2013 Restaurant (Suburbs)
Zeppoli
Chef Joey Baldinos love letter to jumped-up classic Italian is a wonder on many levels. The food is brilliant (particularly the antipasti, with flavors so vivid it should come with a passport stamp). The service is smooth; the Sicilian focus is smart. But whats most amazing is that in a city so dedicated to Italian food, you occasionally have to go across the bridge to find it done this well.
618 Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08107; 856-854-2670; zeppolirestaurant.com