Divina - Caldwell

I visited this restaurant and found it to be below average for local Italian cuisine. The bread wasn't fresh, and the shrimp scampi had very little sauce and no garlic pieces at all. The tables were crowded together, making the noise level quite high for an early Tuesday evening.

The food was absolutely amazing—definitely the best Italian I've had! The homemade pasta was a standout. Being a BYOB establishment is a huge advantage. Regarding parking, there are both street and on-site options available. Additionally, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible with no stairs to navigate.

Zuppa di Pesce is amazing! We also tried the Rigatoni with short ribs, and it was delicious!

I have to say, I was very disappointed as we had a party of seven to celebrate a birthday. It started off poorly with a hard dry bread and the calamari was soft texture wise. Mediocre at best. Dinner came, and all the entrées were being placed in front of the wrong people. Also, two pasta dishes were very lean portion wise. Cheesecake was average at best and one dessert was forgotten. We had to remind the staff. AWFUL amount of dropped for a very average dinner. Hard to convince me to go back!

This is a staple restaurant. Chef Mario never disappoints!! Fresh ingredients and wonderful dishes.