delicious per my friend’s comment. Compliments to the chef! Keep the great job! Staff were great and Kendal was very attentive.

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  4. Bret VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an awesome experience. Food and drinks are amazing. Only downside is drinks are kind of small portioned for the price, but overall one of our favorite restaurants!

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  5. Kim

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Garlic Rose never disappoints!!! Food was amazing, service was great. Had a wonderful martini and tasty chicken saltimbocca. Can’t wait to go back!!!

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  6. David VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend the rack of lamb grilled medium-rare. It was perfect. Also the arugula salad with apples and walnuts is excellent.

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  7. chris

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another well made meal by the Garlic Rose. Enjoyed with friends tonight

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  8. Diane

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Garlic Rose. They have fantastic food and a helpful staff. It is our go to for special occasions.

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  9. Laura

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Cranford ! The food is always incredible!

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  10. Fran VIP

    New Jersey35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with crusty bread served with a great dipping sauce and beautiful roasted garlic, which was addictive. We shared the Burrata appetizer which was delicious and generous. I had the filet minion with au poivre sauce. It was done to perfection! My husband had the filet minion with crab cake which he totally enjoyed. Finished the evening with keoke coffee for myself. Boy, was that good! Husband had the chocolate mousse, also light and delicious. Shout out to David, who took excellent care of us, answering our questions and making sure our orders were perfect!

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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 4.9 stars by 821 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.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford

28 N Ave West, Cranford, NJ 07016

Additional information

  • Area
    Cranford
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 13:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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