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    Bistro di Marino, Restaurant in Collingswood
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    Bistro di Marino

    Collingswood

    Restaurant in Collingswood, United States

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    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Bistro di Marino is a practical Collingswood dinner pick when ease matters more than a high-ceremony meal. Book it for a casual evening on Haddon Avenue, especially early if conversation and a calmer pace matter. For a more specific Italian comparison, cross-shop Il Fiore, nunzio, and The Kitchen Consigliere before deciding.

    About Bistro di Marino

    For a dinner plan in Collingswood, Bistro di Marino is a straightforward evening option. It has casual dress and evening-hour openings Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed.

    Bistro di Marino focuses on dinner, as lunch or brunch are not served.

    Choose it for an easy dinner, not a destination splurge

    Bistro di Marino offers a Collingswood location, casual dress, and evening hours. It does not have an award signal, chef-led format, price range, or detailed menu, so it should not be positioned as a high-stakes occasion restaurant.

    That does not make it a weak choice. It makes the decision clearer. If the group wants a casual dinner in Collingswood and does not need more specific details in advance, keep it on the list. If you are comparing other options, consider Il Fiore, nunzio, or The Kitchen Consigliere. For a different direction, Oasis Mexican Grill and Paloma Restaurante are also worth comparing.

    The smart timing is early evening

    Early evening is the clearest timing. Bistro di Marino opens at 4:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 9 PM on Wednesday, and closes at 10 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed on Monday.

    For a first-timer, the practical move is to confirm current availability and menu fit before organizing a larger group, especially if dietary restrictions or other specific needs are part of the plan. Quick reference: choose it for a casual Collingswood dinner; skip it if you need lunch service, specific pricing, or a highly specific dining format.

    The takeThis is a dependable dinner destination for neighborhood dining: approachable enough for families and regular weeknight meals, and convivial enough for small group outings. The evening-oriented setting and street-level location make it a natural after-work stop or a casual date-night pick when you want good food without ceremony. Because the audience skews local, it’s particularly well suited to diners who appreciate straightforward Italian-American cooking and consistent sourcing rather than trend-driven tasting menus. Large celebrations or formal business dinners feel less aligned with the restaurant’s relaxed, community-focused personality.
    Venue detailsRustic
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextCollingswood, United States

    Planning details

    Location
    492 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    bistrodimarino.com
    Phone
    +18568581700
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Bistro di Marino reads like a neighborhood trattoria that values steady, familiar pleasure over flash. It sits on Haddon Avenue among independent storefronts and evening foot traffic, and the room reflects that pedestrian energy: warm, unpretentious and tuned to regulars. The kitchen works within a long Collingswood Italian-American tradition, balancing careful sourcing with honest prices, so the atmosphere feels authentic rather than staged. If you’re looking for a classic local spot that’s relaxed and charming rather than buzzy or fashionable, this is the kind of place where the service and menu assume you’ll return again and again.

    Best For

    This is a dependable dinner destination for neighborhood dining: approachable enough for families and regular weeknight meals, and convivial enough for small group outings. The evening-oriented setting and street-level location make it a natural after-work stop or a casual date-night pick when you want good food without ceremony. Because the audience skews local, it’s particularly well suited to diners who appreciate straightforward Italian-American cooking and consistent sourcing rather than trend-driven tasting menus. Large celebrations or formal business dinners feel less aligned with the restaurant’s relaxed, community-focused personality.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: the menu highlights several gnocchi preparations (Gnocchi Pomodoro, Baked Gnocchi, Gnocchi Sausage) and classics like Penne Vodka, plus a standout Sea Bass Con Lobster. Given the write-up’s emphasis on specific sourcing and seasonality, ask your server about where ingredients are coming from and any nightly specials that showcase those producers. Portions and preparations skew comforting and familiar: consider sharing plates of pasta with the table to sample multiple signatures rather than committing to a single entrée.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Contemporary yet rustic atmosphere with an all-natural feel, creating a warm and welcoming environment for casual Italian dining.

    Tags

    Vibe

    RusticCozyClassic

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningFamily

    Experience

    CourtyardOpen Kitchen

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Family style
    Drinks Focus
    Byob
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes

    Signature Dishes

    • Gnocchi Pomodoro
    • Baked Gnocchi
    • Penne Vodka
    • Gnocchi Sausage
    • Sea Bass Con Lobster
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    492 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
    Planning details

    Location

    492 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108 · Directions

    +18568581700

    bistrodimarino.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Oasis Mexican Grill, Notable alternative
    • Il Fiore, Notable alternative
    • The Kitchen Consigliere, Notable alternative
    • Paloma Restaurante, Notable alternative
    • nunzio, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Collingswood

    Bistro di Marino is the easier, lower-pressure dinner choice when the group wants a familiar Collingswood Italian-style night without turning the reservation into the main event. Il Fiore, The Kitchen Consigliere, and nunzio are the natural Italian cross-shops; choose among them when ambiance, occasion feel, or a more defined restaurant identity matters more than simplicity.

    For value and mood, the better alternative depends on cuisine. Oasis Mexican Grill is the stronger pivot when the group wants something more casual and flexible, while Paloma Restaurante is the better comparison when the brief is dinner with a different regional direction but still within Collingswood. Bistro di Marino is the safer pick for diners who came in wanting Italian and do not need a splurge signal.

    Booking difficulty appears easier here than at more occasion-driven peers, so it works well as a fallback when a first-choice Italian table is not lining up. If the dinner needs to feel planned and polished, start with Il Fiore, nunzio, or The Kitchen Consigliere. If the goal is simply a workable Collingswood dinner, this is the more direct answer.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Bistro di Marino?

    For another dinner option to compare, consider Il Fiore, The Kitchen Consigliere, nunzio, Oasis Mexican Grill, or Paloma Restaurante. A more specific ranking among them is not available.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Bistro di Marino?

    Dinner is the clear fit, since Bistro di Marino opens at 4:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Monday. Lunch service is not available.

    How far ahead should I book Bistro di Marino?

    A booking policy or how difficult tables are to secure is not specified. Hours are 4:30–10 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 4:30–9 PM Wednesday; and closed Monday.

    What should a first-timer know about Bistro di Marino?

    Go in expecting a casual dinner option in Collingswood. Bistro di Marino opens at 4:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday, Wednesday closes at 9 PM, the other open nights close at 10 PM, and Monday is closed.

    Is Bistro di Marino good for solo dining?

    A counter, bar seating, or any solo-specific setup is not mentioned. It may still work for a solo dinner if the hours fit your plan, but details are limited to Collingswood location, casual dress, and evening hours Tuesday through Sunday.

    Is Bistro di Marino good for a special occasion?

    It can be considered for a casual evening occasion, but awards, pricing, private dining, or a formal service format are not available.