Maddy Rose Brings a Waterfront “House by the River” Vibe
New Hope has a way of pulling you in—part river town, part weekend escape, part “how is this only a short drive from Philly?”—and now it’s getting a new dining-room anchor that feels built for lingering. Maddy Rose at The Landing officially opens in New Hope, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, introducing a coastal-inspired, year-round restaurant experience perched right on the Delaware River. Operated by by Landmark, Maddy Rose is positioned as polished but unpretentious, the style of place and dining that knows how to deliver a special night without making you feel like you have to whisper to enjoy it.
Maddy Rose is rooted in family and location rather than trend-chasing. The opening is described as an expansion of the Maddy Rose brand, following its debut at Liberty House in Jersey City, and the New Hope move makes sense when you consider how much by Landmark has already invested in the town. Maddy Rose at The Landing joins by Landmark’s existing New Hope properties—Logan Inn, Hotel du Village, and Anzu Social—and that growing footprint indicates a long-term commitment to the town’s dining culture and tourism rhythm.
There’s a real emotional hook here, too, and it comes straight from the source. As Frank Cretella, President and Co-Founder of by Landmark, explains: “Maddy Rose is named after our daughter, so it’s personal by nature,” and that personal origin story is woven into the New Hope vision.
He adds, “New Hope has always felt like an extension of home, and Maddy Rose is meant to feel the same way, like walking into someone’s house by the water, where people gather, linger, and lose track of time. That sense of intimacy made New Hope the right next chapter for the brand.” If you know New Hope, you know that’s exactly the vibe that works—warm, scenic, and social in a way that feels effortless.
Maddy Rose Puts the Delaware River Front and Center
Location is the headline, and the design sounds like it understands that. Maddy Rose is built with an open, flowing layout that frames sweeping views of the Delaware River and the New Hope–Lambertville Bridge as a central focal point—exactly what you want when you’re making the drive up for a destination meal. Two bookend fireplaces anchor the room, which isn’t just a cozy detail; it’s a practical promise that Maddy Rose is meant to work through January chill, spring rain, humid summer nights, and crisp fall weekends. The restaurant is explicitly designed for year-round dining, and those fireplaces are doing real architectural work in that story.
The broader concept sits right in that sweet spot New Hope diners appreciate: elevated but inviting, scenic but not precious. Maddy Rose pairs seasonal menus with a dining room developed to feel beautiful without feeling fussy, and the service style is described as polished—but still “come as you are” enough that you can relax into the night.
Maddy Rose’s Menu Is Coastal, Shareable, and Built for Regulars
Menu-wise, Maddy Rose is guided by seasonality and carries a Mediterranean-inspired point of view—refined dishes rooted in classic flavors, designed to be shared. That “meant to be shared” approach is all over the highlights, starting with an extensive raw bar featuring East and West Coast oysters and a signature seafood tower that reads like it was designed for celebrations and “let’s do it right” weekends.
The starters hit that crowd-pleasing, order-three-for-the-table energy: wagyu meatballs with whipped ricotta, tuna tartare tacos, bone marrow toast, and a lobster-and-caviar roll on buttery brioche that presents like a New Hope power move—decadent, playful, and very photo-friendly without being a gimmick. Entrées balance comfort and polish, moving from prime rib, steak frites, and bolognese to seafood-driven plates like branzino, honey-glazed salmon, and dayboat scallops, with vibrant vegetable dishes and classic sides rounding out the “everyone at the table can win” structure.
Anthony Bucco, Head of Culinary for by Landmark, sums up the intent behind the menu in a way that matches the whole concept: “Our philosophy is grounded in intention,” he said. “We draw inspiration from flavors people already love and present them with an interesting new lens. Maddy Rose is about honest, inviting cooking meant to be shared, savored, and enjoyed slowly around the table.” That last line—shared, savored, slowly—is basically the mission statement for a great waterfront restaurant, and it fits New Hope like it’s always been there.
Operational details matter for planning the trip, and Maddy Rose is coming out of the gate with scale. The restaurant offers 75 indoor dining seats and 40 bar seats, with plans to add approximately 100 additional seats once a second-phase renovation expands the outdoor space. That’s a serious capacity boost, and it signals confidence: this isn’t a soft little pop-up moment, it’s a long-term destination.
Hours are built around dinner and weekend momentum. Guests can have dinner on Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and brunch and dinner on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are already open via OpenTable, with the first day of service beginning Saturday, January 31. For those who like to follow along before they go, you can find the restaurant on Instagram at @maddyroserestaurants.
In a town where the scenery does half the work and the dining has to finish the job, Maddy Rose arrives with the right mix of warmth, view-driven drama, and a menu that’s prepared for both first-time visitors and repeat regulars. New Hope is already a place you go to slow down. Maddy Rose sounds like the kind of room where you’ll actually want to.
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