Menu had many items we wanted to try. This is a love affair that goes back for many, many years and if you havent yet dined with us, consider this an invitation to experience four generations of my family in the place I call home. Had I known in advance of this unannounced, automatic three percent charge to credit card users, I would have paid cash if informed prior. Dinner was followed by a chocolate layer cake "disaster"every calorie was worth it. TueSun 4:00 pm9:00 pm, Please contact our Catering Director Jillian at (856)495-6803, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant. Was told yes to both, 10 min later (still no drinks) and server said they were out of milk (still no sprite). Always a great experience and loved the new menu additions! Another had Salmon au Gratin..was good, but wont order again. It was a nice evening. 35 min later we were sat at our table. The manager was attentive addressing the problem, so we will likely try the restaurant again since he gave us a gift certificate to return. Food was delicious, staff were friendly, atmosphere was perfect. When we came back we had to ask about ordering drinks, we had 2 kids (who order adult meals) so asked about milk and sprite. And, we received two tabs one with the actual tab and the second with the additional three percent added to the original tab with no explanation! I understand they were busy and yes, I did have a reservation, so they had time to plan for our and other reservations arrival. It was a little crowded due to a special function, but the experience was great! Employees were apologetic for the wait. Everything was perfect from the service to the food to the atmosphere. The food was great, especially the mussels and the halibut. Celebrated moms 81st birthday. We have no shortage of Italian restaurants in the neighborhood, but this one is definitely in the top tier. Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Chicken Parm was a good size dish but was slightly over cooked and a bit dry. Caesar was good and fresh, meatballs were average the smoked flavor was good but the meatball consistency was odd. Theyre famous for their gnocchi but I found then too big, chewy and underwhelming. But, food was COLD. 415 Egg Harbor Rd. Great restaurant. Outstanding. TueFri 12:0016:00 Our server was excellent as well. After 30 minutes, no call or text so we went back in. Seasonal menu which is a plus. Collingswood - Bistro Di Marino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (856) 858-1700. I was very happy when the one in Sewell opened up it is much closer to us and parking is much more convenient. We had a great time and will definitely be back! We could have eaten an hour earlier like we wanted to. TueSun 16:0021:00, Please contact our Catering Director Jillian at (856)495-6803, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant. Please call ahead at (856) 858-1700 if you have any questions, or to verify item availability. Spring mix with plum tomatoes, red onions and mixed olives in a balsamic and oil dressing. Food was very good, and I would have enjoyed even more, if all of the items on the dish were hot. Not the best meal Ive had there!. Well, it was warm, not hot and the chicken was chewey and grainy. Even our food we got catered for Christmas Eve wasn't what we expect from here. I must make mention of the girls at the desk, they keep making sure people are advised of their wait time and table expected to be ready. Our award winning, homemade potato gnocchi now have its own section. Felt it was a little over priced. Charlie had personality and he was attentive. Everything at bistro DI marino was great. Had a lovely evening. We waited in the crowded entrance and after only 15 minutes they sat us. The server was also good. The service was excellent. Service was excellent. Italian Restaurant View Gift Card bistrodimarino.com More Home About Photos Menu About See all South Jersey's BEST BYOB! After 30 minutes, no call or text so we went back in. It was awkward. Bistro di Marino is my kitchen, a modern Italian BYOB. Overall, it was a great dinner with great service. Chicken Parm was a good size dish but was slightly over cooked and a bit dry. Outstanding service and food. Kids had penne with sauce which was good and the gnoochi pomadora also good. Great place to celebrate a special occasions! Sun 4:30 pm9:00 pm. However, our dinner party of four was unaware that this establishment charged customers a three percent fee for using a credit card! Recommended Side: Garlic mashed potatoes. Topped with house tomato sauce, basil and grated Romano. Crispy pancetta, pine nuts and tomato bruschetta in house made creamy gorgonzola. Bistro di Marino is our go-to restaurant. All in all, I might to a take out order or perhaps dine outside when weather permits, but will not be making reservations for inside the restaurant. Food is good. Food was excellent. Do not miss this restaurant. Jersey apples, goat cheese, dried cranberries in a warm apple cider vinaigrette. Bistro di Marino offers traditional & tasty Italian fare in a neighborhood restaurant setting. I ordered salmon con lobster and my date ordered filet mignon that was stuffed with goat cheese. Barbeque, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings. Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Great place. We ordered and the food showed up. BYOB. Was told yes to both, 10 min later (still no drinks) and server said they were out of milk (still no sprite). Sewell, NJ 08080 TEL: (856) 270-2283 CATERING: (856) 495-6803 Mussels in red sauce were delicious. We waited in the crowded entrance and after only 15 minutes they sat us. Food was hot, delicious and plentiful!! We ordered dessert and were later told dessert was on the house! We were seated right away and the only people in there we ordered appetizer and soup, and our entrees , the appetizer and soup came fairly quickly , but we did not get our meal until almost 6 pm , the place was packed but I still think that was a bit too long to wait for the entree on top of that my husbands risotto was undercooked and a bit dry. 25 were here. Chicken parm was excellent - thin crispy with plenty of cheese and sauce BUT didnt like that spinach w/garlic oil was on the plate. It wasn't dense and heavy but light and airy, which enticed me to eat it all! Service was excellent. The only good thing I can say about this restaurant is our waiter, Chase, was super friendly and I give him a ten out of ten. For the main coarse I ordered the filet and it was great. Pleasant and accommodating. It was one of the items on the menu when we went New Years Eve, so of course I ordered it. It came with risotto and the risotto was hard and not edible. Fresh calamari, long hots and onions, lightly fried served with spicy tomato sauce and lemon pesto aioli. Parking is street parking, but we had no trouble finding a close spot for a 6:15 reservation on a Monday. Our professional staff works tirelessly to make sure your affair is one to remember handling every last detail from set-up to clean-up. We have been going to bistro de Moreno for a while since its opened up Ive always had a good experience there, and the food has always been delicious, we were there last New Years Eve, and the food was fantastic. Showed up right on time for our party of 2 at 745. Dinner Pulled lobster meat, lobster cream sauce. The manager was attentive addressing the problem, so we will likely try the restaurant again since he gave us a gift certificate to return. Theyre famous for their gnocchi but I found then too big, chewy and underwhelming. Just way more money than I planned to spend. Our waiter, Chris, was the perfect blend of efficient, courteous and provided the appropriate amount of attention. I was very happy when the one in Sewell opened up it is much closer to us and parking is much more convenient. Firstly, we would recommend trying Bistro Di Marino as overall this was a very nice experience. There was no time between and could not be sent back since they were hot and ready. Its where I get to do what I love and share it with all who pass through its doors. 856.240.7041. Food was off, my chicken tasted old not fresh. Recommended Side: Ziti with tomato sauce. Daily 4:30 pm10:00 pm Great place to celebrate a special occasions! As always the food was delicious and the service was excellent. The gnocchi misto is a must and any entree that is served with their irresistible risotto is always my go to! The restaurant is BYO and also offers Bistro To Go, a gourmet carry out version of the Italian restaurant. 2/18. This is going today my go-to" In fact, only mildly warm and not palatable. First time here and will be back! The appetizers were fantastic. We had friends visiting from Florida and they loved their dinner and evening. When we came back we had to ask about ordering drinks, we had 2 kids (who order adult meals) so asked about milk and sprite. Ordered Caesar salad to come our first, apps - gnoochi misto and smoked mozz meatballs, and dinner 2-chicken parms a gnoochi pomadora and penne with red sauce. All info on Bistro Di Marino in Monroe Township - Call to book a table. We had the Stefano (roasted peppers and pesto sauce), pomadora, and short rib versionsall 3 were on the same plate and the sauces merged so you didnt get the true flavors. We went there this New Years Eve, and we were both very disappointed. Our server, Joseph, was spot on and our busybody Mason also covered us excellently. We had apps of Calamari & fried Burrata, and both were outstanding. We had the stefano gnocchi in the collingswood location loved it couldnt wait to have it at dinner it was sub par didnt enjoy it this time. Food was off, my chicken tasted old not fresh. 2. Food was delicious! Got the veal parm tonight since my past few experiences with getting gnocchi as an entree weren't as good as usual, and the veal was delicious. Three of us had salads and one person has the soup. Our dinners were great. This time the food was horrible. We went there this New Years Eve, and we were both very disappointed. It was a little watery and lacked the normal flavor. Delicious food and great atmosphere. As always the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Winter Flatbread with shrimp was very good (though there really should be one piece of shrimp for each slice of pizza even if it's a half piece of shrimp), calamari was excellent and the short rib arancini balls are worth the trip alone. The winter special seafood risotto was also amazing. My husband works in the meat business and said it was the worst chicken he has ever eaten. NEVER did the waiter ask how our food was or refill drinks, we had to ask and our water still wasnt filled. Great food and excellent service. Bistro de Marino was my favorite restaurant in Collingswood. Server was friendly and attentive. Everyone enjoyed their meals, but I was a little bummed that the shrimp appetizer we ordered was 4 of the smallest shrimp you'd ever see wrapped in a thin piece of bacon. Definitely not worth $17. Fine and Casual Dining. Everything was perfect from the service to the food to the atmosphere. Wow what a great restaurant. Just way more money than I planned to spend. 2/18. We were not told until sitting about this menu requirement. Well, now I have a new place for gnocchi. OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services. Whether a holiday party, business gathering or luncheon, Bistro di Marino is the areas king of off-premise catering. The winter special seafood risotto was also amazing. . Reservations a must. We had to find out the cost difference on our own. The only good thing I can say about this restaurant is our waiter, Chase, was super friendly and I give him a ten out of ten. Bit disappointed, last visit was outstanding, this just ok. Dinner Food was very good - pricey but at least serving portions were generous and matched the cost. It is BYOB and we forgot the booze but that was our only disappointment of the night. Pan fried veal cutlet topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. Melted gorgonzola, fried leeks, wild mushrooms, marsala cream sauce. Overall, it was a great dinner with great service. Both people that had it. The foods taste was very good. Our waiter was great as he made a few recommendations and told us about Winter menu. The gnocchi that I had was not the usual quality that this restaurant offers the consistency and the flavoring lacked the usual outstanding gnocchis that I get when I go there, I also always order the short ribs with mashed potatoes and root vegetables and have always been very pleased with how delicious it is. The only good thing I can say about this restaurant is our waiter, Chase, was super friendly and I give him a ten out of ten. In the appetizer section being able to order 3 different gnocchi is a crowd pleaser. Banquet, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Classic Bistro made caesar dressing tossed with croutons and romaine lettuce, Braised pancetta shitake mushroom and smoked mozzarella baked in a tuscan pot, Fresh homemade mozzarella tomato and fresh basil prosciutto sopprosatta hot sopprosatta roasted peppers sun dried tomatoes marinated artichokes mixed olives gorgonzola and sharp provolone. Food is good. So it was kind of a blindside but overall the food was solid and the service was excellent so overall I give it a 4 stars. I've dined multiple times and their catering service is top notch. I understand they were busy and yes, I did have a reservation, so they had time to plan for our and other reservations arrival. The bread was fresh, flaky on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. Great place. The foods taste was very good. Brendan was an awesome server! Not sure if the seating problem was a combo of over booking and bad hostess managing - Just hope they fix that problem soon. Food is delish!! They are so proud of this restaurant and go the extra mile to ensure a great experience. Our dinners were great. One in our party of 5, had Chilean Sea bass, which was amazing. Fried calamari, shrimp pancetta, eggplant romano, broccoli rabe saut. Food was delicious! The entire restaurant was empty. Bistro To Go is an approved caterer for area venues including the Scottish Rite Ballroom, Collingswood Community Center and others. Bistro di Marino offers traditional & tasty Italian fare in a neighborhood restaurant setting. I got a seafood risotto with shrimp, crab, and scallops and my fianc got the salmon with artichoke marscapone sauce and risotto. BYOB. Very nice atmosphere. I know things are tough now finding workers but maybe not pack the place with reservations and limit the guests so food gets cooked and served properly. Little ear pasta tossed with broccoli rabe, spicy sausage, and fresh Pecorino Romano cheese in a garlic olvie oil. 415 Egg Harbor Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080 Neighborhood Sewell Cross street Egg Harbor Rd.<br />Greentree Rd. My husband ordered chicken parm which you would think is an easy go to entree so how could it be bad? We could have eaten an hour earlier like we wanted to. Feel free to call us at (856) 270-2283! 4. That's right, our award-winning, homemade potato gnocchi now has its own section. It was awkward. Food is always consistently delicious, service is always friendly. The server was also good. Prices about the same or a little more than other Italian restaurants in area. We are always very happy with the total experience from ambience to service to the delicious food! Also, our fried burrata was ice cold. We had to find out the cost difference on our own. Great food & great service. The food especially the 2 specials (app and entree) were delicious. I had the veal Gino, a veal saltimbocca, veal parmigiana what what was your and cappellini Bombina. We love it! Food was delicious, staff were friendly, atmosphere was perfect. 0.00 mi away. Not the best meal Ive had there!. Had the filet mignon brushetta app which was really good.. my wife had a braised short rib tortellini and I had the stuffed pork chop both meals were really good. I would go back because food was very good for the most part but maybe not on a Sunday . This is a South Jersey gem! Thankfully there were friends to share it! The foodoh the food! Server came over to fill water and open our wine, while telling specials, couldnt hear him at all. Also, we do wish that we remembered it was a BYOB! Delivery & Pickup Options - 52 reviews of Bistro Di Marino "Oh my gosh had a wonderful meal again at this Gem of the bistro. This was my first time going here. Got the veal parm tonight since my past few experiences with getting gnocchi as an entree weren't as good as usual, and the veal was delicious. Also featuring an outdoor courtyard with a Chef behind The Grill! Ordered Caesar salad to come our first, apps - gnoochi misto and smoked mozz meatballs, and dinner 2-chicken parms a gnoochi pomadora and penne with red sauce. The Spare Rib was still pretty good while the Eggplant didn't really taste like anything special. Food is always good. We ate with our coats on. Overall, it was a great dinner with great service. I look forward to dining here regularly! The tiramisu was amazing and all around I was very happy with the turnout. Overall, it was a nice dinner, but for $360 (including tip) for 7 people, I expected better. The food and service were amazing! Other then that, everything was delicious. Also, it was undercooked since it was New Years Eve, and our waitress was so pleasant when she asked us how was everything? Our server Chase was excellent. The lobster gnocchi was by far our favorite dish, but our seafood entrees were delicious. Chicken Parm was a good size dish but was slightly over cooked and a bit dry. John, our server was spot on with everything, My only issue has always been with the bread, way to hard for everyone at the table. Service was great and the food was hot and delicious!! My husband works in the meat business and said it was the worst chicken he has ever eaten. BYOB is a plus. Everything was delicious. Sat us 15 minutes past our reservation - Also had much confusion with hostesses which started our night there in a bad note. Highly recommended, we will certainly be back. Everything was perfect. Bottom line, because I dont like these underhanded and hidden tactics I dont expect to return to this restaurant. The foods taste was very good. Chicken breast topped with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella in a sage white wine sauce served over fresh spinach saut. Josh, our waiter, was very professional and efficient. The BYOB has become very popular and loved, growing to seat over a 100 people. Lasagna served with house tomato sauce. For the main coarse I ordered the filet and it was great. As you read this, we are busy in the kitchen pouring our hearts into our food. As always the food was delicious and the service was excellent. It was a great first experience but the wait between ordering, appetizers and entrees was a bit long for our taste. Pleasant and accommodating. Felt it was a little over priced. Great waitstaff. Menu varied. Ray V. Philadelphia, PA 0 5 1 Highly recommend there restaurant,food was awesome. 35 min later we were sat at our table. James Marino, Collingswood native son & Villa Barone alum, has opened an intimate 40 seat BYOB restaurant on Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey. Service was great, and the restaurant is byob. We like to introduce people to our special places. This restaurant never disappoints! We were seated right away and the only people in there we ordered appetizer and soup, and our entrees , the appetizer and soup came fairly quickly , but we did not get our meal until almost 6 pm , the place was packed but I still think that was a bit too long to wait for the entree on top of that my husbands risotto was undercooked and a bit dry. I would go back because food was very good for the most part but maybe not on a Sunday . Server was friendly and attentive. I checked OpenTable before Booking, their website, and their facebook. Whether you're just a couple out for dinner or a party of 15 celebrating an occasion--we've been both and many other combinations-- you can count on enjoying a good meal at a fair price in a pleasant atmosphere. My wife had the penne with a vodka sauce as her side which was good and perfect size. The entire restaurant was empty. Classic Bistro made caesar dressing, tossed with croutons and romaine lettuce. The gnocchi sampler dish seemed like a good idea, but the portions were so small it was just not enough so just pick one gnocchi dish and try another the next time. I was out driving enjoying the. Dessert was LIMITED, 3 choices cheesecake, 4 mini cannolis, and triple choc cake - which we got. As you read this, we are busy in the kitchen pouring our hearts into our food. This time we had the filet and my wife had the sea bass with shrimp. When we got to the restaurant, we were the only people there! Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh spinach, sun dried tomatoes, shrimp and crab meat in a garlic white wine sauce. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. For special events or just a parents night out. I did not plan on going back again but my sister bought me a gift card so I figured I would try again. My side was roasted potatoes, it was only 4 potato wedges - Very small!!!! Service and food were excellent. You cant go wrong but make reservations. Collingswood, NJ 08108 Great food & great service. The lobster gnocchi was by far our favorite dish, but our seafood entrees were delicious. We went for dinner, but we mostly ordered the apps and shared the gnocchi. Service great. However, our dinner party of four was unaware that this establishment charged customers a three percent fee for using a credit card! Bistro DiMarino - Washington Township is rated 4.6 stars by 1073 OpenTable diners. Great place. We had to find out the cost difference on our own. Food was excellent. OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services. The food was great, especially the mussels and the halibut. We will be returning! Either this establishment attracts hospitable employees or they train them very well. Nothing at all. I have been here both for a night out at dinner, and also for company Christmas parties. Sound level was a little high but we didn't mind. The first time was not a good experience at allway too crowded and it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. Nothing at all. A shame since the pesto is outstanding. Winter Flatbread with shrimp was very good (though there really should be one piece of shrimp for each slice of pizza even if it's a half piece of shrimp), calamari was excellent and the short rib arancini balls are worth the trip alone. Everything was fantastic! And the food took FOREVER to come out. It's great to have another top restaurant close to home. All of these were outstanding. They also charge you an extra 3% to use your credit card for payment! If you are looking for your food to be served relatively quickly, this is th place. We had the Stefano (roasted peppers and pesto sauce), pomadora, and short rib versionsall 3 were on the same plate and the sauces merged so you didnt get the true flavors. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. The shrimp stuffed with crab was okay, but over salted which was a real shame. Great food! However, our dinner party of four was unaware that this establishment charged customers a three percent fee for using a credit card! 35 min later we were sat at our table. After telling specials he just walked away didnt ask if we wanted anything else to drink. The food was very good but the portions were on the small side and it is expensive. Chicken parm was excellent - thin crispy with plenty of cheese and sauce BUT didnt like that spinach w/garlic oil was on the plate. Additionally, the restaurant itself was freezing. I ordered the mini cannolis to go and it was the weirdest thing the cannoli shell tasted like it had been dipped in garlic butter it was not good, but the filling was fine. Prices are high for the reduction in quality. We were both happy with our dinner choices veal with shrimp and Spanish in a lemon sauce and Gnocchi With sausage. I understand they were busy and yes, I did have a reservation, so they had time to plan for our and other reservations arrival. We usually are not very big on the Collingswood dining scene and we find it to be quite overrated for the most part. We were not told until sitting about this menu requirement. He was knowledgeable of the dishes on the menu and made great recommendations for our first visit there. Melted gorgonzola, fried leeks, wild mushrooms, marsala cream sauce. The first time was not a good experience at allway too crowded and it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. In fact, only mildly warm and not palatable. Veal medallions with fire roasted peppers and jumbo lump crab meat in a garlic white wine sauce. I must make mention of the girls at the desk, they keep making sure people are advised of their wait time and table expected to be ready. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Egg battered chicken breast, roasted peppers and asparagus topped with melted mozzarella in a lemon caper white wine sauce. Roasted Potatoes, 492 Haddon Avenue Great food! 250 S. Park Dr. Haddon Township, NJ 08108, Kid Friendly, BYOB, Hot Chefs, Take Out, Groups, Reservation Required, Sun - Mon 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm , Tue - Sat 11:30 am - 10:30 pm, 492 Hadddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108. Were all about the gnocchi. Great food! BYOB is always a plus. We were the second couple standing there waiting to be seated, ww were told 20 mins or so, in comes about 4 more groups so a total of 6 parties waiting to be seated. With the dessert was also 2 shots of some chocolate drink. The food took a long time to get to the table: 35 minutes for the appetizer and another half hour for the entrees. Pan fried chicken cutlet topped with melted mozzarella and house tomato sauce. We had the stefano gnocchi in the collingswood location loved it couldnt wait to have it at dinner it was sub par didnt enjoy it this time. Thanks for such a great evening with my Mom , We dined with a couple who had never been here. 415 Egg Harbor Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080 Neighbourhood Sewell Cross Street Egg Harbor Rd.<br />Greentree Rd. Love that it is a BYOB. Our server Chase was excellent. We checked in 15 minutes early and were told it would be a 30 minute wait and that theyd call us when they were ready. Yeah, I did a lot of complaining with the other diners waiting for a table. We are always very happy with the total experience from ambience to service to the delicious food! I ordered the winter bread appetizer which was very good. Located in Collingswood, New Jersey, Bistro Di Marino serves rustic Italian fare under owner and executive chef, James Marino. Way too noisy for price. Ziti with Tomato Sauce The manager was attentive addressing the problem, so we will likely try the restaurant again since he gave us a gift certificate to return. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Our server Chase was excellent. Server came over to fill water and open our wine, while telling specials, couldnt hear him at all. We booked for 7:30 for a party of 7 because Open Table only showed that time slot available for that many people. It was very dry you can tell not made there. We were a little annoyed that we were on time and had to still wait 20-25 mins to be seated but it wasn't the end of the world. Thank you. Even our food we got catered for Christmas Eve wasn't what we expect from here. They are known for their gnocchi, which is delicious! Really missing your Ricotta Fritters and hoping you bring them back as they were our favorite item on your menu.