Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lawrenceville

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1. Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

4.8

Exceptional(1974)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to Vidalia, 2016 winner in Top 10 Best Italian Restaurant in New Jersey by NJ.com and 2017 rated # 1 Italian restaurant in Mercer county New JerseyBYOB PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING IS ENCLOSED AND HEATED DURING WINTER AND FALL. SEATING REQUESTS ARE NEVER GUARANTEED FOR THE OUTDOOR SUMMER SEASONLawrenceville premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Vidalia aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests’ every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of Authentic Italian specialties. Treat your guests to an evening that they won't soon forget. Menu prices are based on cash transactions, A 3.5 % credit card fee will apply if swipedWe Do Not have a Coat Check *Vidalia and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.

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2. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

4.3

Awesome(8563)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Princeton

Booked 34 times today

Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.

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3. Amalfi's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(190)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 6 times today

Combining classic Italian food with a bar and casual pizzeria sounds like a great idea and Amalfi’s delivers this with style in its cozy bar and restaurant that feels just like your neighborhood spot. Whether you’re there to enjoy a drink after work with some friends or colleagues or you are there for a huge family dinner with a big group, Amalfi’s has everything you could want.Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, chicken, fish, steak and pizzas are all mainstays on the Amalfi’s menu, so consider your many options and then go for whatever strikes your fancy, like some fried calamari, chicken parm egg rolls, some lovely vodka rigatoni or a classic pepperoni pizza. Our homemade dishes have served the Mercer County area for over 20 years! So come in as a customer and leave as part of the family!

4. Metro North

4.8

Exceptional(2456)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 27 times today

Metro North featuring Italian Entrees, Seafood, Grilled Meats, Salads, Appetizers. Along with your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or beer on tap there is something for everyone. Reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Located at 378 Alexander Road in Princeton, New Jersey with ample parking we also have seating for large parties up to 100 plus and outside dining on our patio.To view our menu visit us at www.metronorthnj.com

5. Mediterra

4.7

Exceptional(4392)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Princeton

Booked 35 times today

Approachable cuisine of the 22 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Seasonal alfresco dining overlooks Princeton's Palmer Square. Offering an Award-Winning Wine List and Creative Cocktails. You can book indoor or outdoor reservations- please respect your selection.

6. Eno Terra

4.8

Exceptional(3974)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 41 times today

Call for availability and reservations! (609) 497-1777

7. La Mezzaluna

4.5

Awesome(1788)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 12 times today

La Mezzaluna is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of downtown Princeton, NJ. We are your premier choice for exquisite dining and service. Using the finest and freshest seasonal local ingredients, our menu has earned its reputation for mouth-watering regional Italian cuisine and flavors.We have been in Princeton for over 15 years and our food is adored by both locals and tourists alike. Our menu changes seasonally and we offer special dishes during major holidays.

8. Marsilios Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2185)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ewing

Booked 25 times today

Experience the romance and warm hospitality of Marsilio's Kitchen. Celebrate every day, as well as all your special occasions while enjoying our seasonal craft cocktails, wine, and authentic Italian recipes. We are a landmark Italian restaurant and bar famous since 1951 for its popular Chicken Cacciatore and Veal Parmigiana, along with steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and mouth watering pasta dishes, including homemade gnocchi and braised beef pappardelle. During warm months, please enjoy our tented patio. We also offer a beautiful Private Dining Room that seats up to 75 guests. Call us for Corporate Catering, and Curbside Take-Away. Whether it’s a first date or a casual dinner with the whole family, there is something delicious waiting for everyone! Just minutes away from Trenton Airport, The College of NJ and Rider College, and centrally located near I95/295, Route 1 and Route 29. Just minutes away from Yardley and Newtown in Bucks County.

9. Villaggio Iccara

4.8

Exceptional(2420)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Yardville

Booked 18 times today

In 1999 our dream to let people experience our passion and love for food came true. Since then our menu has evolved year after year through additions of our creative recipes. We pride ourselves on having developed a contemporary Italian cuisine, which focuses on the quality of ingredients while revisiting traditional Italian flavors.Open the rod iron gate to a lit dining area and be awed by the beautifully hand painted murals that bring you closer to our Italian culture.From our wood fire pizza to our signature Black Angus NY strip steak, you'll discover that our dishes are a feast for all of your senses.Bring your family and friends to join our family. Experience the pure pleasure of savoring a meal, down to the very last taste.

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10. Blooming Grove Inn

4.8

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Ewing

Booked 12 times today

On Wednesday through Sunday evenings we offer socially distanced seating in our three indoor dining rooms as well as outdoor dining among our multi-tiered patio.

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Michele
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was delicious! We started with the bang bang shrimp. They were amazing! I had the beef stew with risotto. The beef was so tender; you could cut it with a fork. For dessert, we shared the tartufo. That was heaven on a plate. Our server was great and answered all of our questions. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and the server put a candle in our dessert and even sang happy birthday to him. It was super sweet.
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Metro NorthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Princeton
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4.8
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MeredithVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the space and the food was yummy. Service was friendly and efficient.
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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RandyVIP
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Jan 2025
As ALWAYS, the food was on point, served appropriately hot, perfectly generous portions and scrumptious. The service impeccable and prices are fair. Lastly, even though I always find myself having an “elegant sufficiency” I also always have some leftovers to enjoy the next day. 🥰
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Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJPrice: Moderate• Italian• Princeton
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4.8
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GregVIP
Philadelphia County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
We had an enjoyable evening and our server, Manual, was very attentive to our needs.
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Amalfi's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lawrenceville
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4.6
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MichaelVIP
Philadelphia County •82 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Great environment, great food and outstanding service,
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Rats Restaurant - Grounds for SculpturePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Princeton
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4.3

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1. Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

2. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

3. Amalfi's Kitchen & Bar

4. Metro North

5. Mediterra

6. Eno Terra

7. La Mezzaluna

8. Marsilios Kitchen

9. Villaggio Iccara

10. Blooming Grove Inn

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