Here are the good stuff: Food is great! Waiter was very knowledgeable! Their wine selection is awesome! Decor is really nice and they have a second floor for larger groups... Wait is there a not so good stuff coming? Yes!!! Parking is a nightmare!!! I would choose to go here off hours but it was so busy on a Tuesday night, I can't imagine how it is on a Friday night. There are 3 EV parking spaces! As an EV owner I am happy to see that. Was I able to park in an EV spot? No, because they were all taken...NOT by EV cars. So what is the point of putting charging stations? Will I go back? Maybe for lunch... read more

Eno Terra - Menu - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

Food: This place is considered a nice, upscale Italian restaurant. Came here for a valentines dinner and was well surprised. Wine was good, the appetizer and entrees had a good flavor profile along with the dessert. I did find these dishes to be on the tad salty side and I could feel it throughout our meal and made me extra thirsty both during and after dinner. Cost: Not a place I would personally come every day for meals but I can see this place being a destination for celebrating certain events - which in our case was for valentines. Our bill was about $250 for the two of us but we did get a bottle of wine, two appetizers, two entrees and a dessert. Environment: The restaurant inside was very spacious- lots of tables available. I believe we did make a reservation for our meal but I don't think that would be necessary. The decoration inside was very modern and had a very warm feel to it- very intimate vibes for sure. Service: Good service, a little on the slower end. For a large and upscale place, I was a little disappointed that there was some wait time/need to flag down servers throughout our meal. Uniqueness: A very warm/intimate place for meals. A place to try out if you're around the area/celebrating some event. read more

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Eggplant rollatini appetizer was ok. It needed to come out warm. Meatballs San Mariano tomatoes and pecorino Romano was ok too. Burrata with bacon jam watercress poached pear and pickled onions in balsamic glaze with grilled olive oil bread was quite tasty. Bacon wrapped dates surprised us with tasty flavor. Beet salad with goat cheese watermelon radish frisée and candied pecans and apples in balsamic glaze was very good. Branzino broiled couscous zucchini strips and leeks and celery root tasted delicious. Except for the branzino the appetizers needed to be warmer Slow paced Changed utensils between courses Beautifully plated all dishes separately - without even asking - which two of us shared. read more

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Eno Terra is ALWAYS GREAT. We tend to go on Mother's Day as well as birthdays and being there always makes the occasion even more special. They have excellent wine choices and creative farm to table entrees. I love the pasta free lasagna and have ordered it several times. We enjoyed the Burrata appetizer as well. Everyone was pleased with their choices. read more

I'm cautious about posting 5 star reviews based on one visit. However, some restaurants strut their stuff with such confidence that I'm willing to bend my rules. Eno Terra did just that on our Easter visit. Outstanding service, expertly prepared food and a dessert that will bring me back, DIET BE DAMNed! We tried the olives and Jersey salad as appetizers and made serious yummy noises. The seafood lover had the mussels in a rich sauce and soaked up the juice with the tasty bread. I had the perfectly cooked hanger steak and mashed. My niece had the chicken and we both smiled with every bite. Dessert was the most delicious chocolate mousse I have EVER tasted and will always be ordered on my return visits. Nice decor, pretty setting in a historic area. Go, you'll thank me later read more

Lovely meal with family. Food was good and the dessert was lovely. Drinks were always full. But at the price point it seems strange to pay for a small bread basket. read more

I'm going to dispense with the usual superlatives and just say that our dinner at Eno Terra was delicious and as relaxed as any we've had since the onset of the pandemic. Seated in their charming rustic bar area among the weeping mortar and walls of wine our shared meal of meatless lasagna and pan seared sea bass was a slow jam of inventive preparation and exquisite taste. Off the beaten track in Kingston, there's none of the bums rush time limits that sometime intrude on the downtown Princeton dining scrum - especially in a reduced capacity environment. One slight harsh to the mellow is the upcharge for bread. It's petty and unnecessary, especially at the price points involved. With no stopwatch in sight, this was leisurely dining at it's most refined. Eno Terra receives an easy five stars with full dispensation for the bread. read more

This review is strictly for the Eno Terra Happy Hour. The bartenders are very attentive, friendly and quick with service. The bar area has a nice ambiance. It is quite large and roomy with tables and chairs in addition to the stools around the bar. The food options are a bit lacking, especially on the vegetarian side. I ended up ordering the Formaggi plate. It came with cheese, cashews, bread and breadsticks. The description indicated fruit, but the fruit turned out to be an apple spread, which was good. Overall, I did enjoy the Formaggi My husband ordered the meatball panini, which looked more like a meatball sub. A nice place to meet up with friends after work for some drinks and apps. Food: 4 Price: 4 Service: 4 Ambiance: 4 read more

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A unique classy Italian farm to table experience that you will cherish. Outstanding wine selection with great attention to detail in their food & service. We were a large group and had made prior reservation and the table was ready when we got there. We were a corporate group of 12 and as you can imagine there was a lot of talking across the table , multiple requests from people and the wait staff handled it all so well. Starting with our wine order to bringing in the food their service was immpecable. Dimly lit, spacious yet cozy, the overall feel of this place is inviting. Parking can be a bit of a problem considering the busy location but its nothing insurmountable. Now to the food... we ordered the cheese and salami board and loved the delectable cheese , olives , cashews and salami combinations. Some of it were unique picks that made it special. Next to my pick of grilled oysters with potatoes both cooked so perfectly with TLC , which made it a delight to enjoy the dish! Of course I wiped my plate clean! The beet salad is yet another classic dish that was executed so well that it seemed like one of a kind offering at Eno Terra. Goat cheese & pistachios are a typical part of this salad. It's their vinaigrette that made it over the top special ! Their special for the day was pea soup which blew me away . Simplicity personified but booming with beauty subtle flavor and fragrance , that a few of my co-workers decided to follow my lead and order the same Everybody in the group tried different entree options. Few had Pasta , couple of them Steak and some others picked Salmon. The feedback was overwhelmingly consistent. This spot is upscale and so is their food. You get your moneys worth in every aspect. Service, Ambience, Food, Wine choices and Dessert . As a group everyone made it a point to recommend this spot for our next business visit... Cheers to Eno Terra and looked forward to my next visit.... read more

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Not a bad spot, but not worth returning! We had some friends invite us out and they picked it. Service was slow and had mainly young kids working. Food was decent at best! The overall ambience was nice with good wine selection. read more

Great atmosphere and they definitely serve delicious food here, but portions are way too small even for the type of restaurant. It's a very good spot for a group lunches or dates, I know the food is well prepared here and delicious. I was disappointed with the size of my lunch portion of black squid pasta with calamari, shrimp. When they serve me my dish I could already see parts of the plate underneath the pasta looking up at me. There's a picture attached to this review. I honestly had maybe four forkfuls of pasta. It's kind of awkward when you're trying to have your lunch stretch out for an hour while talking with coworkers when you only have about four bites. I will admit some other dishes had a more appropriate serving size for this type of restaurant. But I was starving when we left. The atmosphere is great here. Very nice for groups or dates to impress. We had a large work group and the waiter was trying to raise the bill. We ordered several dishes of appetizers from their menu and then he asked if we wanted to also order some pasta dishes as appetizers. There were no pasta dishes on the menu as appetizers. I mean who does that? I'm going to order a pasta dinner and pass it around as an appetizer? And it's a good thing I didn't because some of the pasta dishes are so small it wouldn't have made it halfway around the table. Recommended for group meals and couples, but there are other options around too. Nice Decor. read more

Had a great meal with good friends at the end of a long day. Great wine list, and solid vegetarian options. We got a table next to their big gas fireplace which made my always chilly sweetie happy. The meal felt like a nice hug from a class lover. read more

I remember going to Eno Terra years ago driving home from Sesame Place and having yelped for a restaurant while we passed thru Princeton. I had been meaning to go back for some time and why not during a pandemic. They offered outdoor dining as well as socially distanced indoor. We wanted to be extra safe so we ended up with in their outdoor terrace, which was a beautiful sight. It was kinda cold out and the manager was nice enough to put 2 heat lamps around our table as we ate. They usually have one lamp per table. Each is powered by a large propane tank which the manager said only lasts 6 hours or so, which helped me appreciate the lengths and extra costs this restaurant has gone to to ensure their customers do outdoor dining comfortably. The waiter was pretty friendly and helpful and brought us wine samples to try based on our tastes. The appetizers we had included grilled octopus which arrived on 2 skewers. The flavor was great but the octopus tentacle was quite charred and the portion of actual octopus was pretty small for the price since it was on a skewer and had other stuff yummy stuff on it such as potato and veggies. The roasted duck entree was good but the chef recommended it to be served medium rare, which we weren't comfortable with. We asked for medium but it still came out pretty pink and rare. Delicious accompanying veggies. The duck itself was a little too undercooked. I think I prefer my roast duck well done with a crispy outside like at Cantonese meat shops. The pork shoulder with risotto was tender and tasty. The risotto it came with was tasty and tasted like the veggies from the duck dish. The waiter was very thoughtful throughout the meal except for when he took our birthday cake that was sitting in a chair next to me and cut it into pieces to serve us without asking us. We had wanted to take a picture of whole cake with candles on it. It was a bit frustrating after we found for a nice expensive nice looking birthday cake to celebrate with. However I know it was an innocent mistake which the waiter apologized for a couple of times. A eno old fashioned cocktail I enjoyed was delicious and quite strong. read more

While not in the most walkable part of Princeton, Eno Terra is one of the highest quality Italian restaurants in town. I've dined here twice since the pandemic, once outdoors and once indoors and have always felt safe. Though the both the food menu and wine menu are understandably shortened, the level of service, quality of food, and atmosphere remain unchanged. Let's talk about the food. No meal is complete without a few appetizers to share with the table, and Eno Terra does not lack in this department. The calamari is a classic done extremely well here, and I also recommend the restaurant's unique take on Burrata (using whole cherry tomatoes!). I get those two dishes to start nearly every time I've come. The seafood is also very fresh so if you're a fan of that, definitely get the clams which are seasoned so flavorfully. Finally, the main courses are excellent as well -- you can't go wrong with any of them and I've tried so many of them including the various pastas, the burger, and the steak. Overall, Eno Terra is perfect for family dinners and special occasions. read more

This place has been a local favorite of ours for years. Innovative menu and consistent execution. We enjoy going mid afternoon and mid week to avoid the crowds. We like eating in the bar room, but for special occasions, the dining room is more elegant and quiet. Dining room servers are usually attentive and on par with other fine dining establishments. We pick something from the menu addition list and it almost never disappoints. Eclectic wine list with reasonable prices and knowledgeable unpretensious wine geeks. Today, the gazpacho was very tasty. With the help of David, the wine geek, we found a Quintarelli Bianco Secco Ca' del Merlo that paired well with the mussels (one of our favorites. Be sure to ask for more bread to get every drop of the broth). Sophia did a nice job serving us as well as the entire dining room. Service was well paced and attentive but not over bearing. read more

Not worth the price. I came here with my family for my brother's birthday. We each ordered different dishes to try as many items as possible. None of them were terribly impressive. I'm attaching some nice photos of the food, but that is all they are: nice photos. The flavors, quality, and quantity all left something to be desired. Not pictured was my brother's steak, which was vastly under seasoned and not cooked to order. read more

Eno Terra - Housemade ravioli - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

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If you're trying to impress someone or you want to go all out for a special occasion, then Eno Terra is the perfect setting. At night, this restaurant may be easy to miss while you're driving on Rt 27 since they only have the necessary lighting for some date night vibes. When you arrive, there is valet parking and you can take some cute pictures by the arch made of greenery and fairy lights. The inside is even more aesthetic than the outside, with candlelit tables and modern decor, really building a classy ambiance. While the food itself is flavorful and there are a variety of options, the presentation is what really stunned me. I highly recommend trying one of the board dishes. The saltiness of the salami balances well with the sweetness of the walnut raisin bread. The cheese and spiced cashews are also a nice touch. The portion sizes were good for one person, though may not be enough if you're not getting any appetizers or desserts to help you out. My favorite dishes have been the Soft Shell Crab Tagliatelle, Grilled Octopus, and the Calamari. Desserts are also delicious and are easily shareable for 2 people. The Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble has been the standout of desserts for me. Overall, this is an upscale restaurant where you can celebrate big milestones or splurge on bougey Italian food, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Love this Mediterranean restaurant with wonderful food. Wish they would bring back the artichoke appetizer! The read more

Awesome dinner venue. Outside look like a shack, but when I walked in, it was a different vibe. Excellent classy service and fresh delicious food. We ordered: shishito peppers; piccolo board (charcuterie); salmon; and bass. Finished the meal off with some gelato and fig tiramisu. I would probably skip the tiramisu next time. Didn't read carefully and realize that there was fig in it, not a huge fan of figs. Otherwise, it was an amazing tasty meal. Loved! read more

Came here with family to celebrate a special Birthday and I was very disappointed. The atmosphere was very nice and the service was adequate, I was excited to experience a wonderful meal, but honestly that didn't happen. We ordered apps for the table, the prosciutto was exceptional, the beet salad superb, the octopus was flavorful, the other items were forgettable. Our entrees were served, table census was chicken was very good, the gnocchi bowls and the grouper special were ok but not impressive, The side orders of mushrooms and brussel sprouts delicious! To my dismay, the special I ordered, crab and shrimp tortellini was underwhelming. It was unfortunate that an excessive amount of parsley was all i tasted, no seafood at all. After I ate half of one tortellini I pushed the plate away, my family tasted the ones left and agreed that it was herbs in a tomato broth. My husband tried the pork loin and it was extremely under seasoned, no salt and pepper, cooked to perfection, but flavorless. My family brought a cake, and were made aware of a $3 plate fee when making the reservation, which of course is fine, but it was $4 each when the bill came. Its not the extra $8,obviously but the inconsistency. I have enjoyed their other restaurants and i know they are better than this. Obviously my family and I won't return. Disappointing. I am sorry I had to write a review~ which I have never had to do in the past. read more

Great wine selection goes perfectly with their breads and cured meats and artisanal cheeses.

Celebrated a big milestone here. The night started a bit off. We were told the table would available in 10-15 minutes but we ended up waiting 45- 1 hour, and yes with a reservation. We had cocktails at the bar while we waited to be seated and they were underwhelming. Aside from this rocky start, the rest of the night was enjoyable. Our waitress was knowledgeable, made several suggestions which we were appreciative of, given that this was our first time here. Might give it another try closer to the summer for different menu options. read more

Eno Terra - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

We went Eno Terra after a matinee at McCarter with the Cave Parents. We were met by Franco the colorful floor manager at the bar laying bets on a tennis match. He introduced us to Sicilian wine made from the Perricone grape made by Firriato. It was exquisite. The menu is full of seasonal surprises. Our waiter Jesse was very knowledgeable . I had the lamb which matched perfectly with the Perricone. The other members of my clan had the seafood dishes. All presented well and delicious. I have to cut this short so.... When in Princeton and in the mood for fantastic Italian with superb service run to Zeno Terra. Don't forget to make room for the desserts! Ciao! read more

Very nice farm to table style restaurant. Classy inside with comfortable chairs. Both upstairs and downstairs dining rooms were similar style, quiet, and well laid out. Complimentary valet was seamless and a quick text message had our car out front upon our departure. Relatively limited menu, but everything was done nicely. Many appetizers to choose from. The burrata and selection of meats/cheeses were fantastic with good portions of each. The artisan bread basket is not complimentary here. Costs $3 and is not worth it. We ended up not eating any of it after sampling the different slices provided. All relatively dry and tasteless. Below par compared to even free bread baskets. All pasta entrees were made with rigatoni, but were all delicious. Would highly recommend the Cacio e Pepe rigatoni, as it was THAT good, even with rigatoni noodles. Portion sizes were great. Not enough to split, but more than a single serving. Had no room for dessert after appetizers and the pasta dish unfortunately. Dessert menu had standard options like tiramisu. Would love to see panna cotta on the dessert list. Overall great experience. Service was attentive but on the slower side- definitely allows you experience the dishes and does not feel rushed at all. Some of the larger parties were given more attention, but it still was not a negative. 4 stars as it was a nice experience. Great food. Classy atmosphere. It's just not quite at a 5 star level but if the menu rotates, will definitely return. read more

Absolute gem! Service was beyond professional. I will be back. The atmosphere was great and decor was perfect read more

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I took my date here and she was highly impressed. Food is delicious. Ambience is beautiful decor is beautiful. Highly recommend.

The ambience of this restaurant is a five star! I thought the prices for happy hour were a little pricey. The apps are small, however delicious! Staff were friendly and attentive! read more

Eno Terra is a beautiful restaurant located in Princeton that I've always wanted to love. The space is isolated from the rest of the town and it's very warm and cozy while also being a fairly big place. However, on all occasions I've been here, I've found the food to just be ok. Take the Farro Verde Rigatoni for example. Good looking pasta dish that was just missing something. Underwhelming on flavor and overall not memorable. Also take the blue moon greens. A salad that comes with cheese and some fruit. That salad was on the soggier side and overall had too much dressing. Dishes like these are unfortunate as the service and overall presentation at this restaurant are excellent. All that aside, they are known for being a great wine bar/restaurant and each time I've come that's been the standout for me. Great selection of still and sparking and a very cozy atmosphere to drink it in. For me, coming to this restaurant in the winter is the ideal in order to really enjoy its atmosphere. I just wish the food were better. read more

Eno Terra - Blue Moon Greens - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

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Great service and wonderful people but the food was a let down Saturday. 3 Cheese Agnolotti was watery and bland. Bolognese was weak and almost meat-less. Gnocchi was the best of the three. Hoping it was just an off night for the kitchen. read more

I'm not used to seeing old tombstones and colonial houses that automatically make the National Register of Historical Places just because these buildings are old. I'm a Californian after all. We don't bury people where I'm from because real estate is way too expensive. I guess that's why the crossroads village of Kingston might as well be Timbuktu as far as I was concerned making Eno Terra all the more unexpected a pleasure to find in Jersey's truck-farm country. Actually, I didn't find it. A colleague who lives in the Princeton area generously took me there for lunch. Chef Christopher Albrecht, a protege of Tom Colicchio's at Manhattan's Gramercy Tavern and Craft, serves up local, farm-fresh cuisine in low-key style at a chalet-like setting. Apparently most of the ingredients on the menu have been grown or raised with a fifty-mile radius of the restaurant, an impressive feat considering how tempting most of the dishes were described. The best deal is definitely the $24 Three Course Business Lunch, which offers a salad/soup, an entree and a dessert, quite a bit of food for someone who had a string of meetings scheduled afterward. Even the freshly made bread served in the berry basket was overwhelming, especially served as it was with the fresh pumpkin puree in olive oil (see photo). The salads were as fresh as you would expect. My companion had the almost dessert-like $12 Roasted Beet & Watercress Salad with Blood Orange, Shaved Radishes, Mint and Ricotta (see photo), while I ordered the $14 Grilled Canal Farm Asparagus Salad, which was served with young thin spears, Watermelon Radishes, Ricotta and a Raspberry Vinaigrette (see photo). Both were fresh, satisfying arrays of produce handsomely presented. This was followed by two, well-turned artisan sandwiches. Hers was the intriguing $14 Fontal & Strawberry Grilled Cheese with Radicchio, Fennel and Ginger on Ciabatta. Mine was the impressively meaty $16 Marinated Lamb Sandwich served with Arugula, Pecorino, Mint Pesto and Shallot Marmalade (see photo). Look at it...it's a startlingly hearty sandwich that tasted as good as it looks in the picture. It was quite an undertaking to take bites out of it and too much of an afterthought to think of using a knife to manage it. But it should come as no surprise that I was able to finish it. We ended up sharing our dessert, no sacrifice at all since it was the $12 Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler for Two, a monstrous ramekin of delight topped off by two heavy biscuits and a scoop of Lavender Mascarpone Gelato (see photo). Somebody cancel my meetings, I need to lie down for a while... FOOD - 4 stars...top-drawer, sustainable cuisine somewhere in Jersey...I look forward to having dinner there sometime on my next trip to see if I should add another star AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...low-key elegance, brightly lit SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive... and pretty helpful when I needed an explanation of what a watermelon radish was TOTAL - 4 stars...a solid four stars in an area where you don't quite expect it read more

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4.5/5 stars! Just shy of a full 5 stars due to being slightly pricey and having slow service. But, food was mouthwatering! Good variety of vegetarian options that are unique, rather than the same old dishes. They started off the table with bread and herbed olive oil - I especially liked the olive oil. For my main entree, I got the ricotta gnocchi, which was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the parmesan cheese gratings on top paired with the pesto sauce. For dessert, we decided to split a cannoli amongst the three of us after seeing guests at a nearby table order cannolis. To our delight, they brought out three mini cannolis, which was much appreciated rather than awkwardly trying to cut apart one large cannoli. Ambience is very classy and aesthetically pleasing. We came for lunch and expected the service to be slightly faster, especially because it wasn't too busy and most of the other guests came for lunch during the workday. However, as an avid Italian food-lover, I'd definitely come back! read more

Eno Terra - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

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It was date night for us. The highlight of the evening was the food. It was all outstanding. We have been there before a few times and find that the food is special. Example dishes that stick out include Seared scallops (wife loved it), grilled octopus, stuffed tempura zucchini blossoms... Service was, well, average overall. Our waiter almost forgot to share the specials for the evening. He also didn't check on us until after we were done with each course. It really seemed like he was new at this or just paying attention to the larger tables. The bus staff was good though, very attentive (except the one that dropped off dessert and didn't acknowledge us or say anything- looked like she didn't want to be there). The worst part was that it was ridiculously warm in there. Seriously? Maybe it was just the corner where we were seated. Food was delicious. In the end, it was a mixed experience. We expect more for the price. There are plenty of choices in the area and they can stand to polish up their game. read more

Eno Terra - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

BAD EXPERIENCE--We recently booked a reservation and requested outdoor dining (as we have for the past two-plus years for COVID reasons). However, we were not informed by the restaurant that they decided not to offer outdoor dining that day until my wife, son and I arrived for dinner. This would be disappointing any day, but it was Mother's Day. The upset look on my wife's face deserved at least a sincere apology, but the hostess was rude, making excuses that outdoor seating is "first come, first serve" (not sure what that even means if you're not offering it) and asked if we were going to go somewhere else. She just wanted us to leave. When I asked to speak to the owner/manager, he was dismissive too. I politely expressed our disappointment to him, as I had to the hostess. We were not asking him to set up a table for us outdoors (though it was a mild, sunny afternoon), just looking for him to take responsibility, acknowledge the mistake, and say they would do a better job next time of letting people know if they'd decided not to offer outdoor seating on a sunny day. That way we would have been better able to make other plans for Mother's Day. I reminded him we are frequent customers who live in the neighborhood--but now we have very negative feelings about Eno Terra and don't want to come back any time soon. When I explained this to him, he just smiled and said, Well, we will be here when you do. This was one of those make-or-break customer service moments--when a restaurant owner could have simply taken responsibility for a mistake--and Eno Terra failed. A very disappointing experience at what used to be our favorite restaurant. read more

This place was very spacious with an upstairs and outdoor area. They had wood floors with lots of interesting décor. It was a nice environment to enjoy a meal. The service was very attentive and appreciated. We decided to participate in the 5 course tasting menu ($60 per person) they offered that night. They usually change it every few weeks I believe the waiter mentioned. We did not opt for the wine pairing. Each course is described below. Red Pepper Vellutata - This was a soup with blue crab, chives, and smoked olive oil. This was a solid start to the meal. The soup was very smooth and the little amount of crab that was received was a nice touch. NJ Arugula Salad - This salad consisted of arugula, pink oyster mushrooms, white anchovies, frico, and smoked blue cheese. This was way too salty. There were too many anchovies present. I am a big fan of anchovies too, but this salad had too many. The frico was even saltier. Ricotta Gnocchi - This was probably my favorite dish of the night. It contained olive oil cured tomato, prosciutto, basil and scampi butter. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and the other ingredients were a nice touch. Carolina Shrimp - This was a very interesting dish. It contained farro, shishito and Fresno peppers, a crab stuffed piquillo, tropea onion and black squid ink. There were 4 medium sized shrimp that were kind of bland. The rest of the dish was alright. The crab stuffed piquillo was too sweet for my liking, but the farro with the other peppers was solid. Grilled Skirt Steak - This came with fennel, arugula, red onion, and grana Padano. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare with just the right amount of seasoning for a skirt steak. I was surprised arugula was served once again. There was also some sort of potatoes that were deep fried. I do not recall the name of them, but they were great. They had that nice crunch on the outside. Kings Creamery Goat Cheese Panna Cotta - This dessert just did not do it for me besides the strawberry sauce and strawberries present. I wish I could say more about this, but I just did not enjoy it. Will I go back? I might to try the regular menu. read more

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The happy hour is the best (you didn't hear it from me cause I need a seat at the bar)... The staff is why you want to go there. Amazing and friendly people. The food will keep you coming back. JJ is awesome. read more

I'm not too familiar with the surrounding, but believe this is one of the higher end restaurants around the area? (correct me if I'm wrong). I'd say the only "con" is not getting enough attention from the manager (or owner?). My guess is that people who come over are those who live around the area, and I look like a tourist (lol''''). I got a nice table beside and bar and got to peek into the wine cellar (they do wine tasting once a while but doesn't seem like they sell them at retail). Everyone in there was really nice with the bartender and other waiter/waitresses being extremely nice and professional. Forgot what I got for a drink (but most likely my same old lime-vodka). The eggplant parmigiana was recommended by the waiter and it was well made with eggplant in all style (fried, steamed, stuffed in cheese). I was actually surprised he recommended one of the less expensive SECONDI. Good ambiance and good service, hopefully, I can come more often so the host recognizes me......! food 4/5 ambiance 4/5 value 4/5 service 4/5 read more

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My last stop for late night nibbles and cocktails during my recent holiday in Princeton. Wish i had made it my first! Sunday night is half price wine night on all bottles including vintages. The atmosphere is killer here. Sort of old farm country outside and modern wine country inside. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable on all offerings. We were lucky enough to have the wine purveyor serve us tonight. He made some excellent recommendations including a nice 2004 Lini champagne and the octopus appetizer. The octopus was intense. Braised then seared served with salsa verde, crisp prosciutto, saffron, and squid ink emulsion. One of the best preparations I've had. Highly recommended. Looking forward to another visit. read more

Eno Terra - Octopus. Amazing. - Italian Near Me - Kingston, New Jersey

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Disappointing My boyfriend took me and my kids out for my birthday dinner yesterday evening at what was one of my favorite local restaurants. We ordered the artesian bread basket (since when did restaurants start charging for bread?) and the calamari as appetizers. The calamari was chewy, not tender. For our entrées, my son and boyfriend ordered the homemade ravioli, the special that evening. My daughter also ordered from the special menu, the Chilean sea bass, and I had the short ribs with polenta and greens. Well, we waited for over an hour for our meal. The management was apologetic and offered us more bread, cashews, and olives, which we declined because we wanted to keep our appetite for the main meal. Finally our meal arrives. The "special" homemade ravioli was 4 small pieces of dough filled with lukewarm ricotta--not worth the $32 price. My entrée was nothing to write home about. It was good but not great. My daughter's meal, also one of the specials, was an undercooked Chilean sea bass, which she sent back. They gave her risotto balls to fill the time while the 3 of us ate our mediocre meals. However, the fact that we had to wait so long, and then my daughter's fish wasn't even properly cooked was totally unacceptable. To make up, they gave us complementary desserts, but did not comp my daughters meal. People who came after us (and some ordered the same meal!) left before us. Never mind the fact it was my birthday what was upsetting was that my boyfriend wanted to make it extra special for me and my kids. This was a really disappointing "meal," which should not have been handled this way. BTW, our server was great and apologetic. I don't think I'll be patronizing Eno Terra any time soon again, if at all. read more

This restaurant is an amazing experience from start to finish. Great for a special occasion! I had only ever been there for Mother's Day brunch before, which side note was amazing, but now I've been there for dinner. They offer several courses with options of half portions for the pasta dishes. Want to mention that the service here is amazing as well. They are so attentive and are always there to get your dirty plates out of the way, supply you with clean silverware, to refill your water glass, to offer suggestions, and to serve you with ease and a smile. We had several dishes this evening and I can honestly say that we were delighted by all of them. A special shoutout goes to the banana bread pudding- I honestly just want to eat that dish everyday for the rest of my life!! We started off with a mixed cheese and meat platter. Then moved onto appetizers where we shared the lamb meatballs and octopus. Next was a half serving of the special pasta tonight which was lobster ravioli. For dinner my mother and I split the special skirt steak and the eggplant parmesan. My father got the special fish dish and my grandmother got the skirt steak. For dessert, we had the banana bread pudding, pear and cranberry crumble and flourless chocolate cake. I can guarantee that we will return time and time again and will offer this restaurant as a reco to all of our friends. Give this place a shot! read more

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Excellent food and atmosphere. Definitely our local choice for fine dining Italian. We had a special bottle of wine we had been saving for our anniversary and they let us bring it for a very modest corking fee. read more