Locally Owned Restaurants in Riverside, New Jersey

Angelo's Pizza and Ristorante, "family owned and operated for over 25 years" wants you to know "Our food is freshly prepared daily, including our homemade pizza dough." Pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, basic pasta and a small variety of salads line the menu. Assorted pizza toppings include garlic, sweet peppers and broccoli. Plenty for vegetarians to eat and the food is economically priced. Angelo's Pizza and Ristorante opens Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. And Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., 878 Union Mill Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ, (856) 778-7222, angelospizza.biz.

Experience affordable fine dining and drink opulent martinis into the wee hours of the morning at Café Madison. South Jersey Magazine Best of the Best 2008 said, "Four words: Dramatic Waterfall Martini Bar." The menu is inspired by seasonally available ingredients. Start your meal with the Pepper Crusted Dry Aged Filet of Beef appetizer, indulge in the decadently creamy Nantucket Lobster Bisque and eat a guilt-free entree of Free Range Organic Chicken Diane. Upscale bar fare includes Kobe Sliders and Escargot en Croute. Café Madison serves dinner Tuesday thru Thursday 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday 6 p.m. to midnight and Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight, 33 Lafayette St, Riverside, NJ 08075, (856) 764-8944, cafemadison.com.

For "homemade dishes, dough, sauces, with fresh ingredients and herbs", treat yourself to an Italian meal at Francesco's Cafe. This family owned restaurant boasts, "Our prices are the best around!" The interior is casual neighborhood pizza joint décor, but features live plants. Pizza, burgers, hot sandwiches and cold deli selections adorn the menu. Whole wheat pizza crust is available and vegetarian gourmet toppings include eggplant, ricotta and pineapple. Francesco's Cafe & Restaurant in Riverside, New Jersey opens Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Monday thru Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to midnight, 228 S Pavilion Ave, Riverside, NJ 08075, (856) 461-3036, francescos-cafe.com.

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