If New Jersey has an official food, it's probably pasta. The Garden State is the undisputed king of Italian food, and you can usually find an acclaimed old-school trattoria or pasta house on every street corner. However, some restauranteurs are trying to take that reputation to the next level. What does New Jersey pasta look like in 2024? It's not just old standards - chefs like the team at Semolina in Red Bank are innovating using local ingredients! This cozy bistro specializes in the best farm-to-table pasta in NJ, using items sourced from local farms. You'll find delicious sauced and stuffed pasta, hearty meat specials, and decadent desserts courtesy of a flexible menu that changes regularly - giving pasta fans all the reason they need to come back time and time again. We think it might just serve the best pasta in NJ - and that's a high bar.
Located just feet away from Broad Street in Red Bank, Semolina is a cozy high-end Italian restaurant with an innovative menu.
This a-la-carte restaurant has a full menu of seasonal pasta and other Italian specialties, with one big difference.
"Shop local" and "Farm to Table" are the two driving ethos at Semolina, which means your pasta will come with a distinct Jersey twist.
The little differences can be seen right at the start, when you dig into the crusty bread with olive oil for dipping. But don't fill up!
The signature here is definitely the pasta, made fresh in-house every day at Semolina.
The restaurant has countless innovative flavors and combos for this pasta, including unexpected twists like rye pasta.
The regular pasta is good, but the stuffed pasta is especially divine - and is a great place to find some seasonal NJ produce!
Not into pasta? The meat and fish entrees are rich, perfectly cooked, and come with unique accompaniments.
Desserts are a great finish, but the favorite seems to be the decadent Caramel Budino - the richest dessert in all of Red Bank.
Have you eaten at Semolina in Red Bank? Tell us what you thought about this temple-to-farm-to-table serving some of the best pasta in NJ in the comments section! The Semolina website and the Facebook page of this innovative NJ pasta restaurant page are the best places to find out about the latest creations at this small but delicious restaurant. While you're in Red Bank, check out the town's beloved arcade and chocolate shop. And if you want to stick around Red Bank for a night to experience more of what this charming town has to offer, we highly recommend a stay at the Molly Pitcher Inn - it's a popular boutique hotel that combines old-school class with modern comfort and some amazing restaurants.
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