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!

Okay, this place is really nice but super crowded. There is barely any space to move! The waitress…read morewere standing there the entire time watching people eat because there was just no spaces Regardless, the food was amazingggg omg to die for. A little on the expensive side but for a special occasion I would definitely go back

This is such a cute place! The restaurant is small, but it has a lovely outdoor seating area. We…read morevisited on a beautiful, breezy day, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The menu is extensive, in the best way possible. Everything sounded delicious, and it was hard not to want to order one of everything! We were a party of 12, and they accommodated us immediately. The service was excellent and very attentive throughout our visit. Every dish we ordered tasted homemade and was packed with flavor. The kids' pizza is actually a full-sized pizza, making it perfect for sharing if you have toddlers. They also had a projector showing the World Cup game, which added to the fun atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely incredible experience at Popolari. I am…read moregluten-free and was absolutely overjoyed when I heard they make HOMEMADE gluten-free pasta. The food is absolutely incredible. I haven't stopped thinking about the Nonna pasta and I've been raving to all my friends. They offer a wide array of options and there's something for everyone. FRESH ingredients are used here, everything was light and simple. You can taste the quality! The service is fantastic as well, very attentive and kind wait staff. The atmosphere is so cute, it's a very cozy spot. This place is perfect for a celebration or a romantic date spot! Any time of day would be a lovely option as they have ample outdoor seating and large windows. Cannot wait to visit again, this will definitely become a regular spot!! This is a MUST VISIT for anyone gluten intolerant. Thank you so much Popolari!

Visited again - 04/18/2026 with wife and SIL. This was the…read morefirst time for my SIL who loved everything she had. (The Frito Misto, Polenta Limone and the Funghi (roasted mushrooms). We've been trying to get her to come here with us and she's glad she finally did. My wife and I shared the Arugula salad, the Frito Misto... but I went with my 'normal'... Amatriciana (bucatini, guanciale & chili). Love this dish. My wife opted for the Risotto Cioppino, which she also loved. As you can see and as I've said before, we love Boschetto... and it's a BYOB!

This was a really nice Italian restaurant. It feels like an elevated pizzeria. You order and pay at…read morethe counter and then the food comes to you. The pizza was delicious! The shrimp and calamari appetizer was delicious. Free parking in the lot.

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!

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.

THEE Best around! Their pastas are made fresh and in house. Whatever it is that you order is…read moresucculent and Devine - a religious experience! Staff is amazingly attentive, professional and super friendly. I like that the Chef makes an occasional appearance making it a personable experience. Prices are up there but money well spent.

I....don't really get the hype. This place was okay for the first half hour, but then the weekend…read moreevening crowd came and it got louder than free bottle service night at a club owned by Snoop Dogg. Lawd have mercy on my ears! The food was decent quality and largely portioned, but it was largely the same old Italian-American red sauce staples made by Spanish-speaking staff that you'd find at many "Italian" restaurants in NJ. - LK Caesar Salad: Eh. Limp lettuce, storebought dressing. No anchovies so not authentic, but I didn't expect any - Squid Ink Bucatini: Came with an okay amount of scallops and shrimp, and a skimpy portion of jumbo lump crab. Large, though, so I could have the rest for lunch the next day - Malfaldine Pasta: Points for the nice tomato cream sauce, but there wasn't much more to this besides the fun malfadine shape - Hen Of The Wood Mushrooms side: More like hen + shiitake. Lots of garlic flavor, but it was kind of drowning in oil. Service was okay, but like some reviewers have noted, it tended to skew young and green. Which was fine until things got LOUD and crowded--then we were waiting forever just to get extra water. I'd never been to Montclair before this dinner--but I have say I truly hope there's better Italian in this up and coming town.

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.

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.

This place has been the talk of the town for quite some time, and it is easy to see why. The…read morequality and love of this food truly shines through with every plate. Starting out with the incredible apps, the bread service is a must! Also, the brussels sprouts and meatballs were out of this world. The pasta was nothing short of extraordinary, home made cavatelli pasta, whipped ricotta with a little heat, perfection! The steak Was an absolute dream, and came with a side of crispy potatoes with a sauce on top that I absolutely could've taken a bath in! Last but not least the phenomenal chai tiramisu and cardamom olive oil cake. Wow! And check out the dim sum on Sundays !

A friend takes me to try out this filipino Continental gallery restaurant with 80's greatest music…read moreat the background 4/5 Start with great tasty bread basket. 5/5 However balance of the evening we are confusing & constantly trivial what I'm eating. Further filipino spice might not be the best interpretations of some of the American classic. Not fun 2/5

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

Service, atmosphere, food was spectacular. Waitress was…read morefriendly, attentive. Old school Italian vibes. Shrimp beep and chicken savoy was great. Clam oreganata was good, eggplant parm was cheesy, pasta was fresh

Food. Never heard of a place without meatballs when ordering spaghetti. New one on me…read more So went with shrimp...but mistake. Obviously frozen as it had various flavors mixed into it...dry and stringy Service was poor. Sat at the bar for around q0 mins until the bartender was done talking with friends only to be told no food at the bar. Service slow..for me. Fast if you are a regular. Their mistake. No music. One lone TV. I'm sure there are better dishes but the service put me off. Not coming back. Life is too short and too many other places to try. Try to get the thin blonde as she hustles If you're a regular..good for you. If you're not..try the places. It's ok