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Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
At Gennaro's Italian Restaurant in Princeton NJ, we bring a fresh approach to casual fine dining, which results in a warm, intimate, inviting atmosphere. We focus our time and energy into the quality of our products and our relationships with our guests.
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45 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 45 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(28)
- fit for foodies(16)
- special occasion(16)
- good for groups(10)
- kid-friendly(4)
- romantic(4)
Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering Reviews List
Review 1 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, excellent service, We will dine there again."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasant meal even on Mother's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On those real busy days for a restaurant -- like Mother's Day -- I lower my expectations. First, there's the special menu that limits selection. Wherever you go is usually full, so noise is louder, servers are exhausted and stretched. Gennaro's pulled off Mother's Day with style. We were there later in the day and everyone from our host, waitress and busboy were still pleasant, and attentive -- as if they had just shown up for work. The food was well-prepared and showed no signs of a holiday assembly line. Nice touch -- a rose for the moms at the table as we prepared to depart. We definitely look forward to returning on a slow night!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gennaro's neighborhood restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I have been to Gennaro's 3 times. The food has been very good on all occasions and the service is excellent. It is a byob, but the owner is very knowledge re wine and can make recommendations for future reference. Lot's of regulars and usually quiet. This last trip, there was one loud person in a group of five, fortunately they arrived shortly before we finished. I would recommend it to those who like seafood and Italian food.
Outside dinning during summer."
Outside dinning during summer."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gennaro's is one of our favorites. The food is always good and the service is impeccable. It is especially nice when Gennaro comes over to our table. He makes each and every patron feel special."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A favorite in Princeton
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While it doesn't vary too much, the menu offers a fine selection and the food quality is always great. Service is the best in the area."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first visit to Gennaro's in more than five years, so we considered ourselves "first-time" diners. What a treat! The food was excellent, service friendly and efficient. We enjoyed everything we had from salad to espresso. We will return."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Calling Gordon Ramsey
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Callin Gordon Ramsey. This kitchen needs help. I can see where it maybe was good, but stopped caring"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
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Review 8 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and even more excellent service! Will definitely go again when in Princeton."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was fantastic. It was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was fantastic. It was a slower night and the waitress was very knowledgeable about the entire menu and made great recommendations. We loved it and will go back."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good service, food too
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good service, food too salty but fine in other ways."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was outstanding. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was outstanding. Service always great. Can get loud when crowded."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This has become one of our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This has become one of our favorite restaurants. The food is outstanding and the service is impeccable. Great place."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service were excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were excellent. Pricing was not excessive but such that this is more of a special occasion restaurant."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A place to add to your list
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We greeted by the owner who instantly made you feel welcome. The service was outstanding. There were many options on the menu to tempt any taste bud. My husband had the lamb special which was ourstanding and I had the shrimp and scallop....amazing. We were not rushed and had a very nice evening. We will be going again."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food with many appealing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food with many appealing choices on the menu. Most notable though for a very, very accommodating staff who were intent on our having a good experience."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved our experience with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved our experience with Gennaro's.....Food was awesome. Service was outstanding. Can't wait to return for another fabulous evening out.l"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A BYOB with exceptional service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A BYOB with exceptional service and authentic Italian food. Recommend!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic dinner with exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic dinner with exceptional friendly service."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner was lovely and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dinner was lovely and the host/owner is an extraordinary restauranteur--personable and attentive but genuine and not in the least intrusive or obsequious. We live in Phila. but subscribe to a theatre series in Princeton. We will surely return to Genarro's again and again when we are in town!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is fantastic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is fantastic and they were very accommodating for our large group."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Better places in Princeton
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Gennaro's was suggested by friends as a spot to have a nice dinner and a BYOB where we could enjoy our own fine wine. A competent waitstaff was able to deal with a difficult cork but the stemware was not adequate for the wine we brought. I could understand if this was just a pizza spot but Gennaros is on the expensive side for the area. I generally do not write reviews for restsurants but I found it disturbing that the restaurant had a 'sharing' charge for the main dish though we had an appetizer and a salad to start. The waitress explained that we could avoid this charge if the main dish and salad were served at the same time. We opted for this and ate our salad after the main course. This policy is ridiculous. We won't return."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2006
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic