Walnut Street Kitchen

4.5 (364)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

98 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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
Website
http://www.walnutstreetkitchennj.com/
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.

Location
98 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Neighborhood
Montclair
Parking details
Metered street parking throughout
Public transit
Walnut Street Train Station
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Arugula Salad$14.00
pixie crunch apples | Calabrian chili candied peanuts | quinoa | fried goat cheese | butternut squash | cider vinaigrette
Grilled Radicchio + Romaine Salad$16.00
shaved fennel | fresh herbs | green onion caesar | shaved grana padano | radish | garlic bread crumbs
Roasted Beet Tartare$16.00
mint + dill valley shepherd sheep's milk labneh | sesame brittle | pickled mustard seed | Cozz coffee streusel
Crispy Duck Crostini$18.00
sesame whipped ricotta | duck confit | hoisin | pickled pearl onions | balsamic cherries | scallions
Grilled Octopus$19.00
pink mole | fried plantains | pickled shallot | black bean + black cocoa puree | key lime mayo
Cacio e Pepe Arancini$15.00
pink & black peppercorn | crispy pancetta | pecorino
Roasted Kabocha Squash$16.00
whipped feta | maple-tahini vinaigrette | roasted fennel | pomegranate | pumpkinseed granola

Homemade Pasta

Chitarra Bolognese$26.00
black pepper ricotta | fried basil
Chitarra al Pistachio$27.00
pistachio pesto | mortadella | parmigiano
Spinach & Cheese Gnudi$28.00
heirloom tomato cream | trapanese pesto | brown buttered hazelnuts | basil oil

Main Courses

Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken$30.00
cauliflower puree | roasted carrots | carrot top golden raisin salsa verde | vinegar-soy reduction
Mushroom + Lentil Risotto$32.00
green lentils | pecorino | hen of the woods | shimeji | shiitake | brown butter herb oil | fried quail egg | pickled mushrooms
Center Cut Pork Chop$38.00
sweet sausage-golden raisin-fennel stuffing | roasted potatoes | hot cherry peppers | broccoli rabe pesto
Flat Iron Steak$35.00
glazed shallots | chinese broccoli | sherry-cider-mustard au poivre
Panko Crusted Cod$34.00
wasabi glaze | lemon-parmigiano broth | potato gnocchi | peas | prosciutto | sage salsa verde
Crispy Arctic Char$32.00
miso glaze | black garlic hummus | roasted sweet peppers | calabrian chili cucumber salad
Stuffed Calamari$30.00
nduja pomodoro | broccoli rabe | fried capers

Sides

Meatballs$10.00
Duck Fat Patatas Bravas | Gochujang Mayo | Parmigiano | Scallion$10.00
Grilled Bok Choy | Black Garlic Bagna Cauda | Almonds | Cured Egg Yolk$9.00
Brussels Sprouts | Lemon-Herbed Bread Crumbs$9.00

Specials

Cod + Potato Croquettes$19.00
lemon trout roe cream
Lobster Manicotti$38.00
house-made crepes | crab + herbed goat cheese filling | brown butter orange bechamel | lobster tail | crab oil

Desserts

Desserts are made fresh daily and may vary from the above menu, please inquire by phone about our daily dessert offerings

Icebox Cake$14.00
homemade chocolate pudding | graham cracker | whipped cream | chocolate sprinkles
Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake$12.00
fresh whipped cream
Cinnamon-Sugar Basque Cheesecake$13.00
caramelized cheesecake with salted caramel & whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake$13.00
chocolate ganache | whipped cream
Harvey Bagel Pudding$13.00
brown butter maple glaze | whipped cream

Drink

Coffee$4.00
Tea$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$6.00

What 364 people are saying

Walnut Street Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

364 Reviews

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Sophie
Alabama5 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Portion sizes are quite small. No substitutions allowed. Very limited menu. Seemed understaffed. They brought the wrong food to our table and after setting it down proceeded to bring it to a different table. Ew.
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Joni
New Orleans41 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So nice to go out to dinner and be able to have a conversation without noise. The food, absolutely delicious, so flavorful. Our go to and will keep going back.
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Donna Gold
Atlantic City23 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2024
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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ken
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
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 on November 24, 2024
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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Elizabeth Gold
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
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 on November 24, 2024
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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Liz
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 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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David Gold
New York City330 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 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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Brian
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 1, 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 November 2, 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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Tiger
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 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 October 27, 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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eveb Gold
New York City130 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 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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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
Website
http://www.walnutstreetkitchennj.com/
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.

Location
98 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Neighborhood
Montclair
Parking details
Metered street parking throughout
Public transit
Walnut Street Train Station
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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Walnut Street Kitchen

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Arugula Salad$14.00

Grilled Radicchio + Romaine Salad$16.00

Roasted Beet Tartare$16.00

Crispy Duck Crostini$18.00

Grilled Octopus$19.00

Cacio e Pepe Arancini$15.00

Roasted Kabocha Squash$16.00

Homemade Pasta

Chitarra Bolognese$26.00

Chitarra al Pistachio$27.00

Spinach & Cheese Gnudi$28.00

Main Courses

Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken$30.00

Mushroom + Lentil Risotto$32.00

Center Cut Pork Chop$38.00

Flat Iron Steak$35.00

Panko Crusted Cod$34.00

Crispy Arctic Char$32.00

Stuffed Calamari$30.00

Sides

Meatballs$10.00

Duck Fat Patatas Bravas | Gochujang Mayo | Parmigiano | Scallion$10.00

Grilled Bok Choy | Black Garlic Bagna Cauda | Almonds | Cured Egg Yolk$9.00

Brussels Sprouts | Lemon-Herbed Bread Crumbs$9.00

Specials

Cod + Potato Croquettes$19.00

Lobster Manicotti$38.00

Desserts

Icebox Cake$14.00

Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake$12.00

Cinnamon-Sugar Basque Cheesecake$13.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$13.00

Harvey Bagel Pudding$13.00

Drink

Coffee$4.00

Tea$4.00

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino$6.00

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