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Vidalia Restaurant
Vidalia Restaurant

Vidalia Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.eatatvidalia.com/
  • Email: vidaliarestaurant@gmail.com
  • Phone: (609) 896-4444
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm;
    Monday: Closed: Will open for parties of 20 or more.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian, Organic
  • Executive Chef: Salvatore Scarlata
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Private Room, Takeout
  • Catering: We are happy to host events in our restaurant during normal business as well as off hours. The restaurant holds 48 people comfortably and our outdoor dining area will hold 50 people as well. We be happy to provide a great custom family style meal for your event or your guests can order a la carte from our menu.
    No matter what the event is, we feel confident we can provide you with a warm and wonderful dining experience with great food and great service.
    We also cater off site events and will be happy to provide you with any information you need about our catering menu.
  • Private Party Facilities: You may rent the restaurant for private events or outside dining. We are closed on Monday, but we will gladly open for you if the party consist of 20 or more. Lunch or Dinner. Please call for details or email at vidaliarestaurant@gmail.com
  • Private Party Contact: Salvatore (609) 896-4444
  • Entertainment: Al Fresco Dining with entertainment, weather permitting and Wine Tastings and outdoor fireplace

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 206 or Gordon Ave.
  • Public Transit: 10 minutes from Hamilton train station and 5 minutes from 295 North or South.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Free Parking with no meters.
A word from Vidalia Restaurant
Welcome to Vidalia, Lawrenceville premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Vidalia aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests’ every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering… the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of Authentic Italian specialties. Treat your guests to an evening that they won't soon forget. The professional and friendly staff at Vidalia looks forward to making your next dining experience truly unforgettable with pleasant dining and superb cuisine.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
Diner Reviews
  • "This was my first time here, so I base this on one visit. This little place is charming..small dining room, but not cramped or stuffy. Our server was friendly and attentive. Since this is a BYOB establishment, we brought our own wine. I ordered duck with mashed sweet potato & my partner got "lover's scallops" which were tender and flavorful. We were both happy with our food. Overall, this place is romantic with good French influenced food. Tucked away in the little town of Lawrenceville, I hear they have tables outside when it's nice out."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "As you enter this little gem, you get the feeling of energy. Service was great, food was great and for such a small place, the noise level wasn't so bad. Only negative was the bread they serve. It was dried up garlic toast. That surely wouldn't stop me from coming back."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Made an excellent dinner on the duck special. It has been a special several times over the past few weeks, but this was the first time that I tried it. Glad I did; it was delicious!"
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "First time diners, and we were very impressed. Everything was superb ! Total 10 restaurant . Is on our new favorite restaurant list."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Wonderful little neighborhood place with excellent and varied menu. Delicious chef specials and lovely patio in warmer months. Limited seating inside so be sure to make reservations, BYOB."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "My girlfriends and I went on a weeknight and we had a very good meal. The service was great and we stayed a long time and never felt pressured to leave. We would definitely go back."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "I have had so many wonderful meals at Vidalia; the quality is very high, as is the creativity of the recipes. One of the very best of very many BYOB, Italian restaurants in the Princeton area."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "What can I say. Sal always comes through whether we order from the menu or specials. Service is always wonderful and professional. It has been, since the first time we spent there, been our favorite."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Cozy, friendly and excellent food but please don't tell anybody!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I was told by friends, that this restaurant was good. Well it was very good and will be returning in the future. Our waiter was very knowledgeable with the menu and wewe was very pleased with his service."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Busy night -- very efficient service. Food was OK but have had better there. They were out of chocolate desserts. Lovers Scallops was good except tomatoes were not quite ripe and too much dressing on the salad. The meal was not hot."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I met two friends at Vidalia the other evening. Had not seen one friend in years - even longer since I had dined at Vidalia. It was a lovely evening. The food was excellent, service attentive and friendly but not intrusive and the atmosphere was cozy and attractive This really is a little gem,"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "The meal was excellent, the tables are close together and when our server described specials, my wife and me, both ordered one. Since the tables are close together we overheard our server describing specials and realized he neglected to tell us about a duck special which I would have ordered had I known about it. a small oversight and the food was excellent just the same. FYI: this is a BYOB establishment."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "I have reviewed this restaurant before and it continues to satisfy. This neighborhood gem is our new local favorite since we moved to Lawrenceville last year and the food and service continue to be amazing. We usually do not go on a Saturday night but this time we did with another couple. The restaurant seating was tight and crowded and had a noisy energy that was fine for a foursome but a romantic couple would have been challenged to have a quiet conversation. But the vibe was great. And the food and service more than make up for the crowding. I suggest going on a week night to fully enjoy this gem."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Three of the four of us had the salmon (with capers in whie wine) and thought it was among the best we'd ever had."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "We went for a work-related dinner. The food was excellent at this small, local BYOB Italian restaurant. A little on the expensive side, but we knew that going in. I had the duck, and it was the best I'd had to this point. The service was great, and no one had any complaints."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "This was an excellent dinner from the sausage escarole soup to the chicken scarpiello. I have had both on many occasions and have always found them to be outstanding."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "My husband and I decided to spend Christmas Eve alone and chose to visit Vidalia. We couldn't have picked a more perfect venue! The restaurant was crowded, but the clientele were in the holiday spirit, which added to the ambience. Our server was outstanding--the best I can recall--and our food was exceptional! We decided that night to make reservations for next Christmas Eve, but will likely visit Vidalia multiple times between now and then."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "This was our first time at Vidalia, and it was recommended to us by a friend. My husband and I went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We loved it...the food was amazing and the service wonderful! Definitely plan to go back!"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "My husband and I recently celebrated a wedding anniversary at Vidalia's. When I made the reservation through Open Table, I indicated the special occasion and requested a table by the window. When we arrived, the table was ready but no one mentioned our anniversary. After a fabulous dinner, complete with endless garlic bread that was out of this world, we were completely surprised when the server brought over a tiramisu dissert on a plate with "happy anniversary" written in frosting! So unexpected and sweet...a perfect ending to our beautiful evening!"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Very nice dinner, good food, just wish we new it was BYOB"
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "First time at this neighborhood gem. Small but cozy. We were in the area for a doctor's appointment and decided to try a new place for lunch after the appointment. Excellent food. Owner/chef visited every table to check on everything. Owner was polite, warm and friendly. We will definitely dine here again."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "I enjoyed an outstanding lunch. This is a great, little restauant that I have always found to be dependable with both food and service."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Vidalia has become an annual tradition during the Christmas Holidays since we first stumbled upon it 5 years ago. It's well worth travelling an hour one way. The traditional Italian food is exquisite. Our waitress highly recommend the duck special of the evening - it was truly amazing - cooked to perfection. If it hadn't been so highly recommended I would not have stepped out of my comfort zone. Looking forward to returning sooner rather than later."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "The food here varies from good to very good, as does the friendly service. A recent beet salad was excellent, as was the onion soup, while trout was tasty but overcooked. It can get very noisy in such close quarters, especially if one patron is very loud."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Our dinner was absolutely wonderful. Our server Meghan was equally wonderful and a visit to our table by Sales was delightful. Our new favorite place to dine. Jim and Randi"
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "We have recently returned to Vidalia after many years absence. No reason, just seems to have happended that way. In the last month we have eaten there twice and the food both times has been delicious. The New Year's prix fixe meal was nicely prepared without the usual heavy upcharges. Four courses for $69 per person was very reasonable in the context of the high quality food, nice presentation and very ample portion sizes. In short, we now have a new favorite and are kicking ourselves for the lost years of high quality dining that we have missed."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "chef came to out table and welcomed us. served us a special appetizer (gratis) and came to table after meal with a cordial and thank you. and food was great...everything we ordered was delicious."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Easy to miss it but don't. This truly is a neighborhood gem in Lawrenceville. This quaint restaurant has incredibly tasty Italian dishes, excellent and friendly service and very reasonable prices. I cannot believe that I have waited this long to try it."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Really liked this place. It's a quaint little Restaraunt with a pleasant wait staff serving above average food. We had the Calamari appetizer which was delicious. It was very lightly fried and not chewy at all. The filet was tender and cooked to perfection (med rare). The sacchetini pasta was also dynamite. Since this place is very small, and the tables are so close, my only recommendation would be to dim the lighting a bit. It's just a tad too bright in there. If you're looking for a nice little BYOB try Vidalia."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Lunch ( as in this case ) or dinner, this is a place to experience exceptionally good food. Just when I think I've been to great Italian restaurants, I dine here and it hits me just how special Vidalia really is."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this BYOB restaurant. It is a small, cozy Italian restaurant off the main street in Lawrenceville, NJ nicely decorated for the holiday season. I had the stuffed Pork Loin special and my husband had the Cannelloni. Both were delicious; a bit spicy for our taste but the restaurant is called 'Vidalia' so you can expect that the selections may be slightly zesty. Chef Salvatore's wife visited every table throughout the evening to be sure that the customers were happy with their selections and with the service. Their web site is a pleasant surprise, playing Italian music as you are exploring the information; nice touch! We will definitely return if we are in the neighborhood again and will recommend to friends."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We have been coming here for special occasions(birthdays, holidays, anniversaries) and have never been disappointed with the food or service. Our waiter was very attentive and informative about the menu. As usual, the food we ordered was excellent. We started out with the fried calamari which is always are favorite appetizer. The rainbow trout with shrimp special was seasoned to perfection, and the shrimp was moist and tasty. My daughter had stuff (mushroom) homemade gnocchi's, quite delicious. My son's favorite was the Duck special, which he always orders. I can go on with the other meals but you should experience it yourselves. Ps try the Chocolate soufflé for dessert!"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "We had lunch there the Friday before Xmas, and there were three parties in the very small space, so it was so noisy we couldn't talk. But given the strain on them, the service was very good, and friendly; they were attentive to our special requests (gluten-free), and the food was presented nicely and was delicious."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "This is a small intimate restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. Last evening I had the Capesante (scallops topped with vermouth cream sauce, and served with risotto and sauteed spinach.It was delicious! My friend ordered the Veal Saltimbocca and loved it. We began our dinner with salad and ended with Tiramisu. (my favorite dessert here.) What a great way to begin the week-end!"
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Best duck ever! Cooked and served by very friendly professionals."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "The food was fine not great. Had the tilapia and the coating was very mushy. Salads were average. For $50 pp it should have been better. Nice atmosphere and service."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "My wife and I moved to the area earlier this year and were hoping to find a new favorite restaurant (BYO) that would be our go to place. We found it at Vidalia and have become regulars. The food is outstanding and reasonably priced, especial against other local restaurants with lesser quality food and service. This is our new favorite in the Lawrenceville area and the owner makes us feel welcome every time we dine there.....and don't miss the Onion Soup!"
    Dined on 12/8/2013
  • "Vidalia is simply one of the best BYOB resataurants in Cental Jersey, and having the opportunity to dine here a few times a month is a constant treat."
    Dined on 11/21/2013
  • "This restaurant is outstanding as always-the food is fresh and delicious and the service is always excellent! My (not me) group was new to Vidalia's but they will sure to return. I look forward to my next visit too!"
    Dined on 11/20/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
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  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Italian
  • Neighborhood Gem
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