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Robert's Scratch Kitchen, Totowa, NJ

Robert's Scratch Kitchen

4.7
4.7
972 Reviews
$30 and under
Continental

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Roberts Scratch Kitchen. We are a fine dining continental cuisine BYOB scratch kitchen restaurant located in Totowa New Jersey. Serving lunch and dinner with daily specials, offering a full Gluten Free Menu. Our modern spacious dining room is finely detailed, cozy, and relaxing, with a trendy classy feel.
At RSK our food is made from scratch. We do not use any ready-made prepared foods. Our kitchen has no freezer. Food is purchased fresh daily. Meals are homemade in the restaurant kitchen just a few feet from where you are dining. We also ask to bare with us as it is hard to find staff and we try to keep the prices as low as possible due to the high food costs these days and also trying to find the product in these strange times. We only use top of the line high quality provisions. On weekends we have a 90 minute table time for 2 tops and 2 hour table time for larger then that on the earlier seatings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 638-1405
  • Website
    http://Rskdining.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Full catering available
  • Private party facilities
    Call to book parties we hold up to 70 people.
  • Location
    400 Minnisink Road, Totowa, NJ 07512
  • Neighbourhood
    Totowa
  • Cross Street
    Furler
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Menu

Cold Starters

  • Cold AntipastoUS$60.00

    Assorted Cold cuts, Cheeses & Roasted Peppers

    • BruschettaUS$35.00

      Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil, Over Toasted Bread

      • Seafood SaladUS$80.00

        Mixed Seafood with Celery, Onions & Tomatoes, in an Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing

        • Grilled Vegetables PlatterUS$40.00

          Assorted Seasonal Vegetables

          • Shrimp Cocktail

            By The Dozen Served with Cocktail Sauce

            • M.P.

          • Grilled Eggplant PlatterUS$50.00

            Grilled Eggplant & Fresh Mozzarella

            • Mozzarella CapreseUS$40.00

              Fresh Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil

              • Tuna Tartare

                Chunks of Tuna in our RSK Dressing Served with Garlic Toast. Price Per Person

                • M.P.

              Hot Starters

              • Clams/MusselsUS$50.00

                Choice of White Wine & Garlic Sauce, Red Spicy or Sweet Sauce

                • Scratch Stuffed ClamsUS$60.00

                  Chopped Clams, Mixed with Chorizo Sausage and Bread Crumbs

                  • Fried CalamariUS$65.00

                    Lightly Breaded and Fried Served with Our Ginger Sauce or Red Sauce

                    • Stuffed MushroomsUS$40.00

                      Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Italian Sausage, Bread Crumbs & Parmesan cheese

                      • Chicken FingersUS$40.00

                        Strips of Chicken, Breaded & fried

                        • Eggplant RollatiniUS$45.00

                          Eggplant, Rolled & Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese, Shallots & Mushroom

                          • Fried MozzarellaUS$45.00

                            Fresh Mozzarella Lightly Fried Served over Sauteed Tomato Basil and Garlic

                            • French Fries and Long Hot PeppersUS$40.00

                              Hand-cut Potatoes Tossed in Truffle Oil and Parmesan Topped with Italian Long Hots

                              Salads

                              • Mixed Green SaladUS$30.00

                                Served with Tomatoes & Onions, House Dressing

                                • Caesar SaladUS$35.00

                                  Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese in Our Homemade Caesar Dressing. With Grilled Chicken $50/$80

                                  • String Bean SaladUS$35.00

                                    Fresh String Beans With Red Onions & Fresh Tomatoes, with Red Vinegar & Olive Oil

                                    • Beet SaladUS$40.00

                                      Arugula, Dried Cherries, Walnuts, Beets, Goat Cheese Tossed in House Dressing

                                      Pasta

                                      • Penne VodkaUS$40.00

                                        Served In a Pink Vodka Sauce with Peas

                                        • Cavatelli & Broccoli

                                          Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli and Parmesan Cheese, in Garlic and Olive Oil

                                          • OrecchietteUS$55.00

                                            Orecchiette with Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Pepper Flakes, in Garlic & Oil

                                            • Rigatoni BolognaseUS$55.00

                                              Rigatoni Served in a Home-Made Meat Sauce, Fresh mozzarella and Peas

                                              Seconds

                                              • ChickenUS$55.00

                                                Served Francese, Piccata, Marsala or Parmesan Style

                                                • Sausage and PeppersUS$55.00

                                                  Italian Sausage Sliced and Sauteed with Green and Red Peppers Served in a Red Sauce

                                                  • Eggplant ParmesanUS$45.00

                                                    Layers of Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce

                                                    • Meatballs By the Six PackUS$35.00

                                                      Our Famous RSK ½ lb Meatballs Served 6 to an order with Red Sauce

                                                      • Shrimp Two WaysUS$65.00

                                                        Served with Sweet Chili Sauce- Lightly Breaded and Fried or Sauteed

                                                        • Seafood Fra DiavoloUS$65.00

                                                          Shrimp, Mussels, Clams & Calamari in a Spicy Red Sauce

                                                          • Crab Cakes by the Dozen

                                                            Pan-Seared Crab Cakes Served in Roasted Pepper Sauce

                                                            • per dozenUS$70.00

                                                          • Braised Short RibsUS$75.00

                                                            RSK Short Ribs Served in a Pomodoro Sauce

                                                            Veggies and Sides

                                                            All Vegetables are Sauteed with Garlic and Olive Oil

                                                            • Sauteed BroccoliUS$30.00

                                                              • Sauteed Broccoli RabeUS$55.00

                                                                • Sauteed Escarole and BeansUS$35.00

                                                                  • Sauteed String BeansUS$35.00

                                                                    • Sauteed SpinachUS$35.00

                                                                      • Grilled AsparagusUS$40.00

                                                                        • Mixed Assorted Seasonal VegetablesUS$40.00

                                                                          • Roasted PotatoesUS$35.00

                                                                            • Mashed PotatoesUS$35.00

                                                                              • Hand-Cut PotatoesUS$35.00

                                                                                Last updated: February 3, 2022

                                                                                What 972 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
                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Best Food

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Best Service

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Best Ambience

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Best Value

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                                • Passaic

                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Robert's Scratch Kitchen offers a fine dining experience with "amazing gluten-free food" and "great service." Known for its upscale, intimate ambiance, it features creative dishes with high-quality ingredients. Guests rave about the friendly staff, particularly Juan, and the generous portions. It's a perfect BYOB spot for a memorable meal.

                                                                                972 Reviews

                                                                                1. Barbara

                                                                                  New Jersey

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great dinner.. make sure to try the coconut cake!!
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                  So glad you enjoyed everything hope you have great week best wishes Robert

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                                                                                2. KAREN

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Always a pleasant experience. Food is above average and service is attentive. We will come again.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                  So glad you enjoyed everything hope you have great week best wishes Robert

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                                                                                3. Heath

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Fine experience. Not what we remember it to be from years ago.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded today
                                                                                  Thank you for dining with us hope you have a great weekend best wishes Robert

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                                                                                4. lisa

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Exceptional food and attentive service! My third time here and everything was awesome. Very nice atmosphere and food quality and choices were amazing.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on December 14, 2024
                                                                                  Thank you Lisa so glad you enjoyed everything hope you have a great weekend best wishes Robert

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                                                                                5. Bruce

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Great approach using the ipad to show specials. The food was good.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on December 14, 2024
                                                                                  Thank you for dining with us Bruce hope you have a great weekend best wishes Robert

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                                                                                6. Chad

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                  I think it’s ironic that a place called a “scratch kitchen” uses frozen or premade ingredients. My pasta was so inedible I only took three bites. When I pushed it away from me the server came over and grilled me on what was wrong with it… it still appeared on the bill of course, after I didn’t eat it and refused to take it home… Also, after placing our order, another server came over hard-selling the specials… after we ordered!!! Clearly ann upsell place that didn’t like we ordered ann anppetizer and two main courses. Our reservation was for later, they called me saying the kitchen was closing early. We arrived at 830 and at the table next to us, servers were doing their prep work so they could leave, in a dining room full of tables!!! Very tacky restaurant, just there to take your money. Avoid at all costs!!!
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on December 14, 2024
                                                                                  This review has me baffled Chad. I have been here for over 9 years and we don’t even have a freezer In the kitchen or use any premade ingredients as we can adhere to all food allergies. As far as my staff goes we seat the entire restaurant again at 8- 8:30 … so I am confused about this review of trying to upsell sell you?. Where we are always busy and booked out every weekend.. and literally get nothing but compliments on my waitstaff. Please feel free to call me at the restaurant so I can refund your money and I will speak to my staff on what exactly happened to your table. Best regards Robert.

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                                                                                7. Sandy

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Most of the meal was good but I ordered halibut and it had clearly been previously frozen as it was tough and fishy. I was there a few months ago and also ordered the halibut and encountered the same problem. I figured it was just a one off issue. I asked if it was frozen and they said no. I hate to complain and never send back my food but I might not return as I usually order fish and the halibut was inedible.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on December 14, 2024
                                                                                  Sorry to hear this Sandy I can assure you that the fish is never frozen. We get the whole fish there and prepped on site. I have to talk to my chef as I feel it way overcooked both times. Feel free to reach out to me at the restaurant so I can make this right. Best wishes Robert.

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                                                                                8. Lakelady

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  14 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  14 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  This restaurant is exceptional in every way. In a land of innumerable good restaurants, RSK is outstanding. The menu is fresh, innovative, and varied without being pretentious. The specials are creative and tempting. Their descriptions are complemented by beautiful photos presented tableside on a tablet. I even loved the choice of music played during dinner. The BYOB policy is icing on the cake too.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on November 23, 2024
                                                                                  So glad you enjoyed everything hope to see you soon happy holidays best wishes Robert

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                                                                                9. Amelia

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  30 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  30 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  From beginning to end the dining experience was excellent. We were greeted by Robert and led to a private table. Our servers were attentive and described all specials and menu's perfectly. Prices of specials were not mentioned. We didn't have a problem with that, but other diners may. Every selection we chose, and there were 4 adults, were a hit!! The flavor of each dish kept you coming back for more. From appetizers, salad, entree's and desserts we walked out full and happy. Will definitely return to this Gem!!
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on November 23, 2024
                                                                                  Thank you Amelia it was our pleasure hope you have a great weekend best wishes Robert

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                                                                                10. Antonio

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  17 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  17 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  As usual great food & service @ RSK. Unfortunately, it was louder than usual as there was a large party sitting next to us.
                                                                                  Robert's Scratch KitchenResponded on November 11, 2024
                                                                                  Thank you for dining with sorry about the noise on that night glad the food and service was great. Best wishes Robert

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Robert's Scratch Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Robert's Scratch Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 638-1405.

                                                                                Robert's Scratch Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 972 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 p.m.
                                                                                Booked 18 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Robert's Scratch Kitchen

                                                                                400 Minnisink Road, Totowa, NJ 07512

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  Furler
                                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                                  Totowa
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Continental, Italian, American
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Public Lot
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://Rskdining.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (973) 638-1405
                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                  Full catering available
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Call to book parties we hold up to 70 people.
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