Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in West Trenton

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodComfort FoodMediterranean

Regions

Bucks CountyBurlington CountyHunterdonMercer

Neighborhoods

BordentownEwingHamiltonLambertvilleLawrencevilleNew Hope

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

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1. Marsilios Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ewing

Booked 5 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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2. Blooming Grove Inn

4.8

Exceptional(1296)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Continental • Ewing

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.

3. Metro Grill

4.9

Exceptional(629)

$$$$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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4. Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington

4.6

Exceptional(554)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 5 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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5. Rocco's at the Brick

4.6

Exceptional(3891)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Newtown

Booked 58 times today

Upscale steakhouse featuring fine seafood & meat-centric dishes in classy, warm surrounds.

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6. Toscano Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(2748)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bordentown

Booked 31 times today

Toscano Ristorante is a gem of a steakhouse nestled in the historic Bordentown neighborhood. Reviews rave about its warm and cozy ambience, exceptional food, and highly knowledgeable service. As one reviewer noted, it's a 'surprisingly upscale restaurant for the location'. Another mentioned it's a 'great place for a business or a family event'. The restaurant's unique approaches to familiar dishes and its high-quality steaks have cemented its place as a neighborhood favorite.

7. Zoubi

4.9

Exceptional(1751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Hope

Booked 49 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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8. Martine's River House

4.6

Exceptional(1452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Hope

Booked 27 times today

Serving seasonal American cuisine in a casual dining setting along the banks of the Delaware River in New Hope, PA. Come by to fulfill your hunger and feast your eyes on the view! RIVERSIDE DINING Seasonal Dishes. Classically Inspired. Contemporary Feel.

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9. Piccolo Trattoria - Newtown

4.7

Exceptional(1209)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newtown

Booked 16 times today

Piccolo Trattoria is Bucks County’s award winning casual dining restaurant. From the moment you arrive in our Tuscan setting restaurant, the feeling of family & home is evident, from our homemade pasta, to our milk-fed veal & prime cuts of beef, pork, lamb & poultry. Arriving daily are deliveries of only fresh seafood from all ports of the world. Cooked to perfection & sautéed with our Chef’s inspired sauces that culminate in the flavors leaping from your plate. Piccolo Trattoria offers fine dining & bistro menu featuring gourmet Panini sandwiches, exotic salads, fresh pasta e fagioli & 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, & 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

10. Metro North

4.7

Exceptional(2498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 18 times today

Metro North featuring Italian Entrees, Seafood, Grilled Meats, Salads, Appetizers. Along with your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or beer on tap there is something for everyone. Reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Located at 378 Alexander Road in Princeton, New Jersey with ample parking we also have seating for large parties up to 100 plus and outside dining on our patio.To view our menu visit us at www.metronorthnj.com

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VeronicaVIP
New York City •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went on a Saturday evening for dinner, three of us. We had garden, Caesar, and arugula salads. All delicious. Our entrées were Korean salmon with lobster risotto, short ribs, and eggplant rollatini. All excellent. Our drinks were also exceptional: the hibiscus old-fashioned, the peach sangria, and a margarita. Server was very attentive, asked great questions. We totally enjoyed our meal.
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Blooming Grove InnPrice: Moderate• Continental• Ewing
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4.8
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Sharon
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We go a little bit out of our way to get to Piccolo, but it's worth it. We've never had a bad meal there. I had the veal fico with gnocchi as the pasta, which was fabulous - the gnocchi is perfect with the fig sauce. The restaurant should really feature that on their specials menu!
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Piccolo Trattoria - PenningtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
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4.6
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RadhikaVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 30, 2025
Excellent food and drinks, great service and great ambience
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The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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KenVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
We had a wonderful dinner with impeccable service. We felt like valued guests and will definitely return!
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Marsilios KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ewing
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4.8
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Kelly
New Jersey •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Fabulous restaurant! Hidden Gem! Food was excellent!
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Metro GrillPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ewing
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4.9

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