This place is so good. Everyone we eat in or do take out, the food is fresh, tasty, and piping hot…read more Everything we had tonight was excellent. Did not remember to take pictures of the fried calamari and garlic bread, as we ate them all in a short time. Service was not bad. The kitchen/cook deserves all the praise. Highly recommend!

That pasta here is made fresh and is very tasty. You add your own toppings for an additional…read morecharge, but there are deals in place (buy 2 get 2 free). The owner was friendly. My penne pasta with fresh mozz and veggies was delicious but the garlic bread was forgettable. I also tried to eat there a 2nd time but the owner told me he couldn't cook for the next hour due to the fire department's order or something like that? I had to walk out and eat at a competitor's restaurant which was a letdown.

All the food was very good. Seafood was fresh and all pasta…read morewell seasoned Server was nice but slow and took a while to initially get to us. Drinks were ok but took forever to get. Website said live music on the day we went but when we got their host said they don't do that anymore. The biggest issue was the house next door (15 feet from doors of kitchen) had very big rats running around. Like a family of rats that didn't seem fazed by the daylight or people. I'm not saying the place has them but after seeing that it was hard to eat outside. Would like to give another shot because the food itself was good.

Came here for a birthday dinner with family. They have outdoor and indoor seating. We chose to sit…read moreinside. It's small & intimate inside with a bar area in the corner. The food was tasty and the portion sizes were good. I tried the nightmare on bourbon and the Dracula's kiss cocktail. The bartender was definitely heavy handed lol. You definitely get bang for your buck with those cocktails. The hostess and waitor were really nice. My niece was very hyper and asking for a lot of things & my waitor was so patient and understanding with her. They have their own parking lot and you can do street parking as well.

Go to the restaurant minimum once a month and there's a reason…read more Quality of the food is one of the best in north jersey along that's a BYOB MUST TRY

hands down the best food in Montclair. i have been here several times and each time its always…read moregreat. i have been trying to work through the menu, but its hard not to order the lasagna, its just that good. it is always busy but never cramped or crowded. being byob is great and there is a liquor store not far away. highly recommended

Very small and tables ontop of you..extremely noisey..would not attend any longer .Food was…read moremediocre Sorry

Been here a few times now…read more In this area there is a plentitude of good Italian restaurants but this has to be among the best. As the name implies, its small. On a Saturday can be a bit tight, but it doesn't take away from the experience. The food is really outstanding. The spaghetti and meatballs is maybe the best around here. The chicken piccata is the best. Their apps - shrimp with beans, crab cakes all really good. The front of house is really very good too even when busy. And though I'm not a desert person, they have a coffee Gelato that is unbelievable. With all the choices for great Italian in this area this ranks in the top 3. Seriously that good.

The service and drinks were very good. Dinner was very blah. Clams Casino had no taste. The…read morechicken special I had was so bland. The veal bolognese was just a cutlet with cheese.

my wife and I have been loyal customers for over forty years and Julio never disappoints! The…read moreambience is nothing to get excited about but the food is consistently excellent.

Meh.... Got off a plane returning from Florida yesterday. My fiancé and I decided to stop at…read morePrimavera and try the food there, it's near where we live and we pass by it all the time so we were curious. We arrived at about 530 on Sunday and it was not crowded at all. There were maybe 4 to 6 other people in the entire restaurant. The entire weight staff was standing at the bar watching soccer on TV, mind you this is never OK in any location, but this restaurant is a 'Fancy wannabe' place. The servers were very aggressive and taking our order, even though it wasn't busy in there. We just wanted to sit and sit our wine for a few minutes. I got their Ortechiatte pasta dish and my partner got the chicken Parm. This pasta dish was just floating and oil no flavor whatsoever. My friend said the chicken Parm was OK. We spent before tip, $80 for two entrées and two glasses of house wine, ridiculous. Food wasn't great and the service wasn't great and the whole experience was unfortunate. There's so many great Italian restaurants in the immediate area. I would certainly not recommend this to be one of your choices

I have been going to Primavera for many years. The menu has many options for appetizers but the…read moreclams oreganata are the best my family and friends have ever had! The service is exceptional - Alberto and Segundo always make us feel welcome. The ambiance is very comforting and homey. The food is excellent and portions are sizable and affordable. The wine list and bar offer plenty of options.

Nice family restaurant. Food is consistently good. Particularly love the Braised Short Rib, Chicken…read moreAngelina and the Calamari. Either come with a big appetite or enjoy leftovers for the following day (still delicious!). I usually go for the latter because I have to have desert, Tiramisu or Cannoli - so good. I don't think we have ordered anything here we didn't like. Pizzas are amazing, too. The thin crust and the tasty marinara sauce is yummy. Plus we can bring our own wine. Reasonable prices. Not to mention service is the best, very attentive. They all work as a team. You feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. I am glad we live close to this restaurant and easily order take out or eat here.

Liked this place because of the homey atmosphere, but I recently heard they closed down..Hope its…read morenot true

Thoroughly-thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit to Star Tavern. I have seen reviews on YouTube thru…read morethe yrs and just heard of the location by name since it's been around so long but this weekend was craving a slice and wanted to start knocking off some of the places I had on my list to visit. The location itself is a combination of everything I like...somewhat dim lighting, long tables, long bar, booths, and hometown/locals feel. So...haha...a tavern...Parking is ample immediately adjacent to the bldg and there is also an overflow lot if you can't find a spot in the main parking lot. Menu has their specialty pies/standard food offerings and they have a chalkboard inside with their specials and drink specials. Pizza is a thin bar style pie. Very thin crispy crust which I prefer because it allows you to eat a few more slices without feeling full or dead tired from dough/carbs. We got a white pie and a buffalo chicken pizza...concluded things with their desert pizza which has apples, butter, walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar. All three were spectacular! Everything I had seen on YouTube from folks like JL Jupiter praising the location were spot on! Ingredients were all fresh. Pizza was crisp. Service was fast. The staff was welcoming and pleasant. Stefania was our waitress and she was great. Attentive, checking in regularly, clearing the table promptly and brought the check out without us having to wait long. I have nothing negative to say about the pizza or the experience. Drove about 40 mins to get there and it was well worth the drive. If you like thin crust pizza and that true tavern vibe/experience this has to be on your list of pizza restaurants to try. Has to be.

My friends were visiting out of state and had this place bookmarked to try. We drove 50 minutes to…read moreget there and I think it was worth the drive. They were packed when we got there but we didn't have to wait long to get a seat. What we ordered: - Buffalo Wings - Mozzarella Sticks - French Fries - Regular Pizza - Regular Pizza with Pepperoni - White Clam Pizza - Old School Everything Pizza without Anchovies The food came out piping hot and everything we got was good. The wings were crispy and had a lot of sauce. We all enjoyed the pizzas even though bar style isn't our favorite. The only thing to note is my friend ordered a Blue Moon beer and never got it even though she even reminded them again. By the time the meal ended she was too full for a beer anyways. Honestly we don't even know if we got charged for it because we didn't examine the receipt before we paid by cash. Besides that everything went well and we would recommend this place.

Another great Calabrese Pie from Turano's! Fresh mozzarella,…read more'nduja sausage, roma tomatoes, creamy ricotta with imported Calabrian chili peppers and an extra drizzle of the chili oil, topped with a generous amount of caramelized onions. Spicy and cool at the same time. This is a serious contender for one of the best (and most creative) pizzas I've had in NJ. As always, the staff is great and the food is always ready when you arrive to pick it up. I do miss the sweet and spicy Asian chicken pinwheels though. Those were great. (hint hint).

Turano's is my local go to and honestly, I'm lucky to have it. Their slice varieties are endless,…read moreoften offering two dozen or more choices. Always fresh and amazing. The only issue I have is trying to decide what I'm in the mood for; no easy task given the over the top choices. Food is also excellent with large portions and more than fair prices. Their stuffed rigatoni with vodka sauce is the stuff of local legend and is more than enough to feed you a couple of times, if not more. Delivery is also prompt and courteous. Turano's is THE choice for pizza in my area. Go there, enjoy and tell Dave I sent you. Kudos.

This place has been around for a long time for a reason. Their service, food and old school…read moreambience is always amazing. My table ordered Mozzarella En Carozza to share then Veal Parm, Chicken Savoy and Shrimp scampi ending with the Lemoncello cake and Cappuccino. Please don't overlook their home crafted cocktails and great wine selection. Can't wait to go back. Ciao Bella Italia!!!

TAKEOUT REVIEW:…read more Last week, my husband picked up dinner for us from Bella Italia. We ordered eggplant parmesan dinners to-go, one with a salad and the other with pasta. So tasty! The dinner comes with bred and butter. We had leftovers for the next day (eggplant still holds and is still delicious). I called in the order over phone. My husband picked up the order and paid at the restaurant. On the phone and in person, they are friendly and nice. Bella Italia is a gem for locals!