The Mystery Consumer Suggests: Bordentown Restaurants
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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Getting tired of going to the same restaurants all the time? Think about extending your reach. Bordentown, just below Trenton, might seem like the end of the earth for many in South Jersey, but that have a very fine collection of good restaurantsright on Farnsworth Avenue. (FarnsworthAvenue is easily reached by taking Route 295 North from South Jersey, getting off at the Route 130 North exit and making a left at the first traffic light on Farnsworth Avenue. Stay to the left as soon as you get on Route 130. There is no jughandle. Just stay left.
The restaurant area is about a mile down, surrounded by a number of interesting shops and businesses, perfect for taking a walk before or after dinner. There is also a NJ Light Rail Line within easy walking distance, so anyone near the Riverline can take the train there instead.
Ranked in the order of preference, I’d suggest:
Oliver’s A Bistro(218 Farnsworth) has very nice menu and a pleasant atmosphere. Reservations are a very good idea, even for lunch. It’s on the left.
Toscano’s(136 Farnsworth) Lots of Italian specialties. One interesting item is their salad with meatballs, which is delicious. There’s a bar on the left as you enter, and also a raised portion of the dining on the right side which is pleasant.
Marcello’s(206 Farnsworth) – Has a very large open, roofed dining area and a smaller narrow, formal area inside. Many Italian specialties and diverse pizza selection.
Also in the area is Jester’s and The Vault, among others, so you have lots of choices.
Check “Trip Advisor” for ratings and further information. It’s about a half an hour to Bordentown from Moorestown and about 45 minutes from Barrington/Bellmawr.