Restaurants in Princeton

“Hot chocolate reminds me of Paris, just twice the size as Americans are used to....but amazing and rich. Toasted marshmallows are totally worth the cost so definitely get them if hot chocolate is your order. Most of the ice creams are great though I found the dark chocolate to be far less worthwhile than other flavors.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options yes, other restrictions uncertain

Parking: Metered spots on the surrounding streets but will often be difficult to find a spot, especially within a block

Kid-friendliness: Don't expect a stroller to fit inside or to sit and eat with a child. Definitely a get and go place”

“A2B Princeton is a great resturant - excellent in all aspects from the fresh, delicious food, to the great service. Cashiers are always so kind, espesially one of the cashiers: Kiyas. He is always so sweet and thoughtful about the customers. Overall, A2B is an amazing resturant and I defintly reccomend going there.”

“On January 11th 2023, incredible Dustin, Once again prepared A sumptuous Gluten-free feast for me and a friend! He made Singapore noodles and Infused it with the perfect spices and it was ohhh so Scrumptiously delicious ? Dustin, not only is owner & Manager of Princeton PF Chang's, Talented gourmet Chef with a Heart ❤ of Gold!!! Also want to praise him on the delicious chicken lettuce wraps and amazing Spicy Chang's chicken he always remembers ti give me extra sauce in the side! Please give kudos to Zach who fixed the bill which was done asap and to let Patty , my delivery Angel know she was missed on 1/11 and none Other is like her she makes sure I have all the Extras and is sooo sincere and over the top service ?❤❗”

“Seasons52 Princeton food is delicious and varied as its name implies. Service is excellent as is its atmosphere.Managers, hostest,servers and staff are hands on, knowledgable,friendly and accommodating.Highly recommended.”

“A phenomenal night food was amazing !”

“Amazing food. Grilled octopus was perfect!”

“Insane! We just enjoyed two amazing bowls and they were perfectly proportioned, gorgeous, and delicious!
This is our first time here and we will be coming back. Hunter, Allison was right, you make sensational bowls, exactly what we were looking for!”

“Mi Espana is outstanding! Totally blew us away! Absolutely fantastic authentic home cooked Spanish food!! The caldo gallego (soup with greens, pork, white beans & potatoes), sopa pescado (seafood soup), chicken paella, pulpo (octopus with vegetables), and torta dessert were all fantastic! The chef clearly loves what they do and you can taste it! Great service too! Better than the Spanish restaurants in NYC, N. NJ & Philly and very reasonably priced! Can't wait to go back!!”

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.”

“On an recommendation from one of my known friend, ordered the food for an major event and it was very good among which Live Tandoor station was a big hit where guests enjoyed different varieties of Non-Veg and Veg kebabs made of authentic home made spices I believe with a smoky flavor which gave an extra add-on to the starters.
To the whole I say that, the event was 100% successful and all my friends and other guests loved the food A - Z which Shimla management provided with entrees, main course and desserts etc.
So, I truly recommend this to other people when asks and hope this Shimla catering services continues the same ambience and hospitality and would always be going to be my straight to go place for all my future events.
All the best @Shimla Catering for all your future endeavors and grow big…!!!”

“Everything here is great. The vibes, food, drinks, and desserts are all amazing. I only got a drink and a dessert, but there were plenty of other excellent options. Their passion fruit green tea was so refreshing and captured the passion fruit taste. I also got their creme brulee mille crepe (the employees were kind enough to suggest their favorites). It was extremely good and sweet. Although the creme brulee aspect wasn't the best (sugar wasn't completely melted), the crepes taste made up for it. I was able to study there and have a great snack. I am definitely coming back to try their other desserts and delicious foods!”

“I’ve tried a lot of sashimi living in NYC. I moved here and this is my go to sashimi spot. Fish is so fresh and delicious. The servers are amazing too. You will not regret it.”

“I dined in here last night with my wife and we enjoyed our meal. Setting was very presentable and taste was very authentic. We ordered this item called "Rani Gari Dosa" which tasted really nice.”

“I had a wonderful evening with friends at this restaurant. The atmosphere was lively, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend! Murat was a great server!”

“Great”

“Great comfy atmosphere for bday get together.”

“Amazing experience at the Witherspoon Grill tonight! Our waiter was awesome and their patio is dog friendly! Food was soooo good! We will return!!”

“Food and service was fantastic”

“Had the most delicious lunch at Local Greek. The new owner and chef, Stratos took over the restaurant since May 2024. The quality of food has improved. The service was good. Will definitely return with friends”

“I felt like I was home without the chores of preparing, cooking, and serving the meal. The lamb chops were spot-on and the chocolate cake was the embodiment of perfection. The highlight of our dining experience was meeting and chatting with the owner and Executive Chef James Graham, and his lovely wife Stephanie, COO. I'm spreading the good news about Jagrah's Restaurant to my family and friends.”

“An amazing addition to the food options in Princeton!”

“Delicious food and great service”

“Great atmosphere. We’ll definitely comeback.”

“I recently held a private party at Trattoria Procaccini for about 50 people. The food was delicious, the staff was wonderful and the overall experience was excellent. Looking forward to going back.”

“Great friendly staff who make fantastic tasty mixed drinks and serve delicious food.”

“Outstanding. a real fantastic place in Princeton, NJ city centre. Refined, nice people, fantastic food, outstanding wine list, umbeatable cocktails. simply perfect”

“Great quality, well presented food in an upscale, but unassuming environment. Perfect for lunch with friends, colleagues, or a date night!

As a vegan, the variety of dishes to choose from was a relative rarity and greatly appreciated! I had the sweet potato and bean chilli which was really tasty, well balanced, gorgeously presented, hearty - the perfect dish for autumn. The plant based dishes were so well designed that my colleagues, both of whom eat meat, opted for vegan meals too!

The farm to table concept is fabulous and the quality of ingredients is noticeable on the first bite. Each staff member we had the pleasure of interacting with was lovely, and the service was excellent throughout.

Thank you Agricola team!”

“Great food! Excellent service.”

“This bar does a great job of offering good drinks and food, making it a nice place to hang out. The beer list was awesome, and I really liked the fruited sour with its sweet berry taste. The French onion soup was tasty too, with the cheese all stretchy and the bread perfectly soaked so every bite had the right mix.

The staff were quick and friendly, but the bar was pretty crowded, and I had to sit near some loud coworkers, which wasn’t the best. Still, the place had a cool vibe overall.

The old-school decorations and the classic Princeton feel made it fun to be there. Even though the seating was tight, the good drinks and food make this bar worth checking out.”

“Dinner Thali is amazing with 3 curry appetizer rice Naan raita pickle papad dessert and a drink and it's sharable wow for reasonable price highly recommend we will be back”

“our server Gianna was the best server I’ve ever had. she should get a raise because she’s super nice and funny. she made the experience really good and we want to come again”

“I love this place.Delicious food & friendly service.”

“As a first timer at Nomad, I read reviews and saw several that complained about the service; so I was prepared for same. But have to say, the service was good. Our server was prompt to the table, gave us time to decide, and brought water. And so it went, no complaints. Pizza is no longer a cheap meal, so no problem with the prices, which are reasonable. The pies, well, they are a tasty, flavorful meal, with crust done perfectly. One of our party ordered an arugula salad, which he devoured. The Nutella desert pizza was not that impressive, but it did seem to disappear. Cheers!”

“Love this place. Love the staff! Delicious food and smoothies!”

“Ginger cardamom scones! Actually, all the scones are delicious. Coffee beans are roasted in a facility in Rocky Hill. Our favorite is the dark roast. Shop local!”

“They have upped their game. Ingredients, food and service are excellent (wish they had "real" steel cut oatmeal, but if I am the only one, never mind). We had 5 folks ordering a variety of items and the results were delicious. Need to go here more!

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian or even vegan options and the folks are open and helpful.

Dietary restrictions: Just diacuss with them. They will take care of you!

Parking: There are spots available if one knows where and how to look. It's also a great place to walk or bike to. Close to two hotels!”

“WOW WOW WOW !!!! A friend gave me a dozen of your mini cakes as a gift. They are absolutely amazing and just the right size for a super yummy treat.”

“Until yesterday, my favorite pizzeria was the one by my house in Linden NJ. Pizza Village Cafe III. My best friend took me to Alfonso’s with my husband yesterday May 6, 2024. She’s a regular customer. Boy has she made a great recommendation! The spaghetti with mushrooms was excellent. My husband had a meatball sub. He loved it. The server was very attentive, talkative and very nice. Even the appetizer bread was fresh. I also had a salad that came with it. The prices were decent. The restaurant was no frills on the exterior but beautiful inside. The music I didn’t like as it was way before my time but was good quality for an Italian restaurant. My husband was on salt and fluid restriction due to heart failure. The salt content in William’s food was moderate and satisfactory. They measured his soda for me so I can record it. Definitely 5 stars! My new favorite! Heck it even beat the legendary Spirito’s of Elizabeth NJ! Looking forward to next time I visit my best friend. I’ll ask to return to Alfonso’s!”

“Contes pizza is one the best in the Mercer/Bucks county area. I give it a 8.99. Service was fantastic, the people are friendly and pleasant. I highly recommend going to Contes. I know we’re going back.”

“Wonderful atmosphere, one of our favorite places to eat.”

“Tried New Brunswick location today for the first time after hearing raving reviews from my co-workers. I am very impressed! I got a burrito box w/ chorizo and added guac, Brussels sprouts & chipotle aioli. Oh my goodness. Delicious! Those brussels were way tasty. Then a bag of chips too. The chips had a hint of lime and lightly salted, so good. Better than chipotles. The bowl was huge; couldn’t finish which made for a great dinner. Can’t wait to come back and keep trying different meats!!”

“Sakrid has the best coffee, the best baristas and a genuine care for the community ❤️”

“❤️ always, been visiting since 2018”

“I’ve been here a few times and it has never disappointed. Not only are the pastries delicious, the atmosphere is incredible and that is all due to the staff! Very good service and everytime i’ve been the place has been nice and tidy. Clean and pretty environment and comfy. I definitely recommend coming here!!!”

“Cute little place right next to the hotel I was staying at while visiting the Princeton area for work. I think it's one of the only coffee shops around, but it does happen to be nice. Great coffee along with some delicious pastries, which I saw them bring in this morning as I was waiting for them to open. The avocado toast was good, a generous portion of guacamole but I was surprised it didn't have an egg? That would really add to it!”

“Excellent chef and delivery service”

“Delicious fresh food, and the owners are so nice and friendly! Our go to spot when we're in the mood for Turkish food.”

“Had a fantastic experience at the Burger King on Route 206 in Princeton! The staff was friendly and quick, making sure our order was fresh and exactly how we wanted it. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, a perfect spot for a quick meal with the family. The flame-grilled Whopper is always a classic, and the fries were hot and crispy. It’s great to see their commitment to quality ingredients and customer satisfaction. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and tasty meal in a fast-food setting!

Kid-friendliness: Check for coupons”

“This place is great. I always get the $5 biggie bag for lunch. Comes with hot and crispy small french fries, four chicken nuggets and a junior cheeseburger. And I always get orange juice instead of soda. This place puts McDonald's to shame. It's almost too much food for me for lunch. What a bargain! And as advertised the french fries are always hot and crispy. Not soggy and warm!
*****”

“Located conveniently in the mall, this Starbucks offers dual access both from the mall interior and directly from the street, making it easily accessible for all patrons. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant visit. As always, the coffee met the high standards expected from Starbucks, delivering a consistently great taste. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee on the go or a cozy spot to relax, this location is an excellent choice”

“I had the best experience today! The barista who assisted me (I wish I would’ve gotten his name) made my birthday extra special. He went above and beyond with my birthday beverage and I truly truly appreciate it. He made my birthday one to remember so thank you!”

“Illy has the BEST coffee in Princeton, hands down. They have high quality drinks and high quality service! Everyone who works there is very friendly and always there to enjoy a conversation with. I love trying their monthly specials too! This cafe is always a stop of mine while I’m in Princeton.”

“I've driven past this place plenty of times but only recently did I discover it. After seeing the reviews and all the critical acclaim, I decided to go ahead and see what the hype was about, and I was not disappointed. This is honestly a fantastic, lowkey, hidden gem of a coffee shop in the Princeton area. It was quiet, not busy at all, and the barista was super sweet and hospitable! There's plenty of good options of coffee to choose from, as well as tea, acai, and other snacks. I got the Hot Spicy Maya Mocha, and it was great. A super nice blend of coffee, chocolate, and creaminess. Every sip was blissful and delicious! Most coffee is just okay, but this coffee truly made my soul feel warm and cozy. I'm definitely coming back more times in the future! People who live in the neighborhood/community that this coffee shop is located in are really lucky to be walking distance from what is probably the best coffee I've had in Princeton! If you ever frequent Princeton Junction, or regularly commute to the train station, I highly recommend you stop by!”

“Ginger cardamom scones! Actually, all the scones are delicious. Coffee beans are roasted in a facility in Rocky Hill. Our favorite is the dark roast. Shop local!”

“Great place! Coffee is amazing and their matcha drinks are the best. If you’re ever craving something cold and fresh that’s the place to go’”

“too expensive, horrible service, arrogant and ignorant staff. unless you have 15 minutes to wait for a simple coffee and muffin while these igorant people commiserate with college students, dont bother patronizing this place. $15 for muffin, coffee and tip makes Starbucks seem inexpensive.”

“I have been going to Chucks for wings since 1985.
Went today after a long time and they were just as good as I remembered.
I went for the 14 piece wings. Recommend

Parking: Right next door is a parking garage.
Free for 30 minutes, I was in and out, so parking was free and a short walk.”

“Smoothies are perfect! This is the place for your traditional fruit smoothie. I stopped by during lunch on a weekday and service was fast and friendly. Will be visiting again soon!”

“Great cupcakes there. There’s a reason why they won or Food Network cupcake competition. I always make a stop here whenever I visit Princeton.”

“Best-value and best tasting coffee offered around campus/town - an important accolade when even the campus-run outlets are draining bank accounts for very basic offerings. Important for new or unfamiliar campus staff to know that all are welcome, even though it is in the basement of the "Campus Club" building.”

“Absolutely loved this place! The server recommended the watermelon slush with coconut milk, it was 10/10! The inside of the store has a very quiet and nice ambience. Can be a place to work or do homework in.”

“First time going to this location since it just opened up. I went with my family in the afternoon. The lady who worked there/assisted us was extremely helpful and super nice. It was a pleasant experience. We all got vanilla & chocolate custard in a waffle cone. So yummy!! Will definitely be coming back to this location.”

“So this place is inside a bar so technically you pay separate for food and drinks but it’s worth it. Nice and affordable with great portion size and flavor. I wish they had cheesesteak egg rolls lol but overall i was satisfied and the day we came it was lowkey lit outside. Def a nice bar to get good eats and drinks for a good price”

“I had the sandwich special on focaccia- best sandwich I’ve had in a very long time time! YUM!!! Pizza amazing as well!”

“Came here with my girlfriend as we are trying breakfast sandwiches in the area and I was pleasantly surprised. The sandwiches are the best we've had in the area. Everything was freshly made and with real ingredients. The bacon in particular was obviously just cooked for the order. The roll was fresh and everything was well seasoned. Overall, I highly recommend!”

“It's a coffee shop inside Whole Foods. Never seems too busy not that they moved it to a corner in the bakery section. Lots of options. You either have to leave with your drink or carry it around with your while you shop.

Vegetarian options: It's all veg and your can get dairy free stuff too”

“On January 11th 2023, incredible Dustin, Once again prepared A sumptuous Gluten-free feast for me and a friend! He made Singapore noodles and Infused it with the perfect spices and it was ohhh so Scrumptiously delicious ? Dustin, not only is owner & Manager of Princeton PF Chang's, Talented gourmet Chef with a Heart ❤ of Gold!!! Also want to praise him on the delicious chicken lettuce wraps and amazing Spicy Chang's chicken he always remembers ti give me extra sauce in the side! Please give kudos to Zach who fixed the bill which was done asap and to let Patty , my delivery Angel know she was missed on 1/11 and none Other is like her she makes sure I have all the Extras and is sooo sincere and over the top service ?❤❗”

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.”

“Seasons52 Princeton food is delicious and varied as its name implies. Service is excellent as is its atmosphere.Managers, hostest,servers and staff are hands on, knowledgable,friendly and accommodating.Highly recommended.”

“We had not been to the Peacock Inn for years. We sat at the bar and were blown away with the bartender, service and amazing food. I have been disappointed with some of our experience lately but we give the Peacock Inn a 5 star recommendation. Thank you!”

“Had the most delicious lunch at Local Greek. The new owner and chef, Stratos took over the restaurant since May 2024. The quality of food has improved. The service was good. Will definitely return with friends”

“Celebrating 3 birthdays at Roots Ocean Prime with 8 people. Everyone loved their entrees (steaks ) which were cooked perfectly. Sides were tasty and enjoyed by everyone. Great wine list. Appreciated the wine recommendation by our server. Our server, Rachel, was excellent. The birthday desserts were the hit of the dinner! Thank you Roots Ocean Prime for making the birthday celebration extra special!”

“our server Gianna was the best server I’ve ever had. she should get a raise because she’s super nice and funny. she made the experience really good and we want to come again”

“Great place! Coffee is amazing and their matcha drinks are the best. If you’re ever craving something cold and fresh that’s the place to go’”

“I read about LaLa Lobster on Facebook. We decided to take ride today and check it out. It was very tasty, very tender and a great tasting roll. I had the Classic with warm butter..mmmmmmm so good. It just melted in your mouth. If you don't go there you are missing out. It is 100x's better than the food truck I can't find half the time. Good luck I will definitely be back!”

“Had a turkey club sandwich with chips. Enjoyed the food at a reasonable price in vibrant ambience. Will certainly return.”

“Mi Espana is outstanding! Totally blew us away! Absolutely fantastic authentic home cooked Spanish food!! The caldo gallego (soup with greens, pork, white beans & potatoes), sopa pescado (seafood soup), chicken paella, pulpo (octopus with vegetables), and torta dessert were all fantastic! The chef clearly loves what they do and you can taste it! Great service too! Better than the Spanish restaurants in NYC, N. NJ & Philly and very reasonably priced! Can't wait to go back!!”

“The coffee is excellent and the staff is professional, caring and have an enjoyable sense of humor. I will be back.”

“Always a great meal at Ruth's Chris, but this time was a little extra special. I mentioned in my reservation that it was my friend's 70th birthday. They ran with that in such a wonderful way, and made him feel so extra special for the night!”

“Ordered Elisa’s bowl and a coffee to go. It was a tasty meal full of nutritious, delicious ingredients. Loved seeing the colorful bowl. The packaging is beautiful and adds elegance to takeout - the bag, coffee cup, etc. The coffee was a bit light for me but smooth.”

“An amazing addition to the food options in Princeton!”

“Great place to have a dinner and a good time.”

“Everything here is great. The vibes, food, drinks, and desserts are all amazing. I only got a drink and a dessert, but there were plenty of other excellent options. Their passion fruit green tea was so refreshing and captured the passion fruit taste. I also got their creme brulee mille crepe (the employees were kind enough to suggest their favorites). It was extremely good and sweet. Although the creme brulee aspect wasn't the best (sugar wasn't completely melted), the crepes taste made up for it. I was able to study there and have a great snack. I am definitely coming back to try their other desserts and delicious foods!”

“Contes pizza is one the best in the Mercer/Bucks county area. I give it a 8.99. Service was fantastic, the people are friendly and pleasant. I highly recommend going to Contes. I know we’re going back.”

“Hot chocolate reminds me of Paris, just twice the size as Americans are used to....but amazing and rich. Toasted marshmallows are totally worth the cost so definitely get them if hot chocolate is your order. Most of the ice creams are great though I found the dark chocolate to be far less worthwhile than other flavors.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options yes, other restrictions uncertain

Parking: Metered spots on the surrounding streets but will often be difficult to find a spot, especially within a block

Kid-friendliness: Don't expect a stroller to fit inside or to sit and eat with a child. Definitely a get and go place”

“Dinner Thali is amazing with 3 curry appetizer rice Naan raita pickle papad dessert and a drink and it's sharable wow for reasonable price highly recommend we will be back”

“Great service, amazing cuisine!”

“Good food”

“Wonderful atmosphere, one of our favorite places to eat.”

“We were a large party, but the place was not that crowded on a Monday night. Our waiter was very efficient and attentive, despite covering most of the restaurant. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal and thought their food was very good. The jerk dishes in particular were excellent.”

“Tried New Brunswick location today for the first time after hearing raving reviews from my co-workers. I am very impressed! I got a burrito box w/ chorizo and added guac, Brussels sprouts & chipotle aioli. Oh my goodness. Delicious! Those brussels were way tasty. Then a bag of chips too. The chips had a hint of lime and lightly salted, so good. Better than chipotles. The bowl was huge; couldn’t finish which made for a great dinner. Can’t wait to come back and keep trying different meats!!”

“I order the chicken kebob plate from Mamoun's on a regular basis and absolutely love the dish. It has high quality grilled chicken breast, seasoned rice that compliments the chicken perfectly, a side of Pita bread, and some tahineh sauce that I love to dip the pita into and mix in with the chicken and rice. It is consistently delicious and prepared in a timely fashion. Plus, it is one of the few restaurant dishes I can eat that doesn't irritate my sensitive stomach. I highly recommend Mamoun's to anyone looking for great Mediterranean food!”

“I recently visited this place, and I have to say, it’s truly a hidden gem when it comes to pancakes! Although I come to Princeton often, this was my first time here, and I’m so glad I finally made it. It was already 8:30 PM when I arrived, so I decided to keep it simple and ordered just pancakes. However, I was amazed by the sheer variety they offer — so many different types of pancakes to choose from!

I ended up ordering two kinds: the plain pancakes and the coconut banana rum pancakes. Let me tell you, both were absolutely delicious. The plain pancakes were perfect on their own — fluffy, light, and just the right amount of sweetness. But the coconut banana rum pancakes were truly exceptional! The flavors blended together so well, with the coconut adding a nice tropical touch, the banana providing a bit of natural sweetness, and the rum giving it a unique twist. It was a perfect combination.

The service was also great. Our server was friendly, polite, and attentive, which made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back, not only to enjoy those amazing pancakes again but also to try the many other varieties they have on the menu. This place is now on my must-visit list every time I’m in Princeton!”