I've always come to this strip mall to dine at Nomad. However, due to recommendations from my…read morefriends, we decided to give Pastiamo a shot. Normally we stay away from pasta restaurants unless there's something unique to it. However, Pastiamo hit a home run immediately. From Chef Francesca being ever present in the restaurant - from serving to seating - to the homemade focaccia you receive as a starter, it was an impeccable dining experience. Then you add the nice plates and simple, yet warm decor. You just can't go wrong. We split the forza Italia as an appetizer to get more of a focaccia kick. We loved the homemade bread. The three cheeses were a nice and complimentary touch. Also, dousing this with some freshly squeezed orange juice didn't hurt. For the main course, we split a pesto gnocchi and a tagliatelle alla Norma. The pasta was truly homemade. Felt super fresh. The sauces were great and not too oily or salty. It was so good that we decided to bring some home to my parents. We will be back again!

The meatballs are not that great. The pasta is cook to…read moreperfection local pasta place where u can eat after you're done with shopping since the restaurant is located at a mall plaza. Very laid back ambiance. The service is friendly but they don't allow you to do substitutions on the dishes. They also have a good variety of desserts

I love this restaurant! Came here to celebrate my birthday with friends and it was amazing. The…read morefood is incredible and they offer good service. All of their pizzas are amazing! I highly recommend their Margherita and mushroom truffle pie. We also got a Caesar salad with grilled chicken and it was SO good. I do wish they were more accommodating of restrictions like halal options or GF, otherwise this restaurant is a must try! Plenty of seating is available and has a great ambiance. Loved the inside decor!

A nice Italian restaurant located in the Princeton downtown area. On a Friday evening, the area was…read morealready packed so we had a wait. They told us they do not do call in reservations (especially for our party of 2.), so we put our name down. Pasta was al dente, and my tomato based sauce had some kick to it, which the waiter was kind to bring red pepper flakes. It is on the pricier side, but not surprising based off the area. There is bar seating, or table seating too. Not a bad spot to visit, esp if you're close to campus and want pasta. that's all from me :^)

We had dinner here and the food was amazing. The staff and atmosphere were great. It's a very open…read moreindoor area

Have been here for both breakfast and dinner. The dinner is surprisingly pretty good, especially…read moregiven that the restaurant is situated within a hotel. Creative takes on classic Italian dishes, all prepared fresh. Service is super friendly and there's a roomy, relaxing ambiance.

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Sandro Botticelli are some of the greatest Italian…read moreartists of all time. Their masterpieces have lived on for generations. Yet, I can confidently say that none of those works can even slightly compare to the chicken parmigiana I had from this establishment. From the moment you step foot into this small, quaint Italian restaurant, you are fully immersed in Italian culture. After being shown to our table, a jovial waiter immediately greeted us with plenty of different water options and spoke of extravagant specials, describing them so convincingly that I almost ordered them all. But after a quick glimpse at the menu, I knew exactly what I wanted. One of my favorite dishes in the entire world is a good, classic chicken parm though I'll admit, I'm very picky about this popular dish. As the chicken parm arrived at the table, I instantly knew this was no ordinary pizza-joint parm. This was a masterpiece. When my knife pierced the chicken, a beautiful crisp echoed throughout the dining room as steam poured out of the perfectly cooked cutlet. And then came the first bite. I immediately began to cry. This was no ordinary bite--this was liberation. My taste buds were freed. After years of searching for the perfect chicken parm, I had finally found it. I am forever indebted to La Mezzaluna and its lovely staff. Not only did they introduce my taste buds to the greatest chicken dish I've ever had, but they also helped create a wonderful night with a lovely date. I will absolutely be returning, and I look forward to the next time I can indulge in their legendary chicken parm.

This was my first time here at La Mezzaluna. Some friends and I decided to give it a try during…read morerestaurant week. It was fairly packed for a weekday lunch. The interior is nice and the manager very accommodating. The food was fine, but given the number of Italian restaurants in the area, La Mezzaluna did not blow me away. We tried the Eggplant Rollatini and Soup for appetizer. Both were fine. For our entrees, we had the Chicken Al Vino Blanco, Barramundi, and Vegetarian Risotto. All of the entrees were a bit on the bland side. However, the Tiramisu for dessert was delicious. Overall a nice experience. A solid 3.5. However, not as great as some of the other Italian restaurants in Central Jersey.

Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

Celebrated my husband's birthday with dinner here. The spot is moody and dark. Service was fine, no…read morecomplaints. What we ordered: - POLETTE (pine nuts raisins beef meatballs, tomato sauce, melted cacio cavallo - CALAMARI (fried squid, spicy tomato sauce) - SALTIMBOCCA (veal tenderloin scaloppini, prosciutto, bufala mozzarella, spinach, crispy sage, brandy sauce, fingerling potatoes) - CINQUANTA (fifty layered lasagne, spinach pasta, veal tenderloin stew, cheese, mushrooms, marsala sauce) - NON-ALCOHOLIC SPRITZ - NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK BELLINI The food was good. It was a good experience overall.

On a beautiful Sunday in Princeton, the family and I were looking g to have a nice lunch. Some…read moreplaces were booked up but Mistral was able to accommodate us. We were seated at a table below a tree in the bar area, which is very aesthetically pleasing with a natural wood bar and industrial touches. The menu was Sunday brunch however it had many pleasing options from breakfast standards to sandwiches and salads. We all ordered sandwiches and asked for additions or omissions which wasn't a problem at all. All of our choices came with generous portions and were delicious. Our server was efficient but not the friendliest, but he got the job done. Overall, I would return to Mistral if I visit Princeton again and would recommend it to others too.

Huge letdown. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Princeton, so we were really…read morelooking forward to coming back. Unfortunately, the food was mostly bad to just okay. The salmon with crispy rice was the only dish we enjoyed. The squash was terrible and smothered in mayo sauce, and even the steak was disappointing. The chicken was decent, but the multiple sauces made the flavors strange and muddled. Probably one of my most disappointing meals in recent months. Such a shame because I used to really love this place.

First time back here since covid, and been looking forward to it. Upon entering the first thing…read morewe noticed was how hot it was inside. They sat us in a corner, no breeze and learned their AC and fan has been broken for years. Couple next to us sat down said its too hot and left in less than a minute. We stuck it out and was glad we did. Their take on an amaretto sour was very tart and vibrant, a new favorite. Reisling was nice and sweet. Main course was papardelli, fresh pasta. Fully enjoyed that. Friday special ia chicken parm, was cooked nicely. However when we discussed dessert we just were too hot to have another drink and have dessert which is a shame. Not sure why they haven't fixed this know air issue, they are loosing sales.... What kept it 4 star for us was the wait staff. Jordan was extremely friendly and efficient, as well as the other staff that took care of us. Would love to go back, but maybe in late fall/winter unless they fix their fan/ac issue.

Let me start off with the pros: ease of making reservations, service, seating time, ambience,…read moreplenty of parking, nice presentation as you walk in. But, I wasn't blown away by any of the courses, unfortunately. The only dish that stood out as being really good were the rice balls. Everything else was just average-and that makes me really sad because I have been looking to try this place FOREVER, especially since we had our wedding reception at their sister restaurant that closed almost twenty years ago--and their food blew me away. Collectively, we ordered calamari- bland, arancini-delicious, crispy eggplant-bland and dry. I ordered the crab agnolotti which was just, well.... bland. My mom's salmon seemed to be cooked well, we asked for medium and that's what she got. The tiramisu was good, and I am not generally a fan. The mocktail that ordered-basil gimlet was a nice balance of sweet and sour. Overall, really giving it a 3.5 but based upon comparison to my other 4 star ratings, I had to bring it down a bit. An overall nice experience, but since the food is the star... I'm not sure if I will return.

Came here a few times for brunch with friends. We've tried their meeting house plate, veggie…read moresandwich, burgers, etc. the food was very much mediocre and nothing stood out or left an impression. The service was fine. The interior is chic and elevated which makes it a nice place for dates and friends hangouts but there are similar placed around town with better food options.

A very uneven experience with excellent service being hamstrung by poor execution. An excellent…read moremushroom soup was followed by a rather bland broiled chicken. Wars have been fought over salt making it regrettable that little to no seasoning was evident. I could also do without an upcharge for a bread basket that featured two slices of rye bread quartered. The elevated price point would suggest and demand much better fare. Barely three stars.

We had calamari, salmon tartare, and the pastaless lasagna and everything was great in taste.read more

Very welcoming!! Because seated by the window on such a…read morebeautiful day. There were so many people waiting on us and taking care of us. My bff got a Bloody Mary. Liked it so much. We burrata salad. It was very, very beautiful and so fresh and delicious. For lunch my bff ordered the homemade noodles in a very delicious sauce from the soft cooked eggs. There were also artichokes and a crunchy surprise sprinkling of bacon bits. It was very delicious and satisfying. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken. It was very flavorful and I like how it had a very delicate amount of dressing. It was so colorful and so fresh. I loved it so much. I enjoyed my iced tea as well! Even the other guests in the restaurant at the time, we're very friendly and so kind. And I'm happy to hear from them about a blueberry farm. That's quite wonderful. It really was a wonderful afternoon here. Thanks to all the hard-working people who take care of us and nourish us. There's so many people. Thank you dearly.

Update (Feb 2026)…read more Stopped in to Alfonso's after visiting Princeton NJ, for a late lunch/ early Dinner. Decided to get the Stromboli (Med) ($15). A packed pocket of delicious goodness. Pro tip: get the Medium, it will feed you for Days !!! It's huge ! Service has always been great, and today was no exception. The dinning room was quiet, casual and chill. Which made it easy to just hang out and relax. Follow me on IG, yelp, and YouTube, as I travel the world in search of the best dining entertainment IG: @Noodlesoupr

I'm not sure I reviewed Alfonso's yet. My bad. Alfonso's reminds me of going home to my grandma…read morehouse. Always welcome and always good food! Amazing service. Here you are part of the family. Perfect ambience for the entire family.