Laurea

4.4

181 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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

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

What 181 people are saying

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
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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

Laurea

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Healthy & Light

Seasonal Market Fresh Fruit Plate$15.00

Granola Bowl$13.00

Bagel & Lox$24.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal Brule$16.00

Greek Yogurt Parfait$14.00

Mixed Berry Smoothie$10.00

Laurea Continental

Laurea Continental$19.00

Laurea Egg Specialties

Breakfast Bruschetta$20.00

Egg White Frittata$22.00

Cage-Free Eggs$21.00

Craft Your Own Omelet$21.00

Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe$19.00

From the Griddle

Multi-Grain Belgian Waffle$18.00

Ricotta Pancakes$18.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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