I was so impressed with the entire experience at Spigola's! When walking into the restaurant, I was…read morein awe of the huge space and swanky atmosphere. I felt like I was in the city with the gorgeous lighting and ambiance. My friend and I went on ladies night, where every Wednesday they have a DJ and 10% off food/drinks at the bar! We started off with 3 different apps, the zucchini fritte, the meat and cheese board for two, and the rice balls. Everything was phenomenal! The rice balls were stuffed with shredded beef instead of ground beef which I liked and the Gorgonzola cheese sauce was tangy and savory. The zucchini fritte was fried to a golden crisp and felt light and satisfying. The meat and cheese board is truly perfect for pairing with some pre-dinner drinks! Neither of us felt like drinking that night so I got the Stella Rose red berry spritz and she got the black berry spritz. These were fruity and sweet and perfect for a night out. Great alcohol free options. For dinner I got the cacio e pepe which came in a huge serving. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and I really liked how creamy and cheesy it was without feeling too heavy. My friend got the eggplant rollatini which was a humongous portion and she devoured it and still had some for leftovers. These were both great meat-free options. For dessert I had the chocolate lava cake which was rich and decadent. Perfect for sharing but mine was all for me! My friend had the creme brûlée which she indulged on without a single bite to spare! Can't forget to mention the impeccable service! Our server Andres was so sweet and took excellent care of us and always checked in with us. I'm so glad I finally checked out Spigola! This is a perfect restaurant for a great meal. Since it is an elevated atmosphere, this makes it extra special for birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, etc. With their big event space in the back, Spigola's is a wonderful spot for showers, rehearsal dinners, parties, even intimate weddings. What a wonderful gem to have in the Mercer county dining scene!

Ordered takeout from here for my first time and it was delicious! I got the chicken parm with extra…read morepenne pasta and it was a very good portion of both chicken and pasta! They also send home slices of toast with garlic chunks. The chicken was very good and the sauce was yummy! I am going to try here a few more times to see if they are consistent. I'll try eating in the restaurant next time. I'd like to add on I spoke to the manager when I called and he was very friendly and accommodating! I'll be back here soon!

Absolutely fantastic! We celebrated our son's college graduation here, and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about the fantastic food and service we received at Genaro's. The ambience is smart casual, and not fussy, but with food and service that you'd expect at a place that charges double the prices. All of the food was top notch. Standouts are the artichoke heart Francese, mozzarella en corrozza, and fried calamari appetizers; and chicken Italiano, chicken marsala, and salmon Neapolitan mains. Their tiramisu and tartufo capped off the meal perfectly. If you're in Trenton or Princeton, Gennaro's is worth the drive.

We were faithful customers at Mamma Rosa's, but when they closed down in '21, we were left in the…read morelurch and without a neighborhood Italian joint to call our own. We just quit going out for Italian other than for tomato pies, but now we've begun actively looking for a place to enjoy simple Italian food--outside of the ubiquitous tomato pies. Gennaro's was our first stop, with the menu definitely reading more New World Italian than Old World. We started with a couple of appetizers: The Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms in Scampi sauce and the Antipasto Salad. I'm not a fan of Antipasto salads (I've a three item max addition rule for salads and tomato pies), but my wife enjoyed it. It was your standard antipasto salad for the area--perhaps more generous with the meat and cheese than the last one we ordered up the street at Papa's. The stuffed mushrooms had a good flavor, and although the sauce didn't really hit me as Scampi (the garlic wasn't really there), it was still good on its own, and I'd order it again. My wife ordered the Pork Chop Giambotta, which she truly enjoyed. It was a thick, good sized pork chop covered with a sauce that included potatoes, sausage slices, and sautéed peppers. The menu said that the peppers were hot and sweet, but they were pretty much 99.9% hot peppers. If that's an issue for you, I'd make a point in mentioning it to your server first. My wife doesn't do spicy, but luckily I was there to find a home for the hot peppers, and she said she'd order it again if we returned. My Veal Saltimbocca, however, was a letdown. The veal was overcooked and had lost its tenderness, but most surprising to me was that it was very different from the standard version I've known for years. Had I read the description more carefully, I'd have caught the fact it was in a tomato demi-glace rather than the white wine and butter emulsion I know and love. Also, the ham that was used was not the thinly sliced prosciutto one normally sees, instead it was a thick slice of something that I can't honestly tell you was prosciutto or not. The use of spinach instead of a sage leaf wasn't a complete shock, as I've seen that before. Overcooked veal, the prosciutto mystery, and tradition straying aside, the flavor almost bordered on being alright, but it definitely wasn't what I'd hoped for when I placed the order. To add insult to injury, I asked for pasta as my side, and was given a couple choices--I chose the linguini and got served a dente-less spaghetti. When I asked the waiter (who was otherwise extremely conscientious and attentive) if they were out of linguini, I was told that there's really very little difference between the two, which so blew my mind that I just shrugged and ate. While we were there, we could see that there were many people who acted like regulars enjoying their meals, and many of them were also eating tomato pies, however, we're on the hunt for a place that's going to satisfy our need for an Italian place that provides beyond the pizza oven. I'm up in the air about a second shot--my wife was much happier than me with the location (which means we'll likely go), but I'll definitely ask our server more questions about what I'm ordering next time to avoid any surprises.

Serving food lovers since 2006, Toscano is a phenomenal steakhouse in Bordentown where the…read moreexecutive chef combines old-world cooking with new-world flair. A cozy bar area greets customers if you want to grab a drink while waiting to be seated. They also offer upstairs seating, rounding out a welcoming and highly professional atmosphere that has stood the test of time.   THE FOOD * Bread Service: The bread arrived with a tasty honey, chive, thyme, salt, and pepper butter, which was a nice touch. * Kumamoto Oysters: Ice cold and refreshing. They were complemented with cocktail sauce, watermelon mignonette, and fresh grated horseradish. * Crab Salad Special: Served in a martini glass. It featured cold, chilled crab marinated with tequila, triple sec, and lime, carefully laid on a bed of avocado mousse with an Old Bay-lined rim. Delicious and refreshing during a hot summer evening. * Tri-Color Beet Salad: A roasted beet and citrus salad with whipped ricotta and a pistachio honey vinaigrette that provided rich bites. * New York Strip: Sourced from Allen Brothers in Chicago. A showstopper with excellent crust and beef flavor. We ordered the Au Poivre sauce, which was tasty, but the steak was so good on its own that I ended up using the sauce for my sides! * 14 oz Center Cut Filet: Also sourced from Allen Brothers. Tender as expected with a wonderfully executed crust. * French Bordeaux Wines: We ordered the Chateau Loudenne Medoc and the Chateau De Sales Pomerol. Both were tasty, medium-to-full-bodied, and served as excellent accompaniments to the steaks. * Tuna Special: Nicely seared tuna served over vegetables and udon noodles. * Limoncello Pistachio Tiramisu: Very light and a nice end to the meal. * Kentucky Butter Cake: Served in a cast-iron pot with vanilla ice cream. Yummy and rich.   THE SERVICE Our server, Gene, has been with the restaurant for 8 years and provided exceptional service. He was knowledgeable about the menu and offered excellent recommendations, pointing out standout options like the pastrami-dusted bone-in filet and the 45-day aged tomahawk topped with a root beer bourbon bacon compound butter.   OVERALL A great steakhouse experience with a highly professional staff and a kitchen that flawlessly executes high-quality steaks. Excellent for special occasions or an upscale business dinner.

We enjoyed a bunch of appetizers to start! The beat salad is always my favorite refresh and…read moredelicious Our table also enjoyed the Giant or ravioli and the meatballs. Everything is magnificent here and cooked fresh. I also enjoyed my lobster. Ravioli was magnificent and plentiful and I actually had to bring some of it home with me because we had a lot of snacking going on. Very thankful to the hard-working staff to take care of us so well. Everything was delicious and hot and the staff is really magnificent.

This is hands down the best pasta I've had outside of Italy. It's made fresh and al dente and they…read morealso sell it to go for home cooking. We visited for a late dinner on a Friday. The restaurant is BYOB so we took a short walk down to Boyd's pharmacy to get some wine and beer. Bordentown parking is challenging, so be prepared to leave extra time for finding a spot. Our meal started with fresh baked sesame semolina bread that melted in your mouth. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara and my wife ordered the pasta with crab. Both dishes were amazing and portions were large (we both took some home). The service is professional and the staff is knowledgeable about the menu. They did have a lot of specials in addition to the menu. The atmosphere is quaint and somewhat elegant. In the nice weather you can even sit outside.

Pros: I genuinely can't think of a single favorable aspect of our dining experience…read more Cons: Everything--from the service, to the table spacing, to the food quality--was an issue. The ambiance and layout were problematic throughout the meal. The table spacing was already uncomfortably tight from the start, and toward the end of our visit, a party of 10 was seated in a way that completely blocked off the front left side of the already small dining area. This left only a narrow path on the right side for entry and exit. Given how confined the space became, it raised legitimate concerns about safety and whether the layout could pose an issue in the event of an emergency. After waiting 40 minutes for the complimentary bread, I finally had to speak up and ask for it to be brought to our table. Given that there were several open tables both inside and outside, we couldn't understand why there was such a tremendous delay with such a simple task. For an additional "starter" my dining partner ordered the Caesar salad which was completely drenched in dressing. While we were initially excited about the homemade pasta entrees, we were extremely disappointed once out they arrived. I understand that homemade pasta is typically served al dente, but neither dish was cooked properly. I had to cut my pasta with a knife because a fork simply wasn't enough, and my dining partner couldn't cut several pieces of his pasta at all--some were still noticeably crunchy. I was especially surprised, as I've dined here before and don't recall these kinds of issues--perhaps there has been a change in the kitchen. Unfortunately, we weren't able to address any of this during the meal because our waitress, Marti, never checked on us from the time she delivered our entrees (about an hour after we were seated). Not once, not even upon delivering the check did she ask us how our meals were! Before leaving, I chose to address the server, Marti, directly and share our experience. I expressed my disappointment with both the service and the food, but her response made an already bad experience significantly worse. Every comment was met with a large, clearly insincere smile and a dismissive "I'm sorry to hear that," with no effort to actually resolve anything. A good server would show genuine remorse, offer to involve a manager, or at the very least attempt to make things right--whether by addressing the issue or offering to comp part of the meal. None of that happened. There was no accountability, no urgency, and no real acknowledgment of the situation--just a phony, rehearsed response that felt completely disrespectful. To make matters worse, shortly after we left, my dining partner became ill, experiencing both diarrhea and nausea, along with severe stomach pain that has now lasted over 14 hours and is still ongoing. If I could give this experience a 0 out of 5, I would.

An Italian Food market from breads, pastas, cold cuts, fresh foods to desserts. Anything you would…read morewant and need, they have it. A wide selection to choose from. Bought some eclairs and cannolis. Very fresh and they filled the cannolis when you purchase it. Bought an Italian hero with everything on it. A small regular size is enough for 4 people and quite reasonable and delicious. Also bought eggplant with spaghetti. Enough for 3 meals and also reasonable and delicious. Service very good and the store set up was like you were in an old school market.

This is an Italian market with so many great products and also a bakery and deli…read more What we ordered: - Chicken Parm - Chicken cutlets, marinara and homemade fresh mozzarella - American Italian - Ham, Genoa salami, piccante provolone, lettuce, roasted peppers, served with red wine vinaigrette The sandwiches although pricey are large in size and very tasty. There is both street parking in the front of the store and a parking lot behind it. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Wow! A gem located off the beaten path. It is a charming…read moreplace where service is well done. The food is AWESOME! We started with appetizers: mozzarella sticks and the tri assortment (clams casino, calamari and zucchini sticks) the dipping sauce is like nonna would make! Rich and flavorful. We had paninis (chicken Florentine) OMG! Flavor in EVERY bite. The fries were crispy. The kids ordered the grilled chicken over pasta. NICE sized portions. OMG! Soooo full and content! Had to waddle out the door. You GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE!!

Service: attentive and provided everything you could imagine. Wait staff were quick and attentive…read moreand was able to be around when needed. There were no complaints in this area. Food: I came with a big party. Everyone loved their meals. I had the vodka Parmesan which was amazing. Crisp chicken cutlets over a bed of penne (which I requested as an alternative) smothered with vodka sauce. It was delicious. Huge serving by the way. I ate all of mine but it could easily be for two people or leftovers from the next day. Parking: no issues. It's a huge parking lot so nothing to worry about there. Pricing: very reasonable. For the quality and amount of food, it was appropriate. My only complaint was the heating. It was cold. They had space heaters around but it didn't provide much warmth. I could see people being deterred to stay and eat given the temperature indoors. Certainly I don't think I could bring my wife here because she's sensitive to it being cold. However if you're able to get over room temp..then you'll enjoy this place. I asked about the sangria and they said it's homemade. I didn't get a chance to try but next time I will look forward to that. Highly r

A bit of a mostly disappointing update on the food here. Firstly, the chicken noodle soup here is…read moreamazing. It's more luxurious than the normal chicken noodle you'd get. It has a red broth with vegetables in it and tastes super homemade and yummy. The Italian wedding is great too. However, the meatballs here in their pasta and meatballs dish are NOT good. They are so unappetizing I cannot believe they still sell them. For a short time they were actually decent, but now they are 99.999% breadcrumbs and less than 0.01% meat. I taste zero meat and just bread crumbs. They're so perfectly shaped that when you cut it the shape stays perfectly to the point it's spongey. It's really disappointing. I used to come here 2x a week at least with my entire family to get their pasta special but can't do it anymore. Their soups are delicious and I'll still buy those, but I cannot stomach the meatballs.

Okay okay! You saw the chicken parm garlic knot sandy!!! Now look at THIS one Chicken Caesar With…read moreBacon Garlic Knot Sammy. 10/10 every time. Villa Maria's never disappoints. From the food, to the service, to the experience.

Ravello in Robbinsville never disappoints. And last night was no exception. The food was on point…read moreas always. We started with the octopus and tuna tartare, both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. For entrees, we had the tagliatelle with short ribs, vodka rigatoni, and ravioli, and every dish was delicious and cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently high-quality food. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Tucked within a completely non-descript strip mall along Route 130 in Robinsville may be the best…read morehidden gem Italian eatery in New Jersey. Intimate without being fussy, Ravello delivers meals portioned for adults prepared with the love and care of my sainted grandmother (if she ever learned how to cook.) Sorry Nonna. My spicy cavatelli with sausage and sun dried tomatoes was simply amazing as was a Caesar salad that could have been a meal all by itself. Ravello is already on speed dial and I'm counting down the days until our next visit. Don't let the strip mall fool you, excellence awaits within. Five easy stars for this BYOB classic.