Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna, Princeton, NJ:
A Dining Review
29 Hulfish Street
Princeton
609-252-9680
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Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Mediterranean
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: 2 1/2 Stars
Service: 2 1/2 Stars
Decor: 3 Stars
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Food is creatively prepared using fresh farm to table local ingredients
Value: Good
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 Dijon Mustard & Almond Crusted Scottish Salmon; The Branzino à la Plancha; and The Vegetarian Paella (for two or more)
Liquor: Full service, vibrant bar
Restaurant Review
One of many restaurants from the Terra Momo group, Mediterra is a very popular, upscale casual restaurant in an attractive, trendy setting.
It's atmosphere is vibrant and attracts a diverse 35+ aged clientele.
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 place mats, a white bread plate, flatware and glasses.
Mediterra has an attractive 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 café 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:
Lunch, Monday - Saturday 11:30am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm
Dinner Monday - Thursday 5pm-10pm, ; Friday - Saturday 5pm-11pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm
(updated January, 2016)
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