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    Turtle + The Wolf

    4.2 (388 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Angelotti pasta with mushrooms
    Erik B.

    Pretty impressive, dining experience given the confluence of great tasting restaurants in the nearby area. Booked a reservation on Resy and came here on a date night, which was the perfect setting. Candle it inside with romantic decor (but hip) flavor, the food was delicious. We ordered several of their dishes including Arancini filled with well-cooked rice and mozzarella, a Persian cucumber salad dish blended with delicious hazelnuts, and an angelotti pasta dish glazed with chicken broth and fresh mushrooms. Food is delicious and you really cannot go wrong with any of their dishes. The place is BYOB so highly recommend bringing a bottle of wine or beer!

    BYOB
    Rob D.

    I have been wanting to come here forever and finally made it. Ben was our server and was very attentive, informative and all around on point. Parking is easy here you can park on Valley if there are spots or in the lot behind the strip and they have entrances on both sides. The atmosphere and ambience is nice. The tables are a decent distance apart and the noise level was good. It's a BYOB establishment. We loved all the food we ordered and it was paced to come out perfectly for me. I especially enjoyed the pork. I highly recommend here. Will return

    Persian cucumber salad
    Conrad B.

    08/21/2025 Been a while since we stopped by the T&W. Have to say, we love the ambiance. The Persian cucumber salad was very different and very good. I'm going to have to replicate this at home. My wife's hanger steak was tasty, although a bit tough. My Berkshire pork chop was also very tasty, but I thought a bit too fatty. Service was very attentive and it's a BYOB.

    Suzette S.

    Happy National Fried Chicken Day‼ Had the most delicious fried chicken at the Supper Club event: Fried Chicken & Grower Champagne at Turtle + the Wolf! So glad My son and future daughter in law invited us!! The food was amazingly delicious! Loved the bubbles! The perfect pairing with each of the entrees! Cheers Great ambiance! Excellent service! #NationalFriendChickenDay

    tortelloni, mussels, swordfish
    Tina K.

    Amazing food in an intimate space! The service was great and it's byob too. Highly recommend the mussels, cucumber salad & tortelloni!

    Beef Tartare  black garlic aioli | potato crisp | egg yolk | crostini
    CJ T.

    We've lived in the Montclair area for 5 years and have been to probably 100+ restaurants... this might be our favorite! The restaurant is dimly lit with quirky knickknacks and decor. The music is always good, but very quiet and not distracting. It is always busy, but not so much that you can't get a reservation or that the small room becomes loud. Perfect for both date night and going out with friends. It's a super chill vibe, but the service is appropriate for the price point (e.g., they bus your table after every course and give you new settings promptly, but never rush you). Our usual server is Candy, who is delightful and knowledgeable about the menu and food in general. It's a BYO next to two wine stores, and she can help advise what pairs well and always has amazing food recommendations. We rarely remark on an individual server, but she is exceptional. But the reason we love it is the food, which is incredible and on par with much more expensive eateries. They have, IMO, the perfect amount of consistency--seasonal turnover of about 20-30% of the menu but keeping the crowd favorites year-round--and the specials are always genuinely interesting. The beef tartare is one of my favorite bites anywhere. We always get that and the rosemary focaccia (just $4 for four of the biggest and most delicious slices of focaccia you'll have). The shishito peppers have also rotated spices a few times since we've been going, so we normally check that out if it's new. This time we got a new menu item: the tortelloni with mushroom ragout, which was a wonderful earthy fall spin on a usually light spring dish. Not the best pasta I've ever had as an NJ Italian, but the sauce and filling were umami heaven. And for dessert, I got a special. The chamomile panna cotta was perfectly balanced, with the floral notes complementing the custard rather than dominating it. I may have lightly macerated the strawberries as they were firm, but the flavors were absolutely *chef's kiss*, and this was a home run for a normally simple/boring dish. Not pictured were our 1/2 dozen oysters, double espresso, coffee, and tiramisu. All very good, but less noteworthy than the dishes pictured. Combined, we got 3 apps, 1 side, 1 entrée, 2 coffees, and 2 desserts. It ended up being $120 before tip and not including our bottle of wine. So it's definitely a "special occasion" place for us, but one we'll find an excuse to visit 3-4 times a year.

    Andrea A.

    So happy to be able to find a nice place in Montclair that isn't so stuffy and overpriced for no reason. Between the decor and the menu and the service it's exactly what you want for a nice night out without feeling out of place. BYOB Shareable apps, rotating seasonal menu, and just enough options for any type of dietary restrictions.

    Brick Chicken
    Allison L.

    This place was awesome. Was going to try to be a walk in around opening time since there were limited reservations, but I was lucky enough to call and find out that a table was available. The entire restaurant has a warm and cozy vibe, with dim lighting. The service was friendly and attentive, taking note of my kids' food allergies. Food was delicious, especially the burrata with tasty brussel sprouts that both went well together. The brick chicken was tender and unique with curry. The steak frites was rich, buttery and came with a generous portion of fresh french fries on the side. The roasted sweet potato agnolotti had the perfect consistency and balance in flavor. This is definitely a high quality restaurant that not only thrives in Montclair, but would also thrive if it were located in NYC. Would highly recommend.

    Take home Chocolate Peanut-Butter Tart
    Monica D.

    I have wanted to come here for so long so I used the opportunity to take a special friend for her birthday and it was phenomenal. The service was fabulous and the prices for the quality of food were also amazing. We started with the rosemary focaccia, a basket of large squares of fluffy, hot and delicious bread then we moved on to the beet salad, delicate yet very flavorful with lots of texture. For main dishes, my friend had the Agnolotti which at the time was with morel mushrooms and peas, she loved it. I went with the Berkshire pork, which was probably one of the best pieces of meat I've had in a very long time. It was unbelievably tender and just mind blowing. For dessert we were too full so she had a cappuccino and I had the chocolate PB tart to bring home. It was wonderful. I would definitely love to go back, and taste more of their ever changing menu. A neighborhood gym.

    Chicken Liver Mousse
    Miss P.

    Service was excellent and food was good. We had chicken liver mousse, which was delicious and nicely prepared. Local burrata wasn't too fresh, had mediocre taste. For main course our server recommended sweet corn agnolotti and it didn't disappoint. It was absolutely mouthwatering and delicious. For dessert we asked for classic tiramisu and it was very good, it's a big piece more than enough for two people. Overall great experience and we will be back to try other items on menu. Make reservations in advance.

    Jocelyn L.

    I've been wanting to try this spot for years and I'm so glad I finally made it. We started with the rosemary fococcia which is a must try. It has a nice crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside. We also ordered the beef tartare and shishito peppers which were both very good. For the mains we ordered the steak medium rare, although it came out more medium. The au poivre sauce and the crispy fries were the stars of the show. I ordered the squid ink risotto and octopus which was good. I definitely want to come back to try their fried chicken dinner which they're known for and the muscles. For dessert we got the chocolate peanut butter pie and the donuts. BYOB, if you forgot don't worry, there's a wine shop across the street and next door.

    chocolate-peanut butter tart, olive oil cake and brioche doughnuts
    Elayne W.

    Came here with a group of 6 for dinner on a Friday night and had such a great time. They're BYOB and there's a wine store across the street. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was great. Appetizers: beef tartare, chicken liver mousse, and oysters. Everything was very shareable portions and my favorite was the chicken liver mousse (even people in our party who tried it for the first time enjoyed it). Entrees: duck confit pot pie (as delicious as it sounds), scallops (came with 5 in a light lemon sauce), chicken and dumplings (more chicken than dumplings), octopus + chorizo (delicious), pork shoulder pappardelle (tasty handmade pasta) and kielbasa (was the pork special of the day). Desserts: chocolate peanut butter tart (my boyfriend loved), olive oil cake (very moist) and brioche doughnuts (my favorite). The menu is a bit pricey but the quality is worth it. Can't wait to come back here again to try more! They have a family style whole roasted pig (serves 6-7) and fried chicken that I'd love to try.

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    Great food and ambiance. The foccacia bread is to die for. And the place is byob. Definitely recommend!

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    Excellent food. Interesting menu. Attentive service. Bistro atmosphere. Plan well ahead to get a reservation.

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    Crazy delicious and wonderful ambiance and service. Smarter than most NJ restaurants that claim to be on the cutting edge.

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    Ambiance and service were great! The food was good and the specials interesting. You can walk in and sit at the bar.

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    Love the chicken and all there side so fresh you'll enjoy the salmon is so fresh and delicious

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    One of the best restaurants in NJ. The chicken and dumplings and the pork sugo are out of this world!!!!

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    The food and ambiance is great however, we definitely felt rushed. Other reviewers are saying the same thing so it wasn't just us.

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