Food as always is delicious. My favorite is the alfredo. I drive all the way from JC just to have…read moreit. lol The owners are friendly and everything is made fresh to order.

Pasta Flavio: where it's not all about the Flavor, for better or worse…read more To be fair, this order was takeout, so the judgment is mainly on the food, and nothing for the ambiance. Service was on time, order was done correctly... we _think_. To be clear: * Don't rely on the menu descriptions. The alfredo sauce, for example, is not the creamy texture you're used to. It's cheesy bits in oil. Not bad, but not what I was expecting. And "truffles" were invisible - just the oil, not shreds of mushroom. * Compared to my favorite local establishment, The Pasta Shop in Denville, the pasta is a noticeable step lower in texture. There are fewer varieties of pasta here than the Shop, but on the other hand, much more customizable plates. The Pasta Shop is set up where you can order from their standard menu or their daily specials, withhold an item if you're allergic. Here at Flavio, you can choose your meat(s), sauce(s), toppings (up to 7, and then I imagine you can choose more at a cost). And you get a lot of meat - my chicken was hidden in the photo, but stirring turned it all up. And it wasn't too salty, and nicely grilled. But the other toppings, you get less. My arrabiata pepper was shredded in very sparse amounts. Struggled to find other veggies. Only a few garlic cloves, tho nicely roasted. Verdict? Will sacrifice quantity (of what can be ordered) for quality and stick with The Pasta Shop.

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.

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

My friend Eddie and his husband Nico invited me to have dinner with them and I'm so glad they did!…read moreThey spoke to me about this place a few days ago and told me how amazing it was! They were not lying! We had the Antipasto Misti! And the appetizer size Orechiette to start. As my main dish I had the Skirt steak medium rare! It was amazing! So flavorful! I enjoyed every bite. The mashed potatoes with the infused caramelized onions was wow, amazing. You know how you always save a little bit of your favorite part of the dish for your last bite, well that's what I did with the mashed potatoes. Overall everything was amazing! Our server Jackie was so nice, super friendly. The owner Caroline was so nice! She was there to greet us and she was there checking in on us at our table and was the last person we saw! The environment was nice and warm, friendly, and cozy. I will definitely come back! I have already recommended it to two friends!

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.

As the name implies its small. We've been there on a Saturday night when it was busy and it didn't…read morematter much. The food is really outstanding. There are tons of great Italian restaurants around here and this one is probably in the top 5. Frank was really attentive. Even the deserts, which I dont usually have, are great. Highly recommend.

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.

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.

La Primavera is a hidden gem…read more I found them by accident when I was a simple guy who just went to Fridays before seeing a movie. Well, Fridays shutdown and La Primavera was there to step in. I've gone there by myself many times, and will continue to do so. It's simply an amazing restaurant. Don't believe me? Go in and just have the Rock Shrimp. That alone will reel you in. Everyone I've taken here adores the restaurant, the food, the staff. It's simply one of the greatest local restaurants you'll be happy to have finally discovered.

Waitstaff wonderful. The dishes are large but mine was on a huge amount of pasta which was stuck…read moretogether and fish was overly salted ... ugh, so disappointing

Go to when I crave Italian cuisine. Excellent service. Food is fresh and well seasoned.read more

Family! That's what…read moreI feel like when I come in through the doors! Everything has been delicious!!! Go just go and stop your shenanigans! Tell them yaya told you to come lol

The pizza comes out pipping hot. Delicious. Excellent service. Very busy for lunch in the weekend,…read moreand they handled the crowd efficiently and effectively.

I visited the Star Tavern on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch and enjoyed the food and service…read more My wife and I shared a garlic bread with mozzarella and a pizza (half 3 cheese/half white spinach) and even though the pizza is very thin it was more than enough food for us so keep that in mind if you go with multiple people and each one decides to order a pizza. Note that depending on the toppings you can order 2 different ones (half/half) but it's not available for all toppings. Pizza was tasty, I'd rate it a 8.5/10, I just wish it had a little more cheese. Garlic bread was also pretty good. I had 2 Coors light draft ($5.50 each) and my wife had a ginger ale ($3.00 and refill was free). They should offer some happy hour specials during weekdays. Service was good and waitresses were friendly. There are some tables and booths in addition to bar stools. There's a small parking lot so during peak hours you might need to find street parking.

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.

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).

Hemmingway haunts the corridors as Phil 'The Kraker' Bella greets his guests with warm ambience. A…read moretrue experience. The food is divine and the staff heavenly. If there was a 6th star I would tap it. Gunnar

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!!!