La Griglia

4.9

2159 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

With a unique combination of sophisticated atmosphere, an extensive wine list, and contemporary Italian cuisine, La Griglia offers a taste of Italy far from the ordinary.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 241-0031
Website
https://lagriglia.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer three different private dining rooms that can accommodate from 10-70 guests.
Private party contact
Jessica Conshay: (908) 241-0031 ext. 2

Location
740 Kenilworth Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Neighbourhood
Kenilworth
Cross Street
26th Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Roasted Beets SaladUS$17.00
red & golden beets, castelmagno cheese, blood orange vinaigrette
Kale Caesar SaladUS$17.00
shaved fennel, herb croutons, parmigiano reggiano, white anchovy, garlic crostini
Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00
raw filet mignon, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, black truffle vinaigrette
Warm Fresh Mozzarella "Involtini"US$17.00
panko encrusted roasted pepper, prosciutto, plum tomato sauce, balsamic drizzle
Baked Stuffed OystersUS$18.00
pancetta, onions, spinach, tomatoes, bechamel

Specials - Entrées

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Rabe SandwichUS$19.00
melted mozzarella, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, ciabatta roll, french fries
House-Made PaccheriUS$24.00
shrimp, lump crabmeat, lobster, octopus, little neck clams, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chilis
Pan Seared Striped BassUS$26.00
roasted farro, guanciale, asparagus, roasted yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes
Cajun Grilled Ahi TunaUS$26.00
shrimp, maitake mushrooms, zucchini, roasted shallots, plum tomato, sherry
Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork ChopUS$42.00
pan seared, port wine-shiitake demi glace, over yukon potato hash with onions, pancetta, cubanelle peppers
Cervena New Zealand VenisonUS$49.00
pan seared boneless loin, sweet potato pistachio cake, sun dried cherries, rosemary-sweet vermouth

Raw Bar

Little Neck ClamsUS$14.00
U-8 Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00
Oysters of the Day
MKT
Colossal Lump Crab CocktailUS$28.00
Chilled Seafood Platter (For Two Or More)
oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, colossal lump crabmeat, mussels, tuna tartare
- Per personUS$24.00

Appetizers

Fresh Mozzarella di BufalaUS$19.00
roasted peppers, garlic, olives, scallions, basil, organic extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto MistoUS$21.00
prosciutto, dry salami, aged provolone, grana padano, roasted peppers, marinated olives, organic extra virgin olive oil
Imported BurrataUS$19.00
heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, organic extra virgin olive oil
Ahi Tuna TartareUS$18.00
asian marinade, toasted sesame, mango, cucumber
Cajun CalamariUS$18.00
fried calamari, balsamic, garlic, cajun spices, tomatoes, scallions
Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$18.00
posillipo or brodetto
Grilled Marinated OctopusUS$22.00
mushrooms, white beans, arugula, citrus reduction, balsamic
Stuffed MushroomsUS$17.00
jumbo lump crabmeat, chardonnay beurre blanc
Little Neck ClamsUS$17.00
posillipo or brodetto
Garlic ShrimpUS$17.00
gulf shrimp, roasted garlic, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, white wine
Broiled Crab CakeUS$23.00
jumbo lump crab meat, white wine, lemon, butter
MeatballsUS$16.00
veal, beef, prosciutto, fresh filetto tomato sauce

Salads

Mesclun Field GreensUS$16.00
roasted peppers, pignoli nuts, goat cheese, tomatoes, pancetta-honey balsamic
Belgian EndiveUS$15.00
baby mache greens, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, dijon vinaigrette
CaesarUS$16.00
hearts of romaine, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons
Italian "Wedge"US$17.00
iceberg lettuce, cherry & sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, roasted peppers, gorgonzola, creamy herb dressing, pepperoni bread crumbs

Sandwiches

Spicy "Chicken Parmigiana"US$19.00
breaded chicken breasts, mozzarella, vodka, san marzano tomatoes, cream, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, calabrian chilis, ciabatta roll, french fries
Filet Mignon "Cheesesteak"US$25.00
caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, demi glacé, balsamic, toasted ciabatta, french fries
Taverna BurgerUS$24.00
freshly ground beef brisket & short rib blend, aged cheddar, crispy pancetta, brioche roll, mushrooms, onions, french fries

Lunch Salads

Grilled Chicken SaladUS$19.00
mesclun greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, ricotta salata, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar
Grilled Shrimp SaladUS$24.00
radicchio, arugula, endive, balsamic vinaigrette
Blackened Swordfish Caesar SaladUS$24.00
thinly sliced, parmigiano reggiano, gratineed garlic crostini
Filet Mignon & Portabello SaladUS$25.00
arugula, gorgonzola cheese, roasted peppers, pignoli nuts

House-Made Pasta

Tortelloni Cacio e PepeUS$19.00
ricotta, pecorino romano, butter, black pepper
Spicy Rigatoni with ShrimpUS$19.00
vodka, san marzano tomatoes, cream, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, calabrian chilis
Linguine VongoleUS$19.00
little neck clams, roasted garlic, white wine, sweet onions, extra virgin olive oil
Tagliatelle PescatoreUS$21.00
shrimp, lobster, crabmeat, sea scallops, roasted garlic, plum tomato sauce
Pappardelle with Braised Short RibUS$19.00
mascarpone cheese, port wine, demi glace
Cavatelli with Italian Sausage RaguUS$19.00
fennel, cherry tomatoes, white wine, shaved grana padano, ricotta
Garganelli Con PorciniUS$19.00
porcini mushrooms, peas, prosciutto, cream, parmigiano reggiano, white truffle oil
Roasted Gnocchi di Stagionale (Vegan)US$19.00
broccoli rabe, escarole, roasted peppers, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, garlic, organic extra virgin olive oil

Lunch Entrées

Chicken MilaneseUS$19.00
breaded & topped with shaved parmesan, arugula, tomato and red onion salad
Chicken ParmigianaUS$21.00
breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, marinara sauce, rigatoni pasta
Chicken GiambottaUS$22.00
onions, vinegar peppers, mushrooms, sausage, artichoke hearts, potatoes
Faroe Island SalmonUS$24.00
french lentils, butternut squash, zucchini, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, scallions, white wine
Grilled Center Cut Pork ChopUS$19.00
potatoes, onions, sweet & hot cherry peppers
Filet MignonUS$29.00
portabella mushrooms, peppers, port wine-marsala demi glace

Dinner Entrées

Zuppa Di PesceUS$44.00
lobster, shrimp, filet, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, plum tomato, garlic, olive oil
BranzinoUS$42.00
semi boneless, kalamata olives, capers, plum tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
Dover Sole MeuniereUS$64.00
sautéed, lemon, white wine, butter, grilled asparagus
Osso BucoUS$54.00
braised veal shank, risotto, roasted vegetable jus
Veal Rack ChopUS$56.00
parmesan crusted, barolo-wild mushroom jus, potato-mascarpone croquette
Veal Chop MilaneseUS$56.00
breaded & topped with shaved parmesan, arugula, tomato, red onion salad
Lamb Rack ChopsUS$49.00
fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, rosemary-balsamic reduction
Prime NY Strip SteakUS$54.00
herb rubbed, sautéed broccoli rabe, mashed potatoes

Sides

Wild MushroomsUS$10.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$9.00
Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$14.00
Truffle FriesUS$10.00
French FriesUS$8.00
Sautéed EscaroleUS$8.00
AsparagusUS$9.00
Mashed PotatoesUS$9.00
Bourbon Mashed Sweet PotatoesUS$9.00
Long Hot Peppers, Onions, PotatoesUS$15.00

What 2,159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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La Griglia delights with its "consistently delicious" cuisine and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "best crab cakes," "amazing burrata," and "superb wine list." The ambience is praised as "warm and inviting," perfect for special occasions. Regular patrons commend the attentive staff, making each dining experience memorable and satisfying.

2,159 Reviews

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JaniceT VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, beverages, service and hospitality at LaGriglia is consistently top notch. One of our favorite establishments and always look forward to our next visit.
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Karla
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ always a great experience. Our favorite restaurant
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Charles
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, professional staff. Will go back again and again!
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Bill
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at LaGriglia. From the time you park your car to the greeting from the hostess or host. The food and drink are quite good as well and the service is awesome. I bring a lot of people here because it’s always a good time.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Food and service were very good. However, as a first time patron we were seated upstairs. The ambiance of the room was dark and dingy, nothing like the rest of the restaurant. We still had a great dinner but felt that I should have been asked if I had a preference. If they are going to use the additional space for patrons they really should update the room to match the rest of the restaurant. A bit disappointing.
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Marie VIP
New Jersey3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love La Griglia. The food and service is amazing. We love our favorite bartender Matt.
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joel VIP
New York City146 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I am.glad they have opened for lunch. All 3 meals were thoroughly enjoyed. Lunch specials were a nice size, price. Service a tad off.. thought I ordered a bottle of wine; miscommunicated and got two glasses. Not the end of the world; but the bottle started to turn.. didn't make a big deal. Server had meals delivered incorrectly. . small things. I have been for dinner semi frequently and always have a great experience. It will make the Th/Fri.lunch rotation..with a full bottle
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Jill
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. They always serve an assortment of bread, olives, olive oil, and butter after you sit down. As an appetizer, iI had a beet salad which was very good. For dinner, I had a rack of lamb which was cooked perfectly. It was served with fingerling potatoes and broccoli rabe. However, I wish I asked for a different vegetable. It was chopped and over cooked. My husband had stuffed oysters and a pasta dish with shrimp. Both dishes were delicious. The server was very accommodating. To our surprise, they brought us a chocolate covered ice cream ball on a plate that read ,”Happy Anniversary.”It was delicious. The prices are high, so be prepared. This is a special restaurant.
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Lisa VIP
Atlantic City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious!! The Belgium Endive salad and the Halibut were superb!!
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GiGi
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was wonderful! Very friendly and attentive.
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FAQs

La Griglia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 241-0031.

La Griglia is rated 4.9 stars by 2159 OpenTable diners.

La Griglia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

740 Kenilworth Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Additional information

Cross Street
26th Street
Neighbourhood
Kenilworth
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://lagriglia.com/
Phone number
(908) 241-0031
Private party facilities
We offer three different private dining rooms that can accommodate from 10-70 guests.
Private party contact
Jessica Conshay: (908) 241-0031 ext. 2

Gift card

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La Griglia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Tagliatelle Pescatore

Cannoli Bread Pudding

Filet Mignon

Specials - Raw Bar

Blue Point Oysters (NJ)US$18.00

Totten Inlet Oysters (WA)US$27.00

Colossal Lump Crab CocktailUS$28.00

Specials - Appetizers

Roasted Beets SaladUS$17.00

Kale Caesar SaladUS$17.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00

Warm Fresh Mozzarella "Involtini"US$17.00

Baked Stuffed OystersUS$18.00

Specials - Entrées

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Rabe SandwichUS$19.00

House-Made PaccheriUS$24.00

Pan Seared Striped BassUS$26.00

Cajun Grilled Ahi TunaUS$26.00

Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork ChopUS$42.00

Cervena New Zealand VenisonUS$49.00

Raw Bar

Little Neck ClamsUS$14.00

U-8 Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

Oysters of the Day

Colossal Lump Crab CocktailUS$28.00

Chilled Seafood Platter (For Two Or More)

Appetizers

Fresh Mozzarella di BufalaUS$19.00

Antipasto MistoUS$21.00

Imported BurrataUS$19.00

Ahi Tuna TartareUS$18.00

Cajun CalamariUS$18.00

Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$18.00

Grilled Marinated OctopusUS$22.00

Stuffed MushroomsUS$17.00

Little Neck ClamsUS$17.00

Garlic ShrimpUS$17.00

Broiled Crab CakeUS$23.00

MeatballsUS$16.00

Salads

Mesclun Field GreensUS$16.00

Belgian EndiveUS$15.00

CaesarUS$16.00

Italian "Wedge"US$17.00

Sandwiches

Spicy "Chicken Parmigiana"US$19.00

Filet Mignon "Cheesesteak"US$25.00

Taverna BurgerUS$24.00

Lunch Salads

Grilled Chicken SaladUS$19.00

Grilled Shrimp SaladUS$24.00

Blackened Swordfish Caesar SaladUS$24.00

Filet Mignon & Portabello SaladUS$25.00

House-Made Pasta

Tortelloni Cacio e PepeUS$19.00

Spicy Rigatoni with ShrimpUS$19.00

Linguine VongoleUS$19.00

Tagliatelle PescatoreUS$21.00

Pappardelle with Braised Short RibUS$19.00

Cavatelli with Italian Sausage RaguUS$19.00

Garganelli Con PorciniUS$19.00

Roasted Gnocchi di Stagionale (Vegan)US$19.00

Lunch Entrées

Chicken MilaneseUS$19.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$21.00

Chicken GiambottaUS$22.00

Faroe Island SalmonUS$24.00

Grilled Center Cut Pork ChopUS$19.00

Filet MignonUS$29.00

Dinner Entrées

Zuppa Di PesceUS$44.00

BranzinoUS$42.00

Dover Sole MeuniereUS$64.00

Osso BucoUS$54.00