At the closing meeting for our home, the lawyers were chatting with us about New Jersey and good places to eat. One of them, who has lived here his whole life, said Mosaico is one of his favorite spots. And after going there a couple of times, we completely understand why!
Mosaico is very unassuming from the outside. But as soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a decor that is both upscale and welcoming at the same time. There's a gorgeous old-timey wood bar, painted glass windows, and beautiful table settings in an expansive dining room with lofty ceilings. All those factors could easily lead to a place feeling stuffy and pretentious, yet everyone you encounter is so friendly that you feel like you've just arrived at a friend's place for dinner. You can make it a fancy affair and dress up for a special night out, but you'll feel just as comfortable if you arrive in jeans for a leisurely lunch. Mosaico has struck just the right balance so that it's a place you'll consider going for any occasion, big or small.
And the food - absolutely stellar! We went once with DJ's parents and we all loved every single dish.
Fresh Grilled Calamari
(perfect char on the calamari and beautifully dressed greens)
Seafood Salad
(light and refreshing; the dressing was a perfect complement to allow the seafood flavors to shine)
Boston Bib Salad
(shrimp grilled to perfection with just the right combination of cheese and greens for a most satisfying salad)
Linguini Bolognese
(one of the best bolognese we've ever tasted, including in Italy)
Mosaico Burger
(DJ's dad enjoyed this burger so much, he literally did not put it down until it was completely devoured)
"Warm Apple" - Caramelized Apples, Cream Puff Pastry & Banana Gelato
(there were 4-way spoon duels for each bite; loved the fact that the apples were allowed to be the star)
We went back again on our own and tried one of the pizzas, which was also phenomenal. It's official: Mosaico will be one of our go-to spots in Jersey. Love it!
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