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    Di Paolo's

    3.7 (348 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Six couple at DiPaolos for dinner- one first time couple all the rest of us have been many times over the years!
    Marjorie L.

    DiPaolos is our go to 'celebrate' place for dinner and local bands. I made reservations for 12 there last week, we came in immediately were seated and friends showed up right behind us( they did not make us wait for the entire group to be seated). Me and my husband got our favorites and the whole table ordered different things there were 12 of us. We got the Seafood Fradiavolo- it was amazing!! And like usual we brought to go containers home and had a whole meal the next day! Everyone was happy with their entrées and the band was good we had never seen them before 'Goody Blue Shoes'. Food, drink, service and atmosphere are all five star if I had one suggestion, it would be to split the bills on bigger groups... you can still charge the gratuity on individual bills. Love this place, will be back in the next couple of weeks!

    Kimberly H.

    My friend and I came here in August where they had a special on their buffet menu. It was YUM YUM in the TUM TUM. I enjoyed EVERYTHING (times 3). And the drinks were phenomenal as well. Espresso martinis and limoncello were, by far, one of the best drinks I've had in the restaurant. Service was exceptional as well. Overall, had a great time and will definitely be back.

    bolognese
    Lia H.

    Went to visit in NJ. Lovely spot for Italian food. I do recommend to come early before the crowd. Pros: Beautiful inside. Plenty of parking behind the restaurant. Food is cooked fresh. Italian wedding soup is delicious. The bolognese was good as well. It was a little salty but overall great flavor. Great entree, dessert and drink options. Cons: It was great service overall, but we could tell that the workers were overwhelmed as the crowd grew and it took awhile to grab our payment. I would love to come back! Definitely recommended spot if visiting or if you live in NJ area.

    Karen F.

    Holy $hit....this place gives a ton of food. My wife and I sat at the bar and got right in. We arrived fairly early and the people began to pile in after we were seated. We had the dinner special for two. First course: antipasto salad with broccoli rabe, chick peas, egg plant and cold cuts. Second: we both had wedge salads. Our meal was a tomahawk steak for 2 drowned with what felt like the whole ocean of seafood. For dessert my wife had strawberry cheese cake and I had the limochello cake. We couldn't finish it all and walked out with a shopping bag full of food. You know the bags you used to get before the idiot Phil Murphy banned plastic bags and now stores don't want to give you bags at all. All and all....everything was tasty, but the steak could of have been a little hotter.

    Chicken Parm perfection.
    Risa D.

    DiPaolo's is our go to special occasion spot. I love good Italian food- especially when the pork free and meat free options are just as delicious and appetizing as the 'traditional' Italian dishes. This time we visited for my birthday- on a Tuesday evening, they are running a two for $60 special. You get a starter, main, and dessert. The options are plentiful for such a complete meal, and I always enjoy my company (the Mr.). I had a spinach strawberry blue cheese candied walnut salad as my starter. I ordered the chicken parm: two thinly (read: perfectly portioned) sliced chicken breasts, coated with bread crumbs and fried, smothered in the same garlicky tomato sauce folded into the most perfectly al-dente pasta noodles. The mozzarella cheese was thoroughly melted and fused into the top layer of the chicken breasts. For dessert, I ordered the lemon mascarpone cake: three layers of the fluffiest, most lemony cake I have ever had. The mascarpone cream was not sugary- again, flavorful and lemony. I always enjoy my meal when I visit and I particularly adore their tomato pie. I have a little trick to being able to score some additional pieces to the two place on your table with warm crusty bread and butter; I have no intentions of sharing my secret! I know the term 'hidden gem' is played out, but this is really one of those places where if you don't know, you will never know. If you decide to try it, it's worth the drive. I have always enjoyed my time, food, and service the numerous times I have visited.

    Eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi, stuffed ravioli, mixed vegetables, and crab cake
    Eunice I.

    Went here for my first time today. My sister has been speaking very highly of this restaurant and promised to bring me the next time I was in Philly to visit. She said they get really busy for Sunday brunch, so we had to leave Philly to get there in time for opening. When we got there, we were some of the first people to be seated. It was practically empty which was nice and we got seated instantly. They did give us menus to order from, but we were there for the breakfast buffet, so they quickly removed those from our tables and told us to get started when we were ready. The buffet had standard breakfast items (omelette bar, bacon, sausage, waffles, etc), but they also had Italian options like meatballs, gnocchi, ravioli, etc. In addition, there was a salad bar and dessert station, so definitely a lot of options to choose from. My first plate was Italian and I tried a little of everything. Had the meatball which was large, but good. Also, I had the eggplant Parmesan, stuffed ravioli, gnocchi, and crab cake. Everything on my plate for the first round was delicious! For my second plate, I had traditional breakfast foods. I had a waffle, bacon, Italian sausage, and I tired the prime rib. I didn't like the prime rib at all, but it was ok because everything else was really good. For my last plate, I had a salad, shrimp cocktail, and few more gnocchi. To be honest, the gnocchi were my favorite. I never had them before, but glad I ventured and tried something new. As far as ambience, it definitely has the family feel. It looks smaller on the outside than it is on the inside. The restaurant quickly filled up as the morning went on, but the service was really good and attentive. The waiters stopped by our table frequently and made small talk with us. I definitely am glad I had a chance to eat here, and would visit more if I lived in the area. To be honest, I didn't pay so I'm not sure how much the buffet is, but whatever the price is, I do think you get a lot of food for your money.

    Blt wedge
    Sherrice B.

    "Came here on a quiet afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by how warm and polished the place felt." As this was my first time here I wasn't sure what to expect. As we were driving the town looks so country like it's not a lot of people more land then anything. Hardly any stores. We pull up to the restaurant and they have a parking lot behind the restaurant. Beautiful Restaurant the decor is so inviting. The place was surprisingly packed. The restaurant is a little tight inside but plenty seating with a bar on one side where the large dining room is. They had several different menus with so many choices. Came here for brunch with the family. We had the choice of getting the brunch buffet for $39.99, or 3 course lunch for $20.00. I decided on the 3 course lunch as it was still early. We started with tomato pie and bread for the table. I had the chilled BLT salad wedge with blue cheese dressing. "The wedge salad was crisp and loaded with flavor." Chicken marsala was tender, perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was silky, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and for dessert the cheesecake with strawberry sauce. I also ordered the rum punch drink which was ok but not as fruity as I would have liked. The food was delicious and plenty for the price. The service was great, our waiter Craig made sure we were good at every turn. I hear they have live entertainment on some dinner nights. "A true diamond in the rough. You'll definitely see me back -- next time for the chicken parm."

    Archie M.

    This place is legendary. In Penns Grove, but could easily be in Philly or New York. Food is delicious and comes in huge portions. Half the time you'll end up taking your entree home because you'll be full on the anti pasta and bread they bring out. Service is always on point. The decor is a little dated in my opinion, but the 70's , '80's vibe really works.

    Lemon cake
    Ilene S.

    First time at DiPaola's - we learned that it first started as a pizza place 51 years ago and is now a full service, large portion Italian restaurant. They have a lot of different specials such as Sunday brunch, seafood buffet Thursday nights, live music and we unknowingly went during their holiday dinner event. Our server was extremely busy when we were first seated but ended up being a delight. He gave us a full tour including the outside area. We were able to meet the Chef who was kind enough to send us all a glass of the homemade limoncello with our desserts. The portions are very large and we all ended up taking food home. The lobster Mac and cheese was a little loose and limited on the amount of lobster but had a nice flavor. The calamari was cooked perfectly with plenty of hot peppers to go around. The salads were much larger than most side salads you get at a restaurant these days. I ordered the seafood risotto which had a full order of mussels, a full order of scallops, a half order of clams and shrimp with an overly generous amount of lump crabmeat. There was so much seafood I couldn't see the rice. The portion was large enough for my dinner that night and 3 lunches the following day. Only compliant was it being a bit salty. The surf and turf was also huge. The crab cake was full of lump crabmeat. The fillet was cooked to order. The ribeye was also done right and the mash potatoes were creamy and rich. The pan seared Branzino was light and flaky. The desserts were good but hard to fully enjoy after being stuffed with so much food. It's hard to say the pricing was a downside when we did all have enough for at least another meal or two but they could back a little and have the prices reflect that. Also it's a bit of a drive.

    Risotto
    Justine B.

    My parents and I come here every few months. They have a wonderful menu and a great brunch. They always start you off with a bread basket that has tomato bread. We've had the gnocchi, risotto, linguine with clam sauce and the tomahawk steak all have been delicious.

    Bread for the table
    Denaire J.

    Celebrated Father's Day at DiPaolo. Restaurant was crowded for Father's Day dinner. Food was delicious and portions are very shareable. The food like salad, cheese & meat board are so filling and fresh. The drink specials are delicious and $9.00. We ordered appetizers which were huge and shareable. We took so many to go containers home. We didn't order dessert since we were all full. The pricing is inline with the amount of food you receive. Service was very good for our party with about 25 people. The waitress was very attentive. I can't wait to return. I really enjoyed the restaurant, food and decor. We sat in the outside covered area which was very comfortable. Free parking in parking lot and street parking.

    Gary C.

    Excellent as Always! Super Value Specials Great, relaxing atmosphere! Great Service! Go to eat, drink, and relax!!

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    Yes it was a great experience. Food and service was both excellent. We did the lunch specials with three course amble sizes.

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    Always reliably delicious! Amazing red sauce and the Italian dishes you want on an evening out!

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    Awesome food and service. Very clean and everyone was friendly and very accommodating.

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    Fantastic service and gorgeous ambiance in an area you'd never expect to be in! I love this place and it's a weekend favorite.

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    3.4(693 reviews)
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    Very Disappointing -- Borgata Has Really Gone Downhill…read more I visited the Borgata buffet over Labor Day weekend with my family of four, and the total was close to $200. Unfortunately, for that price, I honestly felt that we would have been better off going to a regular restaurant with better tasting food. I hadn't been to the Borgata buffet in a very long time. I remember when it was around $30-$35 per person, and I had much better memories of the food. That's why it was especially disappointing to see how much it seems to have declined. There were a few highlights. The gelato was very good, and I will say the dessert section seems to have improved. The salmon was probably the standout savory dish. The platanos, waffles, pork ribs, and meatballs were also good. The General Tso's chicken was decent as well. Unfortunately, those positives were outweighed by the negatives. There wasn't even much of a fruit selection anymore, which was surprising for a buffet at this price point. The sushi rice wasn't prepared properly all mushy and the shrimp cocktail didn't taste particularly fresh. The seasoned shrimp was also far too salty. The seafood section was particularly disappointing. The clams were so salty that they were essentially inedible, and whoever seasoned the mussels simply did not get the seasoning right. These are not particularly complicated dishes, so it was surprising to see them executed so poorly. The fried foods were also hit or miss. Some batches looked cooked on the outside, but the shrimp inside were still undercooked and appeared almost raw. Some of the vegetables, such as the zucchini, were noticeably undercooked as well. The steak was very tough, while the prime rib was extremely bland and lacked flavor. The Chinese section, aside from the General Tso's chicken, was particularly disappointing. The pasta dishes, including the macaroni and cheese over cooked and tasteless w alfredo being was oddly sweet was extremely underwhelming. And honestly, this is what surprised me most about the entire experience. It's not as though the buffet has an enormous number of dishes that would make it impossible to maintain quality. The selection is relatively limited, and many of the individual dishes are not particularly difficult to prepare. Yet so many of them were either poorly seasoned, undercooked, overcooked, bland, or simply not executed well. When you have a smaller selection of dishes, you would expect those dishes to be done really well. Instead, it felt like there were only a handful of things that were actually worth eating. That is what made the experience so surprising and disappointing. Overall, a large majority of the food was simply not good enough to justify going to a buffet. At nearly $200 for four people, I expected significantly better quality and consistency. What made this experience even more disappointing is that this was my parents' first time staying at the Borgata. Unfortunately, the food experience was poor enough that it actually made them less interested in wanting to stay at the hotel again. When you're spending money on a casino resort, the dining experience is part of the overall experience--and a bad meal can definitely affect whether you want to return. Borgata used to be one of my favorite places to go in Atlantic City, so I really wanted to like it. But after this visit, I'm not sure I would choose it over newer properties like Hard Rock or Ocean Casino Resort. Those properties may be newer, but at this point, I think I'd rather spend my money there than return to this buffet. Overall: very disappointing, especially considering the price and what I remember Borgata being like in the past.

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    45.8 mi
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    My wife and I had dinner here on July 12, 2026. I had done and internet search and found the Manor…read moreBuffet. It had great reviews so I deciced we should try it. We were very happy we did. The food was great and the employees were friendly. It was clean and very busy. I think this has become one of our favorite places for dinner or lunch.

    Our group stopped by here after watching a show at Sight and Sound Theatres - it's about 15 mins…read moreaway! Buffets used to be a staple growing up--especially if you're Asian, iykyk. They were the go-to spot for unlimited seafood, sushi, hibachi, and just about everything else. Nowadays, it feels like more people are cooking at home to save money or opting for smaller, trendier restaurants. The staff here was attentive, and I appreciated that they spoke and understood English well. Unfortunately, our experience at checkout left a bad impression. One of the Chinese waitresses was unnecessarily rude and more focused on proving she was right than calmly explaining the situation, so minus one star. The food itself was pretty standard, with limited sashimi and hibachi options, so minus another star. I did enjoy the chocolate fountain, dessert bar, cake fridge, and soft-serve ice cream--they brought back nostalgic buffet memories. The restaurant was also very clean, which I always appreciate.

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    Such a large selection.

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