Laboratorio Kitchen

Name: Laboratorio Kitchen
Address: 615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ, United States, 07042
Telephone: (973) 746-6100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1555 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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 small plates menu available (Tuesday thru Thursday) and daily specials every night. Chef DeSisto also has gluten free and vegan options for guests as well. Keep in mind we are a BYOB restaurant so dont forget the wine.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 746-6100

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Italian
Hours of operation
DINNER Monday: CLOSED Tuesday- Saturday: 5:00-10:00PM Sunday: 4:00PM- 9:00PM
Phone number
(973) 746-6100
Website
http://www.thelaboratoriokitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
James DeSisto
Private party facilities
We would love to host your next party at Laboratorio Kitchen, contact us for details.
Private party contact
James DeSisto : (973) 746-6100

Location
615 Bloomfield Montclair, NJ 07042
Neighborhood
Montclair
Parking details
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Additional
BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Veal and Beef Meatball$13.00
grandma's plum tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, basil oil
PEI Mussels$14.00
meuniere style, fresh herbs, butter, white wine, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest
House Made Ravioli$14.00
ricotta, pecorino, basil-spinach pesto, jumbo lump crab
Shrimp Arrabbiata$14.00
spicy red pepper, garlic, butter, parsley
Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini$12.00
local honey, walnut, balsamic syrup, rosemary

Salad

Baby Arugula$11.00
green apple, goat cheese, Rosemary vinaigrette, toasted almonds
House Made Burrata Cheese Puttanesca$13.00
capers, olives, tomatoes, micro greens, aged balsamic
Organic Greens$11.00
mixed lettuce, parmesan cheese, cranberries, walnuts, balsamic dressing

Entree

Idaho Rainbow Trout$27.00
crispy potatoes, paprika butter sauce, warm arugula, chives
Prime NY Strip Au Poivre$39.00
cognac peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, baby carrots
Wester Ross Atlantic Salmon$29.00
potato purée, haricot verts, caper butter
Day Boat Scallops$30.00
cauliflower puree, chive oil, spring micro greens
Local Mushroom Risotto$25.00
chorizo, crispy spinach, lump crab meat
Organic Chicken$24.00
pureed potato, baby carrots, lemon-butter, fresh herbs
Steak Frites$39.00
14oz prime NY strip steak, house cut fries, herb salad

Pastas

Fresh Rigatoni Pasta$23.00
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh garlic, tomato cream sauce
Homemade Linguini$28.00
scallops, shrimp, jumbo lump crab, seafood tomato sauce
Fresh Pappardelle$25.00
veal and beef meatball, tomato cream sauce, fresh herbs, locatelli cheese
Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli$14.00
tomato cream sauce, fresh basil, and shaved pecorino cheese

What 1,555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey - North
Contemporary American

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Annie
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and service was great. Would definitely return. The only considerstion is that the service is so fast that it doesnt feel like a ‘hang out’ and chat place but maybe it ls just us. Overall fantastic experience.
AD
AlphonseD
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was a pleasant surprise! Walking in felt comfortable with the staff friendly and the ambiance relaxing but not over done. The bread! OMG the warm rolls were outstanding sorry to say because I had two 😱 The mussels appetizer was just amazing in flavor. Shared it with my brother in law & we both were devouring the bowl.( did drink the broth too ) Ordered the salmon special and it was served over spinach and also was outstanding My guest had the Mushroom risotto with chorizo sausage. You know when you found a gem when there are way too many things on the menu that you would have ordered but had to pick one ! I will be back many times !
CM
CrisM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Water and desserts seemed a little pricey tho.
BK
BrittanyK
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was so good!! Loved that it was BYOB. Service was great.
GT
GailT
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in NJ not even close Ingredients are authentic and fresh Amazing service Wonderful ambiance Friendly and warm
KS
KimberlyS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is consistently delicious. I always have a wonderful meal when I go there for dinner. One my favorite places in Montclair!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was amazing, the service attentive, the table spacing was just right and the noise level was that of a busy, fun restaurant but perfectly acceptable. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The Shrimp Arrabbiata, PEI Mussels, Day Boat Scallops and Swordfish were complete hits! And the Spring Pea Salad was amazing! Our new favorite place!
MR
MargeR
New England
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved, loved , loved it all! Food outstanding, service was just terrific- what a kind and helpful staff, noise level was a bit high for me and it was difficult to converse but I can’t wait to come back on a quieter night. Truly a gem!
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Hank206
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
First time at this restaurant. My wife and I loved our meals. Wait staff very friendly and attentive. Appetizers, main entrees and shared dessert were delicious. We will be back. Only downside is it can get very noisy depending on how crowded it is.
HX
HighX
New York Area
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Enjoyed our meal... interesting and well executed specials. Really like that it's BYOB. Though there early... on the loud side.
JB
JeffreyB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a newly visited BYOB restaurant for me, though the establishment has been in operation for 7 years. It was a great value and I will be going back!
ES
EmilyS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and classy! All around lovely experience!
PJ
PJGC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here on Mothers day. It was a nice time. They had pretty real tulips near our table. The tables were close to each other but you felt enough privacy. The staff was friendly in a relaxed way. Jazz music played during the meal. We had a yellow beet salad and a bean salad and both were tasty and served nicely. We had seafood linguini and mushroom risotto. Both were good but the risotto seemed slight on mushroom. The lump crab meat in it was delicious. We shared a berry and cream frech desert. The fruit was fresh snd sweet. Really enjoyable experience.
S
Silverback
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Laboratorio Kitchen has earned my "go to" restaurant when I want delicious meal presented with excellent service.
N
Noel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Amazing service! Highly recommended!
A
Ashley
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and our waiter was so sweet! We will definitely be back again soon!
DC
DeanieC
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The place is a really nice BYOB, good energy great staff! The food presentation was beautiful and tasted great! Overall it was an awesome dining experience. The only negative was the noise level, very loud!
R
Rustha
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was great. Our waiter was a bit curt but the food was amazing so we can't complain! Hostess and the rest of staff was great.
ZI
ZIODINO
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive but not cloying service. Food was as good as anywhere. The standard menu is “alta cucina” and always outstanding. However, the seasonal menu puts Laborotorio over the top. We both had the home made rigatoni with spring vegetables - to die for. It is our favorite place in Montclair.
CC
CC89
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to take a date. Staff was very attentive. It's byob, but they'll give you something to chill bottles of wine that you bring.
N
Niki
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful. Service was outstanding
TH
TomH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was terrific. Will be back.
w
wojo3116
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food and great service. We will be back again!
SM
StephenM
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good is absolutely delicious. Ample portions and just impeccably prepared.
MI
MICHAELP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our time there. Food with terrific. Service was attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!!
F
Frequentdiners
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
First time dining at Laboratorio. Pleasant surprise!
BC
BillC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service! I would say you have to try Laboratorio.
AB
AnthonyB923
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect stop for perfection for dinner! Best place in NJ
GS
GinaS
Miami
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
One of my favorites. Every time I have a chance I go there. Everything is very good. One unfortunate detail - risotto used to be to die for but in the past year it’s consistently not so good- watery and tasteless
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Sammy1019
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal and service, will definitely be returning.
BH
BraggHouse
New York Area
162 reviews
vip
4.0
162 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The specials were fabulous!
SC
SarahC
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was wonderful!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fantastic. Service was great. Will definitely be back.
Y
Yummo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing , The food the service . Would absolutely come back.
KD
KennethD
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food. Would highly recommend and would go back.
JC
JoeC
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of our appetizers, meals and deserts were fantastic. Service was great
AB
AnthonyB923
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef James is a magician in the kitchen! Best food in the State of NJ!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute triumph! One of Montclair's best gems for years. Fresh pasta prepared to perfection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous dinner on all fronts - everything was perfectly prepared and tasted delicious. Our waiter Lorenzo was a gem and helped make everything wonderful. It was our first time there and won't be the last!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

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

Laboratorio Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 746-6100

615 Bloomfield Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

Neighborhood
Montclair
Hours of operation
DINNER Monday: CLOSED Tuesday- Saturday: 5:00-10:00PM Sunday: 4:00PM- 9:00PM
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
<br />
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
James DeSisto
Additional
BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.thelaboratoriokitchen.com/
Phone number
(973) 746-6100
Private party facilities
We would love to host your next party at Laboratorio Kitchen, contact us for details.
Private party contact
James DeSisto : (973) 746-6100

Laboratorio Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Pasta

Day Boat Scallops

Steak Frites

Appetizer

Veal and Beef Meatball$13.00

PEI Mussels$14.00

House Made Ravioli$14.00

Shrimp Arrabbiata$14.00

Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini$12.00

Salad

Baby Arugula$11.00

House Made Burrata Cheese Puttanesca$13.00

Organic Greens$11.00

Entree

Idaho Rainbow Trout$27.00

Prime NY Strip Au Poivre$39.00

Wester Ross Atlantic Salmon$29.00

Day Boat Scallops$30.00

Local Mushroom Risotto$25.00

Organic Chicken$24.00

Steak Frites$39.00

Pastas

Fresh Rigatoni Pasta$23.00

Homemade Linguini$28.00

Fresh Pappardelle$25.00

Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli$14.00

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

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FAQs

Does Laboratorio Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Laboratorio Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Laboratorio Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information