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A photo of Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington restaurant
1. Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington
4.6
Exceptional(522)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 7 times 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
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2. Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ
4.7
Exceptional(1959)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 9 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.
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3. Marsilios Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(2169)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ewing
Booked 18 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.
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4. Amalfi's
4.5
Awesome(188)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lawrenceville
Booked 9 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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5. Blooming Grove Inn
4.8
Exceptional(1235)
Price: Moderate
• Continental • Ewing
Booked 3 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.
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6. The Patio at Mountain View
4.6
Exceptional(204)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ewing
Scratch Cooking with Daily Specials in addition to a great bistro style menu. Indoor, Outdoor covered patio as well as open air dining on the Terrace. Artisanal cocktail. Wines by the glass. Canned & Draft BeerLocated at the Mountain View Golf Club & Open to the PublicDinner Wednesday Through Saturday 5pm - Cl / Happy Hours 3PM - 6PM Thursday & FridayWindow service menu til Dusk Daily as well.
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7. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture
4.2
Awesome(8544)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • Princeton
Booked 22 times today
Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.
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8. Mediterra
4.7
Exceptional(4362)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Princeton
Booked 71 times today
Approachable cuisine of the 22 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Seasonal alfresco dining overlooks Princeton's Palmer Square. Offering an Award-Winning Wine List and Creative Cocktails. You can book indoor or outdoor reservations- please respect your selection.
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9. Rocco's at the Brick
4.7
Exceptional(3718)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Newtown
Booked 49 times today
Upscale steakhouse featuring fine seafood & meat-centric dishes in classy, warm surrounds.
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10. Zoubi
4.9
Exceptional(1664)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Hope
Booked 3 times today
Zoubi restaurant is New Hope's hidden gem. Tucked away on Mechanic Street, Zoubi serves American Cuisine with a European touch prepared by Chef Francisco Barrios. We serve Dinner Wednesday through Sunday with indoor and outdoor seating available.

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