Here I go again--another French bistro I absolutely adore…read more Christine's French Bistro is everything you want in a cozy, decadent French spot: small, intimate, softly lit with sconces, and anchored by a beautiful bar you can dine at or just sip champagne and linger. Let's be honest--I come here for one reason: the soufflés. They are my kryptonite. Sweet or savory, they never disappoint. I've had the chocolate (rich, decadent, flawless), though I'm still chasing my ultimate favorite--the elusive Grand Marnier soufflé. One day... Beyond that: * Mussels + champagne = always a win * Service is warm and welcoming * Prices feel fair for the quality and experience This place has become part of my ritual when I'm in the area. I'll fly into Newark Liberty International Airport, hop on the Amtrak Acela, get off in Princeton, head straight here, and yes--plan my trip around a soufflé. No regrets. The location is perfect--right in the heart of Princeton, which is one of those charming, walkable towns with tree-lined streets and that classic, almost European feel. There's garage parking nearby, but honestly, once you're there, you won't need your car. Perfect for: * Date night * Dessert and champagne with friends * Solo bar seating (highly recommend) Bottom line: Elegant, cozy, and worth going out of your way for--especially if you love a proper soufflé. Life's too short not to eat well. Go make it happen.

Very disappointed. To begin, the first basket of bread was stale and cold. One small pat of butter…read morefor a table of 3. 2 of our group ordered the steak frites and the steak was tough and full of gristle which made it inedible. There were literally 8 French fries on the plate and they were cold. I understand restaurants are trying to cut costs but potatoes are still cheap. One diner had the lamb special which was supposed to be served with a sauce but was dry and flavorless. The accompanying black rice was just there. The only positive was our server who was helpful and friendly. This is Princeton for Pete's sake. Most of the patrons have been to France and know good dining.

Came here after seeing a play at McCarter Theatre Center, which is conveniently right across the…read morestreet. Vibes: classic tavern Tables: linen-covered Service: fast and friendly Food: great I ordered the shrimp tempura roll and the French onion dumplings. Both were delicious and I'd gladly order them again.

If you're looking for a place located right on the campus of Princeton University then you should…read moretry Dinky's Bar and Kitchen. They have a wide range of wonderful Signature Cocktails using seasonal ingredients,,Mock Cocktails, Curated Wine list by the Glass or Bottle and Craft Beers on Tap and in Bottles. Dinky's Bar is located in the historic 1918 train station, featuring train station-themed, signature cocktails and locomotive themes to pay homage to the building's heritage. Dinky's has a Happy Hour: it's from 3 PM to 5 PM (Sunday - Thursday) and "Happier Hours" from 10 PM to close... Dinky's offers a Seasonal Menu of Small Plates, Burgers, Flatbreads, Limited Sushi, Pizza, Soup, and more. Everything is locally sourced. The also serve a limited Brunch. The vibe is fun and fits right in with the area.. It's located right on Princeton University and is walking distance to The Art Museum. This quaint restaurant has an outdoor patio with seating, and some tables and high tops inside with a full bar. and their menu is simple and delicious. Dinky's doesn't take reservations. They only accept walk-ins. We had a fun server named Conner. He made great suggestions, especially for cocktails and food choices. We both started with their Pear Paloma-tequila, pear, cardamom, lime, grapefruit soda. It was refreshing and good. It was the perfect drink to try. We were looking to get a quick bite just to tie us over. This place came recommended by a close friend. We ordered a few appetizers. Spicy Tuna Roll- tuna, spicy mayo, masago, scallion, sambal, eel sauce, sesame seeds add avocado + $1, add pickled mango + $1 I chose the mango for a twist. It was fresh and delicious. We also ordered a California Roll- kani, cucumber, avocado, nori, sushi rice, sesame seeds. You can add pickled mango + $1 or avocado for + $1. We added the mango for a twist. It was very good. Next time I come I want to try their Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bao Buns-sriracha slaw, house made pickled cucumber, micro cilantro, asian glaze. It looked so good. There was a couple sharing our high top and they ordered several orders of these and they told us it's a must try. I would've ordered more food, but we were going to another place and I didn't want to fill up. The staff is very nice here all very friendly and welcoming. There's no children's menu. This place is a bit small so I don't recommend it for young children and it would be difficult for handicapped unless you're able to get a table outside. We will definitely be back.

This was our second visit to this very pleasant restaurant, and it won't be our last. Our party of…read moresix including two young children was hungry after a busy day. Our order included the following: * Deep Fried Brie served with caramelized onions: $15.95 * (2) Soupe à l'oignon Gratinée - traditional onion soup: $14.95 * Jambe D'agneau Braisée - new zealand lamb shank braised in port wine reduction served over israeli couscous, carrots, mushrooms and onions: $36.95 * Steak au Poivre/au Poivre Vert - two 4 ounce medallions of filet mignon with black peppercorn rub: $39.95 * Pommes Frites (hand cut french fries) $8 This place has the casual look and feel of a Paris bistro, and I really like the vibe. You can sit at tables or the large bar, we chose the former. The service was very good, accommodating and friendly. The food was nicely executed. My lamb shank was tender and tasty. I sampled the steak and thought it was nicely cooked, loaded with flavor and also very tender. The brie was tasty, and didn't seem to heavy, which was surprising as it was deep fried. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here.

Went for lunch on a weekday. I haven't been to a French restaurant in a long time in part because…read moreso many have closed which seems strange to me . I take it,it's a matter of fashion. Any way I had an escargot appetizer. I love snails. I wish they had frogs legs! I had the lamb shank for the main course. My wife had the bouef Bourgogne pot pie (apologies for misspellings ; auto correct is fighting me on this one). The food was excellent. The service was good.They make good cocktails and I a sazerac , something I last had in New Orleans, a long time ago. The ambiance is pleasant and parking is easy.The prices, about what you'd expect. We had dessert and coffee. Oh the bread is very good. Highly recommended!

Really nice experience! I reserved a table for 11:30 AM on a Friday, and I'm so glad we did. By…read more12:00 PM it was busy and when we walked through later at 1:30 PM it was PACKED! Go early. You're bound to have a more attentive server and better view. Food wise, it is pricy. For the price, I want to be blown away. It was yummy but you're paying for the ambiance and ease of dining at a popular attraction. My French dip sandwich was good, the French onion soup was good. The bucatini pasta had a strong lemon flavor but the cuttlefish was a nice addition. Pavlova was interesting! Had never tried it before for dessert. Wouldn't get it again but I appreciate the variety. I would come here again absolutely and sit outside but just know what you're paying for and what time you're going.

Went here for dinner with a friend and although we had a reservation there was a wait of about 20…read moreminutes (maybe more). Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. We both got the branzino which was the fish special that day and it was incredible! For apps my friend got the French onion soup which she enjoyed and I got brussel sprouts which were also tasty. There's a lot to see around the restaurant ( sculptures and such) which was nice to explore after dinner. The parking lot was full so we had to park outside of the gate on the street. Nice to know that's an option if the lot is full! I knocked off two stars because of the wait even though we had a reservation and because the bartenders in the bar area were not attentive at all. We stood there trying to get their attention for a long time before actually getting served.

Enjoyed my first visit at Jammin' Crepes! Hospitality was very nice and I was greeted upon…read moreentrance. Food was great; I ordered the Cinnamon Breakfast Toasty and it was TASTY!

Gotta love downtown Princeton! Got the "Everything's Better with Bacon and Jam" and it was great -…read moresavory sweet combos are always so delish, and paired with a seasonal jam. So fun! Just wish there was a bit more bacon to up the salty side of things. Seating is cute, good amount of space. Free water when you sit down which is nice. It's fast casual, so you order at the counter and then sit down! Love that they sell (some) of their jams to bring home, if they sold their caramelized onion jam I would've bought it but they didn't have it!!

Food was great. The service was great. Nice quick lil snack highly recommend for the kiddosread more

TLDR massive crepes in lowkey spot…read more This little shop makes crepes loaded with fillings to order. Each crepe is completely stuffed with toppings and finished with a generous dollop of Nutella. The crepes are simple and delicious. Note that there are only a few counter seats in the store, but there are tables outside. I would come by if in the area.

We celebrated our baby shower at Eno Terra this past weekend, and it was nothing short of…read morewonderful! Our guests were so impressed by the quality of the food as well as the over ambiance of the restaurant. One of the things that made Eno Terra stand out from other restaurants was the fact that they offer takeaway favors. We chose the EVOO and our guests were so impressed that it was made by the restaurant. Planning the event with Alessandra was wonderful. She was a pleasure to work with and offered flexibility with some of my decor ideas. The day of the baby shower, we were very impressed at the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was happening the way in the way we requested. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience for our baby shower! Before this event we loved Eno Terra for the fresh high quality food and now we love it not only for the high quality dining experience, but that it has been a part of our journey towards parenthood! ​

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.

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 :^)

This spot feels homey and elegant at the same time! I've been here multiple times when I'm in the…read moremood for wood fired pizza! Ambiance: modern yet rustic decor! Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Service: the staff was friendly and was very attentive throughout the meal. Food: Chicken Milanese: chicken was crispy and hot to perfection! The salad was well tossed with tomato's, balsamic vinegar and mozzarella! Sausage Pizza: the crust was perfectly chewy and and crispy. The sausage topping was very flavorful and well seasoned.

We found the food here to be really good overall. The bowls of ramen were huge and a great value…read more The sushi roll was also large and tasty - their signature Roots roll is the one we tried. I'd also recommend the pork bao buns. The advice was fast and friendly. Plenty of seating and a simple, clean, decor here.

It sounded promising. Asian options including Taiwanese beef Noodle soups from founders from the…read moremotherland. It's located in a strip mall and all the customers were non-asian...that should have been a sign. The Hot and Sour Soup and Wonton Soups were just OK. A bit salty for my taste actually. The LoMein noodles with shrip were a disappointment @ $20 per bowl. The noodles were overcooked with too much water remaining in the bowl it was served in. The shrimp was not high quality, and there were minimal vegetables in the dish. Overall, not worth the asking price. I'm not from the Princeton area which has a wealth of ethnic cuisine, but unfortunately would not be one I'd recommend.

Random pick to celebrate my birthday. We made a reservation and arrived on time and found parking…read morein the back of the restaurant . Greeted with a smile. We waked in to a classy and modern ambiance . Drinks were good . The mocktail was better than the cocktail! Appetizers came out quick initially but the entree took longer .Our server was very knowledgeable sharing the specials and made some great recommendations Grilled calamari with squid ink & Spicy shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with the house bread and Fries with truffle aioli made for a tasty start to a nice dinner Pappardelle with rabbit ragu & Lightly blackened salmon with couscous n parsnips puree were the entree picks and they were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the rabbit in the pasta though I got a bone in it , which the server mentioned should not have been there but it was a miss ! No regrets as it's apparently not a big deal!! We didn't have any dessert but they got us couple of ginger cookies on a plate with a piped chocolate wish ! Was a nice touch to wrap our evening on a high note

This spot has the best classic burger and grilled pound cake with ice cream dessert!…read more Ambiance: - candle lit cozy vibes for dinner - plenty of seating - festively decorated for the winter holiday season Service: - waiter is so nice and attentive - we reserved a table for 7:45pm and stayed after closing till about 9:30pm. The staff never rushed us even though we were the last customers in the restaurant Food: - we were craving a burger along with our mains so we got the burger as an appetizer! The chef even split the burger in 2 without us asking. The burger was perfectly medium rare, fries are crispy and salad is lightly dressed - lemon chicken with broccolini and pan fried potatoes and olive oil tomatoes: the lemon sauce has the perfect strong lemon flavor, chicken is so moist and the potatoes were fluffy I love coming back here to see what's new on their menu!