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Laurea, Princeton, NJ

Laurea

4.4
4.4
181 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Location
    102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200
  • Phone number
    (609) 734-4226
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Tavares

Private dining

Menu

Laurea's menu was last updated 2025-01-19.

Healthy & Light

  • Seasonal Market Fresh Fruit Plate$15.00

    • Granola Bowl$13.00

      Greek Yogurt + Home Made Red Quinoa Granola + Market Berries + Toasted Coconut

      • Bagel & Lox$24.00

        Toasted Bagel + Cream Cheese + Watercress + Vine-Ripened Tomato + Onion

        • Steel Cut Oatmeal Brule$16.00

          Brown Sugar + Caramelized Banana

          • Greek Yogurt Parfait$14.00

            Macerated Berries + Toasted Cocoa Nibs + Orange-Blossom Honey

            • Mixed Berry Smoothie$10.00

              Greek Yogurt + Honey

              Laurea Continental

              • Laurea Continental$19.00

                Artisan Pastry Basket + Market Fruits & Berries; Freshly Brewed Coffee or Selection of Tea; Orange, Grapefruit or Apple Juice

                Laurea Egg Specialties

                All Specialties Served w/ Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

                • Breakfast Bruschetta$20.00

                  Toasted Country Bread + Local Mozzarella + Scrambled Eggs + Vine-Ripened Tomatoes

                  • Egg White Frittata$22.00

                    Marinated Zucchini Ribbons + Confit Tomatoes + Ricotta Salatta

                    • Cage-Free Eggs$21.00

                      Your Choice 2 Eggs + Bacon or Sausage + Toast

                      • Craft Your Own Omelet$21.00

                        Choice of 3 Ingredients - Ham, Sausage, Spinach, Onion, Tomato, Peppers, Mozzarella, Cheddar

                        • Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe$19.00

                          Black Pepper, Grated Pecorino Ramano Cheese, Basil

                          From the Griddle

                          • Multi-Grain Belgian Waffle$18.00

                            Seasonal Market Berries + Whipped Cream + Granola Crunch

                            • Ricotta Pancakes$18.00

                              Housemade Lemon Curd + Raspberries

                              Sides

                              • Bagel$5.00

                                • Muffin$5.00

                                  • Danish$5.00

                                    • Croissant$5.00

                                      • Roasted Breakfast Potatoes$5.00

                                        • Fresh Market Fruits$5.00

                                          Meats

                                          • Applewood Bacon$8.00

                                            • Esposito Pork Sausage$8.00

                                              • Chicken Apple Sausage$8.00

                                                • Catskill Smoked Salmon$8.00

                                                  Beverages

                                                  • Lavazza Coffee$4.00

                                                    • Hot or Iced Tea$4.00

                                                      • Orange, Grapefruit or Apple Juice$5.00

                                                        • Soda$4.00

                                                          • Espresso$6.00

                                                            • Cappuccino or Latte$6.00

                                                              Last updated: February 22, 2023

                                                              What 181 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
                                                              • 4.3Food
                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                              • 4.1Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Loved For

                                                              • Mercer

                                                                Great for brunch

                                                              • Mercer

                                                                Kid-friendly

                                                              • Mercer

                                                                Good for groups

                                                              • Mercer

                                                                Healthy

                                                              • Mercer

                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                              • Mercer

                                                                Romantic

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Laurea, nestled within the Hyatt Princeton, showcases "great Italian fare" with "excellent food" and "extremely friendly and attentive service." Guests rave about standout dishes like the pork chop and seafood options. Despite occasional service hiccups, many appreciate the "lovely ambience" and "welcoming" atmosphere, making it a "hidden gem."

                                                              181 Reviews

                                                              1. Kellyvillegas

                                                                New York City4 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We are regulars and live nearby. Is recommend reservations Fridays & Saturdays for sure. John was very knowledgeable and friendly. Food is always excellent. Had dinner with 2 adults, cocktails and wine and one child. Ordered from specials, apps and kids menu. Tea is great - personal pot and coffee and desserts were excellent as well.

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                                                              2. Barbara VIP

                                                                Toronto5 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Really enjoyed the food and staff! Will definitely be back.

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                                                              3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Michael, the host was super! Very engaging and came by to see how the service and the food was.

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                                                              4. Mariya

                                                                Philadelphia2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                The place was packed and busy, but our server was the absolute delight, she was very attentive, even though she was supper busy and tripple sat. The busysness of the place actually worked in our favor as we got a lot more time to talk to each other and have a great time.

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                                                              5. Sean

                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                The staff was great and very friendly. We had to get to a comedy show and we were running a little behind and they made sure to get us in and out. The food and drinks were great

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                                                              6. Carvenson

                                                                New Jersey1 review

                                                                3.0

                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                It was a good experience and of course I’ll be back. The place is very beautiful.

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                                                              7. Javid

                                                                Philadelphia10 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                The Valentine’s Day buffet was decent, but I was disappointed to find out it was set up in the center of the Hyatt hotel. The atmosphere felt more like a hotel lobby than a restaurant, which took away from the dining experience. If I had known this beforehand, I would have chosen a different location for a more intimate setting. The food was fine, but nothing extraordinary.

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                                                              8. Jack

                                                                Philadelphia7 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We have.been there several times. Never had a buffet. It was Valentine's Day and we had an average buffet for $109 per person. This should have been brought up when we reserved. We had multiple emails to be sure we would be there. If I knew it was a buffet I would not have gone!

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                                                              9. Nandita

                                                                Baltimore1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                At the entrance John greeted us! It was our anniversary and he was just so nice…. He made sure we were well taken care! it did make my day! Food was good and best was the chocolate lava cake.. which was not too sweet atall! ❤️❤️❤️

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                                                              10. Louis

                                                                New York City13 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Michael the Maitre’D and our server were wonderful. Attentive to the groups experience. Drinks and food all were very good. With one exception, the veal saltimboca was lacking. Nice time for daughter’s birthday overall.

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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 181 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                              Make a reservation

                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 PM
                                                              Booked 21 times today
                                                              Google Map for Laurea

                                                              102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (609) 734-4226
                                                              • 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
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Casual Dress
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Hotel Parking
                                                              • Payment options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                Christopher Tavares
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