Was craving pasta and lasagna so decided to give this spot a try. The portions were great, flavors were on point, the environment is warm and welcoming, staff was pleasant & had a great experience overall. The panna cotta & hot chocolate was a great way to finish up a late lunch. read more

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Was recommended this authentic Italian spot in the area. Forgot to take a photo of the Caesar salad but that was my favorite dish. I'm not a big salad person. My husband ordered it.. thankfully, because now I'm going get one as my main meal next time I'm in the area. Definitely recommend. read more

Cafe Giotto - Tagliatelle aglio e olio - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Amazing for the food and the service! definitely want to sing the servers' praises straight away--they were poised and helpful from beginning to end. we ordered light, a Caesar salad with Shrimp, and a daily special seafood salad with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and calamari. the portions were perfect and the seafood was so fresh and mild, bite for bite we enjoyed every moment. We've been to other Italian restaurants in Montclair, and while they're great, they seem solidly Jersey Italian, whereas this place felt like a throwback to when we were in Florence a year ago. Finished out light and utterly satisfying meal with affogato and it was sublime. all thumbs up read more

Cafe Giotto - Seafood Salad, Daiky Special - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

The stars are for the waitress, super sweet, experienced and kind...that's it! Besides the octopus carpaccio everything else was not good, spaghetti were so overcooked they looked like lomein, lamb was horrible, 3 slices of very tough meat! I expected more! read more

One of the best chicken parm dishes in NJ! The pasta is completely fresh and unique. The service is second to none. The outdoor seating is perfect to enjoy the weather. read more

Cafe Giotto - Lasagne and chicken parm - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Nice, quaint cafe in Montclair. Great place to catch up with a friend or for a cute date. Though I've never been, it fet like I was eating in a trattoria in Italy. The service was extremely friendly. Arancini was good, cheesy. Wish it came with at least one more. I got the aglio e olio -- very good but a little too much oil for me, and could have been lighter on the salt. Lots of Italian beverages to pick from, I enjoyed an Italian orange soda on this particularly hot day. Nice to try something new! I would recommend it here. read more

Cafe Giotto - Aglio e olio - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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The food here was great! We ate outdoors. The focaccia was yummy. The burrata portion was pretty small but tasted great. The pasta was very good and I was surprised at the portion for the price! Most restaurants charge upwards of $30 for seafood pasta dishes but this was only $24. The gelato was quite good as well! I would definitely come back here again. The vibes were a little weird though, the server didn't acknowledge me and only my friend but I didn't let that ruin the taste of the food! read more

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This hole in the wall is off the charts. The food is always prepared fresh. The bread is so crunchy. My favorite dishes which include the arincini and the chicken salad are my go tos. But don't be afraid to try their pasta. Their gnocchi in pesto sauce is so good. The staff is always friendly as well and i enjoy that they remember their frequent customers. This is a must try dine. read more

Really cute place, with a few tables for outdoor dining. I enjoyed the quick service during lunch hour, and really liked the chicken Milanese! The pesto cavatelli was also a tasty dish! Definitely worth the short wait - I'd tables are full. read more

Cafe Giotto - CHICKEN MILANESE - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great food. Have eaten there maybe a dozen times. Everything is excellent. In a town with probably 30 Italian restaurants, they are top tier. Small place right on lovely Church street. In summer can sit outside. BYOB like most of Montclair. Highly recommended. Also A wine shop a few doors down. read more

Had the lamb it was good but VERY salty. I want to try pasta sometime. The ambiance is great - very euro vibe. Church st is best for outdoor dining. read more

Honestly the best addition to church street ever! A beyond charming atmosphere and service! And the FOOD was amazing, fresh and so delish!!!! Loved sitting outside at those cool vintage beer garden vibe tables and benches! It's a wholesome and warm experience from start to finish read more

Nice day to sit outside, prompt service and good food..............................................what else is there to say Yelp?

Everything is good so far....the parties (Italian donut is delish), the meat lasagna, the veggie lasagna, the homemade pastas, the salads, the chicken parm sandwich. We take out quite a bit. Portions are generous and everyone loves their food. It's very quaint inside, but not much seating. Love this place as our go to take out when there is no time to cook. Food is excellent quality and well made. Love the family meal portion options also. It's a no brainer. read more

Let me start off by saying this would've been an easy five star review, but the service that my group received the day we went in was less than ideal. Over our time dining here it seemed to take our server much longer than necessary to transition from each part of the meal. That being said I'm going to move on to how the food experience was. I've heard a lot of really great things about Café Giotto and had meals at their previous location as well- that being said I was really excited for the meal and wasn't let down! I came on a weekday afternoon for lunch with two friends and we couldn't stop gushing about how great each part of the meal was. We had a burrata appetizer followed by our own individual lunch meals and also ended with dessert (gelato) AND took some pastries home for later. When I say EVERYTHING was great- down to the table bread- I'm not lying. I will definitely be be back (regardless of the sub par service the day of) and am excited to try another great meal on the menu! read more

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Honestly if I could give no stars I would. Having lived most of my life in Montclair I have never had a more abhorrent experience. My friend (black female) and myself (puerto rican female) went to the restaurant with a couple hours left open. There were several seats open and some diners who clearly were having a lovely night. We were seated and honestly all issues happened then. I am not exaggerating when I say the minute a dish was dropped the servers were all trying to take the plates we were actively eating away. And not just asking, physically trying to remove them. The food was bland at best, overcooked at worst. Compared to the all white diners, we were the only table whose plates were being constantly removed and being asked if we would like the check. After only sitting for 30 minutes.. this was atrocious. After checking w/ friends in the area they all seemed to agree that Cafe Giotto is one to miss if you don't visually fit into their idealized clientele read more

A small hole in the wall serving above average food and dessert. We went here for a date night and the service was fast and pleasant with affordable Italian dishes at great prices. The lasagna was bomb and the truffle tortellini hit the spot. We got the dessert and everything came out to a great price. Would recommend read more

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What a cute little Italian cafe with substantial food offerings nestled in Montclair Center! With premium quality everything. The "secret" ingredient here is love. Truly a family run operation. Some days the owner's daughter is bopping around with local kids as families gather to catch up over pasta, coffee, baked goods and gelato. It's a kid friendly spot with plenty of coat hooks (yes!). All the offerings feel effortless, providing a go-to backdrop for what is a community gathering place that happens to be a cafe. Everything is made in house, fresh daily for service that day. As it should be! Get what you are in the mood for. I have yet to have something I didn't enjoy. Check the specials board inside on the wall to the right of the counter as there tend to be a lot of tasty items. My recommendation is anything with mortadella! And the gelato is made in house so yeah. . Leave some room for sweets. Or have them before dinner because why not? Pick up some freshly made marinara on your way out. Perfect for that box of artisan pasta I know is in your cupboard. Sold in reusable ball jars this is some of the finest red sauce available at a reasonable price locally. Outdoor seating when warm enough. Inside seating can get a bit competitive (20ish seats) so if you have a group of 4 plan to come early to secure a table. Your soul and belly will be incredibly happy you did! read more

Cafe Giotto - Mortadella, Freshly baked ciabatta - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Very delicious lasagne and seafood pasta Awesome service really really awesome Thank you read more

The food here is good! Come to enjoy it while you can still sit outside! It's worth the wait! I ordered the salmon which came highly recommended. I usually don't order salmon but this was definitely delicious and crispy!! I love crispy!!! Yes to this! Risotto is also on point. Warm bread is always a nice touch. read more

The seafood pasta was okay, and the spinach Fozzoletti was delish but a somewhat small portion. The dessert and coffee were delish but the coffee took a very long time to come out. The servers were all a bit... odd except for the young lady who was our main server since she was friendly and attentive. Not her fault the machine around her wasn't well oiled. The outdoor seating could use some bug repellants as well as more stable tables on the uneven sidewalk. Folks might argue that's what gives it "charm" but it's not charming when food and drink are falling off the table with awkward seating. One server even asked us to keep the glass bottle of water on the ground because the table was so tiny. Management needs to make an update there. If all those issues are fixed, I'd give it a better rating. read more

One of the best restaurants in Montclair. Just top notch. Pasta dishes and salads are highly recommended, as is the halibut.

Amazing food and great service! We were walk-in guests and got so lucky! We had the eggplant parm and veggie lasagna! So delish!!! Thank you for a great ambiance and vibe! read more

Cafe Giotto - Veggie lasagna - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This is a full service restaurant but has great coffee and a gifted barista. The cold antipasto is fresh, lean and not salty. They tend to you and keep the place clean. The look is European. There's plenty of al fresco seating as well as cozy indoor. They let you stay as long as you like. It can be pricey but is a good experience. I really enjoyed being there. There's nothing I would suggest they change. The bathroom is beautiful. They have some wonderful meals. Great atmosphere. A delight to the senses. I highly recommend this place. They care and it shows. read more

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Cute place, fast service. I ordered spaghetti Pomodoro- you have the option to choose what kind of pasta to match the sauce options. They brought complimentary bread with olive oil before the meal. The bread was very good quality, tasted fresh and I think they make it in house. It also looks like they bake a lot of great pastries in house. My meal arrived quickly and tasted great. This is real Italian style where the pasta is al denté, the tomatoes were very fresh. My only reason for giving this 4 stars instead of five is that the space is very small and kind of cramped. There were only 3 tables and for this kind of food, people want to dine in and not just take out. I'm guessing this is an economic decision as rent in Montclair is astronomical. Highly recommend this place if you're coming in an off hour with low foot traffic. read more

Cafe Giotto - Complimentary bread with olive oil - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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I finally found my absolute favorite dessert at Cafe Giotto in Montclair, NJ! Panna Cotta is a creamy vanilla custard that's time-consuming to make and hard to come by, so I have to get it whenever I see it on a menu (and I'd recommend you do, too!) Cafe Giotto made it perfectly, with a balsamic glaze, vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. Delicious dessert! read more

Cafe Giotto - Panna cotta dessert - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Fresh bread, fresh pasta , European nostalgia and quality in all the dishes. I was beyond impressed by the service and quality of cafe Giotto visiting with friends on a whim. From the main course to the desserts everything was on par in what we look for in great food. read more

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Great vibe; great people; all-around greatness at Cafe Giotto! A must go-to in Montclair. A little gem and a fantastic menu!

I came in for lunch and was excited to dine outside. The menu was small and interesting. I had the chicken parm panini and thought it was pretty good. The chicken was moist and very flavorful. The bread was a little too hard, but very tasty. Overall, good. The reason for the low rating is the extremely inattentive staff. I felt less than welcome despite being the only person there. No one checked back on me or asked if I needed anything. They were too busy on their phones or gossiping with each other. Be more professional please! read more

Very, very good, reasonably priced, BYO place. There's a bit of a wait for dinner but you can put your name in and grab some wine at Amanti Vino. My group really enjoyed Cafe Giotto and I will likely be back. read more

Café Giotto is the best around Montclair! Where can I begin- staff attentiveness to every detail is a plus- The dishes are simple, full of flavor ( I mean you can taste the food you are eating and not the added seasoning) "inigualable" fresh! read more

Oh. Em gee. This place is phenomenal. The rumors are true! This cozy little gem has the most delicious food. I ordered the gnocchi in pomodoro sauce which was little pillows of heaven. My husband ordered the lasagna which was one of the best bites of lasagna I've ever tried. We also tried their rice balls which were also delicious. I can't wait for my many trips to try other things on the menu read more

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Thank you for opening a new location!!!!!!! Where else would I possibly get the best lasagna?!! The Church St location is great. It's where that old coffee shop used to be. Indoors, there are small tables but also counter seating around the perimeter. Definitely good usage of space and maximizing their space. The menu is simple but that means you know that they have perfected everything, especially the lasagna which comes in a meat or veggie option. They have delicious fresh bread and they are very generous about giving you as much as you want. There's a display case of pastries which all look yummy. But I decided to get their coconut cake which was worth every calorie. Even the whipped cream was amazing. Staff is sooooooo friendly. Everyone is professional and hospitable. What a great experience to go back to Giotto, because I was definitely sad when I found out the Park St location closed. I will return!!!!!! read more

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Twelve words: Mini Pandoro covered with dark chocolate, and filled with Marsala Pastry Cream. That's all you need to know: So I am a big believer in fate. And in this case, she really knew what she was doing. You see, hubby had seen a YouTube video about this cute, admittedly claustrophobic af cafe, and really wanted to try it at some point. Then, while strolling in Montclair, we simply ***Yelp cliched phrase alert*** stumbled upon it. Just. Like. That. Hubby was beside himself. We'd already bought a ton of random treats elsewhere, but he just had to get his hands on that aforementioned Mini Pandoro. We tried it that evening. And all I can say is, "Mama mia!" The Pandoro component was like an uber fluffy, rich, eggy brioche, while the pastry cream summoned citrus flavors I couldn't quite pinpoint. And the dark chocolate glaze on top tied it all together. Heaven. Bottom line: I feel like I need to try more of the menu to give this five stars. And I look forward to doing just that. read more

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Everything here is delicious! You can't go wrong with eat- in or takeout . Soups great, sandwiches are outstanding on homemade bread. Eggplant appetizer is light and full of flavor read more

Consistently excellent. A go to place for quality Italian and homemade dishes. Highlights include gnocchi or spaghetti alla chitarra with any of their sauces - we love the bolognese and pesto. Spaghetti frutta di mare is awesome. Bread is also just great. read more

Pasta was out of this world. Freshly made pasta was amazing. Truly made a difference. The service was great and very friendly. The house focaccia appetizer is a must try read more

Cafe Giotto - Bolognese cavatelli pasta - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Always delicious food. Super high quality ingredients with excellent preparation. Good service. I love going for lunch in nice weather so that I can sit outside. It is very tiny inside and I don't live close enough for take out to be convenient. read more

Great and fast service, great food. This is one of the amazing restaurants in Montclair, NJ. Manager Jo was attentive,fast,accommodating, and very friendly.He was very accurate on our wait time. Anna served us our food. She is a happy, kind and super knowledgeable person! She made our meal and our experience there a pleasant Italian journey! A very lovely, cozy joint. Everybody from the owner to the servers, waiters, chef is happy. And joyful. I can almost say our dinner was a spiritual, joyful ritual. Thank you Giotto.. read more

Gem in Montclair! Super cute small Italian cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, gelato, and desserts. Everything here is made from scratch all sauces, pastas, desserts, and gelato. You can eat in, but the seating is limited. Right now it's only takeout due to the Coronavirus epidemic. It's family owned, and the owner and his family are from Italy. Everybody is so warm and welcoming! They are so sweet and generous with customers too! They gave me a bombolini con crema which is an Italian donut stuffed with pastry creme on the House. The last time I went they threw in an onion focaccia bread which was really nice of them! The guy that takes your order is really nice too and helpful. He will gladly go over the specials for dinner, desserts, and what house made gelato specials they have that day. So far I had the onion focaccia bread which was very good! The eggplant Parmesan appetizer was EXCELLENT, and I highly recommend you order it! Their red sauce is so flavorful and delicious! I also had the black truffle and ricotta tortellini which was AMAZING! You have to try that too! The pizza margarita I thought was good! The spaghetti alla chittara was very good, and the seafood in it was so fresh! For desserts I had the flourless chocolate brownie topped with powered sugar, chocolate gelato, and the bombolini con crema all were very good! I highly recommend dining in or taking out at Cafe Giotto! read more

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