Best Fun Restaurants in Pennington

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1. Amalfi's

4.6

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 14 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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2. Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington

4.6

Exceptional(520)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 12 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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3. Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

4.7

Exceptional(1950)

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.

4. Marsilios Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2163)

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.

5. Grazie Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(21)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lawrenceville

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.

6. Metro Grill

4.8

Exceptional(591)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ewing

Booked 10 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.

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7. Blooming Grove Inn

4.7

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.

8. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17343)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 310 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."

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9. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

4.3

Awesome(8526)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Princeton

Booked 44 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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10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Yardley

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4.7

Exceptional(84)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Yardley

Booked 68 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Michaelvip
Philadelphia County •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Be sure to try the eggplant rollatini and the chicken catch!
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Judithvip
New York City •31 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Everything was great, appetizers came out quickly but for whatever reason it seemed meals took longer than usual. I will admit the restaurant was crowded, so that could explain why. Server was very nice (Holly).
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Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
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5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Very good food and service; we look forward to returning soon.
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Grazie BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lawrenceville
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4.6
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Tommie Annvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Food is consistently good here. Inventive fresh and delicious. Good cocktail menu as well. Always a pleasure to dine here
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Amalfi'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lawrenceville
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4.6
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Bette
Philadelphia County •112 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
Excellent meal enjoyed in this neighborhood gem ! Veal dish was tender and delicious, I enjoyed the sea bass special excellent with the butternut squash risotto ! Staff is exceedingly attentive and kind.
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Piccolo Trattoria - PenningtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
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975 restaurants available nearby

1. Amalfi's

2. Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington

3. Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

4. Marsilios Kitchen

5. Grazie Bistro

6. Metro Grill

7. Blooming Grove Inn

8. Parc

9. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Yardley

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