Laboratorio Kitchen

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   Steven

   New Jersey

   109 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   109 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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

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   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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   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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   Richard

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual, the best, never disappoints! Great food, great service
   

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   Elaine

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was buzzing on a Saturday night. Filled to the brim. We waited in line for about ten minutes just to check in for our reservation. But the wait was definitely worth it. Food was delicious! We had the scallops, ravioli, and shrimp. The shrimps arrabiata sauce was delicious!!! Everything was delicious. Warning: if you are from out of state and are unfamiliar with this new NJ trend…they don’t serve wine or liquor, so you bring your own wine or liquor OR you can order delivery from the liquor store next door. They have a menu of the liquor stores wines etc and they were extremely fast. Overall, a great experience!
   

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   Jeffrey

   New York City

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   The preparation of food this time, after several prior visits, was awful. Appetizers and entrees overcooked. Service erratic. Something has changed dramatically!!!
   

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    John

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding food experience as usual. One can never fail dining here! Beware, it can be quite loud in a celebratory manner which, for me, simply adds to the experience!
    

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