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Mediterra, Princeton, NJ

Mediterra

4.7
4.7
4393 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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

  • 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 4,393 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
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Great for brunch

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Healthy

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Hot spot

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                    • Mercer

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Mediterra shines with "great food, great ambience, great service," offering a consistently delightful dining experience. Patrons rave about the "best paella in the Princeton area" and praise its "wonderful food and service." The creative menu, featuring highlights like the "outstanding" pastaless lasagna, ensures a memorable visit.

                                                    4,393 Reviews

                                                    1. Jen

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food and service - both at the table and at the bar was awesome!

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                                                    2. Pat

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      59 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      59 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      When we first arrived at 1:30 many people and noisy. As our lunch came people were leaving and my date and I could hear each other.

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                                                    3. Karen

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Everything from drinks to apps to main dish and dessert was great! Our server was attentive and careful of allergies at the table. Great Time!

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                                                    4. James

                                                      VIP

                                                      Philadelphia

                                                      26 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      26 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Shrimp bowl for lunch was delicious and very satisfying on a cold winter day. Perfect mix of flavors.

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                                                    5. Helen

                                                      New Jersey

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Our server was friendly, personable and helpful with her suggestions on the wine etc. The food was tasty with properly sized portions. We all ordered from the main entree part of the menu, though would love to go back and try items from the tapas section too. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. Definitely would recommend.

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                                                    6. Timothy

                                                      VIP

                                                      New York City

                                                      70 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      70 reviews

                                                      Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Every course for us was delicious and service superb. I’ve been coming for 20 years and honestly it keep getting better and better. I’m very impressed at how many staff members have been there for 10, 15, even 20 years. Familiar faces and friends. Especially impressive through Covid.

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                                                    7. Katie

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The best spot in town. Quality food and service. Inventive without being fussy.

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                                                    8. Nelson

                                                      New Jersey

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      food and service was amazing, the crab arancini was top tier. would go again

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                                                    9. ADITYA

                                                      New Jersey

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 10 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Nice overall. Vegan pasta was a bit too rich for my liking, but tasted good.

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                                                    10. ILL

                                                      VIP

                                                      Atlantic City

                                                      20 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      20 reviews

                                                      Dined on 9 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Always consistent and good food with great service. We had the flounder, salmon, and pork ossobuco and all were delicious.

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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 4393 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 25 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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