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Seasons 52 - Princeton
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(4,384)Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.ONE 53
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2,614)ONE53 is a ninety-nine seat cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving New American / Euro Bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. We combine local hospitality with traditional & contemporary dishes.
Our menu features seasonally changing specials using only the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.
ONE53 features wines from the U.S. and Europe along with a full bar that offers a variety of traditional and specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We're located in Rocky Hill, just minutes from Princeton, NJ.
We've received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Times of Trenton, and NJ Monthly. ONE53 was named 2019's Favorite Restaurant and Favorite Bar by Princeton's premier newspaper Town Topics.
ONE53 was recently named one of the Ten Best Restaurants in Central Jersey by OpenTable
Eno Terra
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(3,989)Call for availability and reservations! (609) 497-1777Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(540)Piccolo Trattoria is Mercer County’s finest BYOB and casual dining restaurant in the area. From the moment you arrive in our Tuscan setting restaurant, the feeling of family and home is evident. From our homemade pasta, to our milk-fed veal, and prime cuts of beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Arriving daily are deliveries of only fresh seafood from all ports of the world. Cooked to perfection and sautéed with our Chef’s inspired sauces that culminate in the flavors leaping from your plate. Piccolo Trattoria offers fine dining and bistro menu featuring gourmet panini sandwiches, exotic salads, fresh pasta e fagioli and soups, & of course our large selection of gourmet hand-tossed pizza. Savor our famous signature Brooklyn Pie – made from fresh plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil, and fresh basil then cooked to perfection,as well as our homemade dolce & our fresh brewed cappuccino. Our savory dishes from seafood to pizza makes so us -“Sempre Delizio". Grazie! Fami
Metro North
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(2,480)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.comMediterra
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(4,425)Approachable cuisine of the 22 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Seasonal alfresco dining overlooks Princeton's Palmer Square. Offering an Award-Winning Wine List and Creative Cocktails. You can book indoor or outdoor reservations- please respect your selection.
Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.2(8,636)Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.Mistral
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(3,173)Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, Mistral offers a stunning mix of taste, style and atmosphere. Chef Scott Anderson places a superlative emphasis on fresh, local ingredients in creating a variety of culturally influenced, inventive plates with inviting flavors for guests to savor and share.
Now offering a full menu of beer, wine and cocktails for our guests, Mistral’s guests will enjoy a full craft cocktail menu that is both unexpected and attuned to chef Anderson's local and seasonal ethos as well as an extensive craft beer and wine offering with the open of Mistral’s bar
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- AAliVIPNew York City •35 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAs always, a meal at Triumph is a joy from start to finish. Impeccable, but friendly, service, fantastic and creative food, and a truly unique environment: the restored post office is one of the more memorable spaces I've ever dined in. Lots of vegetarian options (not "just salad"), great wine list and super fun cocktails, and you can't beat the house beers--something for everyone.More infoTriumph Restaurant and BreweryPrice: Expensive• American• Princeton•4.5
- KKarenVIPCincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoLovely dinner! Excellent food, attentive wait staff and lively ambience. BYOB and the wine store immediately adjacent to La Mezzaluna has a wonderful variety of wine from which to choose. A gem of a restaurant!More infoLa MezzalunaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Princeton•4.7
- KKamelaLancashire •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was served fast. Staff were very friendly and warm xx Enjoyed our wedding day meal x thank you xxxMore infoMistralPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Princeton•4.6
- CChristineVIPHouston •22 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 21, 2025We absolutely loved our dinner at Mediterra. This has become a tradition for us. The service was outstanding and the management really worked with us to make our evening special. Above and beyond! :)More infoMediterraPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Princeton•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPTexas Panhandle •28 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 21, 2025Waitress could have been more attentive as we were the only people in the restaurant for a late lunch.  She disappeared and then when I asked about some sauce for the food, she said they don’t have any sauce, not even hot sauce How does a Turkish restaurant not have any spicy sauce?  After a bit of discussion, the other waiter brought me back a garlic mayonnaise. The food is good and the ambience is nice. The lunch menu has some good options.More infoAspendos Mediterranean CuisinePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Princeton•4.6
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