Collingswood is home to one of the most dynamic dining scenes in all of South Jersey, with a mix of old and new eateries that has only gotten better with time.
Dining options range from casual and family-friendly to upscale and sophisticated. And since it’s a dry city, there are plenty of restaurants where you can bring your own drinks.
Below you’ll find our top picks of the best restaurants in Collingswood, listed alphabetically.
Why should you trust this list? Simply put: New Jersey monthly knows the New Jersey dining scene. Our editors and restaurant critics spend endless amounts of time crisscrossing the state, dining at everything from fine dining to pizzerias.
Enjoy!
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You don’t come here for anything fancy, although the ambiance of this downtown pizzeria is fun. Try the granny pies, square, crispy and one of the best in town. The best choice is the simple Margherita, but undecided folks should start with the Trio, which combines Margherita, four cheeses and butcher block pies in one neat cube. Bring your own pizzas. —Jenn Hall
827 Haddon Avenue; 856-854-9400
Try the roast duck curry. Photo: Courtesy of Circles Thai
In a world of takeout, finding good Thai food can be difficult. But not at this Collingswood restaurant. Here, the cuisine is modern, spicy and fresh. In addition to sophisticated Thai curries, dishes like tamarind duck and an unusual cheesesteak spring roll add variety. The tea menu is rich in fruits and flowers and extensive. Bring your own drinks. —JH
8 Powell Lane; 267-366-9148
The charcoal grill roars at Hearthside. Photo: Courtesy of Hearthside
There is actually a fire pit at Hearthside. Actually, two—a grill and an oven, both wood-fired. Sitting at the counter overlooking the fire pits and watching the chefs stoke and stoke the fire while the flames do their work is an unbeatable dinner and show. But wherever you sit, chef and co-owner Dominic Piperno and his team whip up bold, delicious meat and fish dishes. Their pastas, salads, crudos and desserts are also full of finesse and complexity. It’s no wonder the restaurant made our 2021 list of the state’s 30 best restaurants. Bring your own food. —Eric Levin
801 Haddon Avenue; 856-240-1164
Indian restaurants in the U.S. often take their cues from northern cuisine. Chef Vipul Bhasin takes inspiration from the region, using flavors as a guide. Kerala fish curry tastes of tamarind and coconut, as is common in the south. Kashmiri lamb roganjosh tempers the spice with yogurt. The rest of the menu covers the vast area in between. Bring your own food. —JH
612 Haddon Avenue; 856-858-0020
The pandemic forced Richard and Christina Cusack to close their French restaurant in Philadelphia in 2020, just six months after opening. But June BYOB has been a boon for our side of the river, even making our list of best new restaurants in 2021. The gold-plated flatware and crystal chandeliers are more Empire-style, but the classically trained Cusack presents rustic French dishes like braised rabbit leg stew, steelhead trout cooked in a fig leaf, and the show-stopping trio de canard of roasted duck breast, foie gras, and pithivier (paté) of duck legs. Cusack says he prefers “old-fashioned techniques and recipes” to the scientific laboratory turn some French restaurants have taken. “It’s a dying art and I’d love to bring it back.” BYO. (In April 2023, Cusack and his wife, Christina, opened a larger and more casual French bistro called Café le Jardin in nearby Audubon; it’s also excellent.) —Jill P. Capuzzo
690 Haddon Avenue, 856-240-7041
Debates are rife about which Italian restaurant in Collingswood is the best of all. Angelo Lutz and his team sidestep the drama, creating a marinara-soaked experience with a nod to “the business.” (Think black-and-white gangster portraits.) Rich Italian-American classics round out the offerings, from old-fashioned meatballs and Sunday gravy for every day to veal with Marsala. Bring your own food. —JH
700 Haddon Avenue, 856-854-2156
Nachos at Oasis Mexican Grill in Collingswood. Photo: Courtesy of Oasis
This relaxed, cozy spot on the edge of Haddon Avenue offers a selection of distinctive Mexican dishes. Enchiladas are stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and smothered with your choice of green, red or chocolate mole sauce. From tostadas and tacos to burritos and quesadillas, delicious flavors await. Finish your meal with a slice of tres leches cake. Bring your own food. —Shelby Vittek
498 Haddon Avenue; 856-858-1807
Sabrina’s Café is famous for two things: brunch and lines. The first location, which opened in Philadelphia in 2001, is a popular breakfast spot, and the Collingswood restaurant lives up to the same reputation. Although the eatery’s exquisite breakfast and brunch dishes — like stuffed challah French toast or huevos rancheros — draw crowds, the dinner menu is just as enticing. Bring your own drinks. —SV
714 Haddon Avenue; 856-214-0723
Sagami is unrivaled in South Jersey for its Japanese cuisine and loyal customer base. Photo: Courtesy of Sagami
No Japanese restaurant in South Jersey has the reputation and loyal following of Sagami. When the door opens at lunchtime, there are always a half-dozen or more regulars waiting to get in. By dinnertime, the parking lot will likely be full. The cooked food is very good, but the sushi is heavenly. Bring your own food. —EL
37 West Crescent Boulevard, 856-854-9773
From the moment you dip your bread in the seasoned olive oil, there’s a homey vibe. The Farfalla Mamma Felicia dish combines the crunch of turnip greens with sharp provolone—an ode to South Philly. Saltimbocca and eggplant parmesan bring back childhood memories. Then there’s the concise pizza menu, a nod to the family’s Neapolitan culinary roots. Bring your own pizzas. —JH
753 Haddon Avenue, 856-858-2999
Treat yourself to the Tagliatelle al Limone at Zeppoli. Photo: Courtesy of Nascati Photography/Zeppoli
Year after year, chef Joey Baldino adds just a few seasonal specialties to a core menu that celebrates his father’s homeland of Sicily. Still, it’s hard to get a table at Zeppoli, and not just because there are only 32 seats. Baldino’s food – from eggplant caponata to tagliatelli al limone to the namesake, fried-to-order, sugar-dusted zeppoli – is at once down-to-earth and heavenly. His ability to transform the familiar can leave you dizzy. Bring your own food. —EL
618 West Collings Avenue, 856-854-2670
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