Osteria Cucina Rustica

4.7

559 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

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Osteria translated in Italian literally means "a place where the owner hosts his guests." At Osteria Cucina Rustica we follow in that tradition. Life long friends Steven Botta and Angelo Bongiovanni have collaborated to design and recreate an authentic Osteria. A warm atmosphere along with impeccable service and family recipes make for an unparalleled dining experience.
We begin with the freshest ingredients of the highest quality all prepared to order using family recipes passed down from generation to generation. The astronomic experience begins with the hospitality from the moment you walk through the iron forged doors. Next is the food where the love is present in each dish. The house made pasta to the freshest seafood to the dry aged steaks and our unique desserts made daily by our pastry chef make our uniqueness discernible.
The Bongiovanni and Botta families welcome you to Osteria, where we promise that you will come as a guest and leave as family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(732) 577-8288
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Full service off site catering available.
Private party facilities
Private room for up to 70 ppl.

Location
91 S Main St, Marlboro, NJ 07746
Neighbourhood
Marlboro
Cross Street
Ryan Rd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Great for fine wines
Monmouth
Romantic
Monmouth
Good for special occasions
Monmouth
Italian

Review summary

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Osteria Cucina Rustica offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "really good cooking that feels like home." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" fritto misto and creamy gamberoni risotto. The restaurant excels in service and ambiance, though it can get noisy. Perfect for special occasions with its "delicious" and "healthy portions."

559 Reviews

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Christine
VIP
Orlando
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal and service. Food is always delicious and Mark, our server, is terrific!
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Karen
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints! Fabulous service, wonderful atmosphere and the food was to die for!!!
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Mariya
VIP
New York City
82 reviews
2.0
82 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I noted my birthday in the reservation and stated that was excited to celebrate at Osteria, but unfortunately, it went completely unacknowledged. The staff didn’t ask about the occasion or even wish me a happy birthday. Additionally, any questions about the meal were directed to my husband, reflecting their gender bias. The food was good, and the ambiance was decent (though the music got too loud toward the end), but the service left me disappointed. I expected a more welcoming experience for a special occasion and won’t be returning.
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Kerry
VIP
New York City
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place!! It was our first time there. We loved it. Generous portion size. Great food and service. We will be back
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CJB05
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as usual. Mike took great care of us and our food was great.
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Warren
New Jersey
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Had one of those meals that just hits right at Osteria Cucina Rustica. The bread basket kicked things off perfectly with fresh focaccia for dipping in herbed olive oil. The hot antipasto was a winner. Perfectly crispy calamari (not a hint of rubber) and some really good stuffed clams. Their Caesar salad – absolutely knocked it out of the park. Perfectly dressed, fresh, and just the right amount of everything. Sometimes the simplest dishes really show a kitchen's talent. The gamberoni risotto was creamy perfection, studded with colossal, tender shrimp and cooked to that ideal al dente bite. Then came the Sunday sauce with rigatoni. If you've ever wondered what a proper Italian Sunday dinner tastes like, this is it. The sauce was loaded with all the good stuff – tender short rib, brasciole, Italian sausage, and a meatball that would make any nonna proud. The rigatoni was cooked just right, perfect for soaking up all that amazing sauce. Bottom line: If you're craving real-deal Italian food, this place delivers. Really good cooking that feels like home – if home had a seriously talented chef in the kitchen.
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Shari
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience and the perfect way to celebrate our 36 year wedding anniversary! Food , drinks and service was beyond amazing!
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Amanda
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is amazing, as well as service but the noise level definitely takes away from the experience. We had to actually yell across our table the whole meal to hear eachother because it’s so loud in there. For a very expensive night out (about $350 for a party of 4) it wouldn’t be my first choice next time even though the food is a 10.
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Louise
New Jersey
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Appetizer of Zuppa Clams and Fennel salad was good. Main entree special Spaghetti with shrimp and lobster was disappointing. Small shrimp and limited morsels of lobster.
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Frank
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shisito peppers were the best ever. The seafood risotto was off the charts. Drinks were superb and the price was very competitive for the area. Angelo & Steve continue to deliver.
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FAQs

Osteria Cucina Rustica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 577-8288.

Osteria Cucina Rustica is rated 4.7 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

91 S Main St, Marlboro, NJ 07746

Additional information

Cross Street
Ryan Rd
Neighbourhood
Marlboro
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(732) 577-8288
Catering
Full service off site catering available.
Private party facilities
Private room for up to 70 ppl.

Osteria Cucina Rustica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Dolci

Zeppole

Affogato

Tortoni Fritto

Homemade Biscotti

Nutella Pizza

Warm Chocolate Cake

Italian Cheesecake

Gelato

Zabaglione

Tiramisu

Panna Cota

Cannoli

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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