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Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ

Metro North

4.7
4.7
2238 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Metro North featuring Italian Entrees, Seafood, Grilled Meats, Salads, Appetizers. Along with your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or beer on tap there is something for everyone. Reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Located at 378 Alexander Road in Princeton, New Jersey with ample parking we also have seating for large parties up to 100 plus and outside dining on our patio.

To view our menu visit us at www.metronorthnj.com

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 454-3121
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have full service catering available and seating for up to 100 people. Private dining room for smaller groups also available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms are available for 16 and 50 and 100 guests
  • Private party contact
    Whitney: (609) 454-3121
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Cross street
    378 Alexander Rd
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of parking in our front and back private lots.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

2,238 Reviews
  1. LonStz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We haven’t been to Metro North in a long time so wasn’t sure what to expect. We had an amazing meal. From the appetizers to the desserts everything was delicious. We were a table of 4 and we all ordered a different main course. All 4 dinners were delicious! The portions were perfect. Our waitress Joann was fantastic. Gave us time to order, knew the menu and Specials and was very friendly. Haven’t been this happy with a meal in a long time and we go out to dinner often. The restaurant is very nice and comfortable. We are really looking forward to going back! Thank you for a great night out!

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  2. VickiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Monica and Danielle and their servers they had shadowing them were all outstanding you need to be recognized.

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  3. Roger

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    On Monday afternoon I decided to have dinner out and started reviewing menus of possible restaurants. When I looked at Metro North and spotted Orange Glazed Salmon, my search abruptly ended. This is a "sometimes" menu item, so when I spot it, I strike! Monday tends to be slow, so a reservation followed quickly. When I arrived, I double-checked at the desk. As soon as I asked, a voice boomed from further in "Yes, we've got it". One of the wait staff had very sharp ears. The shrimp appetizer tweaked my appreciation level, and when the main dish was served, I just breathed in the aroma and cracked a major smile. Bit by bit, I savored every morsel. By bypassing most vegetables, I left room for a warm brownie dessert and a cup of tea. I don't cook much seafood at home, so an opportunity like this is always welcomed and cherished.

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  4. Amerigo

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A good place to enjoy a meal with nice portions and a wide variety of choices. The broccali rabe roll appetizer is tasty, and all the salads are especially good as entrees if you are looking to go light. The cheesecake is very good as well. I had the one with the lime drizzle and it was outstanding.

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  5. ChristopherK

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Dawn & Danielle were top notch - thank you for another great dining experience.

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  6. DonnaS

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crab cake special which was delicious. Dined outside which is one of the prettiest in the area. As always Dawn took great care of us first at the bar and our server Rene was attentive.

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  7. MedArts1

    New York Area

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner for 4. Excellent selection. Danielle was our server, lovely

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  8. CynthiaC

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely enjoy every visit. Not rushed, very understanding staff that we haven’t seen each other in many moons and need to catch up over adult beverages before ordering dinner. Good background music, lovely outdoor patio seating, great food. Remains our favorite to reconnect and savor the entire time.

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  9. k9lvr

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit and will be back - food was fabulous- good service-

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food, great service, reasonable prices. Went with friends, we each had something different and we all raved about food. We had scallops, pasta Bolognese, pasta with short ribs and butter fish with crabmeat. Portions were just right and nobody left hungry. Ample parking is also available.

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  11. TimM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second visit for us . Dining on the outside patio was much enjoyable....inside is generally too noisy, even early in the evening!

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  12. AmandaB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Our server was so nice. It was quiet and we enjoyed our night out.

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  13. NancyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place, food and drinks. Good quick service.

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  14. ChristopherK

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time and great food. Dawn & Danielle are the best!

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  15. PNLD

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the service to the dishes, this place was top-notch.

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  16. CharlineR

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a beautiful day, wafting breeze and we sat outside in the lovely garden. They spaced other patrons so it was like we were in our own garden. The food was excellent. The service was attentive without hovering. How wonderful.

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  17. JacquelineE

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely neighborhood gem. We sat outside which was very nice. Manchego salad was delicious and lightly dressed and big enough to share. Seafood is fresh and evidently a fan fave. I ordered clams on a bed of fettuccine which was wonderful. Another ordered the salmon and said it is excellent. Nice to also have fresh bread … a rarity these days in many restaurants. Service also attentive and patient. Go … ENJOY!

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  18. Roger

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Change of pace this visit - ordering a beef selection rather than seafood or Italian dishes. I cook a lot of beef at home so I usually skip these when out. But tonight I decided on a Cajun Blue Cheese filet. And am I glad I did. A very tender and tasty filet smothered in Cajun and cheese over creamy mashed potatoes. What's the saying - "Fit for a King!" I was the king that night. And in my future visits, that meal will be a "Prime" contender as I consider the wide variety of superb menu options. And, of course, service was prompt, courteous, friendly and welcome.

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  19. JeffreyF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Bottles of wine are half price on Mondays.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was tasty and service was good. Was loud when we first arrived but as some larger parties left the noise normalized. Overall a solid new find.

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  21. Phyl

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Love the butterfish dish. Tend to order it every time I come. Our waitress was charming.

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  22. JohnSan

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food and very comfortable environment. Good drink menu and selection of beer!

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  23. danab

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this local restaurant and visit often. The cocktails are amazing and the food is always wonderful They use quality ingredients and the flavors are fantastic. The waite staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and service oriented. Many of staff have been there for awhile. This is not the place for a quiet dinner for 2. It is a bit noisy, but not to the point you have to scream to each other.

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  24. Christoph

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious. Service was outstanding. The menu was a little (but only a little) on the pricey side.

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  25. JimK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table ready, good service, appetizers good, meals good , enjoyble evening

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  26. ElizabethG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going here for many years and never disappointed!

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  27. Pilar

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always dinner experience was great. One of my favorite restaurants

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  28. BarryN

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Food and service Always great. JoAnn is the best server !

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  29. Girltime

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Metro North location was easy to find. The food and service was really good. It has a sports bar feel in some areas, but it's not loud or off-putting. The price point for dinner is consistent with the Princeton area. Try the cucumber and gin cocktail, You won't be disappointed.

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  30. dine4

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    Expected menu as advertised. Only a few dishes were actually the same. Many topped off with sauces. Not very good unless you like pork and out of season fish. Dissatisfied in all in the seasonal freshness and variety. Wait staff good. Pricey for what is more like a rustic everyday place.

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  31. anonymous

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful interior decor; friendly and efficient service; very good food.

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  32. AWH1981

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good lunch with colleagues - red awning cast an odd hue over the outdoor patio on a sunny day. Other than that, food and service were great.

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  33. Alfa1

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are outstanding! Never a disappointment! Our server Joann went above and beyond!

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  34. AlaninNJ

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    We were a party of 4. The service was very good and everything else was flat. The highlight for our food was the entrees, Bang Bank Srim (5) and Calamari (4). Red sangria, was not good at all, very sweet, bad choice on our part. Of the 4 entrees, 1 person enjoyed their meal. Butterfish was a 2.5, steer clear. $300.00 was about $100.00 more than the meals/drinks were worth.

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  35. CraigG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice ambiance. Menu had a good variety of options. We were all pleased with our choices.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was wonderful—everything from drinks to dessert, she made sure we were enjoying our experience!

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  37. Craig

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the cocktails were amazing. I will definitely come back again!

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  38. Ralph

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great food and staff was on point. Can't wait to return!!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The four of us thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Metro North! The food and service were excellent! We will be back!!

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  40. KeithV

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been going to Metro North ever since they first opened. The food and service are fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Princeton area.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Metro North is rated 4.7 stars by 2238 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Metro North

378 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Additional information

  • Cross street
    378 Alexander Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of parking in our front and back private lots.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (609) 454-3121
  • Catering
    We have full service catering available and seating for up to 100 people. Private dining room for smaller groups also available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms are available for 16 and 50 and 100 guests
  • Private party contact
    Whitney: (609) 454-3121
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