Laboratorio Kitchen

4.7

2365 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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!

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

Salad

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

Entree

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

Pastas

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

What 2,365 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Essex
Best Value
Essex
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Laboratorio Kitchen offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious fresh food" and "attentive service." Highlights include the "perfectly cooked scallops" and "giant meatball." While the atmosphere can be lively, the BYOB policy and creative menu make it a "treasure" in Montclair. Reservations are recommended for this "best in town" spot.

2,365 Reviews

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David
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. Our server Ignacio was very pleasant and attentive. The food was excellent. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes.
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George
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience. The Burrata special was extraordinary. The duck bolognese dish was outstanding. We’ll definitely be back!
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Thomas
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food , excellent service. We had an early seating and the noise level definitely grew before we left, but still a cozy and intimate atmosphere for an excellent meal
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Scott
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solid as always. Great food. Service was on point. Another great meal there.
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Kim
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was good. The restaurant itself is very noisy and because the tables are very close, crowded.
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Sarah
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lovely evening celebrating our 29th anniversary. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Food, fresh and delicious. I had been wanting scallops for weeks, and these were perfectly cooked and delicious. The sauces were so creamy and delightful.
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Raj
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual excellent pasta entrees. The best in NJ. The cheesecake was light and excellent.
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Larry
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Food, service, menu choices, ambience. Best in Montclair.
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Joanne
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in town…a treasure. Great food, service and value!
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karen
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! The pasta dishes, seafood and meatball were so tasty and fresh. Can't wait to go back. Just so good!
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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 2365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

Neighborhood
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 Rigatoni Pasta

Fresh Pappardelle

Appetizer

Veal and Beef Meatball$14.00

PEI Mussels$14.00

House Made Ravioli$15.00

Shrimp Arrabbiata$16.00

Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini$12.00

Salad

Baby Arugula$11.00

House Made Burrata Cheese Puttanesca$13.00

Organic Greens$11.00

Entree

Idaho Rainbow Trout$27.00

Prime NY Strip Au Poivre$39.00

Wester Ross Atlantic Salmon$29.00

Day Boat Scallops$30.00

Local Mushroom Risotto$28.00

Organic Chicken$24.00

Steak Frites$39.00

Pastas

Fresh Rigatoni Pasta$24.00

Homemade Linguini$28.00

Fresh Pappardelle$26.00

Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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