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

2328 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.thelaboratoriokitchen.com/
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.

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

Popular dishes

Veal and Beef MeatballUS$14.00
grandma's plum tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, basil oil
PEI MusselsUS$14.00
meuniere style, fresh herbs, butter, white wine, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest
House Made RavioliUS$15.00
ricotta, pecorino, vodka sauce, crispy spinach,jumbo lump crab
Shrimp ArrabbiataUS$16.00
spicy red pepper, garlic, butter, parsley
Fig and Gorgonzola CrostiniUS$12.00
local honey, walnut, balsamic syrup, rosemary

Salad

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

Entree

Idaho Rainbow TroutUS$27.00
crispy potatoes, paprika butter sauce, warm arugula, chives
Prime NY Strip Au PoivreUS$39.00
cognac peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, baby carrots
Wester Ross Atlantic SalmonUS$29.00
potato purée, haricot verts, caper butter
Day Boat ScallopsUS$30.00
cauliflower puree, chive oil, spring micro greens
Local Mushroom RisottoUS$28.00
chorizo, crispy spinach, lump crab meat
Organic ChickenUS$24.00
pureed potato, baby carrots, lemon-butter, fresh herbs
Steak FritesUS$39.00
14oz prime NY strip steak, house cut fries, herb salad

Pastas

Fresh Rigatoni PastaUS$24.00
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh garlic, tomato cream sauce
Homemade LinguiniUS$28.00
scallops, shrimp, jumbo lump crab, seafood tomato sauce
Fresh PappardelleUS$26.00
veal and beef meatball, tomato cream sauce, fresh herbs, locatelli cheese
Hand Rolled Ricotta CavatelliUS$19.00
tomato cream sauce, fresh basil, and shaved pecorino cheese

What 2,328 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
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,328 Reviews

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Diane
New York City
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Montclair! A favorite of ours for years!
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lauren
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to this restaurant numerous times! I loveeee their food. Today I was so disappointed on how we were rushed out our table because they had a big party coming in. I was brought the check didn’t ask if we wanted anything else then told to please get up because they had a big party coming in. I went to meet up a friend for a birthday dinner and we couldn’t even catch up. I love this resturant put probably the last time I will visit in a while.
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Steve
New Jersey
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, Laboratorio kitchen did not disappoint. The Sole was perfectly cooked and served hot over spinach and haricot verts…. And it was delicious. The appy’s and desserts were fresh and delicately prepared. Lastly, service was on point. Another great dinner experience, Bravo Laboratorio Kitchen.
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Steven
New Jersey
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. Linguine carbonara and parpadall with duck was the best
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Anne
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is fantastic. Service was excellent. it is a little 'brisk' feeling as the table spaces are a little tight and it is hustling and bustling but its a great place and you'll love the food. It may not be the soothing romantic place - probably best for meeting up with friends or established couple!
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stuart
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall prompt but not rushed service excellent food and good value. We definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Mindy
New York City
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were having trouble finding parking and called so they would hold our reservation, which they did. When we were leaving, a server or hostess asked if we had parked in the back. We said, no we did not know there was a lot in the back. I said I guess you were not the person who answered the phone when we called to say we were having trouble parking. She did not respond either way. It left a bad taste in our mouth as we ended the night. Dinner itself: We had two orders of the buratta/proscuitto appetizer specials and they were both delicious. None of us were wowed by our main courses, although the servings are very generous. One in our party of four could not decide and asked the waiter to surprise him with one of three choices. He was underwhelmed- it was a seafood dish. He left the extra behind which was unusual for him. When I saw the bill, I noticed the waiter chose the most expensive of the three dishes. That was disappointing. Lastly, I ordered the GF pasta and was not sure it was GF, as the waiter seemed a bit unconvincing. After two calls to the restaraunt the following day, I received a call from the chef himself, who assured me it was in fact GF. He offered to comp me another pasta dinner next time we came in, which was really generous. We will give it another try, and make a plan to parking in a garage so we don't have to stress about parking.
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Jennifer
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
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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Rebecca
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service!! Always our go to restaurant for a date night or out with friends.
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ann
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
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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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 2328 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

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.

Laboratorio Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

House Made Ravioli

Fresh Pappardelle

Fresh Rigatoni Pasta

Appetizer

Veal and Beef MeatballUS$14.00

PEI MusselsUS$14.00

House Made RavioliUS$15.00

Shrimp ArrabbiataUS$16.00

Fig and Gorgonzola CrostiniUS$12.00

Salad

Baby ArugulaUS$11.00

House Made Burrata Cheese PuttanescaUS$13.00

Organic GreensUS$11.00

Entree

Idaho Rainbow TroutUS$27.00

Prime NY Strip Au PoivreUS$39.00

Wester Ross Atlantic SalmonUS$29.00

Day Boat ScallopsUS$30.00

Local Mushroom RisottoUS$28.00

Organic ChickenUS$24.00

Steak FritesUS$39.00

Pastas

Fresh Rigatoni PastaUS$24.00

Homemade LinguiniUS$28.00

Fresh PappardelleUS$26.00

Hand Rolled Ricotta CavatelliUS$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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

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