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Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ

Laboratorio Kitchen

4.8 (2439)
$30 and under
Italian
615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Laboratorio Kitchen offers guests a modern atmosphere paired with seasonal food and tender service. We are a BYOB restaurant. Chef/Owner James DeSisto has a seasonal a la carte menu featuring fresh seafood, pasta, steaks, and appetizers. In addition there is a chef’s special menu featuring local and seasonal food from all over NJ, PA, and NY please keep in mind this menu changes weekly. Chef DeSisto also has gluten free and vegan options for guests as well. Our outdoor patio is weather permitting, if we cannot accommodate outside due to weather we will move you inside depending on availability. Some must try’s are the giant meatball, house made pastas, steak au poivre or our delicious day boat scallops!! Do not skip dessert everything from start to finish will be memorable, so come in and enjoy culinary excellence with us!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James DeSisto
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next party at Laboratorio Kitchen, contact us for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 2,439 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laboratorio Kitchen stands out with its "consistently delicious" dishes and "attentive service." Praised as "one of the best restaurants in the area," it offers a creative menu, including a "sensational crudu appetizer" and "outstanding scallops." The ambiance is cozy and upscale, making it a "gem of a restaurant" worth visiting.
2,439 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, plentiful and inspired. Great service. Only issue was it was on the noisier side, but that may have been due to the restaurant guest mix.

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  2. Desiree VIP

    Southwest Florida134 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated immediately upon arriving at the restaurant. Have been there before and they are always consistent. We shared the Giant Meatball and it was delicious as usual. Had a special with cavatelli and pesto, broccoli and sausage and it was delicious. Thank you again for making this a great night.

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  3. Estella VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Attentive staff and great atmosphere. We will be back!

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  4. Tim

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Hardest working staff in town, and the food is extraordinary.

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  5. Laurel

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, consistently good, crudu appetizer sensational

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  6. Susanne

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Wish we had a candle on the table!

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  7. David VIP

    New York City281 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great appetizers! Loved the tuna and soup. The scallops were excellent!

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  8. Joni VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! Love eating at this gem of a restaurant.

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  9. Harsh VIP

    Chicago / Illinois58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very pleasant surprise on a very rainy day. The restaurant is very elegantly designed. The food was excellent. Service was not quite knowledgeable and a bit abrupt. It is a BYOB. Definitely worth visiting. One of the best restaurants in the area.

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  10. ROBIN VIP

    New York City1076 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and thoughtful service. Many terrific options on the regular menu and a specials page within the menu. Always a wonderful dining experience.

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FAQs

Laboratorio Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 746-6100.

Laboratorio Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2439 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
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615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James DeSisto
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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