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Despaña Princeton, Princeton, NJ

Despaña Princeton

4.2 (705)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
235A Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08540

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Despaña is an all-authentic Spain restaurant and tapas cafe with full service lunch and dinner. Despaña, unique space features a beautiful industrial chic atmosphere with a second floor dinning room and outdoor terrace overlooking scenic Nassau Street. Despaña also offers guests take out from the spacious market featuring all imported goods from Spain and the ability to cater private events.We offer California Wine and also Despaña is BYOB restaurant (BEER- WINE ONLY) We can't wait to see you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Despaña Princeton uses high quality imported products, including our local Despaña Brand Foods products. As a team, we are committed to transmit an unforgettable experience through a Taste of Spain in the Heart of Princeton.
  • Private party facilities
    Despaña Princeton Event and Full Service Catering Services
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Cross street
    Olden Ave.
  • Parking details
    Despaña features free parking for diners in a well-lit lot. Additional parking can be found on the side streets and Nassau street. Two municipal lots are near by for convenience as well.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit bus and Princeton Train Station are accessible to the restaurant
  • Entertainment
    Occasional live music and special events, like flamenco performances.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 705 people are saying

Despaña Princeton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

705 Reviews
  1. bunnygirl VIP

    New York City98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The dates and bacon were sooo good- desserts were great and the sangria that they made with our red wine was out of this world!!

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  2. carlos

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The fried artichokes with aioli appetizer is very good!

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  3. HungryInPrinceton VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been to this restaurant many times. Used to be consistently excellent. Not anymore. Service has been disappointing the last few times and now the food is starting to go downhill. This visit, the salmon was overcooked and the paella was way too salty. Going from consistently good to sometimes good.

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  4. SureshB

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    An above average Tapas place. Nothing bad to say, but certainly not a wow.

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  5. Eduardo

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Tortilla de Patatas is always a favorite and we tried for the first time and loved the desserts. Torta de la Abulea was outstanding.

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  6. Gabri

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was EMPTY other than us!! Nice food, great waiter, but the prices are high for what feels like a fancy fast food, and the ambiance was terrible.

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  7. JenP VIP

    Philadelphia County44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing as is the service. Never disappointed and we can’t wait to go back again.

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  8. CECE VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food from the beginning to the end was delicious Great service

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  9. EddieH VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not good. Waiter took our order and disappeared. When there was an issue with the food, it took a busboy and another person to get the waiter. Ordered a filet mignon medium and got a piece of uncooked meat. Sent it back and got rare. Waiter said the meat was medium rare which is fine except medium means a little pink, not dripping blood when you cut into it. 3rd time it came back the meat was too well done. No apologies at all. Bad experience!

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  10. DonG

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good tapas selections and the full sized entrees also looked great. Friendly staff, especially our waiter Brian, who was fun and gave excellent advice

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FAQs

Despaña Princeton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 921-2992.

Despaña Princeton is rated 4.2 stars by 705 OpenTable diners.

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235A Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08540

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Olden Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Despaña features free parking for diners in a well-lit lot. Additional parking can be found on the side streets and Nassau street. Two municipal lots are near by for convenience as well.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit bus and Princeton Train Station are accessible to the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Occasional live music and special events, like flamenco performances.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Despaña Princeton uses high quality imported products, including our local Despaña Brand Foods products. As a team, we are committed to transmit an unforgettable experience through a Taste of Spain in the Heart of Princeton.
  • Private party facilities
    Despaña Princeton Event and Full Service Catering Services
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