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La Mezzaluna

3.6 (326 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chicken Parmigiana With Vodka Sauce
Ilayda S.

Wow! What an amazing restaurant! We went there on a Wednesday night and were seated right away (party of 4). I tried the chicken parm with vodka sauce and it was amazing! The pasta and the sauce were top notch, some parts of the chicken were a little dry but overall it was delicious! I also tried the tiramisu, I wish it had more coffee taste to it but it was a light dessert to end the night. I am visiting the area but would definitely eat here again if I come back!

Liz K.

It was an ok experience this time. I understand that on a Friday it gets crazy busy, but I felt kind of rushed this time. We ordered the gnocchi as an appetizer. For dinner, I got the chicken parm. Food was good and it's a byob.

Chicken Parmiggiana & Rigatoni Vodka
Tim L.

10/10! Vodka sauce is to die for, amazing and quick service with the nicest staff. Great date spot, will definitely be back soon.

Branzino Fillet over lobster risotto
Matt R.

La Mezzaluna can make great Italian food! It would be nice if their service matched it. The Branzino Fillet over lobster risotto was simply AMAZING! The calamari, meatballs and fresh mozzarella were wonderful starters. We had this nice dinner on a beautiful night at their outside dining, but perhaps service was slow because we were the only table or just not enough servers. I would highly recommend because of the food knowing it may take a while.

Catherine S.

WOW! I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Started off the dinner with the salad and let me tell you, this was one of the BEST dressings I have EVER had!! We had already put in our order but I could've had the salad with a side of chicken for dinner and would've been satisfied. Another incredible was the Truffle Gnocchi! Very rich and definitely need to share but it's you NEED to order this. We also ordered the Fettuccine pasta and the Chicken Al Vino which were tasty and were very good portions. We were too full to try dessert but will come back here the next time I am in Princeton (SoCal native!). The servers were very friendly. The restaurant itself was very cute and would be perfect for a date night!

Penne
Dan M.

This was a small spot with limited décor, but a large picture of pasta, which I found entertaining. There was also outdoor seating in the alley next to the establishment. The service was great, and the food came out in a timely manner. They started the meal off with some bread. It was not too bad. Some pieces were warm, while others were more room temperature. For an entrée, I had the penne ($20). It came with Italian eggplant, sweet red peppers, and shallots in a tomato basil sauce with mozzarella sauce. This was tasty. The pasta was cooked al dente, which I prefer sometimes. Regardless, the sauce was delicious. It was somewhat thick, so it easily coated the pasta. The vegetables appeared fresh and paired nicely with the tomato basil sauce. I also tried the cannelloni vegetariani. It was filled with baby spinach, red peppers, eggplant, onions, and ricotta. It was then topped with fresh mozzarella over pesto cream sauce. Again, another appetizing dish especially the pesto cream sauce. Will I go back? Yes.

Elizabeth S.

AMAZING food! Visited there for the first time tonight and we both had the chicken parm one with vodka sauce and one with marinara. Definitely make a reservation as it gets busy since the space is small! Great service overall 10/10

Burrata
Patricia T.

As soon as we entered La Mezzaluna, an atmosphere of warm welcome greeted us. From that moment on, the staff made it a point to tend to any of our needs. For example, one of them joked about singing Happy Birthday, so I mentioned that it actually was my dad's birthday. Immediately, the staff asked what my dad's name was, then came together to sing Happy Birthday with a lighter serving as the candle! It was such a sweet and memorable gesture. We also enjoyed the olive oil that came with the free bread due to its unique flavor, thus tried asking the staff what brand it was? It was a secret, but since they knew how much we loved the olive oil, they packed some with the leftover bread for us to take home. This was some of the best service I've received at a restaurant, and for that alone, La Mezzaluna is worth a visit! Like I mentioned earlier, the olive oil is unique in flavor, making this free bread a top contender in the free bread battle. The burrata in the salad was delicious, especially with the vinaigrette on top. The rigatoni's sauce was creamy and flavorful, and overall satisfying. The only change I'd personally want is asking for red pepper flakes next time to add some spice! The star of the night was the fruit flambe, which is prepared by the staff by the table. The staff will explain each step of the process and show off some big flames for you to get cool shots of. I've never had a dessert like this, so I highly recommend getting this one!

Bob A.

Easily the worst place I have visited this year. This was my first time here, although I have heard a lot of great things about it. The owner or manager, who happened to serve our table until a regular server showed up, was beyond rude. His responses to basic questions like, "do you serve liquor?" were met with borderline hostility. He was barking orders at his staff, which made everyone at our table extremely uncomfortable, and was less than helpful about the menu and specials. I ordered a basic steak salad. You can't screw that up, right? Oh, they did! Steak? Give me a break. Strips of meat with large chunks of fat, not to mention the steak was cold!!! Come on! You really needed to try to make a first impression so unforgettable, unforgettably bad, that is. It's a mess. Skip it and go anywhere.

Ivette V.

Came here on a Saturday night with reservations and a group of four. Although we had reservations we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. It was cold outside so the host allowed us to wait inside after being outside for about 10 minutes. The moment you enter you smell all the amazing aromas of the food. Everyone's dish looked so appetizing. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer which was well cooked. For my entre I ordered the hazelnut and walnut crusted rack of lamb. This was good but I wish it had more meat on the lamb chops. "Rack of lamb" makes it seem like you are getting more lamb but I was mistaken. Good nonetheless. The Tiramisu was amazing. Very soft. It tasted fresh. The restaraunt has street parking and it is BYOB. Cute restaraunt to go to with friends or on a date. I would return.

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Verry impressed with freshness of the food! We had a nice dinner. It would be perfect if the service was a bit faster.

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4.5(74 reviews)
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Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

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3.9(768 reviews)
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Mistral - Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

Mistral - Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

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Eno Terra

3.9(496 reviews)
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We celebrated our baby shower at Eno Terra this past weekend, and it was nothing short of…read morewonderful! Our guests were so impressed by the quality of the food as well as the over ambiance of the restaurant. One of the things that made Eno Terra stand out from other restaurants was the fact that they offer takeaway favors. We chose the EVOO and our guests were so impressed that it was made by the restaurant. Planning the event with Alessandra was wonderful. She was a pleasure to work with and offered flexibility with some of my decor ideas. The day of the baby shower, we were very impressed at the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was happening the way in the way we requested. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience for our baby shower! Before this event we loved Eno Terra for the fresh high quality food and now we love it not only for the high quality dining experience, but that it has been a part of our journey towards parenthood! ​

Let me start off with the pros: ease of making reservations, service, seating time, ambience,…read moreplenty of parking, nice presentation as you walk in. But, I wasn't blown away by any of the courses, unfortunately. The only dish that stood out as being really good were the rice balls. Everything else was just average-and that makes me really sad because I have been looking to try this place FOREVER, especially since we had our wedding reception at their sister restaurant that closed almost twenty years ago--and their food blew me away. Collectively, we ordered calamari- bland, arancini-delicious, crispy eggplant-bland and dry. I ordered the crab agnolotti which was just, well.... bland. My mom's salmon seemed to be cooked well, we asked for medium and that's what she got. The tiramisu was good, and I am not generally a fan. The mocktail that ordered-basil gimlet was a nice balance of sweet and sour. Overall, really giving it a 3.5 but based upon comparison to my other 4 star ratings, I had to bring it down a bit. An overall nice experience, but since the food is the star... I'm not sure if I will return.

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Very welcoming!! Because seated by the window on such a…read morebeautiful day. There were so many people waiting on us and taking care of us. My bff got a Bloody Mary. Liked it so much. We burrata salad. It was very, very beautiful and so fresh and delicious. For lunch my bff ordered the homemade noodles in a very delicious sauce from the soft cooked eggs. There were also artichokes and a crunchy surprise sprinkling of bacon bits. It was very delicious and satisfying. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken. It was very flavorful and I like how it had a very delicate amount of dressing. It was so colorful and so fresh. I loved it so much. I enjoyed my iced tea as well! Even the other guests in the restaurant at the time, we're very friendly and so kind. And I'm happy to hear from them about a blueberry farm. That's quite wonderful. It really was a wonderful afternoon here. Thanks to all the hard-working people who take care of us and nourish us. There's so many people. Thank you dearly.

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4.0(279 reviews)
5.2 mi
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what a cozy, tasty, wonderful little spot!…read more to start, fresh & crispy, yet soft, garlic bread is brought to the table; very flavorful & great for dipping or eating with other dishes! we ordered the puff pastry wrapped filet, off the specials, which had creamy goat cheese inside! very tender, melted in your mouth. also ordered the fried burrata! the greens and diced orange were delightfully refreshing! yum yum yum. for entrees, we had the chicken parm & sea bass (off specials) which came with risotto. both were very happy with our meals!! the risotto was creamy and cooked just right and the bass was buttery smooth. got the chocolate lava cake with vanilla gelato & a cappuccino. delicious!!!!! the cake was so rich and airy yet dense. gelato was perfect. cappuccino was Quality!!!!! mmmmm. fantastic! holly, our waitress, was very friendly! no service complaints. looking forward to returning in the future psa, don't be like me and forget your leftovers!!!!! you will regret it. double-triple check your table! my apologies for leaving them behind xx

Stopped by Vidalia's over the weekend for dinner and was a little underwhelmed. The place itself…read morewas very cute, it was small but had cozy Italian vibes. The service was great, no complaints there. But the food left me wanting more. The calamari was delicious but the portion was tiny in comparison to the price and compared to other similar styled restaurants. I ordered the chicken parm and I was hoping to try the best chicken parm i've ever had but it wasn't. My partner tried the chicken marsala and was on the same boat. The food was okay, just not the exact flavor we were hoping for.

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