My husband and I had brunch at 1906 Fine Dining when we visited Longwood Gardens for the first time this past Saturday and had a wonderful meal. Inside the large conservatory complex at the Gardens, 1906 is the fine dining option when you visit Longwood. (There are other options for Longwood visitors who prefer a more casual or less splurge-y meal.) The restaurant is beautiful, with plush seating and beautiful green tones and windows that look out onto the fountains. It's definitely fine dining. They offer a two-course menu for $65/per person or a three-course menu for $80/per person, with many options for each course. We decided to do three courses each, with an enhancement, too (they offer a few courses as enhancements to enjoy before or during the meal that range $11-15). We couldn't resist - there was much we wanted to try. And what's truly incredible about 1906 is that so much of what they serve comes from Longwood's own gardens! In summer, 70% or more of what you eat might come from the gardens at Longwood, which is special. We shared: chilled watermelon (with lardo iberico, aleppo pepper, and sheep feta) as an enhancement; tune tartare (with cucumber, tomatillo, and veggie "chicharrón") and sunflower seed "risotto" (with a poached egg, marigold butter, and sweet pepper jam) as our two "beginnings"; agnolotti (with sweet yellow corn, pickled stone fruit, and Thai basil) and dayboat scallops (with tempura rock shrimp, charred scallion risotto, Fresno chile, and corn velouté) as our two mains; and berry cremeux (with lime chantilly, compressed melon, and watermelon mint sorbet) and stonefruit financier (with almond praline and fig leaf gelato) for our two desserts. Everything was very good - fresh, creative, and delicious. The desserts were easily our least favorite dishes (the berry cremeux didn't work for me - the texture and the taste made me feel like I was eating a smoothie bowl, and both desserts were too large), but that's being critical. All the food was very good. I had a glass of wine and an NA mocktail, while my husband tried two of their cocktails. All the drinks as great as the food. The service was outstanding. Our server - Ben - was incredibly friendly and helpful (he even gave me some places to check out in the area when we told him it was our first time visiting Longwood). He made the experience special. Another note about the incredible service - a little boy was sat at the table next to us, and I thought - is this a good restaurant for a little boy? What's he going to eat!? But they made him such an incredible meal with sweet touches - mac and cheese with goldfish on top and a dirt cup dessert with such convincing rocks made of chocolate, I was worried he was going to break his little teeth (but it was chocolate)! It was sweet; he loved his meal, and we enjoyed watching him experience it! That's the kind of service you can expect at 1906 - personal and accommodating and welcoming. 1906 isn't your only option for dining at Longwood Gardens. But if you're looking for a fine dining meal with a seasonal menu, the freshest of produce (a lot of it from Longwood's own gardens), and incredible service, make a reservation for brunch/lunch or dinner when you next visit Longwood! read more

Excellent good and drinks in a gorgeous setting. We didn't have a reservation, but we found two seats at the bar. The non-alcoholic drinks were refreshing on a hot day and made with fresh ingredients. Everything looked gorgeous, and flowers/plants make their way into everything. I can't visit Kennett Square without getting mushrooms, and their mushroom pate, with adorable mushroom-shaped toast, was delicious. Presented high on a ceramic stump, it drew the attention of those around us as well. The burger was good, but the tomato tartine was really delicious. We were at the height of tomato season, and the bread was good as well. The grilled tofu was a standout. It was served atop a herb-y sauce and looked beautiful with edible flowers and microgreens. We made a note to book reservations for our next visit. It is well worth a visit. read more

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Had the pleasure of having dinner at 1906 while we visited the gardens and the fountain show. Of course, both the gardens and the show were fantastic---the bonsai garden was most impressive and the info provided for each display was great. While we didn't bring any kids......kids would love the section of the garden just for them! As for dinner.....it was superb. Highly advise making reservation in advance although they are not required. Every seat has a beautiful view of the fountains. There is a fairly large bar area with food service so if you prefer not to make reservations there is plenty of seating for those that just drop in. Very nice "garden" theme throughout the restaurant---almost makes you feel like you are still out in the gardens. Service was great as there were multiple individuals beyond our server making sure we taken care of. Given this was our first dinner here we tried a little of everything and it is worth noting that where possible everything is locally sourced or better yet---from their own gardens. Started with sampling their tomato terrine and if you like juicy tomatoes and sourdough you have to try this! Our dinners focused on a fish dish and a pasta dish with many ingredients from their garden. The ocean trout was cooked to a velvety perfection and served with a mix of garden veggies. The agnolotti pasta dish was a stuffed pasta with sweet corn and it offered both a creamy and crunchy finish....you could smell the sweetness in the corn. Both were great! To finish off dinner we shared one of their signature desserts, the Caramelia---if you like chocolate mousse just order it. You will not be disappointed! Overall, a great fine dinning experience. Everything priced about what you would expect for a fine dinning experience. read more

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Our first experience at 1906 at Longwood Gardens. Wow! Just WOW! The ambiance is so lovely with dim lighting and beautiful plants and live flowers all around the restaurant from the gardens. The warm welcomes made us feel relaxed and at home. Lavender was our server and she was incredible! Very attentive and knowledgeable of each dish. This fine dining experience is the best we have had since moving here, in December. Every bite was a surprise of flavors. We all ordered something different so we could enjoy the variety of flavors. Lamb was best we've ever tasted, trout was incredible with a beautiful thick cut filet, cooked perfectly, steak poivre was a large cut ribeye cooked perfectly medium rare and the thick cut pork chop was juicy and flavorful. We loved the layout of the menu and versatility. We can't wait to return. Desserts were 5 star!!! read more

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We have been a member of the Longwood Gardens for a while, but first time dining at 1906. For my birthday my family treated me to a wonderful lunch here. Great service, beautiful dining area, clean private restrooms, and delicious seasonal dishes. I would definitely come back here again (they give Longwood Gardens discount so that is a plus!). read more

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Wife and I and another couple decided to go see the boss event at Longwood Gardens and had an early dinner. So we went to 1906 had were seated right away near the windows. First the entrance is a beautiful dark wood and the bar looks like it was from a fine lounge in the 50's or 60's. Soon as we sat down water and a delicious bread with a honey butter was brought over. Then the took our drink orders. A few minutes our drinks came and they took our food orders. Our orders consisted of fresh pickled vegetables, Garden Crudité, Longwood potatoes with green goddess dressing, which we all shared. Then the mains Tomato Gazpacho, Sunflower Seed "Risotto, Mushroom Bisque. We all had Day Boat Scallops. Then shared, Caramelia. 1906 Dining Room Menu Dine Show or hide subnavigation Two Course Menu | 65 per person Three Course Menu | 80 per person Embellishments from our Gardens Pickled Vegetables last season's harvest, pickled in peak ripeness | 9 Heirloom Tomato Tartine grilled sourdough, lovage, truffle salt | 15 Garden Crudité French allium dip | 12 Longwood Potatoes served warm with a green goddess dressing | 11 Beginnings Garden Greens blackberries, bee pollen, local chevre, aronia berry vinegar Kale Caesar pine nuts, bacon lardons, garlic crostini Tomato Gazpacho nasturtium, garden strawberries, espelette pepper Beef Carpaccio burratta, egg yolk, frilly red mustard Mushroom Paté pickled shallots, crispy enoki, warm brioche Mushroom Bisque hen of the woods, shiitake, crispy shallots Sunflower Seed "Risotto" poached egg, marigold butter, sweet pepper jam Scialatelli peas & beans, rainbow chard, pecorino & herb pangrattato Savoy Cabbage cremini duxelles, orange brown butter, "popcorn" cabbage Mains Agnolotti sweet yellow corn, pickled stone fruit, Thai basil Grilled Tofu today's harvest of garden vegetables, garden velouté, veggie "chicharrón" Ocean Trout summer squash, baby fennel, sorrel beurre blanc Dayboat Scallops blistered tomatoes, corn fritter, charred scallion crema Honey-Lavender Duck bbq carrots, toasted farro, carrot nage Dry-Aged Ribeye +30 | supplement bone-in prime, king oyster mushroom skewer, preserved ramp butter Desserts Mango Sudachi Tart tamarind caramel, swiss meringue, basil Berry Cremeux compressed melon, garden mint, strawberry calamansi sorbet Mille-Feuille blackberry curd, lemon chantilly, raspberry lime sorbet Caramelia chocolate mousse, espresso caramel, cocoa soil Seven Sisters seasonal cheese course pasteurized | cow's milk | gouda-style artisan read more

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From the "Intentional Eater" - Reviewed 1906 Thursday, June 26 1906 is operating at a level that deserves recognition, but the restaurant exists outside the public review ecosystem. Because it isn't listed on the major reservation platforms diners normally use, there's no place for guests to publicly document their experience. The critics who rely on those signals simply never see you. The lack of visibility -- not the lack of excellence -- is the only reason 1906 isn't already carrying a star. I eat out intentionally -- I only go out for something I can't get at home. 1906 started my tour of chef driven restaurants, and I meant to go before COVID-19. I didn't know what to expect, but my experience in 1906 had me genuinely scratching my head -- how does a restaurant operating at this level not have an award? 1906 gives you a choice -- two courses or three. I chose the entrée and dessert. The plate, the dessert, the bread, the atmosphere, and even the mocktail was intentional, but I didn't see it right away. It wasn't until I realized my window view at Longwood Gardens was the herb garden in the Conservatory that everything clicked. I looked at the view, looked at my food, watched other plates being served, and then decided to eat the "garnish" and that bite was better than the three or four I had before. I wasn't thinking about the garden at first... but when your eye catches something you can name, the entire view of the scenery shifts. i notice the most recognizable herb -- rosemary. after you notice it... you start searching for more herbs to validate what you're seeing. dill... sage... oregano... and that's the moment everything shifts from scenery to intention. That's the part diners miss: the plate isn't just food. It's communication -- nothing on the plate is there without purpose. Then we move onto the Berry Cremieux, served in a dish designed so you can experience every bite. I forgot they hid the raspberry sorbet inside the Chantilly cream -- a small surprise that only makes sense once your spoon finds it. It's the kind of dessert where the structure of the bowl guides the bite, and every element is meant to be tasted together. The entrée plate, the dessert, even the bread complemented the intentional atmosphere 1906 wanted every diner to experience. We're just getting started. 1906 shaped every place I've eaten since -- and you can already find my reviews of Borromini and Provenance on OpenTable. I still have a few more Philadelphia Michelin starred and James Beard-awarded restaurants to get through, and I'm feeling something on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. read more

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It's perfect place! Decoration, ambience, service, food... Pretty good! I really enjoyed... Patte was pretty tasty. İ prefer wagyu a bit more tasty. İt was like steak not like Wagyu...But still good. Caramelia their signature dessert . Tasty, Rich,... It's pretty good for anniversary, birthday, proposal, company dinner,...etc read more

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We spent the day at Longwood Gardens on our wedding anniversary and stopped inside 1906 for a quick bite. The space is stunning, it looks new and modern, and well kept just like the garden. Our waiter was nice and friendly. We ordered the lobster beignets (thought it would be lobster stuffed beignets instead of just fried lobsters), the mushroom soup (since we found out this area is known for their mushrooms although lacking strong flavors), and the spaghetti (which also lacked flavor). I think our favorite thing were the mocktails. We got the strawberries & tonic plus the butterfly lemonade. Beautifully made drinks with great flavor. read more

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Ambiance - 4/5 stars Service - 5/5 stars Food - 2/5 stars Overall glad we tried it, but nothing worth going back again. Service was good but underwhelming food. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Dessert was the best part - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

When planning to visit Longwood Gardens, I typically utilize the App "Tock" to secure reservations, especially since our drive to Kennett Square is nearly two hours. I wasn't able to visit A Longwood Christmas in November or early December, so I got to welcome in the New Year with a visit during the last week of the event. Our favorite staff person here at 1906 is long-time employee Natalie. Unfortunately, she was off the day of our visit, but John made sure we had an excellent dining experience. Hubby and I chose the three-course pre fixe lunch option. Just like Longwood changes the plants/exhibits every season, so does 1906 with its seasonal farm-to-table menu. Once again, a yummy meal with excellent service. read more

My fiancé and I made reservations for dinner to start our night out for the Christmas lights and to celebrate her college graduation. Only had to wait about 10 minutes for our table to be ready. They offered coat check which was nice. I do have to say our server Brianna B was amazing! We made sure to let the supervisor know just how great she was. For the holidays they had their special menu, which we both went with the 4 course option. I did the scallops, short rib cantelloni, the venison loin, and the coconut pearl. They were all amazing! Great mix of flavors and timing of the courses were perfect. 4 course option is $115. read more

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I've been to the new venue several times since they opened earlier this year -- the atmosphere and capacity both feel like they were upgraded. Service is professional, and the staff were very welcoming. Every dining experience has been pleasant! I love the seasonally changing menu. There's always something new to try. The staple item I'd recommend would be the pull-apart brioche! Together with the butter, it's out of this world. Warm, puffy, and fragrant... it's perfect! I usually don't eat bread, but I break that rule every time for this brioche. Can't wait to go back again! read more

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Exquisite dished making extensive use of Longwood Gardens herbs, flowers fruits and vegetables complimented with other locally sourced agreements. Formal service with an ambience that blends with the Gardens read more

1906 Fine Dining - Dessert! - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Excellent tasting food from a nice variety of menu options. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Excellent ambiance

I am a Longwood member and have enjoyed the gardens several times. I've never been to 1906 so I was excited to go for my birthday. The restaurant itself is really clean and green. It's beautifully decorated. The staff was well educated on the menu and provided great information about the restaurant and menu. The drinks were great and the food was okay. From fine dining perspective everything was nicely plated and presented but several things truly lacked flavor. My favorite would have to be the Wellington. This menu is seasonal so I'm sure I'll come back again but I wasn't overly impressed! They also didn't do anything special for my birthday which was kind of a let down. read more

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This place is great for its purpose, with the incredible view and for being in Longwood Garden. However, the food itself was very average for the price. We went in a large group and got multiple items to share, from starters like the beet salad, brioche, scallops, mushroom soup, shitaake salad, and the mains including two pastas (pumpkin and crab), the roasted chicken, and branzino. The chicken was probably a let down for being their signature dish, but the appetizers were solid though the portions were small. You'd be going for the ambience rather than for the quality of food but overall still an enjoyable meal. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Scallops, beet salad, brioche - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely beautiful space within Longwood Gardens. True fine dining, the lunch menu is prix fixed and quite expensive. The food was good, but in our opinion the whole expeirence was overpriced. The service was great though. I imagine it was on par with other fine dining but the whole experience just wasn't our thing. Vegetarian options were limited and portions were small. read more

I had a phenomenal dining experience at 1906. You should absolutely treat yourself to a meal here if you are spending the day in Longwood Gardens. The dishes are inspired and made by ingredients from the garden. It's delightful, fresh and elevated. We started with the pull-apart brioche with honey butter. This was the most beautiful butter I have ever eaten. Decorated with edible flowers and drizzles of local honey, I could not get enough on each piece of fluffy brioche. We also enjoyed the heirloom tomatoes and chilled summer corn soup. These were both refreshing from the summer heat. We opted for two herbal elixirs to drink. These are a great option if you want something fun and bubbly without alcohol in the middle of the day. For our main dish, we tried the summer risotto trio - a kale, carrot and vegetable risotto sprinkled with cracked pepper and edible flowers. This dish was as beautiful as it was delicious. This is a great addition to the seasonal summer menu. We enjoyed a side of brussel sprouts and grilled watermelon alongside our main. The brussel sprouts were shredded with a hint of lemon that complimented the risotto. The watermelon was paired with a whipped feta and seasoned with dill and tajin. It was a sweet and spicy combination that lightened the meal. You cannot skip dessert here. Their signature caramelia cake is absolutely adorable! The entire mushroom, chocolate rocks and coconut leaves are edible. This is the show stopper of an already incredible dining experience. And if you are looking for something extra sweet, order a scoop of sorbet or gelato to go along with it. I highly recommend dining during one of the daily fountain shows. The music is piped into the restaurant, so you can enjoy the magnificent show while enjoying your meal from inside. Thank you to our server who made sure we had a fantastic view of the show, and gave great menu recommendations. read more

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One of the best garden-to-table dining experiences -- and something that's rare to find in NYC 1906 at Longwood Garden is one of the hardest reservations to get near Philly, featuring seasonal menus that change based on what's fresh and locally available. Ingredients come from regional farms -- and even from the gardens themselves. It feels elevated enough for a date night, yet still totally kid-friendly, making it perfect for a Philly family getaway from NYC. Planning tip: All dining reservations require a valid timed Longwood Gardens admission ticket or membership, so be sure to book both in advance. read more

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We recently had an incredible dining experience at 1904 in Longwood Gardens, thanks to the entire team and especially our server, Mike B. The prix fixe menu for the Garden Glow exhibit was wonderful, and every staff member struck the perfect tone--warm, welcoming, polished, and genuinely friendly. We enjoyed the jumbo shrimp cocktail (featuring special Japanese shrimp), a luscious mushroom bisque with toasted shallots, butternut squash risotto, tofu curry, spaghetti alla chitarra with Maine lobster, pistachio crunch with kataifi, and a chocolate mousse sculpted like a large Kennett Square mushroom. Each course was beautifully crafted, made with exceptional ingredients, and truly delicious. Mike B. was terrific--great personality, warm manner, and an infectious enthusiasm for the food. He walked us through each course from concept to execution, and his energy and attention elevated the entire experience. The ambience, the dining room, and the view overlooking the world‑class fountain garden made the evening even more memorable. read more

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Made reservations 2 weeks before Mother's Day because I heard that it gets pretty busy. Beautiful ambiance. Expected nothing less. Service was exceptional. They all have a keen eye & fast reflexes to make sure our dining experience was spectacular. No complaints whatsoever. Food was pretty decent. I did receive a phone call a week prior to confirm my reservation. I thought that was a nice touch. The receptionist wanted to make sure that I know they were going to be having a prix fixed menu for Mother's Day weekend. I did wish they have a separate menu for people who didn't want what was on their prix fixed menu though. I've heard wonderful things so I did set the bar a little high. Anyway, I am looking forward to going back again when it's not on a busy holiday weekend. read more

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As a member of the gardens, I love this restaurant for special occasions and especially member appreciation day where you get 20% off. The service and food are excellent in a gorgeous environment with herbs and greenery grown on property. Bathrooms even have crêpe Myrtle topiaries. The bread and fresh butter made on site were delicious. The starters and main dishes and desserts were all outstanding. Not a place for young children please do not bring your kids here. There was a group of about 10 kids with their parents who came in right before we were seated and thank goodness they left. read more

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1906 is Longwood Gardens fine dining option when visiting located at the base of the conservatory. Service is generally pleasant and certain food dishes present very well. The mushroom shaped dessert looks better than it tastes. The dining room moved and greatly expanded with upscale finishes. For this you pay and pay a lot - or just go to the beer garden. read more

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For our trip to longwood garden, we made the reservation for 1906, just in time for their summer menu. Not sure when, but they moved to under the conservatory, so it does have more spaces and have a better view now. The atmosphere is pretty relaxing. Foodwise, it's all pretty distinctive with natural themes; but nothing really stands out; everything is between OK to good. Still, not expecting too much inside the garden park. Service, on the other hand, really shines. The servers are very attentive and professional. read more

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For the price point, you're better off trying an actual fine dining restaurant, a Michelin restaurant, or James bear awarded restaurant. You have to purchase seperate tickets to enter the gardens, for one. Members, you get a whopping 10% discount. Your plates, appetizer or entree, are pompously tiny and cliche - the flavors and pairings may hit a 8/10 at most, but the portion size is disappointing. Two of us did a four course fixe prie, and four cocktails. Each ordering different things to sample the menu. The hottest things that came out of the kitchen were the plates - the food was either lukewarm or cold. You get a jenga-size piece of mushroom Wellington (that had no meat in it only the mushroom duxelle and puff pastry), a playing card size of venison steak (Sous vide, no char, cold), the three scallops and ONE tiny oxtail Rangoon all came out cold and the three scallops came out cooked differently ... service was spotty. Only saw our waitress for waters and spaced every 20 mins to top off water -- each plate we received was from a different food runner. The ambiance was NOT private, romantic, or intimate, rather an attempt at elevated dining that has been commercialized. We were left unimpressed, hungry, and discouraged from going again. Checked the box, but for 350$ we are better off getting better food and better service, elsewhere. Won't return. read more

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Absolutely hands down a 5experience from the waiter(Omar) and the meal was super fantastic. The view of the dancing fountains was incredible! Thank you to the entire staff making this a delightful 50th anniversary! read more

Had an exceptional experience at 1906 Fine Dining for my friend's intimate wedding dinner. The space is beautiful, decorated with many plants and flowers. The private room that we had full view of their mushrooms, which was whimsical. Each dish served was perfectly paired together, and they serve an American menu rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and locality, with many of the ingredients grown in their Ornamental Kitchen Garden. Finally, I cannot stop raving about the service. Our servers were extremely attentive, made sure our drinks never ran out, described each dish in detail, and were extremely mindful of the dietary restrictions of the group. Absolutely a great experience to walk through Longwood Gardens before and after dinner. read more

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My family and I just ate here on New Years Eve. It was wonderful! We did have an interesting visit from the start due to someone who needs secret service when they are out and about, wink wink. It made for a weird vibe because that's all people could talk about. But, that is no fault to 1906. The entire ambiance of 1906 is breath taking. I loved the furniture, colors, decor, and the large windows let in so much light and offer great views. The sunset was beautiful. The bathroom hall is nice as well. Single stalls. The food was fantastic. There was five of us and we had many items off the menu. The attention to detail and the delivery of the food was an art at times. We have no complaints about anything. The one item on the menu our entire table enjoyed the Roasted Green Circle Chicken. It was brined in honey and lavender. The flavor was delightful! It is pricy but, understandably. I'd pay $80 for that chicken again ha! I highly recommend adding 1906 to your, "places to try." read more

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This is such an incredible dining experience! From the cocktails to lunch to dessert it was all delicious! We even got to watch the fountain show from the window while we ate it was the best of everything! The roasted chicken was amazing, they are very good about helping you navigate food allergies (my family has a lot!) our server was so friendly and attentive and very fast! The entire restaurant is full of gorgeous live floral arrangements! I can't say enough good things about this place I cannot wait to come back! read more

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Love this place !!! Everything is delicious!! Perk is that it is part of Longwood gardens !!! Service is decent and ambiance is relaxing!!! read more

1906 Fine Dining - Lemon tartlets - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

What an amazing experience this turned out to be, thank you to Tara and our amazing server Brittney. We got seated on an amazing table, followed by an introduction to the menu and the amazing dishes. We ordered our appetizers and each of them were out of this world. The drinks were phenomenal as well. Brittney's help and suggestions were wonderful and she was extremely patient and attentive. Our entrees came out in a lovely presentation and were delicious. And we were visiting Longwood gardens today to celebrate my sons graduation, and Brittney was already apprised of the celebration and surprised all of us with som CT as read more

Service was incredible. Ambiance was beautiful. The person who had scallops said it was the best scallops they ever had. The two who had steak salads put the steaks in the top 3 they've ever had. Everyone enjoyed and had fun with the pull apart brioche. The bill was less expensive than we expected. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Steak salad - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Surprised to see negative reviews. This place is amazing. Lots of room for those of us that don't want to make a reservation. You can sit at the bar or at a table in an area designated for walk-ins. The restaurant has amazing views and you can even watch the fountain show from your seat. The drinks and food are amazing. Highly recommend the heirloom martini and the steak tartare (comes out smoking). The servers, bartenders, and staff are all wonderful and very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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The good: beautiful setting in a lovely garden that is well worth visiting with impeccable service. The bar served well crafted drinks, a Cosmo and an Old Fashioned. The not so good - the food. That's a problem. My friend had halibut and I had the duck, we both chose the mushroom soup and we split a dessert. The presentation of the mushroom soup, the mushrooms in the bottom of the bowl with a non-dairy scream sauce poured over by a server, was charming. The soup had a dark flavor, not at all bad, but no other strong flavor. It needed salt. It needed other flavors. The halibut and the duck portions were small. They were small period, but especially for the price of nearly $40 an entree. My duck, three slice of breast with a sauce, was flavorless. Not exactly sure how they did it, but it barely tasted of duck. As I ate this, I realized if I didn't order something else, I'd be hungry. So we ordered a loaf of bread, which was nicely seasoned and warm with flavored butter. My friend really liked her halibut but she was happy to have the bread and we are most of it, taking home a few pieces. Note that there a large variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. On to dessert. We chose to share a Caramelia, which was chocolate mousse, espresso caramel, cocoa soil. It was very pretty but overly sweet. Again, it all looks beautiful but it's just not as good as you'd expect it to be. To sum up, beautiful place, great service, lackluster food and small portions. For a $220 dinner, you shouldn't have to eat bread to not be hungry. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Dessert. - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

​My first experience at this restaurant was disappointing. Service is a big deal to me. I honestly would have given this restaurant only two stars because of the service but felt that a bit harsh since the food and atmosphere were well above two stars. I waited too long to be seated when there were plenty of open tables available. I waited 20 minutes for my cocktail. The server did apologize for the extended wait and did not charge me for the drink. There was way too much time between actions like receiving a menu, taking my order and then being served what I had ordered. I was seated with only a drink menu and had to wait for the server to visit the table before receiving the food menu. Why not give me the food menu right away? At least I could have been deciding on my meal while waiting for the server to make her appearance. The server, although very nice and polite, was rather scarce during most of my meal. I dined solo. I should have been in and out in about an hour, hour and a half max but ended up being there over two and a half hours. This took way from my garden exploration time. In full disclosure, this was during the busy holiday season. There was a fire alarm incident during my visit which required the guests to actually leave the building for about 15 minutes. I appreciate the circumstances but feel that service was still below what it should be. The fire alarm threw off any rhythm the staff had but should have had a minimal effect if the service level were higher to begin with. The decor was quite nice. It was very sophisticated, modern and worthy of the garden location. The overall design was good with the larger tables in the middle and smaller tables on the outer perimeter. ​The food was well prepared. I liked that they served items grown within the garden or locally sourced. I started with a Caesar salad and ordered the Lasagna as an entree. The lasagna was delicious and flavorful. It was prepared with locally sourced mushrooms. The portion was generous. For dessert, I ordered the Caramelia which was a chocolate mousse dessert shaped like a mushroom. Very clever plating for the dessert. It was visually appealing and delicious. My hope is that this restaurant improves on its service. It has a lot of potential. It would be a shame if it did not live up to the high standards of the garden which surrounds its location. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Caramelia - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Beautiful restaurant inside Longwood Garden that I didn't even know was there. You can make reservations ahead of time but need to buy the ticket into the garden separately. We were able to walk in and wait for a table, which took about 30-40 minutes. Everything we had was delicious and beautiful. The earthy mushroom flavors of all the dishes was really impressive. And the desserts were amazing! read more

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We stumbled upon 1906 while visiting Longwood Gardens in PA. The restaurant gives a fine dining vibe with an inviting ambiance. The ingredients on the menu are locally sourced and fresh. We ordered a bunch of veggie small plates and everything we had was very good. My favorite was the broccolini and their house baked bread. I could literally eat two of those myself. I'll definitely dine there again next time I visit Longwood. However, The service was a bit slow. Reservations are recommended read more

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We just had the most amazing meal at 1906... A few weeks back I was listening to WMMR on my way to work. Preston and Steve mentioned 1906 at Longwood Gardens and spoke very highly about the food and cocktails. I had never heard of 1906, and though I knew of Longwood, I had never visited before. I decided to look into reservations for my husband and I to have a nice "date night" between Christmas and New Years. While dinner reservations where already booked I was able to get a lunch reservation. We arrived that morning to explore Longwood for a few hours before lunch. It was beautiful and we enjoyed it saying we need to come back in the Spring/Summer. We made our way to 1906 a little before or reservation time to have a drink at the bar. We ordered The Garnet and a Whitetail. Both were very good but I preferred The Garnet of the two. Then we moved on to our table for lunch. We were greeted by our server, Ashley. Ashley explained the 3 or 4 course prix fixe menu option to us. We opted to go with the 4 course. We ordered a bottle of wine and made our selections. Ashley was informative and helpful with any questions or guidance in our menu selections. We opted to start with the Wagyu Beef Tartare before or 4 courses. It was outstanding! We then moved on to our first course, my husband chose the Caramelized Savoy and I the Winter Greens, both were very good. Second course, he got the Mushroom Bisque and I got the Ricotta Gnocchi. The Ricotta Gnocchi was a showstopper! Third course, he did Green Circle Chicken and I did the Atlantic Halibut. The Halibut was also amazing! For our last course hubby went with the Spiced Pavlova and I the Caramelia. The Carmelia was beautiful as well as delicious. My husband and I both said this meal, as a whole, was one of the best we have had in a long time. (And we are people who like to go out and try new places to eat.) Besides the wonderful food, Ashley's attention to detail and timing was impeccable. The meal as a whole was around 2 hours and we appreciated not being rushed and her ability to anticipate our needs throughout the whole experience. I was 100% recommend 1906, as well as Ashley, to anyone. PS. I worked for over 20 years in the restaurant industry. I don't always write reviews, but when it is this exceptional it is worth making a review! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g52926-d2516210-r1044738568-1906_At_Longwood_Gardens-Kennett_Square_Pennsylvania.html# read more

1906 Fine Dining - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

New restaurant just opened. They are obviously still working out the kinks. Beautiful new location under the conservatory. Lunch was very good and we were in no rush anyway...but it took 2 1/2 hours... yikes! Not quite as "elegant" as expected - little things, like mixing up who ordered what, giving the bill to my wife, leaving extra place settings on the table, being seated at a table set for 4 despite having a reservation for just the two of us (pet peeve). Food was excellent. The PB&J dessert was amazing. read more

1906 Fine Dining - PB&J dessert - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania