Divina Ristorante

[Susan]

Someone told me that their parents went here and loved it. I thought it was also a pizzeria, but I understand that they no longer server pizza and have very good food. Has anyone been there? What do you think?

[Curlz]

Where is this place? Did it take over the old Trattoria Fresco space?

[scarlet knight]

This restaurant is about one thousand feet west of the former Trattoria Fresco on Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell.

It was called Gastronomia and it had a take-out pizza area next to the dining area. However, about two years ago, they took out the pizza area, redecorated and made it into a higher-end restaurant. There is a bicycle store next door and it is across the street from Shop-Rite Liquors.

We haven't been there in about a year due to some dietary modifications on our part.

However, we like it very much. It is fairly standard, above-average Italian fare that is very familiar. It does not break new ground, but everything is good. The staff is friendly and helpful. I recall the chicken cacciatore to be particularly delicious and a generous serving. The pasta and sauces are very good, too.

Trattoria Fresco had more modern food, but Divina is more reassuring and consistent. It was noisy on weekends, and was crowded pre-recession. I would give it a try!