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Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ, Lawrenceville, NJ

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

4.7
4.7
1772 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Welcome to Vidalia, 2016 winner in Top 10 Best Italian Restaurant in New Jersey by NJ.com and 2017 rated # 1 Italian restaurant in Mercer county New Jersey
BYOB
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING IS ENCLOSED AND HEATED DURING WINTER AND FALL.
SEATING REQUESTS ARE NEVER GUARANTEED FOR THE OUTDOOR SUMMER SEASON
Lawrenceville premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Vidalia aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests’ every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of Authentic Italian specialties. Treat your guests to an evening that they won't soon forget.
Menu prices are based on cash transactions, A 3.5 % credit card fee will apply if swiped
We Do Not have a Coat Check *Vidalia and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 896-4444
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Scarlata
  • Catering
    We are happy to host events in our restaurant during normal business as well as off hours. The restaurant holds 48 people comfortably and our outdoor dining area will hold 50 people as well. We be happy to provide a great custom family style meal for your event or your guests can order a la carte from our menu.<br />No matter what the event is, we feel confident we can provide you with a warm and wonderful dining experience with great food and great service.<br />We also cater off site events and will be happy to provide you with any information you need about our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    You may rent the restaurant for private events or outside dining. We are closed on Monday, but we will gladly open for you if the party consist of 20 or more. Lunch or Dinner. Please call for details or email at vidaliarestaurant@gmail.com
  • Private party contact
    Salvatore: (609) 896-4444
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Cross street
    206 or Gordon Ave.
  • Parking details
    Free Parking with no meters.
  • Public transit
    10 minutes from Hamilton train station and 5 minutes from 295 North or South.10 minutes from Princeton University and local shoppes.
  • Entertainment
    Al Fresco Dining with entertainment, weather permitting and Wine Tastings and outdoor fireplace
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 1,772 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

1,772 Reviews
  1. GaryB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sal and his team always give us a wonderful dining experience. Amazing food, ambience and experience! Been going for 18 years and never dissapoints!

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  2. Daytripper

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Nice Italian restaurant in the center of Lawrenceville. Good outdoor and sheltered seating. Portions are generous.

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  3. SKrestaurant

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, lovely vibe, great food and staff!

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  4. Geeruby

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food. We sat in their outside area which was very comfortable both noise level and temperature. They will definitely see us again.

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  5. BhaktiA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good food. A few flies on the covered patio, but great overall

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  6. Kimbo

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience dining at Vidalias. Can't wait to return

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  7. KLF57

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit to Vidalia - we will be back. Celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary. For appetizers, we ordered mussels in white sauce and the Vidalia onion stuffed with sausage and topped with mozzarella and roasted red peppers. I had the shrimp francese and my husband had veal saltimbocca. We also had a side of broccoli rabe - everything was delicious. Although we were stuffed, we ordered the creme brûlée for dessert. The waitress announced that the dessert was on the house for our anniversary!

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  8. k2m3mull

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and the service were both excellent. Pricing seemed a little high, but then again all restaurant pricing has gone off the charts.

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  9. favtimes

    Philadelphia

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A good BYOB restaurant. Our meals were mixed reviews from excellent to "ok" The lasagna was excellent as was the pork chop. The linguini Ala vodka and shrimp was quite bland. Service was good and attentive

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was excellent as usual. Service was very slow and not what we usually get at this establishment.

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  11. k2m3mull

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    service was excellent, food was delicious. The staff was courteous and friendly

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  12. MIcheleAS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vidalia’s never disappoints. Another wonderful meal and great service!

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  13. tomc

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    good for dining indoors or outside, great food, great service

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Went in with higher expectations. Calamari was good but a small portion. Chicken parm was completely disappointing with watery sauce, penne not coated in a luscious tomato marinara but served basically sauceless (Rena any sauce of the chicken parm) with fairly dry chicken piled on top of the naked penne in a bowl. Why would chicken parm be served in a bowl!? You couldn’t cut it with the pasta underneath. Other dishes seemed okay but this chicken parm was a C- experience and I’ve made better sauce at home.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Absolutely delicious!! We absolutely loved it. Very polite staff and excellent food.

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  16. AnnaQ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great and delicious family diner. The avocado tower as special summer's entree was awesome. The pastas were al dente and the sauce were very delicious. Our table was located on the patio on a kind of alcove, it was perfect!

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  17. slopoet

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasta dishes excellent flavors, ingeniously prepared, nothing "ordinary." Weather was perfect for sitting outside, comfortable surroundings.

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  18. Terri

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was very good better than what I expected to have

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  19. RoseP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food menu and excellent service. It was a nice birthday celebration for a friend. They even put a candle on her dessert cake to make the day special.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I can do this is in a couple of short sentences. Our table of three agreed, the food was outstanding and the prices were reasonable. It's a very casual atmosphere, but the food is equal to the food you'd want at a very upscale Italian restaurant.

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  21. Marljoy

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food and the atmosphere were really perfect for us except I ordered the sea bass special and u felt it was too small for the price. This was the first time at this restaurant and we will come back again but will try something else.

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  22. JacquelineE

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Neighborhood gem especially this time of year sitting outside. Everything … yes EVERYTHING delicious snd expertly prepared. Chef Sal runs a tight kitchen and always extends himself giving more than expected. Portions are generous and everything fresh and seriously delicious. Recent lunch a smoke prosciutto moz panini & crispy fries. Ate half. And another friend ordered the special salad substituted nice juice portion of salmon instead of chicken. Lovely. ❤️❤️

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  23. HeidiT

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent last evening at Vidalia. Food was great as was service. Our server Joe was also terrific. We sat outside and enjoyed a wonderful evening.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was excellent! We were a party of 6 and every raves about the meals. Only drawback was the service was slow due to only one waitress working. Highly recommend and we will be going back!

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  25. GeorgeB

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Vidalia is a little gem. The food is always excellent and the service is top notch. I just love the Osso Buco.

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  26. KathyD

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m a repeat customer…love the food & cozy atmosphere!

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  27. Jill

    Alabama

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We were seated in the tented area which has fans, but we were on the side, so the space was very, very warm on a August evening. There were two very large parties that should have had the space dedicated to them, as they were rowdier than a standard week night dinner our group. The size of the groups had the servers stretched thin. The food was outstanding and the portions generous which has been consistent on my visits to Vidalia and we will return.

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  28. Peggy

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  29. DavidC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was an important business meeting and everything was perfect. Service, appetizers, wine opening, main entrees, and dessert. When the restaurant was filled up it was a little warm, but the air conditioning kicked in. Look forward to our next visit.

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  30. SBBB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and service. Wasn’t busy so noise level was fine for a small space. Outdoor area looked good. Generous portion on the antipast

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  31. KKNA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I had my Marketing team have their business lunch at Vidalia's and they really liked their meals. They would love to come back some evening for dinner! Thank you!

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  32. Traveler60

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vidalia is always one of our favorite places to go. Their outdoor patio is lovely as is the smaller inside dining room. The food is always good to great! Several times, Joe has been our waiter and he is fabulous! His service is always friendly, helpful and prompt. Vidalia is always a lovely night out!

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  33. DanC

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first trip to Vidalia. We will be back! The food and service were both excellent.

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  34. judy

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Vidalia's. Whenever we're able to get together with the Cranes, we always pick Vidalia's.

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  35. Gayle

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food at Vidalia is fantastic! Every dish (swordfish, pasta with shrimp, beet salad) was prepared with care and offered unusual flavors. The chef is certainly talented. Our waiter Joe was personable and caring, great to chat with. We will be back, but next time we will bring cash. When we received our check we learned that there is a 3.99% fee added for using a credit card; this did not appear on the website nor were we advised about it in advance when Vidalia staff called to confirm our reservation. We thought this was a steep fee and didn't like being blindsided. Also, the specials menu does not list prices. It's always a bit awkward having to ask the price of a dish. That said, we still like Vidalia.

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  36. DanBec

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Friendly staff and terrific service. The appetizers (including an onion soup) were excellent. Main courses were pedestrian. A veal marsala was edible with a decent sauce (a bit chalky), but the presentation was not appetizing--a spread of meat and sauce adjacent to a lump of (cool) mashed potatoes. Same for the chicken dish. A little more effort with presentation, perhaps to include a vegetable, at least for color if not taste, would go a long way. The restaurant would seem more elegant (as it was in the past) if there were an effort to encourage patrons not to wear teeshirts and gym shorts.

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  37. Sandyk

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food and friendly service. We asked for a quiet table and they delivered...outside in the shade. We will be back!

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  38. JackL

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Service was outstanding. Food was a little off, seems like they were in vacation mode in the kitchen. Normally it’s a outstanding restaurant.

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  39. Apexnt

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    I was looking forward to trying Vidalia based on reviews and awards but I have to say I was disappointed. I ordered a special for an entree and found out 10 minutes later that they had run out of that item. The waiter said he would get me a menu to review to see what I would like in place of the first item. He left to retrieve the menu and my wife and daughter’s entrees were delivered to the table before I had a chance to re-order. 10 mins later min second choice came out and it was good, but very bland. It was not what I expected from the reviews and price of their food. Unfortunately, if it were moderately priced, I may chalk it up to a bad night. But I won’t go back at those prices.

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  40. LydiaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    My dish was absolutely inedible, I even requested more gravy or juice to moisten the pasta. Didn’t help.

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FAQs

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 896-4444.

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ is rated 4.7 stars by 1772 OpenTable diners.

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

21 Phillips Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    206 or Gordon Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking with no meters.
  • Public transit
    10 minutes from Hamilton train station and 5 minutes from 295 North or South.10 minutes from Princeton University and local shoppes.
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Scarlata
  • Entertainment
    Al Fresco Dining with entertainment, weather permitting and Wine Tastings and outdoor fireplace
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (609) 896-4444
  • Catering
    We are happy to host events in our restaurant during normal business as well as off hours. The restaurant holds 48 people comfortably and our outdoor dining area will hold 50 people as well. We be happy to provide a great custom family style meal for your event or your guests can order a la carte from our menu.<br />No matter what the event is, we feel confident we can provide you with a warm and wonderful dining experience with great food and great service.<br />We also cater off site events and will be happy to provide you with any information you need about our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    You may rent the restaurant for private events or outside dining. We are closed on Monday, but we will gladly open for you if the party consist of 20 or more. Lunch or Dinner. Please call for details or email at vidaliarestaurant@gmail.com
  • Private party contact
    Salvatore: (609) 896-4444
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