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    Laurea Restaurant

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    LAUREA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Arugula salad - tasty and neat presentation!
    Irene S.

    I visited this restaurant for a date because of all the positive reviews. It's quite lovely as it sits in the very center of the Hyatt resort, is very spacious and has an open vibe with its high ceiling. Great if you like people watch and there. We had a very attentive server who also was the bartender. Let's start with the drinks - the cocktails were excellent. I got the Radio Flyer and my husband got the Amaro D'amici. Mine was really smooth! The cosmocello was good but not as good as the Radio Flyer. Our apps, fried calamari & garlic cristone were delish! Calamari wasn't so battered and still had a nice chew to it. Got them with the arugula salad, definitely worth trying. The only thing that didn't quite measure up were our entrées. Ordered a medium-cooked pork chops due to all the raving reviews and it was dry! Had trouble finishing it. My husband ordered a full lobster pasta special and it came out so small & he thought it was just ok.

    Kobe Meatballs
    Leena S.

    I was at Laurea Restaurant recently for Happy Hour. was pleasantly surprised by the food and service at this Hyatt Hotel restaurant and bar. The architectural design of the bar and open area is also inviting. Our server was amazing, considering she was doubling as the bartender. She was very friendly, personable and got everything correct even with a bar packed full of people. Our happy hour food was also wonderful. The Kobe meatball appetizer was a meal in themselves and my husband enjoyed them. I ordered the fried calamari and babu arugula salad. Both were great in taste and the arugula salad was even amazing in presentation.

    Inquiring M.

    Fresh Fresh FRESH!! The ingredients were fresh, as were the menu choices. The in house made pasta was delightful, as was the marriage of flavors and textures in each bite of the fettuccini bolognese! The pizza had nice thin crust too. Our server was a delight and extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the menu; and made great suggestions. I'd definitely return and would suggest this restaurant to others.

    Val E.

    The food here is fresh and tasty! I was craving fresh Italian pasta and this place delivered. The quality of the food is super and the staff charming. I'm vegan so I ordered pasta with veggies of my choice. I ordered the raspberry mocktail and it had a crisp natural refreshing taste. I like that they use sustainable to go boxes as well. The ambience of the restaurant is romantic. Vast wine selection too. If you just want to grab a solo dinner or drink there's a nice bar too with televisions. Our waiter Christine was very nice and their service staff kept our table very clean.

    Pasta bolognese
    Carlie A.

    Went here for dinner recently. Excellent service, good drinks and quality food. Gluten free options are clearly marked. Since it's in the Hyatt, it's a very open atmosphere. Do NOT follow the signs outside to the restaurant as there is no parking on that side of the building. Just park and enter at the front of the hotel. If you can't do stairs, be sure to take the elevator near the entrance to the ground floor and you can access the restaurant from there.

    Damanpreet K.

    One of the best authentic Italian Restaurant in NJ! The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. I tried the rigatoni, meatballs, diy pizza, mozzarella, salmon and so many other dishes and drinks! Each and every dish is crafted for perfection by the chef! The restaurant is gorgeous and you would be blown away with the huge bar and interiors. If you are planning a date night or a party or a dinner with friends, look no further!

    Pork chop and arancini
    Jess D.

    Decided to give this place a try . They are centrally located inside the middle of a hotel . Our server was great very attentive and great since of humor . Now whenever I'm trying something new I love to order a few different things . The Ambiance is casual but semi upscale feel . My husband ordered the pork chop ( one big chop ) so good with all the pairings . I went with octopus brasato( delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavors) the Garlic Cristoni holy cow that was a delicious bite . I also had the pasta pomodoro ( very simple dish but flavors were on point) . We truly enjoyed our dinner and definitely would consider coming back although it's pretty far from us .

    Tuscan Chicken
    Arthur S.

    Came to the Laurea with my wife, located within the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. The service from beginning to end was outstanding. The manager John greeted us and asked us a few questions and gave us some really useful information about the area. Our server Christina was also very attentive, friendly and courteous. We had calamari and the Kobe meatball for the appetizer. Scrumptious! Then my wife had the organic salmon and I had the Tuscan chicken. Both were savory and delicious. The restaurant, being in a hotel, had a center bar that had sports on but neither that or the music was overly distracting. The ambiance was warm and conducive for conversation. Finally we had the Ube Tiramisu which was simply delicious. Wow. All in all it was 5 stars from us. To top it off, the manager offered to take pictures of us at the fountain which contained koi fish. Very tranquil and romantic. Thank you John!

    Inside dining area
    Mike P.

    Booked a dinner reservation at Laurea for my wife and I while staying overnight in Princeton at the Hyatt Regency. Our server was very friendly, personable, and attentive. The ambiance is open and modern. Huge restaurant space inside of the expansive atrium. Great vibe! Staff did a great job of spacing out the seating to keep the intimacy of the couples who were having dinner. Been a few places recently where we were seated on top of other customers in a mostly empty dining room. Not here and a big plus on that from me. I started with Kobe meatballs which were very good. Gravy was superb. Even better than the meatballs in my opinion. I had the rigatoni which was loaded with Italian sausage. Very spicy, which was Ok, and appreciated the warning from the waiter on the spice level. My wife ordered spinach ravioli which she said was delicious. Key lime pie dessert was wonderful. Drinks were also great for the wife. All in all, a great dinner experience. Recommend highly!

    check in desk

    Place was pretty. Unfortunately, I cannot rate their food since they paid no attention to my family. We were all dressed and had a reservation for 3pm for Mother's Day. The staff saw us waiting for 25 minutes and didn't bother to interact with us. There was no one at the front desk and the waiters/other workers just passed us as if we weren't there. The least they could've done was tell us they'll be with us shortly or if we had a reservation. Service is horrible and staff was rude for such a high rated restaurant. We left and will never come back. Waste of time and gas especially on a busy day.

    Ribeye with fingerling potatoes and Swiss chard
    Joseph L.

    Overall a good hotel restaurant with friendly service and good food. The restaurant is located within the atrium of the Hyatt Regency, and feels like you're in a hotel; not a luxurious atmosphere, but not a bad ambiance either. The ribeye was a nicely marbled steak, and I enjoyed the Swiss chard and fingerling potatoes that were served alongside the steak. The service was friendly and prompt.

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    We had dinner here and the food was amazing. The staff and atmosphere were great. It's a very open indoor area

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    Awesome food and drinks. Every course was truly outstanding. My wife and I cannot wait to come back with the family.

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    Thanks for your review David! We hope you enjoyed your visit with us!

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    Thanks for your review Tess! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Excellent food and excellent service. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

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    bad. i can't even explain. just big fat sad. burh it was disgusting in the reseut i cant even!!!!

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    Thank you for your kind review Trevor! We can't wait to see you again.

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