Open since the mid-’70s, this wood-paneled gem was one of the first to bring sushi to the region. A regular James Beard Award nominee, Sagami is still providing some of the freshest raw seafood magic. Chef Shigeru Fukuyoshi’s stellar seasonal chirashi and sashimi has become a regional treasure and is as delicious as it is beautiful. Reservations are encouraged.

Rogelio Garcia and his family bring Puebla to Collingswood in this laid-back spot decorated with potted palms and cool white tile. The fact that he’s both local and self-taught makes even more lovable. Garcia’s enchiladas run the gamut, from his signature tres moles to rib-eye with spicy green sauce. Taco Tuesdays mean deals on barbacoa, chorizo, and the rest. Be sure to bring your own tequila to pair with the house mix.

Vegetarians and omnivores both feel the love at this modern Indian restaurant led by accomplished Chef Vipul Bhasin. His muse is the county’s unique regional cooking, from the chicken Chettinad with black pepper heat to Punjabi goat curry. Indian classics like the chicken tikka makhani with garlic naan are hard to beat. Open for indoor dining and takeout.

The Collingswood outpost of Philly-born bruncherie Sabrina’s is as popular as its city sisters, with a brunch-centric menu for mimosa-sipping patrons. Stuffed challah French toast is a go-to if you can take it slow afterward, or there are plenty of veggie choices if you want to keep things light and bright. Open for indoor and outdoor seating.

The lure of Dominic and Lindsay Piperno’s destination restaurant isn’t just the open kitchen, where flames dance. It’s the synergy of a team that works together like family to execute an ambitious new American menu with old-school accents. For an appetizer, start with Hearthside’s wagyu beef carpaccio or aromatic charred gulf prawns. Take your pick from the tight homemade pasta selection before getting to that fire for the coffee rubbed pork chop, or splurge on the dry aged porterhouse. Hearthside’s modern cuisine and impeccable service remain a shining highlight in downtown Collingswood. Reservations are for indoor dining only, while outdoor seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Sahar Soleymani’s bright and casual Venezuleun restaurant pays homage to her family roots, serving up authentic cuisine like fluffy corn arepas stuffed with shredded chicken and empanadas with cilantro mojo. Try the loaded yuca fries and specials like the Mexican street corn, but make sure to save room for a homemade churro. Order online for a speedy pickup.

After Tony and Patricia Massoud’s Porch and Proper was forced to close when the pandemic hit, they pivoted and decided to revitalize their establishment into something new. Now serving the Lebanese cuisine of the Massoud’s family heritage, Li Beirut is a fine addition to the evolving Collingswood food scene. Try a variety of hot or cold mezza before grilled lamb chops or baked fish in tahini sauce. The Lebanese cotton candy is a crowd favorite as well. Reservations are recommended.

When he’s not at Palizzi Social Club in South Philly, Joey Baldino honors the Sicilian side of his family tree at this Jersey BYOB. In the small, casual-but-chic space, it’s tough to stray from the Sicilian fisherman stew — pops of fennel and saffron evoke the island’s status as a culinary crossroads. Yet there’s reason to wander. Panzanella Catania leaves you wondering where salad capers and anchovies have been all your life. Tagliatelli al limone is next-level-good when topped with bottarga. For dessert, the zeppoli Siciliano are perfect. Reservations are necessary.

It can be hard to come by good soul food in the ‘burbs, but Aunt Berta’s kitchen has been providing the staples to the hungry masses for years now. The famous Jenna turkey wings, baked with cajun spices, are the favorite here, but don’t sleep on the fried fish and grits platters. Authentic sides are plentiful as well: think collard greens, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and much more. Takeout and delivery are available.

Arnab Maitra refined his pizza-making skills for years at Philly restaurants Osteria and Pizzeria Vetri, and now he’s brought his talents to Haddonfield. The style is classic Neapolitan twelve-inch pies wood-fired in the massive oven that dominates the restaurant. You can’t go wrong with any of the pizzas, be it a white pie with arugula and massive slices of shaved prosciutto, or the Pepper-Jawni, a perfect pepperoni and cheese pizza garnished with Sicilian oregano and Calabrian chili.  Be sure to order in advance and early — they routinely sell out while the night is young.

Right in the heart of Haddonfield is The Little Hen, the perfect French BYO that every downtown needs. The vibe is cozy and casual, the ideal atmosphere whether you’re dining on a big French classic like coq au vin or craving a good cheese plate with olives. Other staples include the always delicious escargots in garlic-herb butter, crispy frog legs, and duck frites.