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Name: Caffe Navona
Address: 147 US-46, Rockaway, NJ, United States, 07866
Telephone: (973) 627-1606
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

Caffe Navona

4.7

353 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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You are cordially invited to dine at Caffé NaVona, voted the best Italian restaurant in Morris County NJ. Many places may claim to be called the best Italian restaurant in Morris county New Jersey, but few can back it up. We are excited to announce that Caffé Navona was voted the best Morris County New Jersey Italian restaurant by Morris/Essex Health and Life in 2015 as part of their Best of Morris 2015 awards.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Tuesday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Wednesday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(973) 627-1606
Website
http://www.caffenavona.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
147 US-46, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Neighborhood
Denville
Cross street
Franklin Ave
Parking details
None
Entertainment
Monday Night Guitar Stylist: Pat Preboer from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Enjoy Monday Bar Menu Apps for $9.95. Wednesday - Saturday: Piano Bar featuring Classical Jazz & Show Tunes.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Wine

Salsiccia Positano$10.95
Grilled Italian fennel and pork sausage served over a bed of escarole and beans, sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and fresh plum tomatoes
Palinni Di Melenzane$10.95
A Navona exclusive fresh eggplant fritters topped with a warm honey and raisin lemon garlic sauce
Spiedinni Alla NaVona$10.95
Fresh prosciutto and mozzarella pressed in Italian crostinni dipped in egg batter pan fried and topped with a parmesan cream sauce
Vongole Marichiara$10.95
Fresh little neck clams poached in a plum tomato seafood broth accented with fresh basil
Calamari$12.95
Fresh calamari served in your choice of grilled balsamic, traditional fried and tossed in a balsamic glaze or fried and tossed in Carolina's sweet and spicy habanero jelly
Gamberi Alla Monica$14.95
Four jumbo shrimp wrapped with parma prosciutto dipped in a basil pesto, grilled and served over wilted spinach
Capesante Volpi$14.95
Fresh dry sea scallops pan seered and served over a champagne cream sauce and port wine reduction
Carpaccio$14.95
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon accented with a confetti of bermuda onions, capers and hard boiled egg served over arugula tossed in a sweet balsamic reduction and shaved reggiano cheese

Salad

NaVona House Salad$2.95
Mixed greens tossed in a balsamic vinagrette dressing
Mescalina$10.95
Mixed fields greens tossed in a little raspberry vinagrette dressing accented with gorgonzola cheese and caramelized walnuts
Cesare$10.95
Traditional ceasar salad tossed in our made to order dressing accented with shaved reggiano cheese and garlic croutons
Arugula$10.95
Diced tomatoes, onions, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved reggiano cheese
Tropicale$12.95
Hearts of palm vine ripened tomato bermuda onions and fresh basil over butter lettuce tossed in extra virgin olive oil and a kiss of lemon

Sides

Broccoli Rabe Agli Olio$6.00
Garlic Crostinni$4.50
Italian Fries with Peppers and Onions$6.00
Mascarpone Scallop Potato$6.00
Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto$8.00

Le Pizze

Margherita NaVona$9.95
Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic & plum tomatoes
Alla Genovese$12.95
Pesto, mushrooms, and mozzarella
Rustica$12.95
Sausage meatballs, peppers, onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce
New Jersey Classic$9.95
Trenton tomato pie, mozzarella topped with plum tomatoes
Felice Capra$12.95
Mushrooms, balsamic onions, goat cheese, tomato sauce

Pastas & Risotto

We offer whole wheat and gluten free pasta

Pollo Con Prosciutto e Piselli$21.95
Diced Chicken Tenderloins, slivered prosciutto, onions and peas sauteed in a vodka cream sauce served over mini rigatoni pasta
Rigatoni Amatriciana$18.95
Plum tomato basil sauce accented with pancetta, onions and a kiss of red pepper
Papardelle Alla Bolognese Napolitano$21.95
Fresh wide ribbon pasta tossed in our delicious slow cooked meat sauce topped with shaved reggiano cheese
Orrechiette con Salsiccia e Rabbe$21.95
Grilled sweet sausage served with broccoli rabbe tossed in our delicious slow cooked meat sauce topped with shaved reggiano cheese
Gnocchi Della Casa$24.95
Fresh homemade potato dumplings served with your choice of marinara, parmigiano cream with bolognese
Gamberi Alla Bolshevik$24.95
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a vodka cream sauce accented with fresh dill and served over angel hair pasta
Lasagna Romana$22.95
Homemade ground beef, ricotta and spinach lasagna baked in our fresh marinara sauce
Sunday Sauce/Gravy$24.95
My mother's recipe of meatballs, rolled beef (braciola) and fennel sausage, slow cooked in a San Marzano tomato sauce served over your choice of pasta
Risotto con Asparagi e Gamberi$24.95
Arborio rice accented with asparagus tips and jumbo shrimp in a lemon butter scampi sauce
Risotto Torinese$22.95
Arborio rice cooked in gorgonzola cheese cream sauce accented with mushrooms and served over strained marinara sauce and grilled zucchinni strips
Zuppa di Pesce$38.95
A medley of fresh shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, muscles and lobster tail cooked in your choice of red or white sauce served over pasta or risotto

Main Course

Pollo Spada Verde$19.95
Chicken Tenderloin and parma prosciutto wrapped around asparagus spears dipped in a lite egg batter and sauteed in a lemon sauce
Pollo Briana$24.95
Boneless chicken breast topped with a pignoli and pistachio encrusted brie cheese and accented with a pesto sauce with sundried tomatoes
Vitello Saltimboca$26.95
Medallions of veal topped with parma prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a sage demiglaze sauce served over sauteed spinach
Lombata Di Maiale$26.95
Thick cut seasoned Kansas cut pork chop grilled and topped with frying peppers onions and garlic in a white wine vinegar and balsamic demiglaze sauce served over Italian fries
Maiale alla NaVona$26.95
Pork tenderloin coated with cracked black peppercorns, pan seared and served in a cognac cream sauce accented with mushrooms
Bistecca Montebianco$28.95
Grilled center cut New York strip steak, topped with caramelized onions, gorgonzol cheese and sweet balsamic reduction
Filet Mignon Sangiovese$38.95
Grilled prime cut 10oz filet mignon served over a sangiovese wine demiglaze sauce
Lombata Di Agniello$35.95
New Zealand lamb chops coated with dijon mustard and dusted with herbed bread crumbs and served over a roasted garlic demiglaze sauce
Salmone Arlecchino$24.95
Grilled north atlantic salmon, served over a leek cream sauce, accented with hearts of palm
Tilapia alla Fiorentina$24.95
Tilapia dipped in a lite egg batter and sauteed in a lemon butter sauce diced plum tomatoes and served over wilted spinach

What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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TomR
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service and great food. This was our last indoor dinning before Covid hit.
AZ
ArleneZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy eating at Cafe Navona. Food, service, and atmosphere always superb. A friendly atmosphere.
LL
LeifL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiance and I enjoyed a most delicious meal here. Ambiance was warm, waiters were very pleasant and attentive. Piano music was a lovely touch. It was a totally enjoyable dining experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Anniversary dinner .... everything was amazing !!! highly recommend and definitely will be back !!
CD
ChrisD
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent as always!
JN
JoeN
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great night out! Food & service were outstanding!
MK
MorrisKnows
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a great place to go - a lot - as it is a neighborhood friendly place with great food and they poor a good drink too!
D
Drmrosen
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Again and again. It is the consistency of the food and wonderful staff. Marco, Alyson, Jill, Francesco, Geseppa, Juan and others. Awesome staff.
CC
CynthiaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was awesome. Food and service were excellent!!
AC
AnthonyC
Atlantic City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place for a romantic dinner. The Valentines day menu was diverse- good choices for all tastes.
ER
EricR
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall2food3service1ambience1
Was extremely loud; took over an hour to get our food
BF
BryantF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, lovely aesthetic, music fits the ambience. I’ve never felt like I’m being pushed out and this place provides true authentic Italian dining with just this.
JK
JosephK
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hard to get dinner reservations on St. Valentine's Day anywhere, but Mid afternoon worked for us here. Food was excellent (as always). Service was perfectly timed. House wines are a cut above others.
JD
JimD
Central Coast
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful dinner, great food and service! Absolutely recommend if you're looking for special italian dishes.
D
Drmrosen
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This review is from dinner on Feb 11th. Fantastic dinner and drinks. So good that Lynne and I made reservations for Valentines Dinner. I am writing this on Feb 14th and looking forward to Dinner tonight.
SM
SafetyMan
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Navona is a special restaurant. From Marco’s welcome you are made to feel as if you’re family and this is a special gathering. The food is fantastic. There is a broad menu, and always several specials to entice you. The service is professional, yet friendly. There is great pride of the house, and once you’re done this will all be clear. Mangiare e fatta grossa!
NW
NancyW
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was greeted very nicely by the hostess. The host seemed to know a lot of the costumers coming. Made us feel important
S
Sapphirenecklace
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Marco is so friendly, genuinely. Lovely dinner with piano music the entire time. We will be back for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service!
DT
DanT
Cleveland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. The music is very good for a nice relaxing evening.
D
Drmrosen
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner, great drinks and great service. Can’t ask for anything more.
JK
JohnK
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Don’t miss the Pork Chop. Wow was it good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service will be back without a doubt
MH
MartinH
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and an accommodating kitchen for special menu changes. Food is outstanding.
F
Fadda
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
This was my first return since nearly three years. The food is always great.
D
Drmrosen
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Again the perfect mean and atmosphere. No other place compares
LD
LydiaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to Caffe Navona many many times. We have never had a meal that wasn't outstanding where we were completely satisfied and happy with everything.
D
Drmrosen
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect. Fantastic ambiance drinks and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
This was a first time visit for us as we are new to the area. The service from the moment we walked in until we left was great! The table came with bread and bruschetta on the table which was amazing. All of our menu choices were delicious except the lasagna which was over cooked and a bit dry.
JS
JacquelineS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience2
Why would anyone enjoy sitting in kitchen doors view-not a pretty site for this restaurant Food ok not worth the price should have went to LA Strada for the price and better atmosphere
CS
ChrisS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is no surprise they were rated #1 Italian restaurant in Morris County! Can't say enough about this place just love it!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very good food. Attentive owner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner with old friends. Food was excellent! The owner dame by twice to ensure we had everything we needed.
JD
JimD
Central Coast
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner and service, as usual. Always enjoy Caffe Navona!
TF
TomF
New York Area
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a very nice experience to eat at Caffe Navona! Food is great, wait staff is helpful and accommodating and Marco the owner is always a pleasure to talk to.
D
Drmrosen
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is amazing but Navona keeps getting better and better. Also I keep finding new favorite dishes. But I have a simple pleasure, my wife and I sit down with a drink. Have some amazing thin slices garlic bread. Then we order the house salad. I get is with anchovies. This time I had NJs best Chicken Parmigiana. Writing this is making me hungry. I think I will repeat this Saturday night. Thanks Marco Your friend Mark
JD
JimD
Central Coast
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service as usual. Always a great dinner!
l
luveatingout
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food4service3ambience4
Will always be a favorite for my husband and I. Love the maite d as well as the piano playing in the background. Not to mention the food is always amazing, The service was a bit slower than normal for some reason but since that's not the norm we will be back as usual.
MM
MichelleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food, atmosphere and overall experience was great. The manager or owner welcomed us right when we walked in. I was surprised that they had such a nice bar area as well as a dining area. My boyfriend got the veal and I got the gnocchi VERY good. outstanding. The wine list was nice too, we got a bottle of wine. Wish they had more dessert options but other than that it was great. We will be back for sure!
JK
JamesK
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Business Lunch on Veterans Day. It was my first time there, I chose the restaurant for its location. Facility was nice, right on Rt 46 in NJ, easy to find. Wait staff was friendly and efficient, however it was the first day for our waitress and she failed to tell me that the Arugula Salad I ordered as an appetizer, was exactly the same as the salad that came on my Entre. Small mistake but I wish I had known, I would have tried something else.

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Caffe Navona is rated 4.7 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Franklin Ave
Neighborhood
Denville
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Tuesday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Wednesday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Monday Night Guitar Stylist: Pat Preboer from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Enjoy Monday Bar Menu Apps for $9.95. Wednesday - Saturday: Piano Bar featuring Classical Jazz & Show Tunes.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.caffenavona.com/
Phone number
(973) 627-1606

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Appetizers

Salsiccia Positano$10.95

Palinni Di Melenzane$10.95

Spiedinni Alla NaVona$10.95

Vongole Marichiara$10.95

Calamari$12.95

Gamberi Alla Monica$14.95

Capesante Volpi$14.95

Carpaccio$14.95

Salad

NaVona House Salad$2.95

Mescalina$10.95

Cesare$10.95

Arugula$10.95

Tropicale$12.95

Sides

Broccoli Rabe Agli Olio$6.00

Garlic Crostinni$4.50

Italian Fries with Peppers and Onions$6.00

Mascarpone Scallop Potato$6.00

Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto$8.00

Le Pizze

Margherita NaVona$9.95

Alla Genovese$12.95

Rustica$12.95

New Jersey Classic$9.95

Felice Capra$12.95

Pastas & Risotto

Pollo Con Prosciutto e Piselli$21.95

Rigatoni Amatriciana$18.95

Papardelle Alla Bolognese Napolitano$21.95

Orrechiette con Salsiccia e Rabbe$21.95

Gnocchi Della Casa$24.95

Gamberi Alla Bolshevik$24.95

Lasagna Romana$22.95

Sunday Sauce/Gravy$24.95

Risotto con Asparagi e Gamberi$24.95

Risotto Torinese$22.95

Zuppa di Pesce$38.95

Main Course

Pollo Spada Verde$19.95

Pollo Briana$24.95

Vitello Saltimboca$26.95

Lombata Di Maiale$26.95

Maiale alla NaVona$26.95

Bistecca Montebianco$28.95

Filet Mignon Sangiovese$38.95

Lombata Di Agniello$35.95

Salmone Arlecchino$24.95

Tilapia alla Fiorentina$24.95

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