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Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ

Laboratorio Kitchen

4.8
4.8
2319 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, French
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 746-6100
  • 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 2,319 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Italian

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laboratorio Kitchen in Montclair is a culinary gem known for its "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Chef James impresses with an ever-changing, seasonal menu featuring standout dishes like seafood linguine and giant meatballs. Guests appreciate the cozy, elegant ambiance and the BYOB policy. A "must-try" for food enthusiasts.

2,319 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food delicious. The service was good but the waiter had no personality and was miserable. Not friendly at all shouldn't be in the service industry.

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  2. ann

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in Montclair!! The food is always delicious and the service is top notch!! The decor is very chic and pretty and we have never been disappointed here!

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  3. Richard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the best, never disappoints! Great food, great service

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  4. Elaine

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was buzzing on a Saturday night. Filled to the brim. We waited in line for about ten minutes just to check in for our reservation. But the wait was definitely worth it. Food was delicious! We had the scallops, ravioli, and shrimp. The shrimps arrabiata sauce was delicious!!! Everything was delicious. Warning: if you are from out of state and are unfamiliar with this new NJ trend…they don’t serve wine or liquor, so you bring your own wine or liquor OR you can order delivery from the liquor store next door. They have a menu of the liquor stores wines etc and they were extremely fast. Overall, a great experience!

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  5. Jeffrey

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The preparation of food this time, after several prior visits, was awful. Appetizers and entrees overcooked. Service erratic. Something has changed dramatically!!!

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  6. John

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food experience as usual. One can never fail dining here! Beware, it can be quite loud in a celebratory manner which, for me, simply adds to the experience!

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  7. Hugo

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Love the service and food! ++++++

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  8. Barbara

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is wonderful, beautifully presented. The veal meatball is a stand out and huge. Several fish dishes all excellent.

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  9. Michael

    New York City

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a delightful dinner at Laboratorio Kitchen last night. The burrata appetizer was delicious as were the 2 homemade pasta entrees. Service was timely and professional. The only distraction was a wedding party of 20 who were obviously having a great time. We will be back.

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  10. Laurie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were top notch. We had the mixed greens salad and the meatball as appetizers. OMG that meatball was the best I've ever had in any Italian restaurant! The three of us shared it. Two of us had the risotto dish which was also amazing. My husband had the butternut squash dish. He said it was amazing. Since we had no room left for dessert I can't comment on how they tasted but did see them bringing out desserts and they looked amazing! Go to have a wonderful experience but don't forget it's a BYOB!

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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 2319 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Laboratorio Kitchen

615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–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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