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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

2103 Reviews

$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 2,103 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

2,103 Reviews

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AmithaK
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, recommend reserving ahead given business on a Saturday night. First restaurant i liked since moving from NYC!
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Carl
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and staff was very courteous and attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! Awesome team members! We had Easter meal there and it was fantastic. Team members were caring and attentive. We had a great meal.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn’t been there in at least 12 yrs and it’s still just as good as I remember if not better! Everything was perfect! Can’t wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service are always over the moon at Fasciano’s.
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RachelS VIP
New York City10 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I went to Fascino a long time ago, when it first opened. This was my first time back. We had the Rosie’s Rustico menu, which I was excited to try. We shared the mussels fra diavolo and the meatballs to start. The mussels were tasty but not at all spicy. The meatballs were good. We also had the grilled romaine Cesar salad. This fell a little flat. I ate the eggplant parmigiana. While it was good, it was nothing special. I had the EVOO cake. It was good, but a bit dry. We enjoyed our evening with our friends but I was disappointed in the food. I expected more from such a well-known chef and restaurant.
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Pattys48 VIP
New York City40 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints. Food and service are always spot on.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing the steak was cook perfect. Javier was our waiter was outstanding and very attentive.
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John VIP
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner off the Menu commemorating Ryan’s grandmother’s recipes and the food was outstanding especially the gnocchi. In addition the meatballs and rice balls were delicious. Bring a few bottles of wine from your wine cellar and relax, PS the R&B playing in the back ground wasn’t too bad itself
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Nice ambience. Byob. Can't wait to return!
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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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