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Warm comfortable small new restaurant in Montclair - Fusionista - Modern Peruvian Cuisine, Montclair, NJ

Fusionista - Modern Peruvian Cuisine

4.7
4.7
103 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Welcome to Fusionista, a family-owned restaurant that embraces the incredible diversity and fusion of flavors of Peruvian food. Our culinary concept brings the flavor of traditional Peruvian ingredients with a modern presentation to create a unique and exciting dining experience. We invite you to embark on a culinary adventure with us and explore our menu. We are thrilled to have you here. Signature dishes: Classic Ceviche, Charapa Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Chicha Morada Cheesecake and much more!

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What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fusionista - Modern Peruvian Cuisine delights diners with vibrant flavors and outstanding service. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "excellent" staff, highlighting dishes like ceviche, octopus, and lomo saltado. This charming eatery, described as a "hidden gem," offers a cozy ambiance and great value. A must-visit destination!

103 Reviews
  1. Anne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , the service excellent . Highly recommend
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 4 November 2024
    Dear Anne, Thank you so much for your kind words and high recommendation! We're delighted that you enjoyed our food, service, and atmosphere. It’s wonderful to be considered a neighborhood gem, and we’re thrilled to hear you found our dishes both innovative and healthy. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  2. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and amazing service . My dish Lono Saltado was done perfectly.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 29 October 2024
    Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the lomo saltado and that everything was prepared to perfection. It’s wonderful to know the ambiance and service met your expectations as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. If there’s anything special you’d like to explore on the menu next time, just let us know! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  3. Robert

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Peruvian food, and this place was a top experience for us. Everything was delicious and the service was super friendly and attentive. Our server was very helpful in letting us know what was especially good. We had the Classic and Mixto Ceviche that were both delicious, as well as the Lomo Saltado. The Duo Inca was also really good, never had the Aji De Gallina Croquettes but I'm glad we tried it here. And the Pescado a Lo Macho was amazing, I would normally not order something "breaded" but this was really good. It was quite noisy, primarily from one table. But the servers were able to move us away to another part of the restaurant which was a bit better. This was good because the people who were now next to us were very friendly and we had a nice conversation with them.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 30 October 2024
    Hello Robert, Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the variety of Peruvian dishes—especially the Classic and Mixto Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Duo Inca, and Pescado a lo Macho. We’re glad you gave the Ají de Gallina Croquettes a try, too! We appreciate your feedback on the noise level. It’s great to hear that our team was able to accommodate you with a quieter spot, allowing you to enjoy both the food and the friendly atmosphere with fellow diners. We look forward to welcoming you back for another lively and delicious experience. If there’s anything you’d like to explore on the menu next time, please don’t hesitate to let us know! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  4. karolin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! Highly recommended!
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 30 October 2024
    Hello Karolin, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that both the food and service made your visit exceptional. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed a quiet, relaxing experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. If there’s anything special you’d like to try next time, just let us know! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  5. John

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate outdoors- service was excellent, food was perfect, overall had a great experience. Octopus and classic ceviche were a complex of flavors, and entrees and dessert rly hit the spot. Definitely coming back w friends
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 17 September 2024
    Hi John, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed dining outdoors with us and that everything from the service to the food was just right. It’s great to know the octopus and classic ceviche brought such a delightful mix of flavors to your meal, and we’re glad the entrees and dessert capped off a wonderful experience. We can’t wait to have you back with friends for another fantastic visit! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were just ok dinner was good . Service was excellent.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 12 September 2024
    Hi Jennifer! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and found our service to be excellent. We also appreciate your thoughts on the appetizers and will certainly take them into consideration. We aim to make every aspect of your experience top-notch, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon! Best regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  7. Susanna

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, friendly and prompt service. We had one of the ceviche and octopus as appetizers. We had the salmon with passion fruit reduction, a couple of rice dishes and a pasta dish with Peruvian style pesto. All distinctive and super tasty. We will be back!
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 12 September 2024
    Hi Susanna, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the ceviche, octopus, and the salmon with passion fruit reduction—those are some of our favorites too! It’s wonderful to hear that our Peruvian pesto pasta stood out for you as well. Our team will be excited to know that their service made a positive impact on your visit. We can't wait to welcome you back for more tasty dishes and great company! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  8. Curt

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was exceptional yet moderately priced. A great value. We will be going back.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 31 August 2024
    Hi Curt! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the food exceptional and a great value. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed dining with us and that we’ve become a neighborhood gem in your eyes. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon! Best regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh Jhosimar (our waiter) was great. Both waiters were outstanding. Smiling and very professional. It’s my second time going there and it will not be the last. Food was excellent!
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 12 September 2024
    Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We’re delighted to hear that both Josh and Jhosimar made your experience so special with their professionalism and smiles. It’s wonderful to know that the food and service brought you back for a second time, and we can’t wait to welcome you for many more visits in the future. Best regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  10. Tim

    New York City

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is some of the best Peruvian food I have had anywhere. Fresh, delicious ceviche and gorgeous lomo. All of it is grand and our server, Brian, was a delight. A little gem of a restaurant.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on 12 September 2024
    Hi Tim, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the fresh ceviche, delicious lomo, and overall dining experience at Fusionista. Brian will be delighted to know he made your meal special! We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back to our little gem of a restaurant soon. Best regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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Fusionista - Modern Peruvian Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
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14 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

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  • Area
    Montclair
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:45 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Italian, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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