Teresa's Pizza | Wine Bar Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Princeton, New Jersey

Address: 23 Palmer Sq E, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA

Phone: +16099211974

Rating: 4.3
based on 171 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Our waitress Gracie was really nice and quick the last time we went."
  • "Our server Theresa was amazing - super beautiful individual with such kind and sweet energy."
  • "Mario could not have been more attentive."
  • "Max, our server, was a super professional gentleman who took great care of my family and I."
  • "The hostess was pleasant."
  • "Service is always fantastic and fast."
  • "Our waiter was very helpful and attentive."

Cons:

  • "Service was slow even after that."
  • "We felt so rushed."
  • "The waitress was also kind but extremely inattentive."
  • "The waitress wasn’t available anywhere nearby."
  • "After serving us, our waiter never returned to ask if we liked our meal or if we needed anything."
  • "We were seated quickly however after 30mins we saw the waiter deliberately avoiding our table."
  • "The service could be better."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The desserts were yummy as well but keep in mind the portions are very small especially the cheesecake."
  • "Been here a few times, recipes vary in quality from good to terrific with the basalmic being a notably excellent dish."
  • "The arugula salad was delicious, and the pizzas were fantastic as well."
  • "Tagliatelle Bolognese, Caesar salad and Margherita pizza were amazing!"
  • "Their pizzettas are to die for, and all the entrees as well."
  • "Pizza was incredible (some of the best ever) and gnocchi was very good."
  • "Everything we ordered was delicious! The meatballs, salami board, clam pasta, seafood pasta, and cheese pizza and mushroom pizzas, all tasted very fresh and full of flavor."

Cons:

  • "The calamari texture was chewy it tastes like dehydrated rubber."
  • "Both of our vegetarian dishes were small and expensive especially for the small portions."
  • "The Gnocchi Ala Sorentina was a bit on the bland side, a bit oily for my appetite."
  • "Quattro Fromaggi had some good tasting cheese but was offset by the sweet glaze. Too sweet, I mean way too sweet!"
  • "The calzone was not very filled so it was mainly just bread."
  • "The vongole pasta was so salty that we could only mange the clams."
  • "Pasta balsamico was barely edible due to the cream sauce having WAY too much balsamic vinegar in it."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Love the ambiance inside."
  • "If you like a lively environment with lots of people talking and laughing, this place is perfect."
  • "The atmosphere made it a nice evening out."
  • "Outdoor seating is beautiful too with plants and shrubs."
  • "Creative art decorations, nicely designed seating arrangements."
  • "Nice seatings inside and outdoors."
  • "It’s ultra charming and the pastas and sauces are on another level compared to what you might encounter normally."

Cons:

  • "Nothing keeping this place from getting a 5 star rating EXCEPT the wait, and crowded dining area."
  • "The place seemed to be busy, dirty."
  • "It's also in a very cramped area and I felt like they put a lot of tables out in order to optimize the space, but it just feels crowded."
  • "The place is kind of small."
  • "This place has always given me a snobby vibe."
  • "Place was dirty-food all over the floor, my seat was greasy and dirty."
  • "It was a third year that we celebrated Mother’s Day having brunch at Teresa’s. So much has changed, unfortunately."

Value

Pros:

  • "Their prices are very fair."
  • "It is a midprice restaurant, and given the prices of surrounding restaurants in the area, an ideal location for a classic romantic date on a budget."
  • "They have so many gluten free options and the chefs are so knowledgeable."

Cons:

  • "Went to our regular spot at Theresas, food was good but was disappointed that the only glass of Cabernet you now can get was 16.00."
  • "Cost was more than expected for the amount of food we received."
  • "Too hyped for the exorbitant price. Not worth it."
  • "All of the portions were small, not even enough for one person."
  • "The prices are high for the size of the plates, and the food is rather salty and heavy."
  • "Truly a lackluster experience that cost us over $50, plus parking."
  • "The food was ok, but not for the price."

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