Whenever I’ve driven past Palombo’s Italian Restaurant in Jackson Township, the parking lot has been full. No matter the day of the week, or time of day. I decided it was time to meet a friend for dinner and explore this popular spot. My friend Nicole and I visited on a Wednesday evening without a reservation. The restaurant was already half full, and there was a steady flow of diners behind us.

Palombo’s, originally the Zimber Inn from the early 1900s, was purchased in 1979 by Tony Palombo. He and his family extensively renovated the kitchen, dining rooms, bar area and patio, rebranding it as Palombo’s.