How is Fascino restaurant rated?

Name: Fascino
Address: 331 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ, United States, 07042
Telephone: (973) 233-0350
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Fascino

4.5 (2101)

$31 to $50

Italian

331 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Fascino, the brainchild of celebrity Chef Ryan DePersio and his family, is a study in modern Italian food, coined "Italian without borders." Ryan's unique approach is apparent, showcasing his years with world renowned chefs Jean Georges Vongrichten and David Bouley. Achieving a Zagat food rating of 26, it states, a "consistent" "favorite" for its "elegant", "innovative" interpretations of "traditional" dishes (and his mom's "alluring" desserts). 16 years and going strong, Fascino was renovated in 2010, completely redecorated with a fresh new look, and has an expanded menu.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 233-0350
Website
http://www.fascinorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ryan DePersio
Private party facilities
Party Rooms Available for 20-100 people. Photos and Party Menus available on our website - www.fascinorestaurant.com

Location
331 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
Neighborhood
Montclair
Cross street
Grove Street
Parking details
Public lot within 100 yards of restaurant.
Public transit
Lackawanna Train Station
Additional
Bar Dining, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Sesame-Caraway Focaccia$10.00
chive fromage blanc
Dressed Oysters$24.00
1/2 dozen east coast oysters, yuzu granita, shisho
Roasted Oysters$24.00
1/2 dozen east coast oysters, calabrian-miso butter, breadcrumb
Garden Salad$17.00
baby gem lettuce, spring garden vegetables, "green goddess" vinaigrette
Endive Salad$19.00
cara cara orange, walnut granola, ubriaco rosso, garnacha-honey vinaigrette
Artisinal Cheese Plate
chef's selection of locally sourced cheeses, seasonal accoutrements
- M/P
Iberico Ham$18.00
melon, asparagus, fennel, lemon balm, green almonds
Hamachi Crudo$19.00
leche de tigre, citrus, serrano, cilantro
Beef Tartare$21.00
charred scallion, serrano, pickled honshimeji, cured egg yolk
Chicken Liver Mousse$19.00
rhubarb gelee, housemade pickled vegetables, toasted brioche
Charred Octopus$22.00
japanese eggplant, snow pea slaw, black garlic, ramp aioli

Pasta

Lasagna Rotolo$29.00
tuscan braised kale, salsa rosa
Ricotta Gnocchi$17.00
artichoke barigoule, smoked pork, taggiasca olives
Squid Ink Mafaldine$18.00
fermented chili butter, wild prawns, scallion
Spaghetti Vongole$18.00
cockles, lemon-creme fraiche, chili crumb
Semolina Cavatelli$17.00
n'duja, broccoli rabe, pecorino
Braised Duck & Taleggio Triangoli$17.00
duck jus, foie butter, chive

Large Plates

Peas & Carrots$28.00
spring pea risotto, robiola, shaved carrot, lemon oil
Green Circle Chicken Breast$32.00
crispy fingerlings, napa cabbage, huancaina
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$42.00
cauliflower puree, sea beans, sugar snap peas, saffron veloute
Market Fish
farro, mushroom fricasse, fava bean, lemongrass burro
- M/P
Berkshire Pork Chop$36.00
celeriac, crispy brussels sprouts, maple, pickled fresno
Hanger Steak$34.00
caramelized cipollini, potato fritti, beef jus, green garlic chimichurri
Gioia Mia Burger & Fries$24.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, pimento aioli, brioche bun

What 2,101 people are saying

Fascino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
2.8Value

Noise • Moderate

2,101 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love the “ pop up” the food is delicious! Highly recommend!!
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Joycebentl VIP
New York City66 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rosie’s Rustica for the month of January is great! Food is warm, comforting and delicious! The rice ball appetizer, lasagna entree and linguini and clams were delectable as were the biscotti and zeppoli desserts. George, our server, is an exceptional asset to Fascino’s staff. He should be commended for going above and beyond with us! See you soon, Fascino!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was good the establishment was nicely decorated well placed not over crowded,but the food wasn’t as good the creativity of the chef was a bit absurd lasagna is supposed to be layered not whatever that was, rolled burnt pasta while mushy on the bottom side,separated from the sauce and ricotta, pure laziness is what I can call it, if you have dead tastebuds and love over season food try the calamari, seemed like bar food at best. I am sure the chef can do better than that
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Kenny
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fascino currently has a spin on their menu. Comfort authentic Italian food. Food was delicious! Wagyu beef meatballs and Arancini are a must! Pasta was definitely made in-house. Quiet atmosphere, even with a full house of people.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As someone who has been spoiled with traditional Italian cooking from family, I usually avoid Italian restaurants like the plague. After all who can live up to grandmas meatballs? This place. This may have been the best Italian food I have had out. We went while they had their pop up Rosie’s Rustico and it was a very neat concept. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service outstanding! It was a perfect girl’s night out and we were thrilled to enjoy Rosie’s best!
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RobertA
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Consistently good
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Katherina VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service!
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CamileR
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined there many times. The food and service is great.
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hsnassoc VIP
New York City73 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Do not get the buzz and acclaims for this place. We, after a so-so prior meal here, decided to give it another try with their new pop-up Grandma recipe menu. Very disappointing! Clams oreganata were awful, heavily topped with pesto crumbs that overpowered the clams. We scrapped it off in order to enjoy the clams. The grilled romaine wedge was barely grilled and rather bland. My skirt steak was ok but my wife’s eggplant parmigiana had mediocre sauce, almost tasted like from a jar. Neither of our mains were served hot. Italian Grandmas I know would be shocked by this meal. Food quality is fresh just poorly prepared and price point is too high for the dishes we had. Won’t be giving this a third try. Many better dining options in Montclair.
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331 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

Cross street
Grove Street
Neighborhood
Montclair
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot within 100 yards of restaurant.
Public transit
Lackawanna Train Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan DePersio
Additional
Bar Dining, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fascinorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(973) 233-0350
Private party facilities
Party Rooms Available for 20-100 people. Photos and Party Menus available on our website - www.fascinorestaurant.com

Fascino

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Ricotta Gnocchi

Lasagna Rotolo

Spaghetti Vongole

Small Plates

Sesame-Caraway Focaccia$10.00

Dressed Oysters$24.00

Roasted Oysters$24.00

Garden Salad$17.00

Endive Salad$19.00

Artisinal Cheese Plate

Iberico Ham$18.00

Hamachi Crudo$19.00

Beef Tartare$21.00

Chicken Liver Mousse$19.00

Charred Octopus$22.00

Pasta

Lasagna Rotolo$29.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$17.00

Squid Ink Mafaldine$18.00

Spaghetti Vongole$18.00

Semolina Cavatelli$17.00

Braised Duck & Taleggio Triangoli$17.00

Large Plates

Peas & Carrots$28.00

Green Circle Chicken Breast$32.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$42.00

Market Fish

Berkshire Pork Chop$36.00

Hanger Steak$34.00

Gioia Mia Burger & Fries$24.00

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