Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

4.8

1966 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to Vidalia, 2016 winner in Top 10 Best Italian Restaurant in New Jersey by NJ.com and 2017 rated # 1 Italian restaurant in Mercer county New Jersey
BYOB
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING IS ENCLOSED AND HEATED DURING WINTER AND FALL.
SEATING REQUESTS ARE NEVER GUARANTEED FOR THE OUTDOOR SUMMER SEASON
Lawrenceville premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Vidalia aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests’ every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of Authentic Italian specialties. Treat your guests to an evening that they won't soon forget.
Menu prices are based on cash transactions, A 3.5 % credit card fee will apply if swiped
We Do Not have a Coat Check *Vidalia and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(609) 896-4444
Website
http://www.vidalia.restaurant/
Payment options
Cash Only
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Salvatore Scarlata
Catering
We are happy to host events in our restaurant during normal business as well as off hours. The restaurant holds 48 people comfortably and our outdoor dining area will hold 50 people as well. We are happy to provide a great custom family-style meal for your event or your guests can order a la carte from our menu.<br /><br />
Private party facilities
You may rent the restaurant for private events or outside dining. We are closed on Monday, but we will gladly open for you if the party consist of 20 or more. Lunch or Dinner. Please call for details or email at vidaliarestaurant@gmail.com

Location
21 Phillips Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Neighborhood
Princeton
Cross street
206 or Gordon Ave.
Parking details
Free Parking with no meters.
Public transit
10 minutes from Hamilton train station and 5 minutes from 295 North or South.10 minutes from Princeton University and local shoppes.
Entertainment
Al Fresco Dining with entertainment, weather permitting and Wine Tastings and outdoor fireplace
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$16.00
Lightly battered and fried squid served with a homemade marinara sauce
Mozzarella En Carozza$15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese lightly breaded and baked in an organic plum tomato sauce with red wine and capers
Carciofi Alla Francese$16.00
Artichoke hearts egg battered in a lemon, white wine, and butter sauce
Funghi Ripieni$16.00
Stuffed mushrooms with fennel sausage roasted peppers breading
Insalata Palermitana$12.00
Organic baby leaf lettuce topped with shaved provolone, fresh fennel, oranges, and shaved almonds with honey-infused balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Di Mela$12.00
Organic spring mix lettuce with walnuts, gorgonzola, apples, and homemade honey infused balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Di Cesare$12.00
Crisp romaine mixed with garlic crostini croutons and parmigiano romano cheese, tossed with our homemade caesar dressing
Mediterranean Salad$25.00
Grilled marinated shrimp and crab meat on top of a spring mix, tossed with lemon infused olive oil and garnished with fresh oranges
Vidalia Loaf$11.00
Table loaf stuffed with Vidalia onions and fresh seasonal vegetables, drizzled with garlic and oil. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Bourbon Shrimp$18.00
Jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and topped with a cognac barbeque cream sauce
Bruschetta$15.00
Traditional Italian appetizer with crostini bread, grape tomatoes, garlic pesto and cannolini beans, mozzarella cheese
Caprese$13.00
Jersey tomato, bufalo mozzarella, basil pesto olive oil
Filet Mignon Salad$23.00
Marinated filet tips arugula, spring mix, sautéed onion, mushroom, goat cheese in a honey balsamic vinaigrette
Avocado Salad$17.00
Organic spring , grilled chicken , avocado fresh mozzarella, avocado, red onions, tomatoes
Stuffed Onion$16.00
Caramelized onion stuffed with fennel sausage and roasted red peppers, topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Zuppa Del Girono$10.00
Soup of the day
Zuppa Di Cipolla$10.00
Naturally sweet Vidalia onion soup simmered to perfection with crostini bread croutons and a melted cheese blend

Paninis & Wraps

San Remo$12.00
Portobello mushroom cap topped with roasted peppers, spinach, and fresh mozzarella cheese
Rustico$12.00
Pork tenderloin, sharp provolone cheese, and broccoli rabe
Prosciutto Con Mozzarella$15.00
Prosciutto di parma and homespun mozzarella cheese topped with fresh beefsteak tomato, roasted red peppers, onions and baby arugula. Topped with extra virgin olive oil
Yellowfin Tuna Steak BLT$17.00
Fresh sushi grade yellowfin tuna topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato
Filetto Di Manzo Panino$18.00
Beef tenderloin tips, sautéed Vidalia onions, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese
Caprese Panino$17.00
Chicken breast, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella prepared in a fresh pesto basil aioli
Caesar Wrap$17.00
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, fresh Parmigiano, and homemade caesar dressing in a fresh spinach wrap

Contorni "A La Carte Sides

Sauteed Spinach$11.00
Steamed Broccoli$11.00

Lunch Pasta & Entree's

Served from 11:00 - 2:30 pm only

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$19.00
Rigatoni pasta served in a vodka pink cream sauce with prosciutto
Cannelloni Di Casa
Hand-rolled pasta sheet stuffed with homemade fennel sausage, spinach, and ricotta salata cheese in our San Marzano plum tomato sauce
- Small$65.00
- Large$120.00
Melanzana Al Forno$19.00
Our baked eggplant parmigiano served with a side of penne pasta
Marsala$25.00
Sauteed chicken breast topped with a mushroom medley, prepared in a garlic and herb demi-glaze sauce. Served with sautéed spinach
Pollo Parmigiano$25.00
Pan-seared and traditionally breaded, over a bed of penne pasta
Francese$25.00
Chicken breast lightly egg battered, done in a lemon white wine butter sauce. Served with sautéed spinach
Saltimbocca$25.00
Sautéed chicken breast topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, served over a bed of sautéed spinach with fresh sage and a white wine garlic sauce.
Salmone Al Forno$29.00
Baked organic Atlantic salmon served with a lemon caper pino grigio sauce and sautéed garlic string beans
Lasagna$20.00
Mamma Josephine's homemade meat lasagna topped with a San Marzano plum tomato sauce, béchamel
Gnocchi
Potato dumplings, garlic, arugula, in a gorgonzola cream sauce or any other sauces
- Small$50.00
- Large$90.00
Genovese$19.00
Penne pasta prepared with peas, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and asparagus in a garlic mascarpone cream sauce
Penne with Broccoli
Penne pasta sautéed with chicken and broccoli in garlic and extra virgin olive oil, topped with fresh grated parmigiano cheese
- Small$50.00
- Large$90.00

What 1,966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mercer
Neighborhood gem
Mercer
Great for outdoor dining
Mercer
Romantic
Mercer
Italian

Review summary

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Vidalia Restaurant in Lawrenceville, NJ, is a vibrant Italian gem known for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about its BYOB policy, cozy patio dining, and delightful specials. While some dishes can be pricey, the flavorful cuisine and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" destination for locals and visitors alike.

1,967 Reviews

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DrSteve2015
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 4 visited Vidalia the evening of December 28, 2024. We were promptly seated and our wine bottles were opened. A hot basket of garlic bread was promptly brought out to our table. Our waiter was Joe, who was extremely attentive and helpful with the regular menu and specials for the evening. Everyone's entrees were outstanding, which honestly was expected as we have dined at Vidalia many times in the past. Vidalia has great food and outstanding service. The fact that its BYOB makes it even better. We were so full after dinner we had not room for dessert. Next time for sure. In summary, we had a wonderful time at Vidalia last evening and look forward to our next visit.
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John
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
While the food and the service was good, it is very cramped inside the main restaurant. There are far too many tables which makes it difficult to move around and you have no privacy while you are eating. When we arrived at the restaurant at 6:15, we saw a table for two that had a little more room. We asked the hostess if we could sit there, but she said it was being held for a couple with a 7:15 reservation. Low and behold, 5 minutes after we arrived, a couple sat at that table. They do have an outside enclosed heated seating area, which would have been much better. I understand that more tables means more business, but it comes at the cost of a less comfortable dining experience.
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Nancy
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable. Our server, Emma, was very pleasant and attentive! She made some very good recommendations and was extremely attentive to our table. It was our guests first time experiencing Vidalia. They were all amazed how good the menu was and the excellent flavors and choices. We enjoyed the great stuffed Onion, stuffed mushrooms and the Calamari. We also order a pasta course which included the Cannelloni, The rigatoni vodka, and the Cacio Pepe. All were excellent. Our entrees were over the top excellent. The Short Rib special with the mushroom risotto was delightful. Our guests enjoyed the evening so much they purchased gift cards for their friends and family! Vidalia as an excellent restuarant!!! Thank you, Emma, for your great Service!
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jeffrey
VIP
New York City
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been coming here for years for many reasons-the food selections are always interesting and delicious, the service is on par with any fine dining establishment and the ambience is perfect for friends and families. The prices have been kept reasonable and the fact that it is a BYOB is a big plus
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Marie
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Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing. So delicious, prepared well, and presented with style. The service was equally as wonderful. Everyone made us feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Melissa
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing meal and service! The best in Lawrenceville! 5 stars!
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Rajiv
VIP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and good intimate environment with excellent service. We are regulars
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NancyP
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambience at Vidalia were spectacular! We staff was so attentive. Our party of 8 had such a wonderful time. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. The special short rib over risotto was especially delicious! I am looking forward to returning.
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Krina
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and great service. Ambiance is satisfactory with nice table settings, but you are in a tent like room with plexiglass windows.
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Tor
Philadelphia
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We booked a table for 6 inside the original restaurant which is more quiet than the outside tented part. Since this was a 70th birthday celebration, it was very difficult for us to hear each other in a very noisy environment, the very reason we booked and wanted to sit inside. The food and service were as usual very good. But you need to stop charging extra for paying with a credit card. No premium restaurants do this. It it very annoying as we all should encourage the end of cash transactions rather than supporting them.
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FAQs

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 896-4444.

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ is rated 4.8 stars by 1966 OpenTable diners.

Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

21 Phillips Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
206 or Gordon Ave.
Neighborhood
Princeton
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free Parking with no meters.
Public transit
10 minutes from Hamilton train station and 5 minutes from 295 North or South.10 minutes from Princeton University and local shoppes.
Payment options
Cash Only
Executive chef
Salvatore Scarlata
Entertainment
Al Fresco Dining with entertainment, weather permitting and Wine Tastings and outdoor fireplace
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.vidalia.restaurant/
Phone number
(609) 896-4444
Catering
We are happy to host events in our restaurant during normal business as well as off hours. The restaurant holds 48 people comfortably and our outdoor dining area will hold 50 people as well. We are happy to provide a great custom family-style meal for your event or your guests can order a la carte from our menu.<br /><br />
Private party facilities
You may rent the restaurant for private events or outside dining. We are closed on Monday, but we will gladly open for you if the party consist of 20 or more. Lunch or Dinner. Please call for details or email at vidaliarestaurant@gmail.com

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Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Cannoli

Cannelloni

Caesar Salad

Antipasti, Starters & Salads

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Mozzarella En Carozza$15.00

Carciofi Alla Francese$16.00

Funghi Ripieni$16.00

Insalata Palermitana$12.00

Insalata Di Mela$12.00

Insalata Di Cesare$12.00

Mediterranean Salad$25.00

Vidalia Loaf$11.00

Bourbon Shrimp$18.00

Bruschetta$15.00

Caprese$13.00

Filet Mignon Salad$23.00

Avocado Salad$17.00

Stuffed Onion$16.00

Zuppa Del Girono$10.00

Zuppa Di Cipolla$10.00

Paninis & Wraps

San Remo$12.00

Rustico$12.00

Prosciutto Con Mozzarella$15.00

Yellowfin Tuna Steak BLT$17.00

Filetto Di Manzo Panino$18.00

Caprese Panino$17.00

Caesar Wrap$17.00

Contorni "A La Carte Sides

Sauteed Spinach$11.00

Steamed Broccoli$11.00

Lunch Pasta & Entree's

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$19.00

Cannelloni Di Casa

Melanzana Al Forno$19.00

Marsala$25.00

Pollo Parmigiano$25.00

Francese$25.00

Saltimbocca$25.00

Salmone Al Forno$29.00

Lasagna$20.00

Gnocchi

Genovese$19.00

Penne with Broccoli

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Is Vidalia Restaurant - Lawrenceville, NJ currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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