Stopped in for lunch on a Friday while in town and loved my experience…read more Had a short fifteen minute wait and was seated at the bar near the window. The service was super attentive + the ambience felt like a true neighborhood spot with a cozy and hip interior. Started off with a DKA pastry and then followed up with one of their specials which was their take on a chicken Milanese paired with a buttermilk ranch topped salad. Both were really solid and were the perfect start for a day filled with exploring what Montclair had to offer. Definitely wouldn't mind stopping by again when passing through!

The place is small, but cozy. Our server was nice, informative, and attentive…read more The beverages were delicious and meals were flavorful. It was priced and portioned well. All of the dishes we ordered were our favorites, and we couldn't stop eating the straw fries. I would definitely come back just to order a plate of fries!!!

I have to say, great customer service! Pan de yuca are really good. Thank you for accommodating.read more

Love this little spot! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. I typically get a smoothie…read morehere and they are always delicious. Good portion size and price value. They also usually write a cute little encouraging message on the smoothie cups. Would definitely recommend!

The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

This is my husband and I's second time here. I didn't think they could top our first visit, boy was…read moreI wrong. We brought our family this time and Liigino's was just as good if not better this visit. We had fried calamari and shrimp, meatballs, mozzarella with tomato for appetizers. Our dinners were, polenta with short rib Ragu, spaghetti carbonara, and let's not forget the massive chicken parm. We also squeezed in deserts and cappuccino. The atmosphere was beautiful and everyone that works here is so pleasant. Can't wait to go back.

Amazing place! Plenty of outside tables, we were able to sit immediately outside while tables…read moreinside were all reserved. The inside is super cute and lots of floral motifs and it reminded me of Italy. It's a little cramped (tables close together) and very loud inside. The waitress was super friendly and attentive, ice water brought over immediately. Food came out so quick. Huge portions!!! I got chicken parm and it was enough for 4 people. Best chicken parm I have had in a while. The mozzarella cheese tasted like fresh mozzarella, super good quality and the tomato sauce was sweet but not too sweet, it's a really solid tomato sauce. My friend got the wild boar pasta and we shared both dishes. The pasta was huge as well and enough for 3 people to share. So much meat in it! Super soft and tender. A bit salty but I still really liked it. Both meals were like a warm comforting hug. Prices great for portion size. Would come back again!

Grabbed some food to go recently - a chicken vodka parm pizza and also some bolognese & cheese…read moretopped fries. Both were excellent and made fresh to order! It was quite busy on a Saturday evening, with almost all tables full and plenty of people picking up orders as well. Would recommend!

We came here for a dinner date with some friends and their dog. They were able to accommodate us…read moreoutside to be able to have the dog with us, which was very nice as we always look for outdoor spaces to be able to bring our furry friends. The service was nice, especially because even though we were the only table sitting outside, they were consistently coming out to make sure we were doing OK and had everything we needed. We ordered some garlic knots, which were good, it just seemed a little bit pricey to charge for the marinara sauce separately, which was not really outstanding nor something special, so I would recommend you skip it. We also ordered the chicken vodka Parm pie which was very good. The chicken was very crispy and the pizza was still delicious the next day when we had the leftovers. One of her friends is allergic to gluten, so it was very nice that they were able to accommodate for her. I do wanna point out that we have been to many places that offer gluten-free options and this is the first one I've been to that does charge you extra to make a gluten-free. In terms of price, it is very similar to the other places in Montclair but they do provide very good service and the ambience both outside and inside is very nice.

I really like this place. I ordered delivery and everything was good. I brought a friend and sat…read moreinside and the service was good. The guy was really nice and smiled a lot and happy we were there. Not a grumpy grouch. My friend is a big guy and got a chicken pasta meal and brought some home for later. It was a lot of food. I got a burger and it was very good. I will definitely go back.

Hidden gem with great food and service! Staff were welcoming and attentive. It was very cozy and…read morerelaxed and the food exceeded expectations!

I had a very pleasant lunch experience here recently. The restaurant was not crowded, so we were…read moretold to choose our table. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I had a really delicious Bloody Mary with a nice kick of horseradish. For lunch, I ordered the Fresca pizza. This had fresh mozzarella, black olives, and artichoke hearts. It was tasty, with a good amount of toppings. Nothing fantastic, but it certainly did the trick. Also, it was a great price at $14. My husband ordered the Steak Giombatta. This dish was massive. Plenty of steak and sausage cooked with peppers and onions, all surrounded by mounds of thin fried potatoes. This is a delicious and impressive dish. We really enjoyed our meal here. I would give it a try.

This place is lively on a Friday night! What a fun atmosphere. Came here on an early Friday evening…read moreand was pleasantly surprised by the down to earth service and food. We started with the rice balls, and they were vegetarian and delicious. The vodka sauce on the side really sent us. We also got the mushroom ravioli which was rich and a bit earthy. We would love to come back here and try the pizza! This time we were full until the next day despite splitting the appetizer and entree. There was no wait but we got there just before it got packed so I would consider what time you're going.

My partner and I were looking for a local spot for lunch and came across Pita Bowl, which had great…read morereviews and it did not disappoint! We both ordered the chicken gyro bowls along with the spinach basil balls. The portions were incredibly generous. So much so that we each took half of our meal home and enjoyed it again for dinner. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I had never tried spinach basil balls before. They reminded me of a croquette, crisp on the outside and full of flavor inside. You order at the counter and pick up your food at the counter. The space itself is beautifully decorated, with a warm ambiance that feels inspired by Greek culture. We'll definitely be back!

I was visiting my cousin in Nutley last night from the Lehigh Valley…read more I have celiac disease, so we specifically chose this restaurant due to the variety of Clearly marked gluten-free food. I did not feel the need to call and question the processes as I feel if a restaurant has the audacity to label something allergy free, it's trustworthy. An hour after eating this I became violently ill. It was an hour and a half ride home for me, vomiting in my car and going to the bathroom on the side of Route 78 and 37° weather. This is unacceptable and I am absolutely furious. Laid up in my bed and wasting days of my life being ill now Please don't make the same mistake I did and trust this menu