Order the best Italian near Mercerville, NJ

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Mercerville

Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.4
(3k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 32 min
"I have to say, I was just travelling, and got Applebees out of town, and this Applebees has them totally beat! Bacon burger was great and fries were crispy and perfect! Order was complete and prepared with care.;) Thank you!"
"Kids burger over cooked, dry & was more like rubber. Trio was too much spice, soggy too much dressing which soaked the riblets and made taste awful!"
Ultimate Trio
Get ready to build your Ultimate Trio! Choose 3 appetizers from a mouthwatering selection of 10 and pair them with 3 irresistible dipping sauces. With endless combinations, every bite is a new adventure!
$20.51
Fountain Drinks
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
$3.59
2 Entrees + 1 App Deal
Two Entrees + One Appetizer (For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
$39.5
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$11.41
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.4
(18k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 42 min
"I normally order from the Cheesecaake Factory every couple of months as it's a treat for my Mom who lives in a nursing home in Lawrenceville. For the last 2-3 times we have ordered, she has had the Famous Factory Meatloaf which she loves. The meatloaf is so tasty and moist, made with just the right amount of spices. With the mushrooms and fried onions with the gravy on top it is delicious. There were 3 pieces of meatloaf, large amount of mashed potatoes which you could eat alone or grab some gravy. We ordered the dinner size as it was almost 5pm so the portion size was very large. The Crispy Chicken Costoletta was very good. It was a new dish to me, the portion size was large-I had enough for lunch the next day. For dessert, Mom had a piece of plain cheesecake and I had the Oreo Dream Extreme. As usual, the Cheesecakes were very fresh and tasted delicious and were very good the next day."
"Everything was delicious and so filling. The Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Galore™ Cheesecake taste just like it sounds. The Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Galore™ Cheesecake is very soft and chocolaty. The French Fries were great and just as you expect. The Tiramisu Cheesecake was delicious left me wanting more."
Oreo® Dream Extreme Cheesecake
Creamy Cheesecake Layered with Oreo® Cookies, Topped with Oreo® Cookie Mousse and Chocolate Icing
$13.78
Linda's Fudge Cake
Layers of Rich Chocolate Cake and Fudge Frosting
$13.56
Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce
$17.95
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$14.13
Domino's

Domino's

4.6
(300+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 34 min
"Always tasty. We love dominos! Easy to order on nights we don't feel like cooking. They always have dinner time deals on DoorDash!"
"on time super quick deliver nice driver had a quick conversation andhe was a pleasure food was hot and freshBuild Your Own PizzaChocolate Lava Crunch Cakes Garlic Dipping Cup will definitely order again mediumstuffed crust and 3lava cakes is more than enough for 2 adults and an 8 yr oold boy"
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$15.5
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$19.39
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$19.52
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.48
Chickie's & Pete's

Chickie's & Pete's

4.5
(5k+)
• sports bars • Fries
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 47 min
"The Classic cheesesteak with onions and the famous cheese sauce is the best around!Chickie's & Pete's Famous Crabfries are the most iconic and always fresh! Always a 10/10!"
"I hate to admit it because for some reason, I don't want to like chickie and Petes, but I have to admit that I do. The food is consistent and delicious. At night the fish tacos they were OK. The fish was delicious. I don't know I wasn't that big of a fan, but not because of the quality or taste the fish was delicious but taco everything together just seemed dry and gummy. However, that is the first item I've gotten there that I wasn't fond of and I'm going to say it's probably because it was delivery. It's probably much better if you're there. But the crab street corn nachos absolutely delicious. So so good so much crab. And the warm lobster roll was incredible as well. The role is all nice and buttery and crispy and there is a lot of lobster on there big pieces of claw. Absolutely delicious and I was afraid to order it. Don't be afraid lol"
Crabfries
Hand tossed in our Crabfries Seasoning, a unique blend of crab spices, flavorful and savory with a little kick. Chickie's Cheese is a smooth and creamy white cheese sauce, perfect for dipping. A must-have Philly classic!
$9.84
Cheesesteak
Shaved ribeye, Cooper Sharp, with or without fried onions. Served on a Seeded Roll **If you would like a non-seeded roll, please select the Sub Steak Roll option**
$16.75
Fried Mozzarella
Seasoned & breaded mozzarella bites, homemade red sauce, finished with romano cheese
$13.03
Tenders
Golden crispy chicken, honey mustard or barbecue sauce
$12.97
TJS PIZZA

TJS PIZZA

4.8
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 36 min
15% off on $24+
"Traditional Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - Medium 14" (6 Slices) I absolutely love this restaurant. I will continue to order from here to give more positive and in depth reviews pepperoni on half of the Pizza was delicious cheese other side was delicious kudos to you."
"Traditional Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - Large 16'' (8 Slices) was really good I got a bunch of toppings added. If two things could change I would prefer a zestier/ tangy sauce with the cheese and thinner sliced pepperoncinis. I feel like the ones I got on my pizza were so thick"
Traditional Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - Large 16'' (8 Slices)
Golden crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella—simple and perfect.
$23.53
Traditional Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - Medium 14" (6 Slices)
Golden crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella—simple and perfect.
$22.61
Traditional Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - X-Large 18'' (8 Slices)
Golden crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella—simple and perfect.
$27.49
Mozzarella Sticks - 6 Pieces
Crunchy outside, stretchy cheese pull inside—served hot and melty.
$11.56
Carlucci's Express

Carlucci's Express

4.6
(4k+)
• Takeout • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"grilled Med Grilled Chicken (Web) was amazing! personally.. I chose the white sauce version and oh my goodness.. I couldn't believe how delicious it was. when they say Gourmet they mean it! it is rather pricey.. so I won't be able to eat it as much as I would like to.. but I'll definitely be back as much as I can possibly afford! everything was so fresh! it's definitely garlicky heaven! incredible job! this business knows what good pizza is!"
"I love love love Carlucci's Express! Definitely one of the best pizza places in the area. Fresh ingredients, smells good, looks good. You'll be eating with your eyes and ears before you even taste it with your tongue. Where I live at, I am literally surrounded by pizza parlors that will take me no time to get there or even walk to, but instead, I'd rather go the extra mile or send someone to go and pick me up a pie or two. I try to order once a week. Can't get it out of my system and don't want it. I hope they stay in business forever. "
Lg Pizza (Web)
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese & Caesar Dressings. Served with Fries.
$23.29
Med Pizza (Web)
Served with salad & our Homemade Bread.
$21.52
Cheesesteak (Web)
Thin crust square with Chunky Tomato, Basil & fresh Mozzarella.
$15
12 Wings (Web)
A delightful mix of Baby Romaine Leaf Lettuce & Radicchio topped with Feta Cheese, Shredded Carrots, Red Cabbage, Tomato, Olives, Roasted Peppers & Eggs with Croutons. Served with Homemade Bread.
$17.22
Purple Pizza and Grill

Purple Pizza and Grill

4.4
(1k+)
• Pizza • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 44 min
"Very flavorful, the meat was juicy, the bacon was slightly crispy and smoky flavored, The wrap was very filling. And the fries were nice too. Very good value for the price. My only critique is there could've been a little less meat and more lettuce and tomato. "
"Always great late-night go-to foods. Love the rice and beans, and the side salad is really nice--fresh cut veggies in it. Very nice for the $$ "
Gourmet Slices
Ah, the classic cheese pizza - a timeless and beloved masterpiece of Italian cuisine that captures the hearts of millions with its alluring simplicity and irresistible flavor.
$4.65
Plain cheese slice
Plain pizza is a classic and timeless delicacy that tantalizes the senses, made with red sauce that adorns its surface, made of crushed tomatoes,and fragrant herbs that elevate the flavor of the pizza to new heights.
$4.41
16” Large Neapolitan Pizza
Eight ounces of beef or chicken on a long Italian roll. Served with French fries.
$21.57
Cheesesteak
Served with tomato sauce.
$14.6
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.4
(2k+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 24 min
"Great prep !! My personal pizza was just perfect !!!"
"breadsticks were floppy & cold & not enough sauce.,pizza had like 2 pieces of pepperoni & 1 piece of pepper & onion (and they charge for each topping)"
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$8.02
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$22.72
Cheese Sticks
A side everyone can agree on! Get these cheese sticks sprinkled with flavorful Italian seasoning and a cup of our delicious marinara.
$10.82
Cheese Pizza
The classic cheese pizza, a customer favorite!
$19.8
Tommy's Tavern + Tap

Tommy's Tavern + Tap

4.6
(4k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 51 min
"Their lobster rolls are ALWAYS very good! A ton of lobster, not too much mayo, always fresh! The perfect summer sandwich - never too heavy! "
"Chicken was odd/bland. Fries were well done as requested but no seasoning. Nachos did not have enough toppings and lots of plain, uneaten chips went to waste. Also the wait was over 40 minutes to complete and the driver had to wait for at least 10 minutes to be given my food."
Penne Vodka with Chicken
House made vodka sauce with spiced grilled chicken
$24.12
Triple T's Cheeseburger
Freshly ground 10oz burger, topped with melted cheddar, tomato, red onions & lettuce on a toasted brioche bun, served with fries
$19.96
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons & shaved grana padana with our housemade caesar dressing
$20.07
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Creamy pesto, mozzarella & roasted red pepper on toasted ciabatta bread, served with fries
$19.8
Ivy Tavern & Liquor Store

Ivy Tavern & Liquor Store

4.5
(500+)
• Tapas/Small Plates • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 44 min
"Wished the soup was packaged better. Almost made a mess when it arrived. Also could you please create an arepa version without chicharrón? Don't get me wrong it was good, but I'd like a cheese arepa without chicharrón. The portion was great though, and the piece of chicken on the side was a great touch. The Sopa de Gallina / Hen Soup was amazing, so fresh."
"this was my first time having any type of venezuelan food and im so glad i picked it. right up my alley, the pancake very soft and buttery but not over saturated, the beefs was freakin perfectly seasoned, very flavorful, and the crema.. was like the cherry on top! will be back to try more!!"
Empanada Carne Mechada / Shredded Beef
Crispy fried dough sticks filled with melted cheese, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
$3.71
Empanada Pollo Mechado / Shredde chicken
Platano verde frito con carne o pollo o pernil, lechuga, tomate queso y salsa de la casa / Fried green plantain toped with beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese and homemade sauce
$3.75
Tacos de Birria / Birria tacos
Beef, Cheese, beans and Plantains
$16.82
Empanada Jamon y Queso / Ham and Cheese
Thick, tasty pancakes made from sweet corn with beef or chicken or pork and lettuce and tomato
$3.87
Bella Ciao Pizzeria

Bella Ciao Pizzeria

4.4
(90+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 9.9 mi • 45 min
"Margherita pizza was amazing. Perfect size too. Tasted gourmet."
"I've order this pie before and it was perfect but not sure what happened with this order the crust was burnt and chared. We still tried it out but the center was undercooked and to heavy on the truffle oil and garlic cream. It was inedible."
Fettuccine Alfredo
Rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with butter, garlic, and Parmesan. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
$20.55
Pepperoni 12"
Crispy pepperoni, mozzarella, house red sauce.
$17.18
Cheese 12"
Creamy tomato-vodka sauce with Parmesan and herbs. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
$18.07
Canned Soda
Crispy, golden, and made to dip. Includes ketchup or mayo.
$3
Bella Italia

Bella Italia

4.3
(10+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 10.6 mi • 44 min
Farther away
Large Cheese Pizza - 16"
Hand-tossed 16-inch pizza topped with classic melted cheese and traditional tomato sauce, cut into 8 slices.
$18.28
Creamy Potato Chicken
Creamy potato chicken soup features tender chunks of chicken and potatoes in a rich, creamy broth, typically including herbs and spices for added depth of flavor.
$7.15
Sierra Mist
Sierra Mist - 20 oz: A refreshing, caffeine-free lemon-lime soda, typically made with real sugar, offering a crisp and clean taste.
$3.3
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed with a creamy alfredo sauce, typically made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
$18.32
Brick House Tavern + Tap

Brick House Tavern + Tap

4.3
(1k+)
• Dinner • sports bars
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 51 min
"Best burger and chicken sandwich we've ever had!!!"
"I can't win here... The manager may remember me as the lady who wanted a med-rare steak and recieved 3 well done one after another. our dinner tonight? Perfect for everyone else's meal. My Seared Atlantic Salmon?🤦 so incredibly dry. Like chewing a mouthful of bonito flakes. Otherwise everything was great!"
Brick Burger Classic
The classic, double patty with American cheese, BH special sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles.
$19.54
Mozzarella Bricks
Hand cut, panko parmesan crusted, fried mozzarella & marinara.
$13.4
Apple Crumble
Granny Smith apples, Foster sauce & vanilla ice cream.
$10.45
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle & chipotle aioli
$18.13
Subway

Subway

4.6
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 41 min
"The #1 The Philly is delicious! "
"Best sandwich I've ever eaten. Amazing."
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$13.76
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.04
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.51
Pepsi®
Bold, refreshing, robust cola
$3.83
Holy Burger

Holy Burger

4.0
(100+)
• Diner • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 26 min
"VERY expensive for what you get. The fry combo is small and they only give you half size off brand cans of soda. It's such a shame because their vegan options are amazing and there's not many in the area. A few tweaks and this place would be golden."
"Burger almost 20 dollars while looking like it comes from the kids menu. The Burger itself is okay tasting. Nothing special. Definitely won't be ordering here again. The price isn't worth this"
CRISPY CHICKEN DIPPERS (SMALL)
Juicy, tender chicken dippers coated in a crispy golden breading.
$12.34
CHEESY CHICKEN CHOPPED CHEESE (ROLL-BUN)
100% CHICKEN CHOPPED ON THE GRILL WITH ONIONS AND CHEESE ON ROLL BUN WITH OUR SIGNATURE SAUCE.
$16.46
CLASSIC BURGER
Classic Cheeseburger patty, topped with American cheese, Holy Sauce, lettuce, and onion.
$13.71
MIX & MATCH SLIDERS
Can't decide? Mix and match from a variety of mouthwatering sliders
$25.89
Mario & Frank's Pizza & Subs

Mario & Frank's Pizza & Subs

4.5
(100+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 12.6 mi • 60 min
Farther away
"Don't read those negative reviews. Been ordering from here for 10 years and NEVER had any issues. Food is always fresh and the owner always went above and beyond to make sure my food was perfect!"
"Ordered Lg plain with garlic, garlic was dumped on half the pizza and was raw. Uncooked garlic made pizza taste Bitter. Curly fries were good. Mozz Sticks were not fully cooked leaving the batter not crispy"
Plain Pizza
Chunk tomato, olive oil, fresh basil.
$24.67
Cheesesteak
Served with celery sticks. *Does not include fries*
$18.64
Wings
Chicken Parmesan with choice of pasta or no pasta. Options include Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Angel Hair, Ziti, Linguine, Fettuccine, Penne. Salad and bread are included.
$17.73
Mozzarella Sticks (6)
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, provolone cheese and special Italian sauce.
$10.68
Tandoori Pizza

Tandoori Pizza

4.3
(10+)
• Fast Casual • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 45 min
Farther away
Chili Paneer
Crispy paneer, onions, bell peppers, red onions, diced tomatoes, marinated paneer, green onions & fresh cilantro
$32.64
Tandoori Chicken
Creamy garlic sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, red onions, tandoori chicken, green onions & fresh cilantro
$30.76
Chicken Tikka
Creamy garlic sauce, tandoori chicken, red onions, diced tomatoes, chicken tikka & green onions
$31.54
Shahi Paneer
Malhar sauce, bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, red onions, diced tomatoes, marinated paneer & fresh cilantro
$32.96
Wildflowers Too - 255 Route 156

Wildflowers Too - 255 Route 156

4.6
(80+)
• American • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 39 min
"Best pork chops I've ever had. They taste like they were cooked over a wood fire. Will definitely order from here again."
"I ordered a Philly steak sandwich which says it comes with cheese, onions, and peppers, but I just got bland meat on a roll."
Battered Boneless Wings
battered tenders fried to a golden crisp, then tossed in your favorite sauceserved with carrots, celery and your choice of dressing
$16.86
Sirloin Burger
mozzarella cheese and our breaded buffalo chicken blue cheese or ranch $.75 each
$19.5
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
medium shells in a cajun alfredo sauce
$19.55
Cajun Pasta
our sirloin burger topped with Case's porkroll, american cheese, lettuce, tomato and raw onions served on a toasted kaiser roll and side pickle
$24.78
Red Lobster

Red Lobster

4.3
(3k+)
• Seafood • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 12.7 mi • 64 min
Farther away
"Omg, the coconut Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Appetizer was fabulous! Plenty and Fresh coconut! The fish New! Lobster & Shrimp Tacos awesome. So flavorful and fresh ingriedents. "
"The Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp arrived hot and crunchy. There were a lot of shrimp and the baked potato was done just right. I would order again. The Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits® are alwaya delicious"
Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
Shrimp in a house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 930 Cal
$25.27
Create Your Own Ultimate Feast®
Choose 2 Premium and 2 Classic selections. Served with your choice of two sides. 960 Cal - 2100 Cal
$58.16
Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo
Spicy chicken in our house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 1060 Cal
$24.15
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
Signature seafood topping and Monterey Jack cheese. 360 Cal
$14.73
Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

4.2
(7k+)
• Desserts • Lemonade
$0 delivery fee • 11.8 mi • 55 min
Farther away
"Got the house sampler with the mango habanero boneless wings. It was delicious . If you like super spicy food that's the flavor to pick."
"The chicken sandwich was just ok. Small for an adult and a little chewy. Should have been recommended for kids. Fries were great as they always are."
Boneless Wings
Boneless wings hand-spun in your choice of sauces and dry rubs from sweet to spicy and everything in between.
$18.18
Bone-In Wings
Traditional, bone-in wings hand-spun in your choice of sauces and dry rubs from sweet to spicy and everything in between. A classic that never fails to satisfy.
$24.38
20 Boneless Wings + Fries
20 boneless wings hand-spun in your choice of sauces and dry rubs, from sweet to spicy and everything in between. Served with crispy-battered French fries. The ultimate 20-wing deal for game day, family night, or feeding a hungry crew.
$21.67
All-American Cheeseburger
Two hand-smashed patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, and mayo on a soft challah bun, served with crispy-battered French fries. The all-American cheeseburger, done B-Dubs-style.
$16.79

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