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

Very welcoming!! Because seated by the window on such a beautiful 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. read more

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As a perennial favorite for atmosphere and service I already hate this review. I've been here countless times over 25 years and unfortunately I find Mediterra extremely tired, offering a fairly static menu and portion sizes and pricing clearly traveling in opposite directions. What used to be an easy no-brainer has recently become a destination encouraging a second and third thought. Three legacy stars but my heart isn't really in it. read more

Very cute restaurant in downtown Princeton! Absolutely LOVE the drinks! The Italian food is good too but a bit on the pricey side (and they charge for bread) so it's best for special occasions. The staff is super friendly and gives great recs. read more

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The quality of food was good! But the price is too high for the quantities . Service is average Ambiance is good read more

Nice ambiance and can get very packed on a weekend so make a reservation in advance! They have a good wine and cocktail selection, as well as sangria. The cauliflower and patatas bravas from the tapas/appetizers section were great. I enjoyed the salmon as well - outside was slightly crispy and the inside was still soft and flavorful. My friends ordered the tilefish and said that was really good too. read more

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Never a bad experience when dining here. Staff was attentive and very helpful. I ordered the paella and everything was delicious. So much flavor and definitely can feed 2-3 easily. The establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating. Very clean and chill environment. Family and kid friendly and they also welcome Fur babys. Will definitely be coming back whenever I'm In town. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - The Paella Clasica (for two or more) - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Visited here twice in the past 6 months and loved it. They do get very crowded so be sure to make reservations. Service was friendly and food was super good. Our table had the ceviche, stuffed mushrooms and ahi tuna to start and they were all so good. My husband and I shared the seafood paella which was like jambalaya and it was amazing and enough food considering we had the apps. We all had the affogato for dessert and really enjoyed those too! We'll likely come back in the area but I hope they do something about their bathrooms: they were so gross considering this is a pretty pricy place. Table of 4 with drinks and apps came to $400. read more

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Portions are small. What's worse, the restaurant arbitrarily increased my tip. I discovered that after reviewing my credit card statement, called them to complain, and they still did not refund the difference. Took it up with my credit card company. Beware! read more

This was our top choice for many years when we came to Princeton. Always has been a pleasurable experience. Until the last time. And it will be the last... We lunched there on Sunday two weeks ago. My friend left the tip (in cash) while I picked up the bill. To my surprise, another tip was added to my credit card. This is just wrong!I am certain I didn't write $15 tip on the cc check. Someone at the restaurant did. I made one mistake I didn't cross it out and did not write in the total. But still, noone should have the right to do that for me. We tipped in cash! read more

Paella was very good. You can order a generous portion by the number of people sharing it. Service was excellent and attentive. The restaurant is attractive. We look forward to a return visit. read more

We sat outside on a beautiful summer night in front of the fountain and expected a delicious meal. The food was warm, boring, portions were extremely small. We left disappointed and hungry. I assume this is a popular spot in Princeton for visitors and no one expects an actual decent meal. It's more about the ambience and location. We told the manager that the $46 steak was bland, unsalted and had no sear. He was apologetic. read more

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Had a great time at Mediterranean for a conference dinner. We had the side room all to ourselves, which gave us the space and comfort we needed. The servers were very friendly and attentive. The wine and mocktails were kept flowing and everything was served at a great pace. All of the appetizers were really tasty. We had hummus, salads, a burrata with tomatoes, and a medley of chick peas, mushrooms, and I think sweet potatoes (this was may favorite). For the meal, I had the salmon which was excellent. It was cooked perfectly and I loved the mushrooms and sauce that came with it. For dessert, we had the chocolate cake and the fruit tart. The fruit tart was the winner in my eyes. Overall a great dinner with great company! read more

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The food was delicious! I ordered buratta and the no carbs pasta- so so good! Also a glass of champagne. The ambiance is good. The service did not match the level of excellence coming from the kitchen. Our waiter looked like she hated her job. Not personable- not smiling- not interested. That was disappointing. Giving a 3 just because of that. read more

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Visited while spending time with family on the East Coast. The service was amazing, and the pita with hummus appetizers were especially tasty. I enjoyed my salad but I wasn't a huge fan of the chicken, which mainly had a grilled taste without much seasoning. My family really enjoyed their meals, especially the steak. The restaurant is right in downtown Princeton such a charming town! read more

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We had a lovely Mother's Day brunch here. The atmosphere was warm and the service was solid throughout. The food largely impressed -- the salmon tartare and chickpea hummus were both excellent starters, and the fish sandwich hit the spot. The grilled swordfish was the highlight, cooked just right with a perfect char and tender center. The only letdown was the Crab Cake Benedict. The crab cake itself was bland and a touch greasy, a missed opportunity for what should be a standout dish. Generally speaking, we liked dining experience here and may come back to try their dinner menu. read more

Project hosted a dinner here, they did a very good job. The restaurant is beautiful. Stoneware place settings were unique, rich wood throughout, tables and dining room all created a comfortable atmosphere. Our server was no nonsense, professional, and ushered our disparate group into a cohesive dining experience. Hummus and papas bravas were nice starters. Menu is a patchwork of Mediterranean influences, featuring Spanish and Italian dishes. Service was spot-on, and we had a memorable meal. read more

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The food was amazing, even tastes fresh. Service was moderate. It was lunch time so it got slightly busy. But overall I enjoyed my time there. A suggestion would be free bread for the table to start. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Chicken Caesar salad Insalata Caesar - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Visiting Princeton and stopped at Mediterra. Our group shared the paella and it was enough for three people with leftovers. We enjoyed the hummus, which a unique taste. I believe tahini was mixed in. Service was perfect & waitress was pleasant. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Paella - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Went for their Sunday brunch and I was pleased. The menu is a bit limited but the food overall is very good. Our waitress was fantastic and the service was very good. We ate outside so I can't speak for the indoor ambiance but the outside dinning area is great. Overall we had a good time and enjoyed our meals. I got the smoked salmon bowl, a margarita and shared the chocolate almond croissant. All very tasty! read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Margarita and chocolate almond croissant - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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We ordered the Salmon Tartare as an appetizer and the Paella for two. Both were delicious and the flavors were great! The Paella was lacking the crispy crunchy burnt rice bottom (soccarat) but the flavors were definitely there. We loved how generous they were with the portions, especially with the meats too. There's a few big mix of pork sausage, chicken, squid, scallop, and shrimp in the dish. The Salmon Tartare was great too, a nice light cold appetizer. Service was amazing, our waiter was the friendliest and sweetest. We came on a Friday night and every table was full, would definitely recommend getting a reservation before coming! read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Paella Clasica - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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I would rate Mediterra a 4.3/5. It's a great dinner place and a decent lunch place and has been dependable the last 3 times I've gone. The location is great and the indoor and outdoor seating options both have great ambiance. The staff are very friendly and professional. Certain dishes(ex. Papas frites, salmon, chicken) are spectacular and well portioned, while others(ex. Burrata salad, meatball brunch bowl, calamari) are skipable. The pastas are a hit or miss but never too extreme of a miss. A little more on the expensive side but nothing out of line from the rest of Nassau street. The food is pretty salty which isn't to my liking but otherwise flavorful and well executed. I love a nice dinner out at Mediterra and this is a great pick with the perfect amount of options. I love that they have a specials menu too. read more

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We went for the Valentine's Day prix-fixe menu. The appetizers were all delicious and my husband liked his food. I did not like my entree choice, but everything else was very good. read more

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Very pretty casual restaurant, they easily accommodated our party of 8. The food was delicious! Personally I prefer the sister restaurant EnoTerra in Kingston, but Mediterra is a great option tucked into a sweet spot near Palmer Square, Princeton. read more

Updating my review and five stars as usual. Stopped in to grab dinner with a coworker and enjoyed some of their new menu additions particularly the carpaccio was absolutely out of this world. Do not skip this dish!! Also the mushroom ajillo appetizer was so flavorful garlic buttery, and everything that you would want. Finally, as an appetizer had the shrimp ceviche, which was fresh but nothing special compared to the other appetizers. For the entrees we shared the lamb Ragu and the Cacio E Pepe, which they graciously split onto two plates for us. The clearest standout of the two was the Cacio E Pepe- it was prepared with artichokes and lemon, resulting in a unique fresh flavor. Ambience is great. It was raining so we sat inside, but my preference is definitely their outdoor seating. They also have an extensive wine list. And last, but not least service was fantastic. Our server was extremely kind, attentive and friendly. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Lamb Ragu and Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

The staff were excellent! Very knowledgeable about their menu and just helpful. Great location for a group meal and parking was very accessible. Great natural light coming in from the huge windows. My fellow vegans fear not, they have a menu just for us. The food is delicious. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Vegan Menu - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

One of my favorite restaurants! Had lunch there the other day. Started with the Salmon Tartare and the Spaghetti Carbonara. Both were fantastic as well as the service. If you are in Princeton, they is a must try. You will not be disappointed. read more

This was our first time in the area. The Ambiance was nice and service was quick but wasn't too impressed with the food. I had the chicken which was juicy but didn't have any flavor. My husband had the fluke which just ok. Small portion. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Chicken topped with feta, chick peas and Brussels sprout Fluke with carrots and potatoes - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Amazing restaurant with excellent food and fabulous service! Nick was so attentive and accommodating about the food and cocktails ! We recommend the restaurant completely. read more

Went for lunch and got the shrimp saganaki bowl. It was tasty and our waitress was great! read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Shrimp saganaki bowl - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Pretty decent food, wonderful vibes. The ambience, though it wasnt neccesarily close to holidays when I visited, was festive and warm. The waiters are incredibly nice. The pasta is pretty good, the chicken can be a bit more juicy. read more

On my most recent visit to Princeton a few weeks ago, I met up with my 2nd oldest friend and spent a great deal of money (well-spent money, if I do say so myself!) at the Princeton Record Exchange (which is where we've been going and spending our "discretionary income" since we were in our late teens, which is...depressing as this is to admit...many, many moons ago). When it came time to sit down and have a bite to eat, I left the decision of where to eat up to my friend (his tastes in food tend to be more esoteric and exotic than mine, but it's always interesting, no matter what type of cuisine he ultimately picks), and this time he picked Mediterra. Inside, Mediterra seemed very dark indeed if not necessarily unwelcoming, but we elected to sit outside on the patio/porch. It was a cloudy, chilly day, but the restaurant had "heaters" set up outside that were almost TOO warm. Still, the atmosphere was pleasant, even "cozy," and we were able to catch up on what's been going on in our lives (we haven't gotten together since the start of Covid) since we last saw each other. I can't remember what my friend ordered, but I had the minestrone soup, which definitely hit the spot, followed by the "House-Made" Orecchiette, a pasta which came with free range veal "bolognese ", herbs, san marzano tomatoes, braised fennel, whipped ricotta. It was very good, tasty and filling. A little bit expensive for...not to be pejorative here...what's essentially a bowl of pasta, albeit "House Made" pasta, but this IS Princeton after all, and the bottom line is...I enjoyed it. Service was very friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and efficient. I'm always tempted by any restaurant's "dessert menu," but my friend wanted to have ice cream at the nearby Bent Spoon, and he didn't have to twist my arm too much. I'd be very willing to come here again. Recommended. read more

Beautiful setting on a warm day. Plenty of outdoor patio seating. The servers were warm and welcoming. They were happy to accommodate my dietary challenges and build a tasty meal that excluded onions, garlic and peppers which was asking a lot of a place like this. My husband and son greatly enjoyed the paella. My roasted chicken and potatoes were cooked nicely. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Paella Clasica (for two or more) - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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I have been here twice, with a difference in time of about 6 years. Each time was disappointing. Firstly, they have a very small menu with not a lot of options. They also serve ingredients not listed in the menu item, such as hot spices. It took me a very long time to pick something out. It was about 3:30pm and I asked if they were serving their dinner menu because I'd really enjoy the pork item on there, but after asking the chef the server advised that since they didn't prep yet for dinner I couldn't order it, which was fair enough. I finally picked out my lunch menu item, the Market bowl, and when I got it, it had lots of spice in it that did not say it on the menu. I barely ate any of it. Without prompting, however, the restaurant removed the meal from my bill which I do find very accommodating as I was quite upset about it. My friend ordered chicken caesar salad and the chicken was very splintered and overcooked. I also ordered a Caesar salad with no chicken, and the salad was excellent! The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is cute inside and has nice outdoor seating with hanging lights. However, I would not suggest going here as I think the menu is very limited. Two stars for great staff and the Caesar salad was good. Otherwise, not the best experience either time I've been here. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Market bowl - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

I absolutely love coming to Mediterra. It's my favorite dinner restaurant in Princeton. The food is top notch, and the service is always extremely friendly and accommodating. Tonight we made a reservation for outdoor seating with a large group of 10 adults and 3 dogs. Normally you can make reservations on Open Table but a group this big required a phone call. They were more than happy to help us out and during dinner, even checked regularly to make sure the dogs had enough water. Nicholas, our server, was the best server I've had in a very long time in any restaurant. He was friendly, attentive, and very funny! He had some pretty good jokes and not the same old lame restaurant jokes. He had good recommendations for drinks and food alike. Very knowledgeable and still went above and beyond when our group ordered. We wanted a big dish of their paella to share family style, and still have separate entries. Nicholas recommended to get 2 servings of the paella for 2, instead of one giant dish in the middle of the table, to make it easier to share. When the food got sent out still in one giant dish, he personally helped to split it evenly into the two servings for each side of the table. He even made sure to plate the smaller servings well so it looked like it came out of the kitchen that way! He also had the kitchen evenly split the few entrees that our group decided to share between couples! I can't say enough nice things about Nicholas and how he made our night with a large group, feel special and like we were the only patrons dining that night, even though they were pretty busy. My recommendations: the papas bravas (!!!), the raw oysters were delicious if you like them. The pastas are excellent, so is the pork loin and the steak, and absolutely get the paella!! It is their signature dish. My mom said it tasted better than the paella she ate when she visited Valencia, Spain last summer. read more

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Meh...nothing special. IGreat location but food was just so so. The inside of the restaurant is like a freezer (so cold!). Bring a sweater...better yet bring a parka. read more

From the moment we walked in, we welcomed and quickly taken to our table and the team that took care of us while we ate dinner were all very attentive and friendly. The food was served quickly and it was all delicious. We even had to ask for small sharing plates because we all wanted to try each others dishes. For appetizers we had the salmon tartare, it was fresh and very tasty; the fried eggplant was also very good, it was lightly fried and was not a heavy plate, and the patatas bravas were also very good. All the dishes were finished. Then for our main course we had the salmon, mushroom bolognese, pastaless lasagna and the pasta with sausage and brocili rabe. Again all dishes were wiped clean. I can't identify one as a clear winner as we all loved our dishes. You won't be disappointed. The flourless chocolate cake and affogato were also perfect. We will definitely be returning read more

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Based on what we've heard about this place we were pretty disappointed. The service was not great, the chicken was overcooked, the cauliflower app was very disappointing (4 pieces of battered and fried cauliflower for $14 and we only ate 3) butterscotch crème brûlée was gritty and lumpy. Overall pretty disappointing experience. read more

Paella was delicious. A lot of times, the seafood is over cooked, you can tell they coooked the seafood separately, and it was such a delight to bite into tender shrimp and scallops. read more

Mediterra Restaurant - Paella was delicious. - Italian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Indoor and outdoor seating available. Dimly lit indoors, wood paneling, classy-casual vibe. Good for larger parties (tables can be pushed together to accommodate). Prices are up there, due to the central, touristy location. Felt like I was in Manhattan. Staff were efficient and quick. Felt as if they were in a rush to clear the table, even though the place was half empty on a rainy Saturday afternoon. No smiles or genuine warmth. Maybe not the best day. All the food we tried was delicious. The menu changes seasonally, so it's pretty interesting to taste different items. Pretty dish presentation. Big entree portions that will leave you satisfied. $34 Pork tenderloin was delicious. Paella is huge ($33 per person, two people minimum), you will take home leftovers. Same for the chicken entree. $34 Charcuterie board was surprisingly delicious, although not as big as would warrant the price. Passion fruit cocktail was refreshing and delicious. read more