Acclaimed Lillo's Tomato Pies Opens New Location in Gloucester City

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Lillo's Tomato Pies, a beloved restaurant in Hainesport, New Jersey, known for its cheesesteaks and Trenton-style tomato pies, is opening a second location in Gloucester City this Sunday, coinciding with the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade. The new eatery will have a limited menu, serving only 200 tomato pies and 400 cheesesteaks, along with fries, and will offer a selection of drafts, shots, light mixed drinks, and canned beverages.

Why it matters

The opening of Lillo's second location is an exciting development for the Gloucester City community, as it brings a beloved regional specialty restaurant to the area and adds to the city's growing food and beverage scene. The timing of the opening, coinciding with the St. Patrick's Day Parade, also presents an opportunity for the restaurant to capitalize on increased foot traffic and community engagement.

The details

Lillo's Tomato Pies has been in the works for over a year, and the new Gloucester City location will feature a limited menu focused on the restaurant's signature items - 200 tomato pies and 400 cheesesteaks, along with fries. The bar will offer a selection of drafts, shots, light mixed drinks, and canned beverages. The new restaurant will be located at 157 S Burlington St. in Gloucester City.

• Lillo's Tomato Pies has been in the works for more than a year.
• The new Gloucester City location will open this Sunday, March 17, 2026, coinciding with the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

What’s next

The new Lillo's Tomato Pies location in Gloucester City will open this Sunday, March 17, 2026, coinciding with the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.