Palato 377 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

"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."

"I love love love this place! Their gelato is to die for! The owner is great and takes pride in what he does. This hidden gem is a must go to for everyone!"

"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!"

"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!!"