Montclair Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 58

DINING OUT GUIDE Fine cuisine in and around Montclair BLOOMFIELD BELLA NAPOLI ITALIAN 1640 Broad St. 973-338-8500 This venerable family owned-and-operated restaurant offers private rooms for entertaining, and recently expanded to include al fresco dining on the patio. The menu includes classics such as veal cordon bleu with burgundy sauce, and baked ziti with eggplant. yo THE ORANGE SQUIRREL AMERICAN 412 Bloomfield Ave. 973-337-6421 Hailed by a New York Times reviewer as “The most exciting new restaurant I’ve come across in 2009,” The Orange Squirrel combines the talents of a chef/owner trained at the Culinary Institute of America and a whimsical decor and cocktail menu. zfdpt PANDAN ASIAN CUISINE ASIAN 406 Broad St. 973-748-9997 A reader writes, “Elegant Asian experience...featuring authentic specialties from the Far East.” xaogrt CALDWELL BANGKOK KITCHEN THAI 39 Bloomfield Ave. 973-618-9975 Owner Petom Kochawattana makes you feel like part of the family at this authentic Thai restaurant. xaolrt CALDWELL SEAFOOD MARKET & CAFE SEAFOOD 390 Bloomfield Ave. 973-226-2031 More than 60 years in business. Fresh fish selected daily from Fulton Fish Market is served in restaurant and available for purchase in attached market. yaghrt CLOVERLEAF TAVERN PUB 395 Bloomfield Ave. 973-226-9812 A casual local hang-out that has something for everyone. yfomlghrpt DOUGH ARTISAN PIZZERIA ITALIAN 437 Bloomfield Ave. 973-226-3300 In accordance with owner/chef Ed Simmons’ food philosophy, Dough uses local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Alongside the popular mushroom and Margherita pizzas, the menu includes such savory entrees as Heritage Chicken and Berkshire Pork Ragu. y a 5 g t IL VECCHIO CAFE ITALIAN 234 Bloomfield Ave. 973-226-8889 Located at Calandra’s Italian Village. Menu features homemade pastas, entrees, panini sandwiches, burgers and salads as well as pizzas, flatbreads and calzones made with all natural whole grain ingredients on their stone deck, wood-burning oven. yfomghrt LUCE ITALIAN 115 Bloomfield Ave. 973-403-8500 Trendy but casual eatery offers eclectic Italian menu. yaol STEPHANIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT ITALIAN 283 Bloomfield Ave. 973-226-2142 Family-owned restaurant features an impressive array of traditional Italian fare from pastas to seafood and fabulous desserts. yamlht CEDAR GROVE DELMONICO STEAK & BEYOND STEAKHOUSE 505 Pompton Ave. 973-433-0333 Restaurateur Bobby Wong and actor James Gandolfini of “Sopranos” fame joined forces to create this steak and seafood eatery with a speakeasy ambiance. yfobh GRASSHOPPER AMERICAN 292 Grove Ave. 973-239-1189 This Irish bar/restaurant’s menu features everything from steak and seafood to burgers and sandwiches. xfobght KYOTO III JAPANESE RESTAURANT JAPANESE 577b Pompton Ave. 973-239-8880 Authentic Japanese cuisine featuring sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura and katsu. Check out the daily special roll and unique appetizers. Catering for all occasions. yadgrt LOMBARDI’S BAR & RESTAURANT ITALIAN 599 Pompton Ave 973-239-6600 This reliable standard is known for its thin crust pizza, the Lombardi Platter (a combination of sautéed broccoli, sausage, long hot peppers, homemade potato slices and provolone), and the very popular Chicken Scarpiello (chicken sautéed with mushrooms, onions, peppers, sliced potatoes, sausage and garlic with a brown sauce). yfodgrpt 56 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE SPRING 2016 LU NELLO’S ITALIAN 182 Stevens Ave. 973-837-1660 This restaurant serves innovative Italian cuisine, and features a farm-to-table menu. Homemade pastas and fresh fish flown in daily are favori