It was so good that I ate it all in one sitting. Also, we do wish that we remembered it was a BYOB! (I took it home.) Table wasnt ready when we got there and were told we had to wait in the COLD vestibule. Highly recommend there restaurant,food was awesome. It came with risotto and the risotto was hard and not edible. We like to introduce people to our special places. Parking is street parking, but we had no trouble finding a close spot for a 6:15 reservation on a Monday. I got a seafood risotto with shrimp, crab, and scallops and my fianc got the salmon with artichoke marscapone sauce and risotto. 2. 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. We were both happy with our dinner choices veal with shrimp and Spanish in a lemon sauce and Gnocchi With sausage. ANTIPASTI/APPETIZERS INSALATA/SALAD ZUPPE DEL GIORNO PASTA CARNE/MEAT MOLTO MEATBALLS Reservations a must. This restaurant doesn't disappoint! Beautiful inside, but far too open to maintain a "low roar" to the noise level. Everything was perfect from the service to the food to the atmosphere. 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. Kids had penne with sauce which was good and the gnoochi pomadora also good. Employees were apologetic for the wait. Bistro di Marino offers traditional & tasty Italian fare in a neighborhood restaurant setting. Food was delicious! Great waitstaff. There were 4 of us and we all had something different. Love that it is a BYOB. Either this establishment attracts hospitable employees or they train them very well. 856.240.7041. Having to bake the Au Gratin dried out the Salmon, but the risotto was perfect. Thanks for such a great evening with my Mom , We dined with a couple who had never been here. A shame since the pesto is outstanding. Great place. Chicken breast topped with wild mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce. We watched 4 tables walk out in an hour. Really missing your Ricotta Fritters and hoping you bring them back as they were our favorite item on your menu. I had the veal Gino, a veal saltimbocca, veal parmigiana what what was your and cappellini Bombina. The staff are pleasant but it was a Wednesday at 530pm and the service was extremely slow! We like to introduce people to our special places. The appetizers were fantastic. Penne Vodka Pizza, American (Traditional) 0.02 mi away. It was a nice evening. My side was roasted potatoes, it was only 4 potato wedges - Very small!!!! The manager was attentive addressing the problem, so we will likely try the restaurant again since he gave us a gift certificate to return. So good. We were able to enjoy ourselves and the food. The service was excellent. Food was great. Food was great. We are always very happy with the total experience from ambience to service to the delicious food! It came with risotto and the risotto was hard and not edible. We could have eaten an hour earlier like we wanted to. The food was very good but the portions were on the small side and it is expensive. Two of us had the special 3 cheese raviolis topped bolognese sauce. I had a veal medallion special with spinach risottoso very good. Not sure if Ill return anytime soon. Mussels and little neck clams with fresh tomato in a garlic white wine sauce. Service and food were excellent. It's where I get to do what I love and share it with all who pass through its doors. Everything was delicious. 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. After 30 minutes, no call or text so we went back in. Good vibes. Shortly after apps were removed dinners arrived. This was a dinner with friends. Very nice atmosphere. The manager Eddie was extremely hospitable too! Food was great. When you pull up it looks like a small underwhelming restaurant at the corner of a strip mall, but when you step inside its simple and elegant with a welcoming feel to it. Convenient location to Scottish Rite for a pre-concert meal. Food is good. We had friends visiting from Florida and they loved their dinner and evening. Recommended Side: Penne Vodka. 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. Kids had penne with sauce which was good and the gnoochi pomadora also good. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. We had apps of Calamari & fried Burrata, and both were outstanding. After 30 minutes, no call or text so we went back in. Two of us had the special 3 cheese raviolis topped bolognese sauce. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. We love it! Highly recommended, we will certainly be back. Garlic Mashed Potatoes Reservations a must. I was out driving enjoying the. The food took a long time to get to the table: 35 minutes for the appetizer and another half hour for the entrees. Bottom line, because I dont like these underhanded and hidden tactics I dont expect to return to this restaurant. The OpenTable.com site has over 1600 reviews for the Collingswood location and a 4.7 average rating. 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 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. Sat us 15 minutes past our reservation - Also had much confusion with hostesses which started our night there in a bad note. The antipasto was an assortment of deliciousness. At that moment, we were told it would be 30 more minutes. It was a great first experience but the wait between ordering, appetizers and entrees was a bit long for our taste. 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. Had a reservation for 4 at 530p Sat. We will be back. 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. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Everything was fantastic! 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. The food especially the 2 specials (app and entree) were delicious. Food was delicious! Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. For the main coarse I ordered the filet and it was great. 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. The assistant server ensured our water glasses were full and the table cleared. Italian Restaurant View Gift Card bistrodimarino.com More Home About Photos Menu About See all South Jersey's BEST BYOB! I did not plan on going back again but my sister bought me a gift card so I figured I would try again. I checked OpenTable before Booking, their website, and their facebook. We make entertaining a breeze. Great place to celebrate a special occasions! We have no shortage of Italian restaurants in the neighborhood, but this one is definitely in the top tier. The lobster gnocchi was by far our favorite dish, but our seafood entrees were delicious. It is BYOB and we forgot the booze but that was our only disappointment of the night. We were not told until sitting about this menu requirement. The management and service is excellent. The restaurant was very nice and the way it was set up was even better. I've dined multiple times and their catering service is top notch. Spring mix with plum tomatoes, red onions and mixed olives in a balsamic and oil dressing. And the food took FOREVER to come out. We were quite satisfied with just that. BYOB is always a plus. Love our waitress -great service-fab food. Food was not served piping hot, some areas were hot, the top piece was warm, potatoes room temp and spinach was hot. Dinner The lobster gnocchi was by far our favorite dish, but our seafood entrees were delicious. We had a great time and will definitely be back! Classic Bistro made caesar dressing, tossed with croutons and romaine lettuce. Yeah, I did a lot of complaining with the other diners waiting for a table. As elusive as the origins of the meatball may be, one thing is for certain Italian-American cuisine owes much of its popularity to this tasty, spherical creation. The entire restaurant was empty. We had a great time and will definitely be back! Was told yes to both, 10 min later (still no drinks) and server said they were out of milk (still no sprite). Prices are high for the reduction in quality. Two of us had the special 3 cheese raviolis topped bolognese sauce. 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. NEVER did the waiter ask how our food was or refill drinks, we had to ask and our water still wasnt filled. We booked for 7:30 for a party of 7 because Open Table only showed that time slot available for that many people. Bistro DiMarino - Washington Township is rated 4.6 stars by 1073 OpenTable diners. Gorgonzola cream sauce and toasted pine nuts. BYOB. 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. It was awkward. We're sorry, hotels cannot be booked for more than 30 days. 492 Haddon Avenue Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-858-1700 Bistro Di Marino - Township 415 Egg Harbor Rd Sewell, NJ 08080 856-270-2283 Select Bistro Di Marino - Marlton 1041 NJ 73 Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5767 Select Copyright 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 700, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved. We had apps of Calamari & fried Burrata, and both were outstanding. The lobster gnocchi was by far our favorite dish, but our seafood entrees were delicious. Service, staff, food top notch! Way too noisy. Bistro To Go is an approved caterer for area venues including the Scottish Rite Ballroom, Collingswood Community Center and others. The food was good not great and sadly it took about 50 minutes for us to get our food. Loved the gnocchi entree I had and my husband enjoyed the salmon entree. 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. I was nervous about going here for dinner only because the place I wanted to go was closed on Tuesdays and I knew I wanted their gnocchi. We had a great time and will definitely be back! Fried calamari, shrimp pancetta, eggplant romano, broccoli rabe saut. 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. Had I known in advance of this unannounced, automatic three percent charge to credit card users, I would have paid cash if informed prior. Bistro di Marino is our go-to restaurant. As usual, the food was amazing!! Lasagna served with house tomato sauce. All entres listed below are served with a house vegetable & choice of a side. This restaurant never disappoints! Fresh artichokes, lightly fried served with a gorgonzola cream sauce. It was very dry you can tell not made there. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the Bistro meal was not the same as our other dining experiences in town. The server was also good. 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. The first time was not a good experience at allway too crowded and it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. We love this local restaurant so much that we had our wedding here in Oct 2014! Great restaurant. Nothing at all. Food is always good. But, food was COLD. Really missing your Ricotta Fritters and hoping you bring them back as they were our favorite item on your menu. We went there this New Years Eve, and we were both very disappointed. 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. We were able to enjoy ourselves and the food. Pricing was very fair and service was acceptable. Ziti with Tomato Sauce Gnocchis were average. 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. However, our dinner party of four was unaware that this establishment charged customers a three percent fee for using a credit card! 4. Service great. Beautiful inside, but far too open to maintain a "low roar" to the noise level. This was a dinner with friends. Bit disappointed, last visit was outstanding, this just ok. Will be frequenting there in the future!!! Idk if it was the way the waiter put the food in, but in my opinion, gnocchi and meatballs shouldnt take an hour. Do not miss this restaurant. Dinner 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. We always choose Bistro di Marino for our nights out. BYOB. With the dessert was also 2 shots of some chocolate drink. 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. We usually are not very big on the Collingswood dining scene and we find it to be quite overrated for the most part. Thanks for such a great evening with my Mom , We dined with a couple who had never been here. We could have eaten an hour earlier like we wanted to. Thin sliced angus ribeye stuffed with sweet fennel sausage, potato, sharp provolone, braised and simmered in our house tomato gravy. Great food and excellent service. Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Lunch Service and food were excellent. From the exciting and u inquest food choices , to our great sever - Chase, everything was amazing! The winter special seafood risotto was also amazing. Recommended Side: Roasted potatoes. Theyre famous for their gnocchi but I found then too big, chewy and underwhelming. We ordered dessert and were later told dessert was on the house! Great food & great service. We had Halibut and it was over cooked. Even thought they were busy they didnt rush the food. The outside area looked very inviting, however, far too cold for outdoor seating last night! 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. Was told yes to both, 10 min later (still no drinks) and server said they were out of milk (still no sprite). Definitely not worth $17. 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. Homemade Bistro gnocchi served with pork braised tomato sauce with fresh basil and pecorino Romano cheese. The antipasta appetizer is huge and has a great variety. Not sure if Ill return anytime soon. 35 min later we were sat at our table. We waited in the crowded entrance and after only 15 minutes they sat us. 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 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. Recommended Side:Garlic mashed potatoes. Served with grilled table bread. Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. You cant go wrong but make reservations. 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. We were not told until sitting about this menu requirement. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Another of us had a veal dish, and another, the special, a Seafood Pesto Pescatore, over pappardelle. Had reservations for 730 got there early at 720, we didnt get sat until 8. My side was roasted potatoes, it was only 4 potato wedges - Very small!!!! Thank you. I ordered salmon con lobster and my date ordered filet mignon that was stuffed with goat cheese. The entire restaurant was empty. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Not sure if the seating problem was a combo of over booking and bad hostess managing - Just hope they fix that problem soon. Both people that had it. Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant. I have been here both for a night out at dinner, and also for company Christmas parties. Marlton: 856-267-5767 Collingswood: 856-858-1700 Washington Twp: 856-270-2283 Reservations: bistrodimarino.com *Marlton & See more 10,007 people like this 10,540 people follow this 15 people checked in here I was very happy when the one in Sewell opened up it is much closer to us and parking is much more convenient. 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. Great food & great service. Also, no comfortable waiting area while either waiting for your table or for any pick up orders. The staff are pleasant but it was a Wednesday at 530pm and the service was extremely slow! Always a great experience and loved the new menu additions! I ordered the winter bread appetizer which was very good. Wow what a great restaurant. The BYOB has become very popular and loved, growing to seat over a 100 people. We watched 4 tables walk out in an hour. Not the best meal Ive had there!. Overall, it was a great dinner with great service. Chicken breast topped with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella in a sage white wine sauce served over fresh spinach saut. Service was great and the food was hot and delicious!! Thank you! Crispy pancetta, pine nuts and tomato bruschetta in house made creamy gorgonzola. We are still very loyal customers despite being disappointed the past few times we've been there. Bottom line, because I dont like these underhanded and hidden tactics I dont expect to return to this restaurant. 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