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A photo of Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(529)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 1 time today
Piccolo Trattoria is Mercer County’s finest BYOB and casual dining restaurant in the area. From the moment you arrive in our Tuscan setting restaurant, the feeling of family and home is evident. From our homemade pasta, to our milk-fed veal, and prime cuts of beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Arriving daily are deliveries of only fresh seafood from all ports of the world. Cooked to perfection and sautéed with our Chef’s inspired sauces that culminate in the flavors leaping from your plate. Piccolo Trattoria offers fine dining and bistro menu featuring gourmet panini sandwiches, exotic salads, fresh pasta e fagioli and soups, & of course our large selection of gourmet hand-tossed pizza. Savor our famous signature Brooklyn Pie – made from fresh plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil, and fresh basil then cooked to perfection,as well as our homemade dolce & our fresh brewed cappuccino. Our savory dishes from seafood to pizza makes so us -“Sempre Delizio". Grazie! Fami
A photo of Amalfi's Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(192)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lawrenceville
Booked 2 times today
Combining classic Italian food with a bar and casual pizzeria sounds like a great idea and Amalfi’s delivers this with style in its cozy bar and restaurant that feels just like your neighborhood spot. Whether you’re there to enjoy a drink after work with some friends or colleagues or you are there for a huge family dinner with a big group, Amalfi’s has everything you could want.Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, chicken, fish, steak and pizzas are all mainstays on the Amalfi’s menu, so consider your many options and then go for whatever strikes your fancy, like some fried calamari, chicken parm egg rolls, some lovely vodka rigatoni or a classic pepperoni pizza. Our homemade dishes have served the Mercer County area for over 20 years! So come in as a customer and leave as part of the family!
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4.8
Exceptional(1993)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 15 times today
Welcome to Vidalia, 2016 winner in Top 10 Best Italian Restaurant in New Jersey by NJ.com and 2017 rated # 1 Italian restaurant in Mercer county New JerseyBYOB PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING IS ENCLOSED AND HEATED DURING WINTER AND FALL. SEATING REQUESTS ARE NEVER GUARANTEED FOR THE OUTDOOR SUMMER SEASONLawrenceville premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Vidalia aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests’ every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of Authentic Italian specialties. Treat your guests to an evening that they won't soon forget. Menu prices are based on cash transactions, A 3.5 % credit card fee will apply if swipedWe Do Not have a Coat Check *Vidalia and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.
A photo of Marsilios Kitchen restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2202)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ewing
Booked 13 times today
Experience the romance and warm hospitality of Marsilio's Kitchen. Celebrate every day, as well as all your special occasions while enjoying our seasonal craft cocktails, wine, and authentic Italian recipes. We are a landmark Italian restaurant and bar famous since 1951 for its popular Chicken Cacciatore and Veal Parmigiana, along with steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and mouth watering pasta dishes, including homemade gnocchi and braised beef pappardelle. During warm months, please enjoy our tented patio. We also offer a beautiful Private Dining Room that seats up to 75 guests. Call us for Corporate Catering, and Curbside Take-Away. Whether it’s a first date or a casual dinner with the whole family, there is something delicious waiting for everyone! Just minutes away from Trenton Airport, The College of NJ and Rider College, and centrally located near I95/295, Route 1 and Route 29. Just minutes away from Yardley and Newtown in Bucks County.
A photo of Grazie Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(48)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 3 times today
We are a modern BYOB Italian restaurant committed to the farm-to-table philosophy, delivering an authentic experience with every dish. Our menu is thoughtfully curated by our chef, who use the freshest locally sourced ingredients to create culinary masterpieces with genuine care and passion. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Marco D'Amico, hailing from the picturesque Abruzzo region of Italy, you will embark on a culinary journey that beautifully captures the essence of Italy.
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4.8
Exceptional(612)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ewing
Booked 3 times today
All Reservations made ONLINE ARE FOR INDOOR DINING ONLY. Please call for Outdoor Reservations. Metro Grill has a great selection of Italian Entrees, Fresh Seafood Specials, Grilled Meats, Salads and Appetizers. In addition to our dining room, we also have a large bar that seats 30 as well as high top tables around the bar. Large selection of wine by the glass, 10 oz. martinis, beers on tap and your favorite cocktails. Reasonable prices in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Located at 172 Scotch Road in The Glen Roc Shopping Center with plenty of parking.
A photo of Blooming Grove Inn restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1260)
Price: Moderate
• Continental • Ewing
Booked 5 times today
On Wednesday through Sunday evenings we offer socially distanced seating in our three indoor dining rooms as well as outdoor dining among our multi-tiered patio.
A photo of Acacia of Lawrenceville restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1119)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lawrenceville
Booked 2 times today
Acacia of Lawrenceville is a fantastic place to dine. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'go to place to impress a friend' with its fabulous atmosphere, outstanding food, and excellent service. The restaurant is also praised for its variety of dishes from burgers to entrees and its use of local ingredients. A reviewer even mentioned that 'attention to detail is key,' which suggests a quality dining experience. The reviews are consistently high, indicating a fun and enjoyable experience.
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4.8
Exceptional(17615)
Price: Expensive
• French • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 233 times today
Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."
A photo of Mawn restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(14)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cambodian • Bella Vista
Booked 1 time today
Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.
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  • MarleneVIP
    New York City •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food, great service in an energetic, and sometimes, loud, bar atmosphere. Family friendly. Always a good meal and a good time.
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    Amalfi's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lawrenceville
    4.6
  • ElisabethVIP
    Philadelphia County •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Grazie Bistro was a delightful dining discovery! We went in for an early dinner so it was quiet and relaxing. The menu was pretty extensive. Lots of choices from fine dining to burgers and pizza if you wanted something laid back. We were greeted warmly and our server was just a lovely person. We started with the Crab Arancini which was perfectly prepared... light and full of crab. No fillers! I had the fresh made Papparadelle with Bolognese. The portion was perfect and it was so delicious I ate the whole thing! I also had the Caesar salad which was beyond mundane. It actually looked elegant and tasted scrumptious. My husband order the Pear salad and the Chicken with green peppercorn sauce. Both were excellent. We had to try a dessert since everything else had been so yummy. Ordered a lemon tart served with vanilla gelato and didn't leave a bite! I think it's important that patrons recognize that this restaurant is not a pizza joint. It is a fine dining experience and I have to say as someone who is a really good home chef and a very experienced restaurant goer that THIS spot hits the spot. I will definitely be frequenting it. The prices are SO reasonable to score even extra brownie points. Honestly, I can't say enough.
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    Grazie BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
    4.7
  • Helen
    New York City •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Not as good as last time but I understand very busy night
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    Piccolo Trattoria - PenningtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
    4.7
  • FrancesVIP
    New York City •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We came here on Valentine’s Day so had a special menu. The food was excellent. Lots of good choices. Byob so that’s a plus. However very small place with close tables. Although, still a nice ambience. I will be back to taste the food on the regular menu.
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    Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
    4.8
  • Lynnsay
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A variety of food and beverage choices, ample portions but not too large, and very tastefully prepared dishes. The veal parmesan was outstanding and it's aptly called the "World's Best". All staff are friendly, courteous and attentive. Thank you for delightful and satisfying food, service and ambience. Exceeded expectations. Will definitely be returning.
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    Marsilios KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ewing
    4.8
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