THEE Best around! Their pastas are made fresh and in house. Whatever it is that you order is…read moresucculent and Devine - a religious experience! Staff is amazingly attentive, professional and super friendly. I like that the Chef makes an occasional appearance making it a personable experience. Prices are up there but money well spent.

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.

I came here for my birthday. I got the greatest steak i have ever eaten, some of the most…read morepersonalized service. + I loved the setting. Parking is a bit confusing but still. The money is totally worth it.

Brunch at MM Morimoto?! Sign us up…read more I was shocked to find this place empty on a Saturday prime brunch time. The restaurant is stunning. The food was so great! Everything we had was delicious and we ordered A LOT. Sticky ribs are a must. The wagyu roll is fun - the presentation is great with fire. Fantastic service, amazing food, great vibes. A bit on the price side and not exactly kid-friendly but we had a blast.

Come hungry. Portion sizes are almost comical, especially the excellent chicken parm and eggplant…read moreParmigiana. Table for 6 mid week lunch. Decor offers a taste of Italy and adds to the charm. Started with a few apps and a chicken parm for the table to share. The Carciofi alla Giudia, the classic Jewish-Roman deep fried artichokes were beautifully presented. A good bit firmer than you'd find in Rome but were still well enjoyed and recommended. Tonno salad with fresh seared tuna was plentiful and packed with flavor. Speaking of flavor the porchetta sandwich was rich and delicious. Really this is closer to a bbq pork than authentic porchetta but still recommended. The star of the show is the chicken parm and eggplant parm. The eggplant was delicate, thinly sliced melt in your mouth. Luckily you get a huge plate. Chicken parm is also excellent and HUGE. While there is $10 plate fee if sharing a main they are fine if you order several items and share all. Very generous with their shaved Parmesan if requested. Prices on the higher side but not all that bad considering the quantity. This feels more like the type of place you come to with a large group than as a couple. Unless of course you are very hungry. Service is excellent.

Are you kidding me! What a meal!! We meet some friends right off the plane. We drove to this nice…read morelittle restaurant in Montclair that was amazing! We ordered a bunch of stuff to share amongst 6 of us today. We started with the Fried Artichokes, Meatballs, and a chicken Parmigiana. Huge portion of chicken Parmigiana, very flavorful meatballs 3 in an order and the 3 very sizable fried artichokes. Joshua our waiter, was amazing and made sure we tried lots of different items from the menu. Then after we finished that, we had the beet salad, a salad with rare tuna, Eggplant Parmigiana and a pork panini. The Eggplant parm was so light and delicious! not a huge fan of fennel but the salads were delicious. The sandwich was full of flavor and made perfectly. This was a great meal at a great price.

Samba has never failed to disappoint! They have excellent servers and the cuisine is A1. Literally…read morejust got back from dinner tonight and my wife, eldest daughter and I had a great experience.... again. We been several times but this is my first review. The ambience is great and the food seems very authentic, having never been to Brazil. Can't recommend this place more! Well done!

What a surprise! Delicious food, inviting, warm, colorful tropical décor…read more Despite being gluten and soy-free (2 components I like), the y offered a creative take on Brazilian specialties MINUS these ingredients. The vegan zucchini soup gets an A++! The flour less pão de queijo, served warm, was crisp on the outside and deliciously soft & spongey on the inside. We found both the chicken-okra soup and the salmon-burger under-spiced. I would return but order a different entree. Service was top-notch and attentive, though it seems the whole staff is Spanish-, not Portuguese-speaking. ...and we live the neighborhood, with many boutique retail stores to check out.

Had been meaning to try this establishment for some time and when i found out they did a fried…read morechicken special I booked so reservations. We were promptly seated and had our wine opened. We opted for the cucumber salad and pate which were both very good. We then split the chicken as it five pieces and comes with shishitos, biscuits and coleslaw long with several sauces. The chicken was nice and crispy with plenty of flavor, and I found the biscuits to be quite good. For the price of $50 this is an amazing value. Service was excellent and very engaging.

First off, our server Larry was phenomenal. Genuine, funny, and gave us thoughtful recommendations…read more My partner and I came in for a 7pm reservation to sit at the bar area - one vegetarian, one vegan. Larry was very accommodating, and helped compose a vegan dish from the setup of another dish. He was considerate to recommend something that would feel "substantial" - something that I really appreciated. It's already a bit inconvenient to come up with a dish on the spot, but to go the extra mile by caring that it would be satisfying as a main dish was really very kind. And it turned out fantastic. This restaurant has so much going for it in the quality of its ingredients and dish compositions. I would encourage the chef to consider how the can apply their creativity to a dedicated vegan dish as well. There's a big world to explore in creating modern, high end, plant-based dishes and I think this restaurant would hit it out of the park ! :)

I was super excited to finally try some soup dumplings semi in my area about a 30 mins drive which…read moreisn't horrible. Not too spacious inside but we were lucky to grab a table for 3 right away. This is the kind of place that the workers don't speak much English or they just don't wanna chit chat. You get menus, another fill out sheet aka your order you wanna place. Waiter comes and grab them and then brings out food. No small talk no nothing not even a welcome. Which hey, socializing isn't for everyone? I didn't mind but would've been appreciated by others that never tried soup dumplings before. The soup dumplings were very soupy which is great, only one ripped while picking up. A lil tip? Let it sit for a few before trying to bite into them. The steam is no joke and the bun holds better. The pork buns were filled with flavor. The noodles? Not too sure I understood the flavors? The bubble tea was overly sweet. Overall I'll def only go back for the soup dumplings and dumplings in general. It wasn't a WOW I will die for more situation but I'll def come back for more. Gives you that Chinatown vibe where you know the food is alright and a safe place to grab decent food but for sure the service needs work. Yet you keep going back lol

Had lunch here after wanting to try it for a while. For drinks, we ordered the peach tea lemonade…read moreand the creme brulee matcha with boba and both were amazing. The boba had the perfect chewy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. Also, they have so many options for drinks, can't wait to try other flavors! For appetizers, we had the kimchi, cucumber salad, and fried crab wontons, all of which are good choices. We also had the seaweed and tofu miso soup, which was warm and comforting. For mains, we tried the pork bao buns, crab and pork soup dumplings, and the bao sampler platter. Everything was absolutely delicious. We will be back to try more! Service was friendly and fast and they have plenty of seating. It's a casual place to grab some boba tea and a quick meal. There's plenty of parking nearby and the park is right across if you want to walk around and digest your food a bit.

The food was amazing and beautifully prepared. The servers were attentive and friendly. I'm…read moredefinitely going back!

My friend and I stopped in for brunch, bottle of Prosecco in hand since it's BYOB. The space is…read morethoughtfully curated, with just the right amount of décor and whimsy. See Leo coaster. If you order anything here, let it be the duck fat tater tots! The presentation was beautiful, and the combination of salmon roe and lemon crème fraîche was simply delectable. My friend and I both ordered the market hash skillet with seasoned vegetables and burrata. Needless to say, we were very pleased with our food selection and our mimosas. The staff were welcoming and patient with all of our questions. I'm already excited to come back for dinner.

ambiance is your classic burger joint vibe, with both indoor and outdoor seating available…read more service was quick and efficient, you order at the register. we came in with a pretty big group, and the girl behind the counter was super sweet and patient with all of us. our food also came out really fast, which was awesome. everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and perfect for a quick bite. my personal favorite was the bacon bbq burger definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid, casual burger spot!

randomly passed by the area and was like "hey lets just have some burgers" lol…read more for a Monday night, seeing people there both dining in and ordering take outs, thats a good sign! for some reason, I had a feeling the burgers would be good and they actually were! just simple, well-flavored, fresh, juicy burgers!! nothing fancy, just quality meats and fresh ingredients. Thats all that was needed for that meal. Although I thought fries on the side would be included, that didnt really disappointed me as much. Wish I tried their shakes though. oh and the "chicken wings" were awesome! Truffle Honey Mustard was sooo good