Mediterra

Name: Mediterra
Address: 29 Hulfish St, Princeton, NJ, United States, 08542
Telephone: (609) 252-9680
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3634 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 PM

Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 252-9680

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 252-9680
Website
http://www.mediterrarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Terry Strong
Private party facilities
The private dining room at Mediterra comfortably seats up to 36 people. We currently offer lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch options, as well as tasting menus, all of which can be completely custom designed to meet your tastes and budget.
Private party contact
Erika Kirton: (609) 252-9680

Location
29 Hulfish St Princeton, NJ 08542
Neighborhood
Princeton
Cross street
Witherspoon St
Parking details
There are public parking facilities located adjacent and behind the restaurant on Hulfish St. and Chambers St.
Public transit
Princeton Transit train and bus
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tomato Gazpacho$11.00
pickled beet & shallot
Artisin Cheese Board$17.00
cherry compote, spiced almond & grape
Chickpea Hummus$12.00
olive oil & aleppo
Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates$10.00
sumac yogurt
Pork Ribs$14.00
smoked peach agrodolce & chow chow
Papas Bravas$8.00
fried potato, manchego aioli & salsa brava
Daily Oyster$16.00
tomatillo-horseradish cocktail, pickled chili mignonette
Shrimp Ceviche$14.00
tomato, cucumber, avocado & cilantro
Salmon Tartar$15.00
avocado, radish, golden beet coulis & herb
Panzanella$16.00
local cucumber, tomato, toasted bread, red-wine vinaigrette & burrata
NJ Green Salad$9.00
toasted quinoa, beets, corn, breakfast radish & dijon

Wood-Fired Pizza

Margherita$15.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
Calabrese$17.00
tomato sauce, piccante salami, castelvetrano olive, fresh mozzarella, oregano
Funghi$18.00
roasted garlic, mushrooms, thyme, sottocenere & mozzarella

Main

'Pollo e Orzo' Salad$19.00
field green, grilled chicken, olive, red onion, sundried tomato vinaigrette & ricotta salata
House-Made Spinach Tagliatelle$22.00
heirloom tomato, roasted garlic, caper, burrata & basil
House-Made Ziti Bolognese$25.00
grass fed beef ragú, san marzano, herb & whipped ricotta
Pastaless Lasagna$25.00
roasted eggplant, portobello, garlic spinach, pomodoro & fresh mozzarella
Nordic Blu Salmon$29.00
summer squash, sugar snap pea, corn, black fig, pine nut & beet caponata
Halibut a la Plancha$30.00
basil and english pea brodetto, fregola, summer vegetable & saffron aioli crostini
Local Half Chicken$26.00
sumac, spinach, caper, crisp potato, feta, lemon & natural jus
Cuban Sandwich$17.00
roast pork, prosciutto cotto, comte, pickle, mustard aioli & fries
The Med Burger$18.00
grass fed beef, roasted tomato, berkshire bacon, havarti, salsa verde & fries
NY Strip Steak$38.00
grilled vegetable escalivada, red bliss potato & salsa verde

Paella Clásica

Paella Clásica
Minimum two guests. Calasparra rice, saffron, pea, pepper, corn, chorizo pork sausage, chicken, shrimp, calamari & bay scallop. Dinner only, please allow 30 minutes for preparation. Coperto - artisan bread & our bottle water service
- per person$27.00

Cocktails

El Jefe$13.00
tequila, malabar, longhorn pepper, agave, lemon, coriander
The Sourland$14.00
sourland mountain gin, limoncello, campari, lemon
Magna Plum Laude$13.00
bourbon, nj plum & berry, demerara, lime
Joe Buzz$14.00
vodka, espresso, kahlua, baileys, luxardo, chocolate
Sencha Been Gone$14.00
sencha vodka, espresso, kahlua, baileys, luxardo, chocolate

Barrel-Aged for 90 Days in House

The Dad Hatter Old Fashion$15.00
dad's hat rye, spiced vincotto, peychaud bitters

Beer

By the Handle

Chimay Grand Reserve (BE) 9%
- 6oz$8.00
Alhambra Riserva 1925 Lager (ESP) 6.4%$8.00
Victory "Prima Pilsner" 5.3%$8.00

Wine by the Glass

Bubbles

Prosecco | Isotta Manzoni DOC, NV$10.00
Cava Rosé | Gran Sarao Penedes, NV$12.00

Whites

Pinot Grigio | Scarbolo '18 Friuli$10.00
Riesling | K. Josef "Piesporter Michelsberg" Kabinett '18 Mosel$12.00
Grillo/Viognier | Fuedo de Santa Tresa "Rinca Ianca" '18 Sicily$12.00
Godello | Rafael Palacios "Louro" '16 Valdeorras 14$14.00
Chardonnay | Domaine Hamelin '16 Chablis$16.00

Rosé

Tempranillo | Honoro Vera '19 Jumilla$12.00

Reds

Bobal | Altolandon "Mil Historias" '17 Manchuela$11.00
Carmenere | Errazuriz "Max" '16 Aconcagua$12.00
Valpolicella Ripasso | Guerrieri Rizzardi "Pojega" '18 Veneto$13.00
Nebbiolo | Pecchenino "Botti" '18 Langhe$14.00
Pinot Noir | Adele '18 Russian River$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | John Wade '18 Paso Robles$16.00

What 3,634 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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New Jersey - Central
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MisterG
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent location and setting. Cozy and swanky with elegant earthy charm.
MB
MichaelB
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food always excellent, menu always interesting and changing, wine list good and varied and good value. Service always friendly but professional.
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Shamyed
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful anniversary lunch at Mediterra! We had done a photo shoot here in April, and we were only able to sample the food at that time. From that experience, we knew we’d return! The staff went out of their way to make sure that we had a special experience. They even put a candle in our dessert! The food was delicious! We had the oysters and salmon tartare for our appetizers (yum) and I had the fluke (it tasted very fresh and came with a delicious breaded mushroom side!) My husband had the hash brown Benedict, which was also very good. But the dessert…oh my gosh…my husband had the flourless cake and I had the salted butterscotch crunch…I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything so decadent!!! They also have plenty of outdoor seating. We definitely recommend this place if you want great food and a relaxed, yet upscale dining experience! And do yourself a favor and try those desserts!!!
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elizabeth
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dining experience was amazing. Food was delicious form appetizers to dinner. The Sangria was great and bartender made the best Negroni. We enjoyed so much that we will be back with family June 17 (party of 8). Guests are from NYC so this place seemed like best choice. Looking forward to it!
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excellent
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent overall
m
mags
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Uncomfortable chairs for outdoor dining
LC
LisaC
New York Area
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was mediocre. Not as good as years ago,.,
PB
PatriciaB
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
Limited menu. The salad was good but the entrees were mediocre. Excellent service.
J
Jeanne
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique and delicious. Loved the Moroccan Tagine and the Lemon Tart.
AC
ACBocaRaton
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The menu was very small. We enjoyed the small plates, especially the octopus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and service.
m
marymac
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The vegetarian entree was incredible! The best I have ever had in a restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Surprisingly service was slow. Limited options for vegetarians. Person clearing the table seemed to be in a hurry and kept hovering that frankly was bit annoying.
RT
RobT
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
ordered the salmon tartar which was now doubt they BEST appetizer we’ve ever had. Chef Emily out did herself with this recipe. ordered the strip steak. perfect cut with no fat. My wife ordered the organic chicken. absolutely fantastic over all.
EC
EllenC
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food has become much heavier, oily. I think it was more elegant before.
DB
DeborahB
Poconos
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was top notch!
F
Foodie
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice outdoor space. It was cool so restaurant turned on heaters. Wait staff very pleasant. Food was tasty. My colleague and I split to entrees and the kitchen did it for us perfectly. Will definitely visit again. Parking garage very convenient to restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Just wish had larger menu
SI
StuartI
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was fine, and we sat outside which was nice. My only issue is that they charge $3.00 for bread, and $3.00 when I asked for a take out cup for my iced tea.
DG
DeGustibus
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and service. A slightly larger food selection would be nice. The red wines by the glass are a nice variety. Finished everything!
PA
PatriceA
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious menu- eggs Benedict on a hash brown , soft shell crab paella, smoked salmon on a croissant- the whole shebang was fabulous !
S
Steph
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed my motets day brunch. It was my first visit I will definitely visit again.
G
markG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Check out the paella ! Well worth the price. Right now this is one of the best restaurants in Princeton
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
OT
OpenTablecritic
New England
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Nice setting/area. Good service. Both (different) pasta entrees were too salty. The appetizers (salmon tartare and hummus) were good. Good cocktails. The men’s room is too small for the size of the restaurant.
NJ
NJgooner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The Chicken Shwarma bowl had no chicken shwarma just some chicken breasts . Skip lunch time at Mediterranean is my lesson
MG
MichaelG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining at this restaurant. The food was excellent and very fresh. My wife and I had the Paella and it was fantastic. We also have the Papas Bravas and the Pork Belly as appetizers. Service was good and the restaurant was decorated nicely and the tables are spread out enough that you didn't feel like you were sitting on top of other dinners.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants, staff are always upbeat and professional,the food is inventive; we come here to feel like we are back on the Mediterranean.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was excellent!!!
SJ
SJM25
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside for lunch for my birthday. Service was fantastic and friendly; food was fresh and delicious, timed perfectly. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
S
Srduncan50
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor dining in Princeton…wonderful
D
Delightful
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!!!!
KS
KrisztinaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time! The service was stellar. The Pinot Grigio I had was the smooooothest Pinot Grigio I've ever had. The Tapas were superb. I could taste the freshness of the water in the oysters. The salmon was perfect. For dessert, we had the BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO. Oh my LORD! It was superb. A very memorable meal.
Y
Yogamom
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food choices esp vegetarian and excellent service. They even made a wonderful Mocktail for us!
JO
JOANNEF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Menu very creative and good well done!
EA
EileenA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pricey meal but delicious and unique food. Small portions and no bread or salads included. Recommend beet puree appetizer, pasta-less lasagna, arugula pesto, and bolognese. Waiter was lovely.
SD
SDfoodie
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the tagliatelle. Very good. The best part of the meal was the salad. I think it was just the NJ greens salad or something.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Was pretty good
NK
NormanK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff was courteous and attentive. Food was very good and the desserts delicious
WF
WFReview
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had a wonderful, celebratory evening at Mediterra. We were seated in the courtyard in front of the restaurant at a fairly private table - weather was beautiful, and the heat lamp helped warm us up after the sun went down. Service was very attentive, and all staff wore masks. Food was delicious - we enjoyed the fried eggplant and yogurt dish and the twist on the Caesar salad to start, and then I really liked the Spanish interpretation of the short rib, while my wife fancied the parpadellle. Looking forward to our next meal here!

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
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mediterra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 252-9680.

Mediterra is rated 4.7 stars by 3634 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 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 PM

Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 252-9680

29 Hulfish St Princeton, NJ 08542

Additional information

Cross street
Witherspoon St
Neighborhood
Princeton
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are public parking facilities located adjacent and behind the restaurant on Hulfish St. and Chambers St.
Public transit
Princeton Transit train and bus
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Terry Strong
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mediterrarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(609) 252-9680
Private party facilities
The private dining room at Mediterra comfortably seats up to 36 people. We currently offer lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch options, as well as tasting menus, all of which can be completely custom designed to meet your tastes and budget.
Private party contact
Erika Kirton: (609) 252-9680

Mediterra

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Salmon Tartar

Panzanella

Pastaless Lasagna

Start

Tomato Gazpacho$11.00

Artisin Cheese Board$17.00

Chickpea Hummus$12.00

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates$10.00

Pork Ribs$14.00

Papas Bravas$8.00

Daily Oyster$16.00

Shrimp Ceviche$14.00

Salmon Tartar$15.00

Panzanella$16.00

NJ Green Salad$9.00

Wood-Fired Pizza

Margherita$15.00

Calabrese$17.00

Funghi$18.00

Main

'Pollo e Orzo' Salad$19.00

House-Made Spinach Tagliatelle$22.00

House-Made Ziti Bolognese$25.00

Pastaless Lasagna$25.00

Nordic Blu Salmon$29.00

Halibut a la Plancha$30.00

Local Half Chicken$26.00

Cuban Sandwich$17.00

The Med Burger$18.00

NY Strip Steak$38.00

Paella Clásica

Paella Clásica

Cocktails

El Jefe$13.00

The Sourland$14.00

Magna Plum Laude$13.00

Joe Buzz$14.00

Sencha Been Gone$14.00

Barrel-Aged for 90 Days in House

The Dad Hatter Old Fashion$15.00

Beer

By the Handle

Chimay Grand Reserve (BE) 9%

Alhambra Riserva 1925 Lager (ESP) 6.4%$8.00

Victory "Prima Pilsner" 5.3%$8.00

Wine by the Glass

Bubbles

Prosecco | Isotta Manzoni DOC, NV$10.00

Cava Rosé | Gran Sarao Penedes, NV$12.00

Whites

Pinot Grigio | Scarbolo '18 Friuli$10.00

Riesling | K. Josef "Piesporter Michelsberg" Kabinett '18 Mosel$12.00

Grillo/Viognier | Fuedo de Santa Tresa "Rinca Ianca" '18 Sicily$12.00

Godello | Rafael Palacios "Louro" '16 Valdeorras 14$14.00

Chardonnay | Domaine Hamelin '16 Chablis$16.00

Rosé

Tempranillo | Honoro Vera '19 Jumilla$12.00

Reds

Bobal | Altolandon "Mil Historias" '17 Manchuela$11.00

Carmenere | Errazuriz "Max" '16 Aconcagua$12.00

Valpolicella Ripasso | Guerrieri Rizzardi "Pojega" '18 Veneto$13.00

Nebbiolo | Pecchenino "Botti" '18 Langhe$14.00

Pinot Noir | Adele '18 Russian River$15.00

Cabernet Sauvignon | John Wade '18 Paso Robles$16.00

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