24 Best Italian Restaurants in Montclair

Luigino's Parmigiana Salad • $$
173 Glenridge Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Gelato Stracciatella Subbed Hazelnut for Pistachio
Airline Chicken Breast Le Parmigiana Lunch
Double Chocolate Panna Cotta
Stuffed Gnocchi & Carbonara
Clams in White Wine Sauce
Veal Chop Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana
Pizza-Like Focaccia
Tuna Crudo Salad

“This place is fantastic!!! The pasta was to die for! The lamb pizza I’ve been thinking about since I’ve eaten it! The only hiccup was that they were short staffed in the kitchen so we were there for a very long time AND my husbands steak was over cooked. They did more than enough to make it right and were very apologetic. The place is very cute and homey inside. PLUS BYOB! We will be back again that’s for sure !“

4.6 Superb115 Reviews
BOSCHETTO Italian • $$
111 Grove St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza
Dessert Panzerotti
Pistachio Gelato
Grilled Octopus
Risotto Cioppino
Zucchine Fritte
Boschetto Pizza
Zucchini Fritti
Squid Ink Pasta

“This place is unbelievable!!! My husband and i went for a quick lunch date and man, our only regret is that we hadn't tried it sooner. We got a salad, broccoli rabe, and the classic pizza to share. Everything was amazing. The pizza was like being back in Italy. We also got the nutella desert which should be illegal. Cannot wait to try our way through the menus. So happy to have this wonderful spot in the neighborhood.“

4.8 Superb105 Reviews
Laboratorio Kitchen New American • $$
615 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair

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Fresh Pappardelle Pasta- With a Giant Veal and Beef Meatball Tomato Cream Sauce and Basil
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon-Pureed Potatoes Haricot Verts Caper Butter
House Made Burrata Cheese Puttanesca
House Made Ravioli Pesto Parmesan
Apples and Arugula Salad
Prime NY Strip Au Poivre
Local Mushroom Risotto
Linguine Seafood Pasta
Shrimp Arrabbiata
Day Boat Scallops

“My wife and I walked into LK for the first time and the hostess greeted us and said "sit anywhere you'd like".....what restaurant ever says that, we were hooked right away. We both shared a caesar salad, it was delicious. My wife ordered pasta with sausage. That too was delicious, I had the pasta with cherry tomatoes and crab meat, absolutely delicious. When our order came, we immediately got fresh pepper and before I could even ask for fresh cheese, a gentleman was waiting behind me with the cheese. I mean, c'mon the place has a great food, great service and a nice chill atmosphere. I think we just found our go-to restaurant.“

4.5 Superb295 Reviews
pastaRAMEN Italian • $$$
6 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Mochi Ramen Carbonara Tsukemen
Sunomono Cucumber Insalata
Polpette Parmigiano Bao
Truffle Ramen Special
Pork Chop Scallopini
Shrimp Scampi Ramen
Crocchette Di Ramen
Chicken Katsu Ramen
Cacio E Pepe Gyoza
Tonkotsu Porchetta

“Amazing food. Can swing it with a kid.Food:Amazing!!Clams and focassia- wanted to lick every bite, kid found clam hard to chew (that's more my kid than anything)Tonkasu ramenPalate cleanserCarbonara and scampi ramenSo so but still greatGyoza cacio e pepeMy kid ate the chicken katsu ! And the cacio e pepe and ramenKid was not bothered by loud music or darkness. We preenptively gave him an iPad so he wouldn't make a sceneThey do adhere to the 90 min limit. Totally fine but if they seat us late, shouldn't we get an extension?“

4.1 Good444 Reviews
Gioia Mia Italian • $$$
331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair

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Mascarpone Polenta Fries Gorgonzola Fonduta
Smoked & Braised Pork Shoulder
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Honey Nut Squash Soup
Molten Chocolate Cake
Roasted Oysters
Ricotta Gnocchi
Squid Ink Pasta
Burrata Salad
Hanger Steak

“The perfect date night! My husband and I were thrilled to finally get a chance to checkout the most romantic newly reopened dinner spot in Montclair, NJ, Gioia Mia.As soon as we arrived our table was ready and we nestled into a corner spot in the back dining room. Our server immediately brought water and opened our own BYOB red wine. We had been watching for the seasonal winter menu for weeks. We knew right away we wanted the Tuna Tartare, Crab Tortellini, the Heritage Porkchop, and the Hanger Steak with a side of crispy maple brussels sprouts.Incredible!!!!“

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
Palazzo Pasta Company Italian • $$
33 Walnut St, Montclair

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Spaghetti Carbonara
Fettuccine Alfredo
Calamari Balsamico
Cheese Tortellini
Molten Lava Cake
Blackened Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Octopus
Bread Pudding
Garlic Knots

“Had a great lunch experience as soon as I walked through the door! This beautiful, and comfortable resturant is located middle of a quite neighborhood. Ana was our server and took good care of us!Food and dessert was cooked to perfection! You must try the Calamari with Balsamic as your appetizer! Also their caprese salad was that best I ever had! For my main, I had one of the amazing specials, the Blackened Salman with Shrimp Risotto!! And for desert a well Creme Brulee. The ambiance is very grounding with light jazz and goregous stone walls! The food was great and the booth seats were so comfortable, I didn't want to leave...so i'll definitely be back!P.s. It's Byob wine!“

4.4 Superb113 Reviews
Scala Del Nonna Italian • $$
32 Church St, Montclair

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Ricotta Gnocchi Con Salsiccia E Porcini
Pappardelle Con Osso Bucco
Pollo Scarpariello
Ricotta Cheesecake
Dessert Delight
Lemon Tarte
Meatball
Scallops

“The food is out of this world!! Service and management are very welcoming.. we ordered lots of food and desserts! The is so bucco and pork shop special is out of this world! Such warm comfort food.. I will definitely be going back especially for those desserts!“

4.4 Superb51 Reviews
Nicolo's Italian Bakery and Deli Bakery • $
6 Baldwin St, Montclair

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Sausage and Peppers
Hard Roll Sandwich
Chicken Cutlets
Grilled Chicken
Italian Hero
Sandwiches
Lasagna
Muffins

“Do I feel like I'm "stepping out" on Belgiovine's when I'm in Montclair but decide to come here instead? (I do.) But it'll only take one visit for you to be a true believer as well. It's small. You walk in and aside from the squad of friendly workers at both main counters you'll first encounter the amazing breads (and treats). All the shapes, styles and sizes your carb-loving heart desires will be found on one of these racks. Expertly made... dense, sturdy, flavorful, with a mighty crust (that'll give your Fixodent a workout!). Take a few steps towards the 'back' and now you're at the deli and it's overflowing with options. Each item looks bewitching and alluring and before you can even finish saying, "A pound of..." - somehow it's already sliced and bagged and the guy is waiting on the next item you need. (Maybe it's that luscious square of eggplant parm that they've intentionally left "posed" on top of the spatula or the Italian hot dog platter or that mountain of sauteed broccoli rabe that you know it's going to have that perfect 'bite'.) And as soon as you get home you immediately start crafting what's to be a most perfect sandwich with their seeded semolina, fresh ball of mootz (so creamy and delectable), and a few other odds-and-ends you snagged. Thank goodness this town is big enough for more than one amazing Italian deli and I don't have to pick which is my all-time fave.“

4.5 Superb61 Reviews
Tino's Artisan Pizza Co. Italian • $
252 Bellevue Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Truffle Gnocchi Bites
Pesto Bruschetta
Pepperoni Pizza
Roasted Garlic
Arancini Bites
Eggplant Parm
Puglia
Tino

“Tino’s has fast become our favorite pizzeria. Our young children always shout “Tino’s!” if I ask whether they want pizza for dinner. The pizzas are always great. We usually do pick up and eat at home but some times we go in to dine. The service is always great. Oh and for Valentines I asked if they could make a heart shaped pizza - it wasn’t advertised but I knew of another pizzeria doing it but didn’t want to go to another pizzeria. So I called and asked and they said we could request for one when we placed the order. We ordered two pizzas and one turned out better than the other but it didn’t matter. Our kids got a kick out of seeing a heart shaped pizza when they opened the box on Valentine’s Day.Highly recommend this place.“

4.4 Superb56 Reviews
Walnut Street Kitchen Salad • $$
98 Walnut St, Montclair

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Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

“Had dinner here last night. Delicious, innovative menu. Try the crispy duck crostini, duck fat patatas bravado. Everything we had was great.And our server, Melissa, could not have been more helpful.Highly recommended (as are, reservations - this place is popular and gets busy).And, it’s BYOB!“

4.2 Good171 Reviews
Sparo's Deli and Catering Deli • $
197 B Bellevue Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich
Custom Sandwich
Semolina Bread
Chicken Parm
Lil Gracie
Kiki Girl
Dani Girl
Mama Ree
Fat Dom

“Better Life Recovery in Caldwell LOVES Sparo's Deli! We order from here at least once a week and the staff and food are UNBELIEVABLE. Even though they are almost always busy (because their food is that good), the staff is always hustling with cheerful demeanor to take care of their customers. We will always come to Sparos and recommend you do too!“

4.4 Superb44 Reviews

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da Pepo

da Pepo Italian • $$
54 Fairfield St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Mozzarella in Carozza
Housemade Tiramisu
Penne Puttanesca
Mushroom Ravioli
Penne Arrabiata
Arugula Salad
Cheesecake
Milanese
Gnocchi
Arancini

“My sister and I went here for lunch. It was phenomenal. We both had specials. I had thr mafaldine pasta with pork, broccoli rabe and Parmigiano reggiano, and my sister ordered a panino which was fried eggplant, olive-sundried tomato tapenade, parmesan shavings and spinach cress. Both were phenomenal. We ended up just sharing both dishes. We loved it so much, we ordered food to go for our families. It's a bit small in size. We got here right at 12 when they open, and within 10 minutes, they were full.“

4.3 Superb55 Reviews
La Rocca Italian • $$
23 Midland Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Cavatelli Shrimp Scallops Zucchini Pecorino
Short Rib and Mashed Potatoes
Tagliolini with Shrimp
Vitello Alla Milanese
Tagliolini Seafood
Calamari Fritti
Skirt Steak
Cheesecake
Lasagna

“Why did it take us so long to find this gem! Amazing everything! We had Fazzoletti with sage & butter sauce, South African lobster tail with veggies and mashed potatoes and pasta with seafood. And the dessert was when I thought to take a pic lol. Carlos was the best! All service staff were excellent! Will absolutely be back ??“

4.2 Good80 Reviews
Enzo Pizzeria & Restaurant Italian • $$
150 Valley Rd, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Linguini Shrimp and Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil
Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce Sandwich
Orange Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken
Apple Gorgonzola Salad
Italian Rice Balls
Pasta Pizza
White Pizza
Bruschetta

“We decided to try this place since we pass it all the time and it's the exact same distance from us as Mario's in Clifton, which has been a long-time go-to for us. The pizza here is fresh and DELICIOUS (and the crust - A+++), the service is timely and friendly, and you can tell it's a favorite local spot from all the people coming and going for pickups and deliveries. Some things to consider:- I've never had a pizza where they sprinkle garlic (chopped or maybe minced) on it by default - not even in Italy. That should not be a thing; the first time I ordered from there, I kept wondering why the taste was "off" and thankfully I ended up realizing it was the garlic since at first I wasn't going to order from them again. When I ordered subsequent times and told them not to sprinkle garlic on it, the taste was perfect.- They put a little more cheese on their pizza than I'm used to, so each slice is a bit "heavier" on the stomach. At first I thought they gave me extra cheese by mistake, but it wasn't.- It's definitely "Montclair pricing;" slightly more expensive than Mario's. However you are certainly getting what you pay for.All in all, I'd say it's worth checking out!“

4.3 Superb32 Reviews
Fresco da Franco Italian • $$
15 Church St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Warm Chocolate Lava Cake
Mediterranean Sea Bass
Diver Sea Scallops
Veal Chop Milanese
Fresh Pappardelle
Norwegian Salmon
Penne Puttanesca
Risotto Carbonara
Grilled Octopus
Da Franco

“We hosted a luncheon here for about 90 people - a total buyout of the restaurant - and it was perfection. The menu was family style and the food was delicious, beautifully presented and the sharing made for a really fun, friendly vibe among all the guests. And the cocktails look beautiful and taste even better.The service was wonderful - lovely, professional and very accommodating.They have a wireless mic and sound system, so you’re all set if you need to make toasts or anything.Would highly recommend and absolutely plan to be back for another event, or just dinner.Rich and Moe were particularly great to work with, and made our party a huge success.“

3.9 Good238 Reviews
Pappardelle Ristorante Italian • $$
77 Walnut St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Chili Thai Style
Wild Mushrooms Ravioli
Classic Caesar Salad
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Chicken Parmesan
Fried Calamari

“We had dinner tonight at Papperdellle. First time. Love everything about this place. Service was great. It was early the restaurant was one third full. About 25 diners. Had veal chop special, shrimp and sole oreganata, two apps. Will return. Not cheap, 130.00 for us plus tip. Worth the money.Try it you will like it.“

4.2 Good55 Reviews
Mr. Dino's Pizza • $
119 Watchung Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Drunken Grandma Pie and I Added Chicken
Meatball Parm Sub with Vodka Sauce
Penne Vodka with Grilled Chicken
Cheese Steak Sandwich
Plain Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Sicilian
Pepperoni Pizza

“*Belch* It was a stormy night. I couldn't see two feet in front of me. however, there was a light in the darkness...a sign...was it...from G-d? It must have been! for what my eyes saw, was the warm, welcoming sign of Mr. Dino. He welcomed me in as if I was one of his own. He put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Son, what can I get for you?"I said, "One margarita, one Grandma and one cup of root beer." He smiled and said, "coming right up."I waited for not even three minutes. *clears throat* My food and beverage were presented to me. I took a bite into the Grandma's slice first. What I felt, was a wave of emotion and flavor. I felt the warmth of my grandmother, who was passed away for many years. :(I washed down the memories with a nice refreshing sip of root beer. I bit into the margarita, and it made me feel like a boy getting a slice with my father again. After I finished my meal, I looked outside to see the sun was shining. I paid. I left. I'll never forget what you have done for me Mr. Dino.With love, JPSomewhat based on true events.Vegetarian options: It's pizza, Enter at your own risk.Kid-friendliness: 100%Parking: Get there...EARLY.Wheelchair accessibility: Yep.Dietary restrictions: Maybe? Pizza.“

4.2 Good39 Reviews
La Couronne Restaurant Italian • $$
23 Watchung Plaza, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Veal Chop Special
Sausage

“The food is excellent, but the service is outstanding. They made my friends and I feel welcomed. The food portions were just right, as they don't have exaggerate to make that a gimmick. Although they don't serve wine, they knew a place nearby where we could purchase for our party. Overall, a wonderful experience.“

4.1 Good14 Reviews
Bar Franco Lounges • $$$
5 Church St, Montclair

“Early dinner as we had to catch a show at the Wellmont. Amazing food especially the Appetizers! Great ambiance. Host Justin was super nice and accommodating. Our server was not very good. Took a very long time to take our drink orders and not attentive all evening. Restaurant wasn't busy at the time.“

4 Good192 Reviews
Ah' Pizz - Montclair Pizza • $$
7 N Willow St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Goat Cheese Fritters
Ahh Pizza Napolitana
Brick Oven Pizza
Gnocchi Malfatti
Fried Calamari
Nutella Pizza
Margherita
Fig Pizza
Tiramisu
Ah Pizz

“Ah’Pizz was great. Delicious food I hade the steak medium rare and it was phenomenal. Service could have been a little better and dividing attention to all their table because we did have to ask 3 times for my son’s dessert a simple cup of ice cream. All in all we’d done here many times over.“

4 Good94 Reviews
Napoli Trattoria & Pizzeria Pizza • $$
11 Park St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Risotto Special
Chicken Parmesan
Slice of Pizza
Fried Calamari
Caesar Salad
Vodka Sauce
Penne Vodka
Italian
Pie

“Love going to this place, service and food is always great. As a plus it’s also byob. Marlon is very attentive and makes you feel at home. I’m still to find something I don’t like, from the seafood risotto to the chicken parm to the mozzarella carozza everything is “

4 Good91 Reviews
Fiammella Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Restaurant Pizza • $
558 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Calamari Fiammella
Burrata Roberto
Margarita Pizza
Pesto Pizza
Tiramisu

“this is a must go to place the Staff is very friendly excellent food and the price was reasonable. The last time I went I had the Hotsytopsy shrimp and the Sorrentina pizza. Excellent with a nice red wine oh, by the way you have to bring your own..Parking: Parking on the street is free after 6pm. There are two lots in the area require walking a block or two“

3.7 Good38 Reviews

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Leone's

Leone's Pizza • $$
19 S Park St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella Caprese
Penne Vodka Pizza
Chicken Marsala
Fried Calamari
Pepperoni Pizza
Veal Milanese
House Salad
Bruschetta

“It was my first time at leone’s and I definitely will be returning! From the food to the service & vibe. But truly my server made my experience that much better. She listened to all my crazy accommodations and found the perfect dish for me. I will most definitely bring the rest of my family and request Angel! She made my experience a 10/10“

3.8 Good74 Reviews
Panzano Pizzeria Pizza • $
71 Walnut St, Montclair

Customers` Favorites

Pizza Kit

“I was born and raised in Montclair 73 yrs. ago, lived on Forest St. I have been coming to this restaurant for years, even before Chris brought it from the original owner that had it (he and his brother worked there back then). To say the food is good is an understatement, it's fabulous. It's hard to find an Italian Pizzeria that knows sauce and how to make it, most places just dump tomatoe sauce in an pan without seasonings, not this place, all their products are fresh and are homemade. The raviolis, baked ziti and the other dishes are mountain sized and good, I should know as I worked in at least 5 pizza establishments in all my years. For the record I go there once a month and travel close to 75 miles to get there from there Pa. area. Best place around. Captain Jack“

3.6 Good29 Reviews
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