Made a reservation for 9:30pm this past Friday night. I was surprised they would take a…read morereservation that late but they did. The food was very good, just disappointed with the service. We were at the opening of the Montclair Film Festival, so the earliest we could get there was 9:30. after a couple of really good Apps, we had the Chicken Parm which was very good but somewhat dry. The portion is big and well worth the $29 but there was no sauce on the plate. I asked the waitress for some extra sauce on the side and she told me the kitchen was cleaning up and she couldn't get it for me. I asked her to please double check and she was not happy at all, bigtime dirty look. Within 1 minute she was back with the sauce, I'm guessing it was not too difficult for her to get. We also asked for some extra bread and she told me it was to late they ran out, which I'm doubting based on her answer to my sauce request. Seemed they were rushing to get out because it was late. If they couldn't handle a my requests they should not take a reservation for so late. I will go back because the food was good however, I hope the service and attitude is better.

We found Luigino's Parmigiano while looking for a local BYOB for an easy Saturday date night, and…read moreit turned out to be such a pleasant surprise. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, with both indoor and outdoor dining, but they were expecting us for our reservation and seated us right away. The front-of-house staff was warm, friendly and even remembered my husband from when he called to make the reservation. The food was the standout. I ordered the short rib, which arrived with quite the presentation, a huge bone topped with incredibly tender, shaved short rib and mixed vegetables. It was delicious and the portion was enormous. I shared some with my husband at dinner, took the rest home, and we still managed to turn the leftovers into an omelet a couple of days later! My husband ordered the double-thick pork chop and loved it. We also shared the fried shrimp and calamari appetizer, and both the marinara and aioli were excellent. One small area for improvement would be helping the younger waitstaff become a little more comfortable guiding guests through the menu. When we asked for recommendations and what dishes the restaurant was especially known for, it took a little prompting before we got to Parmigiano. Our server was perfectly nice. It just would have elevated the experience to have someone confidently say, "This is what we do exceptionally well, and here's what I recommend." Overall, though, we had exactly the kind of evening we needed. We brought a bottle of wine, relaxed, talked, enjoyed the atmosphere and genuinely felt like we had gotten away for a while. Our bill came in at the $100 range, and we left completely satisfied. Great food, generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere and excellent value. We'll absolutely return.

For 20+ years, La Rocca Osteria is consistently the best Italian restaurant in Montclair. From…read morethe moment I arrive, I feel like I am back in Italy having dinner at a top-line Trattoria in Florence. Every entree is delicious and plentiful, and the service is very attentive. Bravo Robert and Caroline for creating a five-star restaurant that is always a special evening for our family!

La Rocca Osteria is a fabulous restaurant that rivals some of my favorite restaurants in Italy…read more Owner Rob constantly creates specials that are so unique and taste incredible. My latest example would be the Beef Cheeks that I had last night. They were so tender and the flavor was better than the same dish I had in Sardinia Italy earlier this year. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys tremendous Italian food that never disappoints and always satisfies.

Brilliant first experience at Boschetto and will be back…read more Upon arrival, was greeted by Ryan - who i believe was the manager or owner. He graciously explained the format of how orders are taken and detailed the menu. The was a little hiccup in our food being delivered and he came to the table to apologize which meant a lot to us as we were on a scheduled. The food was good and tasted fresh. We had a pasta and pizza (sorry no photos) and neither disappointed. We arrived around 6pm on a Thursday and it wasn't too crowded but it stared to fill up closer to 7pm. Will def be back!

Always driven by this place - even idled in front of this place for several minutes while stopped…read moreat the train crossing - and I'm only just now visiting. Service is counter service to order with runners and bussers bringing plates out to and clearing your table. BYOB with the liquor store down a block just in case you forget - they bring you an ice bucket for your wine if needed. After ordering, you seat yourself at one of the tables inside or luck out with lovely early autumn weather on the patio. They have plenty of specials to choose from and a healthy selection of pizzas, platters, shared plates, and pastas. My only complaint was the awkward waiting to order and be sat at a table if you're waiting for 2/6 folks in your party but there are plenty of open tables both inside and out. Would definitely come again for a quick bite with a bottle on the patio while the weather is nice.

As my original review indicates, we have eaten here multiple times, which we continue to do. We…read moretypically dine out at least once to twice a week and this is always one of the regular places we choose because the food and service are consistently above average to excellent. This review is from our meal on August 30, 2026. While the menu has been changed from time to time, it does not happen frequently. However, there are often a variety of special additions. One item on the menu we have ordered in every visit is the shrimp appetizer, which I mentioned in my original review. It used to be called shrimp arrabbiata. Now it's called garlic shrimp (according to the online menu, but believe it's baked garlic shrimp on the actual menu). By any name it's not to be missed. I believe it used to be 8 shrimps, which at some point was trimmed to 7 shrimps). The size are large to near jumbo, easily more than a single bite, easily U-25, but maybe not quite U-15 sized. The sauce is so good it's worth finishing with the consistently delicious warm rolls being used to soak up every last drop, or spooned out of the bowl like soup. It's spicy, but not overpowering. This is a must order for shrimp lovers. I usually order one of the many house-pastas. My wife is usually ordering one of the fresh fish offerings. The scallops are a hit too, as is the risotto, though I still nix the chorizo, which I'm typically then rewarded with extra crab. The service is very accommodating in every respect, willing to make every reasonable adjustment. Desserts are typically good, but also typical to all Italian eateries. They used to have a must-have mousse concoction that disappeared after a while. That was a mistake, as it was exceptional.

Decided to finally check this place off my list and had dinner with a couple of friends on a random…read moreTuesday night. Kind of feels like we ordered half the menu but we just couldn't decide what to get so we got a little bit of everything. Our server was nice and fairly attentive. He explained the specials and would come by every so often to make sure everything was okay. The food was delicious. Some standouts were the ravioli appetizer, very delicious and the rigatoni with truffle butter, which was a special, was also a favorite of mine. I would say the food was a little bit on the saltier side and maybe they could tone that down a bit. Other then that, laid back spot. Good food.

Had dinner here a few weeks ago and WOW Montclair really is not giving up its title for best food…read morecity anytime soon. We're still slowly working our way through local spots, and Brick + Dough was highly recommended to us. We started with garlic knots, bread, and fries, and honestly... 10/10 across the board. Everything was SO good. The fries especially are still living rent free in my head. We then split three pizzas, all of which were seriously incredible. The perfect balance of cheese, sauce, and crust, just absolutely nailed. We ended the night with cookies and ice cream, and I can confidently say this place will be seeing me again very, very soon. It might even end up replacing our current go-to pizza spot...

We came here for a dinner date with some friends and their dog. They were able to accommodate us…read moreoutside to be able to have the dog with us, which was very nice as we always look for outdoor spaces to be able to bring our furry friends. The service was nice, especially because even though we were the only table sitting outside, they were consistently coming out to make sure we were doing OK and had everything we needed. We ordered some garlic knots, which were good, it just seemed a little bit pricey to charge for the marinara sauce separately, which was not really outstanding nor something special, so I would recommend you skip it. We also ordered the chicken vodka Parm pie which was very good. The chicken was very crispy and the pizza was still delicious the next day when we had the leftovers. One of her friends is allergic to gluten, so it was very nice that they were able to accommodate for her. I do wanna point out that we have been to many places that offer gluten-free options and this is the first one I've been to that does charge you extra to make a gluten-free. In terms of price, it is very similar to the other places in Montclair but they do provide very good service and the ambience both outside and inside is very nice.

A fantastic spot to dine in Montclair! The oysters were the best I've ever had, and the fettuccine…read morewas absolutely incredible. The restaurant is busy, but that's only because the food is so good! The staff are attentive and make sure you have everything you need.

I give this place 4 stars. We started off with the Seafood Platter that had super tender calamari,…read moresquid, scallops, and shrimp, all cooked to perfection and kept very simple- no breading, served with lemons on the side. Our friend had the Salmon, which she said was very good, I had the Lobster Fettucine which was also delicious, and my husband had the Steak Papardelle that he enjoyed very much. The best part of the meal was that Seafood Platter though- to me, the mark of a great restaurant is one that does not overcook squid or calamari. Not an easy feat, in my opinion. It was quite pricey, but it is BYOB so that will help to cut down on the cost. Definitely worth trying!

10/05/2026 I (we) love anything "Robbie Felice" puts in…read morefront of us. We have visited 3 of his restaurants and it's clear this man has a flair for putting really great meals in front of you. This was only our second time visiting PR, but I'm sure it won't be our last. We hesitated coming because with our first time the music was a bit loud and with my hearing loss in one ear, just messes with my head. This time (my birthday) we were the first to arrive and had our choice of seating and the music was at a very nice level. Our server, Anijan (sp?) convinced us to try the 5 course Omakase, (chef's choice) although my wife and I had discussed the possibility before we came. I was a little afraid I would leave hungry, but that wasn't the case. Portions are not huge, but we were well satisfied when we left. I can't remember the all the finer points of these 5 wonderful dishes, but they were as follows: Porcini mushroom arancini, unagi gnocchi, shrimp scampi, porcini rubbed hanger steak with grilled fingerling potatoes and finally bao bun Zeppolis or mochi ice cream. (one of each) I was pleased that the room was at nice level of noise, but like I said, we were early on a Monday night. Anijan our server was very attentive and explained the wonderful dishes as they came out. This is a BYOB, which we love and will definitely help bring us back again, very soon.

First off I love this chef\owner's work. I've tried all his places here in NJ…read more that being said pastaRAMEN is very good, but now we're getting to a point where it's more about the VIBE than anything else. Don't get me wrong, the food we all tried here was good to excellent, but maybe we're headed into the direction of "the scene" rather than what we came there to do ( EAT!) and this is a BYOB so no cocktails or wine\beer program to talk about here. Great concept and a new FOODIE term out there " Wafu-Italian" which is a meld between Japanese & Italian ( heck, someone had to eventually invent it ) Street parking and a huge parking garage about 1 block away. There is no sign during the day at this restaurant; at night an overhead spotlight beams the name on the sidewalk; Considering the street # ( 13) is painted to blend in with the facade, we walked past the place 3 times before realizing this was it......Really? Is that supposed to make it seem like a "speakeasy \ in-the-know" kind of place. ( Hope not, it's pretentious if it was) Staff was great. Our waitress ( from Boston) was super helpful & friendly. Ambience is "city vibe". Splashes of paint here & there with plenty of black painted walls & Asian accents. (I personally am not a fan of bathrooms that are so blacked out anything could be in there with you..it's about maintaining a clean environment) THE FOOD---We tried many apps & entrees; Keep in mind the menu is altered frequently. I attached a pic of one from mid-August. Portions are fair\healthy. You'll be full, not stuffed. APPS...... -The Cucumber Salad is one of the freshest, best items on the menu. -The Porcini ( mushroom) rice-balls were ok; but not at 5 small ones for $40 -The clams on focaccia bread was very good. Need more focaccia for dunking! The sauce was killer! -The cacio & pepe Gyoza ( dumplings), just "meh". ENTREES... --the Miso Cod; is a dish I just love; very good example here --Hanger Steak Carbonara was good, nice mashed potatoes --Wagyu short rib also a "good" choice. ( yes, I mean JUST good) --the brothless Ramen Shrimp Scampi was the winner here. An excellent pasta dish full of flavor. Great choice. DESSERT... not here....plenty of coffee shops, etc in Montclair within walking distance. We were told no coffee ( only tea) and only 1 dessert ( a bao bun confection with Nutella & powdered sugar). How boring ! No coffee? Never heard of such a thing. and isn't EVERYONE doing a version of zeppoles in Nutella sauce these days. Really disappointed in this. Let's hope a few tweaks brings this new Felice outpost inline with some of the other restaurants he has.

Got off to a great start with the bread that was served was excellent, reminded me of Vitiello's…read moreand the butter, yes the butter served with the bread was outstanding!. Was not busy and service was very good. Was seated right away. Eggplant parm appetizer was some of the best I have had. Entrees were also delicious, my wife got the Skirt Steak special and I got the Snapper risotto special. Also they have Affogato for desert! Highly recommend and we mist definitely be back. Nice ambience and there are only like 20 tables so the ambience is upscale but comfortable.

Bucco is a true gem, and everyone I bring here falls in love with it and can't wait to come back…read more It's a small Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and incredibly friendly, welcoming staff. The food is amazing, and they always offer several daily specials which makes choosing a dish delightfully difficult. Their tiramisu is outstanding, and according to my friend, it's one of the best she's ever had. This has become the best girls night place and a plus is they are also BYOB.

I have been using yelp for most of my adult life, and hardly if ever write a review. But Matthew's…read morechicken parm is the best in NJ and worth a post

In my adult years, I've developed a real affinity for classic, old school Italian restaurants,…read moreespecially the kind of places that have been around forever, have stories in the walls, and maybe, just maybe, had a little mob following back in the day. There's just something about them that you can't recreate. Yesterday, my buddies and I were supposed to hit The Belmont Tavern, but they were closed for the week. Rather than scrap the plan, we pivoted to Matthew's Italian Restaurant at the suggestion of one of the guys in the crew. What a great find. We were pleasantly surprised that an old school spot like this had somehow escaped us all these years. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for, the staff was awesome, and most importantly, the food delivered. We came out swinging with Clams Oreganata, Meatballs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Mozzarella Carrozza, and two different types of Ravioli. Needless to say, the table filled up pretty quickly. For dinner, most of the crew went with either the Veal Parm or Chicken Parm. A nice touch is that they'll do the parm with vodka sauce if you want to switch things up. I went with the steak special and had absolutely no regrets. Dessert was on point too, but I'll leave a little something to your imagination. Great food, great service, great old school atmosphere, and exactly the kind of Italian restaurant I'm always looking to discover. Matthew's is officially on our list now. We'll definitely be back soon.

First time dining at this adorable restaurant. The decor is quaint, with well spaced tables…read more Service was top notch. Food was fantastic. From appetizers to dessert, we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. There was a slight hiccup with one of the entrees and they went above and beyond to make it right, in record time. The rock shrimp arriabiatta app was outstanding. Highly recommend Pappardelle. We will definitely return.

Visited 08/17/2025 It's been a while since my wife and I…read morecame here. Glad we stopped in again. My wife and I shared the salad capricciosa, my BIL & SIL shared the crab cake. Both apps were very good. I ordered the Short rib pappardelle, my wife the pork chop saltimbocca. Both dishes very very good. My SIL had the branzino (as usual) and my BIL had the stuffed pork chop Valdostano. We really enjoyed our meals... the service was very attentive and it's a BYOB. Easily recommendable.