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Allegory, Montclair, NJ

Allegory

3.7
3.7
254 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Located in the heart of Montclair, Allegory is The MC Hotel’s signature restaurant and bar. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter the innovative design of high ceilings and curated art pieces meant to evoke feelings of being in an art gallery. With a focus on high quality food and beverage, much of it based on traditional pub recipes, the restaurant offers a menu with something for everyone. Allegory proudly boasts beer and handcrafted cocktails from local companies and is home to a diverse wine program from old and new world regions.

Start your experience at Allegory before heading up to Alto, Montclair’s only rooftop bar.

Complimentary Valet Parking for Allegory guests dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, up to three hours. The server can validate your parking.

Info for large party reservations, catered events and private dining options please email AllegoryRestaurant@themchotel.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 329-5600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com
  • Area
    Montclair
  • Cross Street
    Bloomfield & Orange Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is complimentary when you dine in Allegory.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allegory offers a dining experience with mixed reviews. Guests have praised the "incredible" food and "top-notch" service during special occasions. However, others noted inconsistent service and underwhelming food quality. The ambiance is described as stylish and intimate, making it suitable for date nights. Improvements in service could enhance the overall experience.

254 Reviews
  1. Jade VIP

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was nothing like how it was marketed. We asked to sit in what clearly seemed like the restaurant section, but were told it was closed off. However, they seated two other people there, which felt a bit rude and inconsistent. The overall vibe felt more like a hotel breakfast than the “brunch spot” it appeared to be online

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  2. David

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location. Comfortable. Quiet. Food wasn’t great. My wagyu burger fell apart (partly because the bun was stale?) and was undercooked.

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  3. Monica VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I visited Allegory for an early dinner with a friend, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The food lacked flavor and was overall very bland—we both ended up leaving most of our meals on the plate. The dessert tasted like a pre-made frozen product, which was really underwhelming. Service was another letdown. Our server was barely present throughout the meal, except when taking our orders and rushing us to decide on dinner faster than we would have liked. On top of that, service was slow, making the whole experience even less enjoyable. And our bill for a 2 persons dinner with drinks was over $200… it’s frustrating to pay that much for a dinner and not get to enjoy it. Sadly, given the lackluster food and poor service, I wouldn’t return or recommend this spot. There are far better dining options out there.

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  4. Margaret

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service in New Jersey! These guys have the right attitude. Ambience simple but elegant. Location perfect. Drinks were not skimpy.

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  5. Frank

    New Jersey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This definitely is more of a hotel dining experience than a restaurant. Service was fine, food was good. Smaller setting with few tables for 4.

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  6. john VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The good part is the service team was friendly. The bad part is the food was inedible, took over an hour to arrive, and the restaurant still charged for the uneaten, wrongly prepared, and inedible food. Perhaps a bad day for the restaurant team, but a challenge to find a recommendation above 0 stars.

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  7. dana

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner on NYE at the Allegory. Great vibe, good drinks and great service. My waiter Cisse took great care of me.

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  8. Ozzie

    New York City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a restaurant for a nice experience. It’s an empty room with tables. Food is the quality of a bar experience…

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  9. Adwoa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice the waiter was patient and professional

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  10. Mariangela

    New Jersey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    For a hotel restaurant it’s bumping but the food was subpar I asked for medium rare steak and I got well done and the sauce on top was so citrusy it ruined the steak for me , didn’t pay attention to booming didn’t realize it was a hotel resturant but it was cute .. under staffed waiter had about 15 tables all by himself but he did a good job I most likely won’t return but thank you

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FAQs

Allegory offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 329-5600.

Allegory is rated 3.7 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Allegory

690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bloomfield & Orange Ave
  • Area
    Montclair
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is complimentary when you dine in Allegory.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 329-5600
  • Catering
    Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com
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