Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Trenton area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Trenton area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Elements

- Rating: 3.9/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 66 Witherspoon St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Brother's Pizza on Rt. 33

- Rating: 3.9/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 871 Hwy 33 Hamilton, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Erini Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (465 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1140 River Road Ewing Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Venues & Event Spaces, Tiki Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Mamma Flora's Trattoria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 North Olden Ave. Ewing, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Agricola Eatery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (1351 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 11 Witherspoon St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge

- Rating: 3.9/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 144 US-130 Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Piano Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Vidalia Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21 Phillips Ave. Lawrence Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Uno Pizzeria & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 225 Sloan Avenue Hamilton, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, American, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Mikonos Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Scotch Road Ewing, New Jersey
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Roots Ocean Prime

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 98 University Place Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.0/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3535 US Hwy 1 Ste 100B Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Killarney's Publick House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Salad, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Sal De Forte's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 Parkway Ave. Ewing, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Old Town Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Kristines

- Rating: 4.0/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 51 Witherspoon St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Wisdom Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1024 US Hwy 206 Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Marsilio's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 71 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Homestead Inn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Kuser Road Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Louie's - Chef Jason

- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1111 US-130 Robbinsville, New Jersey
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Blooming Grove Inn

- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 234 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Malaga Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 511 Lalor St. Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Spanish, Portuguese, Iberian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Local Greek

- Rating: 4.2/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 44 Leigh Ave. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Blue Point Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (826 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 258 Nassau St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Ravello By Toscano

- Rating: 4.3/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1179 US Rt 130 Robbinsville, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Toscano Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 136 Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Brookwood Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3133 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. HoopHouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 353 Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Villaggio Iccara

- Rating: 4.4/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Yardville Allentown Road Hamilton, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Hiro Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Market St. Ste 500 Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Meatheadz Cheesesteaks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2495 Brunswick Pike Ste 39 Lawrence Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.