Metro North Menu – Princeton, NJ

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Princeton, NJ

Classic Italian dishes, pizzas & burgers are served at this relaxed spot with a big bar area. Based on 546 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Metro North 08540

Address:
378 Alexander St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: (609) 454-3121

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Hours

Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9:30 PM
Saturday 12–9:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 4–9 PM

Menu

Burger & Sandwiches – Dinner
Metro Burger
Grilled black angus burger topped with your choice of American, Cheddar, or Swiss cheese. Served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of fries.
$18.00
Salads
Metro Wedge
Iceburg lettuce, blue cheese, red onions, crumbled bacon, blue cheese dressing.
$11.00
Mixed Greens
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, balsamic vinaigrette.
$10.00
Manchego Salad
Mixed greens, green apple, grapes, toasted hazelnuts, dried blueberries, manchego cheese, sherry honey dressing.
$14.00
Blue Cheese & Walnut Salad
Spring greens, blue cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, balsamic dressing
$10.00
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Grana Padano cheese
$10.00
Arugula
Oven-dried tomatoes, red onions, shaved parmesan, limoncello vinaigrette.
$10.00
Pasta
Porcini Linguini
Sausage, porcini mushroom, parmesan cream sauce.
$25.00
Linguini Clam Sauce
Whole and baby clams served in a red or white sauce.
$26.00
Vodka Rigatoni
Pink vodka cream sauce with prosciutto.
$21.00
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
sautéed shrimp in a garlic butter lemon sauce over linguine
$29.00
Vegetarian
Eggplant Lasagna
Breaded eggplant layered with ricotta, mozzarella & plum tomato sauce
$26.00
Risotto Primavera
Seasonal vegetables, creamy risotto.
$21.00
Vodka Rigatoni (No Prosciutto)
Rigatoni pasta tossed in our house-made vodka sauce.
$22.00
Small Plates
Clams Casino
Chopped bacon, peppers, onions, clams, bread crumbs.
$12.00
Crispy Eggplant Tower
Breaded eggplant, goat cheese, mozzarella, roasted red pepper and pesto.
$12.00
Calamari Chili
sweet & sour sauce
$14.00
Bruschetta
Mozzarella, tomato tapenade, roasted pepper, Italian bead.
$10.00
Clams Bianco
White wine butter, parsley, tomatos, garlic and basil or a fra diavoli sauce.
$16.00
Mama’s Meatballs
Three homemade pork, veal and beef meatballs.
$11.00
Buffalo Wings
Seasoned wings, celery, blue cheese dipping sauce
$12.00
Bang Bang Shrimp
floured and fried shrimp, srirachi aioli, asian slaw
$15.00
Salmon
Florentine
Spinach and mushrooms in a lemon butter sauce.
$32.00
Mediterranean
Tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, basil, garlic and oil.
$38.00
Salmon Avocado
Salmon topped with a fresh avocado salsa and pesto over steamed rice
$32.00
Tuna Teriyaki
Pan seared tuna (rare), teriyaki sauce, steamed rice, Asian-style slaw
$38.00
Italian Favorites
Chicken Parmesan
Topped with mozzarella and marinara.
$26.00
Chicken Francaise
Egg dipped, sautéed in a lemon butter sauce.
$26.00
Chicken Marsala
Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.
$26.00
Chicken Piccata
Lemon butter caper sauce (over capellini or mashed potatoes add parmesan risotto for additional charge).
$26.00
House Specialties
Sizzlin Italian Seasoned Chicken
Roasted on the bone, herbs, balsamic vinegar, roasted potatoes.
$27.00
Pork Chop Giamobotto
14 oz pork chop with hot and sweet peppers, roasted potatoes.
$34.00
Cajun Filet Mignon Gorgonzola
8 oz black angus topped with Cajun spices, blue cheese and mashed potatoes.
$42.00
Chicken Scarpariello
Sweet and hot peppers, Italian sausage, roasted potatoes, garlic, marsala sauce.
$29.00
Pork Chop Scarpariello
14 oz. chop with roasted potatoes, hot & sweet peppers , sausage in a demi sauce
$36.00
Veal & Shrimp Saint James
Sautéed veal and shrimp in a brandy cream sauce over capellini pasta
$38.00
Butter Fish & Crab Francaise
Egg dipped & sautéed butterfish, crabmeat, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes ,lemon butter sauce over capellini
$36.00
Gorgonzalo Filet
8 oz. filet , gorgonzola cheese , Cajun spiced, mashed potatoes
$48.00
Veal Parmesan
veal breaded and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara over capellini pasta
$34.00
Sides
Grilled Asparagus $7.00
Parmesan Risotto $7.00
Sauteed Spinach
Garlic and e.v.o.o.
$8.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Truffle oil and parsley.
$7.00
Broccoli Rabe
Garlic and e.v.o.o.
$7.00
French Fries
Crispy fried russet potatoes.
$7.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Gabriella
The ambiance inside is dark and crowded. The service was friendly and timely. Most of the food that we ordered was pretty good and well prepared, particularly the Eggplant Lasagna and the Short Rib Gnocchi. The Blue Cheese Salad and Grilled Pear Salad were both fresh and flavorful. I would not, however, recommend the Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Given the other restaurants in the area, I would not highly recommend.

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Shreya Sinha Ray
Had to wait for 30 mins despite making reservations in advance. The food was alright not many options for vegetarians except for the lasagna which was more so eggplant parmesan without any sort of pasta. The chicken was bland and underwhelming for the cost. Wouldn’t recommend it as an Italian place since there are a lot better ones in the Princeton area.

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Mr Patella
Good location but food is average. They had different menu on valentines day which they didn’t mention on their website. We selected that place as they didn’t have any prefix menu on valentines day but they had different menu with only one or two veggie appetizers. Server was okay with services but not good at knowing what pasta can be Vegetarian and all, he wasn’t helpful with recommendations and explaining what can be vegetarian. Drinks are great but food was not amazing as expected. I like their eggplant tower only out of 6 orders we placed. Eggplant tower was deep fried, well presented dish.

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Lubbert Das
Anyone who says the food is less than absolutely delicious is mistaken. Everything here is fantastic. Service is excellent. You MUST try the watermelon and burrata salad! Excellent and worth a revisit.

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Michael Tunick
Service was very nice and accommodating. They served bread and oil, but provided good butter when asked. Drinks were standard. For appetizer we got the bang bang shrimp which was very tasty. For entree I got the short rib fusilli which was pretty good. The menu didn’t really wow me. Solid food. Entree prices $25-$45.

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Madison Burns
This restaurant had the most delightful atmosphere and food. I went here for Valentine’s Day with my boyfriend and enjoyed so much. The bread was amazing too!!

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Jenn Pak
Not too busy around 6 on a Thursday and nice that they have their own lot for parking. The staff was friendly and we didn’t need to wait long for our food and drinks at all.

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Jay Shah
I really loved the outdoor space they have. Great music and ambience. Staff was really good with the service. Food was simply amazing. The portion of each serving is pretty good and fulfilling. Had a really nice time on weekend.

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David Chastain
Great restaurant with a variety of options. It has an old school Italian feel, and the appetizers were great. Highly recommend the bang bang shrimp A++. Chicken wings were also flavorful and well done. Great value for a Princeton restaurant, both food and alcohol. My old fashioned was delicious. We will be back for entres.

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TIM MCRAE
One of my favorite spots to get away from the hustle and bustle of major chain restaurants.

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