The BEST dining experience we've had in a long time. We decided to come the day after Valentines as it was quiet. We often have odd dining experiences, from our first date 20 years ago to last month. This is my second time at Boro, my wife has been there a couple more times. What sets this restaurant apart is not just the food, but the service. Genuine smiles when we arrived and left. We were sat next to a couple with 4 kids. Not a big deal for us as we have two. The kids were great. As they were leaving, only 15 minutes after we sat, our server said they paid for our first round. It was such a nice gesture even though they were no problem to us. Ok, the food and drinks. I've been hooked on this cocktail recently, a Paper Plane. I asked if they could make it and they sure could. It requires one specific brand of Italian spirit so I was really impressed. My wife had a cool cosmo with white cranberry juice and elderflower liqueur. The reason I will come here for one thing and one thing only is their Crispy Chicken Appetizer. It's everything that you ever wanted sesame General Tso's chicken to be, and more! Just enough so that you'll lick the bowl clean and order some to go...I did. The lobster risotto and chicken we had for entrees were fantastic. My second drink was a seasonally warm take on an old fashioned that was served with a flaming sugar cube and had me saying mmmm after every sip. The Zeppoles....theyre gluten free!! My wife loses her mind over these every time. Well done, Boro. I can't wait to come back. read more

Boro is a cute space with a decently sized bar. The dining room also manages to feel intimate and cozy because there aren't tons of tables. We started by ordering the crispy chicken, and I ordered a drink from the bar. The crispy chicken was the highlight of the night--very flavorful. The drink arrived 15 minutes after ordering, when we were halfway through the appetizer. I could see the bartender moving slowly, and I heard other patrons complaining about the wait time. It happens, and if the rest of the experience was good, I wouldn't have even remembered that. Our waitress brought us some bread, which was a bit stale, but the butter was fantastic. Our main courses were very average--I had the grilled branzino, which is a simple dish but just lacked flavor or anything to make it stand out. My husband ordered the short rib pappardelle, and the pasta itself was good. The sauce was very, very heavy due to too much truffle. By the time we finished eating, we were fully sweating because the restaurant was so hot. It was a very hot day, and maybe the air-conditioning was not working. Again, forgivable, but on top of everything else, it made for an unpleasant experience. Overall, it felt overpriced for the food and service. read more

Beautifully decorated and a nice place for a date night. The last time we visited about a year ago this was 5 solid stars but this recent visit was not the same. We also noticed that the place is starting to show wear and not as appointed as it was on our last visit. We came for happy hour which was really only $1-2 off of a selection of menu items. We tried the $20 burger and it was ok. The charcuterie board was not that impressive either. I pulled up a photo of the last time we had it and it was not even close in quality, selection, and quantity. The arancini were small and swimming in sauce and totally over salted to the point we couldn't eat them. The fries were just ok. On a higher note the cocktails were done to perfection and presented well. Overall, I felt that for the prices they charge we should be fully impresssed but this visit was mediocre at best. read more

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Food is unique. Some items are hit or miss. Chicken chili 10/10. Tuna tartar, personally not a fan, but if you appreciate lentils then yeah probably up your ally. Oysters for happy hour $3/piece... eh not really a happy hour price and the oysters are mediocre. I didn't intent to do happy hour on a Saturday, but showed up and gave it a shot with wife and her friends. The drinks are good and unique. The happy hour prices aren't really happy hour prices, and please don't say "value" because the portions were very stingy. You want the asthetic or quick overpriced lunch with really not great service, sure. Otherwise spend the $ elsewhere. Some happy hour items were incorrect on my bill. I let them know on the way out and didn't take the correction because $2 off an item for happy hour was robbery regardless. Fortunately for this place there are limited fine dining lunch options giving Boro the ability to fit this niche. Ambiance is consistently nice, 4 walls, water runs... If they want to charge what they charge they need better service or have better food. Burger 7.5/10 Chili chicken 10/10 Oysters 4/10 (didnt make me sick so that's a +) Calemari 5/10 (came out cold) Tuna Tartar 4/10 (+2 if you like lentils, tasted more like ceviche in my opinion) Drinks 7-10 * wedge salad with truffle dressing 10/10 Recommendation Wedge Salad Chili Chicken Pick a cocktail Exit the restaurant read more

Boro Market Restaurant Bar - Oysters Calamari Tuna Tartare - Wine Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Hidden little gem in a strip mall. Happy Hour was great. Loved chatting with our bartender and watching the drinks being made. Pics say it all. Floral arrangements were beautiful. read more

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Kind of sleek setting modern. Not cozy. I prefer cozy. Food ok, priced ok, took care of my guest's walker with no problem.

Boro is an upscale, romantic venue with an excellent food and beverage program. I have enjoyed some wonderful dining experiences there in the past. Recently, the Clover Club cocktail was mixed perfectly! My one constructive criticism regards employee cellphone usage during shifts. Bartenders should not be scrolling on their cellphones in one hand while shaking a cocktail in the other. read more

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Visit every year when in town. Great spot. Good bar staff and tasty food. Mainly just good energy here.

I 1st discovered this place by accident looking for oysters after having a bad experience at a restaurant that shut down not far from Boro. I walked in during happy hour and tried the CHAMPAGNE MIGNONETTE, and one of their specialty cocktails and was hooked. I tried the poached pear and it was unique, with a semi-sweet lavender syrup. It was very tender ... and delicious. For my bday we ordered the PAPPARDELLE/SHORT RIB & seafood ravioli (I no longer see this on the menu). We also ordered the Smoke & Mirrors and the LV cocktails soooo good. The Smoke and Mirrors definitely has smoky taste. I have no idea how they knew it was my bday because I didn't mention during the reservation nor did my date.... nice touch. Will be back! read more

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Well, this was a flavorcation! The chef here can absolutely create and execute a delicious menu! From start to finish, I found myself saying "wow" numerous times! Each dish is well thought out and has different elements and ingredients that make this place a must-try! You're not getting just average plates of food here, but something unique and special instead. Really good portions! Great service! Cute atmosphere! This restaurant has the same owner as Cafe 72 which has been a favorite of mine for quite some time, so I was very happy to finally try this place out. Can't wait to go back! read more

The service and ambiance are perfect. The food was really good as well, I would say a little pricey but overall great experience. We didn't get a picture of it, but the iceberg salad was AMAZING! Drinks were great too. read more

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This was our second time here. It is our daughter's local fav spot. We sat in the dining area last time. This time we sat at a corner table in the bar area. Place has a cozy yet upscale feeling. Today, we went mid afternoon after visiting a local new brewery. Cocktails were on the mark. Espresso martini, a cosmo, some smoked mezcal elixir and I had a Hendricks with blue cheese stuff olives. All on the mark. We were all craving burgers. But after hearing the menu additions, I decided on the oysters and mussels. The girls had the burgers. We also ordered some caviar topped potato puff pasty which was very yummy. Oysters and mussels were perfect. Burger perfect medium the way the girls like it. Service is always very attentive. Perfect pace. Kudos to Aaron and Katie for taking care of us. read more

I live in downtown Hopewell. It's Valentine's Day. I took my wife there tonight. My bill was $500. 480 to be exact. Men beware. I got an appetizer a steak and a tiramisu and two drinks my wife had 3 . I've been to many steakhouses in my life. It's a shame cause I live about 10 minutes away. When I first walked in, I was thinking this might be a new place for us when I got that bill of $500 at the end of the night I couldn't believe it. You would have to be a complete sap to bring your wife or date there. Desperate. I walked out of there like come on. I feel like I got taken for. $500 for two people. People are going to ask me about the boro market. This is my story and I know a lot of people. The service was mediocre. The steak was average. The service was mediocre. The vibe felt great. We would have been back 100 percent if the price wasn't ridiculous. My wife told me to let it go. I don't even usually make yelp reviews, but this made me angry. I do not like that price at all. You have to be on your first date trying to impress this to make any sense. How much how much was my slice of tiramisu 50 bucks? I do not understand this. read more

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I took my wife here for her birthday dinner. This was our first time dining at this restaurant. My wife said she wanted halibut for her special day. I did a search for restaurants serving halibut currently on their menu. Boro was one of the few that showed up. It is relatively close to where we live and we have been wanting to try it out since they opened. They did not disappoint! Five stars all day! Everyone was extremely and genuinely very pleasant and several of the staff came to wish her a happy birthday, which made her feel very special! We will absolutely be back for a date night! read more

Boro Market Restaurant Bar - Ravioli with sausage, figs, and spinach stole the show, alongside phenomenal halibut and a lobster-loaded mac & cheese. - Wine Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Went this past weekend for a birthday dinner. This place never disappoints. The food is always amazing. The service is impeccable. The only thing is it is hard to hear if you are in the main dining area with the bar. The high ceilings and how busy it always it always cause us to have to be very loud to talk to be able to hear one another. I came home sounding horse from having to throw my voice! But the food is very much worth it. , read more

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We are visiting Pennington NJ and it's hard to find great food! This is the place to visit! Beautiful restaurant and amazing food! We ordered take out for our daughter who is expecting a new baby any day now and decided to have dinner in house. The food was amazing, fine dining. Beautiful bar area. You will be pleasantly surprised that such a gem sits off Route 31. Sorry for the short Rib papadelli photo! A bit blurred. It was great! The dessert is over the top ! Wait till you see the selection! read more

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Excellent glass of Pinot noir and a plate of cauliflower gnocchi. Friendly, attentive staff are the best. Truffle frites and fresh bread with local honey butter will crush your low carb diet. But it is soooo good. read more

Boro Market Restaurant Bar - Pinot noir and a plate of cauliflower gnocchi. - Wine Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Such an unexpected place that has quickly become our favorite. Beautiful cozy restaurant with amazing drinks and delicious food. There are so many gluten-free options!!!! The last time I was there, I tried the fried calamari, crunchy chicken, cauliflower gnocchi and the halibut. Oh the halibut! Cooked to perfection, topped with a crispy squash and served with black garlic sauce. Don't forget dessert! Try the zepoles! They are gluten free as well!!! read more

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I just want to make sure Siri is accurate next to time someone asks for best restaurants in the area. 4.3 stars was a steep rating. This place presents as an upscale wannabe Italian restaurant. Food: Make sure you ask for the bread with sweet butter(It is delicious). I do not usually complain about food, but they asked and I was honest. Honestly the best thing I tasted at the table was the $18 kids burger and the $22 "Brisket" Burger(A typical burger with what you would add on a brisket. The Parpadelle pasta was delicious(the physical pasta not the crock pot shredded short rib. The broccoli rabe had no flavor at all, the chicken cutlet tasted like a refried Bell and Evans frozen cutlet.(very dry). The kids chicken fingers actually tasted better than the cutlet. Finally , the rib eye(cooked Medium) was pretty tasty and cooked to the correct temp. I will say that Texas Roadhouse $25 ribeye is better though. Service: Extremely slow, but the waitress explained that the kitchen was backed up tonight. We were brought the wrong food all night and it took about an hour to get the meal. I'm actually really surprised that management didn't even offer a free beverage for the long wait. Following the meal, we went to pay and we paid for the wrong bill which was as 200 dollars more. (They still didn't even credit anything for the inconvenience!) After not receiving any kind of credit for the awful service and mediocre food, I made sure to say that I would not be a repeat customer anyways loud enough for the locals at the bar to hear.... . I hope you have a better experience than I did.... read more

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Except Food and Service. Grilled Romaine was amazing. Pork tenderloin was delicious. I can't resist the Zeppoli for dessert.

We stumbled upon this place by chance after spending a Sunday afternoon at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. The place took us by surprise when we walked in. We didn't expect such a lovely ambiance. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The Bartender, Will gave us some pointers on Mezcals and it's bottles. The food was not bad. It was bland and need some flavor. But overall decent. This place has the potential of semi casual to a romantic dining experience. read more

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Atmosphere set the tone. Our server (she had her left eye brow pierced; don't recall her name bc I'm terrible at that part even being in the industry myself) but she was delightful, knowledgeable and prompt. She checked on us just enough but never smothering or neglectful. Cocktails and wine were great and over all staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back and look forward to trying more of your selection of cocktails wine and food. Thank you! read more

Boro Market Restaurant Bar - White negroni cocktail and beet mezcal cocktail. (Don't recall cocktail name in menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

We had dinner reservations at 4pm. It was not crowded yet and there seemed to be a lot of staff on hand waiting around but for some odd reason, we had to wait for our food for a very long time. Even for appetizers. We did not leave until after 6pm. Other than the long wait for our meals, the service that we did receive was okay except for the fact that no one stopped by to check on us or update us on the food. The restaurant isn't big but it was cozy and decorated nicely for the holidays. The beet salad was delicious. Next time maybe we will just stop by the market side. read more

Boro Market Restaurant Bar - Beet salad - Wine Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

I went here with a group of 6 moms for Book club and what a surprise! I live down the street and have never been in! For a Wednesday late evening, it was. Bustling! It's in a small shopping plaza but you wouldn't be able to tell once inside, it seems very comfy, beautifully decorated and big! The atmosphere and vibe were romantic and fun! The parking lot was full but there was parking at the old TD behind it or at Pennington market. That busy on a Wednesday night? Well I could tell why once there! The drink menu, everything looked so good, it was hard to choose but I settled on a lady Viking, it was delish! I got a brisket burger. So yummy! Everyone loved their meals. The service was very good. If I had one remark, it would be the prices, I love a good au pouvre sauce but $48 for a steak is quite a bit and most of their menu seemed higher quality/on par for the price but that one stood out to me. Maybe on an anniversary dinner I'll have to try it! Definitely recommend and I'll be back! Also I've heard around town they have really good penne vodka but I didn't see it on the menu but I did see it under their market store menu. I will definitely pick it up one day to try. read more

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For this being my first time, I'll never come back. Wish I could give this place a higher rating however my friend and I were told we needed to leave since another table was waiting to be seated. Yes we stayed for quiet awhile however we ordered food and drinks the entire time! We started with two martinis (1 chocolate, 1 fig martini), two appetizers (calamari and scallops), two entrees (filet & chicken), 2 sides (Brussel sprouts & creamed spinach), 1 bottle of Sauvignon blanc, 1 dessert (creme brûlée), and 2 espresso martinis to end. WE SPENT $310.00 (INCLUDING 20% TIP) and for the hostess to approach us and tell us we needed to finish due to another table waiting and that we had been there a while is just completely rude! Not to mention the hostess approached us shortly after paying our bill and receiving our martinis! My friend even asked if we could have 5 min to finish our drink before being kicked out! I understand if we were holding up a table and not ordering anything but we clearly ordered a lot! We weren't even seated at a table...we were seated at a high top! Another thing, the website advertises happy hour Tuesday-Sat from 4-6pm and we were charged full price! It cost us $14 for 1 martini, wayyy too over priced in my opinion. We also couldn't sit at the bar bc the entire section was closed off for a holiday party. Wish I could give a better rating but what happed to us left a sour taste in my mouth. Our waitres was very sweet and the food was good but that's about it. Won't come back again, I'll spend my money elsewhere, thanks. read more

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Always a wonderful experience at Boro -the food & drinks are top-notch and the service is always excellent. We ate outside for the first time and really enjoyed the patio. 5-star experience. read more

Food was good but service was horrible. Waitress didn't check on us after our entree came and then gave us the alcohol menu when we asked for the dessert menu. She didn't even come back to give us our check. Tried to catch her attention multiple times but she didn't look at our table at all. After 10 minutes, I had to ask the host, who just put it on the table without even a word. Not friendly at all. Would not recommend this place. read more

Food and Service is top notch. great atmosphere. grilled Caesars salad and rack of lamb delicious. give this place a try.

Boro Market has taken over half the strip center at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Route 31, and turned it into an elaborate dining room, small cafe and epicurean market for those who like to indulge in their charcuterie fantasies. I was the sole morning person there today when I stopped in to check out their early day fare. Pretty impressive, is all I can say. The rear cafe space is large window sunshine bright, with a few deuce tables and two 4 stool counter shelves beneath the windows. Their refrigerator display case holds some mighty fine looking lunch/dinner possibilities that were mostly vegan, vegetarian and probably organic. My Breakfast Sandwich (eggs, bacon, melted provolone, mozzarella) came in a terrific sesame seeded torpedo roll from an Italian (?) bakery that produces artisanal aqua y farina. It looked as good as it tasted. From first crusty bite through last mastication, it was a phenomenal sandwich; so big I could only devour half in one sitting. Service is begun at the counter, and delivery by the staff completes it. Friendly and assured all the way. Certainly not the cheapest place to start the day, but justifies that occasion splurge. The locally roasted Java is also worth the price of admission, and can be purchased whole bean/ground there as well. read more

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Boro never disappoints. My favorite spot for special occasions, every day lunch--really any excuse to enjoy amazing food! The restaurant is always clean and beautifully decorated and everyone who works there is incredible. read more

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Kelsey was an outstanding and adorable server who made our experience at Boro fantastic. The spaghetti carbonara and ribeye were to die for, plus the bar/bartenders were stellar. Such a gorgeous restaurant with fabulous vibes! My husband and I will be back. read more

Our first but not the last visit to Boro. Our meal was fantastic, and the service amazing. What a wonderful lunch, on our 36th wedding anniversary. Looking forward to trying many of the menu offerings on future visits. We WILL recommend to our friends. Thanks for a great experience. read more

Food is very good, but service is slow and it's very noisy. And so expensive! I'd go again, but only for a special occasion

We had calamari appetizer, wedge salad, halibut and filet mignon. Side of truffle fries, iced tea and one cocktail with well liquor. All was excellent but steak was over cooked. I ordered MR and it came MW. The steak was immediately replaced with a perfectly cooked MR. all good. Pricey but that's a la carte for you. $182 including tip. Save up. read more

What an amazing place for dinner! I have been looking for a new place to try in the lawrenceville/Pennington area and this will be one of my new favorites. The ambiance is chic and cozy and we were able to be squeezed in for dinner, but definitely make a reservation, this place gets packed! And now I understand why! Food was delicious. We started with the iceberg salad, calamari and charcuterie. For dinner we had the filet, cavatelli and risotto (to die for). Our server was great! read more

Boro Market Restaurant Bar - Hibiscus tea, asked for tequila in it! - Wine Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Great fresh food. Had an excellent cocktail LV .. the brussel sprouts were delicious. All tje food was prepped onsite and ingredients were excellent. Totally recommend read more

I will say that i was on the edge of 3 stars vs. 4 stars. The drinks, as people pointed out, are a little stingy on the amount. I think the selection and their house cocktails are pretty good and tasty, but would have to agree that they could do that extra second of pour to make it a bit nicer. Mussels and cockles was very delightful. Very tasty and the server knew well to bring us more bread for us to sop up the delicious broth. The food, was pretty tasty. A person in our party had the shrimp parpadelle. This was a little odd to me - pretty used to a meat ragu. I think that they also put Parmesan cheese on it - which my italian friends would say is a no-no. I think the other problem was that it had a TON of olives which was also a little odd - overpowered the shrimp and all other tastes. Personally, would go back to the meat sauce and do some sort of angle hair seafood pasta of sorts. Idea on the parpadelle is right but just... not a fan of this dish. I had the pork chop. Very well seasoned and well cooked. Very juicy and impressively spot on. Also with a side of Brussels - very well cooked - but MAYBE a touch too much char... still, very good... well... too much char... haha. It was close but i would prefer there to be just a little less. The cheese cake desert was quite good. Had it to go because I was stuffed. read more

My wife and I had a very good experience at Boro overall. The service was excellent and we both enjoyed our entrees (filet mignon and swordfish). Prices are high but I felt we were served quality food. A couple of negatives: The Romaine salad was very bland -- the Caesar dressing had no taste or kick at all. However, the Little Gem salad was better. Also, at these prices I feel that Boro should add some type of side to each entree. The swordfish came with absolutely nothing else on the plate. Speaking of sides, we ordered the smashed fingerling potatoes and they were delicious. read more

This was our first visit and it was, unexpectedly, the best meal we have had in Central New Jersey in years. We had the grilled romaine salad, ricotta toast, halibut, and scallops, and each were balanced and it was clear that there was a chef in the kitchen who cared, and not just a cook. Our server was cordial, attentive but not obtrusive, and well informed about the food. The best summary of our evening is that this is the kind of place where the owner and/or chef pays attention to the details, is clearly in charge, and really cares. We will be back, and if like us, you have driven by this place without trying it, you are in for a nice surprise. read more

Great food and ambience. We had dinner reservation on a weekday evening and was seated immediately upon arrival. The two fish dishes- halibut and salmon were average but the ossobuco and lobster risotto exceeded our expectations. Staff we're tentative and friendly. However, I had to take one star off as we waited 20+mins for the drinks on a not-so-busy evening after placing the order. read more

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