Mulberry Street Restaurant

Mulberry Street brings neighbourhood-style Italian dining to Rahway Avenue, with a roomy dining area, reservations and a menu that makes a first date less formal than a fine-dining meal. Its “Little Italy” positioning shows up in shareable antipasti, pasta, meat and seafood dishes, salads and desserts; the range makes it easy to choose together without committing to a single cuisine or fixed menu.

The official dinner menu lists starters such as clams in white wine, calamari fritti, mussels and stuffed rice balls, along with salads and pasta. Several dinner entrées sit around $20–$30, with dishes for sharing; current prices are published online and can change. The restaurant offers digital ordering, catering and a separate gluten-free menu, and accepts reservations. Its official site also lists outdoor seating, useful in warm weather.

Google reviews for this branch often mention welcoming service, generous portions and shareable dishes such as calamari and antipasti; they also describe an active dining room on busy nights. The business listing indicates parking is available but the official site does not say whether spaces are private or public, so check signs on arrival. The experience is more casual and generous than Il Castello’s: a good fit when the date calls for dishes in the middle of the table and an unhurried meal.

It is at 739 Rahway Ave and serves weekday lunch plus dinner every day except Monday. It is not on Main Street, so guests combining dinner with the station or downtown should check the specific route. To avoid waiting for a weekend table, book through the restaurant’s posted reservation option; takeaway is also available, although that changes the feel of a first date.