Italian Restaurants in Berlin, New Jersey

Berlin is a small borough located in southern New Jersey. Established in 1714, it was once called "Long-A-Coming;" it was located on the Lonaconing Indian trail from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean. Italian immigrants entering through ports in New York and Philadelphia settled in this area, resulting in a plethora of Italian restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts desiring a good "carbohydrate loading" will find many choices of Italian specialties in Berlin.

Filomena's Restaurant

Filomena's is owned by Giuseppe and Domenica DiVentura; they were originally from Abruzzi in central Italy. Canopied trees, stone pedestals, upholstered high back chairs, hand blown glass and iron chandeliers fill the interior. An open kitchen faces a private, 12-seat Chef's table, and the main dining area is lined with booths.

The Filomena's Restaurant cuisine reflects central Italy with a signature dish of potato gnocchi. Fresh veal, seafood, hand rolled pastas and homemade risottos are featured.

Filomena's Restaurant
13 Cross Key's Road
West Berlin, NJ 08091
(856) 753-3549
finomenasberlin.com

Tullia's Restaurant

Tullia's Restaurant in West Berlin has been a small, family-owned restaurant for over 14 years. Italian statuary and red canopies mark the entrance of this Tuscan-styled building.

Appetizers include Hot Escarole Salad with steamed escarole, sauteed mushrooms, black olives, plum tomatoes and anchovies in garlic oil. Dinner choices include Zuppa Di Pesce, a mix of fresh clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp in a garlic white wine sauce over pasta. Hoagies and cheese steaks round out the menu. Pizzas and calzones are also offered.

Tullia's Restaurant
589 N. Route 73
West Berlin, New Jersey 08091
(856) 767-7761
tullias.com

The Palace Diner

For an authentic South Jersey Italian meal, choose a local diner like the Palace. Featuring a separate Italian menu, the Palace is an affordable way to experience Italian cuisine in a casual setting. Appetizers include Clams Casino and Calamari with Marinara Sauce. Entrees include Shrimp and Scallops Fra Diablo in spicy Marinara sauce on linguine. Specialty sandwiches--such as the Chicken Italian or a double decker Italian salami and provolone cheese club sandwich--are offered. Half carafes of wine are sold for under $10. Delivery service is available.

The Palace Diner
100 North Rt 73
West Berlin NJ 08091
(856) 767-5061
thepalacediner.net

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Article Written By Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park has written since 1983, with work appearing in the "Oxnard Press Courier" in Oxnard, Calif., "The Centre Daily Times" in State College, Pa., and online at VisitSouth and other websites. Park holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Pennsylvania State and completed graduate work at Rutgers University in English literature and Emory University in theology.

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