We live just below Montclair but haven’t had the opportunity to try out many of the eclectic dining options there. I’ve been by Il Porcellino countless times and finally made the call to try it out Saturday night. With Xander in tow, I was keen on hitting a place that was kid friendly, and the information at Yelp indicated that they were. And it was really close to home in case we had to get back in a hurry.

The staff was very welcoming and attentive. I spotted many families with little kids so we fit right in. That’s not to say the place was a screaming madhouse — it was a calm and homey setting. White tablecloths just go a long way for ambiance. Everything we had was quite good, ranging from my butternut squash soup and risotto to Tam’s Della Casa mixed salad and Gnocchi Bergamasca. I think my mom’s Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare was a bit rich for her taste, but it looked good. Everything seemed to be homemade and was just right in portion sizes.

The prices were very reasonable so I can safely say that we’ll be frequenting Il Porcellino with our own il porcellino!