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

The food and service was amazinggg!! The people were so sweet. The ambiance was . The food came out…read morequickly and was delicious . It was pretty cheap for such fresh food.

I honestly have no complaints about this restaurant. If I ever had to choose my last meal, I'd…read morehappily order it from this menu! Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Huge compliments to the chef and everyone in the kitchen for creating such an incredible dining experience. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and order the salmon with a citrus sauce and radishes. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm so glad I took the chance. The bright citrus flavors paired perfectly with the salmon, and the radishes added just the right amount of freshness and texture. I wouldn't change a single thing about the dish. The pasta was just as impressive. The sauce was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. It tasted like something my grandmother would have made from scratch--fresh, homemade pasta cooked with love. It had that comforting, homemade quality that makes a meal unforgettable. For dessert, I had the chocolate mousse, and it was phenomenal. It wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated. The texture was incredibly light, smooth, and airy, practically melting in my mouth with every bite. The service was just as wonderful as the food. Our waitress was kind, attentive, and genuinely pleasant throughout the meal, making the experience feel even more welcoming. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, with a modern, elegant aesthetic that creates the perfect atmosphere for a special evening. It's an ideal spot for date night, but I actually dined alone and enjoyed every minute of it. The ambiance was so relaxing that I never felt out of place. This is the kind of restaurant you keep thinking about long after you've left. Between the exceptional food, warm service, and beautiful atmosphere, I'll definitely be back.

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.

Laboratorio Kitchen was a BYOB Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Montclair. It was a…read morestunning space with sleek, modern furniture and walls adorned with vibrant, colorful artwork. The service was impeccable from the moment we arrived until the second that we left. From a food perspective, our meal initiated with a basket of some of the best rolls I had ever had. They were large, fluffy, and doughy with a hint of crispiness from a light toasting. We then shared the Veal and Beef Meatball, which was gigantic but still managed to have the ideal texture. It was also beautifully seasoned and served in what the chef called his "grandma's plum tomato sauce", which was divine! The sauce was thick and hearty, so when that was paired with pecorino cheese and basil oil, it really made for a fabulous dish. I even cut off a small piece to put inside my roll with a spoonful of sauce - chef's kiss! After that, we enjoyed some of the house-made pasta dishes, tasting each in a family-style format. The Squid Ink Bucatini was tossed with scallops, shrimp, and jumbo lump crab in a seafood tomato sauce. I did not love the briny finish to the sauce or that some of the scallops were chewy. The Tagliatelle with Duck Bolognese, tomatoes, and carrots was good, but I prefer my pomodoro sauce without the addition of a "light cream". Lastly, the special Spaghetti came with lobster, crab, and peas in vodka sauce. That one was definitely my favorite. While I do not love peas, the sauce was rich and flavorful. Across these last two dishes, I thought the pasta was a tad overcooked and could have been more al dente; the bucatini consistency was more inline with my preferences. Overall, I thought the food at Laboratorio Kitchen was above average, but that the service and atmosphere helped elevate the place. I would definitely consider going back to try some of their other dishes.

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.

The food was very good, service was great and we would go back for sure!! Staff was very…read moreaccommodating.

It was our first time visiting this restaurant, Sunday afternoon and we were seated promptly…read more Service was excellent. We started our meal with appetizers having the chili calamari, burrata and Caesar salad. All were great. Cocktails were also excellent. Finally, main courses were very good as well... Had the Sunday gravy, eggplant, Parmesan, angel hair pasta and meatballs, vodka gnocchi and the Brian special. Overall great dinner and we will be back!

I was looking for pizza and there was a sign for a pizzeria in this strip mall that was out of…read morebusiness, but I was in time for the grand opening of Gencarelli's Pizza. They have no affiliation with the bakery or other Gencarelli's pizza. They have pickup, dine in and delivery options. They're also hiring if your looking for employment. I'm pretty sure the seats are self service. They do offer catering. Their pizza is really good. I'm not sure if they're expensive or if their pricing is competitive anymore. I got 2 slices and a soda for like 11$. Sure they're specially slices but that still seams a little steep. I'm happy I can get a few slices or a pie and a fountain soda without having to support the production of plastic. If you're in the area looking for some pizza or Italian food, check them out. There's a nice inside dining area, an outside eating area and friendly service.

First time we ordered the delivery person couldn't find her address and then refused to bring it…read moreup. Try to follow me inside the building when I told her I wasn't tipping her for poor service... Just ordered again they told me 45 minutes to an hour. It's been an hour now they're telling me another 45 minutes for delivery wouldn't let me cancel the order because "the pie is in the oven.

We checked this spot out for an early dinner on a weekend night. They do seem to do takeout more…read morethan eat in but have plenty of tables indoor and out. This place has options from different crusts to vegan to toppings galore. As someone who has gone through dairy free and vegan phases, I appreciate the options! We tried the mozz tots ($10) which were basically mini mozzarella sticks and just as delicious as they sound. We tried the American pie which was a thin crust and was light and crisp - pretty good pie. I really like puglia which we got on focaccia bread which made it a hearty pie. Plain but done well. I was impressed with the quality and the options overall so definitely will try this spot again.

we popped over for a quick meal a few days ago to grab some pizza. overall this place was a huge…read moredisappointment. the meatballs were rock hard and tough to chew. the pizza was okay but not worth the price. maybe we will come back to try the foccacia style crust, but with so many better options in this area it wouldnt be my first or second choice. the outdoor seating is nice for small ( 4 ppl or less) groups and i would consider this place kid friendly.