Robert's Scratch Kitchen

4.7

972 Reviews

$30 and under

Continental

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Totowa
Cross street
Furler
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Cold Antipasto$60.00
Assorted Cold cuts, Cheeses & Roasted Peppers
Bruschetta$35.00
Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil, Over Toasted Bread
Seafood Salad$80.00
Mixed Seafood with Celery, Onions & Tomatoes, in an Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing
Grilled Vegetables Platter$40.00
Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
Shrimp Cocktail
By The Dozen Served with Cocktail Sauce
- M.P.
Grilled Eggplant Platter$50.00
Grilled Eggplant & Fresh Mozzarella
Mozzarella Caprese$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/Mussels$50.00
Choice of White Wine & Garlic Sauce, Red Spicy or Sweet Sauce
Scratch Stuffed Clams$60.00
Chopped Clams, Mixed with Chorizo Sausage and Bread Crumbs
Fried Calamari$65.00
Lightly Breaded and Fried Served with Our Ginger Sauce or Red Sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms$40.00
Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Italian Sausage, Bread Crumbs & Parmesan cheese
Chicken Fingers$40.00
Strips of Chicken, Breaded & fried
Eggplant Rollatini$45.00
Eggplant, Rolled & Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese, Shallots & Mushroom
Fried Mozzarella$45.00
Fresh Mozzarella Lightly Fried Served over Sauteed Tomato Basil and Garlic
French Fries and Long Hot Peppers$40.00
Hand-cut Potatoes Tossed in Truffle Oil and Parmesan Topped with Italian Long Hots

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$30.00
Served with Tomatoes & Onions, House Dressing
Caesar Salad$35.00
Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese in Our Homemade Caesar Dressing. With Grilled Chicken $50/$80
String Bean Salad$35.00
Fresh String Beans With Red Onions & Fresh Tomatoes, with Red Vinegar & Olive Oil
Beet Salad$40.00
Arugula, Dried Cherries, Walnuts, Beets, Goat Cheese Tossed in House Dressing

Pasta

Penne Vodka$40.00
Served In a Pink Vodka Sauce with Peas
Cavatelli & Broccoli
Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli and Parmesan Cheese, in Garlic and Olive Oil
Orecchiette$55.00
Orecchiette with Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Pepper Flakes, in Garlic & Oil
Rigatoni Bolognase$55.00
Rigatoni Served in a Home-Made Meat Sauce, Fresh mozzarella and Peas

Seconds

Chicken$55.00
Served Francese, Piccata, Marsala or Parmesan Style
Sausage and Peppers$55.00
Italian Sausage Sliced and Sauteed with Green and Red Peppers Served in a Red Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan$45.00
Layers of Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce
Meatballs By the Six Pack$35.00
Our Famous RSK ½ lb Meatballs Served 6 to an order with Red Sauce
Shrimp Two Ways$65.00
Served with Sweet Chili Sauce- Lightly Breaded and Fried or Sauteed
Seafood Fra Diavolo$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 dozen$70.00
Braised Short Ribs$75.00
RSK Short Ribs Served in a Pomodoro Sauce

Veggies and Sides

All Vegetables are Sauteed with Garlic and Olive Oil

Sauteed Broccoli$30.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$55.00
Sauteed Escarole and Beans$35.00
Sauteed String Beans$35.00
Sauteed Spinach$35.00
Grilled Asparagus$40.00
Mixed Assorted Seasonal Vegetables$40.00
Roasted Potatoes$35.00
Mashed Potatoes$35.00
Hand-Cut Potatoes$35.00

What 972 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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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

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Barbara
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
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 on December 22, 2024
So glad you enjoyed everything hope you have great week best wishes Robert
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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 on December 22, 2024
So glad you enjoyed everything hope you have great week best wishes Robert
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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 3 days ago
Thank you for dining with us hope you have a great weekend best wishes Robert
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

400 Minnisink Road, Totowa, NJ 07512

Additional information

Cross street
Furler
Neighborhood
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.

Robert's Scratch Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seafood Risotto

Fried Calamari

Grilled Veal Chop

Cold Starters

Cold Antipasto$60.00

Bruschetta$35.00

Seafood Salad$80.00

Grilled Vegetables Platter$40.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Grilled Eggplant Platter$50.00

Mozzarella Caprese$40.00

Tuna Tartare

Hot Starters

Clams/Mussels$50.00

Scratch Stuffed Clams$60.00

Fried Calamari$65.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$40.00

Chicken Fingers$40.00

Eggplant Rollatini$45.00

Fried Mozzarella$45.00

French Fries and Long Hot Peppers$40.00

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$30.00

Caesar Salad$35.00

String Bean Salad$35.00

Beet Salad$40.00

Pasta

Penne Vodka$40.00

Cavatelli & Broccoli

Orecchiette$55.00

Rigatoni Bolognase$55.00

Seconds

Chicken$55.00

Sausage and Peppers$55.00

Eggplant Parmesan$45.00

Meatballs By the Six Pack$35.00

Shrimp Two Ways$65.00

Seafood Fra Diavolo$65.00

Crab Cakes by the Dozen

Braised Short Ribs$75.00

Veggies and Sides

Sauteed Broccoli$30.00

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$55.00

Sauteed Escarole and Beans$35.00

Sauteed String Beans$35.00

Sauteed Spinach$35.00

Grilled Asparagus$40.00

Mixed Assorted Seasonal Vegetables$40.00

Roasted Potatoes$35.00

Mashed Potatoes$35.00

Hand-Cut Potatoes$35.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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