La Mezzaluna

Name: La Mezzaluna
Address: 25 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United States, 8542
Telephone: (609) 688-8515
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1569 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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La Mezzaluna is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of downtown Princeton, NJ. We are your premier choice for exquisite dining and service. Using the finest and freshest seasonal local ingredients, our menu has earned its reputation for mouth-watering regional Italian cuisine and flavors.

We have been in Princeton for over 15 years and our food is adored by both locals and tourists alike. Our menu changes seasonally and we offer special dishes during major holidays.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 688-8515

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 688-8515
Website
http://www.lamezzaluna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Moriello
Catering
We can cater parties of all sizes up to 200 people. Consider us for your next birthday, anniversary party or graduation!
Private party facilities
The restaurant is available for private parties from 30 - 70 people.
Private party contact
Michael Moriello: (609) 688-8515

Location
25 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 8542
Neighborhood
Princeton
Cross street
Nassau Street
Parking details
There is a parking garage located around the corner from the restaurant on Spring Street. Street parking is available on Witherspoon Street and there is a metered lot next to the restaurant.
Public transit
NJ Transit trains stop at Princeton Junction and use a shuttle service to the Dinky station in downtown Princeton. You can also get to Princeton via the NJ Transit Bus service with any of the following routes: #600, #605, #606. Additionally there is the FreeB service from Princeton station (Dinky) around the town of Princeton.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$16.00
Served with a touch of balsamic glaze and marinara sauce
Arancini$12.00
Homemade rice balls filled with mozzarella and peas served with marinara sauce
Grill Octopus$18.00
Cherry tomatoes, cannellini beans and baby spinach
Eggplant Rollantini$12.00
Stuffed with ricotta and topped with mozzarella served in a tomato basil sauce

Insalata

Tuna$16.00
Peppercorn encrusted sushi grade tuna served over baby spinach with lemon vinaigrette dressing
Organic Greens$10.00
Gorgonzola cheese, grape tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette
- With Grilled Chicken$13.00
- With Grilled Shrimp$15.00
Warm Braised Duck$14.00
Seasoned duck with crisp goat cheese, butter lettuce, toasted almonds with agro dolce vinaigrette
Steak$16.00
N.Y. strip steak served over baby spinach with caramelized walnuts and a lemon vinaigrette
Caesar$10.00
Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons in a home made parmiggiano Reggiano Caesar dressing
- With Grilled Chicken$13.00
- With Grilled Shrimp$15.00

Pasta

Linguini Seafood$22.00
Clams, mussels, bay scallops, calamari and rock shrimp in a marinara sauce
Penne$16.00
Italian eggplant, sweet red peppers, caramelized shallots in a fresh Tomato basil sauce with mozzarella cheese
Linguini Bolognese$16.00
Ground Angus beef slow cooked in a ragout` sauce
Rigatoni$17.00
Shallots, grape tomatoes and vodka finished in a blush cream sauce

Mr. Rogers' Menu

Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Kindness Project helps deliver meals directly to Princeton families in need. By ordering one of these meals it will be included on your bill and the food will be sent to a family here in town that needs it. We thank you so much for the support!

Mr. Rogers' Calamari$12.00
This meal will be sent to someone in need. We thank you for supporting this volunteer program
Mr. Rogers' Chicken Parmiggiana$20.00
This meal will be sent to someone in need. We thank you for supporting this volunteer program

Risotto

Alysa`s Risotto$15.00
A Vegan, Vegetarian and a Gluten Free risotto with wild mushrooms, grape tomatoes and baby spinach
Chicken & Sausage Risotto$17.00
Wild mushrooms, green peas, grape tomatoes in a Demi-glace sauce

Secondi

Chicken Parmiggiana$16.00
With Linguini pasta
Chicken and Sausage Marsala$18.00
With sweet Italian sausage, Portabella mushrooms, roasted potatoes, and red peppers in Marsala sauce
Chicken al Vino Bianco$17.00
Served with wild mushrooms, artichokes hearts, baby spinach, and grape tomatoes in white wine garlic sauce
Hazelnut and Walnut Encrusted Rack of Lamb$25.00
Served with vegetables and potatoes finished in a Demi-glace sauce
Branzino Fillet$19.00
Broiled and served with a creamy lobster risotto topped with tomato bruschetta
Swordfish$19.00
Grilled and served over linguini with cherry tomato, green olives, in a spicy marinara sauce

Sandwiches

Served with side of homemade fries or salad

Eggplant Parmiggiana$12.00
With marinara and mozzarella
Steak$16.00
Grilled and topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese
Grilled Chicken$13.00
Fresh mozzarella, Imported prosciutto di Parma and pesto
Caprese$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, red roasted peppers and basil

Bibite

Sparkling and Still Water$9.00
Pepsi Cola$4.50
Diet Pepsi$4.50
Lemonade$4.50
Sierra Mist$4.50
Unsweetened Iced Tea$4.50
San Pellegrino Aranciata$4.50
Juices$4.50
Cranberry, Apple or Orange

What 1,569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

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Bobby
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Mezzaluna is a classic trattoria with excellent food and unpretentious comfortable environment. Selections range from simple fare to quite provocative as you like
PA
PaulaA
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love La Mezzaluna and our visit on January 23 was on different. It was a quiet Monday evening. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent as always. This is our favorite Princeton restaurant to meet up at. And the singing was lovely!
g
gno3
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from start to finish was amazing! Food, staff, ambience A++! They were very accommodating to our party! We well definitely be back!
v
victormatt
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Besides having a problem with the time in of the food. Possible a kitchen mix up, is always great to come to this restaurant. The food is always good. And the staff are all great. Especially Willy.
JT
JustToEat
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Staff was friendly and attentive. Was not as good as hoped based on the reviews. Food ok but not great. Booths tight for 4 diners.
V
Veryfull
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & service! Highly recommend.
MC
MaureenC
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful! First time, delicious, friendly, and FUN!
BL
BobL
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We've been here a dozen times and plan to continue visiting.
JS
JudiS
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating two birthdays with friends. Atmosphere was great and we love that it is byob. Waiter had a great sense of humor. We were very happy with our duck salad and eggplant rollatini apps and our chicken parm, bronzini and pasta entrees. They sing happy bday and the whole restaurant claps! Would recommend
TS
TimS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service were excellent. I will definitely recommend and will be revisiting very soon.
JT
JeffT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very good pastas and salads, whose dressings were exceptional; light and tasty.
WD
WineandDine
New York Area
1178 reviews
vip
4.0
1178 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I have always enjoyed the lamb chop preparation and this was no exception. The lentil soup to start was also very good,
m
machado
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was a great choice for dinner with a friend. The service was great and the owner was friendly and helpful in providing a recommendation on what to order. The food was delicious and very fresh. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date place! The service is impeccable! Always a great experience.
t
tedil
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Staff very friendly and attentive. Food came out nice and hot! Have cone here several times recently. Will definitely come again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at La Mezzaluna for lunch to celebrate my mother and late father’s anniversary. Upon entry I noticed that LaMezzaluna had a fresh, modern feel and the staff were excellent. We were the only patrons in the restaurant for almost the entire time. We were greeted by the host who was also our server. He and the busser were very attentive and thoughtful. I ordered the branzino entree and it was outstanding. My dish also included herb risotto. It was cooked to perfection and delicious. My mother ordered the chicken parmigiana sandwich with fries and the chicken was a little over cooked. The fries were very good and she enjoyed the sauce that they used on the sandwich. When I received the email confirming my reservation, this note was included, ‘Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 2; and 2 hours for parties of 3+.’ It was just two of us for lunch so we were mindful of the time. However, we weren’t rushed in anyway and enjoyed our leisurely, relaxing lunch. I give this restaurant an A rating and will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quaint, romantic restaurant that is perfect for a date or a family meal out.
B
Billybob
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very enjoyable Restaurent and one we’ve been to many times. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Good value for the price point of their menu. Love going into the heart of Princeton and enjoying a meal at La Mezzaluna.
ER
ElRap
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! Did not make you feel rushed. Overall great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was warm and welcoming; the food, as usual, was delicious. And it’s a BYO, what more can you want?!
MP
MarkP
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was just amazing! Every dish. From the very first bite we absolutely loved it! My only gripe was that it was very cold in there. Bring a sweater.
j
jeff
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice experience, service and food was exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Wonderful food, easy parking. Staff was very friendly too!
NA
NoelA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, friendly service. Everyone in our group was very pleased with their meal.
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Stang
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT quality Italian food, you will not be disappointed
TT
TanyaT
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food good and friendly service..will definitely go back
BJ
BobJ
Philadelphia
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mahi mahi special, rigatoni, truffle gnocchi, bronzino with lobster gnocchi and veggie cannelloni were excellent. Hidden gem in Princeton!
JF
JenniferF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been coming here for years and the food is always good and the service warm and the place cozy and inviting!
RC
RobC
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I came for a romantic evening. Easy booked a reservation. The staff was very attentive throughout the evening. My wife got the Bronzino with lobster meat which was excellent. I got the seafood linguine which had big shrimp and plenty of fish. The ricotta cheesecake was the perfect ending. We will definitely be back.
JJ
JudithJ
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We were greeted warmly, and at the time we had reserved, our table was ready. The service was attentive, without intruding on our group's conversation. The food was very good indeed. We went home happy, because we had enjoyed the evening's dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’re long time Mezzaluna diners when we live in NJ. We’ve since moved out of state but we still come back whenever we visit. Mezzaluna staff still remembered us and provided us with excellent service and of course delicious food. Thank you!
JT
JuliaT
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Food was good but very hectic. I would go back to eat outside when weather is nice. Very noisy.
EB
EddieB
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very crowded.....but that means it is a great dining experience!!!
LL
LaurieL
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience3
The food was subpar. The "risotto" was made with regular rice, not risotto rice; none of the dishes had any flavor, we kept asking for salt and pepper; the red sauce felt like it came out of a jar. The service was good and everyone was kind. There is no wine service so we went next door to the very good wine store to buy wine, which was fine. I wish I could say something better about the food.
RL
RobertL
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner every time!!
NP
NancyP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is fabulous. The service is spectacular! Highly recommend.
DA
DAVE
New England
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great recepies; cheerful service; fish could be fresher.
T
Twinkle
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The menu is interesting and the food and service outstanding. Will go again as soon as possible. It was a little noisy especially with one or two large groups in this small room. Favorite restaurant in Princeton.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food and wonderful service!
L
Liv4food
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is consistently great! One of my favorite places in Princeton.

FAQs

La Mezzaluna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 688-8515.

La Mezzaluna is rated 4.6 stars by 1569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 688-8515

25 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 8542

Additional information

Cross street
Nassau Street
Neighborhood
Princeton
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking garage located around the corner from the restaurant on Spring Street. Street parking is available on Witherspoon Street and there is a metered lot next to the restaurant.
Public transit
NJ Transit trains stop at Princeton Junction and use a shuttle service to the Dinky station in downtown Princeton. You can also get to Princeton via the NJ Transit Bus service with any of the following routes: #600, #605, #606. Additionally there is the FreeB service from Princeton station (Dinky) around the town of Princeton.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Moriello
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lamezzaluna.com/
Phone number
(609) 688-8515
Catering
We can cater parties of all sizes up to 200 people. Consider us for your next birthday, anniversary party or graduation!
Private party facilities
The restaurant is available for private parties from 30 - 70 people.
Private party contact
Michael Moriello: (609) 688-8515

La Mezzaluna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Chicken Marinara

Caesar Salad

Calamari Fritti

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Arancini$12.00

Grill Octopus$18.00

Eggplant Rollantini$12.00

Insalata

Tuna$16.00

Organic Greens$10.00

Warm Braised Duck$14.00

Steak$16.00

Caesar$10.00

Pasta

Linguini Seafood$22.00

Penne$16.00

Linguini Bolognese$16.00

Rigatoni$17.00

Mr. Rogers' Menu

Mr. Rogers' Calamari$12.00

Mr. Rogers' Chicken Parmiggiana$20.00

Risotto

Alysa`s Risotto$15.00

Chicken & Sausage Risotto$17.00

Secondi

Chicken Parmiggiana$16.00

Chicken and Sausage Marsala$18.00

Chicken al Vino Bianco$17.00

Hazelnut and Walnut Encrusted Rack of Lamb$25.00

Branzino Fillet$19.00

Swordfish$19.00

Sandwiches

Eggplant Parmiggiana$12.00

Steak$16.00

Grilled Chicken$13.00

Caprese$12.00

Bibite

Sparkling and Still Water$9.00

Pepsi Cola$4.50

Diet Pepsi$4.50

Lemonade$4.50

Sierra Mist$4.50

Unsweetened Iced Tea$4.50

San Pellegrino Aranciata$4.50

Juices$4.50

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