nunzio

This restaurant was out of this world. First of all they accommodated a vegan tasting menu for me (with 24 hours advanced notice) and my friend had the 7 fishes menu. The service was great and every dish was superior. Not to mention the homemade table bread was out of this world. Do not hesitate to give this place a try. Remember it's BYOB.🍷

We had such a lovely experience at Nunzio’s. We all wanted to eat at an Italian restaurant for our ladies night dinner. We were the first ones in when they opened, which gave us a chance to really enjoy the calm and cozy atmosphere. The staff was incredibly kind and checked on us multiple times throughout the meal to make sure everything was perfect. We ordered mussels, the seafood platter, the half chicken dish, and raviolis—all of which were absolutely delicious. There wasn’t a single bite left on any of our plates! For dessert, we shared the tiramisu, strawberry shortcake, and carrot cake. Every bite was sweet perfection. It’s BYOB. I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a relaxed and tasty dining experience. We already plan on coming back!

From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The moment we walked in, we were welcomed by warm, attentive staff who made us feel at home. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, beautifully designed with coastal Italian flair, and the remodel of the space shows a lot of thought and care. The food was the star, hands down. Everything we tried—fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and scratch‐made sauces was exceptional.

We frequently had dinner at Nunzio's before the change of ownership. I'm on record then of saying "If you don't think Nunzio's is one of the two best restaurants in Collingswood then you're on crack". It was one of the best places in the area to go out for a great dinner and one of our favs. However, the change of ownership and the post-COVID era have not been kind. We've been there (three times I think) since then. The first within a month after the change in ownership I think. We weren't happy and gave it a bit of time. We tried them again but were no happier and the disappointing "new" Nunzio's was off our list for a couple of years. We started talking about trying them again just in time for my mother's birthday. She also was a Nunzio's fan pre-change of ownership. So we figured a good amount of time has passed, maybe they've gotten it together and figured it out. This may come off fragmented as I'm going to skip over a lot of the chaos of a family dinner and focus on the things that I found most impactful as it relates to having dinner at Nunzio's. Here we go. They had the regular menu, a Sunday Tasting Menu which included choices for app, entrée, and dessert, and a Wild Game Menu that was fixed 5 courses. Three went for the Sunday tasting. My mother and I went for the wild game. Here we will focus on the wild game selections as it's what I had and hence what I can provide the most insight on. First course was good with a balance of sweet salty and umami. It made me hopeful and perhaps a bit optimistic for the rest of the meal. Second course, or was it third (they flip flopped the pasta course to keep it in sync with the rest of the table which was cool, but the order, rather than building the palate, becomes irrelevant) was put in front of me and the first thing I noticed was that the sauce was broken and oily. You can easily see this in the pics. Boar ragu cavatelli is easily remembered because it tasted like beef, and the cavatelli had a weird overly firm consistency, almost as if it were not cooked but even firm for that still. If I blind tasted it I would have said it was some sort of beef. Main course Venison stew: the venison was dry and chalky. I guess venison is just too lean for the long cooking time of a stew. I don't know what I can say here except to ask: "Does the restaurant not sample this stuff before they put it on the menu, or do they actually think it's appropriate for a nice restaurant to serve this mediocrity?" About here for the main course came the wife's chicken Milanese. I don't know what she got, it wasn't bad, but It wasn't the Milanese we expected. That may be due to what is normally seen as Milanese, or it may be liberties as "Milanese" is rather broadly defined. The game menu stuck me as someone who tries to get away with putting small portions into a decent plating, try to be a bit fancy and hoping for the "check this out it must be good". Well, it was mediocre at best. Service was really good and deserves commendation for dealing with my family. We've been there three times since new ownership. It's not going to be four.

We did the Sunday menu, $50 for the entree, pasta choice, appetizer, and dessert. Food and service were impeccable. Especially loved the burata and calamari appetizers. My husband loved the dessert and beef medallion entree. BYOB but we forgot to pick up wine. They had a small selection of local wines that were well priced and we enjoyed a bottle of red. I highly recommend!

We just had their NJ local tasting menu. It was one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. Every single course was incredible. You won’t find better service from the hostess, to the knowledgeable server, and the general manager that makes sure every single table is having a perfect night. You just do not find service like this anymore. Cannot wait to go back! You will not be disappointed!

We stopped in Nunzios for dinner recently in Collingswood and man what a incredible experience. Every dish was presented beautifully and was seasoned to perfection. Each dish had levels of flavor and was executed flawlessly hats off to the chef. The decor inside the establishment is like your sitting outside dining how it’s designed. Its very cool and welcoming. Our server Tara was amazing she was spot on with everything and very kind and helpful. Overall we had such a great dining experience here and will happily be back to try new items on the menu. Definitely give them a try if your in the area you will not be disappointed!

We have been following Chef Michael Delone for years due to his exemplary culinary skills. When we found out he bought his mentor's restaurant, we were so excited to try the new menu. We've been there several times as Nunzio's has become one of our favorite restaurants. Some of our favorite dishes include: truffle gnocchi, any of Chef Mike's handmade pastas, the octopus, veal, arancini, zeppole, and more. His specials are to die for, all food is locally sourced from NJ farmers. Also brought people there for business dinners and they raved about it. Give it a try!