Mistral

Mistral Restaurant brings a breath of fresh air to downtown Princeton, offering an exceptional dining experience led by Executive Chef and Co-Owner Scott Anderson, a vanguard of modern global-American cuisine. The restaurant's name derives from the powerful Mediterranean wind, symbolizing the fresh, innovative approach that defines every dish. Chef Victor Donadio heads the kitchen with his multicultural background—shaped by his family's farms in Colombia and Argentina—combined with formal Italian Culinary Academy training that brings handmade pasta and authentic Italian influence to the menu. Mistral's sharing plates concept encourages guests to craft their own tasting menus fromsnacks, small plates and seasonal entrees sourced from local Princeton-area farms, butchers and aquaculturists. The restaurant offers Happy Hour specials Sunday through Friday from 4-6pm at the bar, perfect for sampling their creative cocktails and bite-sized offerings. Private dining is available on the outdoor patio or full dining space for special events. With over 1,100 reviews averaging 4 stars, NJ Monthly praises Mistral as 'lovable, affordable and fun' with 'pure pleasure' food. Located at 66 Witherspoon Street in the heart of Princeton, the restaurant is open Monday through Thursday 5-9pm, Friday 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10pm, and weekends 11am-2:30pm and 4-10pm (Sunday until 8pm).