My work team and I came here for lunch one day. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. It definitely looks like a nice spot for a date. We ordered some wings and a few pizzas to share, including the Trenton style pie, veggie, and margarita. A few others ordered salads as well, but I didn't get to try any. The pizzas and wings were quite tasty. Our server was great. It made for a nice lunch with my team! read more

Marcello's - Trenton tomato pie - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

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A comfortable Italiano joint that you accidentally fall into that immediately seems like premeditated brilliance. Pizza, sandwiches and every incarnation of Parmigiana you could conjure. More then decent service and casualness in spades. Unfortunately, losing one star for pricing that is decidedly not casual. read more

First off let me say. We love having Marcello's in town. It's a good option for a date night and the vibes are phenomenal inside. The decor is great and it's a wonderful set up. While I do enjoy Marcello's there are a few things that hold this back from being a 4 or 5 start restaurant in my opinion. The first thing is the price. It's very pricy. The drinks are expensive but the food is really expensive. A "pizette" which is a flatbread is very costly for what you get in my opinion. But with that said, they are really good. Same with their sandwiches and pastas. Expensive but generally good. Wit that said, I have found their food hit or miss. Sometimes it's really on and it's phenomenal. Other times it's average. So a bit inconsistent. The service is just okay. I have found the bartenders a bit aloof. But they do make mighty good drinks. My favorite thing is the sausage egg rolls. Highly recommend them. The pizza is also quite good. I will keep coming here but wish it was a little more reasonably priced. read more

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Another Wonderful Evening at Marcello's! My wife and I enjoyed another outstanding dinner at Marcello's in Bordentown this past Saturday with my sister and brother-in-law. A special thank you to the Marcello's management team for accommodating our request for a table by the window. It's our favorite spot in the restaurant, and we truly appreciate the extra effort. Our server, Olivia, was absolutely terrific! She was friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about both the food and drink menus. Her warm personality and excellent service made a wonderful evening even better. We hope to have her as our server again soon! To start, I enjoyed the Smokey Guava Sangria, while the ladies loved the Mango Sangria, and my brother-in-law was very happy with one of the featured draft beers. We shared the bruschetta and eggplant rollatini, followed by the Cacio e Pepe with zucchini and Chicken Francese. We somehow managed to save room for the crème brûlée and New York cheesecake, and they were the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. From the outstanding food and exceptional service to the warm hospitality, everything was perfect. Marcello's continues to be one of our favorite restaurants, and we look forward to returning again soon! read more

On 7/30 I got married and celebrated with family and friends and this wonderful Gem n Bordentown. NJ. What an awesome experience. And the food let's just say (DELISH) I'm going back and so will all my family and friends who celebrated this momentous occasions. Everyone was raving. And let me not forget to mention Jim. From start to finish he was amazing. Made this day easy and was great to all my family and friends. Just a wonderful way to end the day. Jim Ty Ty for everything you make Marcello's shine. See ya read more

Lunch today was wonderful with delicious food and great service. Two of us shared the large eggplant rollantini appetizer to start. It was the best version of that dish I've ever had. My gluten free companion had a very good side salad and a gf margarita pizza well done as she requested. It was her second time having that pizza and it was just as good as last time. My friend has the wonderful clam pizza and I had a margarita pizza. We so much wanted coffee and dessert, but our go boxes proved we were too full. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants for pizza. Maybe next time I'll order an entree instead! But I'll need that eggplant rollantini for sure. read more

Im stunned at the low rating! I love going to Marcello's. The food is always on point and I always say, if you want a good drink, go to Marcello's. The bartenders are fantastic. The drink menu changes seasonally. The pizza is always cooked to perfection. I've never had to complain about anything read more

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Came here to eat win a friend as this is halfway for the both of us. There is plenty of seating throughout the entire restaurant. The service was great, waitress was super attentive to us and answered any questions we had. I ordered the chicken parm with the pasta in vodka sauce (chef's kiss) & my friend ordered the shrimp with pasta (not sure which specific one it was). She also enjoyed her meal. The portion size was a good amount! The food was so good I ordered some for my husband to go. read more

Marcello's - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

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Marcellos has a great vibe, fantastic service, and good food. I recently met a friend here for a weekday lunch and we had a nice meal. The complimentary bread and butter was also delicious. We ordered the Flounder Francese (which you don't see often) and the Chicken Francese. Both entrees were accompanied by mash potatoes and broccoli. We fully enjoyed our meal. The only thing we did not care for was the Tiramisu we got for dessert. It was more like a cup full of cream than a true Tiramisu. They have one menu for lunch and dinner. I wish they did have a lunch menu at a slightly lower price point with lunch specials. read more

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The pizza was delicious! Trenton style rocks! Great service and ambiance. You should try it. Nicolina took great care of us. True customer service! Best server in Bordentown! read more

Marcello's - Trenton style with pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms! It's the bomb or bussin! First time here! Service is great. - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

I came here for lunch with my friends and our babies. Service felt very rushed. We were in and out within an hour. Our waiter basically came to us asking if he should pack the food for us to go while we were still eating. They do have a great amount of variety for drinks and food but I opted for a house salad. I also ordered a mac and cheese which was really not what I expected. It was more of a cheese sauce than anything. read more

Marcello's - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

I'm in town for work and saw the Yelp reviews and people I worked with recommended this place. I ordered the chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. If you want pasta as the side make sure to tell them since it is an upcharge. Everything was great. read more

Marcello's - Bread served ahead of meal. - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

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This place is a decent spot for a Trento style tomato pie. The dough in my opinion makes the pizza and it's a solid pizza that anyone can enjoy. The menu has several other options which all sounded pretty good. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a drink and a pizza at a bar. read more

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I'm writing this review to comment on the wings. While tasty, they seem to be boiled and then grilled, because the meat falls off the bone. This isn't necessarily good or bad, it is just an unusual preparation (without a crispy skin or blue cheese or celery) that you should expect in case you were expecting either deep fried or roasted wings. read more

We visited on a busy Saturday night with a group and had a great time. The service was solid throughout, and while the food took a little longer than expected to come out -- but it was absolutely worth the wait. The chicken francese was outstanding, and the generous portions were a welcome bonus. We also started with the pizza as an appetizer, which was excellent. The atmosphere in the front room has a really cool energy, and we're looking forward to coming back in the summer to enjoy the open windows. Definitely a spot we'll return to. read more

Cute restaurant in Bordentown! I love the vibe and greenery decor. We sat for drinks at the beautiful bar. Cocktails were super tasty! You can tell they use premium ingredients. read more

Marcello's - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

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Overall, the food was good, but the calamari appeared to be pre-made and frozen rather than freshly prepared. While the ambiance is nice, the service was generally lacking and the staff does not come across as particularly welcoming. Overall, the experience was just average and did not quite live up to expectations. read more

I typically enjoy it here but my most recent visit was really disappointing. It's a very cool space, they open the front windows overlooking the street. They also have outside tables. It was super hot so we sat at one of the high tops. The menu is huge- pasta, pizza and sandwiches.Happy hour is from 4-6 with drink and app specials. Our server took our drink orders then they arrived 15-20 mins later. When they arrived she brought the wrong drinks. Instead of saying sorry about that she offered to remake it. No big deal accidents happen. The lemon martini was super sweet. More of a dessert cocktail if you like those. They have traditional or sticky calamari. We ordered regular with both sauces. The sticky sauce had a great flavor with a bit of heat. The calamari was way over cooked. We would have liked it better if it wasn't overdone. We also tried the Arancini. They were crispy and good flavor but only 2 to an order. Wish the waitress would have told us that when there were 3 of us. Pizzas were delicious. We really liked the white pizza. The sauce on the margarita was sweeter than I like but crust was great. After our pizzas were finished we had to wait another 20 minutes to get our bill. We got up to find our waitress who apologized and said she needed the manager. Still unsure why we only order a few things and it was all on the bill. We were the last people in the restaurant as they were cleaning up around us. Maybe just a slow night for the kitchen? Don't come here if you're in a rush or paying a babysitter. read more

Marcello's - Personal pizzas - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

Portnoy's 8.2 on Marcello's Trenton Tomato Pie is legit!! (For anybody who isn't aware, Dave Portnoy reviews pizza around the country, has a very big following, a huge influence on pizzerias, and is a very difficult scorer. 8.2/10 is a great score according to Dave's metrics and he prefers traditional bar pies.) This was the first time I've ever been to Marcello's and it didn't disappoint. We had reservations for a large party as we had a family event in town earlier in the day. When we arrived every seat at the bar was taken but the high tops around the bar were available. By the time we left the entire restaurant was packed which is a testament to the quality food, drinks, and service Marcello's provides. Our table for 10 was ready for us when we arrived. Our table ordered a few beers and my girlfriend and I had cocktails. The few people who had beer really enjoyed the Kronenbourg 1664 which was our servers recommendation. My Gin martini was very smooth and my girlfriend's specialty cocktail (a variation of a mojito) was very aesthetically pleasing. We both loved our drinks. We decided on ordering a bunch of pies to split between the table. We did 2 Trenton Tomatoes, a Brooklyn Style Margherita, a Diabla (spicy but delicious!), a Clam Pie, and a Trenton Tomato with Vodka Sauce. Every pizza we ordered was incredible. Great crust and undercarriage providing a pleasing crunch & chew without being burnt. Each pie was uniquely flavorful and we did not regret ordering any of them. My favorite was probably the Diabla, but if you're not a fan of heat this pie may not be for you. The table favorites seemed to be split between the Trenton Tomato and the Brooklyn style Margherita. I had a hard time picking between the two myself. Our server was actually incredible, but I forget his name otherwise I would have given him a mention. He was so kind. Was very helpful with his suggestions. Full of energy and passion for his job. He even asked what we were there celebrating and gave the special individual a complimentary dessert. My first time here was a big hit. It's unfortunate it's a bit of a hike for me otherwise I'd visit much more often. Everybody had a great time, and enjoyed the food and service. Props to Marcello's for checking every box that you'd use to measure a dining experience and a day out. They knocked it out of the park. read more

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Was there for a private repass. Excellent FOOD and SERVICE!! Highly recommended!! Will be back!!

A great meal is not just good food. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable and very charming. A great start. And speaking of great starts, the Arancini, Italian egg rolls and the eggplant rollatini was fantastic. My Frutti di Mar excellent. We also had shrimp Oreganata, meatballs & sausage as well as a great Diabla pizza. Definitely coming back when in the area again. read more

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First time here. We had a 5:30pm reservation this past Saturday night. We were seated promptly in the back on the bar side. It looks like they also have a side room with more seating, booths, etc. Our waitress was pleasant & fast. Started off with the free bread. We ordered salad, pizza, chicken franchise & lobster ravioli. Everyone enjoyed the meals. We had sangria & wine too. It was my daughters 22nd bday & we ordered dessert. They brought it out with a candle & we sang happy bday. Very nice touch but I wish the dessert was comped. Also, they add 3.5% for credit card fees. Drives me nuts. Overall though great first time experience. read more

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Food was lovely, the drinks are phenomenal too. LOVE Michael..! You were so attentive. Thank you for such a great experience. The Old Fashioned was superb, thank you so much for anticipating my preferences. read more

Marcello's - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

we ate outside, Our male server was all right. he disappeared more than he was attentive to us. Table was dirty and sticky. Food was very good though. We had arugula salad with salmon, a Margherita pizza and a clam pie. Everything was delicious. with one soda and tip came to $83. read more

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Marcello's is by far one of the prettiest restaurants in the area. They have a beautiful bar area with a roof that can open during nice weather. The food and service have always been very good. The pizza has a nice crisp crust, the wings are excellent, and we always enjoy whatever we try. Nice brunch spot too, like most of the restaurants in Bordentown. read more

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Our Server Michael made wonderful suggestions. The apple spiced sangria was delicious. Garlic knots great, eggplant rollatini with vodka sauce delicious appetizer. Pasta was very fresh Christmas /winter decorations made wonderful atmosphere read more

We've really enjoyed Marcello's for years and have been loyal customers without any prior issues, which is why this review is especially disappointing to write. Unfortunately, our visit this past weekend was a letdown from start to finish.My wife ordered the Chicken Marsala, and one piece of the chicken was completely inedible and only lukewarm. I ordered the spaghetti with marinara and sausage, which was bland and lacked flavor, and I wasn't even offered Parmesan cheese.The service also fell short. Our appetizers arrived before we received any drinks, and the waiter seemed overwhelmed and disengaged, giving the impression they didn't want to be there.Given this experience, we won't be returning anytime soon. That said, we truly hope the owners read this and address these concerns, as this restaurant used to be one of our favorites. read more

This place was really nice with a kool upscale bar vibe. The service was amazing, Nancy did a great job! We got sticky calamari first, it tasted great but the calamari was very tough. We also got wood fired wings which also tasted great, but they tasted like they were pre-cooked and then grilled. To me they tasted like when you re-heat leftover wings. If I had to guess they par boiled them ahead then grill to order. Definitely not fresh grilled to order wings. Wifey got eggplant rollatini it was outstanding with vodka sauce. So good. I got a side of pasta with a meatball and a sausage. To me the sauce was bitter and under flavored, like tomatoes out of a can.. My wife agreed. The meat ball had way too much breadcrumbs. Made it dense and doughy. The sausage was great, lots of fennel.. I would definitely go back, but be more selective about what I ordered. read more

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Food was decent, we ordered garlic knots, bruschetta, and veggie personal pizza to share. We joked amongst ourselves we were ordering a lot of carbs before we ordered. However, when the waiter took our order he definitely judged us and then said "Wow, you guys are just ordering carbs!" and we thought that was a little weird. But when he walked inside to put the order in, he repeats "Carbs, Carbs, Carbs!" and we officially were slightly uncomfortable lol. Would have enjoyed my meal more if I wasn't feeling judged for wanting to eat some carbs lol read more

Shawn our host was so accommodating and friendly! We were seated under a giant, rooftop covered in Ivy.It was my girlfriends birthday, and he really made over the top! He recommended all our drinks and they were fantastic, my favorite was the smoked old Fashioned. Yummm The chicken parm was fantastic and the Bianca ? Too fire & pro tip add broccoli that was the elevation it needed! I will be back to try the rest of The menu! read more

Marcello's - Shrimp Fantasia - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

Marcello's NEVER disappoints! The service & food are always consistently amazing. We sat in the bar area during happy hour. We enjoyed the Trenton-style pizzette which was cooked perfectly as well as the incredible grilled watermelon salad. The red sangria added a nice touch to our bar food. We always recommend Marcello's to anyone traveling to the Bordentown area. ENJOY! read more

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My visit to Marcello's was at the recommendation of a friend who is a returning patron. I'll gladly take more recommendations from that friend because Marcello's hit the spot. The design felt high class but the staff was hella welcoming. Our food admittedly took a little time, but one bite into my chicken cutlet sandwich made it all worth the wait. The broccoli rabbe and cheese together took it over the top, and the bread for the sandwich was so good I'd eat the bread by itself as a snack. All in all, this was a great experience. I'll need to come back a couple times before I bump it up to 5 stars, but it's absolutely worth telling others about. read more

Marcello's - Broccoli Rabe Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Bordentown, New Jersey

Absolutely a top-notch dinner spot. The wait staff is professional, the bar staff is knowledgeable, and the chef(s) can whip up some really good grub. There's something almost misleading about this place when you read the name and think, "Oh, it's just a pizza joint?" But, it's quite nearer to fine dining than anything else and the patrons are wildly loyal to the place and even will be willing to share this fact with you. I want so badly to hold against them their pre-mixed Old Fashioned but it was honestly good and my grading on Old Fashioneds is probably too harsh to weigh into my Yelp reviewing. read more

I brought my mother here for birthday celebration dinner. Even though we made reservations, we still had to wait a little over 20 minutes. It was busy, a Friday night so I expected that, music was good and they had the roof open on a nice spring evening. The food was fantastic and packed with flavor. Our server EMMA went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, she was very nice and made sure my mom had a good ending to her birthday dinner! read more

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The food here was delicious. I had the chicken Milanese and I really enjoyed the bread that comes with the meal. It would be best to go when it's not raining. When we were first seated it was disorienting to hear the rain on the fiberglass roof. Service was extremely slow and we had to get up to ask for the bill and again to pay for the bill. read more

Had lunch reservations and we were seated promptly. Our waiter, Michael, was on point with recommendations for sangria, appetizers and pasta. Jim came over after we finished to see how everything was. Was lucky to find parking on the Main Street. read more

We have had 2 issues with this restaurant not honoring reservations. I made a reservation last night via Open Table and they said they couldn't find the reservation when we arrived. I then received a confirmation that the restaurant cancelled our reservation. 2 strikes and this restaurant is permanently off my list. read more

Beautiful restaurant that hits all the right points -- whether it's a weekday or weekend, lunch or dinner. Marcello's has an open roof concept draped in greenery and natural lit ambience, and a split restaurant vibe with the prettiest speakeasy style bar under classy chandeliers surrounded by beautiful banquettes. From their excellent craft cocktails, house brewed craft beer, extensive wine list, to their tasty Italian cuisine & artisan pizzettes, they know what they're doing. And, no matter where you're sat, you're guaranteed to be treated like family by their incredible staff from the host stand all the way to the kitchen. read more

One of the best! Never disappoints. From the starters, salads, pizza, entrees and drinks I have never been disappointed. Their pizzettes are the best! read more

I recently dined at Marcello's with a friend on a Saturday night and loved it. A few notes... LOVED: - The Atmosphere - Amazing! Marcello's is split into a bar section and a dining section. The bar area has lots of greenery and reminds you of something you might find in the city. - The Food - Picking one thing is hard! Everything on the menu and everything that passed by my table looked amazing. I ended up going with the mushroom ravioli and loved it. The raviolis were perfect - everything from the pasta, to the filling, to the sauce. - The Staff - The staff was attentive and kind. - Drinks - Seasonal and instagram worthy. EH: - Parking - Street parking only. - Loud - With the dinning room full, the overall restaurant felt very loud. RECOMMENDATIONS: - Make a reservation! - Pay cash and get a small discount. read more

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