At La Mezzaluna in Princeton, a Naples Native Whips Up Tasty Italian Dishes

La Mezzaluna in Princeton

STYLE

Modern, under-the-radar, red-sauce Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Princeton.

THE SCOOP

Owner Michele Moriello has served the dishes of his native Naples for 15 years.

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THE MENU

Classic Italian dishes served in ample portions are always on tap here. Filling, shareable starters include the pillowy-soft truffle gnocchi pasta with umami flavor, and the generously stuffed eggplant rollatini. For a lighter start, try crispy fried calamari with a light balsamic glaze.  Creamy risotto offerings include a vegan option with wild mushrooms, tomatoes and baby spinach.

For mains, the branzino filet is broiled and stuffed with a creamy lobster risotto, with a fresh tomato bruschetta on top. Carnivores will be satisfied by the pork osso buco, and the hazelnut-and-walnut rack of lamb. Traditional faves like chicken parm and pasta dishes such as eggplant penne are also filling choices.

HEADS UP

La Mezzaluna offers takeout family meals in portions for four or six. Patrons can also take the opportunity to donate a meal to a local family in need by ordering off of the Mr. Rogers menu. The meals chosen will be added to your bill, and delivered as part of Mr. Rogers’ Neighbors Kindness Project. Meals for this initiative can also be purchased online.

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