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Laurea, Princeton, NJ

Laurea

4.4
4.4
193 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for brunch
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Tavares
  • Private party facilities
    2 private dining rooms available.
  • Neighborhood
    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 193 people are saying

Laurea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mercer

    Great for brunch

  • Mercer

    Healthy

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

  • Mercer

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laurea, located in the Princeton Hyatt, offers a "pleasant ambiance" and "very attentive" service perfect for social events or business dinners. Guests enjoy "delicious" appetizers like calamari and meatballs, and commend the restaurant's ability to accommodate dietary needs. With "excellent" service and a beautiful setting, it's a worthy visit.

193 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited with a group of 10 for a birthday celebration. The food was delicious (crab cake sandwiches, swordfish and the ravioli) and the service was incredible!

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  2. Tanya

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was okay. Food okay. Every place was booked so we ended up. staff was very accommodating. I guess I’ll return if there’s no where else to go.

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  3. Cari

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The calamari and meatballs as an appetizer were delicious. They were cooked well and full of flavor. We would order them again.

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  4. Charles

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not terrible Not earth shattering…… was expecting more - didn’t get it

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  5. Teri VIP

    New Jersey9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Laurea restaurant at the Princeton Hyatt is a favorite venue for social events or a business dinner meeting. It has a pleasant ambiance with comfortable, well-spaced seating areas, a great selection of food/drinks on the menu and a very attentive, accommodating service team. Our questions about certain entrees and food allergies were answered by the chef before we placed our orders. My chopped salad with salmon was fresh and tasty. I asked, and enjoyed mixed berries for dessert, even though it wasn't on the menu. I'll return for another dinner meeting soon!

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  6. Mica

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    food wasnt that great for the price, needed more seasoning

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  7. Maggy

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The pork chop was well presented but very tough; brining might have helped. The steak knife helped to cut it. Pasta dish was okay - a little overdone. Shrimp scampi was good. Beer selection was good.

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  8. Greg

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was very good and service was excellent. Worth the visit.

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  9. megan VIP

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. The pasta and pizza dishes were great. Unfortunately, we had to send back the two short rib orders because they were overcooked and dry.

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  10. Mariya

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we had the best time. The food was good, the atmosphere was nice, the service was great! These time around I’m not the easiest guest, as I have celiac, and the servers and kitchen staff are very knowledgeable and can accommodate gluten free requests, mocktails were good, especially the virgin mojito, that splash of spicy ginger beer was very tasty and gave my drink this zing. The crème brulè is always very creamy and rich in flavor. We had a great time!

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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 193 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Laurea

102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Alexander Road and Route 1
  • Neighborhood
    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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