Osteria - a place for serving wine and simple authentic local dishes often served at shared tables. Crescendo - growing up. Osteria Crescendo is the second restaurant from Chef Robbie Felice and his team. Bringing the best of Italy to Westwood, New Jersey in an inviting, chic, and modern atmosphere.
Inspired by rich old-world flavors and regional culinary traditions, Crescendo enriches its menu using locally sourced ingredients from family farms, serving large dishes meant for sharing per la tavola, including in house dry-aged steaks, and whole fish, Cicchetti, meaning "snack" is chefs take on Italian style street food, and a craft cocktail menu with an Italian influences.
Inspired by rich old-world flavors and regional culinary traditions, Crescendo enriches its menu using locally sourced ingredients from family farms, serving large dishes meant for sharing per la tavola, including in house dry-aged steaks, and whole fish, Cicchetti, meaning "snack" is chefs take on Italian style street food, and a craft cocktail menu with an Italian influences.
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Inspired by rich old-world flavors and regional culinary traditions, Crescendo enriches its menu using locally sourced, Non-GMO ingredients from family farms including our in-house dry-aged Riserva steaks. A unique dining option featuring large scale entrees meant to be shared & something you won't want to miss out on!
Osteria Crescendo welcomes you to celebrate the experience of art and food for your next special occasion. Large or small, our team will work with you to create a customized menu that will delightfully impress your guests. Entire dining room events available. We can accommodate birthday parties, christenings, baptisms, bridal showers, brunch get togethers, corporate parties, holiday parties or any type of celebration!
Robbie Felice is one of eight chefs competing for the title of USA Master of Pasta in April. Chef-owner of lauded Italian restaurants in NJ to compete to be the nation's top pasta chef. Robbie Felice, chef-owner of acclaimed Italian restaurants Viaggio in Wayne and Osteria Crescendo in Westwood, is preparing to compete in.
Reviews (10)
Francesca Venino
Jan 19, 2022
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Kathy Bianchi
Dec 24, 2021
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We had a lovely dinner Albeit at the high table in the bar area because they said they had no reservations for two. The table for two was empty when we came in and empty when we left. I had a duck breast that very good. We both felt the food was not commensurate with the price paid. It is a very pricey restaurant
Ahmed Monessar
Nov 21, 2021
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Excellent food , our waiter was very knowledgeable. I recommend making reservations, they do have seating at the bar and a side section on high chairs (not baby high chairs). Menu changes often, anything you get is guaranteed to be amazing. It's def a vibe, I will be coming back very soon. The Amish chicken was slapping (means great😋).
Warren Park
Nov 11, 2021
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Forget NYC, if you want high end dining just go to Westwood (yes Westwood NJ!!!) and go to Osteria Crescendo. The hype is real, the food is amazing and they really got something here. Every dish - appetizer to main dish hit the mark. Going back to try other dishes. Definitely get the Calamari - it literally will be the best you ever had. They said it before we got it and it was true.
Patricia F. Schwartz
Nov 04, 2021
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Nehal Ahmed
Oct 21, 2021
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A beautiful Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. As you walk in, you get to experience their bright shinny interior, open bar counter and tables on the other side. We made reservation ahead of time, and got table as soon as we walked in. We had great service throughout our dine. The menu is short and concise, with menu items named with traditional Italian dish names. In appetizers, calamari and mussels are amazing. For entree, there are pastas, ravioli, and protein items like scallops, branzino and steak. We tried the Tagliatelle pasta and Branzino. Pasta was soft and delicious. The Branzino
Victoria Tobio
Aug 19, 2021
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I almost never write reviews. But I just had dinner here and it was phenomenal. The calamari was like nothing I’ve had before! The drinks were great too. My fiancée’s entree was a spaghetti with clams, incredible. I loved my ravioli too, but he definitely had the better dish. The olive oil cake was also divine. Highly recommend for date night! Obviously it is on the pricier side, but a wonderful place to enjoy every once in a while.
Brandon Guse
Apr 11, 2021
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Dinner with coworkers. Osteria Crescendo in Westwood, NJ
Orecchiette Pasta with spicy pork sausage ragu, broccolini, and parmigiano was excellent in flavor and freshness. Another friend enjoyed the Berkshire Pork Chop with calabrian chili honey glaze,spaghetti squash fritti, and pear mostarda. He loved the flavor and it was large enough for left overs. I also enjoyed the Arugula Insalata salad with balsamic and asparagus with parmigiano and cream sauce. Each dish was perfectly cooked, well seasoned and full of flavor and freshness. Worth the visit.
Orecchiette Pasta with spicy pork sausage ragu, broccolini, and parmigiano was excellent in flavor and freshness. Another friend enjoyed the Berkshire Pork Chop with calabrian chili honey glaze,spaghetti squash fritti, and pear mostarda. He loved the flavor and it was large enough for left overs. I also enjoyed the Arugula Insalata salad with balsamic and asparagus with parmigiano and cream sauce. Each dish was perfectly cooked, well seasoned and full of flavor and freshness. Worth the visit.
Jennifer
Sep 05, 2020
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Osteria Crescendo is a modern Italian restaurant in Westwood. They start you with delicious bread and dipping oil. What is really nice they will gladly give you a second helping of it too! To start we chose the Paradiso Ravioli and the roasted beet salad. The Paridiso Ravioli was OUTSTANDING! It's a must order! It was cheesy on the inside, and it came in a light lemon zest sauce. I wish I had ordered it as my dinner because I certainly didn't want to share it! The roasted beet salad was very good! I loved the bottom layer of Gorgonzola dolce and sunchoke! For entree we chose the lamb neck for two
Matthew Choman
Jun 04, 2020
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Service is top notch here! We were greeted by everyone as we walked in: hostess, bartender, bus boys, and waiters. The menu isn't expansive but everything is good. Easily the best cocktails in Westwood. Portions are small but not lacking in flavor by any means. Prices are high, I wouldn't be able to dine here every weekend!
