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Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ

Laboratorio Kitchen

4.7 (2448)
$30 and under
Italian
615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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

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What 2,448 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laboratorio Kitchen offers a "5-star dining experience" with "top-notch" food and "intimate" ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" dishes like the crispy chicken parmesan and seafood linguine. Although the atmosphere can be noisy, the "attentive staff" and "reasonable prices" make it a favorite in Montclair.
2,448 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    New York City285 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was packed and we got great service. All the wait staff were so friendly. The food was outrageous and so different. Loved the sea scallops.

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  2. Dirk

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite go to place in Montclair. Consistently good food and friendly service

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  3. sassy VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 4 of us and all of our food was fantastic ! We’ve been dining here since they opened, have had several parties there and catered from them as well. Food is always top notch! Never disappoints!

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  4. Frank

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    overrated basic italian food in a crowded ugly atmosphere with hideous art and an absurd "genius at work" sign on the wall. no genius was involved in the creation of the cold, stale, flavorless gorgonzola crostini (read: dessicated bread slices) which was served "deconstructed" but not called out as such on the menu. tuna crudo appetizer consisted of inconsistently hacked chunks of pale flavorless tuna in an extremely citrus heavy dressing. mushroom crab chorizo risotto was perhaps the highlight of the meal, even if it was a bit underseasoned. seafood linguini was sloppy, with wildly overcooked rubbery costco shrimp and scant crab. wait staff asked me to move so they could pour water for another table, and then didn't fill my water. maitre d was visibly annoyed that we were late even after we called and told them we'd be late, despite having several other available times for reservations when we arrived, as well as no line and our table was still available. do not recommend despite improbable popularity.

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  5. Michael VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a memorable meal at Labortorio. Great setting and wonderful service.

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  6. Tricia

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Linguine with crab in a butter/lemon sauce was delicious.

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  7. Cathleen

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always spot on. Service was great, even during the rush. Food was great. I had the Chicken Parm and it was delicious.

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  8. Louis VIP

    New Jersey24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a 5-Star dining experience, Sunday night was no different!! In a town with many, many choices, this has become our favorite fine-dining destination. The service is professional, the food is excellent and the ambience is intimate. Thank you, Laboratorio, for another special evening.

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  9. Carolyn

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our evening there was spectacular. The food was amazing. The service was excellent. I will be going back soon!

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  10. David

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    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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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 2448 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 15 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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