Named for the small, sweet citrus. Bright, uncomplicated, honest. Modern Italian cooking from Chef Michele Rocchi, where tradition is not a constraint but a foundation.
A chef from Italy. A table for Montclair.
“Every dish I cook carries a place, a season, a person who taught me something. That is what I bring to your table.”Senigallia, Italy
How we cook
Cooking is an act of memory and generosity.
Origin
Every ingredient is chosen with intention. We work directly with producers in New Jersey and in Italy, because honest cooking begins before the kitchen.
Integrity
The menu changes with the season. The commitment to technique does not. Everything is made by hand, from pasta to pastry.
Hospitality
A room where you should feel welcomed, unhurried, and looked after. Service that is attentive without being intrusive. We want you to linger.
The room
Designed for warmth. Built to last.
Clementina’s dining room was designed to feel like it has always been there. Archways, natural materials, warm light. The kind of space that holds a conversation and softens an evening.
Every element was chosen to reflect the spirit of the restaurant: honest, unhurried, Italian at its core. Intimate by design. A place where the food and the company take center stage.
Celebrate with us
Every event is personally overseen by Chef Michele.
The Chef’s Table
Custom tasting menus, seasonal ingredients, and a curated wine selection, hosted by Chef Michele himself. Intimate groups of two to five guests.
Inquire nowYour occasion, our home
From intimate wedding dinners to full restaurant buyouts. We work with you to design a menu and an evening that reflects the occasion.
Request informationClementina comes to you
Chef Michele and the team bring the full restaurant experience to your location, with the same care and ingredients as our dining room.
Get a quoteImpress your guests
Business lunches, team dinners, and receptions handled with discretion. Private room available, with customized menus and full service.
Plan an event
Reserve your table
A meal is a conversation that should never be rushed. Settle in for Chef Michele’s seasonal Italian menu.
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A gift of Italian tradition
Share the warmth of our table and the craft of Chef Michele. Available for any amount, a simple and honest gesture for any occasion.
Purchase a gift card
Stay in touch
Our kitchen follows the rhythm of the seasons. Join the list for notes from the chef, menu updates, and early invitations to private dinners.
Join the listAn open door in Upper Montclair
Location and hours
- Wednesday – Saturday
- 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Sunday
- 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Monday – Tuesday
- Closed
