La Cucina Piccola

(51 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place is so good. Everyone we eat in or do take out, the food is fresh, tasty, and piping hot…read more Everything we had tonight was excellent. Did not remember to take pictures of the fried calamari and garlic bread, as we ate them all in a short time. Service was not bad. The kitchen/cook deserves all the praise. Highly recommend!

Pasta Flavio: where it's not all about the Flavor, for better or worse…read more To be fair, this order was takeout, so the judgment is mainly on the food, and nothing for the ambiance. Service was on time, order was done correctly... we _think_. To be clear: * Don't rely on the menu descriptions. The alfredo sauce, for example, is not the creamy texture you're used to. It's cheesy bits in oil. Not bad, but not what I was expecting. And "truffles" were invisible - just the oil, not shreds of mushroom. * Compared to my favorite local establishment, The Pasta Shop in Denville, the pasta is a noticeable step lower in texture. There are fewer varieties of pasta here than the Shop, but on the other hand, much more customizable plates. The Pasta Shop is set up where you can order from their standard menu or their daily specials, withhold an item if you're allergic. Here at Flavio, you can choose your meat(s), sauce(s), toppings (up to 7, and then I imagine you can choose more at a cost). And you get a lot of meat - my chicken was hidden in the photo, but stirring turned it all up. And it wasn't too salty, and nicely grilled. But the other toppings, you get less. My arrabiata pepper was shredded in very sparse amounts. Struggled to find other veggies. Only a few garlic cloves, tho nicely roasted. Verdict? Will sacrifice quantity (of what can be ordered) for quality and stick with The Pasta Shop.

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Mama Dag’s Seafood & Pasta Bar

All the food was very good. Seafood was fresh and all pasta…read morewell seasoned Server was nice but slow and took a while to initially get to us. Drinks were ok but took forever to get. Website said live music on the day we went but when we got their host said they don't do that anymore. The biggest issue was the house next door (15 feet from doors of kitchen) had very big rats running around. Like a family of rats that didn't seem fazed by the daylight or people. I'm not saying the place has them but after seeing that it was hard to eat outside. Would like to give another shot because the food itself was good.

Came here for a birthday dinner with family. They have outdoor and indoor seating. We chose to sit…read moreinside. It's small & intimate inside with a bar area in the corner. The food was tasty and the portion sizes were good. I tried the nightmare on bourbon and the Dracula's kiss cocktail. The bartender was definitely heavy handed lol. You definitely get bang for your buck with those cocktails. The hostess and waitor were really nice. My niece was very hyper and asking for a lot of things & my waitor was so patient and understanding with her. They have their own parking lot and you can do street parking as well.

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La Rocca Osteria

(195 reviews)

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Go to the restaurant minimum once a month and there's a reason…read more Quality of the food is one of the best in north jersey along that's a BYOB MUST TRY

hands down the best food in Montclair. i have been here several times and each time its always…read moregreat. i have been trying to work through the menu, but its hard not to order the lasagna, its just that good. it is always busy but never cramped or crowded. being byob is great and there is a liquor store not far away. highly recommended

Entrance

Amaretto Crunch Gelato

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Tuna Tartare

Julio's Restaurant

The service and drinks were very good. Dinner was very blah. Clams Casino had no taste. The…read morechicken special I had was so bland. The veal bolognese was just a cutlet with cheese.

my wife and I have been loyal customers for over forty years and Julio never disappoints! The…read moreambience is nothing to get excited about but the food is consistently excellent.

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Primavera

La Primavera is a hidden gem…read more I found them by accident when I was a simple guy who just went to Fridays before seeing a movie. Well, Fridays shutdown and La Primavera was there to step in. I've gone there by myself many times, and will continue to do so. It's simply an amazing restaurant. Don't believe me? Go in and just have the Rock Shrimp. That alone will reel you in. Everyone I've taken here adores the restaurant, the food, the staff. It's simply one of the greatest local restaurants you'll be happy to have finally discovered.

I have been going to Primavera for many years. The menu has many options for appetizers but the…read moreclams oreganata are the best my family and friends have ever had! The service is exceptional - Alberto and Segundo always make us feel welcome. The ambiance is very comforting and homey. The food is excellent and portions are sizable and affordable. The wine list and bar offer plenty of options.

Pork chop Giambona

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Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen

4.8

(110 reviews)

3.7 mi

Nice family restaurant. Food is consistently good. Particularly love the Braised Short Rib, Chicken…read moreAngelina and the Calamari. Either come with a big appetite or enjoy leftovers for the following day (still delicious!). I usually go for the latter because I have to have desert, Tiramisu or Cannoli - so good. I don't think we have ordered anything here we didn't like. Pizzas are amazing, too. The thin crust and the tasty marinara sauce is yummy. Plus we can bring our own wine. Reasonable prices. Not to mention service is the best, very attentive. They all work as a team. You feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. I am glad we live close to this restaurant and easily order take out or eat here.

Liked this place because of the homey atmosphere, but I recently heard they closed down..Hope its…read morenot true

Very cozy bar area... you can byo and enjoy a beautiful meal.

Homemade Manicotti...

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In case anyone was wondering the steak here is juicy, tender... phenomenal. There was not one piece of gristle on this meat.

Star Tavern

My friends were visiting out of state and had this place bookmarked to try. We drove 50 minutes to…read moreget there and I think it was worth the drive. They were packed when we got there but we didn't have to wait long to get a seat. What we ordered: - Buffalo Wings - Mozzarella Sticks - French Fries - Regular Pizza - Regular Pizza with Pepperoni - White Clam Pizza - Old School Everything Pizza without Anchovies The food came out piping hot and everything we got was good. The wings were crispy and had a lot of sauce. We all enjoyed the pizzas even though bar style isn't our favorite. The only thing to note is my friend ordered a Blue Moon beer and never got it even though she even reminded them again. By the time the meal ended she was too full for a beer anyways. Honestly we don't even know if we got charged for it because we didn't examine the receipt before we paid by cash. Besides that everything went well and we would recommend this place.

I visited the Star Tavern on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch and enjoyed the food and service…read more My wife and I shared a garlic bread with mozzarella and a pizza (half 3 cheese/half white spinach) and even though the pizza is very thin it was more than enough food for us so keep that in mind if you go with multiple people and each one decides to order a pizza. Note that depending on the toppings you can order 2 different ones (half/half) but it's not available for all toppings. Pizza was tasty, I'd rate it a 8.5/10, I just wish it had a little more cheese. Garlic bread was also pretty good. I had 2 Coors light draft ($5.50 each) and my wife had a ginger ale ($3.00 and refill was free). They should offer some happy hour specials during weekdays. Service was good and waitresses were friendly. There are some tables and booths in addition to bar stools. There's a small parking lot so during peak hours you might need to find street parking.

There are some tables and booths

Buffalo wings

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It's good if you're in the area

Turanos Pizza Kitchen

4.0

(172 reviews)

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Another great Calabrese Pie from Turano's! Fresh mozzarella,…read more'nduja sausage, roma tomatoes, creamy ricotta with imported Calabrian chili peppers and an extra drizzle of the chili oil, topped with a generous amount of caramelized onions. Spicy and cool at the same time. This is a serious contender for one of the best (and most creative) pizzas I've had in NJ. As always, the staff is great and the food is always ready when you arrive to pick it up. I do miss the sweet and spicy Asian chicken pinwheels though. Those were great. (hint hint).

Turano's is my local go to and honestly, I'm lucky to have it. Their slice varieties are endless,…read moreoften offering two dozen or more choices. Always fresh and amazing. The only issue I have is trying to decide what I'm in the mood for; no easy task given the over the top choices. Food is also excellent with large portions and more than fair prices. Their stuffed rigatoni with vodka sauce is the stuff of local legend and is more than enough to feed you a couple of times, if not more. Delivery is also prompt and courteous. Turano's is THE choice for pizza in my area. Go there, enjoy and tell Dave I sent you. Kudos.

Drunken Grandma slice

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Bella Italia

This place has been around for a long time for a reason. Their service, food and old school…read moreambience is always amazing. My table ordered Mozzarella En Carozza to share then Veal Parm, Chicken Savoy and Shrimp scampi ending with the Lemoncello cake and Cappuccino. Please don't overlook their home crafted cocktails and great wine selection. Can't wait to go back. Ciao Bella Italia!!!

TAKEOUT REVIEW:…read more Last week, my husband picked up dinner for us from Bella Italia. We ordered eggplant parmesan dinners to-go, one with a salad and the other with pasta. So tasty! The dinner comes with bred and butter. We had leftovers for the next day (eggplant still holds and is still delicious). I called in the order over phone. My husband picked up the order and paid at the restaurant. On the phone and in person, they are friendly and nice. Bella Italia is a gem for locals!

Inside decor

Cannoli

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Marra's Italian Specialties

3.7

(38 reviews)

0.0 mi

We received our appetizers and finished them. Server never took our entree order because she was…read moretoo busy putting away utensils. I was seated with my back to the server's station, and the 2 servers were having a conversation while slamming the utensils in the tray I couldn't even hear my tables conversation. and the worst was the server poked me in my back several times I was livid. To the owner of this restaurant please move the server's station out of the dining room.

Food is great ,old school days love it.Service could use a little more attention.And the Ambiance…read moreis like being at home.

We also had some delicious fresh bread and butter and some pickled carrots, a great accompaniment to start...

Hot honey calamari

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Stella

Came here on a week day for a late lunch with friends. We started off with a beet salad and rice…read moreballs in an alfredo sauce. Both were good. For our meals - I had chicken franchese (came with roasted baby carrots and mashed potatoes). my friends had chicken on the bone with brussel sprouts and I think potatoes (don't remember the name of the dish), and rigatoni short rib. Oh baby... the food was very good, lots of flavor, nice sized portions, and typically priced. We all took some of our meal home, it was that much. We didn't have dessert, but I had coffee (very bitter, took 2 sips and pushed it away) and one friend had an espresso (this was good). To be fair, our server offered to get me a fresh cup, but I declined. It's still a cute place and service was good (so sorry for forgetting her name!) I would definitely come back.

I really want to give this place five stars, but I've had mixed experiences in terms of service. I…read morehad Angela the first time I went here and she was excellent. She was friendly, but professional and knew the menu well. However, other times the service has been very short. The food is good! We really enjoyed the arancini in the cacio e pepe sauce. Absolutely delicious. The campanelle vodka is amazing too. The sauce is delicious and the pasta is perfect for the sauce. My mom got the house-made cavatelli which was more soup like and she didn't love it. Just personal preference here. We both enjoyed the cheesecake! We loved that they give pizza bread before the meal. We don't love that they only do slices of pizza for lunch if you want to dine-in. Their slices are $5.00 and in my humble opinion, not the best. My mom loved their pepperoni. I had their white and grandma. White was disappointing, grandma was decent, but nothing to write home about. In my review, I would have overlooked some things to give them five stars, but the service is really a mixed bag. One of the servers mansplained what a Sicilian slice was to me. Overall, would recommend but ask for Angela.

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Expresso coffee.

Manhattan Bagel

Ditch Panera! The bagels at this Manhattan Bagel location are out of this world! I am always…read moreimpressed by how large the bagels are without sacrificing taste or otherwise quality. Even better than the bagels? The staff are so sweet and very much reflect warmth, even when it's almost closing time on a Saturday (I am ashamed to say that is the time I usually stop by). The manager, Vianey, is so kind, and the conversations I have had with her, although short, have been wonderful. Back to the bagels-- have you ever had a FRENCH TOAST BAGEL?? It exists! It's dessert for breakfast, but not in the typical sugar crash when you get to the office type of breakfast. I've attached some pictures I took of the french toast bagel. I believe they knead the dough with streaks of sugar and goodness without over-doing it. Chef's kiss. I also do have to note that they wrap their bagels very well, and it will not stain the inside of your purse (this has happened to me at other places before and I am not a fan of dirtying my purse for breakfast). There are also plenty of tables and food and drink options that are not bagels like muffins, pastries, cookies, a myriad of flavors of juice and lemonade, coffee, and a huge variety of bagel sandwiches which I have yet to try, but I will be taking myself on a solo date here when the weather gets warmer, and I will have to restrain myself from buying the whole menu.

Manhattan makes a Mean Breakfast Bagel Sandwich!! Their sign says "Freshly Boiled and Baked Every…read moreDay Since 1987" so they must be doing something right over here. And to me that's obviously the case. My Taylor Ham, Egg, Cheese, with Avocado on an Everything Bagel Sandwich was dynamite deliciousness. Loaded with fresh tasty ingredients and that firm yet soft Bagel was the perfect foundation for this handheld masterpiece. Gotta also add that I was totally impressed with how all the toppings had held on throughout the entire session. They offer a Freshly Brewed Coffee Station where customers can make their own cup exactly how they want it. I've always preferred this method over someone else making my cup and adding way too much sugar or creamer. No thanks, just show me where the cups are and I'll take it from here Lol. Service is friendly fast and efficient, my order was ready as soon as I finished making my perfectly blended cup of 100% Arabican Bean Brew. You'll find lots of parking available plus easy access to and from Eagle Rock Ave and Eisenhower Parkway. Come And Get Your Bagel Munch On!!

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Cindy A.

6 years ago

Had yet another lovely evening at La Cucina Piccola. We were a group of seven for a birthday dinner and it couldn't have been better. We had the outdoor space to ourselves, there was a brand new heater for when it got a little chilly and the food, as always, was delicious. This is truly my favorite place for Italian food. read more

Al R.

8 years ago

Pleasant atmosphere great service! The food is fabulous! For appetizer we had the meatballs over creamy risotto just phenomenal and I had the pappardelle with lamb bolognese really delicious and my wife had the sirloin steak very good. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sheannen R.

9 years ago

Nothing better than finding a warm cozy place on a cold Monday night with delicious food & amazing service! Must try this new Italian restaurant in Roseland. read more

Hannah S.

7 years ago

Been coming here for a year now, food and service never disappoint. Their burrata is a must try as is the steak giambot

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