Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Gloucester

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Franklinville Inn

4.9

4.9 (6727)

$31 to $50

Steak

Franklinville

About the restaurant

The Franklinville Inn continues to delight our Guests with hand cut steaks and seafood with caring service. With emphasis on selecting our ingredients, skillfully prepared. Whether you're part of a small group or looking forward to an intimate dinner for two, The Franklinville Inn is certain to please. Important notes to our guests: The best time to call and make a reservation for the day or future is Tuesday thru Saturday 2pm to 4:30pm if no availability on OpenTable. The first of every month we open our reservations for 60 days. We offer 3 private dining areas upstairs for parties up to 10 guests. We apologize and do not accept gift cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. Lastly, when you make a reservation we reply with a link from opentable. Please download it to communicate with us changes, times, confirmations and cancelations. Thank you

Top review

emily

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience. Flawless service and good food. Best of the best

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Botto's Italian Line Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (834)

$31 to $50

Italian

Swedesboro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Botto's Italian Line Restaurant, family-owned and operated. We are a fine-dining Italian restaurant featuring traditional pasta, veal, chicken, seafood entrees, mouth-watering USDA Choice steaks, chops, and farm fresh produce. Thank you for considering dining with us. Our restaurant provides three options for seating - a fine dining area, a casual lounge, and an outdoor covered heated patio. If you have a preference for where you would like to dine, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you, based on availability.

Our menu includes delectable items such as mini crab cakes, wings, calamari, mussels, and our signature appetizer, Sausage Alla Botto. Our sandwich selection features mouth-watering options such as veal cutlet broccoli rabe, Botto's sausage and peppers, cheese steaks, porkette, and margarita pizza. Additionally, we offer a full top-shelf bar with a wide selection of wines, and craft, domestic, and imported beers.

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AngelaGold

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent and our waitress was very attentive. Can't wait to go back!!

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Experience

Happy Hour

Limoncello

4.8

4.8 (665)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sewell

About the restaurant

Limoncello Ristorante is the third addition to the A Modo Mio family of restaurants, owned by the talented Ergys "Eric" Rakaj. Our restaurant is located in the heart of the city, where you can indulge in a culinary experience that will transport you straight to the streets of Italy.

Our menu features a variety of traditional Italian dishes, each with a unique twist that sets it apart from the rest. From homemade pastas to our famous Pappardelle a Modo Mio, our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are both flavorful and authentic.

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Amanda

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing dinner, had an awesome server. Will definitely be back.

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Thymari Mediterranean Gastro-Taverna

4.8

4.8 (97)

$31 to $50

Greek

Swedesboro

About the restaurant

At Thymári, our mission is to bring the authentic flavors of Greece to your table.

We are dedicated to serving fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a special focus on traditional Greek cuisine.

Using imported ingredients directly from Greece, we create meals that capture the essence of Greek culture, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere where tradition, flavor, and family come together in every bite.

We offer an entirely made-from-scratch cuisine prepared by our chef, Marco Passante. Trained in Geneva and Milan, he brings his exacting culinary expertise to each dish.

Experience Greek food as it was meant to be savored.

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BrettGold

Dined 3 days ago

As always, the best staff! So polite, the owner is the nicest and talks to everyone in that restaurant which shows great hospitality!

BLK SHP

4.8

4.8 (59)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Swedesboro

About the restaurant

Mediterranean and Spanish Tapas and Small Plates
Indulge in the surfeit flavors inspired by the rich culture and essence of Spain, the
Mediterranean and other flavors we simply love.
Menu items generously serve two guests with vibrant and abundant offerings that will delight
meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free food lovers, inviting endless exploration
ensuring no two dinners are ever the same with so many options beckoning your return.
Our eclectic wine list and extensive bourbon lineup perfectly complements our carefully curated
craft beer taps and can selection, showcasing the rare and best in craft beer while our
prohibition-style Old Fashion savors like a liquid rebellion.

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Dennis

Dined 3 days ago

Service was A+. Food was amazing as always. Love that everything comes out as it’s done instead of all at once. Huge menu and everything was delicious. Highly recommend.

Terra Nova

4.7

4.7 (2352)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sewell

About the restaurant

We are excited to bring you Terra Nova, Restaurant/Crudo/Wine Bar. A casual yet sophisticated restaurant conveniently located in the heart of South Jersey, featuring Contemporary American cuisine. Our chef’s creative cuisine with a New World style offers guests an exciting & diverse dining experience. The introduction of a sushi & raw bar takes the menu’s modern flair to new heights. Our adventurous wine list presents over 160 wines by the bottle with 50 available by the glass or our unique wine flights. Enjoy classic martinis, hand crafted cocktails or try one of our 16 tapped craft beers in our relaxing bar. Just as distinctive as the cuisine, the décor at Terra Nova is characterized by its clean design and Northern California architectural elements that are elegant yet warm. Please continue to visit our website for updates and postings. We hope you join us for lunch, dinner or a drink at our bar.

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Marilyn

Dined 5 days ago

We had a lovely evening. Food was quite good. Our server, Hannah, was very attentive and professional. I expect we will return.

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Mannino's Cucina Italiana

4.7

4.7 (891)

$30 and under

Italian

Pitman

About the restaurant

Honest. Authentic. Italian & BYOB
Located in Historic Downtown of Pitman.
Our Food: Is always prepared fresh to order from scratch with the finest ingredients available to Us.
Our Kitchen: We have and arrangement of diverse parts of Italy delivered right to your table the way Nonna used to make it.
Our Menu: Fresh Homemade Mozzarella, Italian Cured Meats & Cheeses, Imported Pastas (bronze cut), Chicken (natural fresh air-chilled), Seafood (fresh & wild caught Hesh's Inc PA), Veal (farm-raised by Bierig brothers Vineland NJ), Steaks CAB (fresh certified angus beef), Homemade Desserts & Variety of Imported Italian Gelato.
Our Pledge: "Redefining Real Italian Food"
Tutti A Tavola a Mangiare !

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Elizabeth

Dined on Oct 16, 2026

Exceptional! Service was great, food was amazing, perfect spacing between appetizers to salad, to meal, and we finished with dessert.

Rode's Fireside Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (27)

$31 to $50

American

Swedesboro

About the restaurant

Rode's Fireside Restaurant in Swedesboro is a community favorite for 35 years thanks to the inviting atmosphere, warm, friendly service and freshly made foods. Two fireplaces provide guests the chance to dine fireside while indulging in signature jumbo lump crabcakes, pastas, steaks and poultry paired with the perfect glass of wine. Rode's Fireside Restaurant also has a front patio on which diners can enjoy the food and fresh air at the same time.

Ahi tuna, baked mac and cheese, bolognese, salmon alfredo, pan seared diver scallops, NY center-cut strip steak and pistachio-parmesan crusted chicken breast are just a hint of what the menu offers. Rode's Fireside Restaurant also has a kid’s menu with favorites like grilled cheese and fries, cheeseburger and fries or spaghetti n’ marinara.

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becky

Dined on Oct 7, 2026

So enjoyed the salmon again. Great food. Nice people

Pizzeria Mannino's

4.6

4.6 (259)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Pitman

About the restaurant

Pizzeria Mannino’s was founded back in 2015 by the very talented Vito Mannino. Pizzeria Mannino’s most talked about item is their pizza made from a brick oven imported straight from Italy. Their pizza dough is made with a small amount of gluten, which makes it safe for people with gluten allergies, and is aged for 72 hours to create premium amounts of hydration. Their pizza cooks around 800-900 degrees for about 90 seconds and comes out very light and crispy. Every item on the menu at Pizzeria Mannino’s is made with quality ingredients. Their chefs put their heart and soul into every piece of food that comes straight from their kitchen to your table.

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michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Pizza was outstanding. We definitely be dining there again.

Merryman's Pub & Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (660)

$30 and under

American

Pitman

About the restaurant

Merryman’s Pub is located in the heart of downtown Pitman, NJ. This spot was once home to the Pitman National Bank, more than 100 years ago! Merryman’s owners, Bill Merryman and Vito Mannino, are thrilled to bring this beautiful building back to life for the community. Vito is also the owner of Mannino’s Cucina Italiana and Pizzeria Mannino’s, two well established (and loved) restaurants just steps away from the pub.

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BrianGold

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

Always enjoy the greeting from the hostess who is both professional and pleasant to everyone. Our waitress was outstanding and food and cocktails delicious.

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