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Luna Wood Fire Tavern

3.9 (322 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Italian, Bars
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Rice Balls
Patricia M.

This place is lively on a Friday night! What a fun atmosphere. Came here on an early Friday evening and was pleasantly surprised by the down to earth service and food. We started with the rice balls, and they were vegetarian and delicious. The vodka sauce on the side really sent us. We also got the mushroom ravioli which was rich and a bit earthy. We would love to come back here and try the pizza! This time we were full until the next day despite splitting the appetizer and entree. There was no wait but we got there just before it got packed so I would consider what time you're going.

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Cassy B.

Stopped in at Luna's for lunch with a friend. It was absolutely quiet - we had the place to ourselves. We got two pies and their rice balls. Everything was good but just a little underwhelming. The rice balls were probably my favorite, crispy and the sauce was good too. The pizzas were alright, I mean not bad by any means just not amazing. Service was great, mainly because we were the only ones there but overall a good lunch. Is there better pizza in nutley? Yes. Maybe I'll try their pastas next time and compare. I'll definitely give this place another try for dinner.

Alexander R.

Stopped in for a meal and a drink after conducting some business in Nutley, and wow what a great meal we had. I enjoyed some bruschetta, some beet salad, and the best Philly cheesesteak sandwich I ever had. They beat Philly hands down. The red peppers in the sandwich tasted amazing. The beet salad was absolutely delicious, made with lots of fresh beets. The best part though was the service, every employee works hard to please each and every customer, and they do it with a genuine smile. Our server Joe was awesome, he was attentive, gracious and polite. A real gentleman. The whole vibe of the place was cool. A great place to visit. I will be back!

Delicious steak sandwich
Elizabeth R.

Luna firewood tavern in Nutley NJ what a wonderful recommendation -food was very good ordered the eggplant rollitini -our server Joe amazing so attentive and friendly-drinks were very good too -desserts and coffee ended our dinner

Garlic Parm Wings & Waffle Fries
Deanna P.

The rice balls are to diie for!! My son ordered the garlic parm wings and sadly the garlic was beyond burnt (as you can see), and it ruined the wings. That won't stop me from ordering the rice balls!

Sean W.

Very friendly service today. The meatball sandwich tasted okay, unfortunately it was not hot, balls were a bit cold inside. The chicken Nutley Raider sandwich also was not hot enough and the prosciutto did not taste fresh. Three pizzas at a table next to us looked quite boring. We won't be back.

Donna V.

So I met my friend here for lunch. We shared the calamari with teriyaki. Calamari was tender with a bit of crispness. Very good. My friend had the Italian chicken sandwich. He stated it was pretty good ! So I saw they had a pork panini with Broccoli Rabe with provolone. ( Which is probably my favorite sandwich when made right). So my husband and I returned for dinner on the same day!! We ordered the potato, sausage and long hots as an appetizer. Excellent.... Very filling. Mozzarella sticks for the teen.. The pork panini was surprisingly delicious. The pork was sliced thin, seasoned perfectly, juicy with the correct amount of broccoli rabe and provolone. Paired with an Au jus sauce on the side!! Hubs ordered the Luna rib eye sandwich. He said it was good but tried my panini and said he should have ordered that instead. Service was great.. inside is very nice. Cool place to come hangout. Will definitely add to my rotation.

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Tiffany M.

Happy Sunday Adventurers! I was here last weekend to meet up with some friends in the area. We tried a variety of drinks--old fashioned, some sort of spritz, my first espresso martini and of course an extra dirty martini. I've been trying them at different places just see how they're made. The service was quick and efficient, really great vibe at the bar. I loved the steak crostini, the meat was cooked perfectly and tender with great flavor. I also ordered a special pizza from an older menu--it wasn't bad just very tart/acidic. I'd still recommend it I think if they added ricotta it would break all that up. I did not like the espresso martini, too sweet. I think that's how they are suppose to taste but I'd prefer less sweet more espresso. They host parties in the larger room next door so unless the doors closed you'll hear a lot of kids running/screaming. Parking wasn't too bad, but it was a Sunday and cold, you'll probably have a harder time on a different day. I'd like to come back here during a happy hour if they still offer it. I think it would be a good time with wine and pizza!

Homemade Mozzz
Suzanne M.

Wonderful atmosphere excellent bartender Alexis. I forgot the waiter's name. He was amazing. We were there Friday afternoon for lunch. We had a great time. The food is on point. Definitely will be back.

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the food was delicious. we ordered different versions of thr steaks. The ambiance was just as stated lively but not over crowded.

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Place has excellent service. The food is on point. Will definitely be a returning customer.

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Never had a bad meal from Luna. We generally order take out, but it is always hot and to the order. I highly recommend Luna!

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Ask the Community - Luna Wood Fire Tavern

Is the restaurant amenable to vegetarian accommodations? Ie) pesto pizza without the crumbled sausage.

Yes! You can change pizzas etc if you like! -Louie

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