Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna, Princeton, NJ:
A Dining Review
29 Hulfish Street
Princeton
609-252-9680
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Mediterra: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Mediterranean
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Well executed with organic, vegan & vegetarian selections.
Service: Welcoming, knowledgeable, attentive.
Ambiance/Decor: Upscale, casually elegant with a warm, comfortable, and romantic vibe.
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate -High
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy well prepared eclectic food using local sourced ingredients in a casual, yet elegant, energetic setting.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer basic, traditional food served with heavy sauces in large portions.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Nordic Blu Salmaon with cannellini bean purée, kale, oyster mushroom, charred radicchio-caper relish, chili oil; and The Braised Lamb Shank with farroto milanese, saffron, pea, gremolata, parmigiano, natural jus
Liquor: Full service, vibrant bar
Restaurant Review
One of many restaurants from the Terra Momo group, this Princeton restaurant is a very popular, upscale casual restaurant in an attractive, trendy setting overlooking Palmer Square.
Its ambiance is vibrant, with a warm, comfortable, and romantic atmosphere.
They distinguish themselves by combining the flavors of the 21 countries surrounding the Mediterranean. The restaurant favors purchasing locally sourced produce, cheeses, and organic beef.
The menu also offers organic, vegan & vegetarian selections.
The interior is casually elegant with a rustic feel. The colors throughout are warm earth tones with exposed brick surrounding glass walls and wood beam ceilings with soft halogen lighting. Seating takes place around wooden tables set with square woven placemats, a white bread plate, flatware and glasses.
Mediterra has a well-stocked bar, perfect for a before-dinner cocktail while you're waiting to be seated.
The Taverna is located off to the right as you enter. There’s a bar and a couple of long cafe tables with bar stools, as well as a few tables and chairs for those looking for more private conversation.
If you’re there during the warmer months, you're in for a real treat if you are able to get a table outside on the attractive piazza with a nearby bubbling fountain. It's one of the few places in Princeton with good outdoor dining.
Mediterra is open seven/days/ week
(updated November 2023)
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