Enoterra (former Enoteca) Review

Good food but very pricy for what you get. I've been a few times and I usually leave feeling satisfied but not thrilled.

Great service and great food! Can't ask for much more than that!

All around outstanding meal. Knowledgeable staff and extensive, high quality wine list

Very cute quiet little American restaurant. Feels homey and the servers are very very nice. Ideal for couple dinners

Had great mussels here, in a leek sauce. Several vegetarian dishes. Everything delicious, even the bread and dipping oil.

Like other reviewers, we haven't been to Eno Terra in a few years because of a bad dish (gritty rock shrimp for my bday lunch and nothing happened when I complained). We had a good meal last night, they seem to be on the upswing. Staff at Momo brothers' restaurants generally appear to be young, and when they brought each course out, there was a round robin around the table as they didn't seem to know who got what dish. For the cost, you'd expect more professionalism. However, the food was good (the branzino was a bit small for the price), and we love the ambience, though I prefer sitting downstairs. Would try again at some point in the coming year or so.

I really enjoy going here on a weekday for happy hour. Their happy hour specials are such a good deal for the area. The food is always delicious and the drinks are great! The staff at the bar is super friendly. And you don't have to worry about parking!

Fairly good food from high quality ingredients, excellent tasting menu, but you certainly pay for it. Currently closed since the hurricane flooded it. Couple of good local beers on tap too.

Great food! Awesome ambiance! I was there for day 1 of their soft opening and the ordering process was flawless. I ordered the World Champion combo which is more than enough for a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids). Even the kids can't stop raving about how delicious the food is.

We celebrated our Valentine and we loved our waiter, Pedro, but we were disappointed with the girls at front specially one of them was really unwelcoming and unpleasant she asked for coats to every one that arrived at the same time and not to us and at the time of getting our table she refused to seat us. Very disappointing! Don t comeback.

Eno Terra is an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. The food was very thoughtful and the execution outstanding. I think it was some of the best food I have ever had in New Jersey as I am a Baltimore native. I was there this past Saturday night, while my company was less than fabulous, our mixologist was superb and I believe a member of the restaurant group I had the privilege of meeting, was the most charming gentleman I have ever met. It was my pleasure to dine here and hope to return some time in the future.

Nice place to eat. Food and service was good. Branzino fish was cooked to die for. Friendly and cozy atmosphere

Beautiful location, interesting menu. Good wine list with a focus on Italian wines. Pricey, but you could do worse.

Wonderful food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Visited Eno Terra for dinner based on it s great reviews and were disappointed. Visited Eno Terra for dinner based on it s great reviews and were very disappointed. The maitre di didn t bring us our water, even though he had already asked if we wanted it, until we asked for it again a second time. Instead, when we asked about the patio rock wall garden, he ran outside and brought back a sprig of what he said, with great confidence, was lemon verbena. I had to inform him that it was thyme. The waiter was so overly attentive and patronizing toward us, particularly my husband, that it grew to the point of becoming annoying. His attitude toward me was dismissive and mysogynistic. The watermelon with arugula appetizer was brought out without two of the main ingredients, the arugula and the pistachios. After waiting for a great deal of time for our entrees, a plate of pancetta was placed in front of my husband. The two seafood dishes we ordered were good, but not the best I ve had this summer. The bill was too high, over $160 for two appetizers, entrees, and without dessert and only a single small carafe of wine. They re going to have to do better than this to get us to return. There are too many other good restaurants in the area providing farm to table and organic to have to deal with this nonsense.

Always love it here seasonal menu, but they keep their classics, excellent wine selection service and atmosphere are great.

This place was amazing. Great service and great food.

Tried the pumpkin gnocchi. Went with my boyfriend for Valentine s Day weekend. Made a reservation online for 9 pm and was seated within 5 minutes. The gnocchi was AMAZING. Very posh crowd so dress a little on the nicer side. Malbec was delicious. Wait staff was nice. Only thing unnecessary is the valet parking.

Looking for something spicy, the Arrabiata pasta is the delicious.

Excellent. Visited tonight with a group of co-workers for a training. Amazing, beautiful place. Fabulous staff and awesome food. Wish it was closer to my home, would definitely go back

I just hosted a bridal shower at Eno Terra and was thrilled with everything! The guests were very pleased with the food and the portions were perfect. The decor was perfect for the bride and, while we added some small touches of our own, it really was not necessary!
Also, while I was in a tizzy and setting everything up, the staff was incredibly helpful! They went and found us scissors, flower trimmers, tape, and got us drinks and anything we needed. They even helped us rearrange some furniture to make the space exactly what we wanted.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to host an event or even just go for dinner. You will be very happy!

Really nice restaurant to take photos at! The friendly staff made all the difference and went above and beyond to make sure all guests including myself were taken care of from beginning to end. Really top notch. Thank you!

Romantic atmosphere, delicious food, slightly dark to see the menu

The food was good but the portions were small and overpirced and the atmosphere was like that of a wide open dining hall. Haven't tried it since. Maybe if I tried it again, there's a possibility that my opinion about this place could improve, but as of the moment: meh.

Great food and service. Good place to go with your clients.

Always a favorite and a great place to bring clients.

Excellent food and service. We had a leisurely meal.

Very well kept and convenient spot. They serve big portions and for economical rates. I liked the food a lot and the staff members were super friendly and chatty. Will definitely recommend this place.

Excellent service, great cuisine. Good for adults, romantic dinners, business dinners. Fresh locavore fare, very well prepared.

Great food. Nice wine list even by the glass. Parking was tough to find, but the owner came out and pointed out and overflow lot that they also own. Nice decor with a rustic eclectic feel. You get what you pay for so bring your credit card!

October 2016- Went there on Halloween night with the wife and kids by chance for her birthday. Am I glad we did!

The place was empty with maybe 3-5 tables being served. The food was excellent. We ordered the cheese platter to start with. I had the young chicken while my wife and kids had various tutors of pasta. Would definitely highly recommend.

The place is clean and staff is very nice too. Prices are a bit high but reasonable for a night of celebration.

October 2019-
Visited again three years later for wife s birthday again. Enjoyed it again!

Good overall but nothing special for this place to be so overpriced.

Great restaurant. Food outstanding, service extraordinary. I strongly recommend.

Bob

Amazing service, nice upscale vibe, and amazing food. Great modified service for those with dietary restrictions.

In my opinion, the best restaurant in Princeton's area.

I haven't had Itallian like this in a LONG time. I am definitely coming back here again.

Terrific menu, very good service, fantastic wine list.

While the food was very good actually, the portion sizes and price were enough from having my wife and myself return. Appetizers were tiny and after sharing a Appetizer and my own entree, I was left unsatisfied and still hungry. Keep in mind I'm not a huge eater. Another 10 to 15 gnocchi in my meal would of been justified considering the price. Also put ice cubes in draft beer?? Who does that?

excellent !!! great atmosphere,Food was excellent as was the excellent service. Food delicious and dishes with imagination.

Amazing food, presentation, incredibly well mannered staff.

Amazing food! Great service! If you have the desire for a great night without worry of price I say go here!

Best restaurant in Princeton very nice private dining experience on second floor...

Over priced. Chef would not deviate from, limited menu. Will not return.

Great place to socialize and enjoy a well prepared meal, in a very comfortable setting and pleasant atmosphere.

Beautiful place inside and out, top notch service, the food is superb with beautiful presentation, long and interesting wine list (it is an enoteca too!). And the coffee is excellent! One of the best restaurants in our area!

Great location - near Carnegie Lake and D&R Canal, take a short walk to the picturesque dam on Carnegie Lake after or before your visit.

Great setting, environment and dishes right for business lunch.

I got some kind of spaghetti and a cannoli for desert, and I didn't like either of them, but that's partially my personal taste. Overall though, it seems like the kind of place that's trying to hard to be 'fancy'. For example, I got a cannoli, but it had absolutely no flavor, except for a faint citrusy aftertaste (it was some kind of citrus cannoli on the menu so I guess that's expected) but it wasn't even sweet.
I didn't like the pasta either, but I'm sure some people would, so I won't rate lower for that; it's my own fault for ordering it
The service was good though, and our server was very nice, knowledgeable and the food/menu, and helpful.

always an excellent meal in a beautiful space. like most central nj restaurants, the wait staff are college students and the service is not on par with the food and decor.

Excellent. Homemade gnocci was absolutely delicious. Wine selection also very good.

Always great food. It's not cheap, but you do get the quality that you are paying for...

I would have given 5 stars if it was less noisy. I felt like I was in a sports bar. There is nothing to absorb sound. My husband and I could not converse, only smile and nod.

Otherwise, great food, service, and wine. I would go back if they could lower the db level.

Possibly one of the best meals that I've ever had in my entire life. From beginning to end, everything was incredible. The only critique was the drink I had would have been perfect if they used a candied grapefuit peel instead of fresh orange slice, but such a tiny detail. My favorite Italian spot has been Lucas for such a long time, but Eno Terra may have the edge over it. I'm gonna have to do a back and fourth taste battle :)

Wonderful, fresh, and creative food, but the prices are on the expensive side. Good for a romantic date or special occassion.

Went for a wine class but I love this place, great food and lots of specialty events

fancy Italian restaurant. nice place but a little bit expensive.

Exceptional Italian cuisine! Amazing choice of affordable wines. Try the wine and food pairing, never dissapoints.

Nice place, the people inside are very nice. The public is 30's and up. You can have a drink and then dinner, their burgers are very good.

Impressive environment and service. Food delicious and dishes with imagination.

Brought the grand kids and they were nice enough to accommodate us in a separate room

Tasty dishes which are presented well. Gracious servers. Portion size of the main courses sometimes a little too dear (not enough). A little on the pricy side but a great ambiance and overall a wonderful dining experience.

Upscale Italian restaurant with excellent wine list.

Amazing meal for our 25th! Jesse was a terrific server. Always a good meal!

The food was good, The atmosphere was very nice, and the service was great. I have eaten here before and last time it was better, this is not to imply that the food was bad, it was good I just would not give it 5 star.

I took my parents who were visibly NJ here in hopes of a nice evening out with good food. What we received was above our expectations. An inventive menu with many delicious options. Food was amazing and a far step above other restaurants with similar price tags. The service was exemplary from our server and she was very knowledgeable and attentive. She offered up excellent options for us and checked back many times to make sure we were happy. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in central New Jersey and with good reason.

Delicious farm to table selections. Great wine list. Welcoming staff. The prefix lunch is a good value.

I was there for a private holiday party. Lovely space, great food. Special kudos to the complimentary valets! Very efficient and helpful!

Food is v good, definitely something for everyone on the menu. Nice wine menu and ambiance. Bar service can be peculiar, otherwise they'd get 5 stars from me.

Super disappointed. Made reservations for Valentine's Day at least 3 weeks ahead of time. Checked their website and all the reservation sites to make sure there was no special limited menu for Valentine's day. Nothing mentioned on their site at all. Now received reservation confirmation 24 hours before and suddenly now there is a pre fix food AND drink menu. That should have been announced long before 24 hours before. Super sneaky way to try to get people stuck with something they weren't looking for. Not a good way to do business.