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Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ
Metro North, Princeton, NJ

Metro North

4.7 (2485)
$31 to $50
Italian
378 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Metro North featuring Italian Entrees, Seafood, Grilled Meats, Salads, Appetizers. Along with your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or beer on tap there is something for everyone. Reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Located at 378 Alexander Road in Princeton, New Jersey with ample parking we also have seating for large parties up to 100 plus and outside dining on our patio.

To view our menu visit us at www.metronorthnj.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have full service catering available and seating for up to 100 people. Private dining room for smaller groups also available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms are available for 16 and 50 and 100 guests
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Cross street
    378 Alexander Rd
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of parking in our front and back private lots.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,485 people are saying

Metro North 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mercer

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mercer

    Lively

  • Mercer

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metro North offers "excellent service and delicious food" in a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the "amazing" clams casino, NY sirloin steak, and Chicken Scarpariello. The staff is "attentive and friendly," and the variety ensures a "wonderful dining experience." Perfect for special occasions, with standout cocktails and memorable desserts.
2,485 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Provided decent food, service, and atmosphere in Mother’s Day but most staff appeared rather overwhelmed. I’m sure there he experience would have been better had it been a normal or slower evening.

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  2. Olivia

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I arrived after booking an outdoor table a few days before and it wasn’t available. They said wait 20 minutes and we will have one, so I did. There was no table. They said wait another 25 minutes, I sat inside instead. We sat and waited to be greeted for about 10 minutes at which time we were able to place 1 appetizer and children’s order, as none of us were drinking at that time. About 10 minutes later that came out and was good. We then sat for an hour without any interaction with our waiter. He finally came over and said our food would be a few minutes, we ordered some ice cream for the child and a wine at that time. Another 15 minutes go by and I go and get a manager and let him know to which he didn’t really seem to be interested because I told him if we don’t get our food in the next 5 minutes I’m leaving and he never came back. After waiting for over 1 hour and a half for our food and 20 minutes for a table that never came I had enough and left. Other people near me got their food! We didn’t order anything complicated. Completely ruined my Mother’s Day.

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  3. Renwick

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rene our waiter was very nice and accommodating. We will return.

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  4. Eric

    Las Vegas22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service good. Food good (short rib, sirloin strip, chilean sea bass). Only issue is that clearly their reservation system is not great and they likely overbook as there were 3 parties of 4 or more booked for 6:30pm last night and everyone had to wait at least 15-20 minutes to be seated.

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  5. Eric VIP

    New Jersey78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is always a good bet: good food, very pleasant ambiance, and excellent service.

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  6. Jen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Metro North! The food, the atmosphere and the staff are all amazing! The clams casino and stuffed mushrooms were great (except you only get 4 clams). My fiance enjoyed the short raised ribs and I enjoyed their NY sirloin steak. Our friends enjoyed the butterfish and chicken marsala. The servers are all attentive and friendly,

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  7. Roger VIP

    New Jersey41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tonight was an Italian night, with a meatball starter and Vodka rigatoni as the entree. Since I wanted room for dessert, I left some food on each plate but still managed to almost stuff myself with wonderful textures and flavors. And I did have room for dessert, my favorite, doughnut holes with caramel, ice cream, whipped cream and berries. As always, a welcome night.

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  8. Joseph VIP

    New York City82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good but this was my first Monday. What a deal on wine!!! Great selection.

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  9. Dana

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love this restaurant. We never get a meal we don't like. I tried the steak and asked for it well done. Many restaurants are too cautious, and I wind up sending it back. But Metro North listened, and I really enjoyed it! The bread is better, too. They are using another supplier. We went through 2 baskets! The cocktails are wonderful. And everything is reasonably priced. The service is always fantastic. I see many of the same staff working there year after year. I think that really says something positive about the way they run their business. Everyone is always smiling, friendly, and knowledgeable. You CANNOT go wrong dining here!

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  10. Ken VIP

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience at Metro North is always wonderful. As with all restaurants you need to find your preferred dishes and Metro is no different. They have a wide variety to choose from but they also have the service, the mixology and ambience to make it a dining experience. We had Monica as our waitress this time and Joanne previously, both know their profession and on top of that are very personable.

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Metro North is rated 4.7 stars by 2485 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 35 times today
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378 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Additional information

  • Cross street
    378 Alexander Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of parking in our front and back private lots.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have full service catering available and seating for up to 100 people. Private dining room for smaller groups also available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms are available for 16 and 50 and 100 guests
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