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Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ
Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ
Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ
Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ
Laboratorio Kitchen, Montclair, NJ

Laboratorio Kitchen

4.7
4.7
2403 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
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  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James DeSisto

What 2,403 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laboratorio Kitchen in Montclair offers a delightful dining experience with a seasonal menu featuring dishes like fig crostini, salmon, and scallops. Patrons rave about the "wonderful food and service," and appreciate the charming atmosphere. The restaurant is BYOB, providing great value, and is praised for its "delicious" and "attentive" service.
2,403 Reviews
  1. DeanieC

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice BYOB with a great vibe. Great food! Try the giant meatball app for sure! Very noisy place so if you enjoy an Italian bistro atmosphere …it’s a must try!

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  2. Brian

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    food and service were very good. we had an early reservation as we attended a show in town and the place was packed by 6 PM. I guess these speaks for itself. We live closer to the sister restaurant Osteria LK which is also very good but wouldn't mind driving back there.

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  3. John

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First timers and everything was wonderful, meals were top notch and plentiful!

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  4. Doreen VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the atmosphere with excellent food choices!!

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  5. Kitty

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff, very friendly, super nice, especially Sammy and the other waiter that dealt with us. Will return! Lovely night❤️

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  6. Gerard

    New Jersey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My family and I have had great experiences with LK for years. Even through Covid it was great to pick up and bring home great food at a good price. However, Friday evening, we had to wait for our reserved table (4top) an additional 30 minutes & another 15 minutes to place our order.  One of our guests reported later on that she’d experienced a bone in her trout but didn’t want to interfere with dinner. The appetizers, risotto, scallops and steak were excellent. The Buspersons were spot on and polite. The front end seem to be under staffed &/or confused. We will return maybe on a week night next time and continue to order takeaway. ✌🏼

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  7. Taysiah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and I truly enjoyed the food.

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  8. Helayne

    New Jersey2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were not happy. The waiter was very rude. It’s too bad. The food was very good.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Appetizers and entree were delicious. Worst tiramisu I’ve ever had; felt rushed by server

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  10. Elliot

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great specials and regular menu is solid at a place that won’t break the bank.

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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 2403 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 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Laboratorio Kitchen

615 Bloomfield, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James DeSisto
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