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Laurea, Princeton, NJ

Laurea

4.4
4.4
175 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Laurea in Princeton, just outside the gates of the prestigious university, features exceptional food, an eclectic and fresh mix of spirits and wine, polishes service, and a market leading dining and lounge experience.
Laurea offers contemporary Italian cuisine, focusing on the tastes and techniques passed down for generations in Italian families the world over. The blending of traditional and contemporary are on full display for a unique and desirable selection of food and drink.
Laurea operates with the philosophy of selecting the freshest, local ingredients and treating them with the utmost respect and care. The spirit of the cuisine is rooted on simple, traditional Italian cuisine presented in an innovative way. We are committed to Laurea becoming the preferred dining choice for our hotel guests and residents of Princeton alike.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 734-4226
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Tavares
  • Private party facilities
    2 private dining rooms available.
  • Neighbourhood
    Princeton
  • Cross Street
    Alexander Road and Route 1
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club and Dinner show.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mercer

    Child-friendly

  • Mercer

    Good for groups

  • Mercer

    Healthy

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

  • Mercer

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laurea offers a "fabulous experience" with great service and delightful ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful" setting and excellent pasta dishes, while the charcuterie board and knife-and-fork Caesar salad are highly recommended. Despite being located in a hotel, the "attentive" staff and "great food" make it a worthwhile visit.

175 Reviews
  1. Carvenson

    New Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a good experience and of course I’ll be back. The place is very beautiful.

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  2. Jack

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have.been there several times. Never had a buffet. It was Valentine's Day and we had an average buffet for $109 per person. This should have been brought up when we reserved. We had multiple emails to be sure we would be there. If I knew it was a buffet I would not have gone!

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  3. Nandita

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At the entrance John greeted us! It was our anniversary and he was just so nice…. He made sure we were well taken care! it did make my day! Food was good and best was the chocolate lava cake.. which was not too sweet atall! ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Louis

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Michael the Maitre’D and our server were wonderful. Attentive to the groups experience. Drinks and food all were very good. With one exception, the veal saltimboca was lacking. Nice time for daughter’s birthday overall.

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  5. Deb

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While waiting for our comedy show, I grabbed a bar seat and a cocktail. The bartender was attentive, engaging and professional. Decided to skip the table and eat at the bar. The food was surprisingly very good. I recommend their 'knife and fork' fresh ceasar salad. Individual pizza is fresh, can definitely be shared. Thank you for an enjoyable evening in a hotel restaurant.

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  6. Sam

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will be coming back for the jumbo shrimp scampi.

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  7. Colleen

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant is in the middle of the lobby of a hotel. As in the seats are in the lobby. The food was ok. Reviews were great but perhaps that’s for a hotel restaurant.

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  8. Kathy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Wonderful atmosphere both quiet and sophisticated

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  9. Isabella

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in a secluded area with minimal noise, such delicious food!

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  10. Michael

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fabulous experience!! We will definitely return!!

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FAQs

Laurea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 734-4226.

Laurea is rated 4.4 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Laurea

102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Alexander Road and Route 1
  • Neighbourhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Tavares
  • Entertainment
    Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club and Dinner show.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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