Contes is a must eat in Princeton. A true local experience. Definitely get there early - seating is…read morelimited and they get busy! Always have a game going on the tv at the bar. Full beer selection and the pizza is delicious. The style is more thin crust - almost like a cracker texture but it's so good! The wait staff is super friendly and remember familiar faces. Hometown restaurant vibes.

TLDR: great thin pies and the best pepperoni around…read more Contes is my personal standard for a thin crust pie: a bite with slight goey chew that gives way to a crisp burnished bottom. The tart, mild sauce and salty cheese are an addicting duo - add some pepperoni with it and I could eat half a pie in a sitting. I don't know what the do with the pepperoni or where it's from, but those meaty little cups are one if my favorite flavor bombs. I don't even order pepperoni on other pies. I've been getting Contes for all occasions for years, and I will continue to be a regular as long as they keep doing their pizza the same. Contes is ever the reliable option.

The best pizza place in Princeton. Something about their dough and crust is so special and other…read morepizza places just feel so mid in comparison. Get anything with spicy honey and you won't regret it. We usually come with a big group. Both the indoor and outdoor seating is nice, but it's always so packed so expect some wait time.

We were at Princeton at needed a spot with Vegan/veg options and this place seemed to fit the bill…read more However, we may have caught them on an off day. The pizza had wayy too much flop. The server was needlessly rude to our party of 3. Sad and disappointed.

Delivery on a cold day! The pizzas arrived warm after their 2-3 mile travel. Crust is as…read moreadvertised, cracker thin crust. Lots of choices for vegetarians, artichoke arugula is balanced while the Margherita and Meat Lovers' are stellar too. The sizes are true to description on the Website, the large is huge and does feed 3-4 people!

Jules Thin Crust is a popular casual pizza option in downtown Princeton. In fact, I was surprised…read moreat how many people stopped in to either pick up slices or dine in while we were here on a random post-lunch hour. There are several ready-made pies that are ready to warm up by the slice. We knew we were hungry enough for an entire pie, but it wasn't entirely clear from our conversation with those at the counter that a build-your-own pie option was available (it is; it's just the workers there either didn't seem to understand what we were asking, or were pushing us toward ordering from the available pies). I've found that a two-fold downside of some ultra-thin crusts pizzas, both of which seemed to be the case here. One, the toppings can be a little thin. Maybe it's because they're trying to think about how much load-bearing weight those crusts can hold up, but I missed some of those perfect sauce-cheese-toppings ratios in our slices here. Two, these slices don't wait well. I got caught up in conversation with my lunch mate, and ten minutes in, I found that my slices had gone brick cold. The flavors were still here (and appreciably so), but these are clearly meant to be enjoyed as soon as they emerge from the oven.

Update (Feb 2026)…read more Stopped in to Alfonso's after visiting Princeton NJ, for a late lunch/ early Dinner. Decided to get the Stromboli (Med) ($15). A packed pocket of delicious goodness. Pro tip: get the Medium, it will feed you for Days !!! It's huge ! Service has always been great, and today was no exception. The dinning room was quiet, casual and chill. Which made it easy to just hang out and relax. Follow me on IG, yelp, and YouTube, as I travel the world in search of the best dining entertainment IG: @Noodlesoupr

Wow! This is the only place I've been where I ask for a take out box before I eat my dinner. The…read moreportions are GIGANTIC! I ordered a small Stromboli and it easily fed two people. My hubs got a medium and it could feed 4 people. Crazy big! All dishes are very generous portions. We all took home leftovers. The bread to start is so soft, warm and delicious but don't over do it and save room for your meal! We also got the cold antipasto salad large which was full of salami, ham and cheese. Really good. Could feed 2 people easily-we had leftovers of that too. Mom had sausage penne which was also huge. She has enough for 2 more meals leftover. We love Alfonso's! The servers are wonderful and friendly. Thank you!

We love Tino's and have been coming for years. The new location is much larger and has plenty of…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. The staff is always so kind and helpful. We were really disappointed on our most recent visit. They must have changed the dough recipe. It was bland and generic. Such a shame because everything else is so delicious. Skip the pizza and get literally anything else. Salads, zucchini flowers and chicken bites are always our favorites.

I genuinely wanted to like this place, but Tino's Artisan Pizza was a mess from start to finish…read more First off, the wait time was ridiculous for a place that wasn't even busy. We stood around awkwardly for way too long before anyone acknowledged us, and when they finally did, it felt like we were inconveniencing them by existing. Zero sense of urgency, zero customer service. The pizza itself? Hugely disappointing. For something branded as "artisan," I expected something special. Instead, the crust was burnt on the bottom and somehow still doughy inside, the sauce was overly sweet, and the toppings were skimpy at best. It honestly tasted like a frozen pizza trying to cosplay as fancy. Definitely not worth the price they're charging. What really sealed the deal was the owner, Tino. Instead of stepping in to improve the experience, he came off as a cocky prick who clearly thinks his food is untouchable. There was this smug, dismissive attitude -- like customers should feel lucky just to be there. Any feedback or questions were met with condescension rather than professionalism. If that's the tone being set from the top, it explains a lot about how the place is run. The whole atmosphere had this weird pretentious vibe, like if you don't "get it," that's somehow your fault. Sorry, but if you're charging premium prices, the least you can do is serve food that's consistently good and treat people with basic respect. By the time we left, we all agreed the same thing -- we should've gone literally anywhere else. There are way better pizza spots that cost less, taste better, and don't make you feel unwelcome. Hard pass. Won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Central Jersey is an embarrassment of riches for pizza excellence and Princeton's Pizza Den is a…read moreworthy addition to our repertoire. The mushroom/sausage combo was amazing and well worth a visit. I could name five Jersey pizzarias off the top of my head that if relocated to Kansas would have lines around the block. Pizza Den is the real deal. Five easy stars.

My favorite pizza in the princeton area. Contes is great too, but I love this place's style of…read morepizza. Crispy, fresh ingredients and excellent customer service. They go above and beyond every time.

Wow absolutely amazing pizza. Staff was very pleasant. Although I didn't sit down for dinner. My…read morefirst time having the pizza and it was delicious.

This is hands down the best pizza in Jersey in my opinion. This is the ultimate no flop, no grease,…read moreperfectly crisp perfection. As a pizza connoisseur I compare all other pizza to this pizza. They also have great service but honestly I would eat here if they were the biggest jerks ever.

I've always come to this strip mall to dine at Nomad. However, due to recommendations from my…read morefriends, we decided to give Pastiamo a shot. Normally we stay away from pasta restaurants unless there's something unique to it. However, Pastiamo hit a home run immediately. From Chef Francesca being ever present in the restaurant - from serving to seating - to the homemade focaccia you receive as a starter, it was an impeccable dining experience. Then you add the nice plates and simple, yet warm decor. You just can't go wrong. We split the forza Italia as an appetizer to get more of a focaccia kick. We loved the homemade bread. The three cheeses were a nice and complimentary touch. Also, dousing this with some freshly squeezed orange juice didn't hurt. For the main course, we split a pesto gnocchi and a tagliatelle alla Norma. The pasta was truly homemade. Felt super fresh. The sauces were great and not too oily or salty. It was so good that we decided to bring some home to my parents. We will be back again!

TLDR: delicious foods with quality ingredients…read more Pastiamo is a cute little sit down restaurant with bright decor and a modern, casual feel. I tried the burrata dip and lasagna, which were both beyond my expectations. The burrata dip was milky and rich with sweet / umami bursts of tomato. Paired with thin focaccia and savory crisps, the appetizer made for amazing bites that I still think about. The lasagna was rich and flavorful. Layers of rich meat sauce, cheese, and bechemal were savory, nutty, hearty - a satisfying bite on the colder days. The casual appearance had me fooled me a bit on the price, especially the burrata dip. I definitely had some sticker shop. The dip was $18 and the lasagna was around $24. Both these prices are reasonable for the area but were more expensive than I would pay for a casual lunch. It's also a bit too casual for me to consider for a nicer dinner, so Pastiamo falls in a gray zone for me on the pricing. I loved the food here and would come back more often if there were lunch deals or cheaper options I loved the food and would come back more ofte

A nice Italian restaurant located in the Princeton downtown area. On a Friday evening, the area was…read morealready packed so we had a wait. They told us they do not do call in reservations (especially for our party of 2.), so we put our name down. Pasta was al dente, and my tomato based sauce had some kick to it, which the waiter was kind to bring red pepper flakes. It is on the pricier side, but not surprising based off the area. There is bar seating, or table seating too. Not a bad spot to visit, esp if you're close to campus and want pasta. that's all from me :^)

This spot feels homey and elegant at the same time! I've been here multiple times when I'm in the…read moremood for wood fired pizza! Ambiance: modern yet rustic decor! Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Service: the staff was friendly and was very attentive throughout the meal. Food: Chicken Milanese: chicken was crispy and hot to perfection! The salad was well tossed with tomato's, balsamic vinegar and mozzarella! Sausage Pizza: the crust was perfectly chewy and and crispy. The sausage topping was very flavorful and well seasoned.

Good food , lively vibrant ambience, and good company makes for a great evening . The service was…read moregood except they missed the occasion we were celebrating and didn't care to bring out a candle with the dessert we ordered . As we were leaving I reconfirmed it with the person at the host's desk ( seemed to be the manager) , who apologized and said maybe our waiter missed it . But it was a noticeable miss that cannot be overlooked, as that was the purpose of our dinner here. End of the meal, our family's spirits fell flat, but we still sang and celebrated sans the petty candle. Now on to the food and drinks... Mocktails were delicious, colorful, and eye-catching . We tried all 3 on the menu and loved it. Appetizers galore filled our table ... Bang Bang cauliflower had a medley of sweet & sour flavors. Hummus pita board - Warm grilled pita was a table favorite with the small portion of hummus and fresh crisp veggies. Harvest salad - crisp lettuce, feta cheese, walnuts, poached and fresh sliced pear, cucumbers, and watermelon radish with rose vinaigrette made this extra special. Crispy calamari - great pairing with pickled veggies and arugula basil aioli. We ordered an assortment of entrees with all seafood choices . Salmon with risotto , Halibut & Branzino cooked to perfection served with flavorful sides. For dessert, it was the warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and peanut butter cup . The brownie was soft and not too sweet, slightly warm and it vanished in a few seconds. Peanut butter cup was a dense donut texture with candied peanuts We hoped that at least one of the desserts would be served with a candle as we were celebrating a birthday but they missed it and didn't care enough despite letting them know when marking the reservation. I loved everything about the experience at Agricola, but their lack of attention to detail stuck out like a sore thumb , as the poor communication between their front desk and wait staff dampens the guests' experience , making it a not-so-great finish .

Another fine meal at Agricola. The Calamari was light and flavorful without being overwhelmed by…read morethe breading. My Salmon was superb along with service that was right on time. In contrast to their far more expansive location in Morristown, the Princeton location is noticeably more "intimate" with Manhattan inspired table crowding. Not enough to detract from a wonderful meal but certainly worth noting. Five stars all day long. PS... no credit card surcharge. A surprise that certainly puts a smile on my face.