A hardware store has given way to handmade pasta and we are here for it.
Clementina opens Friday at 627 Valley Road, transforming the former Saunders Hardware building into an intimate dining room built around modern Italian cooking, thoughtful design and the culinary traditions of Italy’s Le Marche region.
After a preview and first taste of the menu, we are already planning a return visit.
The Team
Chef and co-founder Michele Rocchi leads the kitchen, bringing experience that includes time as head chef for three-star Michelin chef Mauro Uliassi. He is joined by general manager Alex Cabarcas, formerly of Faubourg, and assistant manager Joanne Berlangieri, formerly of La Rocca Osteria, both longtime figures in the Montclair restaurant scene, rounding out a team focused on a polished but welcoming dining experience.
Ambience Sets the Tone
Even before the food arrives, sitting down in this space feels special…