Wow. Chef Chen is such a great addition not only to walnut street but also to the sushi restaurants…read morein Montclair. We can in with my daughter on a Saturday night and although we made reservations, there were plenty of tables available. The ambiance was very relaxed and the servers were so friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. At the end of our dinner, the offered my 5 yr old a complimentary dessert. We have found our new sushi spot! About a week later we ordered delivery from here and that was delicious too! Highly recommend!

This review is about more than food l! First time I went there, I was admittedly, in a crappy mood…read more Before I left I tried to pin together a dress that stopped fitting years ago (with my grandmother's brooch). I've had the pin for about 40 years and who knows how long she'd had it before me. First time at this restaurant in a meh kind of mood. Asking for an egg that wasn't on the menu, asking for togarashi spice ... it was almost closing time I was hangry. I felt a lot better after eating their warm delicious soup. I went across the way for a beer at Montclair brewery which never disappoints either and the carnival (yay montclair). I went home just to realize that the dress rebelled and the pin fell off (no shade on the funnel cake). I retraced my steps but pretty much knew it was a lost cause. But the pin meant so much to me so I decided I would call around on the very off off off chance anyone would have found it. The brewery didn't have it, my car, my lawn, the carnival was a mess, what are the odds? I certainly would not have left it at the restaurant because I was just sitting there. But why not call right? Guess what?! Ken- at Chef Chef was so happy when I called "I remember you! I found your pin in the bathroom! It's here! " Welp 12 hours later I'm standing here before they open today -- all smiles they opened the door and handed me, all wrapped up in plastic wrap, my grandmother's pin.

We had an incredible meal here tonight. Pizza, pasta, sausage and peppers... all fantastic. The…read moreprices are very fair and the service is pretty wonderful. It hasn't been on my radar but now will be our go to neighborhood place.

Went early Saturday evening without a reservation, never been here. Wish I had! Wife and I…read moretotally enjoyed our dinner. My wife had the rigitoni and meatballs and really enjoyed. The gnocchi i had was very good. Service was excellent. Definitely going back

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.

Try the chicken parm Try the espresso martinis…read moreTry the fried calamari Try the ceasar salad Try the berries and cream Try the dirty martinis Try the straccatella soup Try the stuffed artichoke Try the fresh pasta Try the seafood dishes Try the veal Try the Sunday Sauce!! Try everything!!!!

I've been going to this restaurant since it opened and last night I had one of the finest meals…read moreI've ever had there. And that's saying something!!

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.

This place is attached to a bookstore (Watchung Bookseller) next door. I have nothing negative to…read moresay. The food was fresh and delicious, and the people were friendly and helpful with everything. We sat outside because the weather was fantastic, and they delivered the food to us and picked us up afterward. The Vietnamese coffee was seriously the best I have ever tasted anywhere, and the staff was extremely friendly. Let's say I had a "CHAIR" incident outside, and the staff did not hesitate to come out and correct it on the spot. I really enjoyed the fresh and exciting take on the food I ordered and felt it was well worth the meager cost and a lot more.

I spontaneously popped into Banh Voyage after browsing books right next door at Watchung…read moreBooksellers. I ordered the vegetarian banh mi, which was delicious, along w/ the shrimp summer rolls. Unfortunately, I was told that the Vietnamese iced coffee cannot be made less sweet, since it's made ahead of time. Overall, the food was great for the price, I loved the vibe, and the space was clean and neat. I would come here again!

My daughter surprised me with this Tony's Boys tuna fish wrap, fantastic! From the moment I…read moregrabbed the cold bag, I knew this tuna was freshly prepared and taste great Needless to say, it was heavenly well prepared with fresh lettuce, tomato, and wheat wrap. I will be back Jack! Awesome staff with order on time. Show me sandwich deli.

Ordered delivery for their goldmill cheesesteak sandwich with two extra cheese options in addition…read more What in the world? Minimal meat for the price and didn't even include the extra cheese I paid for or hardly any cheese for the sandwich. it Had less amount of meat or cheese even with paying extra than a Jersey Mikes chain of sandwich. This is the saddest cheesesteak ever

Fat Fish Taco continues to be a winner! Recently, we…read morestopped in for dinner. We enjoyed Mexican Coca Colas, the freshest Guacamole w/Homemade Chips and Chicken and Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos. Our server Mike was great! Extras: Restaurant is clean. Parking- On the street and backlot. Has takeout and delivery.

The food was served quickly, and everything arrived fresh and hot. On Taco Tuesday, they offer…read morecomplimentary rice and beans, which was a nice addition to the meal. The shrimp tacos were generously portioned and well seasoned, while the fish was fresh and flavorful. Overall, a solid choice for casual, well-prepared tacos.

We recently check out one of Montclair's hottest new restaurants: Sam's Table. Chef Sam is one of…read morethe most talented young chefs around. He and his team create a brand-new tasting menu every month, so there's always something fresh, creative, and exciting to try. Perfect for tasting-menu newbies and seasoned foodies alike. Intimate, welcoming, and ideal for date nights, celebrations, or private events. Follow them on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest menus. Check out our full visit here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUMk-z-jdBA/?igsh=eDZiNmYyZng0dzJ6

We were excited to try Sam's table after walking past the charming and quaint looking restaurant…read moreand reading the excellent reviews. The ambiance was lovely and the service was friendly and attentive. The tasting menu offered a choice of 2 options and consisted of 4 courses. They ran out of the lobster for a second course people seemed to enjoy and offered a cauliflower dish. When we explained that none of us were excited about cauliflower they offered us a tasty brioche toast with mushroom and chicken liver. The first course was yummy- a tofu with a crunchy chili and crispy veggies. Unfortunately the rest of the courses were bland and lackluster. The crudo with melon tasted fishy and the white fish did not work with the melon. The mains were just ok- we had the chicken and halibut. The desert was pretty good. The chef came by to say hello and asked how everything way- it was impossible to say delicious even though he seemed young and enthusiastic and I really wanted him to succeed.