The dining room at Clementina in Upper Montclair, with arched brick openings, olive trees and afternoon light through the front windows

Clementina

Upper Montclair, New Jersey
From Senigallia to Upper Montclair

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.

Chef Michele Rocchi finishing a plate on the pass in the Clementina kitchen
Michele Rocchi — Chef and Partner

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.

01

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.

02

Integrity

The menu changes with the season. The commitment to technique does not. Everything is made by hand, from pasta to pastry.

03

Hospitality

A room where you should feel welcomed, unhurried, and looked after. Service that is attentive without being intrusive. We want you to linger.

A corner banquette at Clementina beneath an olive tree, with an arched mirror and exposed brick

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.

Interior design — B. Garcia Designs

Celebrate with us

Every event is personally overseen by Chef Michele.

Private dining

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.

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Weddings and celebrations

Your 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.

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Off-site catering

Clementina 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.

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Corporate

Impress your guests

Business lunches, team dinners, and receptions handled with discretion. Private room available, with customized menus and full service.

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A table for two set with wine glasses and a single tulip in the Clementina dining room

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 glass of white wine and tulips on a set table against exposed brick at Clementina

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.

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Loaves of bread lifted from a tray by hand in the Clementina kitchen

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.

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An open door in Upper Montclair

Location and hours

Wednesday – Saturday
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Sunday
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday – Tuesday
Closed
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