Came here for their Drag Brunch on Sunday. The theme was Babes of Broadway, and OMG was it awesome!! They had themed cocktails, which were delicious- priced at around $15 each which was a bit more than in other places, but I understood since it was a special event. The food was okay, I got their Chicken Caesar sandwich which wasn't amazing but was also not bad -- i think i would've appreciated if they used a different bread for it. The service was great, though they did get our food out at different times - we were warned about it, so it was good to have set the expectations for it -. I'm going back next month for another drag brunch, and bringing a friend, because it was SO much fun!!! read more

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I recently headed back to Porta's Montclair location for a friend's birthday dinner, and I had a much better experience. First, we were seated downstairs, which had a vibrant bar scene and a classier atmosphere, while the second floor was more like a rowdy beer hall. Even with our table being right in the middle of things, we had room to walk around and socialize without disturbing other diners. For her event, she had ordered a bunch of items for those at the long table to share. While I did not try the few warm appetizers, I did sample two of the three salads. First, there was the Cavolo Nero with Tuscan kale, shaved sunchokes and watermelon radishes, chili-garlic crostini, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a lemon-garlic dressing. Though I did not see or taste any of my beloved sunchokes, the salad was zesty and delicious. I usually prefer my mixed greens topped with more ingredients, but that salad was too good to ignore. Plus, the garlic croutons were great! The Three Trees salad was a shredded blend of radicchio, Belgian endive, arugula, roasted prosciutto, toasted almonds, sliced pears, and a rosemary-shallot vinaigrette. It had a larger variety of textures and flavors, though I did not pick up on any of the supposed prosciutto. Essentially, I really enjoyed both of these salad blends, even though I could not detect all of the ingredients in each. For the main course, there were a bunch of different pizzas we could try. I sampled a slice of the Arugula pie, which was essentially the Marinara version, but topped with fresh arugula and truffle oil. The red sauce was great, and I appreciated the addition of the aromatic oil. I also tried the Betty Pie, which started with a layer of goat cheese béchamel that was seasoned with garlic, thyme, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. It was then topped with chopped brussels sprouts. Typically I am not a fan of white pizzas, but this one was phenomenal! Sure, I love crispy sprouts, but that tangy goat cheese spread was the real star that amped up the flavor of the pie. Lastly, after all of the savory items were cleared from the table, they brought out some dessert. I grabbed a piece of Nutella Pizza and adored the creamy hazelnut spread that was sandwiched between two thin layers of dough. It was an indulgent way to finish an already heavy, yet tasty, meal. I should mention that we received excellent service from our friendly server, who constantly checked in on our needs and ensured our water jugs and soda pitchers were full. However, I would also say that I would have loved more serving spoons in the dishes, since they were being shared by a large number of people, including children. I am not a fan of seeing people needing to stick their already-used utensils into communal plates. Despite that, the food remained delicious, but it was otherwise a much better experience in terms of service and atmosphere. Plus, it was a perfect place for a large group event. read more

It's good pizza and they can do vegan pizza. Good drinks and a casual atmosphere, prices are reasonable for the area. I would recommend because the vegan options and accommodations are very good. read more

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The food really did what it was suppose to do!our server told us about her favorites. We had the risotto, chicken cutlet, 14 pizza, and ended with the budino and tiramisu. Risotto and chicken cutlet combo was out of this world. The 14 pizza had fresh mozzarella that really made the whole pizza come together. The budino was a little runnier than I expected but a treat. I wish the whip cream had more flavor. It needed the caramel drizzle in it! The tiramisu was so good and tasted just like a tiramisu should. The perfect spot. The lighting was just like a backyard summer day but indoors. Perfect date night spot. Very classic and chic decor. I definitely going to come back for these specific dishes and I want to try other pastas, meatballs, and cheesecake. read more

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Porta was AMAZING! The decor is super on theme with doors on the walls - really cool! Lots of big tables if you're bringing a group. Our server was Peter and he was attentive, outgoing, and generally awesome. My husband and I shared a margherita pizza and flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla gelato, and I had a Peach Door cocktail. They make everything from scratch in house and you can taste the freshness. I'm pretty we devoured that pizza in record time. It was so good!! I absolutely recommend Porta and look forward to visiting again. read more

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First time I visited this location the service was so slow but I chalked it up to the restaurant being new and working out the kinks. Came back last night at 5 for a quick dinner before a 7pm show. Boy were we mistaken! We placed our drink order as soon as we sat down. The server was great and said there would be a bit of a wait. 10 mins later they finally arrived so we made sure to put some food in. The food came shortly after but no plates or utensils. We had to finally ask for utensils. Then we ordered a bottle of wine, more drinks and pizza. 20 mins later and no wine. Not sure how long it takes to uncork wine. The staff were all very nice and kept checking in and saying how busy it was. Is this what happens every Saturday? 2 hours to get two rounds of drinks, pizza and pasta. They comped our wine because of the wait which was very generous. Unfortunately $30 for a bowl of gnocchi for "2" and a wait like that will keep me out of here. read more

Porta Montclair - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Your door to deliciousness! With a charming rustic vibe of old doors, long wood tables and benches and a 2nd floor indoor and outdoor space, this casual spot impresses with great cocktails and excellent pizza. I visited with my hubs and while we were seated right away and given water, it took a while for our server to take our order. In any case, our Autumn Betty Pizza full of wild mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle pecorino, garlic, thyme, walnut oil, and evoo was perfect for the season! Though our Calamari arrived late and at room temp, I could tell how good it could have been. My Amore cocktail of Drumshanbo sausage tree vodka, pomegranate syrup, and lime refreshed and amazed me! I a-door this place! ;) NOTES/TIPS: **Their restaurant is open on the 2nd floor. **Parking deck nearby at the Crescent Deck (Church St, Montclair, NJ 07042). read more

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My most recent visit wasn't that great of an experience. And frankly I think people come here more for the bar and dine experience on Bloomfield Ave that's convenient to catch a show before or after or go shopping etc. I went on a random day of the week for a date night. The had about 2 large parties (not pictured) and it took us about 20-30 mins to get 2 cocktails. It came out after our pizza arrived. I had forgotten that the pizza portions are small. I didn't care for the pizza crust. read more

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I love porta! The waitress Kiki got swamped but she really kept it calm and classy! Is a great vibe for a nice dinner or to go out. I love their mozzarella cheese more than anything !!!! read more

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I had a nice time eating here. We were a large party, and I thought the waitress was very attentive. Pasta dishes do come out much quicker than pizza, so keep that in mind if you are ordering with a large group. The prices are very reasonable and I left feeling content with my portion size. I also enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant, and it was a nice place to have a girls night dinner. read more

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Very upbeat restaurant. Service was fabulous. The arancini were ok but the grilled octopus was delicious. Red Porta wine was perfect. Great service too read more

We were walk ins on a Saturday evening and got seated at the bar although it seemed there were plenty of seats available. If you prefer tables then a reservation is advisable. Speaking just about the pizza I enjoyed it. The waitress/bartender was really vocal about how good the 14 1/2 was - she mentioned she was lactose and would even risk it! So we ordered that and a margherita. Honestly how can you go wrong with an original? I think ordering both is a good pair. One is more muted with cheese and sauce and a hint of basil and the other had the hot and spicy salami. I alternated between slices and devoured it all quickly! read more

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This place is great! The pizza is the best in town and the staff is so friendly! It gets busy but it's worth waiting for!

Great experience at Porta Montclair! I went to Porta Montclair with my friend and her daughter, and we had a really nice time. We started with the Arancini, which was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside--so good. The Broccoli Rabe with pistachios, raisins, capers, and olives was another standout--such a unique combo of flavors, and it worked really well. We also tried the house-made mozzarella with Italian bread. The mozzarella was super soft and creamy, and the bread was good too, though I would've liked it a little softer. My friend's daughter ordered the Shrimp Risotto, and she loved it--rich and flavorful. We also shared the Betty Pie Pizza, which was super fresh and had brussels sprouts on it, and it was delish! For drinks, I had an espresso martini, which was fantastic, and my friend tried a mocktail made with blackberry and basil, which was super refreshing and yummy. We finished off with Tiramisu for dessert, and it was the perfect ending to the meal--so creamy and delicious. Overall, great food, awesome drinks, lovely hospitality and great atmosphere. Definitely a place we'd come back to! read more

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The margarita pizza is simply delicious and the meatballs are tender and flavorful! Definitely will be back often! read more

Porta Montclair - Pizza meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Food here was very good. They drinks were just ok. Our server was very personable. It's a very sexy place.

Always love dinner at porta! We sat outside to enjoy the nice weather, and our server was very friendly. The broccoli rabe salad was delicious, salty and crunchy. The veg is a great summer pie, not too heavy, and the cashew ricotta and sun dried tomato pesto are delicious. Always looking forward to the new vegan options at porta! read more

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Came here today with a friend! Right off the bat, I came across kind employees who had a good attitude and a smile on their faces. There was live music playing as well. We started off with a Screwdriver and a Matcha Drink. Both were tasty with a good amount of liquor. We ordered Almond French Toast with Scrambled Eggs and a Vegetarian Margherita Pizza. The Almond French Toast and Scrambled Eggs were okay. It wasn't anything special. I would not get the Almond French Toast again. I'd say a 5/10 in taste. The Vegetarian Margherita Pizza was good. I was pleasantly surprised. It had a nice crispiness to it and was a good balance with its taste and texture. The sauce was good and the cheese was cheesy! I would give it a 8/10. Total came out to $63 which wasn't bad for the experience. It's a nice little hang out/date spot. The amount of time it takes to receive service is a bit long but other than that it was a nice place and had a good atmosphere. Customer Service: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Food: 3.7/5 read more

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nice vibe and the meatballs are a classic. it's unfortunate they charge for bread though. read more

Porta Montclair - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I was hesitant to coming because of the reviews. Decided on going and it was mildly disappointing. We didn't have reservations, but we wanted to scope out the their "secret" rooftop. Unfortunately, right before dinner there was a torrential downpour. So, only bar seating was available as they were full all night. They did offer the second floor for a donation of $20. I don't mind bar seating and high tops in the area. But, what they failed to tell you is that you have to go to the bar to order drinks and food. I ordered a drink that was NOT drinkable, too much alcohol. And, I can hold my liquor. The pizza was pretty good. I don't think I can see myself returning. read more

I was extremely disappointed from the start because the sole reason my friend and I went to this restaurant was because of the rooftop. Upon arrival, they told me the roof was closed and seemed to have a flyer of every day the roof was closed in July. Why was I allowed to book it online? The food was good but I really wanted to go there just because of the rooftop so I was in a bad mood about it from the start. They did let me sit in a big booth with only two people so I did appreciate that. No special service or free side/app for the inconvenience (which I've gotten from other restaurants in Montclair). Wine was well-priced, we got a bottle of Prosecco for $30. Gnocchi was good but only was served in "double" portion. That dish was NOT double. I could've eaten the whole thing. It was delicious but incredibly small. My friend and I also got the focaccia which was good but we def wished we had a sauce with it. You had to PAY for bread & butter. You usually get that for free at a nice italian restaurant. Also the parmesan was not fresh which is something I'd expect from a nice italian restaurant. It was in the clear shaker like you'd see at a place that sells $3 slices. read more

Pizza was just pizza ok nothing special. Service was good Chicken cutlets I will maybe feed my dog Caesar salad was edible but nothing I want again. Here for a party. When done going to get something to eat! read more

We love the Porta's in Asbury Park so we decided to come check out this one in Monclair. It's brick oven pizza and located right on Bloomfield Ave. Same set up as the one in AP . Being that it was so beautiful out we sat outside. It was Memorial Day so it was not crowded at all and we were served quickly. We order the meatballs and they were really good! We split a pie of the Italian Stallion which was about 3 slices each it had crumbled sausage long & hot peppers. Definitely had a kick to it but we enjoyed it. read more

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We made reservations for rooftop- when we got there we were told that "we're not taking reservations because there's an event." The hostess and bouncers were very rude and condescending. We ended up leaving, good luck to anyone one who comes here. read more

I found my new favorite local spot! The service was fantastic, friendly hostess, Gia was my attentive server, food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was delicious. I have no complaints! Will be back again and again! read more

When we visited my baby nephew for a few days, we took him out to eat for the first time in this Italian gourmet restaurant. The Neapolitan wood fired pizza and spaghetti all together were very out of this world, making our table the ultimate buffet. read more

So good! Honestly, I've never had anything that wasn't delicious there. The pizza, the drinks, the salads, the appetizers. Everything is amazing. Love going here read more

I love the vibe of this place. Great pizza and atmosphere. Love the door decor and watching our pizza get made. Later on the Bartender was friendly. All and all great time. read more

Food was delicious. I forgot what pizza I ordered but you can't go wrong with any. My waitress was hilarious, helpful, and patient. I sat upstairs which made me feel like I was in a cafeteria, but it was cool cause they had music playing and crazy lighting. Very fun place read more

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This one of those very unique and hip trendy spots. From outside you cannot tell and/or gage what are you walking in to but please give this place a try. The food is amazing - so much flavor. Every dish has a personal size to it but if you don't mind, you will not regret it. It is not cheap as this place serves drink but it is a must try. Our waiter was very at-tent and knew the menu. This is a great addition to the Montclair list of great spots. read more

Porta Montclair - Chicken, Calamari and Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Review is for the New Years Eve party. 2 floors. Good Dj's. No cover. Not too crowded. Not under-crowded. Was recovering from flu and just wanted something low commitment. Drinks reasonably priced. Good crowd. Women were dressed up for NYE anyway. Straight Men were wearing...flannel. Gay men were wearing club clothes. read more

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Enjoyed giving Porta a try for lunch recently. It was good that the pizzas were so filling because we were starving when we showed up but left full and with leftovers. We got the Margherita pizza (which was our favorite of the two) as well as the chippy which was a white pizza absolutely slathered In mozzarella and olive oil. We enjoyed the brick oven style pizza as well as the ambiance, however because it's one big room with hardwood floors it did get very loud at times. Otherwise, the service was friendly and the pizza was tasty so no complaints, we recommend! read more

Porta Montclair - Margherita and Chippy pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Not sure I know what I'm missing, but another glorified pizzeria with a bar. No issues with the setting, actually like what they've done with the place. Open pizza making (kitchens) are always cool. Love to watch the preparation and skills of the cooks. Our server wasn't the best. Seemed forgetful. Classic when my daughter ordered the pork belly. All of our food came out except her dish. When we inquired about it, the server told us "I think we're out of it." Shorty after, another employee came over and said "Your pork belly will be right out." About 3-5 minutes later a manager brings it out. When our server came back, he noticed the dish and asked us "How did you get that?" I felt like responding, "From the restaurant across the street!" As for the rest of the food, the meatballs were tasty. Didn't find anything special about the pizzas. My wife liked the Gnocchi. After the comedy from the pork belly, it was just okay. A bit dry. Did enjoy the Incompresa tho! Overall, not sure I'll be running back for the food, but certainly a meeting spot for drinks. Missed field goal tho... read more

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Ok so it's a nice spot. Industrial feel. Servers are nice but don't really interact with customers beyond taking order. The music was perfect.... very fun vibe and just loud enough to enjoy. So as far as the food... my order came out wayyy before my buddy's pizza was done. Garlic/ olive oil pasta Was good .. had a kick. Meatballs??? Ohh yes.. sublime. Perfectly seasoned... juicy and tasty. The duck pizza was not a hit for my friend but I thought it was nice... no sauce.. but good toppings. I dipped it in my oil and it added that "hmph". Overall I love this area.. lots good spots to eat every cuisine you can think of. read more

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This pizza was TOP TIER!!! It was perfectly sauced and the crust was so fluffy. The San Marzano tomato's really set it over the top. We tried to order a Caesar salad, but they don't have it and our waitress recommended the Cavolo Nero as a substitute. That also, was so good, and I don't even like kale!! The fresh mozzarella was amazing, just be sure to order it with the side of bread because it doesn't come with it. The resturant itself is super cool. It's a very upscale bar vibe with long wooden tables. We ordered the spicy margs and they were amazing. read more

Porta Montclair - 14 1/2 Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Very good date spot or just friendly neighborhood hang. The food was tasty, we ordered a couple dishes to share. First, we had the mozzarella with toast and the spread your love. If I had to choose, pick the mozzarella cheese. It was a simple dish but quite delicious- tip: ask for olive oil to drizzle. Next we ordered a margherita pie. This was also very simple but week done. For my main- I had the seasonal butternut squash risotto. Highly recommend! It was delicious, very nutty/creamy. Perfect blend read more

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Disgusting food, crappy service. Avoid this place at all costs, there are 5 better places in the same block in Montclair. No need to ever go here read more

The service was terrible. We waited twenty minutes before a server even came over to us and restaurant was practically empty. Our drinks were sitting on the bar for at least ten minutes before they were given to us. The food was excellent though. read more

Having been to the Jersey City location plenty of times, I had some expectations of the Montclair location. Unfortunately, this location left us not wanting to return. Service was subpar, hardly rounded on our table, and never refilled our water carafe. We ordered the broccoli rabe, the carbonara pizza, and the bootzin pasta. Highly recommend the carbonara pizza! The best part of my meal was my cocktail; definitely try the Incompresa. The whiskey and beetroot tasted great together. The ambiance was pretty dark, and we preferred the decor from the previous restaurant that occupied the space. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back for food, but maybe come get a drink at the bar. read more

Porta Montclair - Carbonara Pizza, Bootzin Pasta, Broccoli Rabe, Incompresa Cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I'm a long time fan of the Asbury and Jersey City Portas so I knew I had to give the new location a try. This location is smaller than I anticipated but still has the same Porta vibes. My friends and I spontaneously walked in on a Friday night. They were booked reservation wise but we snagged a small table by the bar, these are up for grabs first come first served. This is the move because you can still order food and drinks without being rushed out for the next rez. We were there about 3 hours and no one once implied that we needed to leave. The drinks were refreshing and delicious. They have a big selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. We split some pizzas and a salad. My favorite hands down is the carbonara pie. I'm a sucker for a cracked egg on pizza. Food was definitely on par with the other locations. All in all, I will definitely return! read more

Porta Montclair - Meatball and carbonara pizza - Pizza Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey