6 Best Restaurants for Foodies in Lawrenceville

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Princeton

Booked 23 times today

Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.

2. Ficus

4.2

Awesome(131)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Princeton

Ficus is a local BYOB restaurant and café located in downtown Princeton, offering two distinctive floors and convenient FREE PARKING behind the building. We serve healthy and elegant food influenced by local culture, along with vibrant refreshing drinks. We firmly believe in the unifying power of food to bring together people who love food and enjoy high-quality life.On the first floor, Ficus Café warmly welcomes guests 7 days a week, offering a variety of simple salads and sandwiches, with no reservation necessary. On the second floor, Ficus Above provides an exclusive dining experience curated by our chefs, available from Thursday to Sunday, between 5 pm and 8 pm. Our seasonal menu invites guests to enjoy carefully crafted culinary creations in an elegant ambiance.To accommodate larger parties of more than four guests, kindly contact our store at 609-917-2656 for reservations.

3. Eno Terra

4.7

Exceptional(3956)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 31 times today

Call for availability and reservations! (609) 497-1777

4. ONE 53

4.8

Exceptional(2577)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Princeton

Booked 22 times today

ONE53 is a ninety-nine seat cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving New American / Euro Bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. We combine local hospitality with traditional & contemporary dishes.Our menu features seasonally changing specials using only the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.ONE53 features wines from the U.S. and Europe along with a full bar that offers a variety of traditional and specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We're located in Rocky Hill, just minutes from Princeton, NJ.We've received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Times of Trenton, and NJ Monthly. ONE53 was named 2019's Favorite Restaurant and Favorite Bar by Princeton's premier newspaper Town Topics.ONE53 was recently named one of the Ten Best Restaurants in Central Jersey by OpenTable

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5. Elements Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2033)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Princeton

Booked 8 times today

Elements Restaurant is a haven for foodies. The Executive Chef's commitment to using fresh, local, organic ingredients and sustainably raised meats and seafood ensures that every dish is a culinary adventure. The menu is constantly changing, keeping every visit exciting. Reviewers rave about the 'creative, imaginatively presented and delicious' food and the 'knowledgeable and friendly staff'. The restaurant's ability to 'challenge you to move outside your 'food' comfort zone and taste new things' is particularly appealing to food lovers.

6. Villaggio Iccara

4.8

Exceptional(2390)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Yardville

Booked 13 times today

In 1999 our dream to let people experience our passion and love for food came true. Since then our menu has evolved year after year through additions of our creative recipes. We pride ourselves on having developed a contemporary Italian cuisine, which focuses on the quality of ingredients while revisiting traditional Italian flavors.Open the rod iron gate to a lit dining area and be awed by the beautifully hand painted murals that bring you closer to our Italian culture.From our wood fire pizza to our signature Black Angus NY strip steak, you'll discover that our dishes are a feast for all of your senses.Bring your family and friends to join our family. Experience the pure pleasure of savoring a meal, down to the very last taste.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

2. Ficus

3. Eno Terra

4. ONE 53

5. Elements Restaurant

6. Villaggio Iccara

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