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Mediterra, Princeton, NJ

Mediterra

4.7
4.7
4350 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 21:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (609) 252-9680
  • Website
    http://www.mediterrarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Terry Strong
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at Mediterra comfortably seats up to 36 people. We currently offer lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch options, as well as tasting menus, all of which can be completely custom designed to meet your tastes and budget.
  • Location
    29 Hulfish St, Princeton, NJ 08542
  • Area
    Princeton
  • Cross Street
    Witherspoon St
  • Parking details
    There are public parking facilities located adjacent and behind the restaurant on Hulfish St. and Chambers St.
  • Public transit
    Princeton Transit train and bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner

    US$80.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We will be featuring an $80 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu for the evening only. Please visit us at MediterrraRestaurant.com to view the menu.

  • Valentines Day Dinner

    US$79.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    We will be featuring a Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu for the evening only. Please visit us at MediterrraRestaurant.com to view the menu. Please note, menu is subject to change

Menu

Start

  • PaneUS$3.00

    terramomo bread, extra virgin olive oil, focaccia spice

    • Papas BravasUS$8.00

      fried potato, mango aioli, salsa brava

      • Chickpea HummusUS$14.00

        eggplant ganoush, pita

        • Daily OysterUS$16.00

          sour orange-jalapeno mignonette

          • Jersey Corn FritterUS$12.00

            smoked chili-peach preserve

            • Buratta MozarellaUS$16.00

              marinated strawberry, balsamic-beet coulis basil, grilled bread

              • Salmon TartareUS$18.00

                cucumber, chili-citrus coulis, avocado, cilantro, radish, sesame

                • Gulf Shrimp AguachileUS$18.00

                  jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, yuzu, pickled vegetable

                  Soup/Salad

                  • Yellow GazpachoUS$10.00

                    aji amarillo, cilantro, corn, crème fraiche

                    • Caesar SaladUS$8.00

                      little gem lettuce, toasted focaccia bread crumb, parmigiano

                      • NJ Green SaladUS$9.00

                        lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrot, snap pea, sunflower seed, dijon

                        • Salad ProvencaleUS$14.00

                          greens, haricot vert, tomato, olive, potato hard egg, sherry

                          Main

                          • House-Made Spaghetti Alla ChitarraUS$25.00

                            cauliflower, toasted garlic, cherry tomato, lemon, pangrattato

                            • House-Made MaccheroniUS$28.00

                              veal bolognese, zucchini, english pea, mint, whipped ricotta

                              • Pastaless LasagnaUS$25.00

                                roasted eggplant, garlic spinach, pomodoro, basil, fresh mozzarella

                                • Market BowlUS$24.00

                                  spring pea falafel, cous cous, avocado, asparagus, roasted zucchini, mint chutney-yogurt

                                  • Shawarma Chicken BowlUS$26.00

                                    toasted freekeh, za'atar eggplant, shishito, olive, feta, pickled cucumber, tzatziki

                                    • The Med BurgerUS$19.00

                                      grassfed beef, roasted tomato, berkshire bacon, havarti, salsa verde, fries

                                      • Basque Style TacosUS$27.00

                                        pork chorizo, house made corn tortilla, escalivada mojo verde, guindilla pepper

                                        • Nordic Blu SalmonUS$32.00

                                          spiced tomato rice, roasted corn, shishito tomatillo chermoula yogurt

                                          Dessert

                                          • Butterscotch BudinoUS$10.00

                                            custard, almond crunch, sea salt

                                            • Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$10.00

                                              sesame crema, garam masala, sesame crisp

                                              • Almond Blueberry CakeUS$11.00

                                                crème anglaise, bent spoon coconut sorbet

                                                • BiscottiUS$7.00

                                                  chocolate walnut & vanilla almond

                                                  • AffogatoUS$9.00

                                                    vanilla ice cream "drowned" with espresso

                                                    Last updated: 1 July 2022

                                                    What 4,350 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                    4.7
                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Great for brunch

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Healthy

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Hot spot

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Mediterra in Princeton offers an exceptional dining experience with "top notch" food and "extremely friendly" service. Known for its signature paella and tapas, the restaurant provides a warm atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors. It's a popular choice for celebrations, offering a diverse menu and accommodating staff, perfect for any occasion.

                                                    4,350 Reviews

                                                    1. George

                                                      New York City

                                                      15 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      15 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Mediterra is one of our favorite restaurants in Princeton. Very consistent in their servings and menu options. For starters we went for the Humus and Calamari and they were great options as appetizers. We ordered Paella for our group of 5 and it was outstanding and authentic. Everyone in our group loved it.

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                                                    2. Devi

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Mediterra is hands down our favorite restaurant in Princeton. The servers are attentive and helpful, the bartenders and chefs are top notch, and we've never ordered anything off their pleasing menu we didn't love. Their pastaless lasagna (a vegetarian dish) is the best I've ever had anywhere (and I'm not even vegetarian.) Their homemade whole grain bread is outstanding (as is the seasoned olive oil they serve as an accompaniment) and we always enjoy their shellfish, cocktails and seafood, too. Plus, they're open all day, for those who like later lunches and they have a great dog-friendly outdoor seating area with heaters for cooler days. My only complaint, if you can call it that, is that I do so wish they'd bring back their delectable mushroom tacos and continue the vegan menu they offered last month, as we have many vegan friends we'd like to invite. That said, they are very accommodating about making adjustments to existing offerings where they can. Oh, and fabulous cocktails and wine menu too.

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                                                    3. Archie

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Really Great food, after all that's why we go, right?

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                                                    4. Tor

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      26 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      26 reviews

                                                      Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Burgers were great as usual but the bowl was not. A total miss.

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                                                    5. Jovi

                                                      New York City

                                                      1 review

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Weekly go to spot. love the food and the staff. highly recommend!

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                                                    6. charlene

                                                      New York City

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      A new and diversified menu makes the restaurant a unique experience

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                                                    7. Katy

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Food was fair, chicken and pasta was dry. Oso Bucco was good.

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                                                    8. Patrick

                                                      New York City

                                                      1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Menu needs revamping and food was OK, but nothing special.

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                                                    9. Michael

                                                      Baltimore

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Everything was fabulous especially the service! Can't wait to have areason to come back and try more food items!

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                                                    10. Rita

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      As always food is delicious, service is great Salmon was made to perfection

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Mediterra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 252-9680.

                                                    Mediterra is rated 4.7 stars by 4350 OpenTable diners.

                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 43 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    Google Map for Mediterra

                                                    29 Hulfish St, Princeton, NJ 08542

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross Street
                                                      Witherspoon St
                                                    • Area
                                                      Princeton
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 21:00–22:00
                                                    • Price
                                                      $31 to $50
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Mediterranean, Spanish
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      There are public parking facilities located adjacent and behind the restaurant on Hulfish St. and Chambers St.
                                                    • Public transit
                                                      Princeton Transit train and bus
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                      Terry Strong
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.mediterrarestaurant.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (609) 252-9680
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      The private dining room at Mediterra comfortably seats up to 36 people. We currently offer lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch options, as well as tasting menus, all of which can be completely custom designed to meet your tastes and budget.
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