Menu
Welcome to La Mezzaluna, a charming Italian restaurant located in Princeton, NJ. Offering a range of delicious dishes, La Mezzaluna is a must-visit for food enthusiasts. With a diverse menu featuring options like Truffle Gnocchi and Linguine Marechiaro, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make dining here a memorable experience.
Customer reviews rave about the exceptional flavors of dishes like the Truffle Gnocchi and Rigatoni Vodka. While some mention the small space and noise level during dinner hours, others appreciate the warm welcome and personalized service. La Mezzaluna's BYOB policy adds to its charm, allowing guests to bring their favorite wine to complement their meal.
Overall, La Mezzaluna offers a delightful dining experience with its flavorful Italian cuisine and inviting ambiance. Don't miss the chance to indulge in a memorable meal at this hidden gem.
Dinner Antipasti
Truffle Gnocchi Dinner
Fresh potato gnocchi tossed in a black truffle sauce.
Burrata Dinner
Arugula, fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers with balsamic reduction.
Arancini Dinner
Homemade risotto, mozzarella and peas deep-fried & served with fresh marinara.
Mixed Greens Dinner
Fresh lettuce tossed in a lemon dressing with avocado, cherry tomato, walnuts & crumbled feta cheese.
Pumpkin Ravioli Dinner
Squash & coriander ravioli served in brown butter sauce with fresh basil.
Warm Braised Duck Dinner
Butter lettuce tossed in an agro-dolce balsamic with crisp goat cheese & toasted almonds, topped with braised duck.
Caesar Salad Dinner
Romaine tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing, topped with fresh croutons.
Calamari Fritti Dinner
Served with a touch of balsamic glaze and marinara sauce.
Linguine Marechiaro Dinner
Clams, mussels, calamari, scallops & jumbo shrimp tossed in a white wine tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Vodka Dinner
Sauteed with vodka, heavy cream & grape tomatoes, topped with fresh shallots.
Fettuccine Dinner
Fettuccine, Italian eggplant, sweet red peppers and shallots in a fresh tomato basil sauce with mozzarella cheese.
Pappardelle al Pesto Dinner
Cooked in a creamy pesto with smoked salmon, artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms & grape tomatoes.
Alysa's Risotto Dinner
Vegetarian gluten-free and vegan risotto with wild mushrooms, grape tomatoes & baby spinach.
Dinner Pasta
Dinner Secondi
Chicken Parmiggiana Dinner
Shallow-fried chicken breast cooked in a hearty marinara & topped with fresh mozzarella.
Chicken al Vino Bianco Dinner
Cooked in white wine with garlic, artichoke hearts, wild mushrooms, asparagus & grape tomatoes.
Cicken Parm Vodka Sauce
Shallow-fried chicken breast cooked in a hearty marinara & topped with fresh mozzarella.
Chicken Marsala Dinner
Wild mushrooms, roasted potatoes and red peppers in a marsala wine sauce.
Branzino Fillet Dinner
Oven roasted Branzino fillet served with a creamy lobster risotto & tomato bruschetta.
Hazelnut & Walnut Encrusted Lamb Dinner
Rack of lamb cooked in a demi-glace mustard served with roasted vegetables & potatoes.
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms Dinner
Cooked with olive oil and garlic.
Sauteed Broccoli Dinner
Sauteed with butter sauce.
Sauteed Spinach Dinner
Cooked with olive oil and garlic.
Dinner Contorni
Dinner Dolci
Tiramisu Dinner
Layers of ladyfingers soaked in espresso & amaretto with mascarpone mousse & dusted sugar.
Ricotta Fritters Dinner
Shallow-fried ricotta & semi-sweet chocolate morsels dusted with sugar & homemade chocolate sauce.
Ricotta Cheesecake Dinner
Classic Italian dessert served with whipped cream & marinated berries.
Sprite
San Pellegrino Aranciata
Coke
Still Water
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Diet Coke
Sparkling Water
Bibite
Lunch Sandwiches
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch
Shallow-fried chicken, fresh mozzarella and marinara on Italian bread.
Grilled Chicken Lunch
Topped with fresh mozzarella, imported prosciutto di parma and a homemade pesto on Italian bread.
Steak Sandwich Lunch
Grilled steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms & mozzarella on Italian bread.
Caprese Lunch
Mozzarella di bufala, tomatoes, roasted red peppers & basil on Italian bread.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch
Shallow-fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella and marinara on Italian bread.
Arancini Lunch
Homemade risotto, mozzarella and peas deep-fried & served with fresh marinara.
Warm Braised Duck Lunch
Butter lettuce tossed in an agro-dolce balsamic with crisp goat cheese & toasted almonds, topped with braised duck.
Caesar Salad Lunch
Romaine tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing, topped with fresh croutons. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Insalata di Tuna Lunch
Peppercorn encrusted tuna served over baby spinach tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
Beef Insalata Lunch
NY strip steak, caramelized walnuts and baby spinach tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
Calamari Fritti Lunch
Shallow-fried calamari served with a touch of balsamic glaze & marinara sauce.
Organic Greens Lunch
Fresh greens, Gorgonzola & grape tomatoes tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Lunch Antipasti
Lunch Pasta
Rigatoni Vodka with Grilled Chicken Lunch
Linguine Marechiaro Lunch
Clams, mussels, calamari, scallops & jumbo shrimp tossed in a white wine tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Vodka Lunch
Sauteed with vodka, heavy cream & grape tomatoes, topped with fresh shallots.
Linguine Bolognese Lunch
Linguine tossed in a hearty, homemade beef ragout.
Alysa's Risotto Vegetariano Lunch
Vegetarian gluten-free and vegan risotto with wild mushrooms, grape tomatoes & baby spinach.
Penne Lunch
Italian eggplant, sweet red peppers, caramelized shallots in a fresh tomato basil sauce with mozzarella cheese.
Linguine al Salmone Lunch
Fresh linguine, smoked salmon, artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms & grape tomatoes tossed in a pesto sauce with garlic & olive oil.
Risotto al Pesto Lunch
Chicken, wild mushrooms, green peas, grape tomatoes and a touch of cream.
Alysa's Risotto Lunch
Vegetarian gluten-free and vegan risotto with wild mushrooms, grape tomatoes & baby spinach.
Lunch Risotto
Lunch Secondi
Branzino Fish Lunch
Fresh-caught Branzino fillet served without thorns with an lobster risotto & tomato bruschetta.
Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce Lunch
Served over linguine.
Chicken Parmiggiana Lunch
Shallow-fried chicken breast cooked in a hearty marinara & topped with fresh mozzarella.
Chicken Marsala Lunch
Cooked in marsala wine with sweet Italian sausage, portobello mushrooms, roasted potatoes & red pepper.
Chicken al Vino Bianco Lunch
Cooked in white wine with garlic, artichoke hearts, wild mushrooms, asparagus & grape tomatoes.
Hazelnut and Walnut Encrusted Lamb Lunch
Rack of lamb cooked in a demi-glace mustard served with roasted vegetables & potatoes.
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms Lunch
Cooked in olive oil & garlic.
Sauteed Broccoli Lunch
Cooked in butter.
Sauteed Spinach Lunch
Cooked in olive oil & garlic.
Lunch Contorni
Lunch Dolci
Ricotta Fritters Lunch
Shallow-fried ricotta & semi-sweet chocolate morsels dusted with sugar & homemade chocolate sauce.
Tiramisu Lunch
Layers of ladyfingers soaked in espresso & amaretto with mascarpone mousse & dusted sugar.
Ricotta Cheesecake Lunch
Classic Italian dessert served with whipped cream & marinated berries.