Incredible food. Great service and super friendly staff. Best dinner in recent memory. Shared 1 appetizer and the Zuppa di Pesce for 2 people, more than enough food.Parking: Plenty of parking.
Donna Marie
We read about this restaurant in the most recent issue of NJ monthly and were eager to try it. This restaurant needs a lot of work. It took 20 minutes to be offered a drink. We brought our own wine which they allow with a corkage fee which we opened ourselves and drank from the glasses we brought from home. I had to get up from the table to ask for our order to be taken and didn’t get our appetizers until well after 8:00 (arrived at 7). The pasta was good (not great) and although it was to be prepared with guancalli it seemed to be prepared with some sort of pork that was mostly fat and inedible. Midway through the meal we noticed others being served bread and when we asked for it it was brought, but it was slice bread with olive oil. Not great. Cesar salad was ok followed by steak that was gristly and overcooked (ordered medium and it was medium well to well done) and a pork chop (the menu said pork tenderloin although I was served a pork chop) that was so overlooked that I was not able to eat it. They replaced it but by that time it was 9:30 and I lost my appetite. They seem to be trying, very nice people and a glimmer of talent but the basics were a real miss. From a business perspective many lost opportunities to sell cocktails as they have a full bar. Minimal wine list.
Chrissy A
Great casual Italian restaurant with wonderful homemade pasta and seafood dishes. The bread is amazing. We all had delicious meals!Parking: Easy to park.
NJ Mantarays
Really tasty food. Friendly service. More importantly, it looks really authentic and the owner appears super nice. Highly recommend. Lets keep them going
Raphael Fusco
Excellent restaurant, some of the best Italian food I’ve had on this side of the ocean. Atmosphere cozy, old school good-fellas vibe but clean and classy. Absolutely recommended!
Henry M.
Very solid Italian restaurant with bar. Reasonable prices, large portions, good food and excellent service. Great spur-of-the-moment restaurant as I always seem to be able to get a reservation on comparatively short notice unlike many of Montclair's more popular places.
Ingrid Bayter
This place is a hidden gem in Montclair and I'm so glad that I found it. The food was simply delicious! The atmosphere and customer service was phenomenal, the place has the vibes of an old school Italian house and I loved it. I will definitely recommend this restaurant, you won’t be disappointed.Parking: The place has a ton of parking spaces and there is plenty of meter parking spots in front of the restaurant.
raftrunfio
Chef Giuseppe in the kitchen and Sandra in the dining room are exquisite people who make you feel at home. The service is spectacular and the presentation of the dishes is very refined. A place to spend an evening with family or as a couple thinking you're on vacation. A real Italian restaurant with real unrevisited Italian food. I advise you to go there, it is really worth it
rosa daza
An amazing location for the New Authentic Italian Restaurant ? Great Service, delicious food ? and beautiful Restaurant. *Dining available outside. *Walnut Street Train Station in Montclair.
Renee Domenico
I am so delighted I found this little gem of a restaurant in an old train station. The food was delightful and the owners are absolutely beautifully wonderful people. I had the lasagna and I wish I could have a recipe I don't usually order lasagna out because mine is wonderful but his is so much better. Delicioso
Wow, what a treat.A secret revealed...a treasure discovered. The magic and artistry of the chef, the attention to customer service by the staff, the perfectly mixed cocktails - everything was really just RIGHT.There is a lot of competition in Montclair for top tier restaurants, and this restaurant should be included in that group.
Christopher Coppola
Delicious authentic Italian food, homemade pasta, the owner is from Italy and he is cooking in the kitchen with his family every night. Will certainly be back; great neighborhood as well with easy parking.
Daniel R.
Cute little spot located at the Walnut Street train station. Our server Giorgio was exceptional and really knows how to work the room! One little quirk was the separate tab from the bar. Apparently, separate owners, so assume separate sales. Nonetheless, this shouldn't be a burden on the guest and hopefully they figure something out? Started with the Arugula Salad, which was exceptional. The dressing was extremely flavorful and complimented the Bleu cheese well. The avocado was a little brown, which I get, perhaps a little lime to help preserve. My wife ordered the Lasagna Bolognese and claimed it's the best Lasagna she's had in Montclair in a very long time. Flavorful and many layers. Melted in my mouth when I tried. The sauce had a nice balance of richness. I opted for the Risotto alla Pescatora, which was a very hearty dish! Plenty of shellfish, calamari and other seafood. The risotto was cooked perfectly and plenty of it! Both entrees were large portions and we departed with leftovers. Normally not a Tiramisu guy, but wanted to try as many dishes as possible. Not the traditional layered version, served in a glass, which I thought was cool! Homemade whipped cream and plenty of flavor. The Espresso has a punch which I enjoyed. I really wish them well and much success! I was impressed from the time I entered until leaving. You know most fans like a big play for a score, but a coach really appreciates a nice long drive ending in the e. Antica Stazione did just that, put together a nice experience and ended with a touchdown!
Samantha M.
Great food and service. Everything was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable.
Hans H.
Service and food are mediocre at best. I thought it was very pricey for what I ordered. Presented with two bills; restaurant and bar service?
Incredible food. Great service and super friendly staff. Best dinner in recent memory. Shared 1 appetizer and the Zuppa di Pesce for 2 people, more than enough food.Parking: Plenty of parking.
We read about this restaurant in the most recent issue of NJ monthly and were eager to try it. This restaurant needs a lot of work. It took 20 minutes to be offered a drink. We brought our own wine which they allow with a corkage fee which we opened ourselves and drank from the glasses we brought from home. I had to get up from the table to ask for our order to be taken and didn’t get our appetizers until well after 8:00 (arrived at 7). The pasta was good (not great) and although it was to be prepared with guancalli it seemed to be prepared with some sort of pork that was mostly fat and inedible. Midway through the meal we noticed others being served bread and when we asked for it it was brought, but it was slice bread with olive oil. Not great. Cesar salad was ok followed by steak that was gristly and overcooked (ordered medium and it was medium well to well done) and a pork chop (the menu said pork tenderloin although I was served a pork chop) that was so overlooked that I was not able to eat it. They replaced it but by that time it was 9:30 and I lost my appetite. They seem to be trying, very nice people and a glimmer of talent but the basics were a real miss. From a business perspective many lost opportunities to sell cocktails as they have a full bar. Minimal wine list.
Great casual Italian restaurant with wonderful homemade pasta and seafood dishes. The bread is amazing. We all had delicious meals!Parking: Easy to park.
Really tasty food. Friendly service. More importantly, it looks really authentic and the owner appears super nice. Highly recommend. Lets keep them going
Excellent restaurant, some of the best Italian food I’ve had on this side of the ocean. Atmosphere cozy, old school good-fellas vibe but clean and classy. Absolutely recommended!
Very solid Italian restaurant with bar. Reasonable prices, large portions, good food and excellent service. Great spur-of-the-moment restaurant as I always seem to be able to get a reservation on comparatively short notice unlike many of Montclair's more popular places.
This place is a hidden gem in Montclair and I'm so glad that I found it. The food was simply delicious! The atmosphere and customer service was phenomenal, the place has the vibes of an old school Italian house and I loved it. I will definitely recommend this restaurant, you won’t be disappointed.Parking: The place has a ton of parking spaces and there is plenty of meter parking spots in front of the restaurant.
Chef Giuseppe in the kitchen and Sandra in the dining room are exquisite people who make you feel at home. The service is spectacular and the presentation of the dishes is very refined. A place to spend an evening with family or as a couple thinking you're on vacation. A real Italian restaurant with real unrevisited Italian food. I advise you to go there, it is really worth it
An amazing location for the New Authentic Italian Restaurant ? Great Service, delicious food ? and beautiful Restaurant. *Dining available outside. *Walnut Street Train Station in Montclair.
I am so delighted I found this little gem of a restaurant in an old train station. The food was delightful and the owners are absolutely beautifully wonderful people. I had the lasagna and I wish I could have a recipe I don't usually order lasagna out because mine is wonderful but his is so much better. Delicioso
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Wow, what a treat.A secret revealed...a treasure discovered. The magic and artistry of the chef, the attention to customer service by the staff, the perfectly mixed cocktails - everything was really just RIGHT.There is a lot of competition in Montclair for top tier restaurants, and this restaurant should be included in that group.
Delicious authentic Italian food, homemade pasta, the owner is from Italy and he is cooking in the kitchen with his family every night. Will certainly be back; great neighborhood as well with easy parking.
Cute little spot located at the Walnut Street train station. Our server Giorgio was exceptional and really knows how to work the room! One little quirk was the separate tab from the bar. Apparently, separate owners, so assume separate sales. Nonetheless, this shouldn't be a burden on the guest and hopefully they figure something out? Started with the Arugula Salad, which was exceptional. The dressing was extremely flavorful and complimented the Bleu cheese well. The avocado was a little brown, which I get, perhaps a little lime to help preserve. My wife ordered the Lasagna Bolognese and claimed it's the best Lasagna she's had in Montclair in a very long time. Flavorful and many layers. Melted in my mouth when I tried. The sauce had a nice balance of richness. I opted for the Risotto alla Pescatora, which was a very hearty dish! Plenty of shellfish, calamari and other seafood. The risotto was cooked perfectly and plenty of it! Both entrees were large portions and we departed with leftovers. Normally not a Tiramisu guy, but wanted to try as many dishes as possible. Not the traditional layered version, served in a glass, which I thought was cool! Homemade whipped cream and plenty of flavor. The Espresso has a punch which I enjoyed. I really wish them well and much success! I was impressed from the time I entered until leaving. You know most fans like a big play for a score, but a coach really appreciates a nice long drive ending in the e. Antica Stazione did just that, put together a nice experience and ended with a touchdown!
Great food and service. Everything was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable.
Service and food are mediocre at best. I thought it was very pricey for what I ordered. Presented with two bills; restaurant and bar service?