South Jersey is home to the full range of Italian cuisine. From red-sauce institutions and rustic-chic Tuscan grills to intimate Sicilian BYOBs, the area’s Italian dining scene blends New and Old World traditions alike. But if you’re looking for a definitive list of The 10 Best South Jersey Italian Restaurants, we have you covered.
The local chefs on this list are all experts of their craft. They curate menus of hand-rolled gnocchi, dry-aged steaks, scratch-made ragus, and seafood imported straight from the Mediterranean. So whether you’re in need of a romantic 35-seat sanctuary for a special anniversary; a vibrant family-owned trattoria for a casual weeknight dinner; or a legendary destination known for elaborate pasta flights and craft mocktails, BestofNJ.com’s list of The 10 Best South Jersey Italian Restaurants is your go-to guide. Keep Scrolling to See the Full List.
The 10 Best South Jersey
Italian Restaurants
Featured From Camden County:
Mare Monte
Where: 1 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield
Details: For dinner that feels like fine dining without the financial investment, Mare Monte is a popular choice. Open since 2019, the restaurant features a carefully curated selection of authentic Italian entrees. In fact, all breads, sauces, pastries, and pasta are made in-house. Plus, their kids menu makes them a great option for dinner with the whole family. Their kids menu offers options like linguine with red sauce, penne with butter, chicken strips with fries, and Fettuccine Alfredo. For the adults, Mare Monte’s signature dishes include papardelle cavatore, shrimp salsa, fried gnocchi, calamari, Gnocchi Monte, Fettuccine 417, and long hots. We also recommend the Seafood Risotto (mussels, clams, and shrimp in a saffron crema). Mare Monte is BYOB and offers ample free parking, with a selection of local wines from Blue Cork Winery. PA-based readers may also want to visit their sister restaurant — Via — in Jenkintown.
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Best in Camden County:
Graziano’s Ristoranti
Where: 400 White Horse Pike, Chesilhurst
Details: Traditional meets trendy at Graziano’s, an Italian dining experience that pairs authentic recipes with modern flavors. Folks travel quite a distance — from Atlantic City to Philadelphia — just to eat here. Their rotating selection of weekly specials always includes something unique. One example is their Pasta Flight, which currently features short rib ravioli, rigatoni in vodka sauce, and spaghetti bolognese. Popular menu staples include the Crispy Beet Fries, Short Rib Crostini with fig glaze, Pittsburg Angus Sirloin Steak, Chicken Pizzuto, and Provolone Baked Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Their drink menu boasts specialty mocktails and “mocktinis” like Lavender Mint Lemonade and Sparkling Blood Orange, as well as diverse cocktails like the Hot Honey Smoked Old Fashioned and Big Daddy Frozen Banana Espresso Martini. Must-try desserts include the Caramel Banana Bread Pudding and homemade Tiramisu of the week in unique flavors.
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Barone’s Tuscan Grill
Where: Moorestown
Details: The team behind Barone’s believes every occasion should feel special, even if it’s just weekday dinner with the family. To that end, this rustic-chic Tuscan grill curates three inviting dining rooms plus a seasonal outdoor patio. (The blooming flowers and gurgling water from their water fountain set the perfect scene for spring/summer outdoor dining.) Barone’s serves lunch daily until 3pm, then switches to a dinner menu for the rest of the day. Menu highlights include the Short Rib flatbread, Tagliatelle Pork Sugo, and Chicken Alla Griglia.
La Campagnola
Where: Shamong
Details: Not to be confused with the La Campagnola in Central Jersey, this Shamong restaurant offers Fine Italian dining. The menu features favorites like calamari fritti, stuffed shells, linguine in white clam sauce, and pepper crusted yellow fin tuna. But they are most famous for their signature pasta dishes. For instance, we recommend the Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, which cooks sauteed chicken and broccoli with house made Alfredo sauce. Ask about their soup of the day, because they always make their own soup from scratch in-house daily.
Fratelli’s
Where: Burlington
Details: A true family-owned small business, Fratelli’s is as authentic as it gets. Owner Ivan Gonzalez has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years. Locals love their fair prices, top notch service, plus easy takeout and free delivery options. Menu highlights include the classic stromboli, chicken parm sub, grilled Toscani panini, and baked ziti. Meanwhile, their selection of gourmet pizzas includes the Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Grilled Chicken Fajita Pizza. Their famous thin crust tomato pie is a one of the county’s most precious exports.
Illiano Cucina
Where: Medford
Details: This family-owned BYOB is a neighborhood favorite and longtime fixture in the community. The menu includes traditional Italian dishes alongside a popular selection of salads thanks to their homemade house dressing. Fan-favorite entrees include the Shrimp Sinatra w/ lobster meat and the Illiano Gnocchi Caprese served with buffalo mozzarella. Besides sit-down dinner, Illiano is also a popular takeout option for pizza. (We recommend the Sicilian White Special with spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and chopped tomato.)
Limoncello Ristorante
Where: Sewell
Details: The owners of Limoncello in Sewell are no strangers to Italian cuisine. The restaurant is part of the A Modo Mio Group which includes La Finestra (Sea Isle) and il Posto (Avalon). As a result, the menu offers a mix of unique dishes and favorites plates from other A Modo Mio restaurants. This includes their famous Pappardelle a Modo Mio with short rib, mushrooms, and creamy ragu. Other popular picks include the breaded Veal Parm and signature Chicken Al Limoncello. The latter comes with shrimp, lump crabmeat, and cherry tomatoes.
Sapori Trattoria Italiana
Where: Collingswood
Details: Collingswood is packed with competitive, high-quality restaurant options. This makes it all the more impressive that Sapori stands out for its chef-led, authentic Italian menu. The unique stone floor and brick wall interior feels like visiting an Italian taverna. Dinner features a selection of pastas, chicken, veal, and seafood dishes. Options like the Tortellini Alla Boscaiola and Scaloppine Di Vitello are always crowd-pleasers. But we recommend saving room for dessert and, in particular, the Chocolate Souffle’ or Pistachio Pannacotta.
Toscano Ristorante
Where: Bordentown
Details: Primarily known as a steakhouse, Toscano is a great special occasion spot for fine Italian dining. Everything is elevated on the menu, even the housemade bread. For instance, their Pane Toscano is a stuffed baguette with mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and EVOO. Favorites from the entree menu include Housemade Cavatelli, Lobster Mafaldine, and the Chicken and Shrimp Fra Diavolo combo. Of course, the headliners of the menu are the in house dry-aged steaks and Allen Brothers Signature Steaks.
Zeppoli
Where: Collingswood
Details: Open since 2011, Zeppoli is a romantic and very intimate 35-seat BYOB restaurant. They serve classic Italian cuisine with a strong focus on Sicilian dishes. Combining New and Old World traditions, guests can choose from a selection of homemade/imported pastas as well as grilled or roasted meats. Chef/Owner Joseph Baldino credits his mother and his two aunts as his earliest culinary mentors. He offers three tasting menus to choose from, ranging from 3 to 4 courses across an appetizer, pasta side, meat or fish entree, and dessert.
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Zeppoli is a romantic 35-seat BYOB in Collingswood that serves classic, simple Italian cuisine with a strong Sicilian influence. Chef Joseph Baldino brilliantly combines New and Old World traditions across a highly curated selection of tasting menus.
Graziano’s Ristoranti (Chesilhurst) is famous for its creative menu, offering an incredibly popular Pasta Flight alongside a diverse drink menu. The restaurant features craft cocktails and inventive mocktails like Lavender Mint Lemonade.
Sapori Trattoria Italiana (Collingswood) is a highly acclaimed, chef-led destination offering an authentic Italian taverna feel. Additionally, Mare Monte (Haddonfield) provides an exquisite, BYOB fine-dining aesthetic without the massive bill.
Toscano Ristorante (Bordentown) elevates traditional Italian dishes with a high-end steakhouse approach, serving in-house dry-aged steaks alongside housemade cavatelli and lobster mafaldine. La Campagnola (Shamong) is also famous for its signature, from-scratch pasta dishes.
Barone’s Tuscan Grill (Moorestown) is a rustic-chic spot that makes any weekday dinner feel special. Likewise, Illiano Cucina (Medford) is a neighborhood BYOB fixture for classic dishes and amazing takeout pizza.
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