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Walnut Street Kitchen, Montclair, NJ

Walnut Street Kitchen

4.5
4.5
362 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Located near the Walnut Street Station in Montclair, NJ, Walnut Street Kitchen is your neighborhood BYOB restaurant bringing you comforting yet fresh dishes inspired by experiences and recipes passed down. In the space formerly known as Corso 98, Executive Chef-Partner Beverly Lacsina is bringing new life onto Walnut Street, an area that has been continuing to develop over many years.

Walnut Street Kitchen’s bakery next door is home to the Best Bagels in Montclair, Harvey’s Handrolled Bagels. In addition to bagels, we offer your favorite dessert and baked goods options, as well as custom cakes for any occasion.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 746-0789
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Beverly Lacsina
  • Catering
    We offer off-premise catering for all events - please inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    Our exposed brick interiors and newly renovated crown molding make for a perfect location for private events, daytime to evening. Please call to inquire about private events and pricing.
  • Area
    Montclair
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking throughout
  • Public transit
    Walnut Street Train Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary Italian

  • Essex

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walnut Street Kitchen offers an "incredibly creative" and eclectic menu that delights diners with its unique flavors. Known for dishes like octopus and pork chops, the restaurant is praised for its "stellar" food and "wonderful" service. Chef Beverly is celebrated for her culinary mastery, creating a "true place of excellence." Perfect for a cozy, BYOB dining experience.

362 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Atlantic City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! The beet appetizer was fabulous and the bread board was a big hit. The warm bread and homemade butter was great! The dinner we had was fresh and cooked perfectly.

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  2. ken

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Asked for pasta and duck appetizers to come out after salads, everything came out at once. We ordered 2 different salads and two of the same were brought out. We ate the pasta and duck first so as they didn't get cold, then when we started on the salads we noticed they were the same. This should Have been spotted by the server before it being brought out. We had the pork chop and steak as main dishes. They were delicious
    Walnut Street KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Hi & thanks for dining with us. We are glad you enjoyed our food! We are so sorry about the confusion with when your food arrived but we have spoken to the staff member to be more careful with placing orders in the future - thanks for your feedback!

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  3. Elizabeth

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've never had a bad meal here, always excellent! It's one of my favorites in Montclair. I can always count on them to serve the best, interesting flavor combinations. Don't change a thing!!!
    Walnut Street KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Elizabeth - thank you for leaving such a nice review. We appreciate when our guests enjoy our flavor combinations. We look forward to your next visit! Cheers!

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  4. Liz

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food as always, Chef came to table to explain certain things server could not. Pork chop is not to be missed; it’s the only restaurant I trust with that dish!

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  5. David

    New York City

    249 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    249 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a creative menu! I love the blending of traditional and new cuisine. Bev is a great chef and hostess. A great treasure in Montclair

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  6. Brian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was horrible and this was one of the worst meals of my life. They were understaffed and the cook was sick. Our appetizers came but an hour and a half passed without the entree. When we asked to cancel the order the server told us the cook was sick. As we were preparing to settle and leave the manager came out, yelled at us so people at other tables could hear, and slammed the bill on the table. We understand people get sick. But if they are running slow just tell us so we can decide whether to stay or not. But for the manager to yell at us was rude, unacceptable and ruined the evening. We will never go back there.
    Walnut Street KitchenResponded on 2 November 2024
    Truthfully you were the rude guests & made my server cry. She was trying her best &everyone else was patient/understanding-you were privileged. Your appetizers did not come out that late I cooked them & noted times, you’re exaggerating. I was in the process of plating your food then you THREATENED my server you were leaving & made her cry. I walked out with a smile but you immediately complained while I’m trying to explain what’s going on- unacceptable behavior for anyone in my dining room I won’t stand for it. You are grown adults & don’t know how to treat people when you don’t get your food right away - childish behavior so you get treated like children. Let’s not forget you have booked & cancelled at my restaurant 4x this year how can I take you seriously. Have a Good day sir.

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  7. Tiger

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Gourmet quality, didn’t know was BYOB. Felt bad for the one waitress working. Would think would be more busy on a Saturday for the level of food quality.
    Walnut Street KitchenResponded on 27 October 2024
    Hi thanks so much for dining with us & for enjoying the food. We were staffed appropriately (1 server, 1 busser) for the amount of guests we had which by your comment it wasn't as busy as we would like, but keep in mind almost everyone came in at the same time which if it were spread out it would be easier to serve our guests. Everyone wants to eat around 7/7:30 if we don't accept those times then no one will book. It's hard to justify bringing on additional waitstaff with the chance they will not make sufficient funds in tips being we are a BYOB. As a new small business we must do everything we can to ensure business goes as is & the staff are happy, in addition to our guests. Times are tough for the industry especially if you're not a big institution. Just some food for thought.

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  8. eveb

    New York City

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It took us three years of being in Montclair to find Walnut Street kitchen, but what a find! Probably the best meal we’ve had in town. Beats the pants off Halcyon and Faubourg for example . Delicious food, excellent sauces, creative combinations, beautiful garnishes with friendly , attentive service and generous desserts. Foodie heaven . Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Mariel

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was so delicious and we enjoyed everything off the menu.

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  10. Gene

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time we went there and what a gem! Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. All of our dishes were delicious. String bean appetizer was unique and tasty. My wife’s main dish, seafood risotto, was exquisite! I had the steak frites and it was stellar. We will be returning!

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FAQs

Walnut Street Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 746-0789.

Walnut Street Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Walnut Street Kitchen

98 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Area
    Montclair
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking throughout
  • Public transit
    Walnut Street Train Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Beverly Lacsina
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (973) 746-0789
  • Catering
    We offer off-premise catering for all events - please inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    Our exposed brick interiors and newly renovated crown molding make for a perfect location for private events, daytime to evening. Please call to inquire about private events and pricing.
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