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Cozy, laid-back restaurant featuring classic Italian bites & espresso sourced from Sicily.
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Address: 377 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 509-0416
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Reviews
Angelina Schmidt
We love visiting Palato whenever we have an anniversary or a birthday to celebrate. Whether just as a couple or with my in laws too, it has become our families go to spot for divine Italian food.
The cafe is small but aesthetically cosy, charming and welcoming. I love its warm lighting and the just as warm servers and owners. We always feel taken care of and that’s even before the amazing food has arrived.
We’ve tried many dishes here and would recommend any of them but recently, as pictured below, I tried the mushroom pasta… and it was just so so so very good. Everything is fantastic!
I’m always looking forward to eating here again.
… moreThe cafe is small but aesthetically cosy, charming and welcoming. I love its warm lighting and the just as warm servers and owners. We always feel taken care of and that’s even before the amazing food has arrived.
We’ve tried many dishes here and would recommend any of them but recently, as pictured below, I tried the mushroom pasta… and it was just so so so very good. Everything is fantastic!
I’m always looking forward to eating here again.
Anthony Difrancesco
Don’t listen to the lower very few bad reviews people left. This place is a solid 10/10 and a MUST go. Great prices for very satisfying portions. This is actual traditional homeland Italian food that blows away any NYC or NJ places that I have been to (and I have been to a lot) and the gelati …From the owners to the staff to the food all around fantastic, we will be back!
… moreAi Lake
This is our second time at Palato and it was just as delightful as the first time! We had the burrata as a shared appetiser. The roasted pepper bruschetta was flavorful and a delightful change from tomato bruschetta. The burrata was creamy and dressed with an arugula salad with balsamic vinegar and speck made an excellent balance of salty, bitter, sour, and sweet.
I ordered the special of tagliolini with shrimp and calamari with garlic, tomatoes and olive oil. The pasta was perfect. The shrimp and calamari were sweet and soft. I wish the sauce was less tomato sauce-y and more garlic and oil with some tomatoes, but it was still tasty and generous serving. My partner got the caserecce with a white veal ragu, mushroom, and pecorino. The mushroom flavour was strong in the sauce and went well paired with veal. Plate-licking good!
Dessert was dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and salted caramel gelato scoops with fruit. We had a latte and a hot chocolate and it was a great ender for a satisfying meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and we never felt rushed. We are looking forward to returning soon!
… moreI ordered the special of tagliolini with shrimp and calamari with garlic, tomatoes and olive oil. The pasta was perfect. The shrimp and calamari were sweet and soft. I wish the sauce was less tomato sauce-y and more garlic and oil with some tomatoes, but it was still tasty and generous serving. My partner got the caserecce with a white veal ragu, mushroom, and pecorino. The mushroom flavour was strong in the sauce and went well paired with veal. Plate-licking good!
Dessert was dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and salted caramel gelato scoops with fruit. We had a latte and a hot chocolate and it was a great ender for a satisfying meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and we never felt rushed. We are looking forward to returning soon!
Danielle
The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious. Portions were a perfect size and the atmosphere amazing. Our food came out quickly and the servers were so attentive and warm. We split a mixed greens salad, lasagna, and extra dark gelato.
… moreTres Williams
5 star all the way. We stopped in on a whim looking for a new spot to try on Bloomfield Ave. We were accommodated at the bar – the last 2 seats in the tiny space – and enjoyed a fantastic meal. Excellent appetizer, fresh pasta dishes and tiramisu to complement our BYO wine. Wonderful casual and rustic setting. Friendly greeting and service. Tiny spot so call ahead or grab a seat when available. Highly recommend!!
… moreExquisite Woman
Palato Caffe and Cucina
Such a lovely little quiet corner of Montclair. Yes, this is a BYOB and I definitely will remember that going forward. This adorable Italian bistro is nothing short of perfect. The people and the food are wonderful and inviting. They treat you like a welcomed old friend. (not like family, and so much better).
Something about true Italian hosts, you feel the warmth as soon as you walk in the door and really never want to leave. The space is so well planned out and decorated with a presiding eye that you hardly realize you are in the busy bustling Montclair Center.
Polpettine di Vittello. Veal meatballs with my favorite Cacio Cavallo cheese.
There is nothing like a mouthwatering meatball made with fresh spices and the tomato sauce was prepared with fresh herbs that offer a taste like no other. The serving is 4 large and please pace yourself because there is so many other items on the menu.
For my entrée Fettuccini Al Fungi. This is the velvetiest mushroom dish I have ever eaten. Prepared with garlic and truffle oil. The smell is phenomenal the taste is excellent, not too cloying or bland it was just right!
Dessert was a fancy Salame di Cioccolato. Yup, a decedent chocolate dessert shaped like salami (e) mixed with scrambled biscotti and rum.
What’s not to like? From the moment you arrive to the time you leave they don’t rush you out, and even though they are open until 10:30 or so, you will have to leave eventually. I will be back again to Palato Caffe and Cucina and I am sure they will be here for years to come. Love this place!!!!!
… moreSuch a lovely little quiet corner of Montclair. Yes, this is a BYOB and I definitely will remember that going forward. This adorable Italian bistro is nothing short of perfect. The people and the food are wonderful and inviting. They treat you like a welcomed old friend. (not like family, and so much better).
Something about true Italian hosts, you feel the warmth as soon as you walk in the door and really never want to leave. The space is so well planned out and decorated with a presiding eye that you hardly realize you are in the busy bustling Montclair Center.
Polpettine di Vittello. Veal meatballs with my favorite Cacio Cavallo cheese.
There is nothing like a mouthwatering meatball made with fresh spices and the tomato sauce was prepared with fresh herbs that offer a taste like no other. The serving is 4 large and please pace yourself because there is so many other items on the menu.
For my entrée Fettuccini Al Fungi. This is the velvetiest mushroom dish I have ever eaten. Prepared with garlic and truffle oil. The smell is phenomenal the taste is excellent, not too cloying or bland it was just right!
Dessert was a fancy Salame di Cioccolato. Yup, a decedent chocolate dessert shaped like salami (e) mixed with scrambled biscotti and rum.
What’s not to like? From the moment you arrive to the time you leave they don’t rush you out, and even though they are open until 10:30 or so, you will have to leave eventually. I will be back again to Palato Caffe and Cucina and I am sure they will be here for years to come. Love this place!!!!!
Ben Rich
Truly a delight of a dining experience. The wait staff was friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. The food was delicious!
I had the special which was a squid ink fettuccine with saffron sauce and seafood. My date had the lasagna which was made with spinach pasta and had plenty of meat but wasn’t heavy.
We enjoyed a delicious red wine that we brought since it is BYOB and there are no reservations.
I will definitely be back.
… moreI had the special which was a squid ink fettuccine with saffron sauce and seafood. My date had the lasagna which was made with spinach pasta and had plenty of meat but wasn’t heavy.
We enjoyed a delicious red wine that we brought since it is BYOB and there are no reservations.
I will definitely be back.
brian gough
Very small place but big on flavor and impeccable service. Delicious variety of options on their menu I tried the porcini foccacia and the polenta and both were excellent. Can’t wait to go back and try more!
… moreI.E. Xam
I got the Tagliolini al Pomodoro (spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and sauce). It was excellent. And so was the Green Mixed salad with shaved parmigiano. No alcohol available (byob). Many other Italian items on the menu. Small number of tables for dining in. Friendly quick efficient service.
… moreAlice
My recent discovery of this little gem in Montclair. Cozy place with nice ambiance…it is a place you would find in the nyc village. Food is authentic, pasta is homemade and cooked perfectly. Also helps owners are from Italy 🙂
Excellent service & food…my new fav go to place. Highly recommend!
… moreExcellent service & food…my new fav go to place. Highly recommend!