2 Collingswood Restaurants Named Among Philly's Top 50

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — When the weekend rolls around and you want to hit the town for a great meal, Collingswood should be on your radar. Philadelphia Magazine recently listed two Collingswood restaurants as among the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia.

Zeppoli was ranked No. 19 on the list, and Hearthside was ranked No. 48. They are the only two restaurants from South Jersey that made the list.

“Considering this is a city with a million Italian restaurants, a place has to be pretty special to warrant us actually leaving its limits for a plate of pasta. Zeppoli is that special,” The Inquirer said in its review of the restaurant.

Chef/Owner Joseph Blandino has been surrounded by great food and the restaurant business his whole life. His 35-seat BYOB offers classic, simple Italian cuisine in a small romantic and very intimate setting. With black and white photos of Sicily adorning the walls, Zeppoli gets its name from the Italian pastry Zeppole.

It is located at 618 West Collings Avenue in Collingswood. The phone number is 856-854-2670. For more, visit zeppolirestaurant.com.

As for Hearthside, The Inquirer had this to say:

“It’s got all the things a good restaurant — scratch that, a restaurant that hopes to even have a shot of making it today — has. There’s the adept staff, the stones and woods, the open kitchen with a blazing hearth. But Hearthside goes beyond all those checked boxes to deliver an experience that will leave you craving more. Because that vibe isn’t manufactured, it’s truly authentic and the food, with dishes like a carrot-puree filled homemade pasta, a whole branzino that’s meaty and crispy and veggies that are treated with care, are obvious labors of love. The only downside: It’s nearly impossible to score a table.”

Hearthside is located at 801 Haddon Avenue and can be reached by phone at 856-240-1164. For more on Hearthside, visit hearthsidebyob.com.

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