Laurea

4.4

185 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(609) 734-4226
Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-jersey/hyatt-regency-princeton/princ/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Christopher Tavares
Private party facilities
2 private dining rooms available.

Location
102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200
Area
Princeton
Cross Street
Alexander Road and Route 1
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Entertainment
Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club and Dinner show.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Baby Arugula
Herb Crostini + Parmigiano Reggiano + Tomatoes + Lemon Vinaigrette
Seasonal Array of Fresh Fruit
Fregola Sicilian Salad
Olives + Roasted Peppers + Eggplant + Capers + Artichoke Hearts + Basil Vinaigrette
Individual Yogurt & Berry Parfaits with Granola
Caprese Salad
Heirloom Tomato + Buffalo Mozzarella + Basil + Balsamic Reduction
Baked Goods & Pastries
Croissants + Danish + Muffins + Jellies + Jams
Charcuterie Board
Sliced Imported Italian Meats & Cheese + Capicola + Prosciutto di Parma + Soppressata + Bresaola Salami + Mortadella + Parmigiano Reggiano + Gorgonzola + Provolone + Fontina + Scamorza
Raw Bar
Oysters +Shrimp Cocktail + Crab Claws + Champagne Mignonette + Cocktail Sauce + Lime Aioli, Smoked Salmon & Bagels + Cucumber + Lemon + Red Onions + Cream Cheese + Dill + Capers

Omelet Station

Create your own omelet offered with your favorite combination of Italian toppings

Carving Station

Leg of Lamb Loin
Minted Chianti Reduction
Salt Crusted Prime Rib
Au-Jus, Horseradish Cream
Honey Glazed Pit Ham
Ginger Brandy Current Sauce

Buffet Entrées

Crab Cake Benedict
Poached Eggs + Prosciutto + Focaccia, Hollandaise + Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes
Fettuccini Carbonara
Pancetta + Egg Yolk + Parmigiano + Cream
Rigatoni Bolognaise
Veal + Short Rib + Pork + Marinara + Parmesan + Basil
Organic Salmon
Shaved Fennel + Citrus Butter
Tuscan Chicken
Lemon + Roasted Garlic + Rosemary + Olives
Stuffed French Toast
Caramel Banana Rum Butter + Pecan + Cinnamon Cream
Breakfast Sausage + Smoked Bacon
Eggplant Rollatini
San Marzano Tomatoes + Basil + Mozzarella
Primavera Vegetables
Wild Herbs + Blanco-Vino Butter
Creamy Potatoes
Spring Onions + Cracked Black Pepper

Kids Buffet

(Children Ages 5 – 12)

Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, French Fries

Dolce Station

Dolce Station
A Selection Of Italian Pastries + Cookies + Cakes + Brownies

What 185 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

Diners' Choice Awards

Mercer
Great for brunch
Mercer
Child-friendly
Mercer
Good for groups
Mercer
Healthy
Mercer
Great for fine wines
Mercer
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Laurea offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "superb service." Located at the Hyatt Princeton, it boasts a "beautiful setting" and a varied menu, including standout dishes like shrimp scampi and sea bass. Attentive staff ensure a memorable visit, making it a "hidden gem" in Princeton.

185 Reviews

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Greg
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good was very good and service was excellent. Worth the visit.
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megan VIP
Phoenix1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent. The pasta and pizza dishes were great. Unfortunately, we had to send back the two short rib orders because they were overcooked and dry.
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Mariya
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, we had the best time. The food was good, the atmosphere was nice, the service was great! These time around I’m not the easiest guest, as I have celiac, and the servers and kitchen staff are very knowledgeable and can accommodate gluten free requests, mocktails were good, especially the virgin mojito, that splash of spicy ginger beer was very tasty and gave my drink this zing. The crème brulè is always very creamy and rich in flavor. We had a great time!
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Chris VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was fine, but we expected a better, more ambitious menu.
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Kellyvillegas
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
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 on 8 March 2025
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 2 March 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
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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 16 February 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 15 February 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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FAQs

Laurea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 734-4226.

Laurea is rated 4.4 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540-6200

Additional information

Cross Street
Alexander Road and Route 1
Area
Princeton
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christopher Tavares
Entertainment
Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club and Dinner show.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-jersey/hyatt-regency-princeton/princ/dining
Phone number
(609) 734-4226
Private party facilities
2 private dining rooms available.

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Antipasto Station

Baby Arugula

Seasonal Array of Fresh Fruit

Fregola Sicilian Salad

Individual Yogurt & Berry Parfaits with Granola

Caprese Salad

Baked Goods & Pastries

Charcuterie Board

Raw Bar

Omelet Station

Carving Station

Leg of Lamb Loin

Salt Crusted Prime Rib

Honey Glazed Pit Ham

Buffet Entrées

Crab Cake Benedict

Fettuccini Carbonara

Rigatoni Bolognaise

Organic Salmon

Tuscan Chicken

Stuffed French Toast

Breakfast Sausage + Smoked Bacon

Eggplant Rollatini

Primavera Vegetables

Creamy Potatoes

Kids Buffet

Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, French Fries

Dolce Station

Dolce Station

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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