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Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering – Princeton
Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering – Princeton

Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering – Princeton Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.gennaros-princeton.com
  • Email: gennarosprinceton@yahoo.com
  • Phone: (609) 497-2774
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm;

    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm,

    Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm,

    Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm,

    Monday: CLOSED
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Ben Brault
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: BYO Liquor, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Catering: Gennaro�s Catering Service is a full service catering company. Located in Princeton, NJ. Gennaro has been serving New Jersey since 1976. We Specializing in Corporate Events, Weddings, and Special Event catering. We offer off site-catering from your favorite reception location to private parties to your back yard event. If you are planning an Elegant Plated dinner, Wedding buffet, Rehearsal dinner, Employee appreciation dinner, or any Size Corporate function. Gennaro's Catering helps make your event special.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Cherry Hill Rd.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Free parking in parking lot.
A word from Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering – Princeton
At Gennaro's Italian Restaurant in Princeton NJ, we bring a fresh approach to casual fine dining, which results in a warm, intimate, inviting atmosphere. We focus our time and energy into the quality of our products and our relationships with our guests.
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "We live close to Gennaro's and go there frequently. It seems every time we go we see friends eating there and for good reason. The food is excellent and the service couldn't be more friendly and competent. We love that it's a BYO. We haven't used them for catering personally, but have been to events that they have catered and they do a great job at that too."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "One of the nicer but unpretentious Italian restaurants in Princeton. Service is friendly, efficient and helpful. Try their signature salad. I had the special of the day dish,very fresh cod in a nice sauce over pasta. I asked the server to make the dish spicy and it was delicious!"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "We have been going to Gennaro's for many years, and the quality of the food remains much better than the average Naples-based cuisine that's prevalent. The sauces are flavorful, the wait staff is accommodating (albeit a bit slow at times), and the owner is very congenial. They still make a top-notch veal chop, their bolognese sauce is top-notch, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. There are a number of items that need to be re-worked, modernized, and refreshed, including their salads and appetizers - they're not bad, they're just not interesting. It's a BYOB, which is a wonderful thing."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Portions were small and my wife's veal special was tough and tasteless. While I was waiting for my wife while leaving my waitress and the man I assumed was the owner came over to me and asked if I had a reservation ??? Not very observant."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "I was hesitant to try once I saw it was in a little strip mall. I pictured a pizza place with a dining section. I was wrong! Food was excellent. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Servers, both of them were awesome!! Recommended dishes to go with the wine we brought with us. Sat in back section, just 2 of us, so it was quieter and so relaxing. Front section was a bit louder bit I instantly thought it would be great to come back with a group. We will be back!!! I can't believe we hadn't been there before! Appetizers, entree and dessert.... All excellent!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My wife and I tried Gennaro's for the first time last Saturday night. We chose this as our Valentines dimmer since we never eat out on February 14th for obvious reason. We were seated in a rear section of the restaurants (the thirties) and it was cozy, comfortable and quiet. The service was excellent (Thanks Gina) and the owner made the rounds and made us feel very welcome. The food was outstanding. I had the scallops over a nice risotto which was flavorful and not overly creamy. It was delicious! My wife had the veal and eggplant dish which she devoured. The desserts were very good too - creme brulee was awesome. We had a nice leisurely dinner that made for a wonderful Valentines Day celebration."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Stopped by one night as we've heard a lot of good things about the place. The food is rustic Italian and the portions size is generous. I felt that some of the food lacked a bit of flavor compared to other items on the same plate. The only major issue I had is the level of noise. It reall is difficult to hear those tat your table sometimes, as the conversations around you really do reverberate off the walls. I wasnt expecting 'quiet', but I really dont like screaming to those at my table. We'll likely try it again, as the food was really good and its a BYO."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "The service was excellent and the food was wonderful. Our party had sea bass, eggplant rollatini and eggplant parmesan, everyone enjoyed their dinner. I would definitely go back."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Went with my son and we both enjoyed the food. Really good stuff! The service was fast and friendly. I rate the overall experience very good and as an added feature, there was live music."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "I won't go into detail on the entree that I had ...Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops and Zucchini Squash cubes..which I thought I would pick out because they are a veggie... : ) over risotto, but I will tell you this...it was one of the top five entrees I have ever eaten (48 years old). EVER. It was a special and so good, I was taking the smallest amounts on my fork to make it last longer. The service was very friendly and we felt at home from the moment we were seated. Everyone loved their entrees as well and the apps were fantastic. The prices run from $26-$36 on the menu when we went, but worth every penny, considering what you get elsewhere for only slightly less. Don't underestimate this gem of a restaurant."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "We took some visitors to dinner and it was great. We all ordered a variety of dishes and all were delicious. Even the leftovers were tasty the next day. I personally recommend the lobster ravioli. Wonderful."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "happened to find restaurant on tripadvisor. salads and desserts were outstanding. try the flour-less chocolate torte. 3 out of 4 of us loved their dinners; staff- Gina and I believe the owner were great, very friendly. gluten free pasta available."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The food was very good. We have eaten here quite a few times and the food is always very good and we always have an enjoyable meal."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "A nice atmosphere with great food and exceptional service. Definitely will be back again and again."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "We tried this restaurant for the first time Saturday night. We were greeted pleasantly as if they were happy we were there and seated promptly.We were a little late due to the weather and told them we had to be at the theater at a certain time. They made sure we were served in time to get there. The food was absolutely delicous. There were 5 of us and everyone loved their dish! The salad were also a highlight and could be split. The servers were super nice and made this visit a pleasure. We did not have time for dessert, but will definitely be back here again."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "Gennaro's has become one of our favorite restaurants. The ambience, food and service are awesome. We have been here many times and are always completely satisfied."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "After a pleasant Sunday afternoon out, we stopped in at Gennaro's for an early dinner. We had heard of the restaurant from a friend who had given it high marks. We were not disappointed. I led off with the Frito Misto which was an excellent combination of shrimp and calamari. Not overly breaded and cooked to perfection. I then had the special Strip Steak which you could cut with a fork and the accompanying side of brocoli rob was oustanding. My wife had the bolognese and the noodles were light and cooked to just right. The sauce (gravy?) was delicious as well. Our server was terrific. An unexpected Sunday night delight!!"
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "We went to this restaurant a couple of years ago.the food was different then. The food was fair, and the service was very good."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "I'm a foodie, and an excellent cook. Yet dining at Gennaro's is humbling. Chef Ben and his staff just do amazing things to ingredients, presenting dish after dish of food that surpasses not only expectations but memory. Every return to Gennaro's we're reminded again of why it's always so satisfying. There's nothing worse than getting your hopes up for a great meal, only to find the food lackluster and disappointing. Our experience here is the opposite: we're amazed at how good food can taste when done right. Whether it's a simple spinach salad, the Greens Gennaro, for merely the house baked bread served piping hot (great with the rosemary and pepper infused olive oil!), your taste buds begin the evening dancing. Go Eat Enjoy!"
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "Food was great. Waitress very helpful. Service got off to a slow start, but waitress made up for it once we got service. Liked the byob. Waitress offered items/variations not on menu"
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "BYOB is a big advantage, nice interior, friendly service but so-so food. Overpriced for the quality of food they got."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "Byob and then order some fantastic food. We started with the Utica greens which had a kick to them. There weren't a ton of them so one to two people could eat them. My daughter had the bolognaise, husband had the fillet & potaotos, and I had the veal. We couldn't decide which was the best as they were all so fantastic. Make sure you save room for the gelato. It can't be missed."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
  • "We have always had a fabulous meal at Gennaro's. We found this restaurant about a year ago and have enjoyed our many visits there. The food is outstanding and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful."
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "We were greeted by the owner who was very friendly and gracious. Our waitress Gina was a gem. When we asked for something that wasn't on the menu, the chef was more than willing to make it for us. The appetizers, entrees and desserts were out of this world."
    Dined on 9/26/2013
  • "Previous reviews gave 4 stars or better, so we decided to try it. I had the Caesar salad; the dressing was overdone and much too creamy. Service was very friendly but a little slow. I had one of the chef's 'specials': the short ribs. I've had them before at other restaurants and have made them at home. These were very stringy, which can be a problem with this cut unless they are cooked properly. The sauce was very tasty, but too thick and gluey. My husband had veal parmesan. He doesn't often leave anything. This time he left one of the 2 pieces. I cook better Italian at home."
    Dined on 9/22/2013
  • "Food had a lovely, fresh, light touch - something that's hard to achieve in Italian food without losing its "Italianess" The chef , a very pleasant young man who seems devoted to his work, came out to chat with us and make suggestions. I thought the Eggplant entrée and the Tiramisu were knockouts. An added bonus for me was the background music of the big band swing era."
    Dined on 9/25/2013
  • "We ate at Gennaro's for my wife's birthday, and all four of us enjoyed our appetizers and our entrees. Portion size was okay, not too small and certainly not too big. Gennaro's is BYOB, and the bill for a party of four, including two appetizers and dessert, was around $210. While I liked the restaurant, I think I can get a meal that's just as good, and alot less money, outside of Princeton (Hamilton or Lawrenceville)."
    Dined on 9/20/2013
  • "Only 1 server that night. We were ignored for almost 15 minutes before we even got bread and water. Service improved after that."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "Have been meaning to try Genarro's for a long time - wish we had not waited so long! Food was fresh and delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. We will definitely return."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "The service, food and presentation of the food were great. We will be going to this great restaurant again soon!"
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "Wonderful food and service. Authentic Italian. BYOB."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "It was a very enjoyable dinner. Papardelle was a great choice, as well as the gazpacho soup (very fresh tomatos; the server pointed out the window to the plants). Certainly is a place to come back to for another meal."
    Dined on 9/2/2013
  • "The food was great! We went in with very low expectations - it looked like a typical place in a strip mall, but everything was very well prepared and with fresh ingredients. Friendly but unobtrusive service. Delicious limoncello ice cream!"
    Dined on 9/1/2013
  • "Excellent. Service was extraordinary and food to match. A totally delicious dining experience."
    Dined on 8/27/2013
  • "We had a special dinner for the family before they were off to college again. Gennaro's has a new menu and some of the new dishes were extraordinary. The service is always outstanding..makes you feel like you're eating in your own home."
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "first time I've been there. expensive. food good. service very good. ambiance zero. not my cup of tea."
    Dined on 8/11/2013
  • "Our daughter was graduating from Princeton, so we needed a restaurant for her celebratory dinner. The problem: only so many seriously good restaurants in the area. My daughter asked around; the overwhelming consensus was this great Italian gem. The food was marvelous: fresh ingredients, well-seasoned, cooked perfectly, correct portions, balanced, beautiful plating (one thing they didn't do -- they didn't stack the protein, carb & vegetable like some bad club sandwich ala Bobby Flay -- I hate that...). Save room for the limoncello creme dessert. The wait staff was attentive, knowledgeable & sublime. One note: this is a BYOB restaurant -- bring your favorite bottle of wine, hand it to the staff upon seating and enjoy the experience."
    Dined on 6/6/2013
  • "Outstanding service by a very knowledgeable waitress. Food was delicious. Nice variation on the tartuffo dessert. Instead of the usual hard cover over the ice cream filling it was a delicious powdered dark chocolate. Salad was large and we said we would share it. The kitchen thoughtfully split it for us."
    Dined on 6/28/2013
  • "Don't let the location fool you. Once you step into the restaurant, you are immediately relaxed and treated to some of the most delicious Italian food I've ever tasted. I am not a dessert-person, but the Panna Cotta was to die for! Highly recommend!"
    Dined on 6/12/2013
  • "Gennaro's is one of the best Italian Restaurants in the Princeton area. The Owner is a charming gentleman who makes everyone "at home". The menu could use more diversity, but the food & atmoshere is excellent."
    Dined on 5/24/2013
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