Gioia Mia

“Would give this restaurant 10 stars if we could! This is true fine dining in Montclair with seasonal specials that will blow your mind, top notch service, and an elegant atmosphere to enjoy a fantastic meal. Chef Logan and Mary have something truly special, some of the best pasta dishes (creative and thoughtful) that we’ve ever had! Steak is phenomenal here and one of the best you will find in the area. Wow, what a meal - thank you so much!”

“The way Italian culture and flavors are reimagined here feels thoughtful and exciting. Each dish tells its own story and reflects real passion for food. Gioia Mia delivers far more than a meal, it offers an experience worth coming back for again and again.”

“Follow me on Instagram for more reviews! @hopeless_ramen_tic 📍Gioia Mia – Montclair, NJ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: Polenta Fried Calamari • Super crispy and light — a great twist on a classic. • The pepperoncini added the perfect pop of heat. • Loved dipping it in the rose marina sauce with a squeeze of lemon! Green Garlic Rigatoni • A creative and flavorful pasta dish! • Surprisingly generous amount of fennel sausage. • The pesto and fried garlic combo really worked. Duck & Taleggio Triangoli • Absolutely delicious — we were sad when it was gone! • Rich, velvety foie butter sauce and perfectly cooked duck. • One of those dishes you dream about later. My boyfriend and I came here for a late-night date while staying in Montclair to tour apartments for our first place together. The restaurant was quiet and cozy — perfect for an intimate evening. It seems like they intentionally keep things a bit more exclusive, which we appreciated. They served homemade focaccia with olive oil to start, and every dish that followed was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. Definitely a great date night spot. I’m already eyeing a few other entrées to try next time! Date Visited: 7/6/2024”

“I’ve been here many times. Food is spectacular… every time. Servers are awesome also, as is the ambiance. Why 4 stars then? Well, the prices are a bit steep and the portions are very small. I don’t understand how normal eaters can possibly be ok here. In order to feel satisfied I think you need to order an Appetizer, pasta dish and an entree. Yes, portions are that small. I have no issues paying premium prices for good food, but I need to leave full. Keep up with the spectacular food, but pleeeeease increase the portions a bit and I’ll be a customer forever!!!”

“The atmosphere is pleasant, but that's about where I'd stop. Bread is only brought out when you order the meal, not as a pre-meal app like most “fine dining” restaurants. Additionally, you can't order your apps, or “small plates,” as they call them before you place your main course meal. If it were a prefix menu, that would be understandable, but with an a la carte menu, you expect to be able to order an appetizer, enjoy it, and then place the main course to help decide what you'd like to eat. Two burgers came slightly undercooked; the duck ravioli was extraordinarily salty and seemed to be drowned in soy sauce. The gnocchi was overcooked and sprinkled with raw rosemary, making you feel like you had grass. Burnt mushrooms mixed in with the regular mushrooms. The ravioli with a brown butter sauce was undercooked. The squid ink pasta was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp was as well. The baked oysters were good as well. If I had a recommendation, I’d say order one dozen (double order as they only sell them in a 1/2 dozen) of the oysters being your wine; enjoy, and leave. Overall, the menu was basic and overdone. Nothing made you feel like it was worth the money and unique or memorable. Exp 14+ years in the industry.”