Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna, an enchanting culinary escape located in the heart of Princeton, where Spanish, Mediterranean, and Italian cuisines unite to create a vibrant dining experience. The menu dazzles with dishes like Chickpea Hummus and Sicilian Fried Artichoke, each infused with rich flavors and an artistic touch. For lunch, the Chicken Empanada stands out, offering a delightful crunch packed with spices like scotch bonnet and nutmeg.

As the sun sets, the dinner offerings shine; Mussels Provençal simmer in a fragrant tomato and saffron broth, while the House-Made Creste di Gallo Bolognese showcases a hearty ragu, perfect for those craving a fulfilling meal. Diners revel in generous portions and remarkable service amidst a warm, inviting ambiance. Whether for a casual lunch or a romantic evening, Mediterra promises an unforgettable feast.

LUNCH

PANE

terramomo bread, extra virgin olive oil, focaccia spice

$3.00

PAPAS BRAVAS

fried potato, mango aioli, salsa brava

$8.00

CHICKPEA HUMMUS

eggplant ganoush, pita

$14.00

WHIPPED SHEEP'S MILK RICOTTA

honey, thyme, grilled sourdough

$15.00

DAILY OYSTER

sour orange-jalapeno mignonette

$16.00

SALMON TARTARE

radish, cucumber, pickled beech mushroom, tobiko, avocado, tempura crumb, miso

$18.00

CHICKEN EMPANADA

scotch bonnet, nutmeg, green onion

$12.00

SICILIAN FRIED ARTICHOKE

parmigiano, caper-lemon aioli

$16.00

HOUSE-MADE CRESTE DI GALLO BOLOGNESE

beef, pork & veal ragu, tomato, herb, parmigiano

$28.00

HOUSE-MADE TAGLIATELLE

san marzano, toasted garlic, braised fennel, olive, caper, basil, chili flake

$26.00

PASTALESS LASAGNA

roasted eggplant, garlic spinach, pomodoro, basil, fresh mozzarella

$25.00

MARKET BOWL

sweet pea falafel, cous cous, avocado, asparagus, roasted zucchini, mint chutney-yogurt

$24.00

SPICED SHRIMP BOWL

roasted pepper jasmine rice, toasted garlic, snow pea, shiitake mushroom, napa cabbage sesame slaw

$26.00

GYRO BOWL

spiced lamb meatball, quinoa tabbouli, halloumi, shishito, confit tomato, pickled onion, cucumber, tahini yogurt

$28.00

THE MED BURGER

grassfed beef, roasted tomato, berkshire bacon, havarti, salsa verde, fries

$19.00

BASQUE STYLE TACOS

spanish fried chicken, house made corn tortilla escalivada, mojo verde, pickled pepper

$27.00

NORDIC BLU SALMON

garlic crumb, dijon, lacinito kale, braised tuscan white bean, bagna verde, aged sherry, lemon

$34.00

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

manchego, cheddar, black pepper

$10.00

CAESAR SALAD

little gem lettuce, toasted focaccia bread crumb, parmigiano

NJ GREEN SALAD

lettuce, asian pear, endive, toasted walnut, dijon

KALE SALAD

dried cranberry, parmigiano, balsamic

$14.00

BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO

custard, almond crunch, sea salt

$10.00

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

sesame crema, garam masala, sesame crisp

$10.00

BROWN SUGAR ALMOND CAKE

spiced crème anglaise, bent spoon vegan black tea ice cream

$11.00

BISCOTTI

chocolate walnut & vanilla almond

$7.00

AFFOGATO

vanilla ice cream "drowned" with espresso

$9.00

PANE

terramomo bread, extra virgin olive oil, focaccia spice

$3.00

SPLIT PEA SOUP

smiked ham, toasted garlic crouton

$11.00

NJ GREEN SALAD

lettuce, asian pear, endive, toasted walnut, dijon

$13.00

CAESAR SALAD

little gem lettuce, toasted focaccia bread crumb, parmigiano

$12.00

DAILY OYSTER

sour orange-jalapeno mignonette

$16.00

CHICKPEA HUMMUS

eggplant ganoush, pita

$14.00

WHIPPED SHEEP'S MILK RICOTTA

honey, thyme, grilled sourdough

$15.00

PAPAS BRAVAS

fried potato, mango aioli, salsa brava

$8.00

SALMON TARTARE

radish, cucumber, chive, jalapeño, horseradish avocado, lemon, tempura sweet potato

$18.00

MUSSELS PROVENCAL

tomato, garlic, saffron broth, pernod, aioli

$17.00

CHICKEN EMPANADA

Scotch bonnet, nutmeg, green onion

$14.00

SICILIAN FRIED ARTICHOKE

parmigiano, caper-lemon aioli

$16.00

HOUSE-MADE CRESTE DI GALLO BOLOGNESE

beef, pork & veal ragu, tomato, herb, parmigiano

$28.00

HOUSE-MADE TAGLIATELLE

san marzano sugo, ricotta salata, braised fennel, olive, caper, basil, crudhed red pepper flake

$26.00

PASTALESS LASAGNA

roasted eggplant, garlic spinach, pomodoro, basil, fresh mozzarella

$25.00

CAULIFLOWER MARSALA

garlic spinach, maitake & porcini mushroom, whipped yukon potato

$28.00

NORDIC BLU SALMON

garlic crumb, dijon, lacinito kale, braised tuscan white bean, bagna verde, aged sherry, lemon

$34.00

DAYBOAT FISH A LA PLANCHA

Chef Preparation

$38.00

LOCAL CHICKEN

braised trumpet mushroom, polenta, parmigiano, red pepper giardiniera, rosemary jus

$28.00

PRIME NY STRIP STEAK

(12 OZ) potato pave, carrot, shishito, pepper, herb butter, red onion marmalade

$45.00

PAELLA CLÁSICA

(FOR TWO OR MORE) calasparra rice, saffron, roasted red pepper, carrot, chorizo pork sausage, chicken, shrimp, calamari, scallop *available at dinner only please allow 30 minutes for preparation

$32.00

BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO

custard, almond crunch, sea salt

$10.00

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

sesame crema, garam masala, sesame crisp

$10.00

BROWN SUGAR ALMOND CAKE

spiced crème anglaise, bent spoon vegan black tea ice cream

$11.00

BISCOTTI

chocolate walnut & vanilla almond

$7.00

AFFOGATO

vanilla ice cream "drowned" with espresso

$9.00

DINNER