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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
108 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • 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 108 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fusionista - Modern Peruvian Cuisine offers a "grand" dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the "fresh, delicious ceviche" and the "gorgeous lomo." The cozy ambiance and BYOB policy enhance the value. Despite occasional noise, the attentive staff ensures a "top experience" worth revisiting.

108 Reviews
  1. Francis

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were so happy to eat here last night. We had just been to a great ceviche place in Miami Dade County and were worried that nothing could match up to it, but your restaurant did the only input I would give is the heat might’ve been on a tiny bit too high! We are definitely coming back and looking forward to your excellent food.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Francis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Fusionista after your recent positive experience in Miami Dade County. We're thrilled that we could meet your expectations! We appreciate your kind words about our food. We're always striving to provide a memorable dining experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the temperature in the restaurant and will address that with our team. We're delighted that you'll be returning to Fusionista, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent meal! Warmly, The Fusionista Team

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  2. Raul

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service by Jhosmar and crew. Best Peruvian food in the area.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on December 10, 2024
    Hi Raul, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. Jhosimar and the team will be so happy to know they made your experience special. It means a lot to us that you consider us the best Peruvian food in the area! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal. Warm regards, The Fusionista Team

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  3. Felicia

    VIP

    New York City

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food was excellent- service was great too. I wish their would have been tablecloths to make the place a little nicer, but the decor is cute (think train car dining room). it is a BYOB place, which helps keep the cost down (yay). Loved the ceviche . Recommend this place when you are in Montclair.
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on December 10, 2024
    Hi Felicia, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the excellent food and great service during your visit. It’s wonderful to hear that you loved the ceviche—definitely a favorite around here! We appreciate your feedback about the tablecloths and decor; it’s always helpful to know how we can enhance the dining experience. Being BYOB is something we’re happy to offer, and we’re thrilled you found it to be a plus. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in Montclair! Warm regards, The Fusionista Team

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  4. Stephen

    New Jersey

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was unique and delicious. The service was attentive and friendly and BYOB is always the best. Definitely worth a visit or three!
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on December 10, 2024
    Hi Stephen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique and delicious food, as well as the attentive and friendly service. It’s always great to know our BYOB option added to your experience too! We’re honored to be considered a neighborhood gem and a spot for special occasions. We can’t wait to welcome you back—whether it’s your second or third visit (or more)! Warm regards, The Fusionista Team

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  5. Wendy

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some part of the food must be premade…Ordered Anticuchos de Cameron, says head-on shrimp on menu but it came withe headless shrimp and the potatoes under the shrimp was cold though the shrimps are hot. The Chinese style fried rice was overly salty. The Chicha Morada Cheesecake was delicious! Service was very good!
    Fusionista - Modern Peruvian CuisineResponded on November 24, 2024
    Dear Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Chicha Morada Cheesecake and appreciated Juan’s friendly and inviting service—it means a lot to us! We also value your constructive comments regarding the Anticuchos de Camarón and the fried rice. Your insights help us identify areas for improvement, and we’ll be sure to address these issues with our kitchen team to ensure consistency in our dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide an even better experience next time. Thank you for visiting Fusionista! Warm regards, Henry Y. Customer Experience Manager Fusionista Modern Peruvian Cuisine

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  6. Anne

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 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 November 4, 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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  7. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 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 October 29, 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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  8. Robert

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 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 October 30, 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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  9. karolin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 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 October 30, 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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  10. John

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 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 September 17, 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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Fusionista - Modern Peruvian Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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14 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

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  • Neighborhood
    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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