25 Essential Trenton Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Trenton.
Vecchia Osteria
New Jersey
Southern Italian specialties served in a warm space with outdoor seating & a BYOB policy.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill
New Jersey
Family-friendly chain serving Chicago-style pizza along with pasta, steaks & burgers.
Chiarello's Deli & Catering
New Jersey
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Trenton's most persuasive deli rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 86.7.
Morgan's Island Grill
Trenton, New Jersey
Casual, colorful Caribbean eatery serving traditional dishes, including oxtail & jerk chicken.
Piccolo Trattoria
Trenton, New Jersey
Italian BYOB restaurant serving a lengthy menu of filling fare in a basic setting.
Revere Restaurant
Trenton, New Jersey
Italian cuisine, including steaks & seafood, served in an intimate setting with a bar.
Hightstown Diner
Trenton, New Jersey
Old-school American fare, including early-bird specials, offered in a down-to-earth atmosphere.
9th Street on Main - South Philly Sandwiches
Trenton, New Jersey
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Jake's Eatery Newtown
Trenton, New Jersey
Informal spot for updated American comfort food served for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Vault Brewing Company
Trenton, New Jersey
Hip, speakeasy-style bar keeps its brewery in plain view & serves up craft beer, tapas & jazz.
Birds Nest
Trenton, New Jersey
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
La Stalla
Trenton, New Jersey
Traditional Italian fare served family-style amid Tuscan country decor in a converted barn.
Crepes & Churros D'France
Trenton, New Jersey
Identifies as Latino-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, In-store pickup, In-store shopping, Onsite services, Takeout.
It's Nutts Restaurant
Trenton, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Ben's Morrisville Deli
Trenton, New Jersey
Relaxed deli serving sliced meats & platters, plus all-day breakfast & sandwiches since 1958.
Trattoria Rosa Bianca
Trenton, New Jersey
Family-run Italian BYOB in a historic, quaint Victorian home with seasonal outdoor dining.
Cafe Antonio Bistro & Bar
Trenton, New Jersey
Homemade pasta, pizza & other Italian mainstays in a mural-clad, Tuscan-style setting.
Jules Thin Crust
Trenton, New Jersey
Modern pizzeria chain serving organic thin-crust pies & salads in a family-friendly setting.
Shake Shack Princeton
Trenton, New Jersey
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Charcoal BYOB
Trenton, New Jersey
Creative, market-driven fare & river views are hallmarks of this down-to-earth American cafe.
Aryana Kabab & Grill
Trenton, New Jersey
Informal, basic Afghan eatery featuring a large menu that includes kebabs & vegetarian options.
Mamma Mia Trattoria
Trenton, New Jersey
Old-school Italian cafe serving pizza, panini, pasta & other favorites for dine in or take-out.
Isaac Newton's Bar & Restaurant
Trenton, New Jersey
Bar & restaurant with American pub fare & ever-rotating list of microbrews & foreign beers.
Villa Mannino
Trenton, New Jersey
Traditional fare in a warm Italian restaurant & pizza parlor with murals of Italy's countryside.
La Villa Pizza & Family Restaurant
Trenton, New Jersey
Family-friendly pit stop for pizza, notably its tomato pies, & other hearty Italian comfort food.