Garlic Rose Bistro

We have been here twice and have enjoyed it but the most recent time we came must have been senior citizen night because they overtook the restaurant.  Yes, most dishes have more than a bit of garlic in them but we like garlic so we don't think it's overly done.  We did not make reservations on this visit but did not have to wait very long even though the restaurant was fairly crowded.  We usually enjoy the pitcher of sangria (red) with our meal.  The big pitcher gives you about 5 glasses.  We both enjoy the roasted garlic that you spread over the warm bread as you wait for your meal to come out.  We ordered the Gnocchi, Hot Cherry Peppers & Sweet Italian Sausage for $18 and Whole Wheat Penne Pasta & White Truffle Oil Primavera for $17. Both were very delicious and the portion is large enough to doggie bag and enjoy for lunch the next day.   We did not have dessert on this trip.

True suburban legend that caters to people scared of the big bad city.  Like big Italian families that never left their neighborhoods.  Like couples too scared to drive into NYC.  Like people afraid of taking the train into the city.

I HAD to try it.

* My three onion & garlic soup in a hollowed boule crust was redic deeeeelish
* My homegurl's garlic chowder was bath-worthy...like I'd like to fill my hot tub with it and drown
* My garlic caesar's salad with anchovies...wow, this salad was a champ...who woulda thought?
* My homegurl's salmon in mango sauce was light and it had a solid melange of flavors

So, yea...the food was good but the decor and abience...well...its the jerZ suburbs...you really can't get away from mediocrity.

BTW:  It was like 90% old people...like 60-70 year old peeps chillin up in hea.

Food is good...a little over priced.   I, unlike other reviewers dont care about age of other patrons.  Bartender was a strange young woman who told me the LA cop who went on killing spree was justified!  I wish I could remember her name....they need to let jer go!