Metro North

4.7

2464 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
Phone number
(609) 454-3121
Website
http://metrorestaurantgroup.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We have full service catering available and seating for up to 100 people. Private dining room for smaller groups also available.
Private party facilities
Private rooms are available for 16 and 50 and 100 guests

Location
378 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Area
Princeton
Cross Street
378 Alexander Rd
Parking details
We have plenty of parking in our front and back private lots.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Service
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Great for brunch
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Good for groups
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions
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Lively
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Italian
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metro North delights diners with its "top-notch" food, "friendly" service, and "cozy" ambiance. Signature dishes like the butterfish and crab franchise receive rave reviews. Perfect for any occasion, the outdoor patio and varied menu enhance the dining experience. Patrons consistently describe it as a "great" place to dine.

2,464 Reviews

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nicole VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in the area! We love it at Metro!!
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John
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Italian food. Chicken Parm was outstanding. Seafood fra diavola terrific!
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david VIP
Jacksonville9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Had 7 pm reservations for my wife’s birthday dinner. Sat about 7:15. Manager/co-owner very non chalant about us standing by the front door waiting. He could have apologized for the wait, let us know just a few more minutes, instead went to the bar to talk to a regular. Finally sat down, probably one of the worst tables in the place, when others were available. Our server didn’t speak a lot of English, just dropped emus and walked away. Did not acknowledge my wife’s birthday at any point . He came back over and just said- are you ready? Didn’t tells about the specials and see any questions. Very black luster to say the least. The server behind us was fantastic taking to her table explaining the menu, answering questions, actually providing service not just an order taker. The food itself was good which is why I gave 2 stars overall. I went up front and asked them to check the reservation to make sure they knew it was my wife’s birthday and they did, said they told the server. The manager was very nice and offered complimentary dessert. I don’t think they understood the point the experience of the evening was ruined with no acknowledgement and poor service. I politely declined the dessert paid the bill and we left. We ended up going elsewhere and celebrating her birthday with delicious desserts and wonderful service. I travel to Princeton a few times a year and this had become a go to location for me. This was the first time my wife came along as it was her birthday so we could celebrate. She’s heard me talk about metro north for 2 years now, and I was pretty embarrassed to have taken her there.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was great we were wonderfully greeted at the door. The food was FABULOUS our waiter was very accommodating and we can’t wait to try the next menu item on our next visit.
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Lori
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was outstanding. Food was good. We will go again.
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Vira
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! Our waitress was amazing as usual and the stinks snd good were delicious!
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Bridget
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing. Service by Rene was exceptional. Never disappointed when I dine here
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Lisa VIP
Philadelphia34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The standout was the good. My husband’s lamb lollipops were excellent. I had the crab corn chowder and that was delicious as well. He loved his salmon oscar and I thoroughly enjoyed my shrimp stuffed with crabmeat. Service, ambience and noise level were all great. This is a great pre-theatre restaurant.
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Outtodinner VIP
New York City11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to MN many times and enjoy it. However, the shrimp was over cooked and my pasta was also way over cooked snd mushy! Not their best night
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Danielle
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was fantastic, the food was good, would definitely come back.
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Metro North is rated 4.7 stars by 2464 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

378 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Additional information

Cross Street
378 Alexander Rd
Area
Princeton
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have plenty of parking in our front and back private lots.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://metrorestaurantgroup.com/
Phone number
(609) 454-3121
Catering
We have full service catering available and seating for up to 100 people. Private dining room for smaller groups also available.
Private party facilities
Private rooms are available for 16 and 50 and 100 guests

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