La Mezzaluna

Name: La Mezzaluna
Address: 25 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United States, 08540
Telephone: (609) 688-8515
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1455 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

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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 08540
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 1,455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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MichelleL
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful food and service.
JA
JACQ47
Atlantic City
59 reviews
vip
1.0
59 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
No atmosphere, no experienced servers, no GOOD FOOD. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mothers Day
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ajaveri
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food was very good.
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K1235
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Not our first visit. We like LaMezzaluna. We were seated promptly when we arrived for our reservation. Server was very good, food was delicious. We like a booth but the noise level can be difficult. We don’t like being rushed and we were not. The staff, as well as the owner were in a race to keep things moving. The outdoor seating was two doors down. We appreciated their effort. We have never had a bad meal at this busy Princeton restaurant. The menu is not huge and the options are not run of the mill. Everything seems prepared to order.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Created nicely, seated promptly wait staff courteous and we never had to look for them. Cappuccino was excellent. Food was prepared well No complaints.
T
Tampainvestigator
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful family restaurant. Pasta was delicious.
M
Msis
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent
JG
JessG
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good was delicious!! We made a reservation and had a nice double booth in front. The staff was friendly and attentive, as much as they could be (seemed busy!). It was BYOB so that was really nice and we picked up wine beforehand on Nassau. Would def go back!
MB
MaryellenB
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and it was a wonderful experience beginning with the friendly staff and delicious meal. Our waiter, Will even explained the best way to eat our dessert ,Affogato. It was wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant
AJ
AJfromNJ
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were a party of four. We all enjoyed our appetizers, dinners and desserts. The food is much better value for money than many other restaurants in the area even if it lacks the decor of some of the other places. We were inside so a bit crowded (narrow) with staff passing by us all the time but quite manageable.
JZ
JackieZ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone's meal was delicious! We will definitely be back!
GH
GregH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and perfect place for family celebration
PJ
PJJD
New England
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Everyone at our table of 5 loved their food. Have to go back to try more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The girls had a fabulous birthday dinner. They were treated like queens. We are grateful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Every single dish. Will be back again. This place is a gem of a find.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING….again
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Halzu
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
The Ambience is not that great. More like a diner style. Service was outstanding. Food was above average but over priced for what you get. Waiters were the highlight so freindly and cheerful
j
jerseyroots
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always a great meal, a Manhattan feel in NJ.
EB
ElizabethB
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would highly recommend Mezzaluna for its great food, attentive, friendly service, and reasonable pricing. We had a window seat on Witherspoon Street and the quiet ambience for a long conversation with an old friend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service
A
Annapolis
New York Area
22 reviews
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
We walked out. Waited at the hostess stand for about 5 minutes, then got seated and left there for 10 minutes. Place was empty but for a party of 18. No staff apparently. When we did get menus, and offered a drink, we were told it was "mostly" BYOB, which I checked to see before we went on the website and it didn't say anything about it, because they actually do sell some wine, but not labeled. Just "Cabernet from Napa" with a huge paragraph on what a cabernet is. Menu was new, we were told, so limited, but they didn't have this and that and the other. Tables were metal and cold. Just not a good fit for us. I know the food gets rave reviews, but we just didn't feel it was for us. So we left. No one even asked us why.
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Robert
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
There seemed to be only one waiter, and while he was pleasant I had to repeatedly wave to get any service --- taking our orders, bringing the dessert menu, collecting our dessert orders (although it was too late by the time he was back), getting the cheque; collecting the cheque. The food took a long time to come out, and was bland and uninteresting. There's a good variety of vegetarian options on the menu, which was why we went, but the meat entrees were blah too.
BS
BruceS
Raleigh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Mezzaluna is a quant location that will not wow you with overpriced decor and subpar food. The staff was beyond superb and it starts with the host. He was social and welcoming to the point you felt you were at a family dinner. Once seated the team is attentive to your needs and made some excellent recommendations. The food left is in a coma for the next several hours, and we tell everyone that they need to get there!
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pianoplayr19
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service! The food was impeccable! I will definitely go back when I’m in the Princeton area.
RM
RobynMark
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely loved this restaurant the staff and the owner are so kind and attentive to their customers and the food was delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Love this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food quality was phenomenal and service was very cordial. It was a 5 star experience!
PF
PattyF
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was excellent. The service was slow. Just didn't seem to have enough waitstaff.
c
coke
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
very attentive, food is well prepared and FRESH, very accommodating with special request.... Come here quite often and never had a bad dinner.
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Pft520
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Service was terrible. The waiter did not tell us the specials. Took forever for someone to come to our table and it took a long time to get our food.
C
Carolyn
New York Area
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food and very good service. We had a table for 6 - was a bit tight and a bit loud. Overall good experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Good service, food was just ok. Atmosphere was quiet and nice, but wish my meal was a little better. It wasn’t bad, just nothing that stands out.
VU
ValU
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best places in Princeton to go for fine dining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a group of 8 on a Saturday night. Everything was perfect. Food and service 5 stars.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience overall! Service and food were excellent! Definitely recommend for a date night!
m
maryjane
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome good will definitely be back. Service was very good and our server was very helpful
j
jennt
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was excellent and the staff was fabulous! They only complaint I have is it was super cold in there. It didn’t even feel like the heat was on.
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Repeatdiner
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very very hood food with very very good presentation at very reasonable price. It was noisy only because there was a very large party.
DP
DennisP
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great service. Food was above average. Large portions. Ambiance was good. Overall, a solid place

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 1455 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

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 688-8515

25 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08540

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 and Sausage Marsala

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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